《Big Data Cultivation》 Chapter 1: Who Is Transcending the Tribulation?

Chapter 1: Who Is Transcending the Tribtion?

Zhengyang City, at 4 pm The sun was supposed to be shining brightly, but the sky was covered with thick dark clouds. It was as dark as night. Apanied by the dark clouds, there were gusts of wind one after another with lightning and thunder in the distance, as if it was the end of the world. Feng Jun sat in the staff dormitory while gazing out of the window. He put the beer bottle in his hand down on the table and sighed heavily, "Damn, who''s transcending the tribtion?" Feng Jun wasn''t a cultivator. He was just a fan of web novels, and he wasining at this moment only because he was extremely upset. He was going to quit his job. Feng Jun was 24 years old this year and graduated from Jiangxia University with a double degree in Chinese and Business Administration. Although there were more undergraduates in cities than ever after the increase in university admittance, he was still very outstanding among his peers since he could get a double degree in a prestigious university after four years. However, after graduating from university, he was unemployed. He first went to the southern city where his girlfriend was to work for two years beforeing to Zhengyang City by himself once he had an abundance of experience. Thepany he was currently working for was Hongjie Culture and Entertainment Co. Ltd. He didn''t understand why a fitness club needed to be named with the word "culture", probably because culture and sports had something inmon. In other words, Feng Jun was now working at Hongjie Fitness Club. He wasn''t a legendary fitness coach who had sexual rtionships with countless beautiful women. Instead, he was only responsible for reception, errands, and cleaning. Fitness instructors needed a certificate, and Hongjie Fitness Club was a legal shop. It was very famous in Zhengyang City. Feng Jun was able to get this job because firstly, there was a shortage of young and strongborers in the market, and secondly, it was because he had a good appearance and aparatively strong build. Unfortunately, he didn''t know that he needed a certificate to be a fitness coach until he sessfully got the job. It was a piece of sad news. As a result, a double degree owner ended up being ackey in a fitness club. Even though he was ackey, he still had good luck. During the first three months of his job, several middle-aged and elderly women showed interest in him, but Feng Jun refused because their purpose wasn''t so simple. Most importantly, they were too ugly and smelly to be eptable. Some fitness coachesughed at him for his traditional values. He was a poor postgraduate, but he refused to sell his body for money. Actually, a graduate with a double degree wasn''t the same thing as a postgraduate. Anyway, Feng Jun was different from his colleagues in Hongjie Fitness Club. He had a low position with a high degree and even kept his pride in the service industry, which actually wasn''t encouraged. Customers disliked his pride, and his colleagues disdained him as well. One of his colleagues stole his deal away today. In the morning, four young and beautiful girls walked into the club. They weren''t members, and they came to exercise on the spur of the moment. One of them was a tall girl who looked quite stunning. It was Feng Jun who was in charge of receiving them. In the process, he could earn amission if he could persuade them to apply for membership. To be honest, Feng Jun didn''t have much confidence in this. The reason was very simple. These girls were obviously college students because there weren''t any academies around. In addition, students were young and energetic without the need for a long-term exercise program. Besides, most of them didn''t have much money in their pockets, so very few were willing to spend money on it. Nevertheless, such an unprofitable deal was still grabbed away from Feng Jun by Liu Shuming, who was the coach in charge of bodybuilding. When Coach Liu stepped forward, he made a fly-driving action at Feng Jun. "You can go now. I can handle it." Feng Jun was quite ufortable about this, not only because he could lose themission, but also because of Liu Shuming''s attitude. He didn''t even give him a nce when he chased him away! However, he couldn''t say anything about it. In a fitness club, a fitness coach was in a higher position than ackey. Unfortunately, something went wrong, and Coach Liu was beaten by the four girls. As a fitness coach, Liu Shuming had a toned body and exaggerated muscles, and his fighting capacity was outstanding too. However, two of the four girls were excellent at fighting, so he still failed. It was reported to their managerter on. The four girls said that they simply came to rx and didn''t need a coach, but Liu Shuming interrupted them and even sexually touched them, which annoyed them. Coach Liu exined that he just wanted to help them and try to persuade them to join their club through enthusiastic service. Manager Guo first apologized to the girls, and he didn''t charge them for today''s bill. When the girls left, she began to hold someone ountable. Strangely, she med it on the wrong person. "Feng Jun, since you were in charge of the reception, why didn''t you follow up? The girls just said that they didn''t need a coach!" Coach Liu also gritted his teeth and red at Feng Jun. "If you had done your job well, it wouldn''t have happened!" Feng Jun decided to retain his dignity and refused to take the unreasonable me. "I didn''t beg Coach Liu to steal my deal. He chased me away!" "Mind your attitude and tone!" Manager Guo raised her voice. "Don''t forget I''m your leader." Feng Jun turned around and walked outside. "I don''t feelfortable, and I need to go home now." He made up his mind to leave this shitty ce. After that, he bought a carton of beer to drink in his dorm and thought about what he should do next. Although Zhengyang City was a quasi-provincial city, it wasn''t easy to find a job here. Jobs with low pay like waiters and porters were easier to find, but it was really difficult to find a job that suited someone like him who had a double degree. He used to spend more than half a month in Zhengyang City where he failed to find a suitable job; otherwise, he wouldn''t have chosen to work in a fitness club. He could return to his hometown, which wasn''t a bad choice. His parents had a small business there and had some connections. It wouldn''t be difficult for them to find a good job for him. If it didn''t work out, he could take over his family''s small business. However, Feng Jun had a double degree from a prestigious university. He was reluctant to go back to his hometown and leave a big city like a loser, which was humiliating in his eyes. He gazed out of the window, wondering whether he should resign now or wait until he was paid. Over the past two years, he hadn''t saved much money. Even with the amount of money that his parents gave him while he was finding a job, he only had slightly over ten thousand yuan in his bank card now. He couldn''t even afford a smartphone now. All of a sudden, big raindrops outside the window fell and hit the window heavily, making loud noises. The bolts of lightning were also getting brighter, and the thunder seemed to be endless. Feng Jun drank up the remaining alcohol from the bottle of liquor that was left in his dorm, as well as another seven or eight bottles of beer. He wanted to call a friend, so he picked up his old phone, but he found that only 3% of the phone power was left. He charged his phone. However, he soony down on the bed and fell asleep himself. Before he went to bed, he didn''t forget to hold his phone tight in his hand. In a low-level employee dorm, it was normal to lose things, and he had lost money more than once. Poor people lived a hard life. He didn''t know how long he had stayed in his dream, but a sh of lightning suddenly lit up outside the window. At the same time, an arc followed the charger''s wire and rushed toward his old phone. Feng Jun was awakened by a thunderstorm. The thunder seemed to break by his ears, and he sat up in fear at once. He was scared and looked around. He then found a crack in the center of the window. "No way, is the thunder less than three hundred meters away?" After that, he felt a sharp pain in his hand. He looked down. He was still holding his old phone in his hand, but the charging cable suddenly became ck. He sniffed and smelled burnt rubber in the air. Before he could even respond to it, there was a crying from the room next door. "F*ck, the TV is smoking. The thunder is too strong!" "Is there no lightning rod in this building?" Feng Jun''s dorm was located in a four-story tube building. Although it was old, it also had a lightning rod. Unfortunately, the thunder was too strong and too close. A lightning rod wasn''t omnipotent, and the thunder had damaged at least 50 TVs, nearly 100 wired phones, and routers around the tube building. Feng Jun wasn''t very interested in the loss of the ce where he lived. He only cared about his phone. Although his old phone wasn''t modern, it was still very convenient to make calls. Most importantly, there was the information of his contacts in it. He pressed the home button at the center of the bottom edge of his phone and found that the phone worked as slowly as usual. He thought that he probably should make a call to test whether it was still useful, but when he nced at the screen of his phone, he was surprised to learn that it was already 8 pm. He had slept for nearly two hours! It wasn''t very strange actually, because it was almost 6 pm when he went to bed. However, he didn''t understand why his phone was already fully charged. Chapter 2: QQ Farm

Chapter 2: QQ Farm

Feng Jun got his phone for free. Not only was it slow, but it also took a long time for it to be fully charged. Due to theck of fast charging technology, the phone could barely get fully charged in four hours, and it could only be used for one and a half to two days. If he kept using his phone, its charge wouldn''t be enough for a single day. What Feng Jun was curious about was how could his old phone be fully charged in about two hours? He was so curious that he even forgot he was about to lose his job. Feng Jun was a guy who liked to read web novels. Actually, this choice was ast resort. He also liked pastimes like clubbing and so on, but those hobbies were too expensive. Reading was cheaper. Did I just experience the legendary fortuitous encounter? Feng Jun really couldn''t control himself not to have that idea. After all, he seemed to be fine after being struck by the lightning. He tried to make a call to his colleague, Wang Haifeng. The fact proved that his phone was also fine, and he could even hear that Wang Haifeng wasn''t in a good mood. Wang Haifeng wasparatively close to him in Hongjie Fitness Club. Although he was also in his twenties, he had a coach qualification and outstanding professional skills in fitness. They were simr in age but were very different in status. Luckily, it didn''t affect their friendship. Feng Junined about what happened today and said that he wanted to quit the job. Coach Wang absent-mindedly replied, "Oh, did Liu Shuming bully you? I''ll teach him a lesson then." Liu Shuming was just an ordinary fitness coach, and he was more than 30 years old. Although his muscles were quite noticeable, he was no match for Wang Haifeng if they really fought against each other. Feng Jun put down the phone and mumbled, "This guy is upset because of something." Anyway, it had nothing to do with him, and he should make a decision as to whether he should go to work tomorrow. Although Hongjie Fitness Club was in the service industry, it was still rtively fair. For the highly-mobile attendants, they could have a daily sry. If Feng Jun resigned tomorrow, he could have a wage of more than 20 days. However, the new finance ountant was troublesome and mightin about it for a long time. More importantly, if he resigned, he had to find a ce to live by himself tomorrow night, which would cost money. "Well, there aren''t many good people in Hongjie," Feng Jun muttered while scanning the phone. It was charged quickly, so could it lose power fast too? When he looked at the screen of his phone, he saw the mobile QQ, and he suddenly remembered that the vegetables in his QQ farm hadn''t been harvested yet. Feng Jun installed the application in order to please the boss of Hongjie. To be specific, he wanted to curry favour with the boss of Hongjie. Zhang Weihong liked to steal vegetables. In the workce, you didn''t need to be as cautious as in officialdom, but leaders had hobbies, and the staff should learn how to please their leaders. This was what Wang Haifeng taught him. Without surprise, two days after he installed the QQ farm, Zhang Weihong came to inspect and found the interface of the QQ farm he "identally" exposed. She asked for his QQ numberter, and he sessfully became her friend on QQ. Nevertheless, it wasn''t a purely good thing when he had a close rtionship with his leader. After more than a month, Zhang Weihong suddenly said one day, "You must nt some grass when you are up to this level." Feng Jun immediately realized that his leader had a pasture. Feng Jun actually had a pasture in his QQ farm as well, but the grass he grew by himself was usually enough. He didn''t know that his leader needed more grass. In fact, Zhang Weihong never grew grass because she was at a high level and only nted high value-added crops. However, she needed grass, so she always went to steal her staff''s grass from their QQ farms. Feng Jun wasn''t dumb, and he soon had the habit of growing grass after receiving his boss''s hint. Although he disliked it, he always reminded himself not to harvest it until his leader had stolen enough of the grass. However, as the boss of Hongjie Fitness Club, Zhang Weihong was always upied with work and she didn''te to steal the grass at regr time, so Feng Jun had to wait for a long time to harvest his own grass. He was a good staffer. Nevertheless, he decided to stop pleasing his leader now. "Anyway, I''m going to quit, and I''ll harvest all the grass this time." After that, he opened his QQ farm and slightly touched the mature grass in the field. To his astonishment, he was put into a strange space the next second. There were 10 fields of grass in front of him now, and it was exactly the same as his QQ farm. Not far away, there was a kennel with an empty bowl at the front. It was empty because dog food cost money. Besides, if he raised a dog, his leader wouldn''t be able to steal his grass. Feng Jun was stunned for a full 10 minutes. He then pped himself severely. He jumped up from the great pain and snapped, "What the f*ck!" He was so excited that he was incoherent. It was a great adventure, a legendary adventure! It indeed was an adventure. He was fortunate enough to harvest the grass by himself in the game. He didn''t need a sickle or anything else, and he could simply stretch out his hands to pull the grass. Nevertheless, it was tiring to harvest grass by hand. It took Feng Jun almost half an hour to harvest a single field of grass, and he regretted making such arge field. Then he stood up and said, "How can I get out of here? Hello, game system, are you here?" He hoped that the game system could be a fairy, or a robot, but not a cute girl. He disliked a cute little girl most, because he didn''t want to act like a little boy. Unfortunately, he saw and heard nothing, not even a cute little girl he disliked most or the system tone. Feng Jun looked at the mature grass in the remaining nine fields and mumbled, "Probably I have to harvest all of them so that I can leave here." Six hourster, Feng Jun breathlessly sat on the ridge, looking at the 10 empty fields in front of him. He wished that he could lie down and have a good sleep right now. "Damn, it''s really not an easy job. Hello, game system, can you hear me?" No one answered. "Alright, I can ept a cute girl." Feng Jun gave in. "Hi, is there a cute little girl?" No one answered. Feng Jun panicked, and he was afraid that he might not be able to leave this game. Although his life was a bit unsatisfactory, he wasn''t mentally prepared to be a farmer, let alone a farmer in the game. Thinking of that, he felt quite sad. Will I be a data stream of "0" and "1" if I can''t leave here aftering inside? After trying countless times, Feng Jun finally came back to reality. He nced around, then reached out and pinched his thigh. He didn''t have a better choice. That p he gave himself was too hard just then, and now he has a little tinnitus, so he thought it was better to pinch himself. The pain in his thigh told him that he had really returned to reality. Immediately afterward, he let out a sigh of relief. "Jesus, I almost died there." The truth proved that there was no game system inside the strange space of QQ farm. The reason why he couldn''t get out was that he left a small grass in a field. Just because he didn''t harvest every piece of grass, he almost starved to death in the game. It was a painful lesson. "It seems that this farm still strictly implements the program settings," Feng Jun said to himself with a dumbfounded expression on his face. Next, as a beneficiary of the adventure, he must first analyze how this adventure happened. However, his stomach protested by making some sounds to remind him to have some food. He hadn''t eaten for seven or eight hours, and he was even doing physical work during that time. When he nced at the time in the upper right corner of his phone, he was stunned again. "No way, it''s still 8 pm?" Feng Jun checked the date and made sure that he was still on the same day when he drank a lot of alcohol and was struck by lightning. In other words, after he entered the farm, the time at the outside stopped although he had stayed inside for seven hours. "It''s unbelievable." He was amazed, and he couldn''t help but imagine how sessful he could be with it in the future. As he walked to the door of the room, a little fat man walked in hurriedly from the outside. He was taken aback when he saw Feng Jun''s exhausted look. "Hey, what have you done?" The fat man was Feng Jun''s roommate. He was usually responsible for valet parking. He often got tips, so his ie was a bit higher than Feng Jun, but he spent more money than he made. Feng Jun disliked him very much, not because he was jealous of his high ie, but because he had lost money twice and suspected Zhao Hongqi. Therefore, he gave him a perfunctory answer. "I just went farming in the fields for half a day." "Ridiculous." Zhengyang City was the capital city of their province. There was no field for him to farm in. "I was just showing you some concern. Would you die if you didn''t snap back?" said Zhao Hongqi with dissatisfaction. Feng Jun looked at him for a long while. He then said in a serious tone, "I didn''t lie to you, and I mean it." Chapter 3: The Adventure

Chapter 3: The Adventure

At 8 pm, people in Zhengyang City were ready to enjoy their dinner. Feng Jun walked out of the dormitory building and found a small restaurant in an alley. He was a regr diner here. The consumption level of Zhengyang City wasn''t low, but there were still small restaurants with verymon prices deep in alleys in first-tier cities. Feng Jun normally had arge bowl of fried noodles, a te of cold tofu, and a chicken drumstick, which were a lot. However, today, he ordered three full bowls of fried noodles, two vegetarian dishes, and five chicken drumsticks, andter on, he extravagantly added a te of thinly sliced beef and beef offal to fill his stomach. In the end, he ordered two more bowls of soup noodle before he finally felt full. He then paid using WeChat and ignored the restaurant owner''s surprised look. The second he walked out of the small restaurant, an idea dawned on him. "I just paid using WeChat. Can I go into it as well?" It seemed that he must figure out what the adventure could bring him as soon as possible. First of all, he needed to figure out how the adventure happened and whether the phone was changed or if he was changed. Sitting under a bright streetmp, he carefully looked at his phone, then his left hand. He was left-handed, and his phone was held in his left hand when he was struck by the lightning. There was slight swelling in his left palm, but he didn''t know if it was left by the lightning or the heavybor work on the farm. At least it looked quite normal on the surface. When he flipped his wrist, he was surprised to find that there was a faint, light blue mark on the forearm near the back of his hand. "No way, where is my stone ring?" During his internship at the university three years ago, he and his roommate went to Bingzhou City for a few days. In Mountain Long to the east of Bingzhou City, there was a valley off the beaten track. At that time, they were a group of young and energetic college students and went in and yed around together. There was a dpidated tower in the valley. It was said that it had a history of thousands of years. Feng Jun picked up an indigo stone ring there. The stone ring was ote and had an outer diameter of more than two centimeters and an inner diameter of almost three millimeters. It was cool to wear and quite heavy. It was almost as heavy as iron. This stone ring didn''t have a good appearance, but it had the advantage that it was very cool in summer. Feng Jun picked it up simply to y with it, and he could leave it behind at any time. However, when he brought the stone ring back to Jiangxia University, he discovered that it could help him cool down in the extremely hot Jiangxia. The slight coolness was actually a more idealistic feeling. Probably it was just a psychological thing, but Feng Jun hated the heat and thought it was quite helpful. He then wore it with a red string on his wrist and wouldn''t even take it off when he took a bath. Now, the stone ring was strangely missing, and the red string was also gone. Combined with the light blue mark on his wrist, Feng Jun believed that the stone ring must have undergone a change after receiving the electric shock. He didn''t know what the change was, but he thought it was highly possible that the stone ring merged with his body. This exnation was quite unscientific, but an adventure was an adventure! It wouldn''t be an adventure if science could exin it. After summing up the antecedents, Feng Jun decisively dispelled the idea of exploring the source. He believed that he wouldn''t be able to pick up such a stone ring again in a short term. He made up his mind to figure out what this adventure could bring him first. It should be something more than harvest grass in QQ farm. First of all, he needed to find a ce without surveince cameras and repeat the magical feeling he had just experienced. He wasn''t sure whether his body followed his consciousness into QQ farm. In this city full of surveince cameras, it might cause a lot of unnecessary trouble if a big living person suddenly disappeared in public. Feng Jun disliked trouble, and he didn''t want to see his adventures robbed by other people. It wasn''t difficult to find such a ce, and the washroom of Hongjie Fitness Club was a good choice. The thunder and lightning in the afternoon broke the transformer outside Hongjie Fitness Club. Fortunately, it had its own generator. There were also many guests who came to exercise at night, so the generator was running loudly. Feng Jun didn''t go to work this afternoon. Many colleagues knew it, but no one stopped him from going to the washroom. It was a different age now, and many passers-by came in to use their washroom nowadays, so could he. The washroom of Hongjie Fitness Club was of great quality in order to match the image of the club. At least it had washroom stalls and doors that could be locked Feng Jun entered a washroom stall and walked out with a gloomy face half an hourter. Nothing happened, and he failed to enter the space in QQ farm again. He could only resignedly nt a handful of grass seeds. He nned to harvest the grass with his hands once more when it was mature. Anyway, in the past half an hour, he made various attempts, but no surprises happened. Only 83% of the battery was left in his phone, and the two circles of the percent sign seemed to be a pair of eyes, which were coldly staring at him with mockery. I''m only a phone. Don''t think too highly of me! However, Feng Jun was very confident, and he didn''t think the adventure tonight was an illusion. He must have missed something important! As a double degree holder, he didn''tck the spirit of research. In fact, he liked to face all kinds of challenges. Feng Jun quickly adjusted his emotions, then walked outside the door. Just as he was about to walk out of the door of the club, he met a morous woman in her thirties, who was walking quite fast. The woman was tall with a graceful and curvy figure. She was wearing a light brown officedy summer dress with her beautiful calves and small rounded thighs exposed in the air. She wasn''t wearing stockings, which proved that she was quite confident about her legs. Feng Jun stopped and greeted the woman with respect, "Nice to see you, Sister Hong." The woman was Zhang Weihong, the general manager of Hongjie Culture and Entertainment Co Ltd. She didn''t like being called Manager Zhang, but she liked to be called "Sister Hong". Hongjie Fitness Club was also named after her name. Zhang Weihong had great influence and connections in Zhengyang City, and her background was extremely mysterious. She couldn''t be a simple woman since she could hold a position in the entertainment industry, or the culture and sports industry, as a stunning beauty. It was said that Zhang Weihong opened this club in order to give her good female friends a nice ce to enjoy themselves. It was their own ce, so they didn''t need to restrict themselves. They could also do workouts, which couldn''t be a better idea. Zhang Weihong gave him a nce when she heard him, but she didn''t make any response as if he didn''t exist at all. She then quickly walked away. Feng Jun didn''t mind it, because he was already used to his leader''s attitude toward the staff. Besides, everyone knew Zhang Weihong was a super proud woman, and words like "kindness" and "motherhood" were natural rivals to her. Feng Jun returned to the dormitory and spent another two hours thinking about his cell phone. When the power reached 40%, he squeezed his cell phone under the pillow and fell asleep. Thest thought in his mind was that he must buy a charger tomorrow. He made the decision now, and he would continue to work tomorrow. The reason was very simple. It was because he wasn''t sure whether the urrence of the adventure had something to do with the room he lived in now. He wouldn''t move until he figured out why the adventure happened. Compared with the adventure, the worries he suffered at work weren''t important. In the early next morning, he came to the club and started the preparatory work before it opened. He needed to turn on the air conditioner and drink dispenser, check on the sanitization, and even clean dirty ces. After all the above was done, it was 7:30 am, and several members were already doing morning exercises. Feng Jun was going to have breakfast, and so, he walked to the entrance of the club. The young girl at the front desk just walked in from the outside and greeted him when she saw him. "Hey, Double Degree, are you going to buy breakfast? Buy a serving for me." The young girl''s surname was Li, and her rtionship with him in the past wasn''t bad. Although the nickname of "Double Degree" was somewhat ironic, at least she didn''t call him "Postgraduate". Feng Jun hesitated. Instead of being irritated by the nickname, he suddenly remembered there was a mobile phone charger at the front desk, which was a convenient service for customers. Staff at the club asionally used it too. Nevertheless, he didn''t open his mouth and asked for the charger. He was going to buy one anyway. When he finished his breakfast, he brought a serving of breakfast back to Xiao Li. It was almost 7:50 am now, and he had eaten a lot today. Unfortunately, his old phone wasn''t charged at all today, and there was only 12% power left in it, which wasn''t enough for this morning. At this hour, some members had already left the gym to go to work. Feng Jun walked in the area he was in charge of and found sweat stains on a treadmill, so he immediately took a rag to wipe it off. After wiping, he took the rag to the staff room for cleaning, but he suddenly saw a light green mobile phone charger on the windowsill. This non-mainstream charger was Liu Shuming''s. Someone onceughed at him because of that, but Coach Liu triumphantly replied. "Cuckold others is also something ''green''. You''re a bunch of losers, and you can''t understand the mentality of sessful men." Since it was Liu Shuming''s charger, Feng Jun didn''t hesitate to use it. He put one end of the charging cable and plugged it into the phone, then took the charging plug and plugged it into the wall outlet. The next moment, there was a loud bang, and sparks sshed everywhere. Immediately afterward, someone outside shouted loudly, "F*ck, the transformer was just repaired. Why did it explode again?" Chapter 4: Zhang Weihong

Chapter 4: Zhang Weihong

Feng Jun was taken aback by the loud noise and sparks, and he subconsciously took two steps backward. When he heard the shouting outside, he nced at the charger that had turned into ck charcoal, then he turned around and walked away as if nothing had happened. When he walked to the washroom, he took a look at the phone in his hand and found there was no damage on the surface. There was still a half-centimeter ckened charging cable hanging on the charging port. He was holding the phone with his left hand, which was darkened by the electric wire and looked a bit obtrusive. After carefully washing his hands twice with hand sanitizer, he was sure that there was nothing abnormal in his hands. He held the phone and walked slowly to the fitness hall. Many people gathered in the hall to watch the drama. The transformer for the city''s power was outside Hongjie Fitness Club. It was less than a hundred meters away from the door of the club, and ck smoke wasing out of it at this moment. "This is really bad luck." The receptionist, Xiao Li, drank from a bag of soy milk with a straw and pointed at the transformer. "The thunder just broke a transformer yesterday, and it was reced in the middle ofst night, but now, it''s broken again!" "I think the line wasn''t connected properly." The little fat man, Zhao Hongqi, shook his head as if he was an expert. "It''s not the peak of electricity consumption in the early morning, and it shouldn''t explode right now." Xiao Li rolled her eyes at him and argued, "Probably because it''s of bad quality. I think it''s highly possible." "Hey, what''re you talking about?" There was a loud roar in the distance. A man in a blue uniform walked to them. The uniform was the standard configuration of the electrical institution, and on the left chest, it was embroidered with two red letters the size of an egg"Power Supply". The man in blue was very angry at Xiao Li and Zhao Hongqi''s conversation. In his eyes, it was already very hard to repair the transformer overnight. Yesterday''s thunderstorm damaged many electrical equipment and facilities. He had been busy until now, and he hadn''t had time to sleep at all. And now, he heard someone questioning his professional skills and job, which was uneptable. "Maybe it''s because you''ve used too much electricity." Since Zhao Hongqi took himself as an expert, he had his own understanding. He snorted disdainfully and said, "We have an electric switch in our club. If the problem is with us, the electric switch in our club must be tripped off first. You should know that, right?" Feng Jun stood not far away while listening to their bickering. He took out his phone and found it still only had 12% power. He had probably just used a fake charger, but he was struck dumb when he nced over his wrist the next second. The color of the mark of the stone ring had changed from light blue to a slightly darker blue. Did the transformer explode because my body just absorbed a huge current? It was just a guess, but it shouldn''t cause such a serious consequence if he simply charged an old phone. As for why the electric switch in the club wasn''t tripped off, Feng Jun couldn''t make a reasonable exnation. After all, he majored in arts in university. Seeing that the color of the stone ring mark was a little darker, Feng Jun ached to find a secret ce and try to enter the farm again. It was really hard to restrain himself from doing that. However, he finally managed to restrain himself. It was the 10 mature pastures in his QQ farm that helped him make up his mind. The painful experiencest time left a deep impression on him, so he thought it would be safer to do this test during the lunch break. When it was finally noon, Feng Jun hid in the washroom again and immediately opened the QQ farm. Before he touched the screen, a line floated on the interface. Sister Hong just stole 15 des of grass from your farm. Feng Jun was struck dumb for a second. He then shook his head with a resigned look. Without dy, he touched the big hand on the screen and entered the strange space once more. "Oh, I must charge myself first if I want toe here." Feng Jun finally figured it out. Afterward, he reached out and touched his trouser pocket. He wanted to see if the cigarettes and lighter he carried in his pocket had been brought in by himself. It was tiring to harvest grass, and a cigarette could help him unwind. He wouldn''t exchange thefort for anything. He would have a great sense of achievement by smoking inside the QQ farm too. Unfortunately, Feng Jun searched himself for a long time, but he couldn''t find where his pocket was. He looked down and found that he couldn''t even see what color of clothes he was wearing, let alone the style. He was sure that he was wearing clothes, but he just didn''t know what he was wearing. If he wasn''t looking for a cigarette, he wouldn''t be able to notice the weirdness of his clothes. This feeling was very strange, yet somehow reasonable. Feng Jun sighed heavily. "It seems that I really exist in the form of data in this game." Anyway, since it was an adventure, he shouldn''t be too demanding. There was no one else who could enter the Inte world in the form of data after all. After ncing around, he sighed heavily once more. "Damn, it''s time to harvest the grass again. It''s a big piece ofnd, and I should just nt a single field next time." In fact, it still hit him badly when he could only enter the QQ farm in the form of data. Six hourster, he appeared in the washroom stall and kept on babbling, "It could be a great storage space." If he could bring objects from the outside into it, it would be a ready-made storage bag. In today''s society, one could live a convenient life if he had a storage bag with him everywhere. He even seriously thought about what he should carry into the space in order to maximize his own interests. Drugs and ammunition were illegal, but he could put Indian medicines and all kinds of make-up products into the space and make a lot of money by selling them. What a shame that he could carry nothing into that space! Feng Jun sat on the toilet whileining for a long time. He then found a reason to make himself less ufortable. He didn''t know enough about this adventure now, but there must be bigger surprises waiting for him in the future. Just as heposed himself and was about to open the door, someone pped the thin door violently. "Hey, are you afraid to pass the intestines out of your body? You''ve been inside for too long." Feng Jun stood up and opened the door. He then looked at Liu Shuming with a frown. "Are you hungry?" Coach Liu was startled at first. He then got furious and grabbed him over. "What did you say?" Feng Jun stared at him coldly in silence. He never liked this man, and he wasn''t afraid to have a fight against him at this moment. All the employees in Hongjie knew that Liu Shuming wasn''t as strong as Wang Haifeng, but few people were aware that Wang Haifeng was no match for Feng Jun. Feng Jun was about 1.73 meters tall. He wasn''t very tall, but he was quite bulky, weighing a full 150 kilograms. Although he looked a little fat at a simple nce, he had great strength and unbelievable flexibility. Actually, when he graduated from university two years ago, Feng Jun weighed less than 120. During his life at the university, he was famous for his enjoyment of exercise. He was skilled at long-distance running, swimming, and fighting. Sadly, in the past two years after graduation, he was busy working for survival and making money in order to get married. He was so tired every day that he had no time to exercise. People who were ustomed to exercise for a long period of time would umte a lot of fat within a short time once they stopped exercising, which was a naturalw. Nevertheless, years of regr exercise gave him a good body, and two years weren''t enough topletely destroy it. After he joined Hongjie, even though he had a low position, he also had some free time to exercise, so he was gradually recovering to his former state. Liu Shuming grabbed his cor and tugged hard. He was surprised to find that he couldn''t move him at all, so he raised his fist and punched ahead. He curled his lips and said viciously, "How dare you say that to my face? Even Wang Haifeng can''t me me for beating you!" Although he sounded aggressive, he couldn''t hide his guilty conscience. Feng Jun rolled his eyes at him. "Let me go." Liu Shuming subconsciously moved his hand away at once. He was the type of bully who was actually a coward. Seeing Feng Jun casually walking outside, Coach Liu spat. "How dare he tell me to eat sh*t? Let''s wait and see!" Feng Jun stopped and gave him a nce. He then said with an expressionless face, "I said that because I''m hungry, and I''m leaving to have some food." After that, he left Liu Shuming alone and walked out alone. Liu Shuming was struck dumb for a moment. He then walked into a washroom stall and mmed the door. "He''s only good at arguing!" Feng Jun didn''t know that he left such an impression on Liu Shuming. In fact, he was unusually starving again after harvesting the grass of 10 pastures. There was a small canteen in Hongjie Fitness Club, and the staff meal was provided at noon. Feng Jun hesitated, but he still chose to go to the small restaurant today. He intuitively felt that his appetite today wouldn''t be small. Unsurprisingly, he ate three bowls of fried noodles, two tes of vegetarian dishes, and five chicken drumsticks again. He didn''t order thinly sliced beef and beef offal this time because it was too expensive. Although he already figured out how the adventure happened, he felt that he couldn''t indulge himself before he found the means to make money with it. He could eat something else to fill his stomach anyway. When he paid the bill, the restaurant owner gave him a strange look again. Feng Jun couldn''t stand it anymore. "Hey, you''re the restaurant owner. Why are you afraid of a man with a huge appetite?" The owner frowned. After hesitating for a while, he said, "Haven''t you noticed that you have a strange smell?" Chapter 5: Good Grass

Chapter 5: Good Grass

What? Feng Jun was taken aback. He sniffed and raised his arm to smell it. He then replied nkly, "I smell nothing." "It''s an unpleasant smell!" The owner raised his hand decisively and waved it in front of his nose. "You''re stinky, but you don''t smell it yourself. I''m just reminding you out of kindness. Other people might not do that." He was unwilling to annoy his regr customer. To his surprise, Feng Junughed out loud after being momentarily taken aback. "Thank you for your friendly reminder, or it''ll be super embarrassing." Seeing him walking away with a broad smile, the owner also shook his head with a smile. "This darn kid is a goodd, but he''s really quite stinky." Feng Jun was happy for a reason. If his body was smelly, it meant that he was going through the process of cleansing his marrow and changing his tendons. It indeed was a great adventure with all the necessary experience. It wasn''t an unreal adventure. It was very easy to take a bath in Hongjie Fitness Club because there were shower facilities. Considering that his clothes might also smell bad, Feng Jun returned to the dormitory to take a change of clothes, but he identally saw Zhao Hongqi''s desk with a mobile phone charger on it. Why don''t I use his charger? Feng Jun thought to himself. He didn''t want his new charger to be ruined right after he bought it. This time, he used his right hand and sessfullypleted the charging process. His old phone started to get charged slowly and firmly. Feng Jun looked around. He then plugged the charger into the socket under the bed. He turned off his phone and hid it under the bed too before he picked up his clean clothes and walked out quickly. When he stood under the showerhead, he found that his body was really dirty. The color of theyer of dirt on his skin was very close to that of his skin, and its permeability was also good, so he failed to notice it. It probably was stinky, but not uneptable, or the owner of the small restaurant wouldn''t have allowed him to dine there. Obviously, the description of purifying marrow and changing tendons in web novels wasn''t correct, because the dirt wasn''t ck nor very smelly. Feng Jun used soap to clean his body three full times, which strengthened his determination to continue staying at Hongjie Fitness Club. It cost money to take a bath outside, and the club provided free soap. After the shower, it was almost 1 pm, and the club wasn''t busy at this time. Feng Jun walked out of the club and rode a public bicycle to a mobile phone store five miles away to buy a cheap charger that only cost him 15 yuan. In fact, he really had the desire to buy the newlyunched smartphone under the ss at the counter. He didn''t want to save money after he experienced the adventure. But, in the end, he restrained his impulse, not only because he didn''t find a way to make money with the adventure yet, but also because the dorm was too unsafe. He was worried about being robbed when he used the old phone, let alone these new phones. After returning to the dorm, he reced Zhao Hongqi''s charger with his. He then put the phone under the bed before he fell asleep. Sadly, he forgot to turn on the phone. When he woke up from a nap and turned on his phone, he was surprised to find that it was already 4 pm. The battery level of his old phone had reached 83%. It was enough for today, so he unplugged the charger. When he was about to do something, Zhao Hongqi ran inside. He was sweating, gasping for breath as he shouted at Feng Jun, "What''s wrong with you? Why do you turn your phone off? Manager Guo wants to see you right now." Feng Jun frowned and asked with confusion, "Is it an emergency?" "It''s what happened yesterday," Zhao Hongqi replied with a gloating smile on his face. "The club has been out of power, and Manager Guo doesn''t have time to see you until now. The transformer is repaired, and you were absent from work yesterday afternoon." Feng Jun gave him a nce. "Are you happy that I have bad luck?" "Of course not!" Zhao Hongqi denied it at once and pretended to be serious. "You didn''t obey the rules, and thepany should deal with it." Feng Jun wore a resigned look as he stepped outside. The fitness club at this time was already a bit busy, but most of the people who came here were members and they were all public servants. They had done their job this morning, and could have a paid rest in the afternoon. Because they were regr customers, they didn''t need much service. Manager Guo had some free time, so she gathered all the free coaches and attendants together in the hall to train them. "Feng Jun, don''t you know you''re veryte?" She gave Feng Jun a re the second she saw him walk in. Feng Jun was annoyed by her tone, but he forced himself to calm down. "I''m sorry, I overslept today. You can punish me for beingte." Guo Yueling, however, wouldn''t let him go easily. "You''rete today, but how about yesterday? You failed to protect the image of our club, and you were even absent from work in the afternoon. I''m curious to know your secret to being so confident. "Thepany feeds and amodates you, but you''ve disappointed us. Do you think you can do whatever you want with your double degree? To be honest with you, there are countless graduates nowadays, and you''re not as valuable as you think!" Hearing that, Feng Jun was full of anger. As a graduate, he could mock himself by saying that. Other graduates could do the same thing, but Manager Guo merely went to a special secondary school. It was swearing if she said something like that. "I work to get paid. Why do you think that I get the food and amodation for free? What happened yesterday was Liu Shuming''s fault, and you can''t me me for that!" He was in a terrible mood now, and he thought about quitting this job again. What a shame that he couldn''t have free baths and free soaps anymore. "Why?" Guo Yuelingughed anxiously, and her voice got sharper and sharper. "Liu Shuming is the coach, so you can only be the one who''s wrong here. What? Do you disagree on that? Although it was the truth, it still hurt. However, it was real life and a coach was always more important than ackey. After all, only a few people had a certificate while there were countless young strongbour forces. Feng Jun wasn''t mad, so he did tit for tat. "So what? What''s wrong is wrong, and what''s right is right. A coach certificate is merely a piece of waste paper in my eyes!" Hearing that, all the coaches in the hall were displeased. They thought that Feng Jun was causing trouble here. Actually, the second Feng Jun blurted it out, he regretted saying that, but he couldn''t take his words back. Hearing that, Manager Guo smiled with disdain. "Let me tell you what, a coach certificate is indeed more important than your sh*t double degree in this industry." Feng Jun''s hands hanging around his waist slowly clenched. His eyes narrowed, and he gritted his teeth to ask, "Are you humiliating me?" "Don''t tter yourself." Guo Yueling smiled coldly. "What? Do you want to beat me?" Feng Jun didn''t have the idea to beat her. He was reluctant to beat a woman unless he was left with no choice. He simply wanted to quit. The adventure had nothing to do with the dormitory. Even if he left now, only the expense would increase. Nevertheless, right when he was about to say that aloud, a sweet cold female voice sounded behind them. "What''s going on here?" Everyone turned around and was surprised to see their general manager''s arrival. Zhang Weihong was wearing a white short-sleeved shirt with a small cor and a light gray pencil skirt today. Other women might look gentle with that look, but Zhang Weihong was different and looked bossy. Women who didn''t wear stockings seemed to have less cover and disguise, and Zhang Weihong didn''t bother to hide her air of a boss. Manager Guo didn''t find that their leader came until now, and she apologized right away. "Sister Hong, I''m criticizing him for his uneptable faults. He''ste again today." "Really?" said Zhang Weihong. Guo Yueling pointed at Feng Jun. "He must learn a lesson today and change his attitude at work from now on." After a second, she remembered something else. "Some members like his service, but he isn''t grateful." "Oh?" Zhang Weihong sized Feng Jun up. She clearly knew what it meant when members liked an attendant''s service. "Isn''t he the postgraduate?" Feng Jun frowned. He disliked it when other people called him postgraduate. "Right." Guo Yueling nodded. "His name is Feng Jun, and he never gets along well with other people in our club." "I know." Zhang Weihong nodded again. Her eyes lit up all of a sudden. "Feng Jun, you''re ''Falling Flowers'' in the game, right?" "Um." Feng Jun felt a little embarrassed to talk about games at work time. "Right, his name in QQ is ''Falling Flowers''!" Zhao Hongqi said. Zhang Weihong gave him a nce and dropped this topic. Actually, she came here today for a reason. "Liu Shuming, don''t sexually harass our customers again, or you''ll lose your job. Do you understand?" Zhang Weihong''s eyes fell on Liu Shuming. Liu Shuming felt scared and answered at once, "S-Sure." No one dared to ignore Hong Jie''s warning. Zhang Weihong was their boss, and they must listen to her. Liu Shuming felt that he was heavily sweating now. After that, Zhang Weihong nced at Feng Jun and nodded slightly. "You have good grass." Chapter 6: His Relationship with Zhang Weihong

Chapter 6: His Rtionship with Zhang Weihong

Zhang Weihong came to inspect for a while. She said a few words casually and then left as if nothing had happened. The staff of Hongjie Fitness Club present were all confused because they didn''t understand what their boss was doing. Anyway, one thing that was very clear was that Zhang Weihong helped Feng Jun out. A coach had a higher position than a rookie, and the reception manager could openly take sides with a coach against a rookie. This was the cruel reality. However, when the boss of thepany stood out, she could do whatever she wanted, which was even crueler. All the staff relied on her to pay them sries. In fact, Zhang Weihonge''s words were quite reasonable and pointed to the core of the problem. Although Liu Shuming was a coach, he had harassed a few temporary customers and damaged the reputation of their club. Besides, not just members that deserved to be taken seriously, and they gained members from temporary customers. Zhang Weihong clearly knew it and warned Coach Liu not to do that again. Other people couldn''t say that she did something wrong. At least this reason was more convincing than Manager Guo''s because Liu Shuming had harmed the core interests of their club. Nevertheless, Zhang Weihong''s attitude toward Feng Jun was quite confusing. Why did she say that he had good grass? She ignored Feng Jun''s faults only because of that. Was it something a boss should do? It was too capricious! Guo Yueling was struck dumb for a second. She then gave Feng Jun a meaningful nce. "Did you secretly meet Sister Hong in her office?" Feng Jun actually was also surprised, and he subconsciously sneered when he heard that. "None of your business!" Manager Guo was annoyed, but she didn''t dare to make things difficult for him again. The reason was very simple. Zhang Weihong criticized Liu Shuming just then, which was also a warning for her as the reception manager. It wasn''t wrong that she punished Feng Jun because he broke the rules in order to warn other staffers, but it was a big mistake if she ignored the core interests of their club. A reception manager was a senior manager, but a word from their boss could easily remove her from her position. Guo Yueling took a quick breath. She then red at Feng Jun. "Fine, I can forgive you for your absence from work yesterday, but you''rete today, and it''s useless even if you ask for Sister Hong''s help!" Although the general manager disliked her way of handling this problem, she had to punish Feng Jun in strict ordance with the rules of their club. She wasn''t afraid that their boss would be unhappy because she did that for the good of their club. At the same time, Manager Guo was curious to know Feng Jun''s rtionship with Zhang Weihong. It was impossible for Zhang Weihong to like him because there were too many handsome and young strong men in their club, and Feng Jun wasn''t outstanding. Besides, he was only 1.73 tall with a slightly fat build. No one believed that Zhang Weihong who was famous for her beauty and pride would choose him to be her man. Therefore, Manager Guo made up her mind to figure out Feng Jun''s real rtionship with Zhang Weihong. If he was willing to tell her of his own ord, she might forgive him for beingte today. Even a reception manager had to sell herbor, so she absolutely should care about her leader''s feelings. However, what upset her was Feng Jun''s slow reply. "If you punish me for beingte today, I''ll be in a bad mood, and I won''t be able to grow good grass." Hearing that, Guo Yueling was furious. She wanted to loudly swear at Feng Jun, but only snorted in the end. "Fine, you can have the weekly day off this afternoon. I don''t think you can have fun anywhere else because your home isn''t in Zhengyang City." Feng Jun''s original n was only to be punished for beingte today, and he deliberately annoyed Guo Yueling simply because her behavior was intolerable. It actually wasn''t important to him whether he could have a day off. Therefore, he didn''t bother to cause more trouble, and snorted before he turned around to do a workout. Unfortunately, he took other people''s curiosity lightly. Xiao Li approached him a whileter and asked him in a low voice, "Hey, Double Degree, why did Hong Jie protect you today?" Feng Jun nced at her. He then answered, "You won''t believe it if I tell you that I have good grass in my QQ farm, right?" Xiao Li rolled her eyes at him. "Of course I won''t believe it." Feng Jun stretched his hands out with a perfectly guileless look. "I honestly don''t know why Hong Jie did that, probably because she dislikes Manager Guo." "Don''t fool me!" Xiao Li was displeased. "Manager Guo''s older cousin is Hong Jie''s best female friend." Although she said that, she still started to think whether Manager Guo did a bad job recently. Zhao Hongqi stood not far away and watched everything in silence. After thinking for a long while, he opened his QQ farm and quietly nted grass seeds. Feng Jun exercised intermittently for two hours. He then went into the shower room to take a shower again, and only then did he carefully look at the stone ring mark on his wrist. After he harvested the grass for the second time, the mark of the stone ring seemed to be lighter again, but the current color should be enough to support him to harvest the grass once more. However, Feng Jun didn''t want to nt grass again, because it was really abor work to harvest grass, and he couldn''t get any real benefits from it. Although Zhang Weihongplimented him on his good grass and he kept his job because of it, it wasn''t a big advantage. Feng Jun wanted cash now, and the ability to make money with the adventure. He couldn''t make use of his adventure only to manage his QQ farm. Besides, it cost a lot for him to get the ability to get in and out of the farm. He was unwilling to damage the transformer every time, even if it was a public facility. He was well-bred. After taking a shower, he went back to the dorm. He looked at his old phone for a long time, and he finally decided to nt a single piece of pasture. In that case, he wouldn''t be too tired when he harvested the grass. Unexpectedly, right when he touched the screen to choose seeds to nt, he entered the farm again. "F*ck!" Feng Jun was mad. "I should have done that with my right hand!" It could not be true that he couldn''t enter the QQ farm by touching the screen with the right hand. It was just his guess. He wanted to do a test, but still used his left hand habitually in a daze. Anyway, he was at the farm right now, and it was useless to cry over spilled milk. Feng Jun then found a coarse cloth pocket on the ridge, which was filled with grass seeds. He originally nned to nt one piece of pasture, but he still sprinkled all 10 pastures with grass seeds after thinking of Hong Jie''spliment. He could let his boss steal as much grass as she wanted before he went to harvest the rest after the grass grew mature. It didn''t take long to grow the grass, and Feng Jun now had learned some tricks to get in and out of the farm. After doing all the things that should be done, he could easily leave the farm by saying "quit" to himself. When his consciousness returned to the dorm again, he looked around, then pped his thigh suddenly. "I forgot to borrow another cell phone to shoot a video!" He wanted to know what his body and old phone in reality would look like after his consciousness entered the farm. He really wanted to learn more about it, but sadly, he was too excited to remember to swipe the phone with his right hand and borrow a phone. Feng Jun was a person with strong execution ability. He was a doer, not a talker. Just like when he apanied his girlfriend to the south for a better future by working hard, he also left without hesitation. He picked up his old phone and directly called Wang Haifeng who hadn''te to work for two days. It was a pity that Coach Wang''s cell phone wasn''t in the service area. After thinking for a while, he called Xiao Li. Xiao Li was a girl. Hearing that he wanted to borrow her mobile phone, she immediately said that there were a lot of secrets in her phone. "If you really want to borrow my phone, there is a condition." "I honestly don''t know why Hong Jie protected me," said Feng Jun without dy. "Double Degree, you''re very smart." Xiao Liughed. "Why don''t you tell me that you have good grass again?" "It''s ridiculous. It''s just an excuse Hong Jie made in order to protect me," said Feng Jun. Xiao Li snorted with dissatisfaction. "She''s the general manager of our club. Does she need to make an excuse if she wants to protect a rookie?" Hearing that, Feng Jun was startled and found it quite reasonable. However, Xiao Li''s logic still seemed to be wrong. He couldn''t be easily convinced. "Alright, she used that excuse to protect me. That''s it. Are you willing to lend me your phone or not?" Xiao Li remained silent for a while before she said, "I can lend you my phone, but you must use it in front of my face." Feng Jun said, "Xiao Li, I bring you breakfast almost every morning. Couldn''t you do me just a little favor?" Xiao Li was unhappy at once and argued, "It''s not a big thing, and you need to have breakfast yourself anyway." "Right." Feng Jun cocked his eyebrow and asked, "Is it a big thing that I borrow and use your phone for a short while?" Xiao Li hung up the phone speechlessly, hesitated while looking at the phone, gritted her teeth and opened the uninstall page. She frowned and looked at the online banking, Alipay, and WeChat on it. The next day, Feng Jun got up at 6:30 am. He pulled his old phone out of the bottom of his bed and was very satisfied to see it was fully charged. He then opened the QQ farm with his right hand. As he expected, his consciousness didn''t enter the space in QQ farm. However, he was shocked the next second. "What the f*ck! Who removed my grass?" Chapter 7: The Strange Space

Chapter 7: The Strange Space

In the staff dorm where Feng Jun lived, there were four beds, and one of which was empty. He only had two roommates: Zhao Hongqi and Qin Tao. Both of them wereckeys in their club. The rtionship between Zhao Hongqi and Feng Jun was a bit strained. Qin Tao wasn''t talkative and sometimes too quiet. He liked to y games in an Inte caf when he was off work. Although Qin Tao spent all his free time in an Inte caf, he never slept there and woulde backte. He was a local citizen and had a normal rtionship with Feng Jun. Feng Jun nced at his empty farm, then at the two sleeping roommates, and pouted angrily. Both of them were very suspicious, but he wasn''t sure which one was more suspicious. Anyway, it was the unpleasant life he lived when he was a member of a low-ss society. Everyone was selfish and struggled to live. Feng Jun sighed and could do nothing about it. He didn''t set a password to the screen of his phone after all. The next second, an idea dawned on him. Since it was tiring to harvest the grass with his hands in the farm, he could do that outside the phone. He didn''t remember that he could easily harvest the grass by clicking a button with his right finger on the screen until now. It didn''t affect his good mood, and he left his dorm to have arge breakfast. He didn''t put the chopsticks down until his stomach was fully stuffed. It wasn''t easy for him to learn the rules by entering the farm. Feng Jun ignored the surprised expression on the breakfast stand owner''s face and bought a serving for Xiao Li before he went to work. He didn''test night, but the area he was in charge of was quite clean now. Xiao Li hadn''t arrived yet, so he went to the staff locker room. Liu Shuming was already here. When he saw Feng Jun walking inside, he was displeased. After a while, he asked with an annoyed expression, "Did you damage my charger?" Feng Jun rolled his eyes at him and ignored him. He then yed on his phone. Liu Shuming was mad, but he didn''t dare to question him again. He could only spit fiercely. "A shameless pretty boy! Don''t think that you deserve respect." He was trying to point out Feng Jun''s rtionship with Hong Jie, but he didn''t say their names. Besides, Feng Jun wasn''t very pretty, and he was called a pretty boy probably because of his high degree. Feng Jun didn''t mind it, and heid his left hand on the table. His fingers knocked on the desktop once in a while, and he couldn''t help but touch the nk space on the screen of his old phone. He knew he shouldn''t click QQ farm with his left hand, not even other icons, but he thought it was fine if he touched the nk space. He was so bored that he couldn''t help causing some trouble! In a second, Feng Jun surprisingly found that he entered a strange space. It was a wastnd and was full of gravel. He felt that he was at the Gobi Desert now. He looked up and saw a sun in the sky, but it was unusually big, and it was even more than twice as big as the normal sun. Looking further away, he could see mountains and faint green. Nevertheless, the ce he was in was deste. There were no nts, no animals, not even insects. All he could see was endless gravel and gusts of cold wind. Feng Jun was stunned for a long while before he murmured, "Damn, I should have controlled my hands." If he wanted to leave this space at this moment, he should be able to withdraw easily, but since he already came, he nned to walk around and see what was going on here. As for the fact that he entered the phone in Liu Shuming''s sight, it didn''t matter. It was toote for him to regret it right now. Anyway, after entering here, the time outside shoulde to a halt. He looked around again and found distant mountains and faint green at the suspected eastern location. When he looked as far as he could, there seemed to be neat buildings. He decided to have a look. Feng Jun raised his foot and walked towards the east. He had enough for breakfast, so he didn''t have to worry about physical problems for the time being. The mountains indeed were very far away from him. He walked for almost three hours before getting a little closer. At this time, he could already vaguely see the rows of buildings that seemed to be houses. Could there be anyone in the houses? Feng Jun frowned. ording to web novels, he should hide at this time and beware of various viins around the houses. He looked up at the sun. It was already a bit westward, and both the light and heat were declining. It was a bit colder at the Gobi Desert, and the blowing wind also became stronger. As soon as he stopped, he felt a little chilly. Therefore, he raised his cor to withstand the cold wind. The next second, he suddenly jumped up high with excitement. "Did I bring the clothes in?" This discovery made him really excited. Zhengyang City outside his mobile phone was now in the early autumn. Feng Jun was wearing a long-sleeved shirt and trousers, which was the standard summer uniform of the Hongjie Fitness Club. He reached out and touched his trouser pocket. As he expected, his cigarettes and lighter were in it. The lighter wasn''t windproof, so it took Feng Jun a lot of effort to light a cigarette. He took two deep breaths and felt quite satisfied. He couldn''t help but grin. "Wonderful! I can make money with it now." With such a storage space, he had met all his expectations for the adventure. After thinking for a while, he decided to approach those rows of houses quietly. It cost too much power to enter the mobile phone space once, so he must make full use of every chance. Another two hourster, he was finally a mile away from the houses. At this moment, the sun was getting more westward and the wind was even stronger. Feng Jun was dumbfounded as he stared at those houses. "They''re just ruins?" It was obviously a vige with seventy to eighty houses. All roofs werepletely destroyed, and the walls were almost destroyed as well. Only ruins were left there. Those houses were well nned, so they looked like organized buildings from a distance. To the west of the vige, there was even a big threshing ground with a stone mill. The wooden shaft on the mill was still there, but the mill frame was nowhere to be found, which entuated the destion of the whole vige. Feng Jun frowned and was afraid to encounter any people in this vige. He had a feeling that no one had lived here for a long time, but he must be very careful to avoid murderers and robbers. He could be robbed of his adventure. However, if he left right now, he didn''t know when he coulde in again with enough power. Feng Jun hesitated for a long time. He then decided to give it up. Anyway, he could buy some electricity to useter. Most importantly, it was too cold here, and he couldn''t stand it any longer. The next second, he appeared in the staff locker room again. Right afterward, he heard a loud sound not far away from him, and Liu Shuming just heavily closed the door of his locker. He didn''t notice what I was doing just then! Feng Jun rxed, but then he raised his hand and heavily hit his thigh fiercely. I''m an idiot! He didn''t realize that time stopped outside the second he entered his phone until now. Regardless of the appearance of his external body, it was only a negligible moment. Even if his body also entered his phone, no one would find out, because the time stopped at this second. In that case, there was no need for him to borrow a phone. He put away his old phone. He then put his clothes in a locker before he went to take a shower. Twisting the hot water to the maximum, feeling the hot water hitting his cold skin, he let out a sigh of relief. He almost died of cold in the strange space just then. A whileter, he began to stare at the mark on his arm again. Its color was so dim that he could only enter the space once more. Aftering out of the shower room and changing into his clothes, he walked out of the locker room and found that Xiao Li had already arrived. Not only had she finished her breakfast, but she also stood at the front desk and enthusiastically exined something to two young men. Feng Jun thought for a while, and he felt there was no need to borrow a phone. No one would find out what was going on when time stopped. What he needed to do now was to be prepared for another trip to the wilderness to implement the storage capacity of the space, as well as to figure out what had happened in that wilderness. He had to carefully make a n in order not to waste his energy. The rest of the morning passed dully as usual. At noon, he still didn''t go to the cafeteria, but the small restaurant he had visited three times during three days in a row. He didn''t eat as much this time as before, and the owner of the small restaurant didn''t care about that either. The owner only suddenly asked him when he went to pay the bill, "Did you grow taller these days?" "What? Oh, probably, ha-ha." Feng Jun gave him a side nce and nodded with a smile. In fact, he indeed felt he was slightly taller now. "I''m sure that you''re taller." The restaurant owner nodded with certainty. "You were as tall as me before, but now, you''re a little taller than me." People of simr build could most directly feel the change of each other''s height. "Really?" Hearing that, Feng Jun was excited too. Actually, he was 1.73 m tall and wasn''t short among the men in their country. However, nowadays, good-looking people must be tall, and Wang Haifeng even told him that 1.75 meters was only a third-ss disability two days ago. Wang Haifeng was 1.81 m tall, so he strongly held onto that idea. Chapter 8: Xiao Li’s Strange Reaction

Chapter 8: Xiao Li''s Strange Reaction

Feng Jun also hoped in his heart that he could grow taller. He used to think that this goal would be impossible to achieve in this life. The best choice was just to buy a pair of height-increasing shoes. However, he now had the second chance to develop again, and he had to admit it that he was quite attracted to it. Anyway, no matter how he was attracted to it, he must focus on his ability to make money with the space now. He went back to his dorm and found two autumn clothes, a thick jacket, and a pair of thick trousers. He also found a small rechargeable shlight and stuffed them into a trolley case. An infrared telescope reminded him of the good memories from when he was in college. During his education, he was a half-hearted traveler in addition to studying and exercising. Although he hadn''t done a long journey, he had bought some outerments. He really missed the good old days in college. He bought the infrared telescope with a kukri back then, but he sold it to a junior student when he graduated from his university. It could easily cause him trouble if he carried it everywhere. After all the necessities were stuffed into the trolley case, Feng Jun picked up his old phone and was ready to enter the space in it. However, the door was pushed open at this time, and Qin Tao walked in. Feng Jun decided to wait for a while, but Qin Tao began to y a mobile game while lying on the bed, so he had to leave with his trolley case. Qin Tao opened his mouth but didn''t bother to raise his head. "Are you leaving?" Feng Jun gave him a nce, but found that he was paying his full attention to the phone, so he lightly said, "To walk around for a while." Qin Tao said nothing further. Actually, it wasn''t easy for him to say aplete sentence. Feng Jun dragged his suitcase downstairs. When he passed by a convenience store, he stopped for a while. He then walked in and bought two bottles of 1.25 liters of mineral water along with a few boxes of choctes. When he dragged his suitcase into the door of Hongjie Fitness Club, Xiao Li at the front desk happened to be yawning toward the door. She was shocked when she saw Feng Jun. "Where are you going?" Feng Jun lied, "My trolley case is a bit dirty, so I brought it over to wipe it." "Alright." Xiao Li nodded. She disliked using her mind, so she epted his lie. She suddenly remembered something. "I don''t need to use my mobile phone now. Is it enough to lend it to you for half an hour?" Feng Jun was struck dumb for a second. "Um, I don''t think it''s necessary now." "Why?" Hearing that, Xiao Li was annoyed. "I just deleted online banking and Alipay, and transferred all the change from WeChat to others. Now you tell me it''s not necessary?" "Fine." Feng Jun was a little scared, so he could only nod with an upset face. "I thought it wasn''t convenient for you. I need it right now only for 10 minutes." "Ten minutes?" Xiao Li looked at him with suspicion and gave him her phone. "Where do you want to use my phone?" Feng Jun said, "The washroom." "The washroom?" Xiao Li was startled then raised her hand and quickly grabbed her phone back. She slid to open her phone, then the photo album. Her white fingers jumped on the screen, which was dazzlingly flexible. Without thinking, she clicked about 70 times in session, then the delete button before handing the phone over again. "You should have a girlfriend, and don''t be addicted to it." She said to Feng Jun with a meaningful smile. What? Feng Jun patted his forehead in distress. "Do you think I''m going to masturbate" "I won''t give you that chance," Xiao Li interrupted him. "Only photos of food and beautiful views are left in my album." Feng Jun wore a resigned expression, and didn''t open his mouth again until he remained silent for a long while. "You''re thinking too much." He wasn''t so horny that he lost his reason and standards. To be honest, Xiao Li had a good body, but her face was quite in, so she actually wasn''t very attractive. Anyway, she was young and not ugly, or she wouldn''t be the receptionist. Feng Jun pulled the suitcase into a washroom stall. He then opened the camera of Xiao Li''s mobile phone before he ced it on the water tank cover. There was a small holder attached to her phone, which was very convenient to adjust the angle. He put the handle of the suitcase on his right elbow and unlocked the screen of his old phone with his left hand. He then touched the nk space. "Let''s go!" The next second, he was at the Gobi Desert again. As he expected, his trolley case was hung on his elbow and was brought over. The sun at this moment still hadn''t set. In this space, once he left, time seemed to stop too. A cold wind suddenly blew, and he shivered involuntarily. He opened the suitcase in a hurry and began to put on his clothes. Afterward, he looked around and checked the mark on his left wrist. The mark was very faint now, and it seemed to be lighter after he harvested the grass for the first time. If he didn''t charge himself, he wouldn''t be able to enter any space again, including this strange space and QQ farm. It seemed that he needed more energy to bring the supplies inside. It was necessary for him to make a quantitative indicator for the energy required to bring in materials. Feng Jun shook his head. He couldn''t take this into consideration for the time being. What he needed to do now was to patiently explore the surrounding area and not waste this chance. He spent more than two hours walking around the vige but found no living creatures. A whileter, he began to change clothes and put on the autumn clothes and long trousers on the leeward side. His thick jacket and trousers were outside. He waited until the sun went down before he tried to enter the vige, and it took him another four to five hours to walk the whole vige. There indeed weren''t any living creatures in the vige, but he found some scattered bones, which looked like human bones. He even found a skull in a shallow pit with a bite mark on it. Feng Jun wasn''t a coward, and he came to take an adventure, but it was still quite scary when he encountered a skull in the middle of the night in the wilderness. He also brought a thin towel quilt with him, intending to stay overnight here in case of an ident, but now, it seemed that the field was much colder than he thought, and the thin quilt wasn''t enough. Besides, there were many human bones around him. It wasn''t easy for him to fall asleep in such a circumstance. Even though Feng Jun was brave, he was only a brave human being. He didn''t know how long he had tolerated the cold, but it seemed to be as long as a century. The sun finally rose, and tears welled up in Feng Jun''s eyes when he saw a red glow in the sky. When the sun finally rose and a red glow appeared on the horizon, tears welled up in Feng Jun''s eyes. He had eaten all the choctes he brought here, but he didn''t drink much water. He didn''t even finish a bottle of 1.25 liters of mineral water because it was too cold. He must prepare more supplies the next time before he came here again! As the sun rose, the temperature soon went up. Feng Jun stretched his limbs and began to do thest exploration in the vige. After looking around for a long time, he didn''t find anything valuable. There were fragments of earthenware pots and coarse porcin bowls, but he couldn''t make much money with them. He wished that he could find something valuable here, which would be worthy of his effort. Anyway, on a broken wall, he indeed found two paintings. One was the portrait of a character, while the other was an animal simr to a rabbit. The level of the two paintings wasn''t high, and it was painted with charcoal strips. In Feng Jun''s eyes, it wasn''t much better than children''s graffiti. Nevertheless, from the characters in the paintings, he was sure that the costumes of the people here were about the level of the Ming Dynasty. The upper and lower clothes were separated, and the right side was wrapped over before the left. "Did I travel back in time?" Feng Jun rubbed his jaw with a frown. After that, he found a broken stone b with shallow characters on it. Even though he indeed had travelled in time, he wouldn''t be afraid of it. Feng Jun sat on a stone pier and carefully thought about it. Anyway, this was a two-way door, and he was able to go home. However, he didn''t know what dynasty it was. If it was thest year of the Ming Dynasty, that would be great. He wouldn''t miss this great chance to have sex with all the famous beautiful women like Liu Rushi, Dong Xiaowan, Chen Yuanyuan, Bian Yujing, and so forth in the history. Well, he was thinking too much now. Feng Jun nced around and nned to return. He didn''t know when he coulde here again, so he needed to observe this ce carefully to avoid missing anything. The next second, he faintly felt that something was wrong. He raised his left hand to have a look, and he found the print on his wrist had already faded to be almost unrecognizable. He somehow felt the print was a little hot. Feng Jun raised his right hand and touched his left wrist. As he expected, the ce, where the mark was, was really hot. Before long, he found the cause of the heat. It came from the stone pier under his a*s. When his left hand touched the stone pier, the heat on the print increased. This stone pier was abnormal! The stone pier wasn''t big, and it was about a foot square, a foot and a half high, and about half a foot of it had fallen into the soil. It took Feng Jun half an hour to dig out the stone pier. He stretched out his arms, but he failed to move it. It was at least three to four hundred pounds. He believed that he couldn''t bring such a heavy stone into the real world. It was already very difficult for him to move it, and he didn''t have enough energy to bring it out. Besides, he must consider other people''s feelings. He came to use the washroom, and it would be quite strange if he left with arge stone. Out of anger, he kicked the stone pier. "I''m really mad now. Oh, wait." Chapter 9: A Magical Stone?

Chapter 9: A Magical Stone?

Feng Jun kicked down the stone pier, and there was a sh of red light at its bottom. He leaned over to take a look and was pleasantly surprised to find a groove at the bottom of the stone pier with an egg-sized ruby embedded in it. Feng Jun grew up in an ordinary family and didn''t know much about rubies, but he could swear that this was definitely the most charming ruby he had ever seen in his life. This gem was crystal clear, and it reflected a bright and soft light under the sunlight. It looked magnificent and warm. All of a sudden, Feng Jun had an idea that this vige might have suffered because of this ruby. If he could bring such arge ruby to his world, he would be able to make several million yuan, but it was still a problem for him to exin how he got this gem. Feng Jun''s ancestors used to be rich in ancient times, and there could be valuable cultural relics in his family, but he couldn''t provide persuasive evidence. However, it couldn''t be a simple gem, or his stone ring mark wouldn''t be hot all of a sudden. Since it wasn''t necessary for him to make money with the gem right now, Feng Jun stretched out his left hand without hesitation and pressed the gem. He already had storage space, and it was just a matter of time to make a lot of money. What he needed to do now was to discover the truth of the adventure. He didn''t dare to press the whole gem with his left hand, so he ced his little finger on it. The next second, his body shook suddenly, and he felt a strange energy that followed the little finger of his left hand and directly poured into his body. It was extremely strong. He couldn''t see it, but he could feel it attacking his body. It was so real and wild that he felt the great pain. "Uh." He couldn''t help groaning in a low voice. At this moment, he felt that his left hand was about to explode. If it weren''t for fear of being discovered, his screams would definitely be earth-shattering. Afterward, he felt a sudden coolness from his wrist, and the mark of the stone ring became clear. The stone ring could bring coolness, but the tip of his little finger was still shaking under the effect of the strange energy. Feng Jun clenched his teeth hard and trembled with pain. He felt that his left hand was no longer his own. The color of the ruby somehow got lighter. In about 10 minutes, the magnificent red color of the ruby gradually dimmed, but the stone ring mark on his hand became clearer than ever. About half an hourter, thest trace of red on the ruby faded, turning from pink to gray, then it shattered and turned into a pile of white powder before it fell silently from the stone pier. The stone ring mark on Feng Jun''s left wrist, however, became clearer and was even a little purple. It looked like a tattoo now. Sadly, the tattoo wasn''t beautiful. Feng Jun was stunned for a long time. He then touched his wrist with his right hand. He found the heat had already disappeared. "Is it a magical stone?" He really couldn''t exin what this ruby was exactly. ording to the definition of web novels, the stone that could provide power simr to electricity contained energy, and it probably was a magical stone. He might not have travelled in time to thete Ming Dynasty, but into a Xianxia world. At this time, he was extremely eager to get some help from a certain system. Although it was said that the system in a game always made the protagonist suffer, it could save him much time and effort. Besides, he felt his body was dirty again. No matter what, the color of the stone ring mark on his wrist had deepened, so he didn''t need to be worried about the energy for entering and leaving the space right now. He then dug a hole with his hands and swept in the crumbs of the magical stone. He sprinkled it with sand and buried it tightly. After checking it several times, he was satisfied and said "get out of here" to himself. However, within a second, he appeared again. He bent and picked up the trolley box on the ground to hang on his elbow. "Sh*t, it''s a bad habit to often forget things." Back in the real world, the first thing Feng Jun did was to take off his clothes and put on cool summer clothes. Afterward, he picked up Xiao Li''s phone and yed the video. During the filming, he didn''t seem to have any changes, but the trolley case on his right elbow strangely disappeared for a second. It appeared again the next second and moved about five centimeters away. If he didn''t watch it again and again, he probably would believe that it simply slid a little. He deleted the video before walking out of the washroom. "Thanks!" He gave the phone back to Xiao Li. When Xiao Li wanted tough at him for being so quick, he dashed into the staff locker room with his trolley case. Feng Jun felt that he needed to take a bath because even he himself could smell the stench on his body. He took a shower for half an hour this time, and Zhao Hongqi was opening the window when he walked out. "What is the smell? Who stepped on dog''s sh*t?" Zhao Hongqiined. Feng Jun''s clothes were also very stinky. The summer clothes he just put on were a little better, but his stinky autumn clothes, long trousers, and thick leather jacket could almost kill people. He had to go outside and send the clothes in the trolley case to theundry shop. He didn''t want to wash them by himself. Thedy owner of theundry shop showed obvious dislike on her face, but she said nothing because of the pay. Feng Jun went to buy a new set of summer clothes, and it cost him over five hundred yuan. He was going to have great sess anyway, so he didn''t care about that little money. After buying new clothes, he didn''t rush back to Hongjie Fitness Club. Instead, he took his ID card and found a hotel to book a room. He needed to do a lot of tests next, and it would be inconvenient if he stayed in the club. If he could get the first pot of gold within a short time, he even wanted to quit his job right now. After booking a room, he went out to do some shopping, where he mainly bought thick clothes and food. He even bought a kerosene stove and went to the construction site to buy a sharpened rebar crowbar. The waiter on the floor was quite surprised when he saw Feng Jun carrying all kinds of weird things into the room. He took the initiative and reported it to his supervisor once he saw the rebar crowbar. The rebar, which was thicker than a thumb, had a sharpened end. It could be a murder weapon. The supervisor thought for a moment. He then said slowly, "Pay more attention to him, and let me know when hees out again. I''ll ask him." Feng Jun walked out again an hourter with a tight frown and unhappy face. His hair was also wet. The supervisor came in a hurry. "Sir, did you just bring a lot of stuff into your room?" Feng Jun waved his hand and said without much strength, "They''re useless, and you can dump them except for the trolley case." He really had no interest in talking at this moment. In other people''s eyes, he might only have stayed in the room for an hour, but he actually was in the strange space for four days and three nights. He searched every corner of the vige but failed to find anything that could make the mark hot again. It wasn''t a surprising result, but he was still inevitably frustrated because he had easily found the first magical stone. At this moment, the mark on his wrist had faded a bit. If the magical stone had charged him 100 points of energy, he had already used up a dozen points. During the four days and three nights, he had already digitized relevant indicators. Although Feng Jun majored in arts and wasn''t sensitive to data, he had learned business administration, which was one of his two degrees. Administration required data. Even the ancient emperor, Qin Shi Huang, knew the importance of unified weights and measures, and since thenid the foundation for a unified country. As a modern man, why should he ignore this? However, even though Feng Jun still possessed more than 80 energy points, he couldn''t waste them like that. What was worse, he found that he had to prepare more and better equipment if he wanted to find more magical stones. He had to spend more time in the real world and earn more money. He only had ten thousand yuan in his pocket now, which was barely enough. He used to think that he didn''t need to go to work again and could live a cozy life, but it seemed that the reality was crueler than he thought. Since he had to make more money, he quickly went back to the club by shared bicycle when it wasn''t early. He ran into Qin Tao at the door who came to work too. Qin Tao looked at him up and down before asking, "Why do I feel that you have grown taller?" Feng Jun clearly knew that, because his pants couldn''t cover his ankles now, but he just bought the pants about an hour ago in his world. Luckily, his feet didn''t be longer, or he would be out of shoes. There was an instrument for measuring height and weight in the fitness club. Feng Jun took off his shoes and stood on it. He was shocked when he saw the numbers. He finally surpassed the boundary of "third-ss disability"! What surprised him more was his weight. He was only 140 pounds now. When he walked by the front desk, Xiao Li said, "Hey, how did you lose so much weight within such a short time?" Hearing that, Feng Jun wanted to joke with her, but he still stopped himself from doing that. He was going to be a sessful man, and couldn''t forget his manners. "Really? I just put on a new set of clothes," he said with a little surprise. "I just changed a set of clothes. No wonder this brand is so expensive. It''s worth the price." "Really?" Xiao Li sized him up but said nothing further about it, although she couldn''t believe his exnation. Feng Jun wasn''t busy this afternoon, but he had a new member today, which surprised him. The new member was a woman in her early thirties. She had a in face, but was overweight. Her waist wasn''t too thick, but her two legs were as thick as elephant legs. She should be about 1.65 meters tall, but her weight was definitely more than 165. Chapter 10: Enemies on a Narrow Road

Chapter 10: Enemies on a Narrow Road

The woman hesitated at the beginning, but Feng Jun sessfully persuaded her to join their membership and pay thirty thousand yuan for it. Feng Jun could take amission of two thousand and four hundred yuan on that deal. The woman also asked him about the service of a personal trainer, but Feng Jun didn''t have a coach certificate. The woman was quite disappointed, and she told him to introduce a personal trainer to herter. Fitness coaches who heard their conversation were jealous of Feng Jun because a personal trainer could have more than 10% inmission. Feng Jun, however, could only have amission of around 3%. This woman paid thirty thousand yuan at a time, and Feng Jun could only have amission of 8%. If Liu Shuming hadn''t been punished because of Feng Jun before, other fitness coaches would definitelye up and teach Feng Jun how to do his job. Nevertheless, no one dared to do that again, and they simply watched Feng Jun. Feng Jun replied to the woman, "There are many body-building trainers, but not many of them have real skills and I''ll choose the best one for youter." He said that on purpose to show Hongjie Fitness Club was a professional club. All theckeys said the same thing in the old days, so it shouldn''t be a problem. Other coaches, instead, were displeased, because it sounded as if some of them weren''t good at body-building. Even though they felt upset, they couldn''tin about it, which was one of the rules in their club. Zhao Hongqi approached Feng Junter and joked, "Hey, Feng Jun, you''re more and more charming now." Feng Jun rolled his eyes at him and didn''t bother to argue with him. After a while, he quietly went to the staff locker room and observed himself in the mirror. To be honest, he indeed felt that his appearance had changed, but he didn''t know why. Probably he had a different air now. Anyway, he was very satisfied with his body right now, because he was taller, thinner, and more good-looking than ever. If he kept on exercising, he would be perfect. The woman exercised intermittently for two hours then left after receiving a call. Several staff members who had a good rtionship with Feng Jun came over and demanded a free meal of him. Feng Jun was a very economical man in his daily life, but he was also generous, so he agreed to buy them a free meal. However, he was unwilling to see Zhao Hongqi join them. Therefore, he smiled and said, "Of course I should share my good luck with you, but I honestly need to buy a new phone right now. My old phone is always acting up." "Come on! You can have amission of thousands of yuan today, and a meal won''t cost much." Zhao Hongqiined first, which was the reason why he was hateful. Feng Jun gave him a nce. "I think the amount of money I''ve lost in our dorm room is already enough to buy you several free meals." Zhao Hongqi''s face turned red with embarrassment, then he got angry. "What do you mean?" Feng Jun ignored him and walked outside. Zhao Hongqi, however, stopped him and caught his shoulder. "Stop there. You must make it clear today." Feng Jun got rid of his hand and asked coldly, "Don''t you know that I''ve lost money in our dorm room?" Zhao Hongqi felt more embarrassed now. "Of course I know it, but why did you say that to my face?" "I mean all of my roommates are aware that I''ve lost money, but I didn''t say that you''ve stolen my money. Why are you panicking?" said Feng Jun and spread out his hands. "Do you feel guilty?" After he lost his money, he asked people around, so everyone knew about it. Actually, he wasn''t sure who had stolen his money, but he thought it was highly possible to be Zhao Hongqi. Zhao Hongqi didn''t know what to say and could only watch Feng Jun walking away from his sight. He didn''t dare to swear until Feng Jun was gone. "He''s so mean! It''s my bad luck living in the same dorm room with him." When he tried to clear his name, Feng Jun went back to his dorm and packed up his stuff. He was prepared to leave and go straight to a phone store. He really intended to buy a new phone. There were only a few applications on his old phone. The most troublesome thing was that the WeChat couldn''t be uninstalled on the customized phone, but there wasn''t enough memory to update. It took at least half a minute for him to grab a red envelope, and it would crash once he wasn''t careful. It was impossible for him to surf on other websites. In the old days, he was unwilling to buy a new phone and was afraid it might be stolen by other people, but now, everything was different. He had a bright future ahead, and he just made a big deal today. There was no reason for him not to buy a new phone. Most importantly, he could install more new applications on his new phone and try to learn more about his adventure. He wanted to figure out whether the adventure could happen on another phone. Feng Jun walked around in the phone store for a while. He then bought a new phone with a domestic brand. His new phone needed a nano-SIM card, but he only had a normal SIM card in his old phone, so Feng Jun decided to use the wirelesswork to test it first. It took him a long time to buy a mobile phone with pre-installed software. When he walked out of the phone store, it was nearly 6 pm. He nned to stay in a hotel because he had already booked a room for a day there. He did not check out at noon because of that. The hotel wasn''t far away from Hongjie Fitness Club, so he chose to walk there through an alley. This alley was unusually narrow, and it was more like a gap between several buildings. It could amodate two small electric vehicles in parallel, but arger electric vehicle couldn''t pass. On the other side of the buildings, there was a busy city, while nobody was on this side. The second Feng Jun turned into the alley, he found three people in front of him standing there with their hands in their pockets. The three of them faced him with their backs, so they didn''t see Feng Jun. Feng Jun immediately hid himself away, but he suddenly noticed a familiar face. There was a strong tall man standing in the middle of the three men, and Feng Jun recognized him with a simple nce. He was Liu Shuming. The next second, a short man ran inside from the other end of the alley, and a woman shouted while chasing behind him, "A thief! Catch the thief!" Although she shouted for help, nobody was willing to help her, so she could only chase over alone. When the woman dashed into the alley, she was shocked by the three men. "W-What do you want to do?" Liu Shuming had a ck cloth on his face, and he put on an evil smile. "You''re really bold." The woman was in her early twenties and had a ponytail. She was wearing a white short-sleeved silk shirt, a pair of light blue denim hot pants, and a pair of white shoes. She indeed was very brave and didn''t run away after she saw the three strong men. Instead, she sneered, "Well, are you waiting for me, this friend with a covered face?" "I don''t want to be caught by the surveince cameras with a bare face!" Liu Shuming made an order by waving his hand. "Get this fu*k girl!" "Wait!" The woman snorted and said slowly, "Do you know who I am? You''ll be severely punished if you dare to hurt me." "I''ll rape you before I kill you!" Liu Shuming wore an evil smile. "You''ve caused me trouble the other day, and now, you deserve this." Without dy, the other two men by his sides ran to attack the woman. Surprisingly, the woman wasn''t weak at all, and she was able to protect herself from their quick attack. All of a sudden, the thief threw himself toward her and caught one of her legs, and she finally lost her advantage. "Sh*t! I should have put on stockings." At this time, Feng Jun who looked at them not far away recognized the girl. It turned out that she was one of the four girls who had been to their club the other day. Liu Shuming wanted to take advantage of them back then, but he was beaten by the four girls afterward, and this girl was one of them. Feng Jun wasn''t good at remembering women''s faces, and this girl wasn''t stunning, but wasparatively beautiful. It simply was rare to see such a young girl who was excellent at fighting. When the girl was pressed against the ground by three strong men and no one could hear her scream, Feng Jun walked out while pping. Liu Shuming was surprised and turned to squint at him. "Wow, are you filming an action movie?" said Feng Jun with a broad smile. Liu Shuming had the intention to pay Feng Jun back too. Because his face was covered in ck cloth, he widened his throat, and snarled in a low voice, "Fu*ck off, if you don''t want to die!" Although he said that, he wouldn''t let him go. He was waiting for Feng Jun to turn around and escape, so he could attack from the back. Feng Jun, however, wouldn''t be fooled by his trick. "Don''t you feel embarrassed when three of you are bullying a young woman?" He quickly picked up a brick and went to beat them. He had practiced fighting before, and was quite agile, then hit Liu Shuming''s head with the brick and kicked off another strong man. It happened only because Liu Shuming wasn''t weak. If Qin Tao were here, he could be easily beaten down by a simple hit with the brick. Once the two men were removed by him, the young woman struggled to get back to her feet. Liu Shuming and his people realized that they couldn''t win today, so they escaped at once. The girl wanted to chase after them, but she was stopped by Feng Jun. "Alright, your bag is here. There is no need to chase them." She was struck dumb for a second, then listened to him and turned to pick up her bag. "They can run away, but they can''t hide forever. Thank you so much for your help." "It''s fine." Feng Jun beamed and shook his head. "Why did you run inside this alley alone?" "My bag was stolen by them!" The girl was still annoyed. She then nced at Feng Jun and asked, "Have we met somewhere before?" Chapter 11: Nowhere to Hide

Chapter 11: Nowhere to Hide

Feng Jun''s face and build had changed a lot after harvesting the grass in the QQ farm, but the contour of his body stayed the same. The girl had exercised for a short time in Hongjie Fitness Club the other day, and she had an impression of the attendant who served her. She had the doubt, so she asked that question. Feng Jun smiled and shook his head. "I''m afraid you have the wrong memory." The girl stared at him for a long while before she said, "I don''t have a bad memory. Have you really forgotten about me?" Feng Jun didn''t forget about her, but he actually had the deepest impression of the girl in yellow among them. The girl was nearly 1.7 meters tall, and she was wearing a light yellow short-sleeved shirt and a light yellow knee-length princess dress that day. She had long hair and beautiful fine features, which were quite attractive. Most importantly, the girl had an air of elegance. In addition to her air, she was also stunning. What made her even more attractive was the charm of being young, which couldn''t be blocked. Even Liu Shuming who loved ying around with different kinds of women didn''t dare not to show any respect toward the girl in yellow, and he only sexually harassed the girl''s friends. Feng Jun thought highly of himself, but he also abased himself before the girl. He clearly knew that he couldn''t own such a beautiful girl, at least before he encountered that adventure. Even if he could own her, it wouldn''tst for a long time. Facing this girl''s question, he dragged his mind back. "I''m sorry, I''m very sure that we haven''t met before," said Feng Jun with a faint smile. The girl stared at him for a long while, then nodded with hesitation. "Fine, but anyway, you''ve saved my life today, and can you do me another favor?" Feng Jun thought for a while. He then agreed. "Sure, as long as it isn''tplicated." It wasn''t a satisfactory answer, because the girl was also young and as beautiful as Xiao Li, but he acted as if he was very busy. The girl felt slightly hurt, but she didn''t want to be annoyed at her life-saver. "Well, can we go to the police station and report this case together? You''re the witness." "Report this case?" Feng Jun was surprised. "How much money do you have in your bag? I don''t think you can sessfully register it if the number is lower than two thousand." The girl patted her bag and said with pride, "My bag is worth two thousand and eight hundred yuan alone. Don''t worry about it." Hearing that, Feng Jun realized that this girl was much richer than him. She''s rich! Feng Jun thought that his new phone only cost him over two thousand yuan. Anyway, he wouldn''t be jealous of a girl, so he smiled. "Well, they just wanted your money, not your bag, so I don''t think it''ll work." Feng Jun also hated thieves, and he had encountered a thief in a coach before. He had worked for nearly 20 hours back then and was in a hurry to go back home, but he lost money when he simply took a nap in the car. He lost over five hundred yuan, and his formal suit, which was much more expensive, was cut open. He was furious and heart-broken. Actually, if it was possible, he would rather directly give the thief all the money he had as long as the thief wouldn''t cut his suit. It was his only suit which he wore for important asions. If this girl really ran into a thief too but her bag was fine, the police wouldn''t take it seriously. The girl, however, shook her head with confidence. "I don''t care. Even if I don''t report it to the police, I''ll catch them sooner orter, but it''s better if we do what we should do." Feng Jun was surprised, looking at her. "Does it mean the stuff in your bag isn''t worth two thousand yuan?" The girl felt embarrassed. "I have more than two thousand yuan on my bank card, and I also have a phone. Hey, hasn''t anyone told you that you have a strange mind?" Feng Jun blinked, then shook his head. "Sorry, I have already helped you, and I''m too busy to be the witness right now." After that, he turned around and walked away. "Bye-bye." "Hey, I can pay you," shouted the girl to his back. Feng Jun, however, ignored her and left at once. He was unwilling to be involved in it at all. The next day, Feng Jun was exercising in Hongjie Fitness Club at 8 am when several people walked in from the door. The girl he met yesterday came with two policemen this time. The girl looked down her nose at him with a smile of pride on her lips. "Do you think I can''t find you?" "Well, I didn''t steal your bag. Why couldn''t you let me go?" Feng Jun put down the barbells and stood up slowly with a worried face. The girl stared straight at him. "Youughed at me and thought I''m poor yesterday." "I didn''t." Feng Jun shook his head at once. It wasn''t a good thing to be a girl''s enemy, especially a mean girl. He must firmly deny it in case the girl wanted to vent her anger on him. "I can''t even afford a bag of two thousand yuan, so I absolutely can''tugh at you." The girl questioned him again, "Why did you refuse to be the witness?" Feng Jun wore a resigned expression and spread his hands. "I told you that I''m busy making a living." "You''re lying!" The girl stared at his eyes. "Don''t you dare deny it that you know Liu Shuming!" There was pride in her eyes, as if she was the teacher who caught the cheating student. In fact, it wasn''t easy for her to find Feng Jun. With the help of surveince videos, she recognized him and found Hongjie Fitness Club by connecting dots. When she found out that Feng Jun worked in Hongjie Fitness Club, she remembered that she had been to this club the other day. Feng Jun had also served her and her friends that day. She suddenly realized that the strong man with his face covered in ck cloth worked in Hongjie Fitness Club too. The man who robbed and stopped her and the man who rescued her were colleagues! It couldn''t be simple. Feng Jun was startled and knew that he couldn''t deny it right now. "Yeah, I know him." "He seems to be absent today." The girl gave him a side nce. "Does he know that I''lle?" Hearing that, Feng Jun felt this girl was a little dumb. "His head is injured, so he can''t work today." "Oh, right." The girl felt a little embarrassed. "Anyway, did he n to give you a chance to save my life by robbing me with a covered face?" "What?" Feng Jun couldn''t believe his ears. "It''s ridiculous. To be honest, Liu Shuming and I don''t get along with each other, and you''re not so beautiful that men will kill each other for you." A policeman couldn''t stand it and interrupted them, "Since you know the strong man is Liu Shuming, why did you refuse to be the witness? Do you know what the crime of shielding is?" Feng Jun hesitated for a second. He then said, "We''re colleagues, and we must make allowance for the reputation of our club." After stopping for a while, he added, "By the way, Liu Shuming didn''t seed yesterday, so it''s an attempt, right?" The policeman snorted. When he was about to say something else, a female voice sounded not far away. "Oh, why do peoplee to exercise in police uniforms?" The next second, a beautiful, mature, tall woman walked over. She was Zhang Weihong. The policeman had heard of Zhang Weihong, so he said, "Sister Hong, we''re doing our job." "Of course, and we absolutely should be cooperative, but will it be more convenient if you''re in a casual suit?" Zhang Weihong smiled, but the smile wasn''t kind. This requirement seemed excessive, but it fitted the current market perception. Hongjie Fitness Club was in the service industry after all, and they hated to see the police most. No businessman in the service industry liked to see policemen in police uniforms in his ce, because it could easily cause rumors. "Sister Hong, this case involves deliberate hurt and revenge. It''s good for you and us if we can finish the legal procedures," said the policeman with patience although he was losing it. He was implying something in his sentences. "I understand." Zhang Weihong nodded. She then raised her jaw all of a sudden. "Get the jerk over here." Two sturdy men supported Liu Shuming and appeared in front of everyone. Coach Liu''s head was shaved half naked and was wrapped in a thick bandage. He also looked listless like a defeated soldier. "He''s already under my control," said Zhang Weihong with an expressionless face. "We won''t tolerate any evil deeds in our club, but it''s not our responsibility this time." "Great." Another policeman nodded. His attitude was much better than his colleague. "Thank you very much for your cooperation, and we must take him away." Zhang Weihong hesitated for a while. She then said, "Can you tell me what has happened right here? We need to figure out whether our club should be responsible for the crime." Only the boss of Hongjie dared to talk to the police like that. Other people might not have the confidence to impose a requirement in that way. Chapter 12: Promotion

Chapter 12: Promotion

It was a reasonable request, so the two policemen stayed in the club to ask Liu Shuming the questions. Liu Shuming admitted to his behavior, but he insisted on saying that it wasn''t an act of well-nned revenge. He was freest night, so he went to drink with his friends. He then saw the girl walking by the window by ident. Although Zhang Weihong had warned Liu Shuming once before, he thought he would be fine as long as he didn''t cause trouble in their club. The second he saw the girl, his anger got the better of him, so he had a discussion with his friends, and they followed her behindter. The policeman asked right away, "What do you want to do to her?" Liu Shuming stammered for a while. He then forced himself to calm down. "I simply wanted to beat her to teach her a lesson, and I had no intention to rob her of money." "You didn''t say that yesterday!" The girl couldn''t stand it. "You said that you would rape me before you kill me." Saying that, she turned to look at Feng Jun. "Right?" Liu Shuming almost begged Feng Jun to help him at this moment with a pitiful look, but Feng Jun nodded with an expressionless face. "What? It''s ridiculous! I stopped you in an alley, and people walked in and out once in a while. It''s impossible for me to do that! I simply wanted to scare you," Liu Shuming argued. The girl, however, refused to let him get away with it and she red at him. "Who knows whether you prepared a car and nned to take me away after hitting me unconscious? Besides, I don''t think that you had the idea to return my bag." Liu Shuming was struck dumb for a long while, then shouted, "I didn''t seed, and it''s an attempted crime. You can''t me me for something I didn''t do. We must obey thew." A policeman had a bad impression of him andughed at him. "Thew? You don''t remember thew until now? Why didn''t you think about it when you tried to hurt the girl yesterday?" The girl said with pride, "I''m not afraid to tell you that I found you through surveince videos within a short time. Don''t you know how important the victim should be if she wants to do that for a small case?" Hearing that, Liu Shuming felt scared. He had worked for years in the society, and he absolutely knew it very well. There were too many petty crimes happening in a city every day, and the police normally only had time and energy to deal with serious ones. If the girl was able to get the surveince videos and find him within such a short time, she must have powerful connections. Thinking of that, Liu Shuming begged her, "I''m sorry, I''m terribly sorry. Please forgive me this time. I really simply wanted to scare you." The girl looked at him coldly. "Terrible things could have happened to me if no one had given me a helping hand yesterday." Liu Shuming turned to Feng Jun for help again. "Feng Jun, please say something now. I know I''ve offended you before, and I promise it won''t happen again." Feng Jun gave him a side nce, but he said nothing. Feng Jun wasn''t kind to everyone. He would protect the reputation of their club to a certain extent, but he would never give a helping hand to his enemy. "Alright, I think it''s enough," said another policeman. "Manager Zhang, from what we know till now, it has nothing to do with your club, and we need to take him away now." Zhang Weihong nodded without hesitation. "I now announce that he''s fired, and you can do whatever you should do. You don''t need to care about our reputation." Afterward, she turned and said to Liu Shuming with an expressionless face, "I have already warned you to behave yourself, but you wouldn''t listen, and now, you deserve the punishment." The two policemen ignored Liu Shuming''s sad scream and handcuffed him then took him away. The girl walked slowly behind and nced at Feng Jun before she left. "Do you want me to forgive him this time?" Liu Shuming heard it and paid all his attention to their conversation. Feng Jun said at once, "No, you can punish him as seriously as thew allows. I support you." The girl was surprised. "Punish him as seriously as thew allows?" "I never like him," said Feng Jun without feeling guilty at all. "You came here on your own, and I already did my best to protect the reputation of our club. I don''t think I should help him too." The girl shook her head and walked away. When they were gone, Zhang Weihong waved her hand at Feng Jun. "Come to my office. Yueling, you shoulde too." Manager Guo and Feng Jun went to Zhang Weihong''s office on the second floor. It was the first time for Feng Jun to enter here. The room wasn''t small, and it was more than 40 square meters, but the decoration was magnificent. There was arge desk, a bookcase, a wine cab, a leather sofa against the wall, and two low long coffee tables. In addition to them, a few potted nts, two calligraphy and painting were all the rest in the room. Zhang Weihong sat down alone on a single sofa with one leg crossed over the other. Her beautiful long legs swayed there, which made people feel dizzy. "Have a seat," she said. She then put on a serious expression. "Liu Shuming is in serious trouble now. Yueling, you must pay more attention to it, but don''t be involved." Guo Yueling seldom saw her leader being like that. "Does the girl have a powerful family?" "She isn''t very powerful, and I simply don''t want to mess with her, but her friend is really influential," said Zhang Weihong. "There was a girl in yellow among the four girls who came here the other day, and you must be respectful of her." Guo Yueling asked, "Have you watched the surveince video?" "Of course I did." Zhang Weihong rolled her eyes. "If I didn''t recognize her, I wouldn''t be willing to be involved in this trouble. Yueling, you should be more careful at your work." "I''m sorry. It''s my fault." Guo Yueling abruptly stood up in fear. Only now could she be sure that Zhang Weihong denied her solution the day before yesterday, not by ident, but on purpose. She lowered her head and reflected on her behavior seriously. "Feng Jun takes his job very seriously, and I simply wanted to use him to scare other staffers? I''ll give him a higher sry from this month. How much more money should I give him?" "You can make the decision on your own," said Zhang Weihong. She then turned to look at Feng Jun. She slightly nodded at him. "You''ve done a great job and protected the image of our club. I''m very satisfied with your performance." Feng Jun smiled, and said, "I just did my job. It''s not a big deal." Zhang Weihong observed him and said, "Did you tell other people that I have a good impression of you?" She was a proud woman, and she didn''t want to be used by Feng Jun to make rumors. There were many men who always wanted to have a sexual rtionship with her, but she never had any gossip. Feng Jun was struck dumb for a second. He then said, "Well, I simply told other people that you like my good grass in QQ farm." "Ha-ha!" Zhang Weihong snorted withughter. It was hard for her to be serious at this moment. It was actually an excuse Zhang Weihong made to warn Liu Shuming. The next second, she did her best topose herself. "Don''t y on your phone during your work, but it seems that you didn''t nt grass today?" "I did," said Feng Jun with embarrassment. "Well, I just harvested it earlier, so you probably failed to steal it." Zhang Weihong tried to make herself look serious at this moment. "Really, why?" However, her beautiful long legs were slightly shaking, which showed that she was in a good mood now. Feng Jun said with a serious expression, "I just bought a new phone yesterday, and I tested some functions. It won''t happen again." "Alright." Zhang Weihong dropped that unimportant topic. "You''ve done a great job this time, and you helped our club out of trouble. I should reward you. What do you want?" "Thanks, but I don''t think it''s necessary." Feng Jun shook his head. "I believe any staff member in our club would do the same thing." He wasn''t lying, and he really believed that. Nevertheless, Zhang Weihong was the boss, and she didn''t want to hear any negative answers. Therefore, she said, "You''ll be the leader of the security team in our club from now on, and you''ll have a reward of two thousand yuan." "What?" Manager Guo was surprised. "There isn''t a security team in our club." There indeed was no security guard in Hongjie Fitness Club, because all the fitness trainers were strong and muscr. If anyone dared to cause serious trouble here, Zhang Weihong would arrange for some people out of the club to deal with it. Zhang Weihong snorted, "There wasn''t in the old times, but there will be from now on. What? Do you think it''s a bad idea?" Manager Guo shook her head at once. "No, no, of course not." Feng Jun was a little surprised. He easily had a promotion today, and it seemed that he only needed to marry a beautiful rich heiress to be sessful now. Actually, it was just a joke. He had a double degree after all, and the position of an unimportant leader in a small fitness club couldn''t satisfy his ambition. He even wanted to quit after this month. Even so, he must show a good attitude at this time when his boss was very nice to him. When he walked out of the office, Guo Yueling closed the door and asked in a low voice, "Sister Hong, who''s the girl?" Zhang Weihong said, "You don''t need to know about the details. Without Feng Jun''s help today, our club would have to close for a few days." Afterward, she gave Manager Guo a side nce. "I don''t know why you dislike Feng Jun, but you must carry out my order. Do you understand?" She was quite serious. Chapter 13: Sell You My Phone

Chapter 13: Sell You My Phone

Within half an hour after Feng Jun left his boss'' office, he had his own office. Hongjie Fitness Club upied arge piece ofnd, but not a single room wasn''t needed. Manager Guo handed him the key in person, which showed their support for him. The office Feng Jun was assigned was in the corner of the second floor next to the surveince room. The room wasn''t big, and it was only 14 or 15 square meters, but it was his own office anyway. There were some pieces of debris piled up in the room, so Feng Jun cleaned it by himself. With this single room, he really didn''t want to go back to the dorm again. He didn''t stop cleaning until 11 am, and he was quite satisfied with his office. If he could have a bed, he could literally move out of his dorm. However, the next second, he was scared by that thought. Since when did he be so satisfied with his life after earning only a little amount of money? He was a man who had experienced an unbelievable adventure! Feng Jun locked his office and went back to the hall of their club. Other staff members also heard the news that Feng Jun was promoted to a leader. Although there was no one else in his team yet, he had the treatment of a leader. In fact, even the leader of the body-shaping team didn''t have his own office in Hongjie Fitness Club. The body-building team had an office, but it shared the room with the fitness team. Therefore, most people gave Feng Jun a strange look when they saw him, and only Xiao Li smiled at him. "Hi, Leader Feng, can I have a nap in your office at noon?" Feng Jun nced at her. "No, you can''t. Where should I have a rest if you upy my office?" Another receptionistughed. "You two can sleep together." "Nonsense!" Xiao Li seemed mad, but she was actually a little shy. She wouldn''t do that in the old days. Although she had a good rtionship with Feng Jun, she had no interest in dating him. Feng Jun clearly saw the change in her attitude toward him. He secretly curled his lips. A house indeed was the rigid demand in a man''s rtionship with a woman. Right at this time, someone said not far away from them, "Wow, I can''t believe that you''re a leader now!" Feng Jun turned to look at the person and smiled. "Hey, you didn''t forget that you still have a job." The person was tall and strong with a good-looking face. Although he did not look very masculine, he was full of energy and the type of man middle-aged women liked. He was Wang Haifeng, who was one of the several people Feng Jun got along well with in Hongjie Fitness Club. Wang Haifeng was five years older than Feng Jun, and he was nearly 30 this year. Even though he had a rich family, he was quite nice to other people. Some people might be jealous of Feng Jun or want to please him when he became a leader, but only Wang Haifeng could casually joke with him. Hearing that Feng Jun med him for noting to work, he was a little unhappy. "I asked for a leave, and I''m not in your team, right?" Feng Jun didn''t take it seriously and smiled. "Actually, there is no one else in my team now. Why don''t we drink together tonight?" "Tonight? I don''t know. I have something to deal with," said Wang Haifeng with an absent look. "Oh, why did you and Liu Shuming be enemies all of a sudden?" "He deserved the punishment," said Feng Jun without feeling guilty at all. "You''ve punished him before, so you should know what kind of person he is." "It''s different." Wang Haifeng shook his head and looked serious. "I punished him. It was only a fight and a dispute within ourpany, but you sent him to the police station. It''s too much." Seeing his expression getting more and more serious, Feng Jun frowned and asked in a deep voice, "What? Do you want to side with him against me?" "Of course not!" Wang Haifeng raised his voice. "Well, Liu Shuming used to be a member of an illegal gang in Zhengyang City, so you should be careful." Feng Jun was startled for a second, then smiled. "I didn''t want to send him to the police station, but he should take revenge on the right enemy if he really has the ability." "He doesn''t dare to mess with the girl," said Wang Haifeng. "I heard that he already has a n to pay you back. You''ve wounded his head anyway." Feng Jun felt it was funny and annoying. "He only dares to bully the weak. He''s a coward!" "It''s the rule of today''s society." Wang Haifeng disliked it too, but there was nothing they could do about it. "Oh, you can turn to Sister Hong for help to warn him not to hurt you. To be honest, I''m not afraid of him either, but I don''t have the opportunity to protect you if you''re not beaten by him." Wang Haifeng''s father had over a hundred million yuan in wealth, but his father kept a low profile in Zhengyang City, so not many people were aware of it. His older brother was also very outstanding among peers and held an important position with a bright future in the government. "It''s fine." Feng Jun didn''t take it seriously. "I know how to protect myself." "Fine," Wang Haifeng said. He and Feng Jun were actually the same kind of people who wouldn''t ask for others'' help unless they were left with no choice. Although Zhang Weihong had great influence in Zhengyang City, she was a woman after all, and they felt embarrassed if they were to turn to a woman for help. Therefore, Wang Haifeng could only remind Feng Jun to be careful. "Anyway, you can never be too careful. I heard that he has a rtionship with Rooster." Rooster was a famous head of a bunch of hoodlums in the nearby area. Although he didn''t have a high position, he was cruel and violent because of his work. "I understand. Thanks," said Feng Jun. He was touched by Wang Haifeng''s kindness. After that, they dropped the topic. Feng Jun asked, "What have you been up to these days? No one answered my calls." "Well, it''s a sad story. Oh, do you want my phone?" Wang Haifeng sighed with a sad expression and looked worried. Feng Jun gave him a nce with doubt, "What? Do you want to sell your phone to me?" "I can sell it to you at a low price if you want. I paid eight thousand yuan for it, and you can have it with two thousand yuan." Wang Haifeng waved his hand. He sounded very generous. "Do you want a SIM card? Thest three numbers were sixes. I can sell you at five hundred yuan." "No, I don''t want it." Feng Jun shook his head and turned him down without hesitation. "I can''t afford it." Wang Haifeng then made a hard decision. "Give me two thousand yuan, and you can have both the phone and card. Feng Jun, I give you that price for the sake of our friendship.." "No, thanks," Feng Jun interrupted him. "Are you in trouble again?" Wang Haifeng remained silent for a long while before he said, "I can''t give it to you for free, or you must give a reason to do that!" "No, I don''t want it even if it''s free," said Feng Jun with determination. "Give it to whomever you want to give." Even though they were good friends, he knew there was no free lunch in the world. Besides, given what he knew about Wang Haifeng, there must be big trouble behind the free phone. He was right, and Wang Haifeng looked annoyed at once. "Aren''t we good friends?" "Don''t y the friend card with me," said Feng Jun and nced around. "Do you want me to shoulder the responsibility for something?" "Ha-ha, it''s not serious. Let''s go to talk about it outside," said Wang Haifeng. They walked outside and found a ce where no one was around them. Wang Haifeng sighed. "Um, the thing is that my wife wants to see my transfer records on WeChat. You know I''ve been watching live streaming recently..." Hearing that, Feng Jun realized where the troubley. Although Wang Haifeng was quite cautious about his rtionship with other women in their club, he was simply afraid of trouble. He knew that women wouldn''t be willing to leave him once they found out about his family background. He was good-looking, rich, and sexy after all, so he surely could be confident. Even though he was careful in their club, he actually still wanted to y around. He ordered prostitutes whenever he went to drink. He was rich, and didn''t care about that little expense. It cost a lot of money to watch sexual live streaming because he had to spend a lot on the beautiful, sexy, female broadcasters. Sadly, he was already married, and his wife stayed alert all the time. Wang Haifeng''s wife was his ssmate in high school. His wife wasn''t very attractive, but she was determined to marry him. Unfortunately, Wang Haifeng''s family was very outstanding, so he had seen too many beautiful girls and had no interest in his wife. His father''s business was in big trouble afterward, and his wife''s father coincidentally had the power to help his father. His wife''s father was unwilling to be involved at the beginning, but his wife insisted on it. In fact, it was highly risky to help Wang Haifeng''s father, so his wife''s father needed to be very careful. After negotiation, the two families decided to form an alliance. Wang Haifeng''s wife was very considerate and took good care of him. However, it was totally uneptable in her eyes if Wang Haifeng slept with another woman outside. Because he had flirted with too many women before he got married, his wife paid a lot of attention to him after they were married. Not too long ago, she had checked Wang Haifeng''s call records. Feng Jun was aware of it too, and he hadughed at Wang Haifeng for it. If she wanted to see Wang Haifeng''s transfer records now, Wang Haifeng would surely be in big trouble. However, Wang Haifeng couldn''t think of a good way to deal with it. His father-inw still had an influence on his father''s business, and his wife treated him very well. There was no reason for him to treat her badly. His wife had countless strong points, but only this shoring made Wang Haifeng quite upset. Chapter 14: Can’t Delete the Transactions

Chapter 14: Can''t Delete the Transactions

Wang Haifeng was dissatisfied with his wife''s behavior. In his eyes, he didn''t think it was a big problem if a man loved hanging around with other women. Feng Jun didn''t know what to say about their marriage. After a long while, he said, "I think you can delete the transfer records in WeChat, right?" "I can, but I can''t delete the transactions," said Wang Haifeng with a sad face. In order to ruin the evidence, he had already thought of every possibility. "It''s like ounts which are ready to be checked at any time, and I can''t delete the records as I want, unless I cancel the payment function, but all the change details will disappear in that case. Even a fool will know there is a problem." Hearing that, Feng Junughed out loud. "If so, uninstalling WeChat will also be useless. After reinstalling, it will continue to disy." "Stopughing at me!" Wang Haifeng red at him. "If I had a good way to solve this problem, I wouldn''t sell my phone to you at a low price." Feng Jun raised an eyebrow and asked, "Can you solve the problem by selling your phone to me?" "I can make an excuse that you keep my phone, and I didn''t bother to ask it back," said Wang Haifeng. "My wife knows that we''re good friends, and you''re single. It''s understandable if you watch sexual live streaming." Feng Jun felt aggrieved. "My reputation and image will be ruined." "She''ll understand it." Wang Haifeng sighed and spread out his hands with a resigned look. "If other men are doing that, she''ll think it''s funny. Men are always like that, but I''ll be a tragedy if I''m doing that." Feng Jun rubbed his jaw. It sounded quite reasonable and he didn''t know what to say now. "I know, but I just feel that something isn''t right." He knew that Wang Haifeng had two phone numbers. One had three sixes at the end, which actually was his substitute phone number, while the other had four sixes, which he frequently used. It didn''t matter if Wang Haifeng gave him the substitute phone number. The next second, he finally figured out why he didn''t feel right. "How much have you spent on those beautiful, sexy girls?" "Um, twenty thousand yuan I think," said Wang Haifeng, feeling upset. "I''ve been tipping over a dozen sexy girls. I sent about 10 ''rockets'' to the most expensive one, and it''s less than ten thousand yuan." "What?" Feng Jun was surprised and rolled his eyes. "Do you think I''m the kind of man who will spend over twenty thousand yuan on beautiful, sexy girls on the Inte?" "It won''t be a problem." Wang Haifeng apparently had considered this question, and he answered sluggishly. "Didn''t the news say that there is a man who has embezzled public funds to support a sexy girl?" Feng Jun was mad. "You can''t do that to me. Aren''t we good friends?" Wang Haifeng, however, took it for granted. "Exactly because we''re good friends, shouldn''t you give me a helping hand when I need your help?" In fact, his smartphone was worth a lot of money, and it wasn''t easy for him to sell it to Feng Jun at a low price. "No, I don''t have money," said Feng Jun without hesitation. Wang Haifeng, however, wouldn''t be fooled by that trick. Actually, he had just heard a lot about Feng Jun. "I heard you just gained a reward of two thousand yuan, and..." Feng Jun shook his head and looked serious, "I haven''t had the money yet, and I need to live my life." Wang Haifeng was struck dumb for a second. He then sighed, "Alright, I can give it to you for free, alright?" He almost shouted it aloud. "It''s not a matter of money." Feng Jun still shook his head. "Do you really think that your wife will believe your excuse?" Wang Haifeng didn''t know what to say for a moment, then said after waiting for a while, "I don''t care whether she believes it or not. That''s all I can do. I can promise that I did nothing uneptable!" Although he made a promise, he didn''t look confident. Feng Jun thought for a while, then said, "Well, let me see whether I can help you remove the transactions." "Really?" Wang Haifeng doubted it. "Not the records, but the details?" Feng Jun nodded with a resigned look. He thought that he had made it very clear. "Are you sure?" Wang Haifeng still had doubt. "I remember that there is no IT degree in your two degrees, right?" "I learnt it on my own." Feng Jun rolled his eyes. "It''s hard for you to understand my wisdom given your IQ." Wang Haifeng still couldn''t believe him, and asked again, "Will the details appear again after I uninstall and install it again?" Feng Jun wasn''t sure about it, and he couldn''t help ncing at the stone ring on his wrist. It was lighter now. He did some tests on his new phonest night. First of all, he found that his new phone could also help him enter the space, and he made sure that his adventure had nothing to do with his old phone but the mysterious stone ring. Since he entered the space again, he must do something and went to steal other people''s vegetables. It was an amazing adventure because he could easily get into other people''s farms. It would be perfect if there wasn''t a dog. The dog which bit him was raised by Zhang Weihong, and Feng Jun regretted walking into her farm afterward. He was bitten by the dog, and he even dropped three coins. What was worse, even though the dog bit his consciousness, he still felt the pain. When Feng Jun was back in his own farm, he rested for a long while to get rid of the pain. After that, he tried to get his lost coins back. However, he failed to think of a good way to do that, so he buried another two coins in the earth because he was too bored. Actually, he didn''t know why he did that. Feng Jun didn''t care much about the virtual currency in the game, but he identally found that he could change the data in the game to some extent. It was an incredible finding, and he did several testster. The result proved that he was able to affect the date on the pages of his ownputer. In fact, the amount of coins in his garage in the game changed as the data changed in hisputer. Although Feng Jun didn''t understand why he was able to do that, he was quite excited about it. Before he could think of a good way to make full use of this finding, Wang Haifeng turned to him for help. He thought the transfer records in WeChat were simply ounts. It shouldn''t affect the money left in the WeChat wallet even if he changed the numbers on the ounts. In that case, he could try to delete the records. Anyway, although it might work, he could only delete the data in the phone. If Wang Haifeng''s wife removed the application and installed it again, it was highly possible that the transactions would show up again. Feng Jun couldn''t make the promise that everything would work well, but he still disdained Wang Haifeng''s IQ. "If you can delete the transactions, there is no need for you to remove the application. Anyway, you can remove it as you want when your wife stops checking it a whileter." "That''s right," Wang Haifeng nodded, then he suddenly realized something. "I just asked that casually. If you tell me that you can hack the database of the WeChat system, I won''t believe it actually." Well, I probably can try it next step. Feng Jun smiled. "Alright, let me have a try." There were four transfer records in Wang Haifeng''s WeChat, The first and second were both five thousand yuan, and the third and fourth were both ten thousand yuan. He indeed had spent a lot of money on beautiful, sexy girls on the Inte. Most importantly, there was detailed information about each transfer, and it was very easy to see the problem. Feng Jun was curious. "Why don''t you transfer the money with your bank card?" "At first, I thought that five thousand yuan would be enough. Online banking is troublesome anyway." Wang Haifeng replied with regret. "I thought that WeChat had a card tied to it, and it was more convenient to charge with change, but I identally charged thirty thousand yuan." In fact, he waspeting against other people to prove his wealth in the live streaming room, but such childish behavior sounded very embarrassing if he said it aloud, so he kept it a secret. "That''s good." Feng Jun nodded and let out a sigh of relief. "If you ask me to modify the online banking record, I will definitely cut off our friendship." Wang Haifeng rolled his eyes at him. "Sounds as if you really can do that. If you really have that ability, the Security Agency will hire you without dy." "To be honest with you, it''sbor work, so I must charge you if I sessfully delete the transactions," said Feng Jun with a serious expression. "No problem," Wang Haifeng agreed without hesitation. It was Wang Haifeng''s advantage that he didn''t want other people to take advantage of him, which would made him look stupid. It was also the reason why he said to sell his phone to Feng Jun, instead of sending him for free. At the same time, if other people asked for a reward after helping him, he wouldn''t be mean. He didn''tck money after all. Chapter 15: The Gentle Mrs. Wang

Chapter 15: The Gentle Mrs. Wang

Feng Jun took Wang Haifeng''s phone and walked into his new office. Wang Haifeng wanted to follow him into the room, but he was stopped at the door. "Don''t watch me when I''m at work." Wang Haifengughed for a second. "I''m just a little curious, and I''ll be quiet." Feng Jun said nothing and simply stared at him. Wang Haifeng thought for a while. He then agreed that his behavior was inappropriate. No matter who had the ability to change the data, they wouldn''t want other people to know or learn it. It must be pointed out that this kind of technology itself was suspected of being illegal and could easily be used to do illegal things. Therefore, he nodded. "Fine. Oh, wait, you haven''t told me how much you''ll charge me yet." Feng Jun waved the phone in his hand. "Let me see whether I can do that first, and we can talk about the fee afterward." He closed the doorter, and Wang Haifeng walked back and forth outside. In the end, he said, "I think I should go watch a film to kill the time." As a rich heir, Wang Haifeng drove a Audi Q7 to work, and there was a TV in it. He could watch any films and TV shows after it was connected to the Inte. After watching three episodes of a TV show, Wang Haifeng thought that he should give Feng Jun a call. When he called Feng Jun, Feng Jun had just finished lunch. "Luckily, I seeded, but it wasn''t easy at all." Knowing that, Wang Haifeng was excited and ran to his office. To his surprise, a transfer record of five thousand yuan disappeared out of the blue. The upper and lower records were seamlessly connected, but the next change bnce wasn''t right. If he weren''t very sure that he had transferred five thousand yuan during this time, he even would believe that it was the original change schedule. He smiled and gave Feng Jun a thumbs-up. "It''s unbelievable! You''ve done a good job." However, the smile froze on his face the next second. "Why did you only delete one record?" The three transfers of five thousand yuan and ten thousand yuan were still listed on the schedule. Feng Jun gave him a nce. "The more money it is, the more difficult to delete it. We should talk about the fee now." Wang Haifeng waved his hand and said without hesitation, "Say a number." Feng Jun thought for a while before saying, "Alright, you can set the price. We''re good friends after all, but I should tell you that it cost me much effort." "Money isn''t a problem. Delete them all, and I''ll give you five thousand yuan," said Wang Haifeng without hesitation. He didn''tck money at all, and five thousand yuan was nothing if he could avoid another argument with his wife. Feng Jun looked at him, but he said nothing. Although he wasn''t greedy, it indeed cost a lot for him to enter the space inside a phone every time. Besides, he hadn''t figured out a way to secretly and safely obtain arge amount of electricity yet. Seeing that he remained silent, Wang Haifeng frowned. "Isn''t it enough?" He was slightly surprised because he didn''t think Feng Jun was a greedy man. In fact, it was already a generous offer in Wang Haifeng''s eyes. The price was also times higher. Even though this skill was very unbelievable, he could finish it within a day. Feng Jun''s minimum sry was less than three thousand yuan. Thepany provided him with free food and amodation along with five insurances and one housing fund. His sry was at the middle level in Zhengyang City. He could also get tips andmissions after all. Wang Haifeng took out five thousand yuan at a time, mainly because he was really afraid of his wife causing him trouble. He thought that he was very generous, because it was close to Feng Jun''s two-month sry. However, Feng Jun wasn''t satisfied with it. They stared at each other for a long while before Wang Haifeng asked with a resigned look, "Isn''t it enough?" "Fine, the transfer record I just deleted for you is free. Are you satisfied now?" Feng Jun waved his hand. He felt resigned too. "Nonsense!" Wang Haifeng was a little mad. "I need you to delete all of them. As long as there is one left, I can''t exin it to my wife!" Feng Jun was also displeased. "If you don''t want to pay for the service, ask another person for help!" Wang Haifeng clenched his teeth. "If I could get help from other people, I wouldn''t ask you for help." He actually had that idea, but he failed to find someone who could help him with that. Feng Jun, instead, looked rxed. "You can turn to those who developed WeChat. They might have a good way to solve your problem," he said. "Seriously?" Wang Haifeng was more displeased. "I don''t have time to do that, and I don''t think they''ll help me. It''s not a matter of money, and it can damage thepany''s reputation. It can also be illegal." Feng Jun was annoyed too. "You know that it costs more than just money, right?" "Well..." Wang Haifeng hesitated for a while. "Five thousand yuan is nearly your sry for two months. I think it''s not a low price." "You are wrong," said Feng Jun. "Five thousand yuan is indeed my sry for two months in this club, but what I am doing for you is more valuable than my work in this club." He had experienced the adventure, and he hadn''t found a good way to replenish his energy yet, so the price should be high. Wang Haifeng suddenly realized that what Feng Jun could do for him was much more valuable than he thought. After thinking for a while, he gave in. "Is fifty thousand yuan enough?" Feng Jun thought for a while, but still shook his head. "Fine, I''ll only charge you thirty thousand yuan this time. It''s not expensive at all, but I won''t do you such a favor again even if you give me three hundred thousand yuan next time." Wang Haifeng rolled his eyes. "If it costs me three hundred thousand yuan, I''ll find a scapegoat for it." Feng Jun spread out his hands. "You can do that right now too. To be honest with you, I hate to bargain with you." "Alright." Wang Haifeng smiled and held his shoulder. "Don''t take it too seriously. Can you settle it this afternoon?" As a rich heir, even though he was just mad at Feng Jun for the high price, Wang Haifeng soon epted the reality. As long as it could be solved with money, it wouldn''t be a problem. Feng Jun thought for a while, then nodded unwillingly. "Remember, there are discrepancies in the details of the change. Don''t receive nor spend money these days, because I''m not sure whether the old records will show up again." "Don''t worry." Wang Haifeng made a promise, then he gave Feng Jun a side nce. "I still have some money in my ount on the live streaming website. Why don''t you open an ount too and I''ll transfer it to you?" Feng Jun waved his hand and said in an unkind tone, "Alright, alright, leave me alone now." However, to everyone''s surprise, Wang Haifeng had a much more jealous wife than they thought, and she came directly to Hongjie Fitness Club this afternoon. At this time, Wang Haifeng was exining the precautions while using equipment to a female customer. When he saw his wife, he nodded slightly and exined more seriously. Mrs. Wang understood her husband''s work, so she didn''t interrupt them. She was a jealous wife at home, but she knew that she should protect her husband''s dignity in public. Besides, the female customer was fat and over 40 this year, so Mrs. Wang didn''t feel stressed at all. The female customer, however, was confused by Wang Haifeng''s unusually enthusiastic attitude today. Men like beautiful women, and women like handsome guys. The woman had been asking questions for a long time, and finally she said something hypocritical. "I don''t think your exnation is different from other trainers, and I think you should improve your professional skills." Wang Haifeng was angry. He was a fitness coach, and it was something a body-shaping coach or even an attendant could exin well, but the woman thought that he wasn''t professional. However, he had to tolerate it. Mrs. Wang stood not far away and snorted lightly. Her husband was very nice at work, but the service job wasn''t easy at all. The woman heard it and gave her a nce. She thought Mrs. Wang liked this handsome man by her side too, so she asked Wang Haifeng more questions. When the woman was finally gone, Wang Haifeng was able to have a rest. His wife pulled him away and questioned him in anger, "Where have you been these days? You''ve been absent from work too." Wang Haifeng lied, "My older brother needed me to do something for him, and he forbade me to tell other people." It was a valid reason because his older brother was at a key moment of his career in politics now. In fact, exactly because his older brother was a politician, he didn''t choose to do a business and became a fitness trainer. Wang Haifeng''s father had a sessful business at an early time, so it had nothing to do with his older brother''s position in the government. However, if Wang Haifeng were to run a business too, rumors might abound as to the connection between his sess and his older brother''s power. Although Mrs. Wang was eager to ask more details about it, her family was involved in politics too, so she knew what she shouldn''t do. Therefore, she had to ept the reason. However, she suddenly asked, "Where is your substitute phone? My phone is out of battery, and I need to make a call." As she said that, she observed Wang Haifeng''s reaction. Wang Haifeng stayed calm and said, "I loan it to Feng Jun, and he''s sleeping in his office now. I''ll ask him for it when he walks out." Mrs. Wang nced at him and said, "I hope that he won''t smash your phone by ident." They had been married for years, and she knew her husband better than anyone else. Wang Haifeng put on an expressionless face, as if he didn''t hear that, but he begged Feng Jun to sessfully delete all the records in his heart. Chapter 16: A Woman’s Power of Observation

Chapter 16: A Woman''s Power of Observation

Feng Jun left his office at 5:30 pm. He was surprised to see Mrs. Wang. He then gave the phone back to Wang Haifeng as if nothing had happened. "Thanks, dude. I need to take a shower now, and I''ll give you two some space." When he was gone, Mrs. Wang nced at his back and asked her husband in a low voice, "Haifeng, don''t you think that Feng Jun is different today?" "Is he?" Wang Haifeng was surprised. "I don''t know." Mrs. Wang rolled her eyes at him, and said with disdain, "You can''t see any difference! I think he''s taller." "Taller?" Wang Haifeng rubbed his jaw and thought for a while. "You''re right. He looks taller now." "He was only as tall as your nose, but now he''s reaching your forehead," said Mrs. Wang with confidence. Wang Haifeng loved to talk about something else instead of his phone with his wife, so he said with a smile, "He must have shoe lifts in his shoes. Darling, did you notice his shoes?" "Alright, we''ll know itter. Now give me your phone." Mrs. Wang reached out her hand to Wang Haifeng and easily got back to the point. Wang Haifeng had to give his wife another phone. Mrs. Wang called her female friend for a short while and said nothing important on the phone. Afterward, she opened Wang Haifeng''s WeChat and said, "You can get back to your work now. I''ll see your WeChatments to kill time." She had no intention to return his phone, and Wang Haifeng didn''t dare to say anything about it. Therefore, he pretended to be honest and nodded. "No problem, you can check the transactions of the change in WeChat wallet too. I''m thinking whether Feng Jun used my phone to send himself a red envelope." "I don''t think Feng Jun will do something like that." Although Mrs. Wang said that, she still opened Wang Haifeng''s WeChat wallet. About 10 minutester, Feng Jun walked out of the locker room. He saw Wang Haifeng chatting with his wife, so he walked over with a smile. "Hi, are you worried that Haifeng might be flirting with other women? It''s the disadvantage of having a good-looking husband." Mrs. Wang smiled. "He''s been absent for three days and refused to answer my calls. I thought he was missing and was about to call the police." She was still mad at her husband, but she found nothing uneptable in her husband''s phone, so she wasn''t very angry. Seeing that, Wang Haifeng said at once, "Feng Jun and I are going to drink together tonight. Why don''t you go home before me?" "I don''t think it''s a good idea." Mrs. Wang was displeased. "Babe, you haven''t eaten at home for three days." "We eat takeout at home too. It''s not different from dining outside," said Wang Haifeng. Mrs. Wang felt a little aggrieved. "It''s you who don''t like the food I cook for you." Her family held a powerful position in politics, and she didn''t cook at all until she married her beloved man. It wasn''t easy for her to do that. Wang Haifeng gave her a nce with dissatisfaction. "The food you cook isn''t edible at all." Mrs. Wang was unstoppable when she tried to stop her husband from having a sexual rtionship with other women, but she wasn''t confident when she faced other problems, and she could only argued. "I don''t think it''s that bad." Seeing her pitiful face, Wang Haifeng softened. "Feng Jun just got promoted, and we''re going to celebrate it." Mrs. Wang turned to look at Feng Jun with surprise. "Are you promoted?" Feng Jun smiled. "Yeah, but it''s not a big deal, because I have nobody in my team." "You have your own office now. That''s a big thing," said Wang Haifeng. "We''re still sharing a room with another team." Mrs. Wang was very easy-going, and she changed her attitude at once. "If it''s true, you two must have a celebration. I don''t drink, so I''ll drive for Haifeng." Feng Junughed and nodded. "Great! Mrs. Wang, you''re really a good wife and you can save the money of hiring a designated driver in that way." Wang Haifeng wanted to drink with Feng Jun because he needed to transfer thirty thousand yuan to him. He clearly knew that his wife would have quarreled with him just then without Feng Jun''s help. Therefore, he must thank Feng Jun for it in case any idents happened. However, since his wife was here, he couldn''t bring it up. He chose a nearby fancy restaurant to show his sincerity. Feng Jun actually didn''t think further about it. He had entered the space of WeChat to change details twice today, and it consumed a lot of his energy. After all, the changed data would be reflected on the phone. He ate much before he began to drink with Wang Haifeng. Wang Haifeng could drink a lot and took good care of his health normally, but he had a free designated driver today and felt grateful to Feng Jun, so he enjoyed himself too. Feng Jun understood that Wang Haifeng might be worried if he didn''t take his money, so he asked himter when they were drinking, "Haifeng, I know your family owns a factory, can you rmend a good generator to me? The price should be around ten thousand yuan." Wang Haifeng gave him a strange look. "Why do you need a generator? Don''t you live in the dormitory?" "I want to buy one for my parents," said Feng Jun. He already made up an excuse. "They still live in a small town now." Wang Haifeng chewed a piece of duck with great force for a few times, then swallowed it. "I''m not clear about it, and I need to ask my fatherter. I''ll give you an answer tomorrow." Feng Jun nodded. "Thanks, please be quick, and I probably will quit the job after I get the pay for this month." "What?" Wang Haifeng was astonished. They had a good rtionship with each other, and Wang Haifeng justplimented Feng Jun''s unbelievable ability as a "hacker", so he didn''t want Feng Jun to leave. "You just got promoted. Why do you want to quit?" Feng Jun had a sip of his drink, then said slowly, "The promotion doesn''t bring me much money, and I can''t even afford a house. Haifeng, you know I can make much more money with my ability." Wang Haifeng understood what he was talking about. He just made thirty thousand yuan in an afternoon. "Fine, are you sure that you''re leaving?" "I''ll see." Feng Jun still needed to consider it. "I''ll quit either this month or next month." Mrs. Wang opened her mouth at this moment. "Are you going back to your hometown?" Feng Jun shook his head. "I don''t think so. I''ll stay in Zhengyang City. My hometown is a small town without many opportunities." Mrs. Wang nodded and sighed too, "Right, it''s hard to go back when you''re used to the bustling city." Wang Haifeng was a man and he had a different idea. "Do you already have a n?" Feng Jun thought for a while, then said, "I want to do transportation and sell foreign expensive goods to make more money. Like your expensive phone, I can make a lot of money by selling it as long as I can pass the customs from Xiang Jiang, right?" Mrs. Wang said before her husband again, "The phone made in Xiang Jiang isn''t very useful. I think the Hao Jiang version is better." As an heiress of a powerful family, she indeed knew a lot more than ordinary people. Wang Haifeng, however, shook his head. "It''s not easy to pass the customs as the first step. Even if you buy one for your own use, you have to unpack it when you pass the customs to make sure it is for yourself. People who work have a pair of sharp eyes." "Right." Mrs. Wang agreed. "How can you sell the phone without a package? If it is confiscated, the loss will be even greater. You can''t make much money by selling a phone." Feng Jun frowned again. "What if I bring back a batch of make-up products from Thand to sell? It should be easier, right?" Compared with phone trafficking, make-up products were really profitable. Mrs. Wang nodded once more. "As long as you can bring them back, I can help you sell them. I''m sure that you can have a 30% profit at least." It was wholesale and Feng Jun could have 30% profit and Mrs. Wang could make some money too. No wonder it was a huge profit. Feng Jun could only make a few hundred yuan by bulk smuggling of mobile phones, and the extra money must be given to the channel. It wasn''t a licensed product either, and there were no such things as licensed cosmetics. Hearing that, Wang Haifeng was dissatisfied with a frown. "Feng Jun, why couldn''t you do some legal businesses?" "I don''t have much money now, and it''s always dirty during the primitive umtion of capital," said Feng Jun without feeling ashamed at all. "Even if I''m going to open a restaurant, I still have to suppress my peers under the name ofpetition. I''ll only do a business in the gray area. Why can''t I do it when other people are doing that?" Wang Haifeng didn''t know what to say, because he knew it was the original sin of a capitalist. Even his own father had done many things that weren''t allowed by thew in the old days. Mrs. Wang tried to save her husband from embarrassment. "Feng Jun, if you really want to resell make-up products, you must prepare more money for it. You can''t run a small business, because you won''t even be able to earn your cost back." She knew that Feng Juncked money, so she said that on purpose to embarrass him. "I know." Feng Jun nodded and looked upset. "That''s the reason why I''m not sure whether I can quit this month," added Feng Jun. "I don''t want to work here any longer." Wang Haifeng made a promise at once. "If you want to do a business, I can lend you some money. A hundred thousand yuan won''t be a problem." Hearing that, Mrs. Wang gave him a nce, but said nothing. Wang Haifeng noticed that and asked her, "Babe, you can help him sell the products as long as he can sessfully bring them back, right?" Mrs. Wang slightly nodded and gently said, "Right. It''s easy as long as he can bring them back." They stopped the topic then. After that, the three of them drank for another half an hour before they left. Wang Haifeng actually ached to adjourn to another entertainment with sexy women, but his wife was here, so he could only watch Feng Jun leaving. "Babe, is it because you don''t trust him that you don''t want me to lend him money?" Wang Haifeng asked his wifeter, watching Feng Jun disappear in the night. Although they didn''tck money at all, they wouldn''t lend other people money when it wasn''t necessary. There were too many bad people nowadays, and they would lose their wealth if they weren''t careful. Feng Jun was only one of his colleagues after all, and he even wasn''t a local citizen. Mrs. Wang remained silent for a while, then said slowly, "I don''t think there are shoe lifts in his shoes." Chapter 17: Don’t Mess with Women

Chapter 17: Don''t Mess with Women

Wang Haifeng was a reliable man, and he collected the information about generators in the industry the next day. He rmended a brand without much fame to Feng Jun. The manufacturer of the brand was an original equipment manufacturer for a famous brand, so its quality was absolutely high. Moreover, there would be no problem with after-sales since he was the middleman. Feng Jun chose a 50-kilowatt generator, and it cost him sixteen thousand yuan. Wang Haifeng directly deducted the money from the thirty thousand yuan he owed him and only gave him fourteen thousand yuan. After that, Feng Jun needed to rent an apartment because a generator was too noisy. Feng Jun had a new phone now, and he sessfully found a suitable apartment on the Inte within two days. It was a self-built house in Xiaowu Vige. Xiaowu Vige was a vige in the city and was quite close to the city center. It was the earliest renovated vige, and now the price ofnd was sky-high. Thendlord of the rental apartment had built a three-story single-sided building. They needed to share the washroom, and a room was over ten square meters. The room on the first floor wasn''t well lit, and the monthly rent was 300 yuan. It was a reasonable price, although the condition wasn''t very good. Thendlord asked him to pay the rent as well as the deposit for three months at once, but Feng Jun couldn''t afford it right now. "Can I pay the rent for a month and the deposit for three months? There is nothing in the room." Thendlord, however, was unwilling to do that. "No, you can''t. It''s the rule. You have a key to the door of my house, and you should pay a deposit of nine hundred yuan for it. After all, if you lose the key, I have to change the door." It was total bullshit! Feng Jun couldn''t ept it. "How can you be sure that none of the tenants in your house has secretly copied the key?" The two negotiated with each other for a long while, and thendlord''s eyes suddenly lit up. "Oh, I just remembered that I have another house somewhere else." That house actually didn''t belong to him, but a street factory. The factory was already closed, but the government hadn''t thought of a good way to deal with the building yet. That lot was closer to the city, and thend price was higher, so there could be aplicatedwsuit. Thendlord''s father was guarding the gate there, and he secretly rented rooms to other people to make some money. Thendlord kept persuading Feng Jun to rent it and asked for two hundred yuan a month for it, and the utilities were free. However, the living conditions were a bit worse. Even the windows of the house were broken, and the window frames needed to be repaired and the sses should be reced. Feng Jun went to see it and liked it at first nce. Compared to thendlord''s own building, it was in a quieter ce near the city center. As for the bad condition, he didn''t care much about it. He liked it because there was nobody living inside and his privacy would be guaranteed. Thendlord''s father was a straightforward old man. "I can repair the windows and door for you, and you only need to pay me a little money. I know you''re a graduate, so I''m willing to rent a room to you." In addition to the factory building, there were seven or eight rooms which used to be offices and could amodate people. Nevertheless, if the tenants weren''t good, the janitor would be in trouble. About five years ago, someone rented the whole building and turned it into a brothel. The police received a report and removed the brothel right away. After that, thendlord''s father became the gatekeeper of this factory. Anyway, it was an abandoned factory downtown, and there was only Feng Jun in addition to the old man inside. Feng Jun didn''t care about the bad conditions, but felt lucky that he had a graduate certificate, which was useful sometimes. At the same time, he was worried that it might cause trouble if he moved in along with his generator. The old man, however, said with confidence, "You don''t need to be worried. Some scrap collectors used to live here. If I hadn''t paid special attention to them, the house could have been demolished by them." In other words, if there was anything valuable, it would have belonged to this factory. Feng Jun paid the rent for a month, and his generator was delivered the next day. He moved it into the factory and turned it on to test it. After finding that there was no problem with the operation, he signed for the goods. The old man had repaired his room well, and Feng Jun paid him 50 yuan. He then went to weed by himself. No one had lived here for a long time. In the cracks of the paving bricks, weeds were as high as half a person, and they could even cover the ground. It took him two days of free time to remove the weeds at the door and sort out a way for people to walk. It was almostte autumn. If these weeds weren''t removed, it could easily cause a fire by a spark from the generator. After removing the weeds, Feng Jun thought that he should take his stuff in their club overter. He decided to do that after he had the sry for this month. There were only three days away from the payday, and Feng Jun could have over eight thousand yuan this month. It was a lot in Zhengyang City, but it was barely enough for him to afford a house. It was just enough to buy a bathroom. If he spent half of his sry every month, he would have to save money for two years to buy a bathroom. He had to make some changes. Feng Jun made up his mind. He was a man who had experienced the adventure after all. However, before he could do that, Guo Yueling had a private talk with him the next day. There was a strange expression on Manager Guo''s face. "Feng Jun, are you still nting grass these days?" Feng Jun was startled. He then nodded. "Yeah, but not very often." Manager Guo gave him a meaningful look. "Sister Hong hasn''t stolen the grass from your farm for a long time, right?" "Well..." Feng Jun thought for a while. He then nodded. "Probably, I don''t pay much attention to it. What''s wrong?" "Great." Manager Guo suddenly looked rxed. "Since you don''t pay much attention to our boss, our boss can ignore you as well." There was no expression on Feng Jun''s face, but his heart sank slightly, and he knew something that he didn''t understand had happened. Anyway, he had gone through two years of social training, and he was still calm, and raised a smile. "Sister Hong is the general manager, and it''s quite normal if she ignores me, right?" Guo Yueling remained silent, tilted her head slightly, and looked at him with interest. She enjoyed it when he felt embarrassed. She observed Feng Jun for a minute before smiling. "Well, I can inform you on behalf of our club that you are fired." Hearing that, Feng Jun was struck dumb. He had just been promoted for fewer than 10 days, and now, he was fired. Although he already made up his mind to quit the job this month or next month, he was unwilling to be fired beforehand. It felt totally different. Therefore, he wore an annoyed face and clenched his teeth. "Why? What have I done wrong?" However, Guo Yueling quietly appreciated his gaffe, waited for a while, then answered slowly. "There is no reason for that. We simply think that you''re not suitable to work here any longer. Don''t worry, you''ll still get your pay for this month." The payday was still three days away, which meant he could get paid without working for three days. However, Feng Jun was still furious. A man could be destroyed but not defeated. Besides, he hated Manager Guo''s tone and attitude when she said that to him. It sounded as if he were a beggar. Feng Jun wanted to curb his anger, but he couldn''t tolerate the humiliation. He took a deep breath in andposed himself. "I need to see Sister Hong and ask her face to face." Manager Guo sneere, and looked at him with sympathy. "Don''t be stupid. Sister Hong told me to tell you that news in person, and she doesn''t want to embarrass you." Feng Jun took another deep breath to calm himself down. After a long while, he raised a smile. "Well, since you''re very honest with me, I think I should tell the truth too. Actually, I have the idea to quit this month, and it''s not bad to leave here earlier." Nevertheless, what he just said was merely a joke in Manager Guo''s ears. She sneered again, "Oh, really? What a shame! I thought I should give you a sry for another month aspensation, but it seems that you don''t need it." Hearing that, Feng Jun clenched his teeth in anger. At this moment, he really hated Guo Yueling to death. He absolutelycked money, and he would take the sry for two months if he could have thepensation, although it would make him feel a little humiliated. In addition, he might hate Hongjie Fitness Club less for the sake of the money. Would Guo Yueling pay him an extra month''s sry? She might or might not. No matter what, she only said this after he announced that he wanted to resign in order to humiliate him. Now even if thepany really intended to give him one more month''s sry, he had no face to take it. He stared straight at Manager Guo with an expressionless face till she avoided his eyes. "Good, very good." Guo Yueling somehow felt stressed when Feng Jun said the three simple words. At this time, she didn''t dare to look at him with joking eyes. She just dropped her eyelids and said, "You can go to the finance department to get your sry now." She didn''t feel relieved and sneered once more until Feng Jun mmed the door and left. Afterward, she made a call. Once the call was answered, she changed her face. "Sister Hong, I had the talk with him, and he epted it," said Manager Guo in a serious tone. Zhang Weihong remained silent for a while on the phone. She then said, "Did you give him the sry for next month aspensation?" Guo Yueling wore a wry smile. "He told me that he already has the idea to quit this month. He doesn''t care about it." Zhang Weihong sighed and remained silent for a few seconds, then she hung up the call. Hearing the busy tone from the receiver, Guo Yueling also put her phone down with a cold smile on her lips. Feng Jun, you should never mess with women! Chapter 18: Taotao.com

Chapter 18:

Feng Jun guessed that Guo Yueling must have made things difficult for him on purpose because she was forced to not punish himst time because of Zhang Weihong''s sudden appearance. Actually, it was Zhang Weihong''s decision, but she punished him for that. Feng Jun could onlyin to himself. Women indeed were strange creatures. However, he didn''t know that Zhang Weihong was unwilling to see him leave to some extent. From his opinions, Manager Guo didn''t dare to fire him without Zhang Weihong''s permission. After all, Zhang Weihong had a good impression of him, and he was able to talk with her. Nevertheless, it wasn''t important now, because he was too embarrassed to see Zhang Weihong after being humiliated by Manager Guo. In fact, he slightly hated Zhang Weihong in his heart, because she refused to tell him the reason face to face even if she wanted to fire him. Anyway, there weren''t many good people in Hongjie Fitness Club. To his surprise, the finance manager who always caused him trouble in the old days was quite nice to him today. The finance manager was assigned by their director, but the director had a very close rtionship with Zhang Weihong, so the finance manager didn''t dare to cause Zhang Weihong any trouble at work. Nevertheless, she wouldin whenever she felt displeased about something happening in the club. However, when she gave Feng Jun his sry this time, she kindly said to him, "Feng Jun, someone in the Cultural and Sports Bureau of our city wants you to be fired this time. We can''t afford the result if the person is displeased, so our club can''t protect you." Feng Jun finally knew the reason why he was suddenly fired, but he was quite surprised. "When did I offend the Cultural and Sports Bureau?" "No idea." The finance manager shook her head. She then said, "Is it because of Liu Shuming? He''s a hoodlum with some connections." Although she had a bad impression of Liu Shuming, she showed excitement on her face when she talked about him. She was over 40 this year, but she still loved gossip. Feng Jun slightly nodded. For an outsider like him, Liu Shuming, as a local citizen of Zhengyang City, had too many advantages. There were too many external forces that he could use as well. Whenever Liu Shuming encountered trouble, he could easily find the rted local people to help him. It was the reason why people became vulnerable once they left their hometown. "Why don''t you turn to the girl who sent him to the police station for help? I think she might be helpful," said the finance manager. She gave Feng Jun advice because she disliked the result too. It was a good suggestion, but Feng Jun already hated to work here any longer. He didn''t want to abase himself anymore and he had his own n for his future. He was going to quit the job anyway. Most importantly, he wasn''t familiar with the girl, and he honestly didn''t know how to ask her for help. Therefore, he smiled at the finance manager and said, "Thank you for your advice, but I don''t think it''s necessary." He didn''t have much baggage, only two trolley cases. One was 20 inch, while the other was 24 inch. No one went to check his luggage bags because nobody dared to steal anything from Hongjie Fitness Club. If small objects were missing, Hongjie Fitness Club wouldn''t bother to search for them, but Zhang Weihong certainly would teach the thief an unforgeable lesson if any valuable objects were absent. Wang Haifeng was sent out by thepany to help a brotherpany give a lecture. He was mad once he heard Feng Jun was fired when he came back, and he went to see Guo Yueling in great anger. Other staff members were afraid of Manager Guo, but he wasn''t, because he had connections in this city. Although he was a staffer, thepany also relied on him to deal with some problems in the society. Unfortunately, Feng Jun was already fired and gone, and he could do nothing about it now. Therefore, he went to see Zhang Weihongter, and Zhang Weihong gave him a very simple exnation. "The four girls were sexually harassed in our club, and someone in the bureau said it isn''t enough to only punish Liu Shuming." Wang Haifeng was stunned. "Didn''t Feng Jun protect a girl from being hurt by Liu Shuming? He''s the girl''s life savior!" "I don''t know, but they don''t care about it." Zhang Weihong wore a resigned look. "The person didn''t make it very clear, and I didn''t know how to defend Feng Jun. He mainly got involved for fun. If I made it clear, I probably would stand in his way." Hearing that, Wang Haifeng was confused, and asked again, "Why didn''t Feng Jun turn to the girl for help? It should be easy." "He should do that by himself." Zhang Weihong took out a cigarette and lit it, then blew out a stream of smoke. Her beautiful face was covered with white smoke so that other people couldn''t see her expression. "He must be smart to live in this society. If he can''t figure it out by himself, it isn''t other people''s duty to teach him." Wang Haifeng nodded thoughtfully. "You''re right. It isn''t appropriate for other people to give him advice at this time." "Right." Zhang Weihong slightly nodded and gave him a nce of appreciation. "You''re not as impulsive as your father told me." Wang Haifeng rarely flushed. "Um, I heard it often from other people, and I actually don''t know much about it." Feng Jun didn''t know that Wang Haifeng was full of anger because of him because all he wanted now was to charge himself. He didn''t know how to do that because it was dangerous to charge his body physically. At 220 voltage, he could be electrocuted. Therefore, he bought three phone chargers for 50 yuan from a flea market. He charged himself with a phone charger the first and second times, so he wanted to try again this time. He didn''t dare to test the electricity of the street factory, so he went to the decoration market and bought ten 2 amp fuses at five yuan. After connecting the fuses to the switch, he plugged in the mobile phone charger again and began to charge his old phone carefully. The phone charger worked properly. When he put his left hand on his old phone, the arc shed, the charger burned again, and the fuse melted. Fortunately, only the fuse melted this time, and the city transformer outside was fine. The light in the old man''s room also became dim for a second. The old man was reading a newspaper. He looked up at the bulb with surprise. He then lowered his head and continued to read. Feng Jun stopped what he was doing and began to reflect on his test. There must be too much current. This was the conclusion he came to. As for why the transformer wasn''t burned this time, he believed it was the effect of the 2-amp fuse. A 2-amp fuse could drive up to 500 watts of electrical appliances. The fuse of Hongjie Clubhouse was more than 2 amps. Normally, the switch of the main power gate must be over 30 amps or even 50 amps in an ordinary household. The fuse in the club should be above 100 amps. If there was such a strong instantaneous current passing through, coupled with the current of other users, it seemed to be possible to break down the city transformer without tripping his own breaker. Anyway, as a graduate of arts, Feng Jun only made one conclusion in the end. He should feel lucky that he bought 2-amp fuses. After that, Feng Jun changed the fuse and an old charger, then decided to charge his new phone. The second he touched his new phone with his left hand, the charger was burned once more, but his new phone remained fine. It seemed that not only the old phone could help him charge himself. It was good news. However, before he could check whether his new phone was fine or not, the old man hit his newspaper, walked out of his room, and shouted loudly all of a sudden. "Who''s stealing the electricity again?" The wires in the street factories were often connected indiscriminately by other people. Even the old man himself provided convenience to others to make a little money by the way. However, he couldn''t ept unstable voltage. Moreover, they must have a sense of propriety when they stole the public electricity. If they did it over the top, no one would be able to take advantage of it. Feng Jun quietly stuck out his tongue and changed the fuse in silence. He then checked his new phone. In a few seconds, he smiled. There was nothing wrong with it! It was really good news. If he could only charge himself with his old phone, he wouldin about the adventure, because the old phone was too outdated. In addition, he had paid two thousand yuan for his new phone. If it was damaged, he would be heartbroken. Anyway, the results of the preliminary tests weren''t bad, but he didn''t dare to do more tests tonight because the old man would be furious then. As long as he had other choices, he wouldn''t use the generator, because it was too expensive. Although Wang Haifeng promised him one-month free recement, one-year free repair, and lifelong maintenance, it cost him over ten thousand yuan and why should he take that risk? It would cause himself and other people trouble. Because Feng Jun had nothing else to do now, he yed on his phone and couldn''t move his sight away from an icon. He ached to touch it with his left hand to try other functions. However, the energy of the stone ring on his wrist was lower than 50% now, which was only enough for him to enter the space in his phone 10 times without carrying any stuff. It was a measurement set by himself. Even though it wasn''t very urate, it was approximately right. Ten times weren''t a few, but Feng Jun had a strong sense of crisis. He had savings of more than ten thousand yuan, so it was obvious that he wasn''t the kind of person who lived from paycheck to paycheck and he always used to leave a little margin for himself. If he really was going to make a lot of money by smuggling, 10 times were barely enough. Since he couldn''t do more tests now, he decided to shop on . Chapter 19: 220 Volts

Chapter 19: 220 Volts

Feng Jun had a very clear understanding of his own n. He couldn''t rely on good luck to make a fortune. Smuggling was the best way for him now, but he hadn''t figured out a good way to charge himself without causing any damage. He probably had to collect arge number of magical stones in the space which seemed to be a Xianxia world, which might be his best choice. Magical stones were quite effective in charging. If he could find a way to learn cultivation techniques, it would be for the best. Anyway, all the above was his guess. Feng Jun wanted to enter the strange space to take another adventure to see whether he could find a gold mine. He wasn''t sure how much danger was hidden in that space, so he must be well-prepared. This time, he needed to buy more than just clothing, food, and other things for him to survive in a wild ce. He must have something for self-defense. Although he couldn''t buy weapons with great lethality, he better had the ability to protect himself. Feng Jun shopped for a long time on Taotao. He had bought a Kukri before, so it wasn''t strange to him, but he wasn''t adept at it as a graduate of arts. He chose several online stores and talked with their owners, then bought lifelines. Actually, he bought more than just lifelines. Although he needed them, he bought some supplies that were not on disy in the name of buying life-saving ropes. For example, a powerful crossbow or a Kukri for an actual fight would never be shown on the shelves. He could only have a private chat with the store owner and buy them in the name of buying other things. Although Feng Jun didn''t know much about survival equipment, he knew that good things cost much. While he enjoyed shopping online, he spent nearly ten thousand yuan without himself realizing it. This speed of spending money was really terrifying. At this moment, he deeply felt why the hand-chopping buyers were called "hand-chopping". In fact, even he himself wanted to chop his hands to stop himself from spending so much money. Besides, what he bought might not be genuine, and could only be not fake. Anyway, Feng Jun didn''t regret it. Safety was the most important thing in his eyes, and he wouldn''t hesitate to spend a lot of money to protect himself well. If he lost his life, he wouldn''t be able to enjoy the adventure no matter how exciting it was. When he closed the page of Taotao, it was already 4 pm, so he stood up and walked outside. The old man was yelling at the door, asking all the people who secretly connected his wires to take the initiative to withdraw them; otherwise, he would cut the wires himself. Some people who stole the electricity had bribed him, but a guy had made his light dimmed twice today. He failed to catch the person, and even nobody listened to his threat. He was very unhappy about it, and must do something to stop it from happening again. The old man was a viger in Xiaowu Vige. Although he was a little greedy, he wouldn''t care about his past good rtionship with other people once he got angry. He wasn''t a man who had a sense of the overall situation. In his eyes, he only had asked for cigarettes and drinks when they stole the public electricity in the old days, and they didn''t pay much for it. He only wanted them to stop doing that right now, and they should feel grateful. Feng Jun was in no mood to listen to the old man shouting, so he rode a shared bicycle and went to buy more fuses and chargers. On the road, he couldn''t help butin that it indeed cost much money to do scientific research. On the day Feng Jun was fired, he kept on buying stuff, and time flew fast when he was busy dealing with his own things. It was already 6:30 pm when he rode back to his rented room with several bags. It started to rain halfway. The rain this time wasn''t as heavy as the onest time, but the raindrops weren''t small and were quite dense. He didn''t bring an umbre with him because he was a man and didn''t care about that, and he had to ride in the rain now. The chargers and fuses he bought shouldn''t be exposed to rain, so he stopped at once and carefully wrapped them with twoyers of stic bags. This was his life as a poor young man in a big city. He could be in the rain, but the goods couldn''t. When he finally arrived where he lived, the denim clothes on her body had been soaked and water dripped along the hem. At the factory, the old man called an electrician and cut along the mainline after pulling the switch off, but it started to rain halfway, so they had to stop. When Feng Jun came back, the switch in the factory was just pulled on. Seeing himing back wet, the old man said, "The wires in the factory are aging. Don''t use the electric stove to dry your clothes. Change your clothes instead." Feng Jun nodded and went to change his clothes in his room, then he dined at the small restaurant by the gate. He ordered a big bowl of hot rice noodles, which was apanied by five pancakes. He didn''t go back slowly until he was full. The rain wasn''t very heavy, but thend in the factory was already a bit muddy. He walked on it and felt lucky that he had already leveled the ground roughly, otherwise he would have to change his clothes again when he walked inside. As he walked to the door of his room, he stared at a wooden board in a daze. He nned to use this wooden board to level the generator at the beginning because the generator would be shaking with a lot of noises once it started to work. Although the machine he bought was a famous brand, it was produced by an OEM factory. Itcked some shock absorbers and noise istion, so it was noisier than the genuine one. Therefore, he ttened such a wooden board on the ground outside the door, and it could absorb the force when the generator began to work. Unfortunately, the wooden board was covered in water now. He originally nned to try to use the generator to charge at night after he had learned the basic rules by testing, but he didn''t expect to encounter such a situation. What was worse, it was still rainy now, and the generator might cause idents if it worked in weather like that. As a result, he could only continue to use the public electricity. Luckily, it was a rainy night, and the old janitor hid in the house, drinking and chatting with the electrician from the vige. Feng Jun quietly put on a 10-amp fuse and picked up a charger. This time, he nned to hold the charger directly with his own hands instead of charging through the phone. In his eyes, the voltage of the charger was very low. Even if he was shocked by the electricity, it shouldn''t be a big problem. However, he didn''t notice there was rain in the charger in his hand. The next second, he was heavily hit by the electricity, but luckily he didn''t scream out loud. The old man was also affected. As soon as he raised his ss to drink, the light was off, and it was totally dark in his sight. The electrician next to himughed. "Ha-ha, it''s tripped." The old man was about to be mad, but gave it up when he heard theughter. "Did you rece the main brake fuse with a thin one?" "Yeah, isn''t it what you want?" The electrician smiled at him. "The fuse will melt once there is too much power. Whoever uses much electricity will suffer the pain." The old man wanted that effect because he used little electricity in his daily life. He even didn''t watch the TV often. As long as there were batteries in his radio and he could listen to shows as usual, he would be satisfied. He also had a mobile phone, a real old phone, with big buttons and loud voice. He would be fine even if it was out of power. He wasn''t a young man who couldn''t live without a smartphone. Therefore, the old man lit a candle afterward, but he stopped the electrician from lighting the other one. "What? Are you worried about pouring the drink into your nose?" "You are so mean!" The electricianughed at him. "It''s more convenient to eat with two candles." The old man rolled his eyes. "I would rather rece the fuse than light two candles." Actually, he wasn''t used to living a life without electricity, but he insisted on not changing the fuse upon thinking that others might live a harder life than him at this moment. When they were chatting casually, they heard noises from the building in the factory. The electrician couldn''t be more familiar with the noises and he cocked his eyebrow. "Does the graduate have a generator?" "Yeah." The old man nodded. "He needs to do phone tests, and he can''t be short of electricity." The electrician shook his head and didn''t think it was important. "Why couldn''t he wait for a while?" Feng Jun absolutely couldn''t wait, and he was happier than ever now. The moment the charger was plugged into the socket after rain entered it, an electric arc was released, and his left hand was electrocuted. Feng Jun didn''t realize that he was just electrocuted by 220 volts until the electric power was tripped off. This wasn''t the first time that he had been electrocuted. It had happened once when he was a kid, and it was an ident because he was too naughty back then. It didn''t cause a serious result, but he could never forget the feeling. However, he didn''t have strong feelings this time. Feng Jun thought about it for a long time, and finally he was sure that he did not wrap the charger tightly, which caused the rain to enter. This major negligence brought him a different experience, and it was a surprise in his eyes. For a long time, Feng Jun had the idea of directly charging himself with the city electricity, but the ident that happened in his childhood gave him a deep and bad memory. It also left him the psychological shadow. He always wanted to charge himself without a phone, but he didn''t dare to do that until now, which happened by ident. However, he felt that 220 volts weren''t so scary this time. Although it sounded scary, it didn''t cause any injuries. He was still fine even when the main switch was off. Since he could directly charge himself with the city electricity and it didn''t feel bad, Feng Jun decided to do some new tests. He turned on the generator again in his room. When the generator was running stably, he took two more wires, stripped the instion on both ends, and carefully inserted them into the two holes of a socket. This socket was connected to the output terminal of the generator, and there was a 100-amp protection switch in the middle. One end of the two pieces of wire was inserted into the socket, while the other end was exposed to the light. At the top was a bright copper core, which was silently telling the danger. Nevertheless, it was a pure temptation in Feng Jun''s eyes now. Chapter 20: Black-Dragon Jade

Chapter 20: ck-Dragon Jade

For most people, a 220-volt alternating current was extremely dangerous. Although Feng Jun majored in arts in university and he hadn''t suffered great pain just then, he knew it very well. Therefore, he was quite cautious when he did the test. He used the back of both hands to carefully touch the bare copper core. It was said that a man''s hands would subconsciously clench once they felt danger, which was regarded as a stress response of the human body. If he held the copper core with his palms, it would be highly risky. In fact, most people would use the back of their hands to test whether a ss of water was hot or not. The back of one''s hand would subconsciously move away the second it felt danger. The back of Feng Jun''s left hand first touched the bare copper core followed by the back of his right hand. The next second, both of his hands bounced away. In fact, this was also because he was overly nervous. However, he was quite satisfied with this test, because he really felt the electric shock and his whole body was numb. It was just numb for a second, and it was to an eptable level. He tried it twice with the back of his hands and found no problem with it. He felt a little numb, but it was really just numb. It was far away from his endurance limit. Then he tried to turn his right hand over and used one palm and one back of his hands. Afterward, he tried two palms. When he used both palms, Feng Jun didn''t grasp the wire tightly. He lightly ced the little finger of his left hand on it just like when he found the magical stone. As an adventurous man, he unexpectedly found the same feeling of touching the magical stone, and his left hand was hot while his wrist was cool. However, the heat was extremely subtle, not as much as one-thousandth of that of the magical stone, or even less than one-ten-thousandth. To his surprise, the 100-amp switch wasn''t flipped off. Feng Jun didn''t bother to think about the reasons this time. He took himself as the protagonist in a novel, and a protagonist always had good luck. He had experienced many unbelievable things after all, and was already used to it. Nevertheless, he soon discovered the heat gradually increased as the little finger of his left hand pressed the wire harder and harder. As time went by, even the sound of the generator changed slightly. The closer the contact was, the more power the generator would output. Now the protection switch at the output of the generator was 100 amps. Even if a 50 kW generator was connected to a 200-amp switch, it wouldn''t be overloaded under normal circumstances. Feng Jun had no intention to try that because he was too careful and thought that a 100-amp current was very strong. If he destroyed the transformer of the city electricity, it was a public facility anyway, but this generator was his own property. Feng Jun finally found out with joy that he had found the right way to charge himself. Instead of using a mobile phone, he could directly touch 220-volt electricity with his hands. However, it didn''t take long for him to get frustrated. The charging speed was too slow. He charged for almost an hour and used about 20 kWh, but the mark of the stone ring on his wrist didn''t change at all. He was sure that the stone ring mark had absorbed the electricity, but he couldn''t see any changes. Since he couldn''t see any changes, it meant that the energy wasn''t enough. Feng Jun decided to be patient and waited for a longer time. As long as he found a reasonable way to replenish energy and the n could be implemented smoothly, all the waiting would be worthwhile. He was a person with persistence; otherwise, he wouldn''t be able to get a double degree smoothly. As long as there were a goal and a way, he was definitely one of the people who could persist in reaching the goal. However, after twenty hours, he had the idea to quit, because it was really slow. During this period, in addition to sleeping and eating, he kept on charging for almost twelve or thirteen hours. The increased energy was too little to count. ording to his estimation, even if he tied his hands to the wire, he could only charge one energy point at most. He had kept charging for 24 hours and every hour cost about 16 kilowatt-hours of electricity even if the current was only 80 amps. After 24 hours, it could be about 400 KWh. Feng Jun needed at least five energy points to enter the space once. In other words, he had to charge for five days and five nights to get in and out of the space once. He needed more energy if he wanted to carry stuff with him. "Now I know why the transformer exploded." Feng Jun sighed sincerely and said, "This way of charging is too expensive, and I can''t afford it." A diesel generator was certainly convenient, but the cost was too high. If a 50-kilowatt generator worked economically, the cost of one kilowatt-hour of electricity was more than one yuan. He had to pay over four thousand yuan for 2,000 KWh in that case! Feng Jun believed that he definitely could make money and his first pot of gold by smuggling, but the problem now was that he was really poor. His capital chain could easily break if he wasn''t careful. He already used the thirty thousand yuan Wang Haifeng paid him to buy a generator and various materials. He even used his sries. He bought a new phone and rented an apartment afterward, so he only had less than four thousand yuan in his pocket now. There was over ten thousand yuan in his bank card, and all his cash was less than twenty thousand yuan. He needed money to purchase goods in the future. He was reluctant to spend four to five thousand yuan on diesel fuel at this time. Besides, he felt too embarrassed to borrow money from Wang Haifeng after leaving the club. Feng Jun felt cornered and didn''t know what he could do now. He hated to contact his parents only for money. He was an adult after all, and he shouldn''t ask his parents to continue to sacrifice themselves for him. Thinking of the big problem, he couldn''t help but use greater force with his hands, and the protection switch tripped at once. I need to have a break. Feng Jun stood up and stretched his sore arms, then walked out of his room. This was the second time that the protection switch tripped. Because he had been carefully controlling the generator, the generator wasn''t damaged. After all, the redundancy was more than a double. The problem was that it cost too much time to charge. Feng Jun put his hands in his pockets and walked out with his mind wandering about. He could only get five energy points every five days and five nights. If he wanted it to work for a long time, he could only charge five points in 10 days, because his body needed enough rest. In that case, he had to charge for at least 30 days in order to carry goods into the space once. Even if he didn''t consider the cost of diesel, he could only carry goods into the space once a month, and he had to charge during the rest of the month. Upon thinking of that, Feng Jun was quite upset. He was still young and the time was good. He still wanted to enjoy his life and he couldn''t go to a bar with a one-person high generator. The charging time was too long, which was the reality that he really didn''t want to ept. Even if he could make a fortune in the future, this defect would seriously affect the quality of his life. An idea dawned on Feng Jun that he could probably try an electric current of 380 volts. The next second, Feng Jun shook his head and gave up that idea because he didn''t want to die. It was much stronger than 220 volts, and the arc could already hurt people before he touched it. Feng Jun wouldn''t refuse to take a risk, but it must be worth trying. Ten days had passed by, and he wasn''t the poor young man anymore. With the adventure, he should enjoy and cherish his life. In that case, he didn''t want to take unnecessary risks. Anyway, he only needed to think of a better way. He could probably find a ce to use the city''s electricity without anyone noticing him. Thinking of this, Feng Jun walked out of the gate. It was only a little past 5 pm, and he rode straight to a jewelry store, "Li Dafu". "Li Dafu" was a famous jewelry brand in Zhengyang City. It had branches in other cities, but didn''t expand to another province. Although there were many international jewelry brands in Zhengyang City as a quasi-provincial city, most local citizens preferred "Li Dafu" than other famous brands. Other jewelry businessmen evenined that the local citizens disliked brands from other ces. Feng Jun went there to see rubies. If there were other high-quality jewels, he wouldn''t mind looking at them too. Attendants in "Li Dafu" were quite enthusiastic, and none of them disdained Feng Jun for his shabby clothes. They knew that most of their customers were local citizens. Almost every local couple needed to buy a set of "Li Dafu" jewelry for their wedding. Although the store was about to close today, a saleswoman still served Feng Jun with enthusiasm. Feng Jun walked around in the shop, but he failed to have the feeling that would make his wrist hot. Even if he knew the ruby in the wilderness was definitely not a ruby on Earth, he still felt quite disappointed. In the end, he asked the saleswoman to give him two rubies and a piece of jadeite. He then felt them up close again. Unfortunately, he still felt nothing. Seeing him silently handing back the pendants, the saleswoman said to him in a low voice with hesitation, "If you are not particrly picky about quality, there is an antique shop next to our store. It has a new batch of ck-dragon jade pendants, which is rtively affordable." ck-dragon jade? Feng Jun''s eyes lit up at once. He had heard of it before. ck-dragon jade was quite popr these years even though it was just a publicity stunt. It used to be sold by ton, but now it was sold by gram. Anyway, he didn''t know how to appreciate jade. It didn''t matter actually. In web novels, jade always had all kinds of unbelievable effects. Chapter 21: Ye Qingyi

Chapter 21: Ye Qingyi

Out of gratitude to the saleswoman, Feng Jun grinned at her. "Thank you, thank you very much." After the word "thank", he added "you" to show sincerity. The saleswoman flushed a little. She then hesitated and said in a low voice, "You can leave me your WeChat ID. Um, I can help you with the appraisal." Feng Jun was startled. To his surprise, his appearance became so attractive now that a beautiful woman would want to strike up a conversation with him. In the service industry, especially in the business premises of this kind of high-end goods, there were few people with bad looks. This saleswoman was about 1.6 meters tall, slender, and was definitely prettier than Xiao Li. Seeing that her face was a little red, Feng Jun feared that she would feel embarrassed, so he immediately took out his newly-bought mobile phone, opened his WeChat QR code, and let her scan it. Fortunately, he bought a new phone! If he still used the old phone in front of a beautiful woman, he would be utterly ashamed. In fact, Feng Jun also had a good impression of this girl. He hadn''t had any sex life for so long, and it was time for him to find himself a girlfriend. However, the next second, his mind was upied by the adventure again. When the saleswoman finished scanning the code, he smiled at her. "Thank you very much... Ye Qingyi?" "It''s my real name." The saleswoman smiled, and her face returned to normal. "Li Dafu will serve you wholeheartedly as always." Feng Jun smiled and sent her a red envelope on WeChat. "Have a good day." The saleswoman shook her head. "Thanks, but I can''t ept it." "We''re friends now, and it''s not a big deal." Feng Jun waved the phone in his hand. The saleswoman hesitated for a while. She then clicked open the red envelope. There was 6.66 yuan inside. She raised her head and wanted to say something, but she only found out then that Feng Jun had walked out. Her mouth moved a little, but she still said nothing and simply sent Feng Jun a smile emoji. Ten minutester, Feng Jun walked out with disappointment from the antique shop next to Li Dafu while carrying a small gourd-shaped pendant in his hand. He couldn''t believe every word in web novels. There were many types of jade and a lot of antiques in the shop, but he still didn''t find the feeling he wanted. The ck-dragon jade indeed wasn''t cheap. Even a simple pendant of the worst quality cost several hundred yuan, and the shop owner kept rmending it. Feng Jun couldn''t stand it and opened Ye Qingyi''s WeChat ount. "Qingyi rmended your shop to me just then." The shop owner was a thin, middle-aged man in his early forties, and he smiled once he heard that. "Why didn''t you tell me earlier? The price of ck-dragon jade is always rising, so I can''t sell it to you at a low price." After stopping for a second, he took out the jade gourd from the drawer behind him. "This is barely considered jade. Outsiders can''t tell whether it''s good or not, and you can take it away with a hundred yuan if you want." Feng Jun was actually reluctant to buy it because he was poor. Nevertheless, both Ye Qingyi and this shop owner left a good impression on him, so he paid the bill in the end. He didn''t have any interest in turning back to her for the appraisal. Feng Jun wasn''t in a good mood after finding nothing valuable in the jewelry store. When he returned to the door of the factory, he saw that the factory waspletely dark, and there was no street light at the door. He was in an even worse mood now. "This old man is really mean!" The old man indeed was very mean. He saw Feng Jun generating electricity by himself, so he refused to turn on the main switch. It had been more than 20 hours sincest night until now. In fact, it had nothing to do with money, but the old man wanted to defend his dignity. He didn''t need to pay for the electricity, and he actually couldn''t live afortable life if the switch was turned off all the time. However, he must teach those who stole the electricity a lesson that he was in charge of the wires. Although Feng Jun was innocent and had to pay for the diesel generator on his own, the old man didn''t care about it at all. If Feng Jun thought the cost was too high, he could stop using the generator. Feng Jun tried to talk about it with the old man, but he found that the old man couldn''t understand him, so he left to have dinner. He could also charge himself in a restaurant for free, but he must find a private room in order not to attract other people''s attention. Unfortunately, a restaurant with a private room wouldn''t provide a cheap meal. Besides, he couldn''t charge much electricity during a meal. Feng Jun thought for a while. He then went to dine in a small restaurant by the street and ordered a bottle of strong alcohol. Even though he was good at drinking, he was a little drunk today. It was past 9 pm when he finished dinner. He swayed back, nning to go back and get a change of clothes and find a bathhouse to sleep in tonight. Anyway, there was no electricity in the factory. He could feel that his body was a bit sticky once more. He could also charge himself while sleeping if he could find a plug in the bathhouse. When he reached the gate of the factory, he was surprised to see a group of people arguing there. He listened for a while before figuring out the reason. The group of people came to ask the old man to turn on the switch. Actually, the old man could make the decision by himself, and the group of people had no right to ask him to do that, but they imed that the road was too dark without lights. This was a problem left over from history. There should have been street lights at the entrance of the factory, but there was no wiring at that time. Senior leaders in the government then arranged for the factory to deal with the problem. The staff members working in the factory also needed street lights when they were off work and went home at night. Over time, this became amon practice. All the streetmps on this section of the road belonged to the streemp management office, but those within one hundred meters of the factory were managed by the factory. Even the electricity bill was paid by the factory. A part of the road, which was more than one hundred meters, wasn''t very long. Zhengyang City was the capital city of the province, and there would be no shortage of lights at any time. The diffuse light could also faintly illuminate this section. The old man turned them down and said, "Don''t fool me! It''s not rainy today, and the road is t. You can walk on it with your eyes closed! I know your real intention!" They actually wanted free electricity. Someone pulled the old man aside, trying to persuade him to turn on the switch by offering him something good, but the old man still refused. He was quite stubborn. After arguing for a long time, the group of people gradually left, and only two middle-aged women left and continued to criticize the old man at the gate. Feng Jun turned on the shlight of his phone and patted the iron gate. "Hi, please open the gate. I''m back." The old man opened the gate and let him in. "You won''t go outside again, right? It''s veryte now." He locked the gate right away. Feng Jun gave him a nce and asked, "Is there still no electricity tonight?" "Yes." The old man was determined. "The main switch is broken, and it costs over two thousand yuan to repair it. I need to apply for the money." It was a total lie. Feng Jun didn''t bother to point it out. "How about tomorrow? Can it be repaired tomorrow?" asked Feng Jun again. The old man smelled alcohol from Feng Jun''s mouth, so he stayed patient. "Hard to tell. If the district agrees to give us the amount of money, it can be repaired within one or two days. Otherwise, we have to wait for three to five months." Feng Jun frowned. "You told me I can have free utilities when I rented this room." The old man was displeased. "The main switch is broken! What do you expect me to do about it? Why don''t you pay the two thousand yuan for it?" He didn''t want Feng Jun to pay for it; he simply used that excuse to make Feng Jun give up the idea. "Well, I know it''s a total lie, and I can fix it alone. Can you let me try it?" said Feng Jun to the old man''s ears. The old man made a cough to hide his embarrassment. "Alright, don''t say it aloud even though you know the real reason." He knew it was impossible to fool Feng Jun. "I can''t turn on the main switch today because the bunch of jerks must learn a lesson. Don''t worry, I can turn it on tomorrow." Feng Jun nodded. "I must tell you again that diesel power generation is very expensive. How about my loss?" "You can use my electricity," said the old man as he stretched out his hand to turn on a light. The old man got an electric car for himself. From the battery of the electric car, he pulled out two wires and connected a light bulb with a pull box switch in the middle. Feng Jun was amused. "This is 48 V direct current, but I need 220 V alternating current." The old man was confused. "Why? My light bulb is working well." Feng Jun said, "This is an incandescentmp, and it can light up as long as there is electricity." "That''s not my problem," said the old man. "I think 40 V current is enough." "Fine." Feng Jun put on a wry smile. "I need to sleep in the bathhouse tonight." The old man felt a little embarrassed. "Couldn''t you stop working for a night?" At this moment, a roar came from a distance, approaching at an incredible speed. The next second, a few bright car lights illuminated the iron fence gate. Chapter 22: Where Is My Motorcycle?

Chapter 22: Where Is My Motorcycle?

The lights were so bright that the old man and Feng Jun, who were illuminated by the beams of light, narrowed their eyes. The old man was the first to react. Although he could not see well, he called out right away, "Those little hoodlums!" Feng Jun said afterward, "Is it the motorcycle gang?" Like other second-tier cities, there were motorcycle gangs in Zhengyang City too. They rode high-power modified motorcycles on the outer ring every night. In order to increase the excitement, there were even gambling handicaps. These people might not be very bad, but they were absolutely troublesome. A while ago, the police just imprisoned a racing gang because there was a beautiful, sexy motorcycle girl in the back seat when they were racing. The motorcycle girls not only tested their driving skills, but they were also the bet on the drag racethe winner could f*ck all of them. Besides, it happened in public right before everyone. To the police, it was absolutely uneptable, and it was a crime of group licentiousness. However, why did theye here all of a sudden? The next second, the old man sighed. "Those hoodlums simply want to make fun of me." Immediately afterward, a few ropes were thrown over, and one end of each rope was tied around an iron bar, which firmly grasped the iron gate. Feng Jun realized what they wanted to do, so he asked, "Why don''t you call the police?" "It''s f*cking useless!" The old man couldn''t help but say some dirty words. "They''re just a bunch of kids and are younger than 18. Their families aren''t poor, and they''ll be released after being kept for a night. If you dare to call the police, they won''t stop harassing you." Hearing that, Feng Jun gave up the idea of calling the police. In fact, he was quite dissatisfied with the old man''s behavior when he refused to turn on the main switch, so he didn''t think he should help the old man at this moment. "Do you know them very well?" asked Feng Jun. The old man snorted with annoyance. "In Xiaowu Vige, there are several such prodigals." Feng Jun nodded. Xiaowu Vige was a rtively early urbanization vige with a good location, so its vigers were quite rich. After a few iron hooks grabbed the iron gate, a huge roar sounded again, and the motorcycles quickly moved away. Several ropes tied with iron grips stretched straight in an instant, pulling the iron gate fiercely. At this moment, they felt that they were back in ancient times when the nomads dragged the fence with horsepower to break through the defenses. To be honest, it wasn''t necessary at all. The iron gate of the factory was old, and the walls of the fixed gate were loose. Three or four guys were enough to knock it over by hitting it hard, and it might damage the lotive by pulling it with a motorcycle. However, those hoodlums raced motorcycles in order to show off. Several ropes made a concerted effort, and the iron gate shook and fell to the ground with a loud noise. "Seriously?" Feng Jun was stunned. It seemed that the huge iron gate was as fragile as a piece of paper. The motorcycle gangsters cheered. They then turned the front of their motorcycles and rushed back all together. The bright light shone into the factory unscrupulously, apanied by the roar of huge motors. Obviously, these guys were bold and in no hurry to escape, and no one would be able to catch them up if they decided to run away. Two motorcycles were turned off, and three boys and a girl walked over. Two boys carried nunchakus in their hands, and the girl was wearing a ck tight-fitting tank top and a pair of denim hot pants with a wide belt at the waist, which was studded with shiny rivets. Her legs were all bare out in the air. This was the typical costume of a female gangster. The makeup on her face was so thick that even her mother couldn''t recognize her. The old man muttered, "I''ll never allow my own daughter to dress like that!" A strong boy with a crew cut opened his mouth. "Hey, old man, do you want us to have an ident by turning off the street lights?" The old man moved two steps backward and directly took the shovel at the door of his room. He then sneered, "Don''t you dare fight against me!" He looked quite serious and wasn''t joking at all. The four gangsters were struck dumb for a second because their nunchakus were much shorter than a shovel. One of them shouted, "Where is our flying catch? Beat this old useless man!" A nunchaku couldn''t win a shovel, but the flying catch was very long and could attack from a long distance. The old man clearly knew it too. If his shovel was caught by their flying catch, he would be doomed, so he raised his voice and said, "How dare you damage the public property? Call the police now!" He turned to look at Feng Jun. The girl gave Feng Jun a re. "Hey, it''s none of your business. Don''t be involved." Feng Jun simply wanted to watch the drama since none of them was a good person. Therefore, he put his hands in his pockets and walked out the door slowly. The old man was mad by his reaction, but he soon epted the reality. There was a bunch of gangsters, while Feng Jun was just a tenant. He couldn''t force Feng Jun to get involved in it. At the same time, he sighed again with disappointment. The boy with a crew cut went forward with a nunchaku. He then stared straight at the old man. "I can give you two choices. One, turn on the main switch right now. Second, we beat you together before we force you to turn on the main switch." The old man snorted, "I''m the famous Mr. Six in Xiaowu Vige. Don''t you dare hurt Mr. Six!" Xiaowu Vige was a well-known rich vige. Its vigers were willing to help each other. Normally, no one wanted to offend a group of rich, harmonious people. The boy with a crew cut was struck dumb for a second. He thenughed out loud. "Mr. Six? I''ve never heard of that before, but can you promise that you won''t walk outside in the night from now on? "I can leave right now, but don''tin if you''re beaten by someone from the back in darkness in the future!" The old man knew it was a threat because it was impossible to avoid motorcycle gangsters. Besides, motorcycle gangsters were cruel and violent. The old man was unwilling to mess with them. "Well, there are kids who love to race cars in Xiaowu Vige too," said the old man. "None of them is good," said the boy with a crew cut. Actually, he didn''t want to mess with a viger from Xiaowu Vige either, especially when the old man seemed to be influential, so he said, "Hey, Ie with my girl, so don''t embarrass me in front of my girl. Turn on the main switch, and I promise that I''ll nevere again." Even though the old man had a quick temper, he was also smart. He nodded slightly and said, "Why didn''t you say that earlier? I can do that, but you must tell me who''s this girl''s family?" "Hey, f*ck you, old man!" The girl was furious. "Mind yournguage!" The old man was angry too. "If I had a daughter like you, I would beat her to death." "In your dream!" the girl sneered. "Enough!" The boy with a crew cut lost his patience. "Stop arguing now." The girl closed her mouth, but the old man mumbled, "You just pulled off my gate..." Even though he was displeased, he still went to the back of his room and turned on the main switch. With a muffled noise, the lights were lit instantaneously, especially at the entrance of the factory. A few street lights also lit up, and the other motorcycle gangsters on six motorcycles were also illuminated. Four gangsters in the factory whistled. They then turned and ran to the door. "Run!" That was the reason why people hated motorcycle gangs, because motorcycle gangsters always appeared and disappeared out of the blue. However, the next second, the boy with a crew cut stopped all of a sudden. "F*ck, where is my motorcycle?" Another boy also eximed, "Where is mine?" Four of them got off from two motorcycles, and there were other fellow riders next to them, but now, there were only six motorcycles with riders on them. "What the hell?" The boy with the crew cut looked around. "Did some people ride our motorcycles away?" They turned off their motorcycles, but they didn''t pull off the keys, which was also for the convenience of running away. "No way." A rider next to him shook his head. "We all stayed here." The boy with the crew cut looked ahead. He then found a young man walking outside. "Hey, you, stop there!" "Don''t yell at me!" Feng Jun put his phone into his pocket. "What is wrong with you?" "What did you say?" shouted the girl. "Do you want to die tonight?" "So? What can you do to me?" Feng Jun stared at them. "Alright." The boy with the crew cut stayed calm. "I don''t have time to argue with you. Did you see my motorcycle?" Motorcycle gangsters were arrogant and rude, but they wouldn''t kill randomly. In fact, they were very smart and clearly knew what they shouldn''t do. "My motorcycle is worth eight hundred thousand yuan. If you can help me find it, I can give you a hundred thousand yuan!" said the boy with the crew cut. Chapter 23: Reward

Chapter 23: Reward

A hundred thousand yuan was a lot in Feng Jun''s eyes. It was he who had put away those motorcycles because he disliked these rude motorcycle gangsters. Feng Jun wasn''t tolerant, especially when he found their motorcycles were of good quality. He wanted to explore the wilderness, so a good motorcycle would be very helpful, but he really didn''t have much money now. It cost his energy points to enter the space once, but it would be worth it if he could get two motorcycles of good quality. Therefore, he took advantage of the darkness and entered the space twice with a motorcycle each time when they were quarreling with the old man. Now that he heard that each motorcycle cost eight hundred thousand yuan, he felt that he had made the right decision. Even if he took out a motorcycle right now to get a hundred thousand yuan, it was worth his energy points. However, he didn''t bother to do that. "You''re quite rich, but why do you still want to use free electricity? Give me fifty thousand yuan first, and I''ll see whether I can help you find it." "What?" The boy with the crew cut was annoyed. "How dare you say that to my face?" "Fine, it''s up to you," said Feng Jun. The boy with the crew cut was eager to find his motorcycle, and he was reluctant to argue with Feng Jun. "Just tell me, did you see my motorcycle?" "No." Feng Jun shook his head. "You''re lying!" shouted the girl again. "Didn''t you see it when we came here?" Feng Jun rolled his eyes at her. "I didn''t see it, because the lights were too bright." When he was directly illuminated by the dazzling motorcycle lights, he really couldn''t see anything. "Did you see my motorcycle when you walked by it just then?" asked the boy with the crew cut. "No." Feng Jun patted his pocket. "I was busy ying on my phone." "You''re lying again!" shouted the girl. "Fei, we should call the police." Hearing that, Feng Jun was amused. They were members of a motorcycle gang, and it was ridiculous that they wanted to call the police. "Shut up!" The boy with the crew cut lost his temper and heavily pped the girl. The girl was stunned. She then screamed, "Fei, did you just p me?" She couldn''t believe it. "It was you who wanted toe here!" The boy with the crew cut was furious. "My motorcycle is modified. Aren''t you afraid that I''ll be put in jail if we call the police right now?" "What the f*ck!" The girl raised her leg, trying to kick the boy. Although her family wasn''t rich, she was the only kid in her family and had never suffered any pain before. Right at this moment, sirens sounded in the distance, but no one knew who called the police. Hearing this sound, the people who were fighting stopped fighting at once and immediately got on their motorcycles. After a huge roar, they disappeared without a trace. The girl was left alone there. She was stunned for a while, but she quickly walked away while wiping her eyes. The old man stood aside and watched the drama. He wanted to stop the girl, but in the end, he only shook his head. The girl had no rtion to him, and it wasn''t his duty to help her out. Feng Jun also turned around and left. The drama wasn''t over yet. The police came to investigate again the next day and wanted to find out what had happened to the two stolen motorcycles. It wasn''t that they thought the way the two motorcycles were stolen was weird, but they wanted to find the two motorcycles. With the evidence, they could trace the responsibility of some people who modified their motorcycles without official permission. Even the boy with the crew cut, who was called Fei, was brought over by the police. Fei knew that he shouldn''t admit it, so he insisted that he didn''t ride at all that night. The police brought him everywhere and asked many people whether anyone had seen him riding a motorcycle that night. However, no one was willing to be the witness because Fei''s family was influential in the city. Feng Jun also faced the same question, but he remained silent for a long time after hearing it. A policeman lost his patience and said, "Didn''t you hear me? Tell me your answer." "What can I say about it?" Feng Jun smiled. "Well, I think you should offer a reward for it. It''ll be easier for you to collect clues." The policeman was annoyed. "Did you just ask me, a policeman, for money?" he asked Feng Jun. Feng Jun still smiled. He looked at him, but he said nothing. The policeman was very sure that Feng Jun wanted money from him. He was mad. "Don''t you know it''s every citizen''s duty to be cooperative when the policemen are at work?" Feng Jun curled his lips and nodded. "Tell me your answer!" The policeman looked very serious. Feng Jun nodded again and said, "Yeah, I saw him riding a motorcycle that night." The policeman asked again, "Do you know it''s illegal to make false testimony?" Feng Jun nodded once more. "I know." "Great, what kind of motorcycle did he ridest night?" asked the policeman. Feng Jun, however,posed himself. "What? I don''t understand what you''re talking about." He was determined to get paid for more clues. If the policeman refused to pay him, he wouldn''t provide him with more useful information. In addition, the policeman''s tone was also aggressive, and Feng Jun disliked it. If the policeman were kind to him and wanted him to help the police catch motorcycle gangs for public security, he would be willing to help him. The policeman was furious. To his surprise, Feng Jun refused to tell him more information. Actually, he clearly knew this crime wasn''t serious, and he wasn''t very powerful. However, he was unwilling to give up. "Can you be responsible for your own words?" Feng Jun said, "I can tell you that the light was too bright that night, and I could see nothing, which is the truth. Believe it or not." His attitude showed that he didn''t want to help at all. However, the police could do nothing about it. The policeman red at him for a long time, but Feng Jun wasn''t afraid of it. "Very well, don''t let us find out that you''re hiding something," said the policeman and left with Fei. Right at this moment, there was a soft noise outside the gate, and a three-wheeler appeared at the gate. The carriage was also written with four charactersDongfeng Express. The courier was a guy in his early thirties, and his overalls were greasy. He sat in the front seat of the three-wheeler and didn''t bother to get out of the car. He shouted loudly, "Feng Jun, is Feng Jun here? Come out and get your package." Before Feng Jun could say anything, the policeman said, "He is Feng Jun. What is the package?" The courier was scared. "P-Police?" Feng Jun was annoyed. "It''s none of your business, and I have the right of privacy." The policeman gave him a nce of suspicion. "Why are you mad at me all of a sudden? Is this package abnormal?" Feng Jun put on an expressionless face. "I understand that you''re curious, but I''m afraid you need a search warrant to search my package." After that, he took out his phone and started to record in case the policeman used violence. The policeman indeed wanted to search his package, but he had to give up the idea when Feng Jun raised his phone. Without saying a word, the policeman stared at Feng Jun. The courier was unwilling to be involved in trouble, so he quickly took out Feng Jun''s package. It was arge cardboard box about one square meter wide and half a person tall. It looked a bit bulky but not very heavy. The courier easily took the carton down and asked quickly, "Can you sign for it now?" Feng Jun nced at the policeman, whereas the policeman stared back at him with an expressionless face. Chapter 24: Enter the Wilderness Again

Chapter 24: Enter the Wilderness Again

In the end, the policeman didn''t ask to check the package because he already saw the words written on the courier receipta tent and ropes. Most importantly, he had his own business to deal with and wasn''t free now. Feng Jun panicked a little, because there were more than ropes in the package, like a knife and crossbow. These materials were what he had been looking forward to. With them, he could go to the wilderness space to start his adventure. He separately took away two motorcyclesst night, which cost him almost 15 energy points in total. That was the best he could do. Now that his energy points were less than 40, he had to find a solution to the supply of energy points as soon as possible. He could charge himself in the real world, but it was too expensive and time-consuming. Feng Jun felt that he could enter the space again to see what opportunities he could find. Everything was ready, and even motorcycles were avable, so he just needed wild survival equipment. Before that, he had to charge more to increase his energy points as much as possible. In the following three days, apart from dining outside, he stayed in his rented room all day long. At this time, the old man stopped turning off the main switch, and it seemed that he had negotiated the price with other people. Most of the time, Feng Jun used city electricity to charge. He had mastered the correct charging method. The old man also put on a thick fuse. As long as he charged carefully, there would be no problem. Unfortunately, the electricity wasn''t strong, and the wires in the factory were old, which couldn''t bear much load. Because of that, Feng Jun also bought a multimeter to ensure that the current wouldn''t exceed 10 amperes when he was charging. In that case, the speed of charging was far behind that of the generator. Feng Jun continuously charged himself for three days. When he felt that he couldn''t do this any longer, he decisively entered the wilderness space with a lot of supplies on the third night. In the wilderness, it was still the morning when he leftst time. The red sun just rose. The wind wasn''t strong, but it was still quite cold. Feng Jun had already piled up a lot of things here, and this time he brought in a lot of supplies. First of all, he found a ce to store the supplies. Thinking of the magic of the ruby, he believed it wasn''t safe if he put the supplies next to the ruins. Therefore, he chose the foot of the mountain, which was more than 20 miles away, where there were trees and stones. It was a perfect ce to hide things. Feng Jun first changed his equipment. He wore a bulletproof vest, which was said to be genuine, and a camouge training suit. He put on a pair of rough canvas trousers that had been waterproofed on the lower body. It could also protect him from the cold wind in addition to the good abrasion resistance. On his clothes and pants, there were 17 or 18 pockets as well as various straps. If properly nned, daggers, pistols, emergency bandages, kettles, machetes, crossbows, and shlights could all be arranged well. However, considering that he needed to ride a motorcycle, Feng Jun didn''t put many things on his body. In the process of driving fast, a stic straw would be enough to cause serious damage to him if idents happened. He had two motorcycle helmets when he put away the two motorcycles, but he didn''t put one on. The wind here was strong, but he knew it very well that a helmet would obstruct the vision in this unfamiliar environment. The two motorcycles he brought in were in better condition than he thought. With extremely strong power and a firm grip, they ran very steadily on this rugged ground. He roughly tested the performance of the motorcycle. After that, he strapped on various supplies and went straight to the foot of the mountain. It was really difficult to ride on a wilderness that hadn''t been leveled. Fortunately, he had a modified motorcycle with great power. Feng Jun couldn''t imagine whether he was able to move ahead if he bought an ordinary motorcycle by himself. It didn''t take him a long time to ride over 20 miles, but the bumps of the motorcycle made him sweat in this cold weather. As the terrain increased, the motorcycle became more and more difficult to ride. Feng Jun looked around and finally chose a rtively t ce. He then decided to take a rest there, so he looked for a ce to hide his supplies nearby. However, just when he was more than two hundred meters away from there, a ck shadow suddenly bounced on the ground. Feng Jun squeezed the clutch abruptly and stepped on the brakes. "No way, is there a snake?" Snakes could bounce from the ground. He knew that because he had encountered them when he was a child. He was terrified at the time, and when he went back home, he cried to his grandparents saying that he had encountered a flying snake. His grandparents told him that it was a snake that was scared by him, and it didn''t hesitate to "fly" away. Now this snake was the same. Obviously, it felt the vibration brought by the motorcycle to the ground and thought that an extraordinary beast wasing, so it "flew" away in a hurry. This was just an unimportant episode, but it was enough to remind Feng Jun that here wasn''tpletely harmless to humans and animals. There were still lives and dangers hidden in the dark. The color of the snake was khaki, about one and a half meters long, and it was the size of a child''s wrist. It wasn''t very big, but it was definitely not small. After this ident, Feng Jun stopped the motorcycle, and he carefully probed the surrounding area. He held a Kukri in his hand. Once he saw bushes and grass, he would cut it without hesitation. He didn''t encounter snakes again, but he found two scorpion-like gray-brown insects. Each of them was as long as an adult''s palm. Their tails cocked and could spray venom. Luckily, Feng Jun reacted fast enough and went ahead to cut them with his knife. The Kukri in his hand was said to be made of high-carbon steel, and it was unusually sharp and was able to easily scratch a piece of steel. However, even with such a full blow, he failed to cut the scorpion in half and could only cut it open. Another scorpion jumped up in the air, spraying venom again. Feng Jun waved his knife and quickly cut it in the air. The second cut was even more powerful than the first one, but the scorpion only fell to the ground without any damage. It moved a bit slowly and looked like it lost its consciousness for a short while after being hit by the great force. Feng Jun wouldn''t miss such a good opportunity. He raised the knife in his hand and finally killed the two scorpions. After that, he exhaled a long breath. "F*ck, it''s difficult." Scorpions were hard to kill, and their venom was also extremely terrifying. His chest and abdomen were sshed, and his camouge uniform was corroded into a big hole. Arge area on his body armor had also sunken in, as if it had been burned by strong acid. Feng Jun felt lucky that he survived. After getting rid of the two scorpions, Feng Jun began to sweat again. He didn''t dare to take off his clothes right now and had to stand still to cool them down. About half an hourter, he found a ce where he could hide the materials. It was arge rock with a restrained root and an angle of more than ny degrees to the ground. It wasn''t afraid of the sun and rain. Moreover, this area was a little higher than the surrounding area, so it wouldn''t be filled with rainwater. Most importantly, not far in front of the stone, there were rtively dense bushes growing. It was difficult for other people to see through from a distance if they didn''t pay much attention. Feng Jun unloaded his stuff and thought for a while. He then left the motorcycle here and walked away on foot. He had to ride the other motorcycle over and move his supplies at the same time. Feng Jun didn''t walk slowly and spent less than two hours on the road. He also had to protect himself from possible threats along the way, so he didn''t fully focus on the road. By the time he arrived in the ruins, the sun had already risen a little. With or without the sun, the Gobi Desert was totally different. The temperature started to rise. Feng Jun rode his second motorcycle and moved his stuff twice. He then finally moved all the materials to his new warehouse. The reason why there were so many things was that he brought a lot of gasoline in addition to his drinking water and survival equipment in the wild. Without gasoline, motorcycles would be useless. In fact, it wasn''t easy for him to get the gasoline. Nowadays, no one would go to the gas station to buy gasoline with a pot, and the old man helped Feng Jun with it. Mr. Six had connections in Zhengyang City, so it wasn''t a big problem to get some gasoline. He could also make a small amount of money by selling it to Feng Jun. In short, he had ovee many difficulties. The materials that Feng Jun brought in this time didn''t weigh a thousand catties, but it was at least nine hundred catties. Water, food, and gasoline ounted for most of the space and weight. Around the warehouse, he simply used stones to build it up, deliberately making it look like a natural formation, minimizing artificial traces. When he started to work, he couldn''t feel that time was flying by, and it was soon noon. At this hour, the sun was burning. Feng Jun disliked the heat and went to sit in the shade. He then opened a bottle of mineral water and made up his mind to exploreter after smoking another cigarette. It was actually quite hot here at noon, but he still daren''t remove the protection from his body. As a person who disliked heat, it was great torture. A more reasonable choice would be that he could wait for the sun to set and walk around beforeing back to rest. He could hurry up and explore around the next day in the morning. However, Feng Jun didn''t have patience. This time he came in with a lot of supplies, but he didn''t know how long he needed to stay here. If he couldn''t find a clean water source, the water he brought could only support him for a month and a half. He didn''t have much time and couldn''t waste time on meaningless waiting. In fact, he regretted it a little now. It would be great if he could bring the generator in. During the day, he could explore around ande back at night to recharge while he was resting. Chapter 25: Days in the Wilderness

Chapter 25: Days in the Wilderness

In fact, Feng Jun''s idea couldn''t withstand scrutiny, and a generator could also cause a lot of trouble. The noise of diesel power generation was very loud, and it would spread far at night. If any beasts were attracted, it would be terrible. It would be worse if it attracted creatures of the same kind. In the wilderness, humans were probably much more terrifying than beasts. After smoking a cigarette, Feng Jun set off fully armed. This time he even put on a helmet, and he had a Kukri in his left hand and a rubber stick in his right hand. There was a powerful crossbow on his back, an electric baton hanging from his waist, and two daggers were tied to his outer thighs. In a blink of an eye, 10 days passed. Feng Jun had suffered a lot during this period of time, and his body was also stinking with thick sweat. Exploring a mountain was harder than he thought. He didn''t need to be close to the ground, and he just walked around and felt whether there was any heat on his wrist. During the past 10 days, with the warehouse as the center, he had searched a circle with a radius of 30 miles. However, he found nothing useful! He indeed had encountered dangers. He had fallen into a cave, but luckily, it wasn''t deep. He stepped on a dead branch, but it turned out to be an unknown insect and bit him. Fortunately, the boots he wore were lined with steel tes. The bug only bit through the surface of the cowhide, leaving two rows of fine tooth prints on the steel te. What was particrly scary was that he once had encountered arge group of insects that looked like mosquitoes next to a bush. Those insects looked like mosquitoes, but they were about the size of a dragonfly, and their long and thin mouths indicated that they could suck blood. Thankfully, they preferred to suck nt juices. Among the materials purchased by Feng Jun, there was tear gas. When Feng Jun was purchasing, he asked the shopkeeper for the "smoke bomb", saying that he would use it for filming, and it would be better to add a "tear-gas" effect. The shopkeeper told him that the price would be higher if he wanted that effect. Feng Jun bought five cans in total and carried two with him. He now felt lucky that he brought two with him. He opened one of them, but there was no response at all. was indeed a distribution center for fake and shoddy goods. The other one worked well, and a thick, white smoke came out in an instant. This was the first appearance of tear gas in this space, and the effect was extremely obvious. The mosquitoes were very rampant at the beginning, like a wasp stabbed in a honeb, and they rushed toward Feng Jun with a decisive momentum. Nevertheless, once the heavy smoke rose, the ck cloud of mosquitoes suddenly stopped. There were a few mosquitoes that were still rushing into the white smoke, but they fell to the ground one after another. When they fell, their transparent wings made a strange vibration sound, which seemed to be a warning. Afterward, the white smoke began to spread, and some mosquitoes that weren''t able to escape right away also fell to the ground. The next second, the ck cloud receded quickly. When the white smoke was still spreading, the ck cloud turned and rolled directly into the distance without looking back. At that time, Feng Jun couldn''t stand it either. He finally coughed violently with tears streaming down his face. "F*ck, I forgot to buy a gas mask." Anyway, after 10 days, Feng Jun had lost a lot of weight. What he had to consider now was whether to continue to explore here or somewhere else. Taking a look at less than 80 bottles of mineral water, he decided to travel far. When he came here, he brought 120 bottles of 1.25 liters of mineral water, which was two hundred and forty catties. Even if he drank two and a half bottles a day, they were enough for forty or fifty days, but unexpectedly, he consumed at least three bottles of water a day when he climbed up a mountain under the scorching sun. He also had a kettle to boil water at night, and he drank hot tea to keep out the cold. Water was a problem, and gasoline was another, but it was the opposite. There was too much gasoline left, and he would wait for a long time to use it again. In fact, Feng Jun was finding it hard to carry it at this time. He didn''t know whether his body smelled or not, but he was very sure that his hair was already stuck in locks, and he couldn''tb it apart. He ached to sleep in a quiet room instead of shivering in a nket and worrying that the tent would be blown away by the howling wind. He didn''t want to be worried about some inexplicable small animals that could interrupt his sleep in the middle of the night. He had never realized that a peaceful and safe room was so precious until now. To be honest, it was really ufortable to be alone in the wild, and he really couldn''t stand it any longer. If he were aware of that earlier on, he would have brought in a mobile phone to help him rx. However, despite so manyints, he still insisted on the expedition for one reason, that he didn''t have much energy now. If he were to leave the space this time, he would only have about 20 energy points, which were merely enough for him to smuggle once. He had a sense of urgency, and he had to hurry up and make full use of his time. He was in the best days of his life right now, so he wanted to get rich as soon as possible and enjoy his life. Besides, it was hard to say whether the adventure brought by this stone ring could apany him forever. That night, he ate a great meal and drank a bottle of water before having a rtively good sleep. Early the next morning, when light first appeared, he rode a motorcycle with most of the remaining water and half of the gasoline toward an unknown destination. After 10 days of observation, he found that there seemed to be valleys and t rivers on the south side of this mountain, so he chose this direction. The weight of the motorcycle at this moment had approached 250 kilograms. Even the remodeled body was somewhat overwhelmed. The rugged and uneven ground made it extremely difficult to travel. Especially when the load behind the car was too heavy, and when a bump asionally happened, he often felt difficult to ride steadily. He made up his mind to bring a modified, super-heavy-duty motorcycle the next time he entered here, and the luggage rack must be welded on the front of the motorcycle. Even though he stumbled along the way, he had traveled for almost two hundred miles by noon. At this time, he entered the valley. There were many forks in the valley, and it obviously used to be a river, but now, it had dried up. Sometimes, he could see shells in the cracks of the pebbles. Time could make big changes to the environment, which was really normal. Feng Jun didn''t explore those small river valleys. He didn''t have a map, and he even didn''t have a clear sense of direction. In this case, exploring the bifurcations of the river valleys would be no different from seeking death. As a former amateur travel lover, he was quite clear about the above knowledge. Although he was confident in his memory and recognizing the way was his specialty, he had no intention of challenging the experience that his predecessors had summed up with blood and tears. He was a thoughtful man. During his advancement, he wouldn''t only stop and look around every sixty to seventy miles, but he would also bury some food and water so that he could use them on the way back. If the motorcycle broke down halfway, he needed these materials he prepared in advance to stay safe. Although he could exit the space at any time and return to the ce he rented, the cost of doing that was too high, so it was thest resort. In the evening, Feng Jun estimated that he had already walked over four hundred miles, which was equal to two hundred kilometers. The river valley was zigzag, and the linear distance could be shorter than a hundred kilometers. With the reduction of the materials on the motorcycle, the control of the motorcycle was much more flexible and less strenuous. Feng Jun decided to start camp in the evening. He chose a depression on the half-hillside of the river valley and set up a tent. This was alsomon sense. The wind in the middle of the valley was really too heavy. Once the sun went down, the wind in the valley suddenly became stronger, especially in the early morning. The howling cold wind seemed to be the only existence between the sky and the earth, and it was terrifying and scary. Just by listening to the sound, Feng Jun could tell it was a moderate gale. Anyway, he was still very proud of himself, because the ce he chose was so good that the river breeze basically couldn''t affect him. asionally, there was a wind blowing, but it was a light breeze. At dawn the next day, the wind had dropped a lot, so he packed up and continued to move ahead. He had already nned to go ahead for two to three days. Whether he could find anything valuable or not, he must return, or he would be short of materials. This valley was really too winding, and he honestly didn''t know how long he had to walk forward to get out of here. He would explore for another four days at most. Interestingly, right after he made the decision, he discovered something useful by noon. At that time, he paused next to a big rock, nning to look around to choose a ce to bury a small amount of water. However, in the process of looking around, he found a human bone. Along the way, he had seen human bones many times, and it was very normal to see another one. Nevertheless, this human bone was too close to him, and there was something like an iron chain tied to it. Feng Jun clearly knew that he would be scared to death if he encountered such a human bone in the wilderness before his adventure started, but now, everything was different. He walked forward and kicked the human bone apart without feeling ufortable at all. It proved that he had be ustomed to human bones after seeing them often. The bone was seriously weathered, and it wasn''t easy for it not to fall apart in the river breeze over the years. And now, it broke into pieces after being kicked by Feng Jun. The iron chain, on the contrary, was pretty strong, and it didn''t fall apart. "What is it?" Feng Jun frowned and looked to the other end of the iron chain. There was arge, irregr stone the size of a human head, and it was rtively t, but its color was unusual. Chapter 26: The Protagonist’s Good Luck

Chapter 26: The Protagonist''s Good Luck

Feng Jun was attracted to it, and he stepped forward to carefully observe the head-sized stone. The color of the stone was gray, simr to stones in the river. It was slightly white, but not ugly. However, this white color made Feng Jun feel familiar, so he took out a rag to wipe it. A few secondster, the stone became whiter and whiter, showing a crystal clear luster. "Oh my, this is a piece of jade stone!" Feng Jun got excited. The next second, he stood up and jumped over to the motorcycle. He then took out a magnifier. Feng Jun had read many web novels, and he knew how important a magnifier was. A magnifier could help the protagonist check whether the water source was clean and understand the local flora and fauna as soon as possible. Even in the wild, when the lighter wasn''t useful, a magnifier could also be used as a cigarette lighter as long as there was the sun. He now used it to test materials or even antiques. Feng Jun didn''t know much about jade, but he knew there should be tiny bubbles around jade stone under a magnifier. Otherwise, it could be a piece of ss. He checked the stone carefully and found no small bubble. However, he realized that it might not be a piece of jade stone even if there was no small bubble. There was no small bubble around a cobblestone too, but it wasn''t worth a cent. Therefore, he opened his package again and found the little gourd pendant in his old clothes, which he paid a hundred yuan for. The quality and texture of the pendant were very ordinary. ording to the skinny shopkeeper, it could barely be regarded as jade. Feng Jun thought that he couldpare this pendant with the stone. Compared with the stone, the pendant suddenly became less noticeable. It was quite obvious that the quality of the stone was better, which was much more delicate and soft, and its texture was extremely gentle and crystal clear. Feng Jun believed it was highly possible to be a jade stone. Why did this person die here with a piece of jade stone tied to him or her? Feng Jun thought for a long while before he had a guess. The person probably had encountered a robbery on the boat and directly jumped into the river with the jade. It was a brave act. With such arge piece of jade stone, Feng Jun thought that he could sell it for eighty thousand yuan at least. Although he knew it couldn''t be as expensive as the ruby, it was enough to pay for the cost of his investigation this time. It was only his guess, so he wasn''t very sure about it. Afterward, his interest had greatly increased, especially when there were stones everywhere in the valley. Whenever he found a special stone, he always stopped to take a look. Unfortunately, although there were good-looking stones, his intuition told him that those stones could only be regarded as "strange stones" if he took them back to his world. None of them wasparable to the jade stone. He was quite upset, but he soon epted the reality, because it indeed was hard to find a piece of valuable jade. Because he always stopped to look at special stones along the way, he only walked two hundred miles on the second day. When he set up camp in the evening, he found something valuable again, and it was a broken jade box. The jade box that fell in half was 14 centimeters wide, 4 centimeters long, about 67 centimeters high, and 1 centimeter thick. The lid of the box was missing. The box was broken into two parts, and the gap wasn''t smooth, which was the characteristic of jade. The quality of this jade box was simr to the jade stone he picked up just then, but it was a little blue. What made Feng Jun feel quite happy was that there were obvious traces of artificial processing on the box, which proved that it was jade. No one would spend much effort and time carving a stone. Feng Jun felt slightly sad that the box was broken, but it wasn''t a serious problem, because only half of it could be made into many small jade objects. Actually, if this box weren''t broken, it could be sold at a very high price in his world. Feng Jun thought there must be something more valuable ced in this jade box since the box alone was so priceless. However, the box was empty now. Feng Jun was curious about it, but he had no clue. He had visited antique stores before, so he made an estimate of the jade box. It was worth thirty thousand yuan at least, and it was possible to be sold at three hundred thousand yuan. Because Feng Jun didn''t know much about jade, his estimate fell into a big range. Although he was curious to find out what had been ced into the box, he clearly knew that he shouldn''t bother himself. He preferred to cherish what he had right now. The sky became darkter, and Feng Jun quickly had some food to fill his stomach. He was so excited that he yed with the jade box during the meal. He yed with the jade box for nearly two hours. He then made up his mind not to go back to the warehouse this time. He wanted to go back to the warehouse before simply because he was too poor and was reluctant to dump his stuff. In fact, he still wanted to make time to go to another city and sell a modified motorcycle to make some money. Things of unknown origin couldn''t be sold at high prices, but it was better to have some money than nothing. He was really poor, and he couldn''t wait to make a fortune. Right now, he had a broken jade box and a stone that looked like jade. There was no need for him to live on a tight budget any longer. Feng Jun was willing to change his n once he had a better choice. Unfortunately, it seemed that he only had good luck on the first day. He found nothing useful in the following three days. In order to make more money, he even picked up several attractive strange stones, although he knew less about strange stones than jade stones. That night, he was running out of food and water, so Feng Jun decided to leave in two days. On the best part of the road, he didn''t bother to make supply points anymore. Instead, he would build another warehouse next time. In the evening of the next day, there was good news. He finally walked out of the river valley. There were fewer mountains in front of him. He climbed up a hill and took a look, and he could see the in. Feng Jun gave himself a thumbs-up because he had made a perfect n. He didn''t leave more supply points when he was only a day away from the exit so that no one would find out his secret. The next day, he didn''t rush to set off. Instead, he took out three bottles of mineral water to wash his hair, which was quite luxurious. He also washed his face before he started the expedition on thest day. However, it was a failure. He drove for more than an hour when he suddenly saw smoke and dust rising in front of him, and there was a violent roar too. He immediately braked, turned off the ignition of the motorcycle, and gently pushed it into arge rock. He must watch this drama, so he carefully climbed up a hill and took out a telescope to look around. Among his equipment, only the telescope was genuine. It was a second-hand 88-type military telescope, 12*42 telescope, and he only paid three hundred yuan for it. It was well maintained, and the effect was excellent. When he clearly saw both parties in the fight, he was shocked. "No way, an orangutan?" The two parties of the battle ahead weren''t humans, but an orangutan and a hedgehog-like animal. The orangutan was extremely tall, and it had a big tree trunk in its hand. It then hit the hedgehog violently. The hedgehog wasn''t small either, and it rolled around on the ground in a ball to avoid the attack. It had the ability to fight back. During the rolling, the long thorns that it erected asionally shot out at extremely fast speed. The orangutan was very afraid of that and jumped to dodge the long thorns, but it blocked the hedgehog with the trunk to prevent it from escaping at the same time. The hedgehog had other skills. It rolled, and its body suddenly bounced from the ground. Its body was full of thorns, and it would m itself against the orangutan. It hit the ground with a lot of noises, so its force was also terrifying. The orangutan had a thorn on his shoulder and blood on his forehead. It seemed that it had suffered a lot. Feng Jun enjoyed watching the fight for more than half an hour, and he saw that the movements of both sides were getting slower and slower. He started to think about whether he could gain something from the fight. He felt like he was the protagonist in a web novel now. Chapter 27: A Good-Looking Man

Chapter 27: A Good-Looking Man

However, Feng Jun was wrong, because the orangutan and hedgehog were very smart. Both of them knew when to have a rest when they were exhausted. It seemed that they didn''t need a referee at all. During the break, the hedgehog tried to leave, but the orangutan wouldn''t let it go. When the orangutan retreated far, the hedgehog would also roll forward a few times to warn it not to quit. All in all, Feng Jun could feel that the fight wasn''t to the advantage of the hedgehog, but it wasn''t easy for the orangutan to win either. The hedgehog didn''t allow the orangutan to leave, which could be a strategy of retreating after advancing, while the orangutan moved backward in order to seize a better chance to win the fight. The battle between them attracted a few birds, which were a bit simr to falcons, and they were gigantic. Compared with the two in the fight, they weren''t big enough, so they only dared to hover above, hoping to pick up some benefits. However, the two in the fight were obviously displeased. All of a sudden, the orangutan and the hedgehog mobilized together in the confrontation, and their targets were the birds above their heads. The orangutan threw out a rock the size of a basketball, while the hedgehog shot a long thorn upwards. The birds escaped quickly, but one of them flew too low and was hit by the stone. Even though it was heavily hit, it didn''t fall and struggled to fly away. Right at this moment, the hedgehog''s long thorn deeply prated the bird''s chest. When it fell, the orangutan swept the tree trunk and wanted to take it for itself, but the hedgehog shrank into a ball and bounced from the ground to stop it from doing that. The two had another fight, and each of them got one half of the bird''s body. They began to eat separately, but they didn''t stop ncing at each other, which showed that the battle wasn''t over yet. Feng Jun was scared because he was afraid that he would be killed by them too. The battle seemed to be endless, and he was unwilling to die here. Because he would leave this space in half a day, Feng Jun quietly climbed down the mountain. He pushed the motorcycle away for five miles, looking for a secret ce to hide the motorcycle and the remaining supplies. "Let''s leave now!" The next second, Feng Jun was back in his rented room with what he found in the wilderness and a change of clothes. He quickly put on his summer clothes and carried his backpack with the jade stone inside. He then pushed the door open and walked out. It was 9 pm at this time, and the old man was about to sleep. "Hey, don''t forget to lock the gate. Will youe back tonight?" asked the old man when he walked toward the gate. "My friend just lost his girl, and he wants to drink with me. I''ll be back whenever he''s fine," said Feng Jun with a smile. It was a very smart answer, and the old man nodded. However, he still felt something was different with Feng Jun. "Why do I feel that he has changed a little?" In fact, Feng Jun had changed a lot, because he was taller and thinner now. Instead of going to other ces, he first went to Newman Bathhouse, which was a famous bathhouse in Zhengyang City. It was extremely luxurious and provided all kinds of services at different prices. Feng Jun now wouldn''t hesitate to spend money as long as he was happy, and Newman Bathhouse protected its customers'' privacy very well. No one cared how dirty he was when he walked inside. He booked a room for several hours. After walking inside, he told a waiter to take his clothes and wash them clean. He stepped into the bathroomter and found it was even bigger than the room outside. The bathtub was a round double tub, and it wasrge enough for three people to take a bath together. There was also a sauna, a bed, and a shower room. Feng Jun filled the bathtub once, but he found it wasn''t enough. He had to wash himself three times to get rid of the dirt and unpleasant smell. About two hourster, he walked into the shower room and shaved his mustache. Wrapped in a bath towel, he walked out of the bathroom and looked at himself in the mirror before the dressing table. He then nodded in satisfaction. "I can see a good-looking man in the mirror. I wonder how tall I am now." Right at this moment, someone rang the bell, and his clothes that were cleaned, dried, and ironed were delivered to him. It was past 11 pm now, and he should leave before 3:30 am. A whileter, another waiter knocked on the door of his room. "Sir, do you need any service?" "Please help me call a barber," said Feng Jun. When he walked outside at 1 am, his hair was done, and he looked energetic. Seeing a scale at the door, he stepped on it to weigh himself and measure his height at the same time. He was 1.78 meters tall, and he weighed 68 kilograms now, which was a standard build. After leaving the bathhouse, he chose a trash can and threw the tattered clothes he had worn in the wilderness space. In metropolises, there were many scavengers, and they would make full use of what they picked up as waste. Feng Jun then went to a budget hotel and directly went to bed. He didn''t wake up in hunger until 10:30 am the next morning. He walked to the dressing mirror at the doorter and was quite satisfied with his build right now. In fact, he had made a big change from a 1.73 meters tall and 150 pounds in weight chubby man to a 1.78 meters tall and 130 pounds in weight handsome man. His features hadn''t changed, but his face was thinner, so he looked more attractive than before. Even though he stayed the same, he had a totally different air now after he had made some achievements. In addition, even though Feng Jun wasn''t extraordinarily handsome, he wasn''t ugly at all. The color of his skin became darker after the adventure in the wilderness, and he looked more mature and stable. Exactly because of that, he directly went to stay in a hotel after he came back from the wilderness in case the old man found his unusual changes. However, he thought he needed a pair of long pants now. After thinking for a while, he decided to wait because he could be taller in a few days. What he needed to think about now was how to sell the jade stone and strange stones he brought back to his world. There was an antique store next to Li Dafu, and it could be a way. Moreover, he could turn to Wang Haifeng for help. Feng Jun was actually unwilling to ask Wang Haifeng for help because Wang Haifeng was very familiar with him. He didn''t know how to exin where he got the jade stone. Probably he could sell several strange stones first. Feng Jun took out a stone the size of a goose egg from his bag and walked aimlessly while ying with it in his hand. As he walked, he saw a KFC and felt hungry all of a sudden. He wasn''t very interested in western fast food, but he didn''t have a better choice now at 11 am. Moreover, many people came and left the store, so no one would notice him even if he ordered a lot of food. Therefore, he walked inside and ordered two hamburgerbos. There was a young couple sitting across him when he was eating and swallowing quickly, and they were attracted to the way he ate food. Feng Jun ignored them and kept on filling his stomach. Within five minutes, he finished a hamburgerbo. Two hamburgerbos disappeared in only 10 minutes, and he was only left with a cup of coke and a small packet of fries. He stood up and went to buy more food. Because he thought it wasn''t necessary for him to hold the strange stone in his hand all the time, he put it down on the table. When he walked back with another two hamburgerbos, he was surprised to see the young couple ying with his strange stone. The next second, he epted it. Although it was a little impolite, he didn''t put away the stone anyway. He didn''t bother to argue with the young couple and continued to enjoy the food. However, to his surprise, the boy of the young couple suddenly said to him, "I like this stone. How much is it? Can you sell it to me?" Chapter 28: I Don’t Want to Sell It

Chapter 28: I Don''t Want to Sell It

Normally, Wang Weimin would never go to ces like KFC because there was only fast food, which was unhealthy and cheap. He was the heir of Jubao Jewel after all, and he should dine in more expensive ces. He met the most beautiful girl of their ss at yesterday''s ss reunion, so he invited her to hang out together today. The girl had a boyfriend who was born into a powerful family that year, but she was single now. She knew that Jubao Jewel was quite popr these years, so she agreed. They felt a little tired after hanging around for a long while, so they wanted to find a ce to have a rest. The girl knew that he would pay the bill, but she didn''t want him to believe that she was greedy, so she chose KFC, which was cheaper than a teahouse. Wang Weimin said nothing about her choice because he wanted to please her. They casually ordered some food and mainly wanted to have a rest. When Feng Jun sat down across them, they didn''t pay much attention to him until he finished the two hamburgerbos in only 10 minutes. They couldn''t believe their eyes. Actually, Feng Jun hadn''t been hungry for a long time, but he was starving now. When he stood up and went to order more food, the girl mumbled, "Wow, he eats a lot." She was amazed by the way Feng Jun ate. Wang Weimin smiled. He then picked up the stone Feng Jun left on the table. "This looks interesting." "Don''t take other people''s stuff," said the girl. "It doesn''t matter. He left this stone here probably because he wants to sell it," said Wang Weimin. He had seen it many times before. It wasn''t a lie, because many people sold stuff like that. The girl, however, was still worried. "I think he wanted to upy this seat with the stone. You can ask for his permission to y with it after he''s back." Wang Weimin smiled but said nothing further about it. He didn''t want to leave a bad impression on the girl. In his eyes, only poor people dined in a KFC. Rich people would never walk into a cheap ce. Besides, Feng Jun ordered a lot of fast food to fill his stomach, which made Wang Weimin believe that he was very poor. Wang Weimin even thought that Feng Jun could be abor worker. Therefore, he didn''t take Feng Jun seriously and kept on ying with the stone. His family ran a jewel business, and he had seen far more jewelry and antiques than ordinary people. He knew the stone was very special once he touched it. The pattern on the stone was also quite interesting. Upon closer inspection, he saw faint clouds, peaks, and a temple on the peak. It was just like an ink painting. The most interesting thing was that there was a touch of ochre on the edge of the stone, which looked like a sunset glow on the horizon. If it only had the appearance of an ink painting, it wouldn''t be rare, but it was very special with such a touch of ochre red. It indeed was a strange stone! Wang Weimin made up his mind to buy this stone. Feng Jun raised his head to look at Wang Weimin. "Sorry, I don''t want to sell it, and I used it simply to upy this seat." He hated Wang Weimin''s behavior and attitude. "You don''t want to sell it?" Wang Weimin smiled and leaned back in his seat. "Offer a price." His voice wasn''t loud, but his arrogance was too obvious to be ignored. Feng Jun couldn''t stand it. He already told Wang Weimin that he didn''t want to sell the stone, but Wang Weimin thought that he was poor. This time, Feng Jun didn''t bother to say a word. He pointed at the stone, then the table, which meant that he wanted his stone back in its ce. Wang Weimin felt embarrassed and mad. Feng Jun was eating now, and his mouth was stuffed with food, so he didn''t want to talk. Wang Weimin, however, didn''t care about his real thoughts. The girl he wanted was sitting next to him now, and he must prove that he was a man in front of her. Therefore, he was determined to leave with this stone today. After remaining silent for a while, he smiled. "Well, a thousand is too much for a stone. I can give you five hundred yuan for it since I really like it." Hearing that, Feng Jun stopped chewing. The next second, he kept on eating with obvious disdain in his eyes, which meant that he was still unwilling to sell the stone. Wang Weimin was furious by his expression and pped five hundred-yuan bills down on the table before he squeezed the stone in his hand and stared straight at Feng Jun. Feng Jun still said nothing and shook the packet of fries in his hand. "Sure, enjoy your meal." Wang Weimin stood up. "I''ll leave before you." Feng Jun was angry. He wanted to beat Wang Weimin, but they were in a public ce now, so he had to curb his anger and dial the police number. Afterward, he showed Wang Weimin the screen of his phone. "Idiot." Wang Weimin sneered, "You have the money on the table, and it''s a legal deal." He wasn''t afraid of the police at all. In fact, Wang Weimin''s family was very rich and influential in this city, so he believed that he could be safe. Feng Jun, however, was poor and powerless. Besides, Feng Jun''s stone was very special because of its patterns and color, but its shape was verymon. The popr strange stones must be different in shapes first. If a stone had a good shape and beautiful pattern, it would be expensive. In other words, Feng Jun''s stone wasn''t worth a lot of money. Five hundred yuan was enough to buy it. Wang Weimin didn''tck money at all, and he bought this stone simply because he liked it. As long as he liked something, he was willing to pay a lot for it. Anyway, the prices of strange stones could be very different in different people''s eyes. Feng Jun snorted and pressed a button to call the police. Wang Weimin looked at him coldly and didn''t move at all. He didn''t believe that Feng Jun was able to punish him. The girl, instead, grabbed Feng Jun''s phone away and ended the call before it was answered. "What are you doing? We just want to make a deal with you; there is no need to call the police." Their argument attracted much attention from other people in the store, and some even raised their phones. A 13-year-old girl was the most excited one, and she jumped up in her seat to start shooting. It was the time of social media, and no one wanted to miss out. Wang Weimin didn''t want to cause a sensation, especially on the Inte. If only the police were involved, he could turn to his friend for help, but it would be difficult to deal with this problem after it went viral. Feng Jun was a little disappointed when the girl stopped him from calling the police. "I told you I don''t want to sell it," said Feng Jun. The girl didn''t know what to say, but Wang Weimin argued, "You said nothing. You raised a finger, which meant a thousand yuan. I paid you five hundred yuan in the end, and you didn''t oppose it. It should be very clear in the surveince cameras." "Don''t y the fool with me." Feng Jun was annoyed. "I did that to tell you to put the stone down. If you believe a finger stands for a certain amount of money, why can''t it be ten thousand yuan?" After stopping for a second, he added, "I think I can report a robbery to the police." Wang Weiminughed. "Ten thousand yuan? Are you crazy or something?" Chapter 29: An Unsuccessful Publicity Stunt

Chapter 29: An Unsessful Publicity Stunt

In the old days, Feng Jun hated it when other people said that he was poor. After all, he broke up with his girlfriend exactly because theycked a material base. But now, he had experienced the adventure, and so, he didn''t mind it anymore. He knew that he had a bright future ahead. "I''m not crazy, and how much do you know about stones? This stone is very rare, and it''s worth a lot," said Feng Jun. Although he himself knew little about stones, he must be confident at this moment. Moreover, he had a double degree, and he read many books. No one would pick up a normal stone. Wang Weimin was curious about the reason why Feng Jun chose this stone. In fact, the price of a strange stone varied in different people''s eyes. The girl opened her mouth to help Wang Weimin. "Didn''t you say that you don''t want to sell the stone? Why do you care about its price?" Feng Jun gave her a re. "This stone is worth more than ten thousand yuan, and it''s very rare!" "Ridiculous!" Wang Weimin lost his patience. He took his bills back and walked outside. When he heard the price Feng Jun set, he knew that he couldn''t easily fool Feng Jun. Even though he still didn''t think the stone was worth more than ten thousand yuan, it was hard to tell. Anyway, it was worth far more than a thousand yuan. In Zhengyang City, Wang Weimin wasn''t afraid of causing trouble because he had a rich and powerful family as his support. However, he didn''t bother to argue with Feng Jun for a stone in public. Many people were staring at them right now, and he didn''t want his family business to be affected. "Don''t you dare leave!" shouted Feng Jun to his back. The girl also seized the chance and quietly left. Nobody stopped them from walking outside. "It''s not over yet!" shouted Feng Jun in the crowd. "Does anyone know who he is? I can give you this stone for his name and address." Someone said, "Hey, dude, why don''t you offer cash?" Nobody wanted a stone especially when no one knew how valuable it was. Feng Jun knew it very well, so he said, "Well, if you prefer cash over this stone, I can only give you ten thousand yuan." Hearing that, others knew that his stone was worth more than ten thousand yuan. Some people hesitated to make the choice between cash and the stone. Anyway, they must figure out the man''s name and address first. As for the reward, they could make the choice afterward. Some people went to take photos of the stone. A middle-aged man even weighed the stone and remembered its texture. Nobody was an idiot nowadays, and they must make sure what they might get before they took action. Feng Jun felt annoyed and turned around to walk out. When a woman wanted to ask him for his number, he had already disappeared. Feng Jun didn''t know how much attention this drama could get, but he hoped that social media could help him. Most people had social media ounts, so he believed that it could be a piece of news. However, he was wrong. Without a deliberate advertisement, the news attracted little attention on social media. Only a few people sent out a post to a local forum of Zhengyang City. In one post, an Inte user left several lines. "If the owner wants to sell this stone, please call Jubao Jewel. The number is XXXX." Feng Jun didn''t pay much attention to the news, so he didn''t see thement. This afternoon, he went to the antique street to ask for the prices of his other stones. Unfortunately, he was an unfamiliar face on the street, so no one was willing to offer him a high price. After wasting much time on the street, Feng Jun realized that he shouldn''te here. They were professional stone dealers, and his stones weren''t good enough. Feng Jun went back to the hotelter, and he changed his n the next day. Instead of visiting the antique street, he went directly to the jewel stores with his broken jade box. Some jewel stores were happy to see his broken jade box, but the prices they offered were quite different. The lowest price was eight thousand yuan, while the highest was twelve thousand yuan. Feng Jun didn''t think there was a reasonable price. What he didn''t know was that an acquaintance noticed him through social media this early morning. It was the girl who was good at fighting and whom he had met three times before. Her name was Xia Xiaoyu, and she saw the news about Feng Jun''s stone in her WeChat moments. Although the video of the drama that had happened in the KFC wasn''t very clear, she still recognized Feng Jun''s face. "Isn''t he the man named Feng Jun in Hongjie Fitness Club?" She was always grateful to Feng Jun because he had saved her life once before. Even though she was brave, she was a girl after all. Therefore, Xia Xiaoyu went to Hongjie Fitness Club and said that she wanted to see Feng Jun this afternoon. However, nobody talked to her because she had just sent Liu Shuming to the police station. Although many people disliked Liu Shuming in the club, they were colleagues. In the end, Zhao Hongqi walked over and said to her, "He was fired." Xia Xiaoyu was surprised and asked for the reason, but Zhao Hongqi told her that he didn''t know it either. She then went to see Guo Yueling, and Guo Yueling briefly exined it to her. Xia Xiaoyu was annoyed when she found out the real reason why Feng Jun was fired. "You couldn''t do that. He''s my savior!" Manager Guo said, "I don''t hold a personal grudge against him, and it''s our general manager''s decision." "Great, I''ll go see your general manager," said Xia Xiaoyu before she left. Zhang Weihong didn''te back to the club until 6 pm, and Xia Xiaoyu already lost her patience. She questioned Zhang Weihong in annoyance once she saw her. However, Zhang Weihong was an experienced manager, while Xia Xiaoyu was only a student. It was very easy for Hong Jie to handle her. She stayed calm and told Xia Xiaoyu that Feng Jun wasn''t fired because of her, and it was their own business issue. After that, she said it was Feng Jun who was unwilling to turn to Xia Xiaoyu for help. Xia Xiaoyu felt embarrassed when she heard that. She asked Zhang Weihong where Feng Jun was right now. Zhang Weihong gave her a simple answer that she didn''t know nor care about Feng Jun now. Xia Xiaoyu was mad. "You didn''t take me seriously. Do you want me to find a person who''s more important to talk about that with you?" Zhang Weihong was a little displeased too. "I know you''re a friend of Miss Yu, but I can be honest with you. Feng Jun was fired exactly because someone wanted to please the Yu family." A deputy leader of the Cultural and Sports Bureau of Zhengyang City always wanted to please the Yu family, so he seized the chance and fired Feng Jun for the sake of Miss Yu. Given Zhang Weihong''s influence, she actually didn''t care much about a deputy leader, but she was unwilling to be involved in trouble because of Feng Jun. Anyway, Feng Jun wasn''t important in her club. Zhang Weihong had sympathy for Feng Jun, but Feng Jun wasn''t sophisticated. If she wanted to protect him, she would have to offend a deputy leader, which wasn''t something she would do. In fact, Feng Jun should take the responsibility for the result too. What Zhang Weihong didn''t know was that Manager Guo also seized the chance to get rid of Feng Jun. Xia Xiaoyu couldn''t fully understand what had happened, but she had to admit that Zhang Weihong''s words made sense. She thought for a while and said, "Alright, I know you''re right, but I still want to know where he is right now." Chapter 30: Gambling on Stones

Chapter 30: Gambling on Stones

Because of a certain reason, Xia Xiaoyu didn''t tell Zhang Weihong that she noticed the news about Feng Jun in her WeChat moments. However, Zhang Weihong regretted telling her the truth. At the same time, she was also curious why Xia Xiaoyu paid special attention to Feng Jun. Although Zhang Weihong and Feng Jun were friends on QQ, they had never talked with each other online. It wasn''t convenient for her to talk to Feng Jun because of that right now because she was in a much higher position than him. Therefore, she called Guo Yueling. "Find out what Feng Jun is doing now." Manager Guo panicked when Xia Xiaoyu came, and she was scared when she received Zhang Weihong''s call. She didn''t hesitate to humiliate Feng Jun back then, and she had even deprived him of one month worth of sry. Now that Feng Jun became an important figure, she regretted doing that. However, she had to obey her boss'' order, so she could only call Wang Haifeng to get the information about Feng Jun. To her surprise, Wang Haifeng hated her and refused to answer her call. Wang Haifeng dared to do that only because he knew it couldn''t be business. If it was about work, Zhang Weihong or other colleagues were able to contact him. Nevertheless, Guo Yueling didn''t have the courage to tell Zhang Weihong to call him. She indeed had the idea to let other colleagues call Wang Haifeng, but other people would know what she had done to Feng Jun in that case. As a result, she turned to Xiao Li for help. "Do you have Feng Jun''s phone number?" Xiao Li had his phone number and dialed it in person, but unfortunately, no one answered. During this night, Manager Guo and her two helpers kept on searching for any information about Feng Jun. When Wang Haifeng came to work the next morning, Guo Yueling stood in his way to force him to call Feng Jun. Wang Haifeng didn''t want to argue with her, especially after knowing that the girl who put Liu Shuming in jail wanted to see Feng Jun. "Great, since the girl wants to see him, I can help." However, he also failed to get through to Feng Jun. He suddenly remembered that Feng Jun moved into a room in a factory. Afterward, he contacted the producer of the generator he rmended to Feng Jun and finally found the address. The old man told him that Feng Jun left tofort his friend and that he had been gone for a few days. "I don''t know when he cane back, and it''s up to his friend I think." Guo Yueling was quite disappointed. Actually, Feng Jun was reflecting on his previous behavior at this time. First of all, he shouldn''t blindly believe the power of the Inte. It would be a good thing if the news about him could be a hot topic on social media, but it was really difficult. He was a nobody, and no one wanted to pay attention to him, no matter in his real life or on the Inte. Besides, it cost a lot to do a sessful publicity campaign. Second, he should have tried to sell his jade box in that way. He had visited all the famous jewelry stores in Zhengyang City, but the prices weren''t high. It was impossible for him to get a high price from a jewel store. Although he was disappointed, he could do nothing about it. If he still wanted to sell his jade box at a high price, he would have to go to another city. He might have to go to another city in another province. Zhengyang City was the capital city of their province after all. If he couldn''t get a high price here, he wouldn''t be able to do that in other cities in the same province. However, Feng Jun was reluctant to leave right now, because the expense of the trip was huge. Feng Jun carefully thought about it. He then decided to try another way to sell his jade box. He had read many web novels, and he knew that many people were gambling on stones. If any high-quality jade was cut out of a stone, businessmen in the jewel industry would offer prices at once andpete against each other for it. There were ces for stone-gambling in Zhengyang City too. Feng Jun went to one of them and wandered around. There were a lot of people wandering here, and most of them were like him, but not many people had a backpack. Feng Jun stayed here for a whole day and was disappointed again because he didn''t see anyone cutting a stone at the scene. A stone-cutter was a professional machine, and cutting stones was also a special skill, so normally, ordinary people would choose to cut the stone at the scene, and they could sell it if there was jade inside. However, Feng Jun forgot that not many people loved stone-gambling. During the day, he saw several people who bought many stones, but all of them loaded the stones into their cars without dy after paying the bill. Feng Jun watched for a while. He couldn''t help but ask a middle-aged woman who looked very nice. "Ma''am, may I know why don''t you cut the stones right here?" The middle-aged woman gave him a vignt nce, and she rxed a little when she saw that Feng Jun was a good-looking young man. "We have our own ce to cut the stones, so we don''t need to do that here." People who loved stone-gambling were in the same circle. Feng Jun smiled. "How will you sell the jade if you''re able to cut out any?" The middle-aged woman stayed alert, but she still answered, "We have our way to sell it. It''s none of your business. Young man, what do you want to know?" Feng Jun kept on smiling to please her. "Nothing important. I just want to see stone-cutting. I heard it''s very interesting." The middle-aged woman hesitated for a while, but she still gave up the idea of inviting him to look at them cutting stones. "It''s easy. You can wait here for more days, and you''ll see it." When the middle-aged woman was gone, a strong manughed out loud. "Hu Jie thought you wanted to do an illegal business." This man was also wandering here, but he came here for a reason. Feng Jun was struck dumb for a second. He then said, "Did she think that I''m a robber?" It actually was understandable because the price of high-quality jade could be unbelievably high, and a man could be a millionaire overnight. No one chose to cut stones at the scene probably because many people had the idea to rob jade. Therefore, those who loved stone-gambling gathered together regrly to share their stones and jade. It could reduce risk and cost. They could also share experiences and ways of purchasing and selling stones as well as jade. Although many gamblers who were addicted to stone-gambling had lost their family fortune overnight, most people took it as an interest. Feng Jun figured it out, and the manughed again. "You don''t need to rob her. If you can sleep with her, you can get whatever she has." Feng Jun was shocked. "Um, I don''t think I can." The man curled his lips with disdain. "Come on, she spends over a million yuan on stones, and countless young men want to have a sexual rtionship with her." Feng Jun cocked his eyebrow and said nothing about it. He had seen a few people cut stones on the street, but the stones weren''t big, so their buyers didn''t care much about the safety. Only one of the four stones contained jade, and someone offered twenty thousand yuan for it. No onepeted with him. Feng Jun said, "Well, it seems bidding isn''t real either." The strong man sneered, "No one is willing to bid for such low-quality jade." Hearing that, Feng Jun finally realized it was rare to see bidding. Anyway, no jewel businessman would be willing to offer a high price for his broken jade box, so he decided to go to Binzhou City. He hoped that he could get a reasonable price there. However, to his surprise, all the train tickets to Binzhou City were sold out today, so he could only book one for the day after tomorrow. Feng Jun was free the next day, so he went to the antique street to kill time and learn more about jade. Luckily, someone cut out a piece of jade of water type at 2 pm. Although it wasn''t big and only a side of it was out in the air, its price already began with five hundred thousand yuan. Once the news went abroad, the whole stone-gambling market became alive. As the stone was cut out little by little, the price of the jade rapidly increased to three million yuan. The owners of this stone were two middle-aged men, and both of them were rich. They had several strong young men by their sides to protect them. In their words, they came here simply to have fun. They also agreed to sell this jade of water type. Chapter 31: Bidding

Chapter 31: Bidding

During stone cutting, more and more people came to see it, and the price of the jade already exceeded five million yuan. Senior managers of different jewel stores also gathered here,peting against each other for the jade. This time, Feng Jun was finally able to witness the bidding. It was obvious that some people would harbor a grudge after the bidding was over. Feng Jun didn''t realize that jewelry businessmen would actually pay attention to good jade at a low price until now. Nobody bid yesterday mostly because that stone wasn''t valuable. In the end, Henglong Jewel won the jade of water type with the price of 6.89 million yuan, and Manager Wang from Jubao Jewel stopped at the price of 6.80 million yuan. Manager Liang from Henglong Jewel said, "Hey, why don''t you add ten thousand yuan? I will probably give it to you." Manager Wang was mad, but he knew it wasn''t simple. "It''s not easy to make money with such expensive jade." Manager Liangughed. "We can afford it, and we don''t rush to make money with it. If you''re unhappy about it, you can increase your bid." Seeing that, Feng Jun squeezed over. There were two strong men standing by Manager Wang''s sides. They gave Feng Jun a cold nce, but Feng Jun didn''t mind it. "Hi, Manager Wang, do you want soft jade?" "Of course." Manager Wang gave him a side nce. "What type is it?" Feng Jun took out his broken jade box and handed it to Manager Wang. "Please have a look." Manager Wang touched it. He then drew out a magnifier. Manager Liang stood aside with a smile on his face. Manager Wang put down the magnifier. When he was about to say something, he turned to nce at Manager Liang before saying to Feng Jun, "Young man, you know how to seize the chance." This was a broken jade craft, so he subconsciously wanted to offer a low price. However, there were many people in the same industry as him around, so it would be embarrassing if he really offered a low price. Although everyone would lower the purchasing price on purpose in the industry, he was a senior manager of a famous jewel store, so he couldn''t do that in public. No matter what, it wasn''t fair and would damage the reputation of the jewelry store he worked for. Besides, Manager Liang was watching him right now. Feng Jun smiled and said, "I''m ttered." In fact, he also felt aggrieved because no one was willing to offer him a reasonable price. "Sixty-eight thousand yuan," said Manager Wang. "It''s too old and broken." "Hey, young man, can I have a look at it?" Manager Liang joined their conversation. Manager Liang was about 10 years younger than Manager Wang. He looked at the jade box for a minute before offering a price. "Eighty thousand yuan." He didn''t bother to tell the reason but offered a higher price. It was very normal because different people would offer different prices for the same piece of jade. Manager Wang went on bidding. "Ny thousand yuan!" Manager Liang gave him a nce. He then smiled. "Alright, it''s yours. I quit." Manager Wang still refused to meet his eyes, and he asked Feng Jun with an expressionless face. "Do you want cash or transfer?" Feng Jun thought for a while. He then said, "Please give me cash." "Wait a second," said Manager Wang. "My nephew will be here in any second with cash." "Sure." Feng Jun nodded. "Manager Wang, I love your efficiency, and I have more jade with me now. Can we have a private talk somewhere else?" He had asked Jubao Jewel for the price before, and it was even lower than ten thousand yuan. However, Manager Wang was much more generous than his staff. "My people must go with me. Is it alright?" said Manager Wang. He was willing to have a private talk with Feng Jun, but he must be very careful. There were too many greedy people in the jewel industry after all, and he could never be too careful. Manager Liang, however, was displeased, because he also wanted to see Feng Jun''s other jade. However, before he could say anything, someone called Manager Wang from a distance. "Uncle!" Feng Jun nodded with a smile. "Of course your people..." Before he could finish his sentence, he stopped in shock and looked at the other person. "It''s you?" The young man who was running toward them was exactly the boy who had tried to rob him of the strange stone. When Wang Weimin saw Feng Jun, he was surprised too, but he soon moved his sight away from Feng Jun and directly walked to Manager Wang. Actually, he hated Feng Jun very much now because his friends also saw the news about Feng Jun''s strange stone and evenughed at him because of that. Wang Weimin felt quite stressed and didn''t dare to go to Jubao Jewel these days. Therefore, he didn''t know that Feng Jun had visited Jubao Jewel with the broken jade box. He only told his staff to pay more attention to a young man with a strange stone, but Feng Jun showed up with a jade box. At the same time, Feng Jun didn''t know that Jubao Jewel was owned by Wang Weimin''s family either. Wang Weimin hated Feng Jun because no one dared to treat him like that. He even borrowed an ount and left ament, saying that he was willing to buy the strange stone with ten thousand yuan. It was obviously a trap. Once he got the strange stone from Feng Jun, he would gather a bunch of men to beat him. He didn''t care about the ten thousand yuan. He simply wanted to teach Feng Jun a lesson. However, to his astonishment, he ran into Feng Jun again when his uncle called him for help. Anyway, what his uncle wanted to do today was very important, so he must behave himself. He shouldn''t bring his personal grudge against Feng Jun at this moment. Manager Wang pointed at Feng Jun. "Give him ny thousand yuan in cash." "Ny thousand yuan?" Wang Weimin stared at Feng Jun with a surprised expression. "Seriously?" He actually came here for the jade of water type. His uncle probably wanted to buy other jade today, so he brought a million yuan in cash with him. Nevertheless, he didn''t expect that he needed to give Feng Jun money. The first thought that appeared in his mind was that Feng Jun had sold the strange stone to his uncle. It wasn''t a big deal, but the price was really high. Feng Jun looked at Manager Wang. "Is he working for Jubao Jewel too?" Manager Wang realized that his nephew didn''t get along with this young man. Anyway, in his eyes, business was business. There were many people at the scene, so he couldn''t deny it. "Yeah, I''m his uncle." Manager Wang was the general manager of Jubao Jewel, and its chairman was his older brother. Feng Jun said, "Sorry, I can''t sell it to you." He was poor, but he also had pride. Exactly because of his pride, he refused to do business with those who he disliked. Even though they offered a high price, he was still unwilling to make the deal with them. Manager Wang was surprised. "How can you do that? We already made an agreement on the price." Feng Jun said, "We haven''t signed any contract yet." After that, he turned to look at Manager Liang from Henglong Jewel. "Manager Liang, do you still want this jade?" "Why? Young man, my offer is ten thousand yuan lower than his," said Manager Liang with a meaningful smile. "I don''t care. I make money simply to live a happy life," said Feng Jun. Manager Liangughed and gave him a thumbs-up. "I agree with you." "Well, to be honest, I don''t have a clear understanding of this jade, but I''m willing to give you ny thousand yuan if it''s really worth the price," said Manager Liang. "Henglong Jewel is very famous in the jewel industry, and we don''t want to damage the reputation of our brand." Manager Wang snorted with annoyance. "There are many famous jewel brands in the industry." When Manager Liang wanted to argue with Manager Wang, Feng Jun said, "I think you should ask your nephew about what he has done to protect the reputation of Jubao Jewel." Manager Wang was astonished. "What?" Feng Jun didn''t bother to talk with him about that any longer and turned to look at Manager Liang. "Manager Liang, can we have a private talk somewhere else?" Manager Liang smiled. "Why not?" After that, they left together. Meanwhile, Manager Wang staring at his nephew in anger. "Tell me what you''ve done." Wang Weimin had never told his uncle the story before because it was embarrassing and wasn''t serious. It was verymon that prices of jewels and antiques were quite different in and out of the industry. Wang Weimin simplified the story and defended himself. Manager Wang sighed with disappointment. His nephew wasn''t a bad person, but he wasn''t mature either. Wang Weimin was still full of anger. "It''s just a broken old jade box. It''s not worth much money!" Manager Wang sighed again. "It''s just a test, and he has more jade in his hands!" Chapter 32: Dream vs. Reality

Chapter 32: Dream vs. Reality

Wang Weimin was stunned. However, heughed the next second. "He even spent time picking up stones. I don''t think he''s able to find high-quality jade." Jubao Jewel was a leading jewel brand in the jewel industry of Zhengyang City, and its main business was jade. Wang Weimin didn''t believe that a guy who ate four hamburgerbos in KFC could provide arge amount of jade raw materials. Although he felt a little guilty, he had to deny it. Manager Wang sighed and looked at Feng Jun and Manager Liang, who were talking not far away from them. Feng Jun knew to seize the best timing to ask for a reasonable price, and he was determined and generous too, which proved that he was outstanding among his peers. Manager Wang felt that Feng Jun must have high-quality jade with him. Manager Liang didn''t have much anticipation, and he simply wanted to purchase jade and embarrass Jubao Jewel at the same time. Therefore, when he saw the other half of the broken jade box, he was surprised. "Young man, what do you mean?" Feng Jun smiled. "Rx, I''m going to sell you more jade." "Great, I can give you sixty thousand yuan for this half," said Manager Liang. He aimed to purchase jade instead of antiques. Feng Jun nodded. "Deal. To be honest with you, you can put the two halves of the jade box together, and they''ll be perfect together." Sixty thousand yuan wasn''t a lot, but it was a reasonable price. Manager Liang wasn''t a mean jewel businessman. "I''m not interested." Manager Liang shook his head. This jade box looked quite ordinary, so he wouldn''t be bothered to put them together or repair it. He decided to use it as a raw material to make more money. Feng Jun smiled. "Sure, it''s up to you." Manager Liang gave him a nce and had a better impression of him because he knew when to stop the topic. The next second, he noticed Feng Jun''s backpack, and it looked heavy. "Do you have other jade in your bag?" This jade box was ancient, so he believed that Feng Jun had more good old jade crafts. Feng Junughed. "I have a piece of rare jade with me. Are you interested in it?" "Of course!" Manager Liang was excited. "Henglong Jewel focuses on jewel instead of antiques." Feng Jun nodded. He then took out arge stone the size of a man''s head. The second Feng Jun put it down on the ground, Manager Liang rushed ahead to touch it. After a while, he got even more excited and took out his magnifier to observe it. In the end, he shouted aloud, "I can''t believe it! It''s a huge mutton fat jade seed material." Feng Jun beamed once he heard that. Even though he didn''t know much about jade, he understood what mutton fat jade meant. It was the best nephrite, and a seed material was more valuable than a mountain material. ording to the understanding in the industry, the seed material was washed out by river water over the years, so it had a good color and oiliness with a finer texture. It was exactly what Feng Jun expected to see. If one gram was worth ten thousand, this seed material could be worth about three hundred million yuan in total! Actually, a piece of good mutton fat jade could be sold at the price of thirty thousand yuan a gram. Anyway, Feng Jun was sure that he could make a fortune with this jade raw material. Manager Wang also heard their conversation, and he rounded his eyes in shock when he learned that it was a huge mutton fat jade seed material. Wang Weimin''s face turned pale too, and he shouted, "No, impossible! It can''t be a seed material." "What''s wrong with you?" Manager Liang turned around and gave him a cold nce. "Are you questioning my knowledge?" Manager Liang was in his early forties, but he was a well-known jade expert in the industry. "Well, I mean..." Wang Weimin hesitated for a long while. He then clenched his teeth while pointing at Feng Jun. "He''s too poor to have such a valuable jade raw material." "Enough!" Manager Wang roared. "Weimin, you should go now." At this moment, he was quite disappointed in his nephew. "No, I can''t leave now." Wang Weimin raised his voice. "He can only afford hamburgerbos in KFC, so it''s impossible that he''s able to have a mutton fat jade seed material." It was hard for Wang Weimin to ept it. Actually, he regretted holding a grudge against Feng Jun now. The most valuable resource of the jade industry was clients who could provide rare jade. In addition to that, jewel businessmen wanted the top jade raw materials most. Jade was a non-renewable resource, and its amount was limited. Except for those that hadn''t been discovered yet, the amount of jade that had been discovered was certain and wouldn''t increase. The jewelry industry was also a typical luxury industry. The more top-quality goods it had, the more profitable it could be. If Jubao Jewel lost this mutton fat jade seed material, another jewelry store would have it. Wang Weimin was unwilling to see that happen. It was all his fault that he took Feng Jun lightly. What was worse, if he hadn''t had a grudge against Feng Jun, he wouldn''t have ruined the first deal between his uncle and Feng Jun. His uncle was about to make a deal with Feng Jun when he just came, but it was ruined by him. As long as Feng Jun was willing to make the first deal with Jubao Jewel, they could strike the second and third deals in the future. "So?" Manager Liang looked at Wang Weimin. He didn''t think it was a big deal. "My son eats KFC often too." However, it was still different in Wang Weimin''s eyes, but he didn''t dare to say another word about it now. Manager Wang was mad and even wanted to p his nephew. All his nephew had done today was humiliating him in public. "Alright, you can go now. Don''t feel guilty or stressed. It''s just a piece of jade," said Manager Wang. He couldn''t change what had already happened anyway. Manager Liang offered a price to Feng Jun afterward. "Six million yuan." "What?" Feng Jun couldn''t believe his ears. "Are you surprised?" Manager Liang stared at him. "Is it lower or higher?" "Lower. The jade of water type was sold at 6.89 million yuan just then," said Feng Jun. He was quite honest. "They''re totally different." Manager Liang curled his lips. "Not many people like Hotan jade now." Feng Jun also knew it. Although the price of Hotan jade was always rising, it wasn''t stable. Nevertheless, he was still unwilling to ept the offer. "Manager Liang, it''s a mutton fat jade seed material, and it should be more expensive than othermon jade," said Feng Jun. Manager Liang didn''t know what to say now as he looked at the young man in front of him. He was a businessman, and he hated to teach outsiders knowledge about jade, but he was in a good mood today, so he exined it to Feng Jun patiently. "There are different levels of mutton fat jade seed materials. Look at the outeryer of your stone. I''m sure it''s of medium quality. It''s not from western Xinjiang, or Korea, nor Russia. "I don''t want to ask where you got it, but it''s not from the best sources of jade, so its price can''t be very high. "Oh, wholesale and retail prices are different too. When we make jade crafts, there will be an unavoidable loss." "Alright!" Feng Jun interrupted him. Even though he was still disappointed at the price, he felt much better now. Most importantly, Manager Liang didn''t ask him for the source of this jade raw material. In that case, he could enter the wilderness space whenever he wanted and search for more jade raw materials to make money. Six million yuan was already enough for him to do his business, and he thought that he shouldn''t be greedy. Therefore, he nodded with a smile. "I know Manager Liang is a generous businessman, so I''ll sell it to you at six million yuan. We can be friends." Manager Liangughed. "Great! The six million yuan is just the starting price. You can follow me to our store to cut it open now. I can probably give you a higher price for it." Chapter 33: Rent a New Apartment

Chapter 33: Rent a New Apartment

"Thanks, but I don''t think it''s necessary." Feng Jun shook his head. He knew Manager Liang said that out of kindness, but he wanted the money right now. As long as he had the seed money, he could make more and more money with it. Although he believed that Manager Liang wouldn''t hurt him, he must be careful. In addition, he didn''t want to waste much time on that either. "Fine." Manager Liang smiled. He didn''t offer Feng Jun a high price, but it was reasonable, so he didn''t feel guilty at all. Since Feng Jun turned him down, he didn''t insist. "I heard that you have stones in your hands too?" Hearing that, Feng Jun took out the four strange stones at once. "Please have a look." Manager Liang casually looked at them. He then waved his hand. "I don''t know much about stones. Can you sell them to me at a hundred thousand yuan in total?" He wasn''t paying a hundred thousand yuan for the four stones but for his rtionship with Feng Jun. Feng Jun understood it very well. "Thank you, Manager Liang." Manager Liangughed and patted his shoulder. "You''re wee. I''m expecting you to provide more jade materials for our store." He wanted to know whether Feng Jun had other good jade raw materials. Feng Jun gave him a perfunctory answer. "Well, I''ll see." Manager Liang liked his cautiousness, so he handed him his name card. "This is my name card. Feel free to contact me." Feng Jun took it. He saw his name, Liang Haiqing, along with two phone numbers on it. Manager Liang looked at him. "Do you want cash or transfer?" "Cash please." Feng Jun beamed. "I don''t want to pay the tax." "Ha-ha, you''re humorous." Manager Liangughed. "The tax department doesn''t care about stone gambling transactions, and no one will know that it''s a jade deal. "You need to wait for a while, but six million yuan in cash weighs a lot." Feng Jun nodded. "I know, and I can lift it by myself." Manager Liang was surprised, but he asked nothing about it. He didn''t want to annoy Feng Jun. Anyway, he simply wanted to do business with Feng Jun. "Give me an hour." Manager Liang lifted a finger. Within an hour, a car came in from outside, and two young men got off it with two heavy suitcases. At this time, the news that Feng Jun made six million yuan by selling a huge mutton fat jade seed material already spread widely. He might be safe when he was on the street because people were very used to it here, but he might be in danger after walking out of here. Liang Haiqing apologized to him, "I''m sorry, I didn''t know that you have such a piece of rare jade; I''ll be careful next time." "It''s not a big deal," said Feng Jun. He opened the suitcases and nced at them. He then roughly counted the notes inside. There were six hundred and twenty-four stacks, which were all 70% new banknotes. He didn''t bother to count them one by one and left right away. When he walked to the gate, he put the two suitcases next to an off-road vehicle. Onlookers realized that he didn''te alone. Feng Jun gave the cab a side nce and found that there was no one inside, so he took out a cigarette to light it and put his hands in his pockets as if he had nothing to do now. There were all kinds of people on this street, and some people were secretly writing down the number te of the car. A few minutester, three empty taxis passed in front of Feng Jun, and a driver deliberately slowed down and nned to carry him. Feng Jun didn''t even look at it until the fourth empty car came. He raised his hand to stop the empty car, then got into the car with the two suitcases. He threw two 100-yuan bills to the taxi driver and said, "Turn left ahead as fast as possible. If you arrive at Renmin Road in five minutes, the two bills are yours." "Buckle your belt." The taxi driver gave him a nce. He knew where they were right now. As a taxi driver, he drove around every day and clearly knew that he had a special passenger today. Some people on the street felt foolish at this time. At this moment, from the washroom at the door, a fat man walked out to the off-road vehicle while buckling his belt. A strong man quickly walked toward him. "Hey, excuse me, is this car yours?" "Sure." The fat man nced at him. "What?" "We charge parking fees here unless you are shopping on this street," said the strong man. "What?" The fat man was annoyed. "I didn''t leave my car for a long time!" "Oh, fine," said the strong man. He realized that Feng Jun already escaped from their sight. Manager Liang smiled. "Good boy." A man with a pair of sses by his side said with satisfaction, "He''s a great young man." Manager Liang sighed. "I don''t think we can see him again." In his eyes, Feng Jun yed a smart trick and left safely, but it exposed to everyone that he came here alone, so he would disappear for a very long time to protect himself. Feng Jun took another taxi right after he reached Renmin Road, but he still told the taxi driver to drive fast. He transferred four times before getting off at the entrance of a motorcycle repair shop. Without saying anything, he bought a second-hand motorcycle. He then went to the local specialty and Japanese grocery store next door. By the time he was finally back to the factory, it was already dark. The old man asked him with curiosity, "Where did you get this motorcycle and two woven bags?" Feng Jun smiled. "I just bought it. It''s a used car, so it''s very cheap. I only paid 500 yuan, and it has a one-month warranty." The old man nodded. "I think it can be useful only for a month. Oh, how about your friend now?" Feng Jun was startled for a second, but he quickly said, "Well, he got his girl back." "Fine, but I think a good man doesn''t backtrack, right?" said the old man. "Um, you''re right." Feng Jun nodded. He carried the two woven bags into his room and stuffed them under the bed before he threw his body heavily on it. He took a deep breath and mumbled, "Now I finally have some money, and it''s fine that I''m single." What he had experienced during the past days was quite exciting, and he couldn''t believe it right now in retrospect. No matter what, he had banknotes of six million yuan under his bed now, which gave him enough time to think about his future. The most important thing he needed to deal with right now was to rent a new suitable apartment. Although this factory was very quiet and nobody cared about what he was doing, it was still inconvenient for him to charge. He needed an apartment that was convenient for him to charge himself, and he also needed to apply for several debit cards to deposit most of his cash. Because it was toote for him to deposit money right now, he turned on hisputer and released a post looking for a new apartment. His requests were different from other tenants, and he directly filled the number of ten thousand yuan in the nk of the monthly rent. He had no requirement for the type of apartment, but he wanted water, electricity, heating, and a separate bathroom. After that, he left a message. [I have a temporary charging need, so I need an external connector, and the maximum amperage must reach 500 amps. This is very important to me.] A 500-amp current could ensure that he would be able to charge at least five energy points in a day and night. In theory, he could have seven energy points at most, which would be enough for him to get in and out of the space once. He was rich now, so he must provide himself with a good life. After ncing at the stone ring on his wrist, Feng Jun rxed a little. The energy was enough for him to get in and out of the space twice with materials. He used to be worried about money, but now, he didn''t need to worry about it at all. He was tired and wanted to have a good sleep, but his mind was still excited. It was hard for his mind to calm down right now because there were millions of yuan in banknotes under his bed. Chapter 34: Too Much Electricity

Chapter 34: Too Much Electricity

When Feng Jun woke up the next day, he heard the old man calling him outside. "Hey, young man, one of your colleagues came to see you the other day, but you were absent. He''s tall and handsome." The colleague must be Wang Haifeng. Feng Jun nced at his phone and found many missed calls, including calls from his family. He was busy selling jade during the past days, so he set his phone to silent mode and even blocked call notifications. Now that he was in the mood for chatting, he decided to call his family. His mother answered the call and asked him whether he woulde back home for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Feng Jun gave a nce at the generator in his room. He then said with a smile. "Um, I''m afraid I can''t because I''m very busy these days. I can probably go home during the New Year Festival." His mother didn''tin about it, but she reminded him to take good care of himself. Feng Jun nodded and hung up the call. After that, he gazed at the generator. It seemed that it wasn''t an excuse that his family''s business needed a generator. His hometown was a small county city. The ce where his mother''s shop was located was in the old district. Many of the lines were aging and privately built. The power supply was really not guaranteed. It wasmon for the electricity to be cut off four to five times a day. Feng Jun thought about sending his generator to his parents after he found a new apartment. However, he made the final decision that he would keep renting this room even if he found a new apartment. A 50-kilowatt generator had a poor charging effect, but it was better than nothing. Anyway, he needed a few ces to protect and hide himself. Besides, a 50-kilowatt generator was too powerful for a small family business. It was also veryrge, and it cost much to address it to his hometown. He would buy another generator for his family in the future. After that, he called Wang Haifeng. However, both of Wang Haifeng''s two phones were turned off. Feng Jun realized that he must have quarreled with his wife once more. Mrs. Wang must be jealous again. The second he hung up the call, someone called him, and it was an unknown number. Feng Jun picked it up at once, and it turned out that the person saw his post on the Inte and wanted to talk with him about it. Feng Jun was surprised that someone would call him within such a short time. He knew that he offered a high price for the new apartment, but he received the first call in only 10 minutes. The caller was a woman, and she politely asked, "Hi, do you want to rent a big apartment?" "Yeah, and I''veid down all the requests," said Feng Jun. "I have arge apartment with three rooms and two halls on Youyi Road." The woman sounded quite proud. "It''s about 180 square meters, and the monthly rent is eight thousand yuan." Youyi Road was in the city center, and it had a great cultural atmosphere and environments, so its housing prices and rents were also very high. The woman was surely proud of herself because she had such a good apartment. However, her apartment still didn''t deserve the monthly rent of eight thousand yuan. Zhengyang City wasn''t the capital city, nor was it a first-tier city, and the average ie wasn''t high. There were simr apartments for rent on the Inte, and their monthly rents were about six thousand yuan, which was a very high rent in Zhengyang City. Although the woman asked for an unreasonable price, Feng Jun didn''t care about it and asked, "What else?" The woman hesitated for a second. She then said, "There is a garage, and it''s free. You should pay the utilities and pay the rent as well as the deposit for three months at the same time. My apartment is well-decorated." Feng Jun agreed without hesitation. "No problem." "Great, when can youe to see my apartment?" asked the woman in a delighted voice. Feng Jun put the phone down and nced at its screen. He then quietly ended the call. In half a minute, the woman called him again. "Why did the call end all of a sudden? Is it a problem with your reception or mine?" Feng Jun rolled his eyes. "Neither, I just ended the call." "Why?" The woman was displeased. "There is a condition for the apartment. Didn''t you see it?" said Feng Jun impatiently. "Oh, you want to have a ce to charge, right?" said the woman. "I can help you with it." "No, I don''t need you to help me find a ce to charge. I want the apartment to have the facility itself; otherwise, I won''t pay so much money for it." "Mind your attitude!" The woman was annoyed. "My apartment has a great location, and the rent couldn''t be low" Feng Jun realized that the woman had no understanding of a 500-amp current at all, so he directly ended the call again and cklisted her number. He didn''t think it was rude. Since he was willing to pay a lot of money for his new apartment, it should deserve the price. Besides, the woman didn''t have a good attitude either. Feng Jun was rich, but he wasn''t dumb. About 10 secondster, another unknown number appeared on his phone screen. The caller was a man this time, and he also wanted to rent his apartment to Feng Jun. He asked for ten thousand yuan for the monthly rent. It was a beautiful, quiet house in a suburb with a small yard. Feng Jun went straight to the point. "Just tell me, can I charge there?" "Well, 500 amps are too high." The man was prepared and knew it would be difficult. "The main switch in my house can only allow 200-amp current to pass." Normally, 200 amps were enough for a normal family, even if they lived in a big house. "Sorry, I''m afraid I can''t ept it." Feng Jun was still very polite. "Wait a second. I can pull an exclusive line for you." The man was eager to make the deal with Feng Jun because a monthly rent of ten thousand yuan was indeed quite a lot. "You must pay the electricity fee, and you should tell me what you n to do." "Sorry, I can''t," said Feng Jun. "Well, I''m afraid it''ll be difficult because you need too much electricity. I need a reason when I ask for an exclusive line from the vigemittee." "I don''t care how you exin it. I only care whether you can offer me a connector like that," said Feng Jun. The man hesitated for a while. He then said, "It''s really difficult. What if you''re doing something illegal?" Feng Jun was amused. "You can pay more attention to me if you''re worried about that. Anyway, I''m willing to pay a lot of money for it because I have a special need." "Why couldn''t you tell me what you want to do?" asked the man again. "Come on, your house can''t satisfy my needs. It''s not my problem," said Feng Jun. The man was displeased. "I can''t satisfy your need if you don''t tell me the reason." "Fine." Feng Jun hung up on him. In the following hours, Feng Jun received more calls, and manyndlords tried to persuade him to believe that the condition heid down was unreasonable. However, Feng Jun was mad and refused to give in. In fact, in addition tondlords, many letting agents also called him. As professionals, they also advised Feng Jun to change his condition. Feng Jun was getting angrier. He offered a high price exactly because he wanted the new apartment to satisfy his special need. Feng Jun became a little aggressiveter on, and it sounded as if he hated the letting agencies. Interestingly, the person who had the best conversation with him was still a man working in a letting agency. Chapter 35: Search for Feng Jun

Chapter 35: Search for Feng Jun

The young man had the best conversation with Feng Jun, but he didn''t have suitable apartments to offer Feng Jun. It wasn''t important, because he hoped that he could get Feng Jun''s permission to help him find a suitable apartment under his name. Feng Jun was convinced by a simple sentence said by the young man to him. "If you permit me to use your name, I canmunicate with differentndlords on behalf of you." Feng Jun thought it was a good idea. "Great, but you won''t be the only letting agent who can use my name to help me find a suitable apartment. Whoever is able to settle that first would be paid." After the call, he felt the power of money. As long as he was willing to pay, countless people would want to work for him. Since he didn''t need to deal with it in person now, he was much more rxed. He was free today, so he searched for nearby people with his WeChat. When he saw a list of IDs, he greeted some of them that had profile pictures of beautiful girls. This was what he learned from his experiences. Even though he might be ignored by beautiful girls, he wouldn''t give up trying. Men could never resist the allure of beautiful young girls. He wasn''t lucky today and only received four replies with specific prices and the content of a special service they could offer. Feng Jun disliked prostitutes. Only one girl left him a message. "Check my moments." There were all kinds of beautiful photos in her moments and a simple sentence saying that she wanted a red envelope of 10 yuan to start a conversation. Feng Jun knew it was a bait. He heard of it from Wang Haifeng. Most of the beautiful girls who asked for a red envelope before starting a conversation with strangers were thieves. They would ept your money and block you right away. However, there were too many horny men than thieves. Only 5% of those beautiful girls were real people. They really believed that men should pay for their time. Wang Haifeng used to be addicted to it, and he only greeted beautiful girls who wanted a red envelope before starting a conversation. He had met many thieves too, and the thieves evenughed at him before blocking him. Ordinary people might be mad, but Wang Haifeng didn''t care about it. He was so interested in it that he would keep on searching for the next beautiful girl. Some people might think that he was dumb, but he really didn''t care about 10 yuan. Instead, he believed it was worth the money to test which one was a real beautiful girl. Feng Jun was amazed by his way of looking for beautiful girls, but he couldn''t ept it. Wang Haifeng wouldn''t miss any chances to strike up a conversation with beautiful girls, and he had seeded several times. Wang Haifeng had a high standard of a beautiful girl. He only invited those who were really beautiful to dine together, and they also had sex afterward. One of them left a deep impression on Wang Haifeng. "Feng Jun, to be honest with you, I''ve never seen such a beautiful woman like her before! I didn''t use a condom, but unfortunately, she disappeared after we had sex." Feng Jun was jealous of him when he heard the story. Anyway, Feng Jun wouldn''t do the same thing even though he was rich now. He wasn''t mean, but he would hate it if he were cheated by others. He couldn''t understand why Wang Haifeng was able to enjoy it. Men were really different from each other. However, at this moment, looking at all kinds of pictures of beautiful women of different types, he felt lonely all of a sudden. He even wanted to touch the screen with his left hand. He knew he had a special ability, and he ached to try it right now. He knew it wasn''t right, but it was hard to control himself. In the end, Feng Jun stood up. He then left his room and went to drink alone. At the same time, the reception manager, Guo Yueling, of Hongjie Fitness Club was still in anxiety. Feng Jun was nowhere to be found, and Xia Xiaoyu was losing her patience. She left a threat that she had a restaurant thatcked a good manager in a small vige. Guo Yueling was absolutely unwilling to be a manager of a small vige restaurant, but she knew that Zhang Weihong wouldn''t turn Xia Xiaoyu down. In order not to end up like that, Guo Yueling must find Feng Jun as soon as possible. Even though she could refuse, Xia Xiaoyu would be embarrassed, and the Yu family might be displeased, which was thest thing she wanted to see now. "Zhao Hongqi, is Feng Jun back to the factory now?" Guo Yueling dialed a number. She told Zhao Hongqi to spy on where Feng Jun lived. However, Zhao Hongqi had a bad rtionship with Feng Jun and was unwilling to do that. Anyway, he left to y cardster and lied on the phone, "Not yet. Don''t worry, I''m staring at the gate. I''ll know it once he''s back." The next day, Xia Xiaoyu went to the factory at 9 am, only to learn that Feng Jun was backst night and that he was gone again in the early morning. She drew out her phone and dialed a number. "He''s still absent." "Ha-ha, do you mean your savior?" A manughed on the phone. Xia Xiaoyu remained silent for a long while before she said, "If you can''t help me, I''ll figure out a way by myself." The man said, "Don''t say that. Of course I want to help, but why don''t you turn to Qingzhu for help?" "He rescued me, not her..." Xia Xiaoyu sighed. "Well, it''s really difficult to get along with people from the Yu family." "Alright, I''ll handle it for you," said the man. After the call, he sighed again. "It''s just a trifle." However, he could do nothing about it because Xia Xiaoyu was Qingzhu''s childhood friend. The Yu family was an ancient powerful family in this province. As the heir, he also enjoyed his family''s influence, but every member of the Yu family was aware that they had to rely on their family''s patriarch and his several sons in the capital to live a good life. Yu Qingzhu was the patriarch''s only favorite granddaughter. Even he, who was her older cousin, had to please her. Moreover, he also knew that it was very important for Xia Xiaoyu to find Feng Jun. Zhang Weihong didn''te to Hongjie Fitness Club until noon, and she was surprised when she arrived at the door. "What is this? A notification from the power supply station?" A piece of A4 paper with a red stamp on it was pasted on the wall in front of the club. ording to the notice, due to the recent thunderstorms and severe aging of nearby lines, two transformers had been burnt down. In order to ensure that the public property wasn''t damaged, the power supply station would cut off electricity irregrly for maintenance. Zhang Weihong soon found the key problem and walked into the club with a frown. Once she was in her office, she dialed a number and said, "Help me find out what''s going on at the power supply station. Why do they want to cut off electricity irregrly, and when will it stop?" A short whileter, she received a call back. "Zhao Zhenhua''s secretary made the order to the power supply station. Why is he doing that to you?" "I''ll deal with it," said Zhang Weihong and hung up the call. Zhao Zhenhua was the head of the Zhengyang City Council, and she knew who was his support. Therefore, she called Guo Yueling right away. "Come to my office now." The next second, someone knocked on the door. Manager Guo stepped inside. "Hi, Sister Hong." Zhang Weihong gave her a cold nce. "Where is Feng Jun?" "Um, he stays outside these days, but I have someone who is spying on him now," said Guo Yueling. "Do that yourself!" said Zhang Weihong with a nk face. "If you can''t find him within three days, you''ll be managing the vige restaurant." Chapter 36: Don’t Trust Web Novels

Chapter 36: Don''t Trust Web Novels

Guo Yueling was scared. "Three days? I can''t promise. No one knows when he will be back." She had an older cousin who was Zhang Weihong''s best female friend, so she dared to defend herself when she was left with no choice. Zhang Weihong snorted. "Why don''t you turn to Wang Haifeng for help?" "Wang Haifeng? He just had a quarrel with his wife yesterday, and it''s even more difficult to find him than Feng Jun now," said Guo Yueling with a sad face. Zhang Weihong was displeased. Right when she was about to say something, the door was pushed open, and Xia Xiaoyu walked inside, fuming. "Guo Yueling, why didn''t you tell me that Feng Jun was back yesterday?" "What?" Manager Guo was shocked. "He didn''t. Zhao Hongqi was spying on him." "The old man who guards the gate told me that!" Xia Xiaoyu was full of anger. She pointed at Guo Yueling with a finger and raised her voice. "Is this your way of solving the problem for me?" Guo Yueling''s face turned pale in a second, and she quickly argued, "Impossible. Zhao Hongqi was spying on him!" "Alright." Zhang Weihong stopped them from arguing. She then gave Xia Xiaoyu a side nce. "I''m surprised that you can let the power supply station cut off my electricity." "I can''t," said Xia Xiaoyu, but she red at Hong Jie then. "Even if I did that, why didn''t you tell me that Feng Jun came backst night?" Zhang Weihong remained silent for a long while. She then said, "Are you sure that he came back yesterday?" Xia Xiaoyu said, "I''m sure of it, and he left this morning. If you don''t believe it, we can go ask the old man together." "Well, then why didn''t you tell the old man to deliver a message for you?" Zhang Weihong smiled. "I..." Xia Xiaoyu flushed. Zhang Weihong sighed. "Let me be honest with you, you''re not suitable for each other." "What are you talking about?" Xia Xiaoyu was mad again, and her face turned redder. "I don''t want to cause any misunderstandings, and he has saved my life. I just don''t want him to be punished because of me." "Alright." Zhang Weihong stopped making fun of this young girl. "What do you want to talk about with him?" Xia Xiaoyu hesitated for a while. She then said, "Well, he lost his job because of me." Guo Yueling suddenly added at this moment, "He wanted to quit the job himself, and he got paid for three more days." "Shut your mouth!" Zhang Weihong red at her. She then said gently to Xia Xiaoyu, "I know you''re a good girl, and I''ll hire Feng Jun with a high sry once I find him, and I''ll tell him that you''re paying special attention to what has happened to him, alright?" Xia Xiaoyu was struck dumb for a second. Given her age, it wasn''t easy for her to fully understand Zhang Weihong''s meaning. In the end, she sneered, "Sure, I can give you one more chance, and you only have two days now!" After that, she left. Zhang Weihong snorted, "Did you hear it? You only have two days now. Find Feng Jun and beg him toe back." "Do I have to do that in person?" Guo Yueling wore a sad face. Zhang Weihong gave her a nce. "What? You did him a favor by giving him an extra sry for a monthst time too." Hearing that, Manager Guo wore a sadder face. Feng Jun left to deposit his money today. He only had a bank card with him now, which wasn''t enough. He spent the whole morning applying for only two more bank ounts. When he went to the third bank, he decided to think of a better way to solve this problem. Once he walked inside, he waved his hand at the reception manager. "Hi, I need to apply for a new card." The reception manager put on a professional smile and said, "Please stand in line there." Feng Jun frowned. He then smiled and asked, "Do you provide VIP service?" "Oh, I understand." The reception manager walked toward him at once. "Sir, we have the silver card, the gold card, and the diamond card. Which type do you want to have?" Feng Jun felt satisfied. "How much money do they require?" asked Feng Jun. The requirements for VIP cards were almost the same, which were the amounts of money deposited in the card. The silver, gold, and diamond cards of this bank required one hundred thousand, five hundred thousand, and one million yuan respectively. Feng Jun nodded. "I need a diamond card. Can I use a VIP room?" The reception manager nced at the leather suitcase in his hand, then said with hesitation, "Have you applied for an ount at our bank before, sir?" "No." Feng Jun shook his head. "Anyway, I just need to deposit a million yuan into the card, right?" He was rich now, and rich people had privileges. "Um, I''m afraid you can''t." The reception manager smiled. "Our bank is different, and we need to see your daily amount of money on the card to decide whether you can own a VIP card. In other words, you need to apply for amon card first." Feng Jun was surprised. He had no rted experiences and had only read about it all from web novels. "Do you mean I can''t have a VIP card today?" Feng Jun was displeased. The reception manager waved his hand. "Can we have a private talk in the VIP room?" His smile was as shiny as the sun. In fact, his smile was always sincere, or at least he was able to make other people believe that he had sincere smiles. The VIP room was next to them, and there was a set of simple sofas inside. When he was seated, the reception manager poured a cup of tea for him. "Our bank is a joint-stock bank and we value daily average quota very much, which is different from other banks." ording to his exnation, customers not only had to deposit one million yuan in the bank, but they also had to keep the deposit for 30 days before they could apply for a diamond card. At the same time, he also showed kindness. "We can be more flexible, and you only need to deposit the money for 20 days, but the VIP card needs to be customized to print your name on it. That takes several days too." Feng Jun frowned again. "Do you mean I need to apply for amon card first, then get the diamond card after 30 days?" He disliked carrying too many cards with him, and he didn''t want to have too many passwords. If he set the same password for all of his bank cards, it would be dangerous. If not, he had to remember all the different passwords. "It''s easy. You can leave an address, and we''ll go to pick you up once the diamond card is done," said the reception manager. Feng Jun said, "Can''t I have a VIP card right now?" "Sorry, we can''t ede to your request. Would you mind telling me the reason why you need to have a VIP card within such a short time?" asked the reception manager. Feng Jun said, "Well, I simply hate to wait in a long line again." The reception managerughed. "That''s easy. I have a gold card and I can help you get a VIP number." This was the first time Feng Jun had ever enjoyed VIP service throughout the first half of his life. With the new experience, he knew what he should do in the fourth bankter. Once he learned the right way to apply for a bank card, it saved him much time. Feng Jun had to admit that being rich was fantastic! At the end of the day, he got a gold card from Zhengyang Commercial Bank. He deposited two million yuan in it. After applying for more bank cards, he went to buy another smartphone. He went to an auto repair mallter, not to buy a car, but to buy a motorcycle with good off-road and load performance. If it was modified, it would be even better. In the auto repair mall, there were many masters who could make modifications, but he wasn''t in this circle, so no one was willing to help him. Feng Jun realized that he needed to use the money to solve this problem too. Therefore, when he walked into the third shop, he made it very clear that he didn''t care about the cost. Since he didn''tck money, the owner of the shop weed him with great enthusiasm. The owner also advised him to buy a three-wheeled agricultural vehicle. Feng Jun thought it was a piece of good advice. Although a three-wheeled agricultural vehicle wasn''t fast, it consumed diesel, which was more powerful, and it could be loaded with more stuff. However, there were also inconveniences to a three-wheeled motorcycle. It was suitable for a different terrain from a two-wheeled motorcycle. In the end, he still ordered an agricultural vehicle and asked to enhance its horsepower. It would be best if a roof was added to keep the wind and rain out. Chapter 37: Hey, Beauty, Are You Free?

Chapter 37: Hey, Beauty, Are You Free?

Feng Jun ordered goods he wanted for another adventure. He only spent ten thousand yuanst time, and this time he decided to spend more money. He wanted both a motorcycle and a three-wheeled vehicle so that he could use whichever he wanted. It was his n, and it took time for him to actualize it. After all, it was still difficult for him to umte enough energy points. After paying the deposit, the young male letting agent contacted him and wanted to take him to look at a house. He worked very hard and found a suitable house within only a day. The house was a bungalow with a small courtyard next to a cement factory. It was owned by the cement factory and also used the electricity provided by it. The letting agent turned to the leader of its security team for help, and get the house with a monthly rent of ten thousand yuan and free electricity. He also told Feng Jun that no one would know other people were sharing the electricity with the cement factory because it consumed arge amount of electricity every month. Feng Jun was very satisfied. However, he also had worries. "I remember that the cement factory is a privatepany, right? How dare Leader Chen secretly rent the house to me to make money?" The letting agent said, "The cement factory was built by three brothers, but they arepeting against each other now, so no one cares about it." Feng Jun nodded. Nevertheless, he somehow felt it wasn''t his best choice. He told the letting agent that he needed to think about it. The letting agent was unwilling to wait because he knew it was a mild rejection. He told Feng Jun there was another house he could consider as long as he didn''t care about the high electricity fee. The second house was rtively far from Zhengyang City, and it was about 30 kilometers away. It was two small hills not far from the river beach. Feng Jun agreed to have a look at it. As they drove there, the letting agent introduced the house to him. The two mountain bales were privately contracted for nting trees and afforestation. The forest was generally made, but the contractor was engaged in business, and he didn''t care much about it. The man already had a green card from the United States and was in the process of immigration. Because he didn''t stay in the United States for the first half of the year, he must stay there in the second half of the year, or his green card would be invalidated. In short, all of his family members were currently in the United States, which was called the necessary immigration prison. They wouldn''t considering back home until next August. Although his family left, he needed someone to guard his property. Therefore, he turned to a distant rtive for help. In the middle of the mountainside, the contractor built a big vi that faced the direction of the river beach covering an area of nearly two thousand square meters. Thend here wasn''t valuable anyway. All in all, a lot of money was invested here. Roads were built, wells were built, drainage channels were built, and a row of dormitories was built to amodate temporary workers. In particr, because the power supply here couldn''t be guaranteed, the contractor bought a generator and built a special water pump room. The generator, power distribution room, and water well were also inside. It wasn''t hard to know that its owner originally had an idea to build this ce well. The letting agent said the electricity fee would be high because of the diesel engine. To Feng Jun''s happiness, the electrician in the pump room said that the generator had an output power of 800 kilowatts and a rated current of 1,500 amps. The contractor''s distant rtive also showed up and promised to provide Feng Jun with enough rooms he wanted and free electricity as long as he paid a monthly rent of ten thousand yuan. The generator was full of diesel fuel when he came, so he only needed to fill it up when he left. Feng Jun was very satisfied with this ce for its beautiful view and spacious rooms. In the huge vi, only the distant rtive and he lived inside. All the other people slept in the temporary dormitory under the mountain. The distant rtive didn''t care about what Feng Jun was going to do because all the workers here were his people, and he didn''t allow Feng Jun to bring troublemakers here. As for the monthly rent of ten thousand yuan, it actually was a little high, because this vi was far away from the town. Feng Jun, however, didn''t care about it. Therefore, he immediately made the decision to live here from tonight onward. The distant rtive thought for a while before asking, "Do you need to use electricity tonight?" Feng Jun then realized that he came here with empty hands, so it would be difficult for him to exin it if the generator started to workter. As a result, he had to give up the idea and said, "No, I don''t need electricity today. I just want to feel the house tonight." The distant rtive thought he was a little strange, but he said nothing about it. He could make an extra amount of money by renting this house anyway. "Great, do you want the front yard or the back yard?" This vi was huge with two enclosed courtyards. Feng Jun chose the backyard because he was worried there might be cameras in the front yard. If he was able to avoid cameras, he wouldn''t hesitate to do that. Finally, he called an electrician over and paid him to fill up the diesel first and help him buy more diesel for his future use. The electrician was happy to earn an extra amount of money. Feng Jun felt the pleasure of being rich again. Anyway, money was useful anywhere. The next day, the distant rtive came to see Feng Jun in the early morning, and they went to sign the agreement in the letting agency. Both of them ached to settle it as soon as possible, so it was done in five minutes, and Feng Jun transferred twenty thousand yuan to the distant rtive right away. The distant rtive was very excited and wanted to help Feng Jun move, but Feng Jun had his own n. He nned to do something else during the day and go back to sleep in the vi during the night. When he was asleep, he could charge himself, and he would have enough energy points to enter the space once the next day. Anyway, he couldn''t be more satisfied with this house. Afterward, he called Wang Haifeng again, but still, no one answered. Feng Jun suddenly didn''t know what to do now. After thinking for a while, he clicked open WeChat and began to chat with Ye Qingyi. [Hey, beauty, are you free this noon?] He typed it down, then deleted it, and simply sent her a photo. It was a photo of the mutton fat jade seed material. About two minutester, Ye Qingyi sent him an emoji of confusion. Feng Jun: Hey, beauty, please help me evaluate this jade. Ye Qingyi: I''m not a beauty, just an average girl. Where did you get this jade? Feng Jun: I found it by ident at a flea market. Ye Qingyi: You must be joking. It couldn''t show up at a flea market. Feng Jun: Ha-ha, you''re really smart. Ye Qingyi: It looks like good jade. Feng Jun: Really? That''s wonderful. I''m going to sell it right now. Ye Qingyi: Wait a second. Can I see it with my own eyes? I think it''s a piece of rare jade. Feng Jun: Sorry, it''s toote. I already sold it out. Ye Qingyi: You''re a bad man! I think it''s possible to be mutton fat jade. Feng Jun: You''re right, and I made a lot of money with it. Ye Qingyi: Really? Do you know how much it''s worth? Feng Jun: Several hundred million yuan? Ye Qingyi: Not that much, but the prices of mutton fat jade are very different. Feng Jun: I sold it out at six million yuan. Ye Qingyi: Stop kidding. How could you get such valuable jade? Feng Jun: It''s true, and it''s really mine. Ye Qingyi: Alright, it''s yours, but can you let me see it? Feng Jun: Sorry, I really sold it. Ye Qingyi: When? Ye Qingyi: Who bought it? Feng Jun: A few days ago. Liang Haiqing from Henglong Jewel. Ye Qingyi: It''s a total joke from the beginning to the end, right? Feng Jun: I mean every word I said. Ye Qingyi: Fine, do you have more photos of it? Feng Jun: Sure, I also have videos of it. Ye Qingyi remained silent for a while. Ye Qingyi: Why didn''t you tell me that you were going to sell this jade? Chapter 38: Xia Xiaoyu Shows up

Chapter 38: Xia Xiaoyu Shows up

Feng Jun: It''splicated. Are you free this noon? Why don''t we share a meal together? My treat. Ye Qingyi: Sure, where? Feng Jun: Can you leave your work this afternoon? Ye Qingyi: Why? Feng Jun: Um, we can drink or watch a film together. Ye Qingyi: Sorry, I''m afraid I can''t. Feng Jun: Fine. Ye Qingyi: Where are we going to dine? Feng Jun: You can choose. Oh, we need a private room and don''te with other people. Ye Qingyi: Why don''t we go to a caf? Feng Jun frowned because he had no interest in western food. Besides, if they went to a caf, he wouldn''t be able to enjoy drinks with Ye Qingyi. However, he still agreed in the end. Afterward, he walked around for a while before entering a phone shop. When he walked out, there was a gift bag in his hand. He decided to send Ye Qingyi a new phone. Although it was a little expensive, he thought he should thank her. If it hadn''t been for her advice, he wouldn''t have visited the antique store next to Li Dafu. If he hadn''t visited the antique store, he wouldn''t have bought the gourd-shaped pendant. Without the gourd-shaped pendant, he wouldn''t have had the idea to pick up stones. Anyway, his good luck began after his meeting with Ye Qingyi. Therefore, he was willing to send her a new phone. At 12:20 pm, the two met at the caf. There was no private room. Only a booth was left, and most of the customers were couples in love. They sat down by a tableter. Feng Jun ordered a burger, a te of pasta, and a bottle of beer, while Ye Qingyi ordered egg tarts and sd, a cup of juice, and a cup of coffee. Feng Jun was surprised. "You''ve ordered many drinks. Why don''t you order some food?" "I don''t eat much," said Ye Qingyi with a smile. "I know you''re rich now, so I added a cup of coffee." Feng Jun cocked his eyebrow. "Did you do some research?" Ye Qingyi nodded. "There are no secrets in this industry, but I am surprised to know that you''re the mysterious man with a backpack." "Ha-ha." Feng Junughed. Ye Qingyi said, "Anyway, where did you get the jade?" Feng Jun nced at her. "Do you really want to know it?" Ye Qingyi shook her head at once. "I''m simply curious. You don''t need to be worried. I told nobody about you." Feng Jun nodded with a serious expression. "I trust you." Ye Qingyi smiled at him, and her beautiful smile amazed Feng Jun. "Hey, why didn''t you tell me earlier?" asked Ye Qingyi. Feng Jun blinked. "Didn''t you tell me that you don''t know much about jade either?" Ye Qingyi pouted. "I know more about jade than you." Feng Jun said, "Do you think six million yuan is a lower price than its real worth?" Ye Qingyi shook her head. "I can''t make the judgment because I didn''t see it. Well, I don''t think Liang Haiqing would fool you at that ce." Feng Jun nodded. "I simply didn''t want to waste time on it." "What?" Ye Qingyi rounded her eyes in shock. "Don''t you know that you could have made much more money if you had been patient?" "I know." Feng Jun nodded. "I don''t care about it." He thought that he must look handsome when he was so calm. "You don''t care about it?" Ye Qingyi was obviously annoyed. "If you told me earlier, I would give you a reasonable price range, which might help you get more money." "Alright, it''s not important," said Feng Jun. Ye Qingyi was mad, but she suddenly realized that she shouldn''t take it too seriously. It was Feng Jun''s personal affair after all. "You don''t trust me," she said in the end. Feng Jun shook his head. "You''re wrong. I simply couldn''t trust myself. I just wanted to sell it out as soon as possible to make some money. "I don''t care if I could have made much more money with it. I just needed to make a quick decision at that time." Ye Qingyi was surprised. However, it was hard for her to ept this exnation. She nced at him, then nodded. "Fine." Feng Jun smiled. "Well..." Right when he was about to say something else, his phone rang. The caller was Wang Haifeng. "Hey, dude, where are you now?" "The cafe opposite Li Dafu on Fuxing Road," said Feng Jun with a smile. "You''re not dead, are you?" "Wait for me." Wang Haifeng hung up on him. Feng Jun then put his phone down now. "Well, I know my weaknesses, so I chose to sell it without hesitation." There was admiration in Ye Qingyi''s eyes. "It''s not easy to do that." Feng Jun nodded. "Where is the video? Let me have a look," said Ye Qingyi as she reached out her hand. As soon as she yed the video, a waiter ced their food and drinks on the table. The two ate and drank when they watched the video together. When they finished the meal, Feng Jun took out the gift bag. "Here, a gift for you." "Why do you send me a gift all of a sudden?" Ye Qingyi was curious. "Thank you for giving me advice on jade, or I could have missed the good opportunity," said Feng Jun with a smile. The next second, he joked. "If you think it''s too expensive, you can give me something aspensation." "What do you want?" Ye Qingyi looked at him. "You can..." Feng Jun opened his mouth. "Hey, dude!" A man interrupted them. "Hi, Feng Jun!" Another female voice sounded behind them, and Xia Xiaoyu showed up from Wang Haifeng''s back. However, the smile froze on her face the next second. She nced at Ye Qingyi with surprise, then looked at the gift bag on the table. "Your name is Feng Jun?" Ye Qingyi smiled at him. She then stood up. "Excuse me, I need to go back to work now." "Wait, it''s only 1:30 pm," said Feng Jun as he gave Xia Xiaoyu a nce with an expressionless face. He didn''t know how he should exin his rtionship with Xia Xiaoyu to Ye Qingyi. In fact, he wanted to have a closer rtionship with Ye Qingyi. Ye Qingyi stopped and said to him, "I like your name." After that, she waved good-bye to them and left without turning around at all. She didn''t touch the gift bag on the table either. Feng Jun red at Wang Haifeng. "Well done, man!" Chapter 39: Women Are Troublesome

Chapter 39: Women Are Troublesome

Wang Haifeng felt embarrassed. "I didn''t know that you were with another person here. This is Xia Xiaoyu, and she cares much about you after you were fired." Xia Xiaoyu nodded and raised a smile. She somehow felt sad. She knew Feng Jun''s name, but Feng Jun didn''t know hers. Feng Jun knew the woman''s name, but the woman didn''t know his. It was ridiculous. Besides, there was a gift bag on the table, which was obvious that Feng Jun nned to send the woman a gift. Thinking of that, Xia Xiaoyu felt disappointed yet happy, because she showed up at the right time. Anyway, she had totally different emotions at this moment. "I found it out by ident, and I''m a little guilty because you were fired because of me." Feng Jun gave her a nce. He thenughed. "Not exactly. I was fired mostly because of myself. I''m too weak. Being weak is my fault." It sounded like a joke, but it was quite sad. Wang Haifeng said, "You''re right and wrong. Although you are weak, the main problem with you is that you''re too proud of yourself. If you had turned to Xiaoyu for help, you wouldn''t have been fired." Feng Jun waved his hand and didn''t want to talk about it any longer. "Let it go. I don''t want to talk about it right now. Oh, have you two eaten yet?" "Not yet, please order spaghetti for me." Wang Haifeng sat down by himself. "And a steak with ck pepper. Come on, Xiaoyu, have a seat." Xia Xiaoyu hesitated for a second. She then sat down next to him. "A cup of mango juice, please. Coach Wang, don''t you think a steak is a little expensive?" "I can pay the bill." Wang Haifeng nced at her. He then pointed at the gift bag on the table. "Do you see it? Feng Jun is different today." "It''s none of your business!" Feng Jun snorted. Although he had made six million yuan, Wang Haifeng and his family were much richer than him. In addition, if he failed to make a fortune with his adventure, he could still work with Mrs. Wang to make money through make-up trafficking. Therefore, he couldn''t show off his money right now. "Well, Qingyi did me a great favor, so I bought a new phone to thank her." Wang Haifeng smiled. "I think you want more from her. By the way, what phone is this?" Feng Jun rolled his eyes. Xia Xiaoyu, however, felt a little better and asked at once, "Don''t you hate asking people for help? What has she done for you?" Feng Jun thought for a while. He then said, "She helped me by ident, but I''m always grateful to her." "I helped you too," said Xia Xiaoyu. "Fengjie already agreed to hire you back with a high sry." "Thanks, but I won''t go back," said Feng Jun. Xia Xiaoyu blinked. "It seems that Manager Guo is right. You really want to quit the job." Hearing that, Feng Jun frowned. "Don''t mention her name. She''s very mean." "Why? What did she do?" Xia Xiaoyu was interested. Feng Jun then told her what Guo Yueling had said to his face. He also told her the real reason why Manager Guo vented her anger on him. Xia Xiaoyu was mad after hearing the whole story. "She''s so good at pretending to be innocent! I thought that she really took good care of you. She must pay for what she has done!" Wang Haifeng joined them. "In that case, Feng Jun was fired because of you and your friends." "I promise that I''ll find a way to punish her, and Sister Hong can''t help her this time," said Xia Xiaoyu while clenching her teeth. "Do it as soon as possible! I never like her," said Wang Haifeng. Xia Xiaoyu nodded. She then looked at Feng Jun. "Isn''t this a favor I do for you?" Feng Jun smiled. "Thanks." Xia Xiaoyu suddenly gave him a strange look. "You don''t need to thank me. I''ll punish her for myself and help you pay her back by the way." She also nced at the gift bag on the table. "Come on, this phone is much cheaper than yours." Feng Jun noticed her nce. Xia Xiaoyu red at him. "I can do whatever I want with it if you can give it to me." Feng Jun shook his head. "No, I can''t." Xia Xiaoyu thought for a while. She then said, "To be honest with you, I don''t like expensive phones, and I want to try a cheap new phone." Feng Jun was amused. "Don''t fool me. You''re much more influential than me. I don''t think you''ll like cheap things." Xia Xiaoyu snorted. "I know that the woman is prettier than me, right?" Feng Jun closed his mouth, but the answer was quite obvious. Ye Qingyi indeed was more beautiful than her. "She''s only 1.63 meters tall. She''s shorter than you," said Feng Jun. "I''m not talking about height." Xia Xiaoyu took it seriously. "She isn''t very short, and she''s prettier than me." Feng Jun wore a resigned look. "She''s thinner than you." Xia Xiaoyu was furious and hit the table with great force. "Don''t avoid my question!" Feng Jun lost his patience too. "I''m unwilling to send you this phone because I was fired because of you. Do you have to make me say it out loud? Are you satisfied?" "Fine, I can send you an expensive new phone, alright?" Xia Xiaoyu said. "Tell me, who''s prettier?" Feng Jun was struck dumb for a long while. He then said, "Forget it, I don''t want you to send me a phone with strong emotions." Xia Xiaoyu stood up at once and left without giving him a nce. Feng Jun shook his head. "Why did she force me to lie? It won''t change the reality." Wang Haifengughed. "Girls just want to hearpliments, even if they are lies." "I don''t like her anyway," said Feng Jun. Wang Haifeng rolled his eyes. "That''s why she''s mad at you." "Fine." Feng Jun frowned. "Speaking of this, you shouldn''t havee at this moment. It isn''t easy for me to meet a girl I like." Wang Haifeng said, "Nobody wants your gift now. Can you give it to me?" "In your dream." Feng Jun stood up and was about to leave. "Hey, wait a second." Wang Haifeng pushed thest piece of steak into his mouth and stood up too. "How''s your business of make-up trafficking?" "Not ready yet, but it''ll happen soon," said Feng Jun. At this moment, Xia Xiaoyu walked back and said to Feng Jun with an expressionless face, "The man who robbed your stone is the son of the owner of Jubao Jewel. His name is Wang Weimin." Feng Jun was struck dumb for a second. He then gave her a smile. "Thanks." He actually already knew the man''s family background, but he didn''t know his name. Anyway, Xia Xiaoyu was very kind to him, and he shouldn''t hurt her feelings again. Wang Haifeng was curious. "What happened? Tell me everything!" Xia Xiaoyu didn''t bother to pay more attention to Wang Haifeng. She stared at Feng Jun. Feng Jun offered ten thousand yuan for the information anyway. She didn''t want the money, but Feng Jun must pay. After all, it wasn''t easy for her to find the identity of Wang Weimin. Feng Jun, however, totally forgot about the reward. "I''m curious about how you found out..." said Feng Jun. Xia Xiaoyu was displeased when he said nothing about the ten thousand yuan. She snorted and walked away. "You''ve disappointed me." When she left in anger again, Feng Jun and Wang Haifeng exchanged a nce. Neither of them knew why she was suddenly angry again. After a long while, Wang Haifeng sighed. "Women are troublesome." Chapter 40: Online Game

Chapter 40: Online Game

Wang Haifeng was still curious about what had happened between Feng Jun and Wang Weimin. Feng Jun, however, had no interest in telling him the long story. Wang Haifeng saidter, "You can apply for your passport in Zhengyang City; you don''t need to go back to your hometown." Actually, Feng Jun already had a passport, and he used to n to have a honeymoon trip abroad with his girlfriend when they got married, but unfortunately, it didn''te to fruition. Feng Jun shook his head. "Anyway, I''ll be busy for a while." "Don''t forget to answer my calls," said Wang Haifeng. "I''ve called you a hundred times the other day, but I still couldn''t find you." Feng Jun rolled his eyes. "You did the same thing to me!" Wang Haifeng curled his lips. "Fine, do you have a fixed abode?" Feng Jun shook his head again. "Not now." He didn''t want to tell Wang Haifeng that he had a new ce to live now. Afterward, he still went back to the factory and packed his stuff up. The old man didn''t care much about it, because he already received the rent for this month and Feng Jun''s generator was still in the room. "Are you moving?" asked the old man curiously. Feng Jun gave him a nce. "No, my friend lost his girl again." The old man asked, "The same girl?" "Yeah." Feng Jun gave a heavy nod, and a taxi stopped in front of him at this moment. He began to move his suitcases into it. In the following three days, Feng Jun stayed in the vi. He kept charging himself day and night, and the print at his wrist had darkened much as the energy points grew from 25 to over 50. It didn''t seem very efficient, but Feng Jun had to pay attention to his surroundings when he was charging himself. He couldn''t let the distant rtive find out what he was doing. The biggest problem was that the generator consumed diesel oil at a crazy speed. It piqued the electrician''s curiosity. Feng Jun refused to tell him what he was doing. He only told him to fill up the diesel oil every day, and he was willing to pay him more money for that. The electrician shut his mouth at once. As long as he could make extra money every day, he didn''t care about what Feng Jun was doing. He only reminded Feng Jun to be careful. Because he consumed electricity rapidly, the distant rtive might be suspicious of him. Exactly because of that, Feng Jun could only intermittently charge himself during days. Luckily, he already umted enough energy points for his tests. The first thing he needed to do now was to tap into the potential of other applications on his phone. He must be well-prepared with adequate materials and some skills to protect himself. The wilderness had bad natural conditions and was also very dangerous. The destructive power of the orangutan and hedgehog battle surprised Feng Jun too. Even though Feng Jun really wanted to find more magical jewels, his life was more precious. To be honest, he wanted to learn Dharma spells. He majored in arts in university, so he didn''tck imagination. It was impossible to learn Dharma spells in his world, but they existed in the game world. Therefore, Feng Jun decided to y an online game with his phone. Since he was able to make the coins in QQ farm disappear, it wouldn''t be difficult for him to learn Dharma spells. He was willing to ept challenges. However, he couldn''t do that test in a remote vi. Both the signals and reception here were of bad quality. As a result, he nned to go to the city for the test. It wasn''t convenient for him to go to Zhengyang City because the roads here weren''t t either. Fortunately, the distant rtive needed to deal with something in Zhengyang City, so he gave Feng Jun a lift. When Feng Jun arrived at Zhengyang City, he didn''t go back to his rented room in the factory but booked a room in a hotel instead. After that, he went to buy a lot of food and remembered the phone number of two nearby restaurants so that he could order take-out in the following days. At 11 am, he went back to his room and began to search for a game with his phone. The screen of his phone was too small, so he decided to buy aptop after this test. Before long, he chose a game, which was adapted from a TV show. After downloading the game, he logged in and started to y it. The game was fool-friendly, and he soon reached Level 30. When he entered the City of Vermilion Bird, he touched the screen with his left hand. The next second, he was in the game world with all kinds of ancient buildings around him. There were other game characters by his side, but they were obviously non-yable characters. When he wandered about, a man ran by him with a nickname shining above his head. "A live human being!" Feng Jun was surprised, but it wasn''t important. What he needed to do now was to buy cultivation techniques from a shop in the City of Vermilion Bird. ording to the game setting, he could only buymon cultivation techniques in the shop, and he had to fight against beasts to get good ones. However, Feng Jun didn''t care about the quality, because the cultivation techniques would be powerful in his world no matter how bad they were. He bought three kinds of cultivation techniques from the shop. One was the movement technique, one was the knife technique, while the other was the gun technique. The second he touched the piece of paper with the gun technique written on it, it disappeared. The notes about gun technique showed up in his mind after that. He didn''t learn the other two cultivation techniques. Instead, he put them into his storage bag. After that, he walked to the northeast, because he knew yers teamed up there to fight against beasts. The first team he joined wasn''t reliable and soon failed. The second team wasn''t good either. Feng Jun learned from his experiences and joined a good teamter. He then finally got a cultivation technique book. The leader of this team saw what Feng Jun got and asked him for it. However, Feng Jun was unwilling to exchange it for spirit stones. The leader was displeased when he refused to do that. "Dude, a hundred intermediate spirit stones are a lot. I give you a very generous offer because we''re teammates." Feng Jun sneered, "Sorry, I want to send this book to my wife, so I can''t give it to you." The leader was mad. "Let''s see!" Without dy, he disbanded the team and began to fight against Feng Jun with his friends in the game. The next second, five game yers attacked Feng Jun from five different directions. If Feng Jun left the game right now, he might lose his equipment, so normally, game yers wouldn''t quit at this moment. The five game yers knew that very well, so they tried to force Feng Jun to give them the cultivation technique book by doing that. In their eyes, although a cultivation technique book wasn''t very valuable, it was better than other low-level equipment in the game. Anyway, they wanted to grab the cultivation technique book from Feng Jun. In fact, if Feng Jun was willing to give them the book of his own ord, they would give him spirit stones. Chapter 41: E-book Becomes Paper Book Chapter 41: E-book Bes Paper Book Trantor: Henyee Trantions , Editor: Henyee Trantions The five game yers were notorious for their unfair operating, so it wasnt surprising that they did that to Feng Jun this time. Because they had seeded many times before, they believed that Feng Jun would give in this time too. However, to their surprise, Feng Jun disappeared all of a sudden the next second. They couldnt believe their eyes. Noway! Its impossible! When they were arguing, Feng Jun already went back to his room. Right after he left the game world, he felt exhausted and sank to the sofa. He had fought against beasts for three days and nights in the game world, which was quite tiring. He really wanted to have a sleep right now. However, he had to check what he got from the game world. First of all, he searched for the gun technique in his mind. He even held his breath for a minute but still failed to get the feelings back. Feng Jun was unwilling to give up. He downed a ss of milk to help him focus. Nevertheless, no matter how he tried, he couldnt have the same feelings again, but he was quite hungry after drinking a ss of milk. Anyway, he should fill his stomach at this moment. He made a call and ordered takeout from two restaurants. In a few minutes, his takeout arrived, and he ate much more today than ever. When he was full, he found his body was dirty again, so he went to take a shower before he went back to the sofa and opened the game again. He didnt enter the game world but checked his storage bag. He then found the paper about gun technique. Come out now! He touched the storage bag with his left hand, trying to get it out of the game. However, it was obviously impossible, and he wasted five energy points. Feng Jun was mentally-prepared, but he was still disappointed. When he saw the paper of movement technique and knife technique in the storeroom, he reached out with his left hand again. Come out now! He only failed once more. Within a minute, he lost 15 energy points, which was half of the energy points he had collected in three days and nights. Actually, 15 energy points cost him diesel oil of over ten thousand yuan. It was quite expensive! Most importantly, Feng Jun used high-quality diesel oil, which could be even more expensive. Anyway, money wasnt a big problem for him right now. He had six million yuan after all, which was enough for him to spend for a long time. The problem was that it was time-consuming for him to umte enough energy points. He was losing patience. After thinking for a while, he began to read web novels. Since he couldnt bring the book out of the game, he could read action web novels. He chose a Xianxia novel because its upgrading system was simple and clear. The skills were also easy to learn, which was perfect for him to start his trial. When he read the part where the protagonist learned a new skill, he touched the screen with his left hand. The next second, he entered a big empty room with a book in his hand. No way! Feng Jun was astonished. The e-book bes a paper book like that? The door wasnt fully closed, so he pushed it open and walked outside. It turned out that he was in a vast hall now, and the signboard read Xianxia. There were several corridors in the main hall, and there were signs above the corridors, which were Xianxia Click List, Xianxia Rmendation List, Xianxia Original Monthly Ticket List, and Xianxia Daily Sales List. What the hell? Feng Jun frowned. It must cost me many energy points to get inhere. He had no interest in walking down every corridor because he could do that with his fingers outside this space. When he left the space, he was upset. Even if he was able to take the book out, he couldnt own the skills. In fact, he failed to get the book out. Within an hour, he had tried four times and consumed 20 energy points, but he gained nothing useful. Feng Jun was reluctant to give up, so he entered another game. It was a fantasy game. Unsurprisingly, he couldnt take the Dharma spells in the game out to his world. Another five energy points were wasted, and he had to take a shower and order takeout again. Facing sessive failures, Feng Jun kept encouraging himself. Its fine. Failure is the mother of sess, and I can be sessful one day in the future. However, no matter how heforted himself, he still felt sad as the print on his wrist became lighter. After that, he went to the auto equipment mall and was pleased to find that both his agricultural vehicle and motorcycle were modified. He didnt know much about modification, but he was very satisfied with his two cars. Feng Jun paid 250 thousand yuan for the service. It was expensive, but it was worth the price. Feng Jun was rich now, so he didnt care much about it. Afterward, Feng Jun went to buy aptop of thetest version and a digital camera. He always wanted a digital camera, and he had even learned photography back in university. This time, he nned to use this camera to record his adventure in the wilderness space. He wouldnt go into that space for the time being, because he needed to prepare more materials for the adventure. When he was well-prepared, he would enter it again. Most importantly, he needed to shop online for many more materials, so aptop would be very convenient. Unfortunately, it wasnt convenient for him to receive packages in the remote vi, so he had to return to his rented room in the factory. The old man wore a strange expression when he saw Feng Jun again. Hey, youre back. I pay for this room, so why cant Ie back? Feng Jun smiled. Mr. Six, can you help me sign several packages? I just bought something online. Sorry, I cant. The old man shook his head, but his hands were secretly ying with his phone. I dont know whats in your packages. What if something is missing? Feng Junughed. Ill give you a carton of cigarettes for it. You can just leave them there and dont open them. The old man nodded when Feng Jun bribed him. Right at this moment, a sharp female voice sounded not far away from them. Feng Jun, youre finally back! Feng Jun turned around and saw Guo Yueling in his sight. Manager Guo had a pair of bloodshot eyes now and looked haggard. Chapter 42: Explosives Chapter 42: Explosives Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Feng Jun had a terrible impression of Guo Yueling. He rolled his eyes at her and didnt even bother to talk with her. Remember to put my packages into my room. Some of them cant touch water, said Feng Jun to the old man. Guo Yueling dashed over the next second and caught his arm. Feng Jun, please, please forgive me. Im begging you to go back to work. Feng Jun gave her a nce. Let me go. No! Guo Yueling looked desperate and hugged his arm tightly. Ive waited for you for four days! I dont care, said Feng Jun. I know its my fault! Guo Yueling refused to let him go. Its Sister Hongs idea to fire you, but I shouldnt have humiliated you before you left. Feng Jun stared at her coldly. When Guo Yueling brought their old grudge up, he was full of anger. She had indeed humiliated him with an extra monthly sry that didnt exist at all. Whether Feng Jun was willing to admit it or not, he was sensitive to poverty. Therefore, he pulled his arm away and caught Guo Yuelings right upper arm. He was strong even among men, so it was painful when he used great force on his hand. No, no, it hurts. Feng Jun, stop! Guo Yueling almost cried out. Feng Jun stayed expressionless and increased the force of his grip. She didnt let him go when he told her to do that, so he refused to listen to her this time. He hated hurting women, but now, he was simply punishing her. Guo Yueling couldnt stand the pain and had to let go of his arm. Feng Jun faced her with his back at once. He then said to the old man, Deal, Mr. Six. Before Mr. Six could say a word, Guo Yueling shouted, Feng Jun, how dare you beat a woman? Arent you a man? Feng Jun was furious again. Liu Shuming attacked a woman too. Why did you me me for his fault? Guo Yueling was struck dumb for a second. She then said, I said that its my fault. Feng Jun, please dont be mad at me. Feng Jun nced at her. I dont mind beating women, especially those that I hate. Guo Yueling cried, Feng Jun, please forgive me this time. I have a family to raise Enough! Feng Jun interrupted her. You never thought about my feelings when you humiliated me in your office. I dont have a family to raise, so you can do whatever you want to me? Oh, you always think that Im inferior to you. Guo Yueling directly knelt down before him. Feng Jun, please, please forgive me once. Before she could say another sentence, Feng Jun kicked her down on the ground. He snorted with disdain. He then walked outside. Mr. Six, if it happens again, Ill move out of here. It wasnt difficult for him to figure out why Guo Yueling suddenly appeared. Mr. Six denied it at once. I didnt tell her that youre back, but shees here every day. Its a coincidence. Feng Jun was unwilling to argue with him. He took a taxi and left. He didnt care about what would happen to Guo Yueling, and he knew that it must have something to do with Xia Xiaoyu. Thinking of Xia Xiaoyu, he remembered Ye Qingyi. Wang Haifeng really ruined his datest time! However, he was in no mood to ask her out right now because he needed to umte more energy points in the following days. This time, he was absent for five days. When he showed up again, he had nearly 100 energy points. Actually, he paid nearly a hundred thousand yuan for it. The distant rtive wasnt home this week, so he was able to charge himself without worries. After that, he went to the factory for his packages. Before he went there, he called Wang Haifeng. Haifeng, are you free this noon? Can you help me get another 50-kilowatt generator? Wang Haifeng was surprised. Why do you need another generator? Feng Junughed. Dont you want to make more money? Wang Haifeng snorted, I can only make a little money from you, and you must pay for it this time. Feng Jun said, No problem. After he hung up the call, Wang Haifeng mumbled, How did this guy suddenly be so rich? He had a good rtionship with Feng Jun, so he knew his financial condition very well. It wasnt easy for Feng Jun to buy an expensive generator. When Feng Jun arrived at the factory, the old man told him that most of his packages had arrived. He bought many materials, and the packages upied half of his rented room. Feng Jun even thought that he needed to hire a car to move them into the remote vi. Anyway, he should meet Wang Haifeng first. They met in the small restaurant Feng Jun often visited. Although Wang Haifeng was rich, he liked the food here too. The owner of this small restaurant still remembered Feng Jun. Hi, been a while. Wang Haifeng soon noticed that Feng Jun had put on expensive clothes. Wow, I cant believe my eyes. Are these brands genuine or fake? Feng Jun rolled his eyes. They cost me thousands of yuan! You must be rich now! Wang Haifengughed. Lets order now, said Fengjun. Wang Haifeng said, Oh, today is my wifes 29th birthday, and were going to celebrate it tonight. Great, Ill prepare a gift for her, said Feng Jun. No need, shell have enough gifts, said Wang Haifeng. You can save your money for your business. They were close friends, so they were honest with each other. Come on, I need your help too, said Feng Jun. Wang Haifeng gave him a nce. What do you want to talk about with me face to face? During this time, dishes were ced on the table. Feng Jun lowered his voice and said, Um, I need some explosives. Can you help me? Wang Haifeng was scared. What do you want to do? Feng Jun knew it was very dangerous. I want to open a mine, said Feng Jun, which was obviously a lie. Wang Haifeng stared straight at him. What mine? A profitable mine of course, said Feng Jun. Wang Haifeng frowned. I cant be sure of it. Cant you buy it online? Fengjun rolled his eyes again. Dont you know its illegal? Wang Haifeng absolutely knew it. Can I help you get some low-quality explosives? Feng Jun said, Fine, forget it. Ill handle it by myself. He needed high-quality explosives. Wang Haifeng felt that Feng Jun despised him. He then made a hard decision. Alright, Ill find some high-quality explosives for you, but probably not many. I need many, said Fengjun. He needed many explosives to deal with the orangutan and hedgehog. Wang Haifeng was annoyed. How many do you want? As many as you can get. Im willing to pay more money for them, said Feng Jun with a broad smile. In fact, he dreamed of getting some bombs, guns, or even a tank. However, he knew it was impossible. Chapter 43 - 43= You’ve Changed Chapter 43= Youve Changed Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Youre willing to pay more money for them? Wang Haifeng was amazed by Feng Juns tone. What exactly do you want to do? To open a mine! Feng Jun seemed serious. Wang Haifeng sized up Feng Jun. He then sighed, Youve changed. Dont be emotional. People change over time, said Feng Jun. Do your best to help me, and I wont me you if you fail. Wang Haifeng remained silent for a while, then his eyes lit up. Why dont you turn to Xia Xiaoyu for help? She has a rtive who serves in the military, and she might help you get what you want. Really? Feng Jun was excited too. Wang Haifeng said, You need to talk about that with her. Feng Jun thought for a long while. He then said, Forget it, I need your help now. In fact, he wasnt sure whether bullets were useful. Anyway, he had no intention to fight against the orangutan or hedgehog face to face. In that case, explosives would be enough. Feng Jun was adventurous, and he was willing to take risks. Wang Haifeng gave him a nce again. He then nodded with a smile. No problem. Oh, isnt your family in a small county? I think it should be easier to get explosives there. Feng Jun red at him. I cant let my parents know about it. Wang Haifeng was mad. How about my family? Are you dumb? Feng Jun looked at him as if he was an idiot. Zhengyang City is much bigger than a county after all. After having the meal, Feng Jun went to buy a luxurious bag for Mrs. Wang. He then hired a small truck to move his packages to the remote vi. When he was back again, it was nearly 5 pm, so he went to buy food and drink in a supermarket. Mrs. Wangs birthday party was held at a fancy hotel, and her family booked arge private room for her close friends and rtives. Feng Jun was Wang Haifengs friend, and Wang Haifeng only invited three of his friends today. The other two were both his schoolmates. One was Li Qjang, while the other was Zhang Wei. Although they had ordinary names, their appearances were extraordinary and attracted much attention from other guests in the room. Many female guests kept ncing at them. From Wang Haifengs introduction, Feng Jun learned that Li Qiangs family was involved in business whereas he himself worked in the TV station of Zhengyang City. Zhang Weis family was involved in politics and he himself worked as a broker-dealer. When Li Qiang and Zhang Wei met Feng Jun, they were slightly arrogant, because Feng Jun wasnt a local citizen. Besides, he used to work in Hongjie Fitness Club, which wasnt a high-end workce. Li Qiang was born in a business family, so he was good at socializing with different people. Feng Jun was Wang Haifengs friend after all, and he knew no one else in the room. Compared with Li Qiang, Zhang Wei ignored Feng Jun and kept on talking with Mrs. Wangs female friends. Feng Jun actually didnt mind it because he came for Wang Haifeng and Mrs. Wang tonight. However, in half an hour, the situation changed rapidly. Mrs. Wang came to propose a toast by their table and thanked them for attending her birthday party. When she saw Feng Jun, she smiled and said, Thankyou so much for your gift. I went to HKst time and liked the handbag after a nce, but only a sample was left there. I didnt know its avable in Zhengyang City. Mrs. Wang had perfect manners. Although she wasnt very beautiful and was a jealous wife, she was very pleasant to get along with as a friend. Feng Jun smiled and said nothing. When Mrs. Wang was gone, Zhang Wei couldnt stay calm. He knew that Mrs. Wang had a rich family. If she thanked Feng Jun on purpose, it meant that Feng Juns gift was very special. Actually, he had prepared a gift for Mrs. Wang too, which cost him over a thousand yuan. Therefore, he was very curious about the gift Feng Jun had prepared for Mrs. Wang. Hey, Feng Jun, what handbag did you buy for Mrs. Wang? Feng Jun gave him a nce. He then said, Chanel. A simple word indicated everything. Zhang Wei stood up at once and clinked his ss against Feng Jun s. Come on, lets have a toast for our first meeting. Feng Jun smiled and agreed. He didnt care about why Zhang Wei changed his attitude towards him all of a sudden. Anyway, they were destined not to have any interaction once they walked out of this hotel. In fact, Zhang Wei wouldnt change his attitude towards Feng Jun just because of a luxurious handbag. He wanted to know what Feng Jun did. Feng Jun told him the same answer he had said to Wang Haifeng. Well, to open a mine. What mine? Zhang Weis eyes lit up. Well Feng Jun had no intention to answer that question because they werent close at all. Zhang Wei didnt mind it because he knew it wasnt something they could talk about in public. Moreover, his aim was to figure out whether Feng Jun had extra money. He worked as a broker-dealer after all, and he had a task to get new clients. Although he had a powerful family and it wasnt difficult for him to do that, he had pride in himself and wanted to finish the task on his own. If Feng Jun really had a mine, he should have arge amount of cash to run the business. That was the real reason why Zhang Wei suddenly changed his attitude towards Feng Jun. Nevertheless, Feng Jun was unwilling to be close to him. What do you ask me for details? asked Feng Jun. He tried to keep a distance away from Zhang Wei. Well, you know I work in a broker-dealer, and I need to get several new clients this month. If you have some money you dont need to use for the time being, why dont you open an ount at my workce? said Zhang Wei. Feng Jun immediately realized what he wanted to do. He thought for a long while before saying, I dont have much money with me right now, but I can store five hundred thousand yuan at your workce. Feng Jun was unwilling to be honest with Zhang Wei. Zhang Wei beamed. Thanks! Five hundred thousand yuan wasnt much in Zhang Weis eyes, but it was better than nothing. Besides, he believed that Feng Jun was hiding his real wealth. Anyway, not many people trust security nowadays. It was difficult to develop new clients. Zhang Wei himself actually wouldnt invest too much money in stock either. He couldnt force Feng Jun to give him more money in case Feng Jun was mad at him. Seeing Zhang Weis satisfied face, Feng Jun rxed a little. It was easy to satisfy this man. After that, he seized this chance and said, I need more explosives for a new mine. If its possible, can you do me a favor? I have partners, and theyre all richer than me. I can persuade them to open an ount at your workce too. Hearing that, Zhang Wei smiled. Ive never touched explosives before, but I can help you ask for them. Although he said that, his expression showed much confidence. Chapter 44: Count Club Chapter 44: Count Club Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions It was true that Zhang Wei had never seen explosives before, but he dared to give Feng Jun the promise simply because Feng Jun was rich. In Wang Haifengs eyes, Feng Jun was still the same person. Even though he had more money now, he never told other people how he got the money. Therefore, Wang Haifeng couldnt promise that he was able to help Feng Jun get as many explosives as he wanted. However, in Zhang Weis eye, since Feng Jun could easily give him five hundred thousand yuan to help him finish his task, he believed that Feng Jun had far more money than just five hundred thousand yuan. Feng Jun also promised to help him get more new clients. Anyway, Zhang Wei was sure that Feng Jun was a rich man. He didnt care about what Feng Jun would do with explosives. A rich man normally wouldnt break thew. Wang Haifeng could actually help Feng Jun too, but he was worried. Because Feng Jun refused to tell him how he made the money, he was worried that Feng Jun might do something illegal. ZhangWeis family was involved in politics, so he could rely on his family to support him even if he caused trouble as long as it wasnt serious. Wang Haifeng was born in a business family, so he must be careful. Feng Jun was very satisfied with Zhang Weis response. Although Zhang Wei looked arrogant, he could solve his problem. Zhang Wei also had the idea to form a good rtionship with Feng Jun. At 10 pm, the birthday party was over, and Zhang Wei was slightly drunk. He stopped Li Qiang and Feng Jun from leaving. Come on, its not easy for us to meet each other today. Lets go somewhere to have fun tonight. Li Qiang was a little drunk too, but he knew that Zhang Wei wanted Feng Jun to help him finish his work. Anyway, both of them loved ying around. I think we should ask for Feng Juns opinions. Actually, both of them were single. They were like Wang Haifeng and had many advantages, but only Wang Haifeng was married among them because Mrs. Wang chased him fervently. Feng Jun wanted to reject, but his body was already excited. In the end, he agreed. Zhang Wei proposed to have fun in Count Club, which was the best nightclub in Zhengyang City. Li Qiang agreed. In fact, he also knew of another two top nightclubs which were only open for members, but they were too expensive. Anyway, Count Club was good enough. Unfortunately, they were toote. They ordered a middle-ss private room, and it was about fifty square meters. When three of them were seated, a madam walked inside with eight prostitutes. Zhang Wei and Li Qiang were frequent customers here, so they directly turned on all the lights to choose their favorite prostitutes. Zhang Wei had a nce, then was displeased. None of them is good-looking. Come on, wee with money tonight. Where is Li Jie? Sorry, Li Jie went back to her hometown, said the madam with a pleasing smile on her face. Well, its a littlete tonight. It was already 10:30 pm, and it was indeed veryte, and beautiful prostitutes were all taken away by other customers. No, we have a new good brother today, so we want beautiful girls, said Zhang Wei. Feng Jun opened his mouth at this moment. Why dont we go to drink somewhere else? Singing is boring. He wasnt lying. Please dont. The madam was anxious. Please give me one more chance. Li Jie was another madam here, and she knew that they must be frequent customers since they knew Li Jie. In addition, they already came in here, and she was unwilling to watch them leave right now. Great, be quick, said Li Qiang. When they were gone, Zhang Wei snorted. Theyre too ugly to sell their bodies for money. Li Qiangughed. I think you should charge them, because youre more good-looking than them. Hey, dont you have any new girls in your station? Zhang Wei gave him a nce. Three in all. Two are taken, and the other one is ugly. Do you want her? I can give her a call, said Li Qiang. When they were chatting, the madam walked in again with another five girls. The three men exchanged nces and said nothing. Li Qiang slightly waved his hand, and the madam left with the girls of her own ord. Zhang Wei said, Well, I think we should go now. Why dont you wait for a while longer? A sexy waitress tried to stop them from leaving. We can send you a free bottle of wine, and you can enjoy it. Zhang Wei gave her a side nce. What? Do you think we cant afford a bottle of wine? Li Qiangughed. I want the most expensive wine in your club! The waitress felt embarrassed. Watching the scene, Feng Jun somehow felt rxed. Alright, lets drink first. He opened a beer and began to drink. Zhang Wei, why did you choose this ce? Zhang Wei opened a can of beer too. He then said with dissatisfaction, This is the best club in Zhengyang City. He could be dissatisfied with Count Club, but he felt humiliated when Feng Jun disliked it. Li Qiang waved his hand at the waitress. Give me a beer too. The waitress felt relieved when they began to drink, because it meant that they would stay. When she walked out to get more drinks, she smiled at them. Our girls arent that ugly, but youre too handsome. She was very honest because Count Club indeed was the best club in Zhengyang City. The problem was that the three men were all good-looking, tall, and strong, so they were picky. Like Li Qiang said, they could charge those prostitutes. Zhang Weiughed. Alright, do your best and get us your best girls. Feng Jun put down his beer. Theyre wearing too heavy make-up. Dont they have girls with light make-up? Come on, this isnt the first time youve been here. None of them could still be attractive without make-up, said Li Qiang. Feng Jun sighed. Thats the reason why I love bars. Zhang Wei argued, Girls there might wear light make-up, but they put on too many clothes. I dont agree with you, said Feng Jun. Girls can be sexy even if theyre not scantily d. Youre right, but are they willing to serve you? said Zhang Wei. Hard to tell, said Feng Jun. I can probably find a beautiful girl nearby using my WeChat. I dont believe it, said Li Qiang. Zhang Wei wouldnt bother to argue with Feng Jun because he needed Feng Juns help, but Li Qiang was unwilling to give in. Ive seen countless beautiful girls in our TV station, but honestly beautiful girls are very rare. If you can easily find a beautiful girl nearby, youll have my respect! Feng Junughed. Dont take it too seriously. Zhang Wei joined their argument at this moment. We can bet on it. If you can really add a beautiful girl nearby as your friend through WeChat right now, I promise I can get you as many explosives as you want. Can you do that in half an hour? Feng Jun put on a serious expression. Can you help me get as many high- quality explosives as I want? Dont be a talker! Zhang Wei said as the waitress walked in with more drinks. Because there was an outsider, they stopped talking about explosives, but Zhang Wei was still serious about the bet. No problem, but you can only have 10 minutes since you increased the bet. Deal! Feng Jun nodded. After that, he took out his phone and nced at Zhang Wei. Dont regret. Of course I wont. Zhang Wei nodded. Li Qiang said, Hey, Feng Jun, what will you give to Zhang Wei if you lose today? Feng Jun opened his WeChat and said, Ill pay the bill. Wonderful! Zhang Wei beamed. Ill order two prostitutes then. You can order 10 if you want. Feng Jun didnt bother to raise his head when he was talking with Zhang Wei. The person who will pay the bill wouldnt be me. Li Qiang took out his phone at the same time and set an rm. Alright, lets begin. I dont think he can do that even if he has half an hour, said Zhang Wei with a smile. The waitress gave Feng Jun a nce and slightly knew what they were talking about. She didnt have much confidence in Feng Jun either. Chapter 45: Generous Feng Jun Chapter 45: Generous Feng Jun Trantor: Henyee Trantions | Editor: Henyee Trantions Feng Jun loved fun activities too, so he bet this time simply because it was fun. Zhang Wei and Li Qiang had the same idea. Neither of them had the intention to humiliate Feng Jun. Anyway, three of them came to Count Club tonight for fun. When a waitress had just helped Li Qiang open a beer, the madam came in once more with three new prostitutes. I think you can be satisfied this time. Both Zhang Wei and Li Qiang nodded. They were skilled brothel frequenters, and they immediately knew that this group of prostitutes were much better than the previous two groups. Li Qiang, however, still turned on the lights and gave the new girls a nce before he said to Zhang Wei, Why dont we let Feng Jun choose first? Will it affect him? Doesnt matter. Zhang Wei waved his hand. All the three girls were tall, sexy, and beautiful, so he didnt care which one would be his. Let them stay, and Feng Jun will pick first after hes done. The three prostitutes stayed as they wanted and began to serve them. One of them asked, Do you want some fruits? Give us whatever you have, said Zhang Wei. The three prostitutes were actually curious about what Feng Jun was doing. After knowing the reason, they allughed. A prostitute went to sit down next to Feng Jun. Wait a second. Feng Jun didnt bother to raise his head. Dont distract me. The prostitute could only stand up and walk away. Feng Jun honestly didnt want to waste his energy points, but he really wanted to win the bet tonight. Before he entered the space, he must choose his targets. He didnt want to choose those IDs with beautiful photos because they were most likely the profiles of conmen. After swiping for a few minutes, he failed to find a good target, and Li Qiang said on purpose to annoy him, Feng Jun, can you do that or now? We have beautiful girls right by our sides now. Why do you need to search for another one on your own? Right at this moment, Feng Jun saw a profile photo of a white lotus flower. He was impressed by the womans WeChat ID- A Good View. However, her moments werent open to strangers. After hesitating for a second, Feng Jun touched the photo with his left hand. Lets get in there! The next moment, he was in a room. In addition to the door to the outside, there was also a small door with the words A Good View written on it. Feng Jun went forward and wanted to push the door open, but it was locked. No matter how heavily he hit it, the door stood still. Feng Jun was unwilling to give up, and he kept on hitting it with great force. About a dozen timester, his shoulder was painful. He hesitated whether he should continue to do that, but suddenly, he found the door to have slightly moved. Without dy, he knocked against it for a few more times before finally hitting it open. There was a small room behind the door, and a table with a book on it was ced inside. Feng Jun had a look at the book and found A Good View had written down everything she had experienced and learned in her life. Even the WeChat moments became a real book. Feng Jun was a little disappointed. No matter what, he was still very happy that he sessfully overcame the obstacle and saw her moments, which was a new skill. He flipped through the book but was slightly upset. Although A Good View liked taking photos, it seemed that she only liked taking photos of beautiful views. Feng Jun flipped through most of the book and finally found a picture of the owner. She was a very beautiful young woman. However, she looked sick in the photo. There were several lines of words under it. I didnt expect that I could be that ugly one day. I dont want to leave my home at all, and no one else could take care of me exceptfor myself Feng Jun pulled his lips and believed that this was a lonely woman. Right when he was about to put down the book, he found a small tablet under the book. What is this? He turned on the tablet and found the womans chat history with her contacts. Um. Feng Jun felt a little embarrassed because he invaded her privacy. Luckily, she didnt know that. He briefly read through her contacts, and they were mostly her schoolmates, colleagues, friends, and family members in group chats. Till now, he really couldnt restrain the curiosity in his heart. Although he knew that his actions were very immoral, he still opened a few group chats in turn. A Good View was generally quiet in the group chats. She sometimes showed up, only to send some scenery photos. Generally speaking, after she sent the photos, there would be following replies like Hey, great beauty, did you travel again?, Beauty, why didnt you go with me?, and so on. After reading that, Feng Jun really thought that he should stop right now, because it indeed was disrespectful. However, he still somehow opened the rear camera of the tablet. The next second, a white scary face showed up on the screen. Feng Jun was frightened and almost threw the tablet away. The next second, he realized that the woman was wearing a facial mask, but it was quite scary at midnight. A Good View was taking care of her facial skin and watching a web senes. Feng Jun could vaguely hear dialogs and music. He couldnt watch any longer. Feng Jun turned off the camera, and said to himself that luckily this silly woman turned on the front camera. If she turned on the rear camera, he could only look at her living environment. However, when he thought about it again, he realized that beautiful women liked to take selfies, so it was normal that the front camera remained open. He put down the tablet and the book, then turned around and walked out of the room. He gave a nce to his back and saw the door close automatically again. Feng Jun thought that he must make full use of his energy points, so he decided to look around. Outside the door was a corridor with two rows of the same doors, and there were shing pictures on the lintel. Feng Jun turned around and found there was a photo of a white lotus flower on the door he just went out from as well. He pushed other doors open and found their inside were basically the same. Some doors of the small rooms were open, while some were closed. He went and wandered around in the room where he opened the small door. There was also a book and a tablet in it, but the book could only be turned to pages, and the rest were connected together. At present, it seemed that there was no convenient way to open it. Feng Jun estimated that he just mmed into the small door of A Good View and probably temporarily forcibly changed the data of the system, so he would have to work hard to read the content after to pages. Anyway, he wasnt very interested in peeping into other peoples privacy. It was already enough for him to know that he could do some things in this area. When there was a real need, it wouldnt bete for him to think further about it. The next second, he left the space and went back to the club. zhang Wei and Li Qing sat not far away from him, and they looked at him while drinking with the prostitutes. Feng Jun somehow had a strangely pleasant feeling when he traveled in different spaces. When he raised his head, Li Qiang smiled. Have you found a beautiful girl? Of course. Feng Jun nodded and drank up the beer in front of him. Wonderful! Zhang Wei and Li Qiangughed. Li Qiang reached out his hand. Let me see what kind of beautiful girl she is. Feng Jun handed him his phone. Thisone. AGoodView. A Good View? Li Qiang took the phone, and Zhang Wei poked his head over to see what kind of beautiful girl could make Feng Jun so confident. Li Qiang swiped the screen for a few seconds. He then looked at Feng Jun with surprise. I only see a photo of a white lotus flower. Is this the beautiful girl in your eyes? Right. Feng Jun nodded his head, raised his chin, and spoke proudly, To be honest with you, I have the sixth sense, and its very urate. Come on. Zhang Weiughed. Feng Jun, youre very humorous. The three prostitutesughed together with them. You cant understand me, nor the profound mystery in it, said Feng Jun as he raised his chin with great pride. I want to punch you right now, said Li Qiang. Alright, no matter what, you should add her as your friend first. Easy, said Feng Jun when he took his phone back. His confident behavior aroused the three prostitutes curiosity. As beautiful, sexy girls, there were too many men who wanted to add them as their friends every day, and they normally ignored them. In their sight, Feng Jun directly typed down several lines of words. Feng Jun; Hey, beauty, I just had a bet with my friends. If you ept my friend request, Ill send you a red envelope of a hundred yuan. Wow, youre very generous, eximed a prostitute. Chapter 46: Show Your Face Chapter 46: Show Your Face Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions A hundred yuan might not be much in real life, but it was a lot on WeChat. Normally, people would feel happy if they got a red envelope of over 10 yuan. Therefore, most of them believed that Feng Jun would seed. Li Qiang said and half-joked, What if shes ugly? Will you still send her a red envelope? Ha-ha, delete her right away! Zhang Weiughed. I think his way is efficient. He can make sure that only beautiful women will receive a red envelope. I agree. Li Qiang gave Feng Jun a thumbs-up. Its worth the money to know a beautiful girl like that. The waitress said, What if the girl doesnt have her phone with her right now? Dont be a wet nket. Zhang Wei gave her a side nce. Feng Jun only has 10 minutes, and she must have her phone by her side right now. Saying that, he kept observing Feng Juns reaction. Feng Jun said, Of course. Li Qiang raised his beer. Why are you so confident? Why wouldnt I? Feng Jun raised his chin. Didnt you see her ID? A Good View, and Im Falling Flowers. Imagood view in her eyes, and were destined to meet each other. Fine, lets see what will happen, said Zhang Wei. Right at this time, a new message appeared on the screen of Feng Juns phone. A Good View has epted your request, and now you can chat! Wow, her phone indeed is by her side, a prostitute said. She wasnt really pleasing Feng Jun, but it was rare to see such a fun guest as a bar girl. Not only had A Good View epted his request, but she also sent him a message. A Good View: ? Feng Jun immediately sent her a red envelope of 50 yuan with a line of words on the cover. Feng Jun: Hi, beauty. Then, instead of waiting to see the woman take the red envelope, he opened her moments and swiped the screen several times before he found her selfie. He gave his friends his phone with pride. Have a look. Isnt she a beauty? He even didnt bother to argue with them on the standards of beauty, because A Good View was undoubtedly a beautiful woman. He enjoyed it very much when he surpassed all his friends expectations. Zhang Wei was willing to face failure, and he nodded the second he saw the photo. Damn, I cant believe your good luck tonight! A Good View thought she looked uglier than ever in the photo, but she was a real beauty even when she was sick. Li Qiang took the phone, and he was struck dumb for a second after he took a nce at it. You have my respect now. He bowed at Feng Jun. Can you teach me? The three prostitutes were also curious about the womans appearance. Wow, its amazing. Although she isnt young, shes very beautiful. Only a prostitute said with jealousy, I think she has a big mouth. Feng Jun didnt care about her opinion, because the woman was beautiful in most peoples eyes. At this moment, his phone vibrated once, then vibrated again. A Good View sent him two messages one after another. A Good View: ? A Good View: Why is there only 50yuan? Feng Jun: Sorry, my friends dont believe me that were really strangers, so I can only give you 50 yuan now. We can have a video call to prove that youre really a strange beauty, then Ill give you the other 50 yuan. A Good View remained silent for about three seconds, then began to type. A Good View: You didnt say that when you added me as a friend [angry], Feng Jun: I just called you a beauty, so you need to prove that youre really a beauty. A Good View: A Good View: Sorry, Im an ugly woman, and I dont want the other 50 yuan now, but I wont return the 50yuan to you either. Feng Jun: Hey, beauty, you cant fool me like that [cry]. A Good View: Doesnt beauty only refer to a female nowadays? Feng Jun: Its true for other people, but I know youre a real beauty. Reading that, Li Qiang gave Feng Jun another thumbs-up. Feng Jun, you have my admiration now. A prostituteughed. Hes really good at flirting. Right, I should learn from you, said Li Qiang. A Good View: Give me the other 50 yuan, or Ill call the police and report a fraud. When Zhang Wei saw that, he couldnt help but tut. Feng Jun, this woman is easy to get. Feng Jun beamed and gave him a nce. Of course, Im the good view shes looking for! Feng Jun: I just found a picture of you in your moments, and youre indeed very beautiful. Can we have a video call, and Ill give you 88 yuanter? A Good View: Do we know each other? Feng Jun: Youll know it once you turn on the camera. Were still having the bet. A Good View: You must be very bored. Wait a few minutes. I need to remove my facial mask. After waiting for 10 minutes, Feng Juns phone vibrated again, and A Good View sent him a request to have a video call. He agreed at once and saw a stunning face. Although Zhang Wei and Li Qiang had already seen her photo, they were still amazed by her beauty. Wow, shes prettier than her photo. A Good View, however, fixed her eyes on the camera at the other side of the screen. She then said in a cold tone, You should showyour face too. Feng Jun was pressing a finger against the camera of his phone. Hearing that, heughed. Im a handsome man. Do you have a red envelope for me? Ha-ha. A Good Viewughed. I dont trust you. Well, to be honest with you, were in a club right now, but we didnt order girls, said Feng Jun with a smile. Were just bored and have a bet for fun. Please dont be mad at me. A Good View snorted, and it was obvious that she was a little displeased. It has nothing to do with me whether you ordered girls or not. Feng Jun then moved his finger away and also waved his hand at her. Hi, beauty. Do you really think that youre handsome? asked A Good View. Imafraid that I cant agree with you. What? Feng Jun rolled his eyes. Imnot ugly anyway. Hi, beauty, am I handsome in your eyes? Li Qiang slipped behind Feng Jun and greeted the woman. A Good Viewughed a little. Did he have the bet with you? I think youre really bored. Im here! Zhang Wei approached as well, and he greeted A Good View with a broad smile. Hi, Im the one who had the bet with him. Im a real handsome man, right? Alright, I think its enough, said A Good View and ended the video call. After that, she asked Feng Jun for the rest of the money on WeChat. Feng Jun thought for a while. He then decided not to give her the rest of the money right away. Feng Jun: Which one of us is the most handsome in your eyes? A Good View: None of you is handsome. Feng Jun: Really? A Good View: Stop wasting my time. Give me the rest of the money! Feng Jun understood that he should stop annoying the woman now, so he sent her another red envelope of 88 yuan. Afterward, A Good View disappeared. Feng Jun began to drink with Zhang Wei and Li Qiang, but Zhang Wei and Li Qinag looked at him differently at this time. After a while, Li Qiang took out his phone and said, Can you help me choose a beautiful woman? Zhang Wei stopped drinking at once and watched them talking. Feng Jun said, Isnt there already a beautiful girl by your side? The prostitute sitting next to Li Qiang leaned over right away and said, Men are never satisfied with what they have. Li Qiang rubbed her cheek with a smile. Did I already have you? He was implying something, and the prostitute wasnt dumb. You can have me whenever you want. Li Qiang snorted and said nothing. In fact, those girls in nightclubs werent attractive at all in his eyes. For a rich, good-looking, young man like him, only pure, young girls were his type. However, it cost too much time to get a pure, young girl. Li Qiang was already used to paying for quick and convenient sex. Besides, it was difficult to get rid of a pure young girl once he had sex with her. Li Qiang was young, and he loved ying around. Thest thing he wanted to do now was to get married. Come on, dude, help me once, said Li Qiang. Chapter 47: A Special Tattoo Chapter 47: A Special Tattoo Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Feng Jun had to admit that he really enjoyed it when Zhang Wei and Li Qiang looked at him with admiration and envy. When they were in the hotel just then, they thought they were superior to Feng Jun, but now, they had to lower their heads before him. However, Feng Jun was unwilling to waste his energy points. Sorry, I can only have a gut feeling when I do that for myself. Im afraid I cant help you with that, said Feng Jun. Li Qiang cocked his eyebrow and refused to believe it. Come on, Feng Jun, do me a favor today. How about that? I can help you get whatever you want from Zhang Wei. What? Zhang Wei was displeased. Li Qiang, why dont you have a bet with Feng Jun? The prostitutes chimed in, Right, you two can have a bet too. To be honest, they thought the game was fun. No problem. Li Qiang looked determined. Feng Jun, if you can add another beautiful girl on WeChat with my phone, Ill invite you to Count Club, no, to a bar 10 times for free. Feng Jun rolled his eyes. I dont go to a bar so often, but Ill consider it if youre willing to pay me the same amount of money in cash. He knew that Li Qiang didntck money at all. However, since Feng Junid down the condition, he agreed without hesitation. No problem, Ill give you fifty thousand yuan in cash. It was a lot of money. If you lose, you should pay todays bill, added Li Qiang. Actually, beers didnt cost much money, and they mostly paid for prostitutes. Li Qiang didnt want to scare Feng Jun, so he didnt ask him to pay more money. Feng Jun thought it wasnt a bad deal, because fifty thousand yuan was a lot of money indeed. However, he still hesitated to ept the challenge. The prostitute sitting next to him changed the topic on purpose. Is that a tattoo on your wrist? Saying that, she reached out her fingers to gently touch his wrist. Oh, its really permanently marked on your skin. Feng Jun suddenly realized that he shouldnt use his energy points to search for beautiful women. Besides, the prostitute already noticed the stone ring mark. If its color changed, it would arouse unnecessary curiosity. He should avoid trouble right now. Another prostitute nced at the print too. She then smiled and asked, This is a very special tattoo. Does it have a special meaning? No, its not important. Feng Jun then turned to look at Li Qiang. Are you sure that you want to have a bet with me? Why not? said Li Qiang. The woman must be as pretty as A Good View. Its not easy. Feng Jun shook his head and said with a smile, You know beautiful women are rare resources. Zhang Weiughed. Come on, for other people, beautiful women might be rare resources, but it should be very easy for you, right? He actually had the same idea as Li Qiang, so he must help to encourage them since Li Qiang proposed that idea. In fact, he was quite attracted to A Good View. She was stunning and a nearby stranger. It should be very easy to get herid in bed. However, that woman was Feng Juns choice, and he wouldnt steal his friends girl. Feng Jun nodded. Well, I knowyou want a really beautiful woman, which isnt easy. After that, he added, Li Qiang, I can help you add a beautiful woman on WeChat, but there are two possibilities. He couldnt refuse to do that right now because they would be upset. In addition, if he was able to add a beautiful woman on WeChat with a red envelope, he could add more beautiful women in that way. It wasnt difficult at all, as long as they were willing to spend money on that. Besides, like Zhang Wei said, if the woman was ugly, they could directly delete her and didnt need to send out a red envelope. Anyway, it was easy. Since he seeded, it wouldnt be hard for Li Qiang to seed, and all he needed to do was to help Li Qiang touch the screen twice. Therefore, there was no reason for him to turn them down. In that case, he used another way to reject it. Well, she can be a beautiful woman, but she can also be an ugly woman. Before Li Qiang could say anything, the prostitute next to Feng Jun said, An ugly woman? Yes, super ugly woman, said Feng Jun with certainty. I can promise that she might be unusually ugly. Um Li Qiang frowned. He wasnt stupid and wouldnt pay fifty thousand yuan for a super ugly woman. Besides, Feng Jun said the woman might be unusually ugly! Seeing his expression, the three prostitutes suddenlyughed out loud in the private room. What are youughing about? ZhangWei was a little unhappy. Although he was a familiar customer here, he actually disdained those who worked here. Therefore, he couldnt ept it when a bunch of prostitutesughed at his friend. The next second, he asked Feng Jun with a serious expression, Do you mean the woman could be super pretty or super ugly? Yes. Feng Jun nodded. In fact, there was only one possibility that the woman would be super ugly. ZhangWei thought for a while before saying to Li Qiang, Have a try. It could be a great beauty. Actually, fifty thousand yuan wasnt much in their eyes. Li Qiang shook his head. I dont want to pay for a super ugly woman. Do you want to try it? Zhang Wei said, Well, if you lose, I can help you pay twenty-five thousand yuan. No, I cando the same thing if you want to try it, said Li Qiang. ZhangWeiughed. Why not! If its really a great beauty, you cantpete with me. Hearing that, Li Qiang hesitated again. He didn t know what he should do right now. At this moment, a prostitute said, Try it. If its really a super ugly woman, I can help you get rid of her. She wanted to see the drama because it was really fun. Right! ZhangWeiughed. We already have beautiful girls by our sides now. We dont need to be afraid of a possible ugly woman. Li Qiang then made up his mind and gave Feng Jun his phone. Alright, lets do it! ZhangWei, if I lose, you should give me twenty-five thousand yuan. ZhangWei said, Noproblem! Seeing that, Feng Jun had an idea to make fun of them. Li Qiang, let me be straightforward with you before the game begins. If you add her on WeChat, you must have sex with her no matter if shes ugly or beautiful, or it wont be fun. Right. ZhangWeinodded Li Qiang gave him a re. Arent you my friend? Zhang Wei gave him a wink to tell him that no one would know whether he really had sex with the woman or not. They were closer with each other than with Feng Jun after all. Li Qiang understood his meaning, but he still looked mad. Feng Jun, if you add an ugly woman on my WeChat, Ill send her your contact card. I wont suffer alone. Hearing that, the three prostitutesughed again. Feng Jun, however, disagreed. If you dont want to do that, we can stop right now. Li Qiang had to give in. Alright, youre the boss. Feng Jun gave him a nce, then waved his phone. I need to use my own phone. Li Qiang nodded. Zhang Wei stared at Feng Jun, and it seemed that he was thinking about something carefully. Although the three prostitutes wanted to look at how Feng Jun chose the nearby woman, they didnt dare to interrupt him. In their sight, Feng Jun had simply swiped the screen for a short while, then waved his phone and smiled at Li Qiang. I found her. A Flower Bloomed Then; shes within two kilometers. Chapter 48: A Super Ugly Woman Chapter 48: A Super Ugly Woman Trantor: Henyee Trantions | Editor. Henyee Trantions A Flower Bloomed Then? Li Qiangs eyes lit up at once. Its not a bad name. ZhangWei smiled with a nod. Right, A Good View also has a lotus flower as her profile photo. Feng Jun, you really appreciate flowers. Feng Jun said nothing and waited to see the drama. In order to find a super ugly woman, he turned on over a hundred cameras in space, which wasnt easy work. Li Qiang soon found A Flower Bloomed Then. Oh, her profile photo is a ss desk, but I cant see any photos of her. After a second, he said to Feng Jun, Thats interesting, but you must help me add her. Feng Jun rolled his eyes. Didnt you learn it just then? Li Qiang nodded. Li Qiang: Hey, beauty, I just had a bet with my friends. If you ept my friend request, Ill send you a red envelope of too yuan. About 10 secondster, they were friends on WeChat. This woman didnt hesitate to send him a new message. A Flower Bloomed Then: Hi, where is the red envelope? Li Qiang did what Feng Jun just had done and gave her a red envelope of 50 yuan, then crazily checked her moments for her photos. She was quite active on social media and posted a lot of feelings and pictures to her moments every day. Li Qiang was satisfied because he believed only beautiful women were active on social media. After swiping the screen for a long time, he said, There are too many food pictures. I cant see any photos other. ZhangWei said, Its normal. Some beautiful women dont like posting selfies. Li Qiang blinked. He agreed with Zhang Wei on that, but somehow, he had a bad feeling. Right at this moment, A Flower Bloomed Then sent several messages to ask him why there was only 50 yuan in the red envelope, and her attitude got worse and worse as time went by. Zhang Weiughed. All beautiful women have a quick temper. Li Qiang then requested a video call. A Flower Bloomed Then had the same reaction and emphasized that she wasnt a beautiful woman. A Flower Bloomed Then: Doesnt beauty only refer to a female nowadays? Well, I find women today are very good at disguising. Its a total waste of time, said Li Qiang with a smile, then he began to type. He insisted on having a video call before he gave her the rest of the money, and A Flower Bloomed Then finally agreed. Zhang Wei was expecting to see another beautiful strange woman. He suddenly spurted out a mouthful of beer when he nced at the screen. What the f*ck? Li Qiang immediately threw the phone away. Luckily, there was a wooden floor in this room, so the phone was fine. ZhangWei coughed andughed out loud. F*ck! Li Qiang was mad. Shes fat and old. A Flower Bloomed Then seemed to be 50 by a nce. She was overweight and super ugly with little hair, little eyebrows, small eyes, wide and t nose, unusually full lips. Her lower lip was more prominent than her upper lip, which was the so-called anterior crossbite. What was more disgusting was that the red spots on her face were connected to pieces. Her face was uneven with small pits, and she probably had skin disease or an endocrine problem. Li Qiang was full of anger at this moment because he paid fifty thousand yuan for her. However, everyone wasughing in the private room, so he had to curb his anger and said, Feng Jun, youve surprised me! Feng Jun was alsoughing out loud. When they wereughing, the phone sounded on the ground, Hey, is it funny? Feng Jun immediately told them to be quiet. Li Qiang calmed himself down and picked up the phone. Sorry, its just a joke. Sorry to bother you, bye. After that, he ended the video call right away and red at Feng Jun. Feng Jun! Feng Jun said, Ha-ha, I told you that she could be super ugly. Shes the ugliest woman Ive ever seen! Li Qiang was furious. Great, I thinkl won the bet, said Feng Jun. The three prostitutesughed once more. F*ck! Li Qiang swore again. Zhang Wei, you should pay fifty thousand yuan. Li Qiang red at Zhang Wei. Why? Zhang Wei was displeased. We should share it. Li Qiang pulled his lips. Couldnt you pay all the money to let me feel better? Fine. ZhangWei nodded, thenughed out loud. Compared with happiness, money was nothing. Um, dude, I have sympathy for you, but I can only pay thirty thousand yuan foryou, said Zhang Weiter. Li Qiang said, Come on, I had the bet because of you, and you cant deny that. He didntckmoney, but he was unwilling to tolerate the result. no , I can only pay thirty thousand yuan for you, said Zhang Wei. F*ck! Li Qiang was angry. Stopughing at me. Feng Jun reminded him at this moment. Hey, you should send her another red envelope now. No way! Li Qiang looked at his phone again, but he was stunned the next second. F*ck! Zhang Wei went to check his phone at once. It turned out that A Flower Bloomed Then sent Li Qiang many messages to urge him to give her the rest of the money. She first asked for the other 50 yuan, then gave a threat when she saw no response from him. A Flower Bloomed Then: Handsome man, I only want a red envelope of 50 yuan from you for the sake of your handsome face. Dont force me to use violence! Thest message was also her threat which became very serious. A Flower Bloomed Then: Do you know who I am ? Its not a joke. If I dont see your red envelope within 10 minutes, Im going to find you. Its useless even if you delete me. I have your location! Shes crazy! Li Qiang calmed down and directly deleted her. ZhangWei, instead, agreed with Feng Jun. Just 50 yuan. Its not a big deal. Even if she simply tries to scare you, you dontck that little money at all. Give her the money if you want! I dont have money. Li Qiang was still mad. Ha-ha. ZhangWeiughed again. Li Qiang must have been heavily hit today so that he was unwilling to pay 50 yuan. Well, this joke made my day. The prostitutes in the room alsoughed. They thought it was even funnier than aedy in the theater. I think its quite unbelievable. Can you teach me how to do that? the prostitute sitting next to Feng Jun asked him. Hearing that, Li Qiang and Zhang Wei exchanged a nce. It seemed that Feng Jun was able to find a certain kind of person with his intuition. The beautiful woman was very stunning, while the ugly one was impressive too. It couldnt be a coincidence. Feng Jun exined, Its just a feeling, and I dont know how to teach you. At this moment, Li Qiangs phone rang, and he had a look at the caller. Oh, this number isnt simple. Hi, who is this? A female voice sounded from the phone. Thats Li Qiang, right? Your boss is Lao Duan, right? How dare you delete me! Im on my way to see you. Li Qiang was scared. Im sorry. Its just a joke, and its my friend who deleted you. It has nothing to do with me! Ill add you again right now and send you another red envelope. He knew the woman couldnt be simple because she was able to get his phone number and other information within a very short time. Moreover, her phone number was very special. Therefore, he must yield. Unfortunately, A Flower Bloomed Then refused to ept his apology. Its not about the money now. I know youre in Count Club. Tell me the number of your private room. Dont make me search for you room to room. Chapter 49: Being Weak Is His Fault Chapter 49: Being Weak Is His Fault Trantor: Henyee Trantions | Editor: Henyee Trantions Li diang was frightened. Please dont. I know I made a terrible mistake because Im too young. Im sorry if I have offended you. Do you really have the heart to hurt such a handsome young man like me? You insisted on having a video call with me! A Flower Bloomed Thenughed. Call me tomorrow and invite me to have a good meal. If Im satisfied, Ill forgive you. Li Qiang nodded, but he looked desperate. Sure, see you tomorrow. When he hung up the call, Zhang Wei wanted tough again, but he controlled himself. What? Is she a famous figure or something? Im afraid so. Li Qiang said with an absent look, She must have connections in the government since shes able to find out my location within such a short time. I really have bad luck today. After that, he nced at Feng Jun. Feng Jun said, You cant me me for that. You wanted to have the bet, and I didn11 know who the strange woman would be. Li Qiang red at him for a long while. He then said without much energy, Didnt your intuition tell you that we shouldnt mess with her? Feng Jun was a little displeased. Li Qiang, I dont think shes difficult to deal with. Actually, if Li Qiang had sent her the rest of the money, he could have avoided the trouble. Even though A Flower Bloomed Then had a quick temper, she wasnt mean. Li Qiang understood it too, but he waspletely shocked by the ugly appearance of A Flower Bloomed Then just then, so it was unavoidable that he was a little impulsive. Zhang Weiughed again, but gently this time. Alright, just a meal. Take it easy. Li Qiang remained silent for a long while. He then said, Zhang Wei, you should tell Feng Jun to help you search for a nearby strange woman too. I dont want to suffer it alone. He was in a terrible mood now. Sure, but you need to pay thirty thousand yuan for it, said Zhang Wei. What if I add a beautiful woman on my WeChat? Li Qiang snorted, Send her my contact card. Zhang Wei lost interest. Why? You dont need to have the meal with the ugly woman anyway. Li Qiang gave him a re. He then had an idea. Hey, why dont we go to see her together tomorrow? No! shouted Zhang Wei. Listen to me, Im afraid she has other thoughts. Doesnt your father have a position in the government? said Li Qiang with a serious expression. Zhang Wei remained silent for a long while. He then nodded. Fine, Feng Jun should go with us. No, its none of my business, and I didnt show my face at all, said Feng Jun. Besides, Im not a local citizen, and Im notparable to you. Although Zhang Wei was a little arrogant, when he got along with other people, he was a reasonable man. Hearing what Feng Jun said, he sighed. Fine, let it be. Actually, it wasnt serious, but A Flower Bloomed Then made an unkind and aggressive call and ruined the atmosphere when they were having fun together. They were in no mood to have fun any longer, so they left soon after. Feng Jun was also affected by the joke. Although he wanted to teach Li Qiang a lesson, he had no intention to ruin the rxed atmosphere. He wanted to contact A Good View on his WeChat after walking out of the nightclub, but he didnt realize that it was nearly 12 am until he opened his WeChat. Normally, good women wouldnt leave home at this time to avoid danger. Thinking of that, he went straight back to the hotel to have a rest. He had entered the space in his phone twice tonight, so he must take a good shower before he went to bed. Therefore, he directly booked a room in a nearby hotel. He had a good sleep tonight, and it was 8:30 am when he woke up again the next morning. After having breakfast, he took a taxi heading to Shenghai Securities Company where Zhang Wei worked. On his way, he reflected on his behavior. During these days, he lived a good and rxed life and even believed that he was able to do anything with the adventure, but he was actually still a nobody. For example, A Flower Bloomed Then was able to give Li Qiang a serious warning when she was furious and even took actionst night. There must be more powerful people who kept a low profile in Zhengyang City. He must be more careful in the future. After all, being weak was his fault. When he arrived at Shenghai Securities Company, it was a little past 9 am, and Zhang Wei was already doing his job. He weed Feng Jun with enthusiasm and guided him to open an ount. It was very easy, and Feng Jun spent nearly an hour inside. He had never spected in stocks before. Zhang Wei was patient and exined almost everything to him. However, ording to Feng Juns observation, other employees of the securitiespany all stayed away from Zhang Wei. Even if they had something to discuss with him, they didnt seem very familiar. It was obvious that Zhang Wei disliked having a close rtionship with his colleagues. Anyway, he treated Feng Jun very well. Feng Jun thanked him after everything was done. Alright, I should leave you to your work, said Feng Jun. He was about to walk out. Hey, its almost 11:30 am. We can have some food nearby, said Zhang Wei. I need to check out this noon, said Feng Jun with a smile. Dont you need to meet Li Qiang this noon? Oh, dont bring it up. Zhang Wei shook his head. Li Qiang called her, and she wants to have dinner, added Zhang Wei. What? Dinner? Feng Jun was surprised. It was very normal for people to share lunch together, and they needed to work in the afternoon afterward. However, dinner was different because there was a long night after that. Zhang Wei said, I dont think itll be a big problem. Oh, Ill give you a clear answer to what you need in three to four days. Feng Jun smiled. No need to rush, and I trust you. Zhang Wei cocked his eyebrow. Where do you live now? I heard it from Haifeng that you have a new ce to stay in? Its out of the town, said Feng Jun. Alright, I need to go back now. Call me if you have anything to talk about with me. He indeed needed to go back to the remote vi right now to think about his future. Although he had millions of yuan right now, it wasnt a big thing. He must charge himself as soon as possible when the distant rtive wasn t home. He ached to be strong. Before he left, he went to the auto repair mall again and asked the same shop owner where he could buy a powerful all-terrain vehicle. The shop owner told him that a beach buggy about two hundred thousand yuan would satisfy his needs. Feng Jun paid the deposit without hesitation and asked the shop owner to help him with that. Actually, he used to think that he could buy an all-terrain vehicleter in the future because he wanted to keep more money with him. However, he changed his mind now. Money was good, but he wanted to improve his abilities now. If he wanted to do that, he must enter the wilderness. After booking the all-terrain vehicle, he went to his rented room in the factory and found that Wang Haifeng had indeed got another fifty-kilowatt generator for him. He then hired a car and moved it to the remote vi. The electrician was looking forward to seeing him. When he was absent, the electrician couldnt make extra money. Why do you buy another generator? The electrician was surprised. Chapter 50: Let Fate Lead the Way Chapter 50: Let Fate Lead the Way Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Feng Jun didnt bother to exin it and simply said that he had his own n. The electrician didnt dare to ask further about it. It was true that people changed as their lives became better. As his ie increased, Feng Jun had much more confidence in himself. Feng Jun stayed in the vi for over a dozen days, and he only went outside once during that time. He went to get his packages in his rented room in the factory. He spent over a hundred thousand yuan this time. When the distant rtive was back home, Feng Jun had nearly 300 energy points. It was a lot, and he stopped only because the distant rtive was back, and he couldnt focus on charging. At this moment, the mark on his wrist was so blue that it was a little ckened. Fortunately, the mark was on the wrist of the back of his hand, and it didnt have much impact on his appearance. If it were on his face, he might even be able to enter a bar. Once he was done charging, he called Zhang Wei for his explosives. Zhang Wei apologized to Feng Jun at once and said that he would figure out a way to settle it soon. He didnt expect that it would be so dangerous and hard to get. It seemed that Zhang Wei didnt take it seriously when he agreed to help Feng Jun. Feng Jun sighed. He told Zhang Wei to help him get low-quality explosives if it was possible. He couldnt wait any longer now and ached to enter the wilderness space. However, without explosives, he didnt have the courage to face the two scary creatures. Zhang Wei said that he needed more days to help him get explosives, and he asked Feng Jun to deposit more money into his ount. Feng Jun wasnt worried that Zhang Wei might steal his money because he had changed the password. Without his permission, no one could use the money in his ount. Therefore, he went to Zhengyang City again and transferred two million yuan into the ount. The second Zhang Wei knew about it, he called Feng Jun and invited him to drink together with Wang Haifeng the same night. Feng Jun was free today, so he told Zhang Wei to teach him to specte in stocks this afternoon. During these days, he was charging with his hands tied up. When he had nothing else to do, he focused on getting familiar with the stock software. Sadly, he was alone without anyones help and encountered many difficulties. For a very simple example, if he wanted to select ICBC among thousands of stocks, he only needed to type the four initials letters, and the stock would be disyed immediately. Feng Jun roughly knew that it should be like that, but he couldnt find where to fill in these four letters on the interface. He had searched for eight days, but he still couldnt find the right way. Therefore, when he looked for stocks, he could only search for them ording to sectors or swipe the screen page by page. If he could watch others do it a few times or simply ask for help, he would know that he didnt need to find a space to fill in at all and that he could just type down the letters. There really were no hints about it because it was actually general knowledge. Even though it was a very easy problem, it was very difficult for him. When Zhang Wei heard that Feng Jun wanted to learn how to operate stocks, it was a surprise for him. He immediately invited Feng Jun to have a meeting this afternoon. Next to Shenghai Securities Company, there was a four-star Riverside Hotel, which was its contract hotel. He would open a room for Feng Jun at Riverside Hotel. Feng Junughed when he heard that. It turned out that Zhang Wei had the power to book a room for free. Zhang Wei said with disdain, I used to be toozy to take a small advantage like that because its embarrassing, but now you have more than two million yuan in your ount. Nobody dares to criticize me even if I spend some public money entertaining you. To Feng Juns astonishment, Zhang Wei didnte alone, but with a woman. The woman who was wearing a pair of rimless sses was Zhang Shaohong. She was in her early thirties and wasnt very tall, but she was attractive with sweet smiles and an air of elegance. Zhang Shaohong came here to raise money for theirpany. Shenghai had just set up two fund projects and currently needed financing. In her words, since Feng Jun was always busy and had a lot of spare money, theirpany could help him make more money with his money. Feng Jun stayed patient till she finished, but he said nothing and turned to look at Zhang Wei. Zhang Wei felt embarrassed and said, Shaohong is more experienced than me, and I couldnt turn her down when she said that she wanted to see you, but its totally up to you whether you want to buy the fund. You dont need to care about me. Zhang Shaohong rolled her eyes at him. You cant leave all the responsibilities to my shoulders. Zhang Wei spread his hands and replied helplessly. Feng Jun has already done me a great favor by opening an ount at ourpany. Both of you are my friends. Couldnt I help neither of you? Seeing that, Feng Jun smiled. Alright, Ill consider it. Zhang Shaohong understood what he meant. She then tried to persuade him to trust her. Mr. Feng, its actually a win-win, and our team Alright, I told you that Ill consider it, Feng Jun interrupted her. Zhang Shaohong felt embarrassed, but she was unwilling to give up. Can we share a meal together tonight? Does she want to settle the deal with her body? Feng Jun gave her a nce but found that her look was clean. He waved his hand and said with a smile, Sorry, Im busy tonight. Zhang Shaohong insisted, Well, I can call my team leader to talk with you about the details. Feng Jun lost his patience this time. Oh? Zhang Wei stopped Zhang Shaohong at once. Shaohong, you can go now. Zhang Shaohong had to leave this time. When she was gone, Zhang Wei asked Feng Jun, Arent you interested in the fund? In fact, he felt that Feng Juns mind was upied with mining and couldnt concentrate on investing in stocks. However, he had a lot of money, so it was a better choice if he could buy a fund. Feng Jun smiled. Well, Im more interested in stocks. Whether I lose orwin some money, its all my own business. Because almost every securitiespany had its own application, and Feng Jun could make full use of that. Although he currently had no n to try to change data, he thought that he should be prepared earlier. If he was well-prepared, he could be sessful in the future, or the opposite. They stayed in the room till 6:30 pm, when Wang Haifeng finally came. Wang Haifeng was very curious about Feng Juns financial condition now because he just heard that Feng Jun put over two million yuan in his stocks ount. He wanted to know how Feng Jun managed to make so much money within a short time. After drinking for a while, Wang Haifeng asked, Feng Jun, do you still want to go to Thand? Thand? Not in the short term, said Feng Jun. Zhang Wei gave him a nce. Why do you want to go to Thand? To seedy-boys? He was simply feeling Feng Jun out, and Feng Jun wouldnt be honest with him. Feng Jun smiled. Lady-boys? Im not interested in men. Oh, how about Li Qiang now? Once he said that, both Wang Haifeng and Zhang Wei put on a strange smile. Wang Haifeng said, I turned to Sister Hong for help, and the problem was solved. Feng Jun was curious. If so, why is Li Qiang absent today? Dont bring it up. Zhang Wei shook his head. That guys self-esteem was hurt. Its fine for him to drink with other people, but hes unwilling to drink with you anymore. Hearing that, Feng Jun didnt know what to say, so Wang Haifeng said, Feng Jun, Guo Yueling is fired, and Sister Hong told me that she wants you to go back to work for her. How is it possible? sneered Zhang Wei. Feng Jun is rich now, and he has two million yuan in his ount. What should he do if he goes back to work in Hongjie? To be a valet? Dont damage him like that. Wang Haifeng, however, was very serious. Sister Hong doesnt know that Feng Jun has a career now, and she has a good impression of Feng Jun, so she wants him to go back to work for her. Feng Jun shook his head. No, were friends onQQ. If she really wants me back, shell let me know. Since I didnt see any messages from her, it isnt serious. Let it go. Um, I think Sister Hong isnt bad. Zhang Wei knocked Feng Jun with his elbow. Why dont you go back to see her? Feng Jun had figured it out clearly, and he shook his head again. Stop joking. If Sister Hong is mad, she can be scarier than A Flower Bloomed Then. Come on, theyre totally different. Zhang Wei rolled his eyes at Feng Jun. In mens eyes, there is a huge gap between them as to their allure. Feng Jun knew that Zhang Weihong was very sexy in mens eyes, but he still said, I don t think shes prettier than A Good View. Zhang Wei said nothing about that. Zhang Weihong wasnt only pretty and sexy but was also proud with a certain level of social status and connections. A Good View was slightly more attractive than Zhang Weihong, but they knew nothing more about her. Wang Haifengs eyes lit up at once. Hey, what are you doing with those applications recently? Chapter 51: Run into Rooster Chapter 51: Run into Rooster Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Li Qiang and Zhang Wei already told Wang Haifeng what they had done in the Count Club. Zhang Wei didnt believe in mysterious feelings, so he believed that there must be a special application in Feng Juns phone. Li Qiang asked Wang Haifeng whether it could be true. If Feng Jun did something behind their backs, he would be determined to pay Feng Jun back. Wang Haifeng said that Feng Jun could be a great hacker. He also told them that Feng Jun had removed the transactions on his WeChat. Both Li Qiang and ZhangWei were unmarried, so they didnt understand how important it was. Wang Haifeng then exined it in detail to them, and they asked other people about itter. They finally realized how unbelievable the technique was. Li Qiang then believed that Feng Jun must have fooled him, but Wang Haifeng had a different idea. In Wang Haifengs eyes, Feng Jun was a man who would do what he had promised as long as he was paid. He probably asked for much money, but he was honest. Moreover, Feng Jun aimed to win the money from Li Qiang, so it was impossible that he would fool him. In fact, Wang Haifeng believed that it was Li Qiangs own fault that he refused to send the ugly woman the second red envelope. Anyway, it was very strange that Feng Jun was able to find a certain kind of person as he wanted. Maybe he could really remotely control the cameras of other peoples phones. Feng Jun, however,ughed. Its ridiculous. If I had that ability, the Ministry of State Security would hire me with a high sry. Wang Haifeng rolled his eyes. No one will know whether youre a staff of the Ministry of State Security if you want to keep it a secret. Feng Jun was displeased. If I were a member of it, I wouldnt be bothered by explosives. Who knows? Wang Haifeng shrugged and spread out his hands. Perhaps you want to win our trust and protect your real identity. Feng Junughed withanger. Haifeng, I think you have the talent of an actor when you are seriously telling jokes. At this moment, Zhang Wei coughed violently. Feng Jun, the explosives will arrive soon, so you dont need to keep talking about them. Wang Haifeng ignored him and said to Feng Jun, Feng Jun, if you really can control cameras of other peoples phones, do remember to tell me. It will be a total waste of such a skill if you use it to y around with women. It wont be wasted! ZhangWei argued. Its a great tool to y around. Thats all you have in your mind! Wang Haifeng smiled and pointed a finger at him for a second. With that skill, you can peek at the base prices of otherpanies duringmercial negotiations. You should know how much money you can make in that way. Even if you want to y around, all the beautiful actresses are in your hand. Youre right! ZhangWei soon realized it was true, and he looked at Feng Jun with anticipation. Feng Jun, if you can really control applications, youll be able to make a fortune in the stock market. Can you be honest with me? Wang Haifeng added at once, Dont worry, well never tell Li Qiang. Feng Jun was struck dumb for a long while, thenughed. If I really have that ability, I wont be worried even though you tell Li Qiang. You cant me me for what happened that night, and I really dont have the skill. His ambition wasnt in such trivial matters, but Wang Haifeng and Zhang Weis suggestions enlightened him all of a sudden. It turned out that he could really make money in that way. However, this way of making money couldnt be promoted. Once such an unfair trick appeared in business, it would definitely arouse public outrage. By then, no matter who dared to use the skill would be punished seriously. But like what Zhang Wei said, it could be used as a great tool to y around with. In the end, it was unavoidable for ZhangWei to talk about the explosives with Feng Jun. He told Feng Jun that he found some explosives, but he would go there with Feng Jun. He only told Feng Jun where to wait for the goods and that another person would contact Feng Jun then. Feng Jun understood it was dangerous and illegal, so they must be very careful. After that, he went back to the rented room in the factory, waiting for Zhang Weis message. However, ZhangWei didnt contact him the next day, and Feng Jun felt bored being alone. He didnt dare to go to a bar because it was quite noisy, and he might miss new messages or calls. Most importantly, he would drink in a bar. If he was drunk, it would cause trouble when he suddenly received the message to finish the deal. Because he was too bored, he opened WeChat and sent A Good View a message. Feng Jun: Hey, beauty, do you want more red envelopes? More than half an hourter, A Good View sent him a message back. A Good View: Im in a meeting now. Feng Jun curled his lips. He thought to himself that luckily he asked her whether she wanted more red envelopes, or she would definitely ignore him. It was true that it wasnt easy to start a good conversation. Feng Jun: Let me know when the meeting is over. A Good View didnt reply, probably because she didnt have much interest in Feng Jun. Anyway, she didnt refuse to keep in touch with him either. It was 6 pm now, and Feng Jun decided to wait for a while longer. A Good View would probably send him a message after the meeting, and they could go for dinner together. However, it felt torturous as he waited for her. When he felt bored again, his phone rang all of a sudden; the caller was Zhang Wei. ZhangWei told him that the goods were ready, and he should put on a baseball cap and go to wait at the bus station outside Peoples Square. Feng Jun was excited because he finally heard a piece of good news. In addition, if he could finish the deal quickly, he might be able to have a date with A Good View. He left the room at once and bought a baseball cap from a nearby shop. He then took a taxi and headed straight to Peoples Square. When he arrived, it was already 7 pm, but there were still many people walking around. Feng Jun stood not far from the stop sign, lit a cigarette, looked around idly, and from time to time, he would adjust the baseball cap on his head. I always think this hat is a bit silly. About 15 minutester, a thin young man walked over. He lowered his head and walked by fast. He was too ordinary to be noticed in Zhengyang City. However, right when he walked by Feng Jun, he suddenly asked in a low voice, Hey, dude, what kind of goods do you want? To Feng Juns surprise, this young man was the one he needed to see. He was struck dumb for a second, then said the code, Two hundred, ten kilograms. The young man stopped for a second. He then quickly left. Two minutester, he came back with a red and white striped woven bag. He put it down by Feng Jun and left without saying another word. Feng Jun knew there were surveince cameras, so he picked the bag up and walked away without dy. He decided to walk farther until he was safe from the surveince cameras. He then took a taxi and transferred a few times. Unexpectedly, another person was following behind the thin young man. It was a high school student in a school uniform. When Feng Jun left with the bag, he made a call at once. Hong, Xiao Gui gave the goods to a man with a gray baseball cap. Hong wasnt far away from him and was in an MPV with six other men. He hung up the call, gave a nce around, then made an order in an evil tone. Alright, no more bullshit. Stop the man and find out whos behind him. The seven people scattered around immediately. It seemed that there was no order, but they all went straight for Feng Jun. Some were chasing behind, and some were blocking at the front. They all looked well-trained. Feng Jun took a few steps, and his instinct told him that there was something wrong, so he pretended to stop lighting the cigarette and looked around casually. The person staring at him was taken aback when he saw it, because Feng Jun had explosives in his hand, but he still dared to use a naked me. Right at this moment, Feng Jun discovered that there were several guys who seemed to be ready to catch him. Damn! He didnt know whether they were the police or not, so he put the woven bag on his shoulder and moved forward quickly with a cigarette in his mouth. After that, the person who was following him behind felt it was a little difficult because he was really ying with fire. However, all of a sudden, someone shouted, Feng Jun! Feng Jun frowned and turned to look at the person who turned out to be his old enemy, Liu Shuming. When Liu Shuming showed up, Feng Jun realized that the group of men wasnt the police. If they werent the police, it would be easier to deal with. He walked ahead as fast as he could, then turned into an alley. Those who chased him from behind ran ahead without hesitation. At the same time, someone said in a low voice, No need to rush. Its a dead end. When they chased in, Feng Jun seemed to know that he had chosen the wrong way. He stood in the alley, turned around, and looked at the entrance of the alley. He then raised his hand and pulled the cap to better cover his face. The red and white woven bag was ced at his feet. He took a deep puff of the cigarette and asked in a deep voice, Hey, do we have any grudges? A man walked forward. Dude, we dont have personal grudges, but I simply want to ask you why the supply of explosives has be less these days? They ref used to tell me, so I can only ask you. Feng Jun was struck dumb for a second. He then sighed. I dont know, but will you believe me? Its not important. The man, who was Hong, said coldly, Well take you away and question you slowly, then well know it. Hey, Hong! Right at this moment, another two men walked over. One was Liu Shuming, while the other was a tall, strong man. The tall, strong man said, Hong, this man has personal grudges against my friend, so you dont need to be nice to him. Really? Hong gave him a nce. Rooster, do you know who he is? The tall, strong man turned out to be the leading hoodlum, Rooster. Chapter 52: An Unbelievable Turning Point Chapter 52: An Unbelievable Turning Point Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Rooster hesitated for a while. He then said, Hong, he used to work in Hongjie. Zhang Weihongs staff? Hong frowned. He then gave a nce to the entrance of this alley. Fine, we dont have time now. Hit him unconscious and take him away. Although he said that they didnt have time, his movements were slow and rxed. It was obvious that he had experienced major events and had excellent psychological qualities. Liu Shuming couldn11 wait for any second longer and went to give Feng Jun a heavy p. No wonder he was always disdained by other people. Although he was tall and strong and seemed to be good at fighting, he chose to p other people like a high school student. Feng Jun quickly avoided the p, then grabbed a steel bar as thick as his thumb from behind and mmed Liu Shuming down. With a heavy thud, Liu Shumings body shook a little, then fell down to the ground. Seeing that, Rooster was stunned. Even without counting the student who followed Feng Jun, there were still seven brawny men in their group. Yet Feng Jun still dared to fight back when he was stuck in a dead-end. Besides, he couldnt figure out when Feng Jun took out such a long, thick steel bar. It was like magic! Unfortunately, while he was struck dumb, Feng Jun wasnt. Feng Jun jumped forward, and the steel bar in his hand hit down without dy. Rooster wasnt weak after all, and he had a broad hard ring on his finger. Although he knew it would be very painful if he used a ring to stop the heavy steel bar, he had to do something at this moment. He moved one side of his body and moved his head out of the way, then raised his hand and hit the steel bar with a fist. It was a side hit, which could effectively protect his fingers. If he was lucky enough, his fingers might only swell for a few days. However, right at this moment, Feng Jun changed the moving direction of the steel bar and heavily hit hisp, causing Rooster to stumble and fall. When Feng Jun changed his move, his weight was lowered because he was leaning forward, and he straightly avoided a knife thrown over by a young gangster. Almost at the same time, he raised his leg and kicked another gangster down. Hong and his people were stunned. To their astonishment, they encountered a tricky problem today. They didnt expect this to happen, so they didnt have any fighting tools with them right now. Feng Jun, however, had a long and thick steel bar in his hand. In fact, a steel bar was very suitable for a fight. It was only a little rough but it didnt have other shorings. Even if it was used to fight against a machete, it had an advantage as long as it was used properly. Just like the young gangster. He saw Feng Jun holding the steel bar and knowing that the knife in his hand was useless and he couldnt move near he directly threw it out. Feng Jun also had an excellent performance in the fight today, and he had disabled two and kicked one down within a short time. Hong soon calmed himself down and made another order. Press him down! This trick was called human sandbags. No matter when, this was an effective means of group fights. Even the police liked to use this trick when they went to arrest criminals. Although Feng Jun had a steel bar, it would be useless if his arms were caught. Three hoodlums threw themselves towards Feng Jun at once. One of them had a knife in hand, but he didnt bother to pull it out. However, they retreated the next second, and one of them yelled and fell straight backward with his body trembling. Feng Jun was still holding the steel bar in his left hand, but a taser had shown up in his right hand without anyone noticing it. It appeared out of the blue and directly hit two hoodlums back. With the light buzzing, the blue arc crackled at the front of the taser, and it looked particrly dazzling in the dim alley. What the f*ck! Hongs lips twitched. He didnt expect Feng Jun to be fully prepared. In addition to a steel bar, which was necessary for a fight he even had a taser. However, at this moment, he still didnt panic. He only snorted and said, Very good, but I can only give you thest Before he could finish, Feng Jun dashed to kick him. Hong wasnt good at fighting actually, and he was able to win his position in gangs mainly because he was cruel and cold-blooded. Anyway, it wasnt difficult for him to avoid such a side kick without many skills. Unfortunately, the second he avoided the side kick, Feng Juns leg changed the direction it moved in and directly hit his hip bone. Afterward, his hip bone was heavily hit, and he felt a strong forceing. He couldnt help staggering two steps aside and almost fell. Before he stabilized his body, a ck object hit his face. This time, he couldnt avoid it again, and blood soon came out from his nose. F*ck! This mans movements are really strange, Hong thought, feeling dizzy. When he finally regained his consciousness, he wanted to cry aloud after ncing around. Except for him, the other six men were all unconscious on the ground. At this moment, the sound of police sirens came from outside the alley, and a police car already drove over and blocked the alley. Nobody could escape now. Hong was reluctant to meet the police because he hadmitted crimes before Although he had the support from a rich businessman in Zhengyang City, he was unwilling to own the boss a favor. Two policemen got out of the car and recognized one of them at once. Rooster? What are you doing here? tlXieg le S brken! Rooster screamed n the ground while hugging his A policeman pointed at Hong with a finger when he wanted to run away. Hey stop, you look very familiar. Hong wiped the blood on his face. I just walked by here. It has nothing to do with me. Bullsh*t! The policeman was amused. Ive been a policeman for years, and this is the first time that Ive seen such a wounded passer-by. Dont move! A whileter, another police car arrived. Everyone went forward to check and found that Roosters leg bone might be fractured, and there was another guy who might even have a broken skull. They sent the injured people to the nearby hospital first, and several policemen went to search around the scene to figure out what had happened here. Hong and his people didnt dare to mention explosives, and they insisted that Feng Jun had attacked them when they walked into this alley to pee. It was a lie, and the policemen knew it very clearly. They must be hiding something. Do you think were idiots? Hes alone. How could he attack seven of you when hes alone? However, they insisted on that. A policeman pointed at Feng Jun. Hey, you, tell us whats in the bag? Just some stones, said Feng Jun as he spread out his hands. The policemen wouldnt believe him, so one of them went to open the bag and shined at it with a strong shlight. Hong and his people subconsciously stepped back when they saw a policeman had a lit cigarette dangling from his mouth. Surprisingly, the policeman indeed only found stones in the bag, so he put it aside. Why did they stop you? the policeman asked Feng Jun. They wanted to rob me of my money, said Feng Jun as he put one of his hands into his pocket. Another policeman pointed at his waist without dy. Dont move. What do you want to do? Feng Jun raised his hands up at once and pushed his hand inside his pocket. I have forty thousand yuan in my pocket. A policeman walked ahead and patted his pocket. He felt a thick pile of something in it. Take it out. Feng Jun then took out four stacks of cash. A few policemen exchanged nces with each other. In todays society, forty thousand yuan wasnt too much, and most people could have it, but it was unusual when someone carried forty thousand yuan with him. A policeman asked, Why do you carry so much cash with you? Is it much? Feng Jun nced at him. I dont think so. The policeman was displeased because Feng Jun didnt give him the right answer to his question. Another policeman snorted and asked, Alright, we knowyoure rich now so you dont need to show off your money. The point is, why do you carry so much money with you? Feng Jun still spread his hands and replied grinningly, I really dont think its a lot of money. The policeman rolled his eyes. Are you very rich? How much money do you have? A billion? Ten billion? Other policemen sneered. They didnt believe that a rich man would dress like him. Not much, but I have over two million yuan in the stock market, said Feng Jun as he waved his phone. He wasnt showing off. He was telling the truth. Moreover, nobody wanted to mess with rich people nowadays. The policeman, however, sneered with disdain, Two million yuan? I thought youre a billionaire. Although it sounded unkind, he didnt say anything further about it because he simply wanted to stop Feng Jun from showing off. Two million yuan was a lot of money. Do you mean that they wanted to rob you of your cash? asked a policeman. |1 dont know. Probably yes, because they said they are robbers, said Feng Jun. I think its your duty to make the judgment. He stuffed the forty thousand yuan into his pocket in order to use Hongs group of the crime. However, in many cases, he must know where to stop. If he convicted them of robbery on his own initiative, the police would have nothing Most importantly, if he used them randomly, it would easily cause the police to resent him. Chapter 53: A Robbery? Chapter 53: A Robbery? Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Those policemen werent dumb, and they realized that it couldnt be a simple robbery. They decided to put it aside for a while. A policeman noticed the steel bar on the ground. Is this the lethal weapon you just used? You cant say something like that. Feng Jun was displeased. I defended myself, which is legal, and it isnt a lethal weapon. The policeman waved his hand impatiently. Its not up to you. They have more than one knife! Feng Jun pointed at Hong and raised his voice. They had knives. Do you expect me to fight against them with my chest? The two knives Hong and his people took with them were in the policemens hands right now. They wanted to throw them away, but they didnt have time for it. Both knives had a sharp edge, and there were blood grooves, which were definitely lethal weapons. Anyway, it could be put aside for the time being too. Another policeman asked Feng Jun again, Where did you get this lethal weasteel bar? I picked it up from the ground, said Feng Jun. He pointed to the ground and added, There was a steel bar when I walked into this alley. Ridiculous, if there had been a steel bar, those bums would have picked it up and taken it away for money, said a policeman. Feng Jun insisted, I dont know. You should ask those bums. At this moment, the policemen realized that there wasnt a good man on either side. Feng Jun could refuse to admit that the steel bar was his, but he couldnt do the same thing to the taser, so he said, Yeah, I carry a taser with me to protect myself. After all, I do have dozens of thousand yuan with me. Is it illegal? I dont know that. I only know that carrying knives is illegal, but is it illegal to carry a taser? Where did I buy it? Oh, I bought it from a street stand, but I dont remember where it is right now. No matter how the policemen questioned Feng Jun, Feng Jun avoided the important points and dwelt on the trivial. It seemed that he didnt take the police seriously at all. Right at this time, an ambnce drove over, and Hong gave Rooster a nce. Rooster shouted at once, I have something to say. This man has personal grudges against my friend whos unconscious now. We simply wanted to give him a warning, but he violently attacked us. The policemen nodded. It was what they wanted to hear. If there was no grudge, they wouldnt have had such a violent fight. What grudges? an older policeman asked with a calm face. Rooster then told them Liu Shumings grudges against Feng Jun. In his story, Liu Shuming wasnt a bad man. He said that Feng Jun and Liu Shuming used to be colleagues, and they didnt get along at work. Liu Shuming saw Feng Jun today at the street and wanted to give Feng Jun a warning, but unexpectedly, Feng Jun was violent and injured many people. If it was a problem with personal grudges, they wouldnt be punished as robbers. Most importantly, Rooster added, He used to work in Hongjie, a fitness club. We didnt know that he could have so much money. A policeman gave Feng Jun a nce. Where did you get your money? Feng Jun stayed calm. Are you from the police station or the tax department? The policeman sneered and said, Great, Ill call the staff of the tax department. Another policeman stopped him at once and said to Feng Jun, I think you better tell us where you got the money in case you get involved in big trouble. When we catch drug dealers, we always see them making deals with arge amount ofcash. Feng Jun shook his head. Sorry, I cant tell you. The policemen didnt know what to say now. The crime of owning huge amounts of money of unknown origin wasnt something they should deal with. They werent even qualified to investigate tax evasion. The only possible way they could use was to use the suspect of a certain crime like suspected of drug trafficking, suspected of gambling, or suspected of women and children trafficking so that they could force the suspect to confess the sources of the money. Because none of them was willing to tell the truth, they were taken back to the police station for further investigation. As for the woven bag, which was the cause of the violent fight, no policeman paid much attention to it. A young policeman hesitated to bring it back to their police station. At this time, a hoodlum walked ahead and gave a nce inside, then walked backward silently. What, are you interested in it? asked the policeman. I thought there was just cash in it, sneered the hoodlum. It turns out there are only stones inside, but its understandable. Hes only an unimportant attendant, and he can only y with woven bags. The policeman then made up his mind and left the bag on the ground. He didnt know that his decision helped many people rx. When they were in the police car, Hong pushed a man away and went straight to sit next to Feng Jun. He said in a low voice, Hey, dont make the situation worse. We can be friends with each other after this fight. Feng Jun said with an expressionless face, I dont need a friend like you. Hong was struck dumb for a second. He then put on a cruel smile. Are you refusing to help me save face? Why should I? Do you have a very important face? Feng Jun sneered. He didnt hesitate to question him. You caused me great trouble today, so you should give me an exnation. An exnation? Impossible. Hong shook his head. He then stared at Feng Jun andughed out loud. He didnt care that he was sitting with policemen right now. I do things at will. Its not a big deal. Feng Jun then ignored him and gazed at the sky. All the explosives were moved into the wilderness by him, so he didnt need to be worried. Although it cost him five energy points this time, he didnt regret doing that at all. He couldnt hide the taser because he already caused damage with it. When they arrived at the police station, the policemen went to do their own work, and nobody cared about them. Feng Jun called Wang Haifeng and told him what he had been through. He didnt want to turn to Wang Haifeng for help, but he implied that he encountered trouble when he went to get the explosives. To his surprise, Zhang Wei and Wang Haifeng came togetherter. Obviously, Zhang Wei already learned that Feng Jun encountered that trouble because of him, so he gave Feng Jun an apologetic nce once he saw him. Wang Haifeng said, Dont you have the right to self-defense? He said that on purpose, and the policemen knew that he was a man of some influence. Is it also self-defense that he secretly kept a taser? Wang Haifeng walked to Feng Jun and asked loudly, What else do you have in addition to a taser? Nothing else. Actually, I didnt know that owning a taser is illegal, said Feng Jun. Wang Haifeng said, Its not a big deal. A policewoman couldnt stand it. He could be kept for five days and be fined. Ridiculous. It could be a robbery, and hes innocent, said Wang Haifeng. The policewoman snorted and said nothing further about it. Compared with Wang Haifeng, Zhang Wei kept his voice down and pulled Feng Jun aside. Is everything alright? Of course. Feng Jun was amused and smiled airily. Hearing that, Zhang Wei was relieved. He was really worried that Feng Jun might be caught having explosives. After all, he was the middle-man. Before he came here, he contacted his friend and learned that the group of men who had the fight with Feng Jun also had a mine. They needed explosives every year and always purchased them from the ck market. Exactly because of that, it took a long time for Zhang Wei to help Feng Jun get some explosives. His friend didnt deal with the industry very often and didnt know there was a shortage of explosives now. Hong was mad when they were short of supply, so he decided to teach the man who stole their explosives an unforgettable lesson, which was the cause of the stalking and the fight. Coincidentally, Rooster and Liu Shuming were in their group, and it caused a violent fightter. Zhang Wei didnt know all the details, but he clearly knew that it was the conflict between Hong and the provider. Feng Jun was involved in it by ident, and he had bad luck. Because both sides werent cooperative, the police didnt take the violent fight seriously. Before long, a policeman recognized Hong and pointed out that he was the notorious Liu Hong. After recognizing Liu Hong, the police didnt rush to settle this problem. Someone even gave Feng Jun a hint that Liu Hong wasnt a man he could mess with, so he better be honest with the police so that they could put Liu Hong in jail. Chapter 54: One-Way Ticket Chapter 54: One-Way Ticket Trantor: Henyee Trantions ) Editor: Henyee Trantions Feng Jun, however, wasnt persuaded. He only told a policeman that the injured Liu Shuming had been involved in a robbery and a rape a while ago, and he didnt know how Liu Shuming was able to be released. The policeman only acknowledged that by giving a simple word. It seemed that he didnt care about it at all. It wasnt their fault. A suspect was released for a reason. All the policemen were colleagues in the same system. It was disrespectful if they asked their colleagues for the cases their colleagues had handled. On the contrary, precisely because Liu Shuming had been hit by an iron bar on his forehead and his current injury remained unknown, Feng Jun couldnt leave right now even though he paid the bail. Before long, a deputy manager of an entertainment club came to bail Hong out. He imed that Liu Hong was the leader of their security team, and he needed Liu Hong to go back to work. The police absolutely wouldnt let Liu Hong leave right now only for the sake of a deputy manager who also needed to earn a living. However, a short whileter, the policeman on duty received another call, and the deputy director on duty in this police station made an order with a frown in the end. Alright, this is not a farmers market. Anyone who has nothing to do with this crime can leave now. Its noisy! Obviously, Feng Jun had to stay because he had injured many people, which was the undeniable truth. Hong pointed at the two hoodlums and said, You two can stay here. I need to go to the hospital to see the injured. It meant that he wanted to leave now. A policeman couldnt ept it. You havent done the record yet. Hong frowned. Ill do it tomorrow. I need to see the injured right now. The policeman knew his bad reputation, so he nced at their deputy director on duty. Director Han, what do you think? Director Han gave them a nce and said with an expressionless face, It s understandable that he cares about the injured. Thanks, Director Han! Hong cupped one hand in another at Director Han to thank him. He then turned to walk to Feng Jun and said in a low voice with an evil smile, Dontyou dare stay here forever! Although his voice was low, Wang Haifeng and Zhang Wei who stood by Feng Juns sides still heard it. Even a policeman who wasnt far away from them also heard his words. However, the policeman could do nothing about it because Hong only said something unkind and didnt put it into practice. If an ordinary man said something like that, the policeman might criticize him. One wasnt allowed to threaten other people in the police station. However, this man was the famous Liu Hong, and the policeman didnt want to cause himself more trouble. Right at this moment, to everyones surprise, Feng Jun raised his hand and gave Liu Hong a heavy p. It wasnt only quick and heavy, but it was also made with a cupped hand. Because the palm of the hand was empty, under the action of air, this p had a certain shock effect. Hong was hit and turned half a circle. His eardrum was also humming, and his body swayed back and forth involuntarily. He was struck dumb for a few seconds, then shouted in anger, F*ck, how dare you p me? Seeing that the situation might worsen, other hoodlums went to stop him at once. Once Hong was full of anger, he became impulsive. Hong then shouted, Hey, did any policeman see it? He attacked me in the police station! Hong managed to control himself in the end, but the policemen wouldnt tolerate it. One of them walked over and pointed at Feng Jun. Do you want to be put in jail by attacking other people in the police station? It could be seen that he originally wanted to poke Feng Juns chest with his finger, but in the end, he didnt do that, probably because he knew that Feng Jun was rich or because both Wang Haifeng and Zhang Wei had influence. Hearing that, Feng Jun sneered, He threatened me in public and told me to stay here forever. Since he could do that, why couldn 11 p him? A hoodlum shouted at once, Its a nder. Hong is always kind to other people, and he often helps the old cross the road. Its impossible that he would say something like that to you. Who can be the witness for that? Feng Jun gave a side nce to the policeman who stood next to him. I think this policeman heard it too. Although he said that, it was obvious that the policeman had no interest in supporting him. Enough, Deputy Director Han said again. He waved his hand with a displeased face. Anyway, it is wrong to attack other people, not to mention that this is aw enforcement agency. Such awless and dangerous man like him should be handcuffed. A policeman went to get the handcuffs, and Hong covered his face andughed loudly again. He pointed at Feng Jun with a finger. Hey, Ill wait for you outside. Who do you think you are? Youre merely a useless man of Hongjie. Feng Jun ignored him and turned to look at Director Han. Are you sure its fine that he said that right to my face and I cant give him a p? Deputy Director Han didnt bother to give him a nce, which showed his attitude. It was fine to say unkind words. At this time, a female voice sounded at the door. Who is bad-mouthing Hongjie behind my back? Everyone turned and saw a tall and beautiful woman walking inside. Although the Mid-Autumn Festival already passed, she was still wearing summer clothes, and her long legs were too attractive to be ignored. Hey, Sister Hong,e here! Wang Haifeng waved his hand at her. He was very tall, so the wave was quite noticeable, but Hong Jie ignored him and walked straight to Hong. She sized up Hong, then said with lightughter, Oh, Nice to see you, Hong. If Hongjie has done anything wrong, please ept my apologies. Hearing that, Hong had an even more dissatisfied face, and he said coldly, Hongjie is fine, but your staff doesnt know the rules. Since hes my staff, Ill punish him if he has done anything wrong, said Zhang Weihong. If he has annoyed you, I can make it up to you on behalf of him. Come on, present Hong fifty thousand yuan in cash for a trip to Xiang Jiang and Hao Jiang. The next second, a scared expression reced Hongs angry expression. He couldnt be clearer about this womans cruelty. Other people were afraid of a mad Sister Hong, but only those who really understood her knew that she was scariest when she seemed kind. As for the trip to Xiang Jiang and Hao Jiang, it was even more frightening, and it was said that three people had received this invitation before. As a result, the one who cheated in the casino in Hao Jiang had a hand chopped off and an eye gouged out. Two hadpletely disappeared once they entered Xiang Jiang, and nobody knew whether they were alive or dead now. Hong heard that one woman had lost all her family property and owed a huge debt. She was dragged to Myanmar afterward, and no one had heard from her during these years. Therefore, it was a one-way ticket sent out by Sister Hong to Xiang Jiang and Hao Jiang. In the old times, Hong sneered at such rumors, but he realized that he was far from being as strong as he thought when he really faced such an invitation. Especially when Zhang Weihong talked to him politely; it didn t seem to be a deadly invitation at all. Given her attitude, nobody would be suspicious of her if something terrible happened to Liu Hong in the future. She apologized and was willing to make it up to him. She also invited Liu Hong to a free trip. No one would believe that she would hurt him A young man and a young woman walked out from behind Zhang Weihong. The young woman took out fifty thousand yuan in cash from a bag and the young man took it before he handed it to Hong with great respect. Hong hesitated for a second. He then said with a smile, Thanks, but its a personal grudge, and it has nothing to do with Hongjie. He was unwilling to pay with his life for the money. Zhang Weihong blinked. Are you sure? Hong nodded at once. Sure. Zhang Weihong slightly nodded. Fine, I already gave you the money, but you refused to ept it. Yes, its a personal grudge and has nothing to do with Hongjie, said Hong and made sure of it. Great, lets get over it. Zhang Weihong smiled. And now, we should get down to other things. Hearing that, Hong had a premonition. You just swore at Hongjie, right? Zhang Weihong said with an expressionless face. Hong put on a wry smile. I didnt really mean it. I was full of anger just then. Zhang Weihong waved her hand and interrupted him without hesitation, Stop there. Did I give you any exnations just then? There is no need to exin it. My staff was stopped and beaten by your people, but I didnt ask for an exnation from you either. Hong summoned up his courage and argued, I heard that he was fired by Hongjie. If so, why did you still say that hes my staff and swear at Hongjie? Zhang Weihong sized him up. Do you really hate my club? Hong made up his mind and said, There is another staff member from Hongjie, and he was also injured today. His skull maybe fractured. Actually, I stood out for him. Really? Zhang Weihong cocked her eyebrow. Whatshis name? His name is Hong honestly didnt know it, and a hoodlum by his side said, Hes Liu Shuming, a coach at Hongjie. Oh, but he was fired, said Zhang Weihong. She absolutely knew Liu Shuming. If it werent for him, she wouldnte here today. Hong was surprised. Neither of them works in Hongjie now, but why are your attitudes towards them so different? Feng Jun quit the job of his own ord, but Liu Shuming was fired by me. Theyre totally different, said Zhang Weihong. At this moment, Deputy Director Han raised his head and said impatiently, This is not a ce for you to have a chat. This is the police station. Chapter 55: Don’t Mess with Me Chapter 55: Dont Mess with Me Trantor: Henyee Trantions | Editor: Henyee Trantions Director Han knew Zhang Weihong as well, but he was the deputy director here. He was unwilling to offend Zhang Weihong, but he had the power to manage the ce he was in charge of. In fact, he disliked it when Zhang Weihong showed off her influence at the police station he worked at. This was a police station, not her Hongjie after all. Hearing that, Zhang Weihong gave him a nce. Director Han organized the papers in his hands and also gave her a side nce. Seeing that, Zhang Weihong understood that he wouldnt help her. Anyway, it was the rule. Although she didnt think his position was important, he could refuse to help her when it fell within the ambit of his authority. Zhang Weihong could take revenge afterward, but it wasnt worth doing that just because of a small argument. All in all, as long as Director Han had the confidence that he wouldnt need to beg Zhang Weihong for help one day in the future, his attitude was fine. Zhang Weihong understood it very well, so she said in a cold tone, I need to take Feng Jun away. What procedures do we need to finish? Impossible. Director Han shook his head and turned her down in public. At this key moment, he must stand out as the deputy director. The injured people are in the hospital right now. What if any of them lose their lives because of him? Zhang Weihong blinked and slightly nodded. It seems that you n to deal with it ording to the rules. Director Han felt stressed when Zhang Weihong stared at him. He sighed. Sorry, the most seriously injured man could be permanently disabled, which will affect the judgment of injury. We need to have a meeting to see whether it is a light injury or heavy injury. Although Hong Jie had great fame, she wasnt familiar with the way the police dealt with problems. Normally, she didnt need to worry about that, and all she needed to do was to manage all kinds of resources. Nevertheless, it wasnt easy to fool her. Its also possible that they robbed Feng Jun. Why can he leave right now? snorted Zhang Weihong. Hearing that, Director Han felt cornered. He knew that it was his fault, so he gave Hong a nce. Tell another person to visit the injured, and you should stay here. Hong was annoyed. He nced at Zhang Weihong and wanted to say something, but in the end, he didnt say it out loud. Other policemen in the station realized that the situation changed, and no one went to handcuff Feng Jun. Zhang Weihong then walked to Feng Jun. She gave Wang Haifeng a nod before she said to Feng Jun, Sorry, I cant help you leave here today, but you dont need to worry about your safety. I can protect you. Feng Jun beamed. Thanks. I should apologize to you because I didnt pay much attention to my Oftfarm these days, and there is no good weed for you to steal. When they were talking, many people were listening in on their conversation because they were curious about their rtionship. After hearing the content, they were surprised. Shouldnt they talk about what had happened today? Shouldnt Feng Jun defend himself? Why were they still talking about QQ.f arm at this moment? Actually, Feng Jun didnt know what he should talk about with Zhang Weihong right now. He couldnt thank her for firing him anyway. Its fine, just a game to kill time, said Zhang Weihong. She sized up Feng Jun. Youve changed a lot after only a few days. What are you up to recently? Embarrassed, Feng Junughed and said, Um, sorry, there are too many ears around us, and I cant tell you. Zhang Weihong nodded and wasnt mad at all. Are you sure that you dont want toe back to Hongjie? Feng Jun thought it wasnt an easy question, but he still shook his head after thinking about it for a while. Sorry, I think I love freedom more. Fine, youre too sessful to work in Hongjie now. In fact, I regret making that decision, said Zhang Weihong. Feng Jun understood that Zhang Weihong was showing her kindness towards, him, so he smiled. Anyway, Sister Hong, thank you very much for your help. I didnt help you a lot, said Zhang Weihong with a smile. Well, Ill go to have a rest in a nearby hotel and wait for your news. Don11 worry, Im sure you will be fine. Saying that, she gave Director Han a nce. Director Han had his files and walked out without turning around at all. Zhang Weihong snorted, then nced at Wang Haifeng and Zhang Wei. You two dont need to stay here together. Why dont you do shifts? Its fine. I have a tent and a bed. Ill have a rest right here, said Wang Haifeng. Hearing that, all the policemen in the police station were displeased. This was a police station, not a tourist attraction. When Zhang Weihong was gone, Wang Haifeng went to take out his tent and bed from his car. A policeman walked to him. Hey, dude, are you sure? Can t you sleep in your car? Its notfortable to sleep in the car, said Wang Haifeng. And itll be easy to be regarded as a driver. Well, you can turn to a policeman for help to get your friend out. This policeman lowered his voice. You must give Director Han a good reason to release your friend, right? Given your influence, I think it should be easy for you to know several policemen. Why didnt you tell me earlier? Wang Haifeng patted his shoulder, then gave him a pack of cigarettes. Thanks, bro! In fact, when the businessman behind Liu Hongs back heard that Zhang Weihong went to the police station in person, he couldnt stay calm any longer and sent a message to Director Han to tell him that he quit. Director Han, however, was unwilling to ept the result, because Zhang Weihong would me him for it. The next day at 10 am, they heard the news from the hospital that Liu Shumings skull was broken, but he was in a steady condition now. He would stay in the hospital under observation for two days. At this time, Director Han was off-duty, and all the people who were involved in the crime could also leave now, but they muste back once they were needed. Feng Jun left the police stationter, but his cash was kept by the police as evidence. The police even wanted Feng Jun to pay the bail because Liu Shuming was injured by him. Before Feng Jun could say anything, Zhang Wei argued, If you dont want him to leave right now, I can help you make a piece of big news about the crime. Youve already kept his forty thousand yuan in cash as evidence, which means that theyre being suspected of robbery. How can you ask a man who was robbed to pay the medical fee for the robbers? The police charged Feng Jun for the bail because it was ie anyway. It would be difficult for Feng Jun to have it back. They didnt have a better choice because of the tight case funding. Hearing that, no policeman dared to force Feng Jun to pay the money, and he was taken to finish the procedures afterward. Feng Jun went to hold a piece of A4 white paper with his name printed on it on his chest. A policeman took a photo of his front face and profile. After that, Feng Jun also needed to leave the fingerprints of all his 10 fingers. In that case, even if Feng Jun escaped, his features would greatly help the police chase him. After that, Feng Jun walked outside and ran into Hong Ge along with his people at the door. Hong Ge did some research on Wang Haifeng and Zhang Wei s family background. Although he didnt care much about them, he was unwilling to have more enemies. Therefore, he only threatened Feng Jun, Hey, take care of yourself. Feng Jun said, Dont mess with me again. So? Hong Ge cocked his eyebrow. Feng Jun smiled at him. Do it and youll see. Youre an idiot. Even if I mess with you again, what can you do to me? said Hong Ge with disdain. Feng Jun shookhis head. Enjoy the rest of your life, because it will end soon. Somehow, when Feng Jun said that airily with a serious expression, Hong felt a little scared. Youre crazy! He walked away. Liu Shuming has messed with you many times, but youve done nothing to him. Feng Jun was struck dumb for a long while. He then said to Wang Haifeng, Haifeng, shouldnt I be so nice? Alright, lets go now! Zhang Wei pulled him. How about the explosives? Do you have them? He had been holding back this question for a full night and half a day, but he was at the police station back then and couldnt ask Feng Jun about it, but now, he was eager to know the answer. Chapter 56: Sister Hong’s Advice Chapter 56: Sister Hongs Advice Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Zhang Wei already knew that Feng Jun only had a woven bag with him in addition to some so-called lethal weapons when he was caught by the police, but the woven bag was full of stones and dust. However, the explosive supplier insisted that Feng Jun already had the goods. Anyway, the supplier knew that Zhang Weis friend had done him a great favor. Without their involvement, they probably would have been involved in big trouble. However, the supplier wasnt very grateful to them, because they all knew it was a dangerous business. If they could protect the supplier well, they would be safe too. Feng Jun absolutely wouldnt tell Zhang Wei the truth, so he smiled. Do you think that Ill open a mine alone? They have helpers, so do I. Zhang Wei actually already had the answer in his heart, and he asked Feng Jun only to make sure of it. It wasnt a surprising answer, so he nodded with a smile. d to know that. Im simply worried that you didnt receive the goods. Anyway, I dont dare to deal with them right now. I understand, said Feng Jun. Zhang Wei was simply a yboy, and it was very normal that he was afraid of trouble. He wouldnt mind it and only said with a smile, Unfortunately, the money I won from you is kept in the police station now. Its fine. Its the evidence, and theyll give it back to you sooner orter, said Zhang Wei. In fact, he didnt want to be involved in it anymore. Anyway, the police kept Feng Juns money, not his. However, he was the middle-man in the deal. It was his duty to help Feng Jun get the money back. Feng Jun wore a wry smile. I dont think so. Even if they agree to give it back to me, what if they abuse it beforehand? Well still ask them to return it back to you, said Zhang Wei. If they dare to refuse, well expose it to the news channels. Before Feng Jun could say another word, Wang Haifeng stopped the car. Alright, weve arrived. Sister Hong wants to share a meal with you. Feng Jun said, Well, Im honored. Zhang Weihong treated Feng Jun very well. She stayed in a hotel nearbyst night and booked a private room today to wee him back. No one could be sessful easily, and Zhang Weihong was as smart as she was attractive. Once the dishes were ced on the table, she said to Feng Jun, Feng Jun, I tried to help you outst night not only because of you but also because of Liu Shunting. Feng Jun was struck dumb for a second. He then raised his cup with a smile. Sister Hong, I understand that you have your own thoughts, but I should still thank you for your willingness to help me. Let1 s have a toast! Oh? Zhang Weihong was surprised and smiled. I didnt know that you re eloquent until now. Alright, lets have a toast! When they were having the toast, Wang Haifeng said, Probably because he didnt have a sessful career before, and his nature was suppressed. Zhang Weihong drank up the sake in her cup and nodded. Right, hes even going to open a mine, so he couldntbe a simple guy. What? Feng Jun was surprised because Zhang Weihong didnt know what he was doing yesterday, but she already knew it right now. He gave a nce to Wang Haifeng. Did you tell Sister Hong that? I found out yesterday, Zhang Weihong exined at once. She then smiled and said, You know, I have some influence. If Wang Haifeng didnt tell me the details, I wouldnt be willing to help you out. Feng Jun wore a wry smile. It seemed that he was fooled by Zhang Weihong again yesterday. Women were indeed adept liars. Zhang Wei, however, was displeased. Haifeng He was worried that Wang Haifeng would tell other people that he was secretly dealing with explosives. Although he could handle it to some extent, it was better if no one else was aware of it. Its not a big deal! Wang Haifeng gave him a nce of disdain. The reason. Sister Hong came to help Feng Jun out was also to give Xia Xiaoyu a response. Hearing that, Feng Jun finally realized the real reason why Zhang Weihong, who always had a lukewarm attitude towards him, would suddenly be willing to stand out for him this time. He didnt believe that she would do that simply for him. It made sense if it was because of Xia Xiaoyu. Zhang Weihong knew that he wasnt dumb, so she snorted and said with a resigned look, Liu Shuming was only kept for 15 daysst time and was soon released, so Xia Xiaoyu is quite mad about that. Feng Jun lifted his cup and drank it up. He then exhaled for a long time. Sister Hong, do you want me to exin it to Xia Xiaoyu? Zhang Weihongughed and looked at him with interest. If youre willing to dothat, itll be the best. Feng Jun slowly shookhis head. Ill see, because we dont get along very well. Nonsense, she likes you very much, and she even cried because of youst time, said Wang Haifeng. Feng Jun rolled his eyes. Dont be ridiculous. You two have ruined my date. Hearing that, Zhang Weihong felt that she must say something. Feng Jun, dont me me for teachingyou when were not close. Im experienced, and to be honest with you, its actually a great chance for you to climb up the socialdder if you can marry her. Right, you should be worried about whether her family will approve of your rtionship, Wang Haifeng agreed. Really? Feng Jun curled his lips with obvious disdain. I think I can be sessful on my own. Dont be a fool. Zhang Weihong shook her head. You probably think that mining is profitable, but its not easy at all. Hearing that, Zhang Wei was surprised. Why? Isnt it very profitable? Who told you that? Zhang Weihong smiled with disdain. There are indeed many highly profitable mines, but too many people want to make a quick fortune, and not many mines can survive more than a year. Zhang Wei frowned. Really? Is it that dangerous? Yes, I know its really dangerous, said Feng Jun. There were dangerous iron mines in his hometown, and they could be mined in the open pit. Once explosives burst, it was super easy to make hundreds of thousands of yuan a day with forklifts. However, no one could own the mine for too long, no matter how cruel the person was. Nowadays, endless people would be willing to take great risks for a fortune. It was impossible to upy an iron mine, let alone a gold mine. Zhang Weihong felt satisfied when Feng Jun stayed clear-headed. Its not a long-term business, so you should know when to stop and begin to live a stable life. Well, I have no special feeling towards her, said Feng Jun, feeling troubled. In addition, I dont want to ride on her coattails and be a freeloader in other peoples eyes. By the way, I really dont know who has the ability to help me shorten the time towards sess. Zhang Weihong shook her head and said nothing further about it. Feng Jun was obviously bragging. There were too many powerful and rich people who could easily help him do that in this world. Anyway, nobody would be serious about it, and Wang Haifeng joked, She can be a good friend with benefits. Zhang Weihong smiled and held up her cup as if she didn t hear it. Feng Jun raised his hand and drank up the drink in his cup, then filled it by himself. He said casually, A friend with benefits? I dont think so. She isnt beautiful. Shes tall and has a pair of long legs! Wang Haifeng argued. The girl you datedst time is good looking but short and not sexy. Well, its hard to find a beautiful and sexy woman. I dont think so. Isnt Sister Hong a beautiful and sexy woman? said Feng Jun. Oh? Zhang Weihong stopped when she was about to down her cup again. She gave Feng Jun a nce, then said with a faint smile, Feng Jun, youre a man of ideas. Sorry, I shouldnt have said that. Ill drink this cup of alcohol as a punishment. Feng Jun said, I simply want to say that a woman like you is very rare. Zhang Weihong returned to be calm again. Well, men do be bad once they have some money. Feng Jun, you dare to joke with me now. Sorry, I wont say that again, said Feng Jun and changed the topic at once. Oh, can I teach the man called Hong a lesson? He has offended you and also threatened me. Do you want to pay him back? Zhang Weihong looked surprised. Let it go. I think you should seize your time to make more money. I told some media to pay special attention to the case youre involved in, so hell be avoiding you for a long time. Thanks! Feng Jun drank up his drink and stood up. And I should leave now. Wait. Wang Haifeng raised his head and asked with surprise, Where are you going in a hurry? There are more dishes to be ced on the table. Feng Jun grinned. To make money. Chapter 57: The Endless Fight Between the Orangutan and the Hedgehog Chapter 57: The Endless Fight Between the Orangutan and the Hedgehog Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Feng Jun believed it was an unnecessary trouble that he had encountered on his way back home after he had the explosives. He wouldnt me Zhang Wei for it, but he felt that he was weak again. Because he was weak, Hong humiliated him in public without any worries. If he didnt have the ability to enter the space in his phone, he would have been seriously injured by the group of hoodlums. In fact, the adventure had changed him a lot, because he was stronger and taller now. Exactly because he was stronger and taller, he was able to protect himself from danger. No matter what, he had prepared enough explosives, and he was ready to enter the wilderness once more. He transferred two taxis to the remote vi and didnt see a new message on his WeChat until now. A Good View: ? Damn! Feng Jun sighed. I think I really should stay alone these days. He told A Good View to send him a message when her meeting was over so that they could share dinnerst night, but he was unexpectedly kept in the police station. Feng Jun thought for a while, then replied to her. Feng Jun: Hi, beauty, Im a thief. A Good View didnt reply to him anymore even though he was back in the vi. After that, he started to prepare what he needed before he entered the space inside his phone. This time, he would go in there twice at least. For the first time, he would carry some food, water, and protective equipment. The second time or even the third time was the point. Once he was prepared, he touched his phone with his left hand. Lets go! Oh, wait. The second he entered the space, he saw a new message from A Good View but failed to read the content. It seemed that he really should stop spending time on women and focus on his career. The next second, he was distracted by a violent fight in front of him. The orangutan and the hedgehog were still fighting against each other. It was impossible for him to witness that scene on Earth, so he had forgotten what he had been through in his life. After waiting for a while, he put food and water on his motorcycle and quietly pushed it a kilometer away. He then rode on it. The modified motorcycle made a huge roar, which echoed in the river valley. He probably would love it if he were on Earth, but at this moment, he only wished that it could be as quiet as possible. Luckily, he was already a kilometer away from the orangutan and the hedgehog, so he was safe. Feng Jun rode a motorcycle and snaked forward for more than 10 miles. When he was almost 8 kilometers away from the orangutan and the hedgehog, he stopped again. Afterward, he chose a small hill to climb onto. He then picked up his telescope to observe the fight. The fight between the orangutan and the hedgehog seemed to be endless. He walked around and chose a less noticeable ce. The next second, he went back to the remote vi. He picked what he needed to carry with him and was about to go back to the wilderness when he saw the new message on WeChat. A Good View: A thief? What do you mean? Because he could be safer in the wilderness, Feng Jun felt rxed a little and sent her a message back. Feng Jun: Because I stole this phone from its owner, ha-ha. A Good View was struck dumb for several seconds. She then began to type. A Good View: What? How dare you reply to me with a stolen phone? Feng Jun: Sorry, but youre too attractive. A Good View: Youre horny! Who told you that? Im actually an ugly woman. Feng Jun wanted to stop now because he was rushing to go to the wilderness, but her reply attracted his attention, so he sent her another message. Feng Jun: Dont lie to me. I just saw your photo in your moments, and youre stunning. A Good View; Impossible. I was sick then, and I retouched it. Feng Jun: No, you know how amazing you are. I cant believe the owner of this phone can have such a pretty lover! Im jealous of him. A Good View; When did I be your lover? Feng Jun: I told you Im not the owner of this phone. Im a thief. A Good View; Stop lying. I only leave moments on for three days on my WeChat now, and a thief cant see my photo. Um Feng Jun didnt know what to reply to A Good View now. No, I cant continue. I must focus on myself right now. Therefore, he carried his second batch of materials with his right hand. He then touched the screen of his phone with his left hand. Lets go! After he entered the wilderness, he had plenty of time to do what he wanted, and he began to set cables. This time, he brought four tons of cables over. One cable was released for more than three kilometers. He then connected the explosives to the top of the cable head before he buried them into the soil. It was tiring work. The cable was used to activate the explosives, and a single cable was absolutely not enough. Feng Jun ced 10 cables in all, and the total length exceeded 30 kilometers. At the end of the three cables, he also buried over one kilogram of explosives. He spent nearly a day doing that and even didnt have time to set up a tent, so he just slept in a sleeping bag. The next day, he got up early in the morning and cooked breakfast for himself. What he needed to do today was to dig a hole to make a shelter for himself. He dug this cave, not just to amodate himself. He had dug for four days and damaged three engineer shovels until a cave that was 1.5 meters high, 2 meters wide, and 3 meters deep on the hillside was done. He also disguised the entrance of the cave. The orangutan and the hedgehog were still engaged in the fight at this time. Neither of them could win it within days. After making a cave for himself, Feng Jun began to search for jade. After all, he had found a mutton fat jade seed material and a broken jade box in a river valley before. Unfortunately, he searched for seven days this time but failed to get another piece of jade. Therefore, he had to consider an important question that the jade might not be produced by this river valley. The jade box that was broken in two was processed, and the ce of origin could be any ce, while that huge mutton fat jade seed material was tied to someones body, so it might not be produced here. Thinking of that, Feng Jun was a little disappointed. He then went to move his 50-kilowatt diesel generator into this space. The fight between the orangutan and the hedgehog wasnt over yet. Feng Jun moved the generator into the cave, and he went out to find jade during the day, then came back at night to charge himself. At the same time, he read web novels on his other phone and lived a good and rxed life. The noise of the generator was rtively loud and wasparable to the roar of a motorcycle, especially at night. However, Feng Jun dug this cave for a reason. Not only was there a camouge on the outside, but there was also an exhaust fan and sound-proof asbestos inside. It was not only ventted but also small. In the blink of an eye, more than two months had passed, and Feng Jun had already umted a lot of energy points, but the orangutan and hedgehog were still in the fight, and it seemed to be endless. Ill probably age to death before lean see the result. Feng Jun thought to himself and felt quite sad. What was worse, he was searching for the jade and almost reached the Gobi Desert again, but he still found nothing. He only discovered four good strange stones. This time, after two days of travel, he returned to the cave again and somehow felt something was different. He abruptly raised his head and eximed, What? When did they stop fighting? The ce where the orangutan and the hedgehog had fought against each other now was very quiet. Feng Jun ached to see which one of them was the winner. If both of them were injured, he might get some benefits. However, upon thinking of the giant eagle that was torn in half, he gave up the idea. Besides, the sky was going to be dark too. In fact, because of the end of the battle, Feng Jun was worried that the noise on his side was too loud, and he didnt even dare to start the generator. During the past few days, the loud sound of the fight could cover the noise, but there was no such advantage now. He didnt start the generator under the cover of the wind until there was a strong wind in the valley. The next day, he got up early as usual and went ahead to see what had happened at the fighting ce. Nevertheless, as soon as he turned a small bend, he was stunned. There was a small shallow crater not far in front of him. A round ball curled up there, and a dozen broken spikes stood silently on the ball. Although Feng Juns footsteps were very light, the ball had acute senses. It twisted slightly, and a small gap appeared in the center of the ball. An eyeball then appeared in the gap. Chapter 58: The Huge Hedgehog Chapter 58: The Huge Hedgehog Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions To Feng Juns surprise, he would run into the hedgehog face to face. Luckily, he was very careful and moved backward once he found the round ball. He didnt notice that the hedgehog had opened its eyes. Anyway, he must stay calm at this moment and not face the hedgehog with his back. It was impossible for him to run faster than the hedgehog. As he stepped backward, the hedgehog looked at him with confusion. In a few seconds, it started to realize that Feng Jun was a living creature. Therefore, it had the idea to kill him. However, the living creature in front of it was too small. Not only was it weak, but it had basically no magical power. It could only fill up its stomach, or it might not even fill its stomach. Anyway, it was better than nothing. It had a feeling that it was really uneconomical to spend a lot of effort killing this living creature. Besides, even though Feng Jun was retreating, he seemed calm, and it would cost the hedgehog much strength if it were to catch him right now. Therefore, it decided to wait for a while to see whether Feng Jun had any weaknesses. At the same time, the hedgehog wouldnt stop forcing Feng Jun to yield, and it rolled its body towards him steadily. By now, Feng Juns legs were trembling. He really couldnt believe that he was still discovered by the hedgehog. He didnt expect to be the prey of the hedgehog. Feng Jun felt that he really had bad luck. He just got rid of his enemy in his life, and now he had a new enemy in this space. Anyway, it was useless to think about other things at this time. He forced himself to calm down, slowly retreating backward and telling himself not to panic. He really couldnt panic. Nevertheless, it was easier said than done, and he failed to stop his legs from shaking. Actually, he already did his best, because a coward might be peeing in fear at this moment. Finally, he reached where he buried his explosives, and it was a small warehouse. The small warehouse wasnt in the house cave or even next to it. It was more than 300 meters away from the house cave, and the two sides were blind corners of each other. Standing in the house cave, Feng Jun couldnt see the small warehouse and vice versa. After retiring to the side of the small warehouse, hepletely rxed and sat down on a big rock. Next to the rock was the detonator. At this time, it was useless to think about other things, and his strongest trick was right here. He could only fight to the death. He brought a total of 10 kilograms of powerful explosives. Three kilograms were buried on the periphery. There were three spots around the small warehouse, and each had two kilograms. Thest kilogram was left in his arms, which was thest resort, and he would die together with his enemy. Sitting on the rock, he did not rush to do anything. He merely watched the hedgehog at ease. The hedgehog was still approaching slowly and would soon reach one of the three initiation points. It was five three one meter away from Feng Jun as time went by. The hedgehog also intuitively felt that the prey was desperate, and it subconsciously slowed down and was ready to make a killing blow at any time. Feng Jun squeezed the detonator tightly. At this moment, while he felt that time passed extremely slowly, he couldnt be more clear-headed now than ever. When the hedgehog finally entered the detonation point circle, he gritted his teeth and twisted a circlip. A pile of explosives exploded a kilometer away. There were many hedgehogs in Feng Juns hometown. He was very familiar with their habits. Although sometimes they were very fierce and very manic in estrus, they were rtively timid most of the time. Once there was any violent noise, they would immediately curl up into a ball. Therefore, he first detonated a pile of explosives not far away from them, hoping that this huge hedgehog would immediately curl up into a ball. He was worried that the explosives might not be able to hurt this huge hedgehog. Luckily, this huge hedgehog indeed curled up into a ball at once, and its gentle stomach must be touching the ground right now. After that, he could explode another pile of explosives to kill it. He didnt know whether he would be sessful, but he had no choice now. At this time, it wasnt easy for him to think of the steps to achieve his goal. He only hoped that the hedgehog in this space would have simr habits as the hedgehog on Earth. Unfortunately, he failed this time. When the hedgehog heard a sound from a distance, its body suddenly bounced and mmed straight into Feng Jun with every thorn on its body standing upright. This was its mostmon hunting method. It pierced the prey on its thorns and pulled it off with the mouth whenever it wanted to eat the prey. Feng Jun was scared by the scene. Luckily, his movement wasnt slow either. He jumped more than 4. meters away and easily escaped the attack range of the long thorns. When Feng Jun remembered this moment afterward, he tested it many times and found that he couldnt go so far again. He had to admit that a man could really realize their potential at a critical moment. The hedgehog failed to hit him, but it hit the electric grid next to his house cave. Feng Jun made it when he was free and used it to protect himself from small wild animals. When he walked out of his cave today, he didnt turn off the generator. The hedgehog tore the electric grid apart. It then screamed in great pain. The next second, its body bounced up again, and it bounced into the distance without looking back. It was obviously frightened, and it soon disappeared in Feng Juns sight. Although it was huge, it was still a timid hedgehog. It dared to attack Feng Jun only because Feng Jun was too weak in its eyes. However, the explosives and electric grid scared it away. Anyway, it cared about its safety most. As a result, it bounced away once it hit the electric grid. Actually, the electric grid wasnt a big threat to it. If Feng Jun wanted to kill it with the electric grid, the electric grid must be connected to the power for over an hour. Nevertheless, this was the first time that the huge hedgehog had encountered something like that. It even believed that the electric grid was more powerful than the orangutan. Feng Jun was also shocked by its reaction. He realized that the huge hedgehog must be scared. It seemed that the huge hedgehog wouldnt return in a short time. However, his ce was in a total mess now. The electric grid he carefullyid out was messed up, and it was basically impossible to be used again. Half of the cave was also knocked down. This was only an indirect attack by the huge hedgehog, but it still copsed. If it had been a direct attack, the generator and pots in the cave would have been smashed. In fact, many of his stuff in the cave were damaged, including hisptop. He suffered a loss of over ten thousand yuan this time, but luckily, the generator was fine. Anyway, he had survived. Without dy, Feng Jun packed up the rest of the explosives and the generator. He then went back to his world. He didnt realize how dirty his body was until now. He had lived in the wilderness for two months and had never taken a shower! Feng Jun felt quite ufortable and ached to wash his body right away, but he thought that he should enjoy his life after having a hard time. The beautiful woman was still waiting for his reply right now. He could invite her to dine together. They could also have a one-night stand. Feng Jun knew that he was able to do that, and he also had the desire to do that, but he thought that he shouldnt indulge himself at this moment. There was still a big unknown space waiting for him inside his phone, and he had a stronger desire to explore it. Even if he was very dirty right now, he couldnt wait a second longer to continue his adventure. He decided not to wash himself this time and would take a shower the next time. Without hesitation, he reached out his left hand to his phone again. Lets go! Chapter 59: Help Me Chapter 59: Help Me Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Feng Juny in the long grass while silently observing the small vige under the mountain. He entered the wilderness again and stayed in it for the whole twenty days. Three days ago, he was on this mountain, and he found a small vige under it. The vige was very small with about 20 households and more than 100 people. They nted more than a thousand acres ofnd, and the fields were irrigated by the mountain stream. There were fruit trees and a breeding industry. More than 10 strong young men could hunt with iron forks or bows and arrows. The mountain stream wasnt far from the vige, and it gathered into a smallke with a size of about 50 or 60 acres, but no one was seen fishing. Those vigers clothes were simr to those of the Ming Dynasty, and it was hard for Feng Jun to understand their ent. Feng Jun actually cared more about their fighting ability. If they could kill other people with a simple quick punch, he would stay careful when he approached them. Luckily, they were as strong as people in the Ming Dynasty too, and Feng Jun believed that he could be one of the strongest men in their vige. However, all the vigers here had long hair. Feng Jun, on the contrary, had short hair. Although he had stayed here for nearly three months, his hair didnt grow much longer. In that case, he would look very different from other people in the vige. He could buy a wig in his world, but Feng Jun also noticed that the hair bun was often one of the weaknesses when men in the vige were fighting against each other for fun. If he put on a wig, his hair could be easily pulled off. Therefore, he didnt bother to go back to his world to buy a wig. He stepped back to the top of the mountain to hide his temporary abode. He then held an iron bar in his hand and carried various weapons along with a big backpack before he went to the vige on the other side of the mountain. He decided to take a roundabout route to enter this vige. In that case, he had to walk at least 40 miles, but it didnt matter. It was close to the vige directly from the top of the mountain, and it was only 7 miles away, but his materials would be easily exposed. When he was about eight miles away from the vige, a sheep-gut trail appeared all of a sudden, and this was purely a trail made by peoples footsteps. The road was fairly t, but it was winding. After he walked more than three miles on the trail, he heard sounds of the collision of weapons at a corner, and some people were shouting in front of him. Feng Jun stopped and quickly climbed up a big rock with his hands and feet. He looked ahead and found a man and a woman were fighting against each other. The man was in his forties, and the woman was in her early twenties. Both of them used weapons. The woman had a hatchet, while the man used a machete, but the woman was able to stop the mans attack and asionally fought back. Its her! Feng Jun frowned. This woman lived in this small vige. He had seen a family of five in the telescope. In addition to her parents, she also had two younger brothers. Her father had lost an arm, so he rarely practiced fighting skills, but she was quite good at fighting, and she even urged her two younger brothers to be more diligent. Feng Jun had to admit that he was no match for her as to their fighting skills, but the woman might not be able to defeat him if it was a fight of life and death. However, her father must be stronger than him. As for the man who was fighting at the woman at this moment, Feng Jun had no impression of him. The woman shouted while swinging the hatchet, but the man smiled and said something with pride while waving the machete easily. It seemed that he was at ease in the fight. After watching for a few minutes, Feng Jun found that the woman might lose the fight. A whileter, the woman was short of strength, but the man was still waving his machete steadily. What are they saying? Feng Jun couldnt understand their conversation because they talked too fast. The woman was losing hope as time went by. Actually, she found a green bamboo shoot today and was greatly excited by it, but a man from the mountain stopped her from having it and said it was nted by him. It was obviously a lie because the man was a stranger. She was unwilling to give the bamboo shoot to the man, so the man sexually harassed her. The woman was furious and began to fight against him. Unfortunately, the man was much stronger than her. As a woman, she dared to walk outside alone because she was strong and she wasnt far away from their vige. She didnt dare walk far away because there were wild animals in the mountain. When she was about to lose the fight, she hoped that other vigers might walk by here and help her chase the man away. She was only two kilometers away from their vige after all. Unfortunately, no one else walked by here, and she was short of strength soon. The next second, when she thought about what she should do next, the man suddenly cut off a piece of her coat. She panicked and looked around, searching for help, but she only saw a strange young man standing on a big rock. Without further thinking, she shouted to Feng Jun. Feng Jun was struck dumb because he didnt understand what she was talking about. The middle-aged man was very experienced, and he didnt stop attacking her even when she shouted in another direction. He slightly slowed down his attack and turned to look at Feng Jun. Feng Jun thought for a while before shouting back, What did you say? He tried to copy her ent and make himself understood. However, it still took a long while for the woman to understand Feng Jun. She believed that he was a viger from another vige, so she slowed down and shouted, Help me beat him. We can share the bamboo boot. Feng Jun did his best and finally figured out what the woman was talking about. The woman must have found something valuable and the man wanted to grab it away. Now the woman wanted to share the valuable thing with him if he could help her. Feng Jun had no interest in the bamboo shoot, but he wanted to be epted by the small vige by helping the woman. Therefore, he shook his head. I have no interest in the bamboo shoot, but you need my help now, right? Hearing that, the middle-aged man shouted, Hey, young man, dont be involved and you can have this woman. Ill have the bamboo shoot. Feng Jun had no interest in the woman either. Although she was good-looking, she was strong and fat in Feng Juns eyes. He loved flirting with beautiful women, but he would never force them to have sex with him. He actually disdained that behavior. The woman shouted to Feng Jun too, You deserve half of the bamboo shoot, or you can help me call other vigers of our vige over. Feng Jun thought for a while. Well, how long can you protect yourself in the fight? The middle-aged man was mad. Hey, do you want to die with her? I dont like the way you talk to me, snorted Feng Jun. He pulled out a powerful crossbow from his shoulder. The woman must have never seen such a high-tech product, but from the appearance, she guessed correctly what it was. Dont kill him. Catch him alive! shouted the woman at once. At the same time, she jumped aside in case Feng Jun hurt her by ident. The middle-aged man was also distracted. When he saw Feng Jun take out a crossbow, he was shocked. It was beyond his imagination that the shiny iron shelf hanging on Feng Juns shoulder could turn into a crossbow after fiddling with it twice. Wow, its a creature! He looked greedy. At the same time, he clearly knew that he must survive today in order to get the creature. When the woman jumped aside, he turned around and ran away without hesitation. Young man, I promise youll pay for what youve done today! The next second, Feng Jun pulled the trigger, and a short steel arrow was shot out. It pierced into the mans left leg. The middle-aged man had used his movement technique to avoid the crossbow arrow, but he made a mistake in his judgment. He thought that there was only a two-foot-long crossbow, which would not be too powerful, so he didnt look back. Unfortunately, he was urately hit by the arrow. Chapter 60: Three Small Steel Arrows Chapter 60: Three Small Steel Arrows Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Because the middle-aged man had tried to avoid the arrow, and Feng Jun wasnt very good at using the crossbow, the arrow only hit the outer side of his leg. The middle-aged man screamed in great pain and shouted, Young man, Ill kill you! Feng Jun jumped down from the big rock and chased ahead, followed by the woman. Strangely, although the man was hit by the arrow, he still ran faster than them. Feng Jun soon realized that problem and wasnt sure that he could sessfully hit the man again with his crossbow. Therefore, he asked the woman, Can I directly kill him? The woman was gasping for breath at this moment. Of course you can. Were not in the town. Since Feng Jun was allowed to kill the man, he could use his crossbow more freely. This time, he aimed at the middle-aged mans vest, and the middle-aged man could really be killed. However, he failed. The second steel arrow only entered the outer side of the middle-aged mans right leg. For now, he couldnt run anymore. He stumbled and fell to the ground. The next second, he struggled to get back to his feet and turned around to face them. It was impossible for him to escape now, but he still had the bravery to fight till death. Feng Jun and the woman slowed down their steps and walked towards him slowly. The woman swore at him and wanted to fight against him again with her hatchet. No need. Feng Jun smiled and filled the groove with another steel arrow. The middle-aged man was mad. Hey, dont you have a knife with you? If youre a man,e and fight against me! Feng Jun snorted with disdain and said, Its my advantage that I have a crossbow. Im not dumb. Before the middle-aged man could argue with him, Feng Jun said with pride, I wont even bother to shoot you with my crossbow again. I can just stand here and watch you bleed till youre out of strength. The middle-aged man was struck dumb for a second. He then loosened his hand; the machete fell down to the ground. Fine, I give in. Since the middle-aged man gave up struggling, there was no need for Feng Jun to irritate him anymore. To be honest, the middle-aged man was quite brave. It wasnt humiliating that he surrendered at this time. The woman snorted and said, I think we better kill him, because he said that he would take revenge. Feng Jun was a little scared by the womans words. Only because the middle-aged man had said to take revenge, she wanted to kill him right now. Actually, Feng Jun had the same idea. Didnt you want to catch him alive? asked Feng Jun. The woman gave him a nce. I thought you are a kung fu master and that it should be easy for you to catch him alive. Feng Junughed. Unfortunately, Im not. Of course youre not a master, because you dont know movement technique, said the woman. Feng Jun argued, Does a real master need movement technique? The woman said, You cant win without movement technique, right? Afterward, she ended this topic. I just wanted to know where he came from, so I told you to catch him alive. Feng Jun said, Dont you want to know it now? I dont think its necessary. The woman shook her head. Hes a shameless robber and even sexually harassed me. When they were talking with each other, they didnt forget to pay attention to the middle-aged man. The middle-aged man shouted in anger at this moment, Im the famous Tianbao Star from Huangfeng ridge! Im not a robber. Hearing that, the woman showed obvious disdain on her face. I dont care who you are; youre a robber in my eyes. Well, I heard about the men from Huangfeng ridge said Feng Jun. However, he didnt finish his sentence and gently pulled the trigger. The middle-aged man was still waiting for Feng Jun to intercede for him when he suddenly saw a little white lighting. He moved his body and raised his hand to draw the long sword on his back. He reacted very quickly, but Feng Jun deliberately distracted him, and the powerful crossbow was much more powerful than he could imagine. Before he could avoid the arrow, the white light hit his chest, and his body stiffened a little before it fell aside. His right hand, at the same time, hurled the long sword out, but his strength was stuck in his chest after the arrow hit him. He made a loud roar and forcibly broke through the feeling of blockage. He then raised his hand, and the long sword flew out towards Feng Jun fiercely. Feng Jun, however, also threw himself to the ground by the road when he pulled the trigger of his crossbow. It was a special way for soldiers to avoid danger in his world Feng Jun stayed alert as he faced the middle-aged man, even if the middle- aged man showed the willingness to give in. He shot the arrow just then not only because it was a great chance for him to kill the middle-aged man. It was also because he sensed that the middle-aged man still wanted to hurt him. In the beginning, he didnt know how the middle-aged man could manage to do that when he had already dumped his machete. All of a sudden, Feng Jun saw the long sword behind the middle-aged man. The middle-aged man could be better at swords than knives. Anyway, he could never be too careful when his life was in danger, so he decided to distract the middle-aged man. The truth proved that he was right. With a loud sound, the long sword swiftly hit a huge rock fifty or sixty meters away in the distance. Witnessing the scene, the middle-aged man was utterly disappointed. He wanted to attack Feng Jun again, but he was already out of strength. The next second, he opened his mouth, and fresh blood came out of it at once. There was strong hatred in his eyes as his body fell down to the ground. Feng Jun stayed cautious, so did the woman. When the middle-aged man raised his hand to pull his long sword, she also shed backward like lightning. No wonder sheughed at Feng Jun just then, because her movement technique was indeed quite unbelievable. When the middle-aged man copsed down to the ground, she cut off half of his neck without dy. The blood was sprayed out in an instant, and the middle-aged mans body twitched before ity still. Feng Jun gave the woman a nce and had to admit that she was even more careful than him. Once the woman was sure that the middle-aged man waspletely dead, she walked ahead and began to pull his clothes off. What? Why do you want a dead mans clothing? asked Feng Jun. He knew their vige was poor, and everyone had patches on their clothes. All the children about 12 years old simply had a small piece of cloth to cover their outer sex organs. The woman actually didnt wear much either. She only put on a pair of truncated pants and a short-sleeved double coat with her thick arms and thighs exposed in the air. The season during this time was probably summer. Feng Jun felt cold before, not only because of the season but also because of being in the Gobi Desert. When he came to a ce where people lived, the environment became very different. No matter what, the woman was dressed like that not only because of the weather but mainly because the vige was too poor. As the woman undressed the middle-aged man, she said, Whats wrong with a dead mans clothing? Its better than nothing. Since you dont want it, Ill take his pants and shoes too. Feng Jun didnt notice that the woman was wearing a pair of straw shoes until now. Fine, theyre all yours, Feng Jun agreed. The woman was very agile and efficient, and the middle-aged man was soon naked on the ground. After that, she picked up her hatchet and cut his body open. She then took out three small steel arrows. She threw them to Feng Jun and grinned. I bet you dont want his sword and machete either, right? Chapter 61 - 61 Everywhere has fools Chapter 61: Everywhere has fools Trantor: 549690339 Feng Jun grimaced at the womans words. Did she do this sort of thing often? Have you killed many people? he asked. Not many, the woman shook her head, responding crisply, just three, but this is the only time I could loot anything. As she spoke, a faint, satisfied smile appeared on her face. Youve killed three? Feng Jun was taken aback: Damn, this space really is quite brutal. Seeing him silent, the woman bent down, picked up the corpse from the ground, and with her strong legs moved swiftly, taking the body over to a slope twenty-some meters away and flung it with force. The naked body traced an arc through the air, flying over twenty meters before tumbling down the slope and into the bushes, eventually disappearing from sight. After discarding the body, the woman returned with a calm demeanor, In a few days, his body will be devoured by insects Dontyou want his swords? Watching herposed manner, Feng Jun shuddered inwardly; this woman had an incredibly strong psyche. As aw-abiding citizen of Earth Realm, this was his first time killing someone. He thought being able to kill so naturally without much difort already made him heartless and exceptionally mentally resilient. Butpared to this woman, he felt like a sorcerers apprentice facing a grand wizard; her carefree attitude was just iparable. However, when it came to spoils of war, he still wanted to stake his im, The knife is yours, but Im curious about that sword. The woman wasnt surprised. In fact, the rule here was that if two people cooperated in a kill, the spoils should definitely be split between them. Although the man hadnt wanted the clothes before, had he not wanted the swords either, she would have suspected his true intentions. So she nodded assuredly, That sword is indeed better than the knife; it should belong to a martial masteran imitation war de. But that also means trouble, which is why I prefer this machete such arge chunk of iron, practical. Hearing this, Feng Jun couldnt help but feel as though he was getting the better end of the deal. He emphasized again, Since Im taking the sword, theres no need to give me a share of that Spirit Green Bamboo Shoot. How could that be? the woman red, My Lang family always follows the rules. You helped protect the spoils of war, so youre entitled to half. Without you, I might have lost my life. Feng Jun didnt want to dwell too much on this issue and only asked out of curiosity, That Spirit Green Bamboo Shoot Its not worth more than the sword, is it? Thats not necessarily the case, the woman shook her head, Peak martial masters need the Spirit Green Bamboo Shoot Its a consumable, a rare herb, unlike weapons like the Longsword, which can be reforged. Feng Jun nodded in understanding, I see Im a stranger in these parts and not too familiar with they of thend. Could you perhaps give me an overview? At that, the woman responded regretfully, I dont know much about these things either. Why dont you follow me back to the vige, and my father can exin? He has lived in the manor city. So the two of them packed up and walked briskly towards the vige. As they walked and talked, Feng Jun learned that the woman was named Lang Dajie, her father Lang Zhen, who traveled extensively in his youth, served in the army, and for several years worked as the head of a convoy in the manor cityit was during his time as a bodyguard that his left hand had been chopped off. The vige had a simple fence around it. On seeing Lang Dajie return with a strangely dressed young man, more than a dozen vigers came out to watch. What depressed Feng Jun, though, was that despite having saved Lang Dajie, the vigers werent particrly warm to him. They merely gazed at him from a distance, their faces expressionless, even somewhat colda deliberate distancing. When Lang Zhen heard the news, he dide out, but his attitude towards Feng Jun was also lukewarm. After hearing his daughters ount, he gave Fengjunabow, Thank you for your assistance, sir. May I know where youe from and where you are headed? After thinking it over, Feng Jun replied, m essentially a wanderer, going wherever the road takes me. I was hoping to use the vige as a base for a couple of days, but Im not sure if thats allowed? At that moment, a young man in the crowd suddenly shouted, Impossible, our vige does not permit outsiders to stay overnight! The man was in his early twenties, with thick whiskers on both cheeks. If it werent for his young and clear eyes, one might believe him to be thirty. Lang Dajie immediately grew furious upon hearing this, Jia Xingwang, when your uncle-inw came to the vige, who chased him away? Whisker Hu nced at her and spoke in a hurry, Dajie, I find this man suspicious, you should be wary in case hes a bandit My uncle-inw is family, why shouldnt he stay in the vige? What is your rtionship with this foreigner? Lang Dajie grew anxious upon hearing this, A bandit, how could he possibly be a bandit? He saved me! I would have saved you too, Jia Xingwang retorted anxiously, Dajie, you are always so naive. Be careful not to be deceived. These foreigners are the least trustworthy. The rule against outsiders staying in the vige was proposed by Uncle Lang and established as a vigew. Feng Jun heard this and looked towards Lang Zhen. The man with the severed arm nodded and spoke in a deep voice, Outsiders are not like locals; theymit misdeeds and simply run away. I dont agree with them moving into our vige. After the period of adaptation, Feng Jun had be fairly proficient in understanding the local dialect. Hearing this, he became furious, Uncle Lang, I did save your daughter, and this is how you repay your savior? The Lone Wolf might have a point, a loud voice came from a distance, and a burly middle-aged man approached. This man bore a strong resemnce to Jia Xingwang. Heughed loudly, Foreigner, if you want to stay, live outside the vige. We wont chase you away. Fierce beasts are unlikely toe close, so you will be safe This is the mountains; anything could happen. Fine, Feng Jun nodded indifferently, I rescued her as a matter of conscience, expecting nothing in return. Since Im not weed here, Ill just leave. Whisker Hu sneered at him, Ha, wishful thinking. Come when you please and leave when you wish, what do you take Small Lake Vige for? Xingwang! Lang Zhen snorted coldly, his face also darkening, While your father is still the head of this vige, its not your turn to speak! Uncle Lang, JiaXingwangs face immediately flushed red, Im looking out for my sisters best interests. This stranger looks peculiar; we cant be sure he isnt a spy for the bandits. It was clear he had an umon concern for Langs sister. A spy for the bandits? Hmph! Lang Zhen red at him with annoyance, Would a spy carry around the quill of a Spiritual Hedgehog? Hmm? Feng Jun gave him a curious nce and felt the roughly one-meter- long quill on his back. He had found this quill next to an electric fence; after the hedgehog had broken through the fence and gotten terribly frightened, it had run off, leaving behind one of its quills. Feng Jun yed with the quill for a while and found it to be exceptionally hard, capable of piercing a stone. Its sharpness was not much less than that of a Swiss Army Knife, and in terms of strength, it was even superior. So he carried the quill on his back; it could serve as a Longsword, and it wasnt too conspicuousperfect for his travels. However, Lang Zhens insight was remarkable; from a distance, he had recognized the origin of the item. Feng Jun, seeing that he knew his stuff, couldnt help but draw the Spiritual Hedgehogs long quill from his back, smiling as he said, I picked this up. It cant be picked up, Lang Zhen shook his head, firmly stating, Im not yet blind. This quill is suffused with a strong life force and resentment; it must have been taken while alive. Young man, theres no need to be obstinate. Impressive, Feng Jun said with a smile, bowing slightly, Indeed, I took it alive, but it was really by chance I couldnt havebeaten that creature. Lang Zhen snorted irritably, Of course you couldnt beat it; its a Spiritual Hedgehog. If the whole vige went up against it, it would be like delivering vegetables to it. Feng Jun no longer wished to leave upon hearing this and asked with interest, So are there Spiritual Hedgehogs in the mountains nearby? Before Lang Zhen had a chance to respond, Jia Xingwang began to mock loudly, Ha-ha, Spiritual Hedgehogs in the mountains? If there were such things, would we dare live here? What an idiot. Feng Jun was truly tired of this person, and it seemed like the people in the vige didnt have any good feelings towards him either, not even the Lang family, who didnt appreciate his act of rescue. At that moment, he really felt fed up, so he turned and walked out of the vige, Since you dont wee me, Ill just rest next to the vige. That evening, as dusk approached, light rain began to fall. Feng Jun, who was resting out in the open next to the vige, took out a tarp and set up a shelter, sprinkling some insect repellent around. He made up his mind that as soon as the weather cleared up, he would leave this wretched ce. Of course, he could feel the curious eyes of the vige on him, but that didnt matter anymore; he didnt like this indifferent vige. However, not long after he had set up his shelter, Langs sister arrived, followed by two children, one about twelve or thirteen, the other around seven or eight; they were her two younger brothers. In her hands, she carried a y pot with a lid, still steaming at the mouth. Braving the rain, she walked under the shelter and offered the pot with a smile, This is meat porridge from our house. The weather is so cold; have some to ward off the chill and avoid getting sick. In Feng Junsrge backpack, he indeed had a gas stove, but it wasnt very convenient to use right then, even for boiling water. Hence, without declining, he took the y pot and set it on a t stone, taking out a pair of chopsticks from his backpack. Langs younger brothers were curiously inspecting the rain shelter, and the older boy, seeing the water roll off the tarp, even tugged at it, very lightly. The younger boy also wanted to tug at the tarp but couldnt reach; quickly, though, he was lured by the aroma of the meat porridge, his gaze unwaveringly fixed on the y pot, as if unable to look away. Chapter 62: Repay with Fine Jade Chapter 62: Repay with Fine Jade Trantor: 549690339 Feng Jun nced at the porridge and discovered it was akin to a thin porridge, mixed with plenty of green vegetable leaves and a few strands of some unidentifiable animal meat, interspersed within the porridge. Is this even called meat porridge? Feng Jun silentlyined in his heart, thinking it should be called vegetable porridge with added meat strands. However, it was indeed a bit cold in the mountains after the rain, and he nned to start eating to taste the food in this space. Just at that moment, a gurgle sound reached his ears, and turning his head he saw Younger Brother Lang staring at the meat porridge, involuntarily swallowing his saliva. Feng Jun nced at Elder Sister Lang and, before he could speak, she reached out, grabbed her brothers ear, and rapidly said something in a gibberish that exuded displeasure. By now, Feng Jun had grown somewhat used to theirnguage and could vaguely make out that Elder Sister Lang was scolding her brother, saying, Dont embarrass us, will you? Youve already eaten dinner tonight. It was clear that the discipline in the Lang Family was quite strict; the young brother dared not talk back and immediately diverted his gaze, but within two seconds, he couldnt help but sneak another nce at the meat porridge. How am I supposed to taste this with you staring like that? Feng Jun stroked his chm, reached into his backpack, rummaged around, and when his hand emerged, he held a dark, long bar of somethingit was the chocte he carried with him. He handed the bar to the young brother and made a biting motion with his other handit was something to eat. However, Younger Brother Lang pulled his hands back behind himself and shyly nced sideways at his sister. Elder Sister Langs face blushed slightly, Pay him no mind. Hes already eaten; hes just being greedy. Its fine, Feng Jun replied with a smile, thinking to himself that if you dont let him eat chocte, I wont be able to eat either. Elder Sister Lang hesitated, but perhaps seeing that the chocte wasnt very big, she lifted her chin slightly, Thankyou first, Brother Feng. Thankyou, Brother Feng, Younger Brother Lang mumbled, then extended his hands and respectfully epted the chocte. The choctes Feng Jun brought with him on his descent from the mountain had all been removed from their packaging. Younger Brother Langs hands were slightly wet from rain, and since the weather wasnt really cold, the moment he took the chocte, it left a brownish-ck smear on his hands. He lifted his hand without thinking and extended his red little tongue to lick the brownish-ck smudge in the palm of his hand. The next moment, Young Brother Langs body jolted, and he froze in ce, his eyes widening, his face flushing uncontrobly; he had never tasted anything as delicious as this. Elder Sister Lang was also curious about what this brownish-ck thing might be as she watched her brother intently. Seeing her brothers reaction, she instinctively turned her head, looking at Feng Jun in amazement: What exactly did you give him to eat? Feng Jun spread his hands with a smile, A rather delicious food that replenishes energy quickly. Elder Sister Lang still seemed unconvinced, but she felt that the other person really had no reason to harm her own, so she couldnt help but re fiercely at her little brother, thinking to herself, look at you, embarrassing our Lang family. Younger Brother Lang couldnt care less about embarrassment at this point; he stayed stunned for quite a while before he came to his senses, then opened his mouth wide and raised his hand to shove the chocte inside. However, just as he was about to pop it into his mouth, he hesitated and changed his mind, carefully biting off a small piece the size of a soybean, keeping it in his mouth without chewing. After savoring it for about five or six seconds, he turned around and shoved the chocte towards his older brothers mouth, Brother, take a bite, but not too much. Elder Brother Langs eyes shone with a ravenous light, but at that moment, he still looked to Feng Jun: This is what you gave my brother, may I have some? Feng Jun chuckled and pulled out two more choctes from his bag, offering one to Elder Brother Lang and the other to Elder Sister Lang. Elder Brother Lang and Elder Sister Lang, following their younger siblings example, also bit off a tiny piece, and the next moment, both of them squinted their eyes, filled with a profound sense of bliss. Watching their contented smiles, Feng Jun felt quite happy, so much so that he momentarily forgot about his porridge. After Elder Sister Lang bit off a piece of chocte, she didnt go for a second bite. Instead, she squatted down, pulled a wide leaf, and carefully wrapped the chocte, stuffing it into her bosom. You can t do that, Feng Jun said hastily, waving his hand, This chocte, it melts in heat just like ice. He exined with gestures and words, and eventually, Elder Sister Lang understood his point and took the leaf-wrapped chocte back out from her chest. Feng Jun didnt concern himself with this any further but looked again towards Younger Brother Lang and said with a grin, This is also afraid of water; dont let it get rained on. Younger Brother Lang nodded hurriedly and raised his hand, biting carefully into the chocte once more. It was Elder Brother Lang who spoke up, reminding, Big brother, drink the meat porridge before it cools. Feng Jun touched the y pot, finding it not too hot to hold, and he decided to forgo the chopsticks, lifting the pot to tentatively take a sip. What does this taste like how to describe it? It was a bit fishy and spicy, and if one could drink several sips in session, it might indeed drive away the chill. However, the gamey smell was a bit too strong, and although there were some unknown seasonings, the porridge was too nd to cover up the gamey taste. Too nd? That was indeed a problem. Feng Jun reached into his backpack and pulled out a small stic bottle of table salt. In this space, he was particrly concerned about replenishing his salt intake. He naturally drank a lot of water, and in the desert, he would sweat profusely every day. In order to prevent electrolyte imbnce, he had to replenishrge amounts of salt. Feng Jun twisted off the cap and sprinkled a small pinch of salt into the soup, then tightened the cap again. Younger Brother Lang stared at the white powder in the bottle and couldnt help swallowing his saliva with a gulping sound. Feng Jun picked up his chopsticks, stirred twice in the y pot, and then lifted the pot, drinking greedily. He had downed more than half of the meat porridge in one breath before he set down the pot, let out a satisfied burp, and exhaled deeply. It was evident that Younger Brother Lang was very curious about what the white powder was, but in the end, it was the Younger Sister Lang who asked, What kind of seasoning is that? Feng Jun gave her a slight smile, Salt, edible salt. The corner of Younger Sister Langs mouth twitched before she asked incredulously, Table salt white? Yes, Feng Jun nodded with a smile, Its refined, very good quality table What refined meant didnt really matter to Younger Sister Lang; instead, she gestured with her hands, eyes wide open, You actually used that much? It turned out that in the vige, table salt was an expensive daily necessity. Everyone knew that salt was essential for the body, but with no salt sources nearby, they had no choice but to endure the high salt prices. Thats why their taste in food was rtively nd, and some even resorted to drinking animal blood to supplement their salt intake. In Younger Sister Langs view, to put that much salt into just a small y pot of meat porridge was simply too wasteful, too extravagant. As for the color of table salt and whatever refined meant, those were no longer as important. Once Feng Jun understood the situation, he did not want to linger on the issue of salt. He considered himself not selfish, but after taking a risk to save Younger Sister Lang and receiving a cold reception in the vige, he could hardly feelfortable. Just like back m the Earth Realm, when giving up your seat to the elderly on the bus, he didnt necessarily expect a thankyou, though a smile or a nod would sufficeindicating that your kindness was acknowledged. If someone just sat down without ncing at you, as if it was their right, could the person who gave up their seat feel good about it? Goodwill should inherently be mutual. With such a cold reception from Small Lake Vige, why should he bother to warm up to them? Although Younger Sister Lang was a girl, her simplicity of mind could rival her sturdy legs. She did not talk about chocte or salt, but instead exined why the vige was aloof towards him. This was a small mountain vige, far from the emperors reach. If they were ever attacked by bandits, they couldnt count on any reinforcements and had to fend for themselves. Thats why they were naturally wary of outsiders. Some say that nomads on the grasnds are hospitable, which is understandable. The grasnds, although sparse tn poption, are open ins where its easy to kill but hard to escape. The mountains were different. You could kill someone, toss the body, and who would find it? The scene during the day was the best illustration of this. Murderers could easily hide themselves in the mountains, slip into any crack between the rocks, and who would find them? Younger Sister Lang expressed her regrets, exining that strangers here were unwee, let alone someone clearly foreign like Feng Jun. Although Feng Jun still didnt feel great inside, since she had provided an exnation, he couldnt hold onto his grievances, In that case, once the rain stops tomorrow, Ill leave. You cant just leave like that, Younger Sister Lang objected, The Spirit Green Bamboo Shoot hasnt been sold yet I need to give you half the money from the sale. Do you think I care about that bit of money? Feng Jun scoffed disdainfully. Just by the poprity of chocte alone, I could make a fortune by selling it. As for selling salt, he wouldnt consider it for now. There were salt traders here, and selling salt seemed to be a very lucrative business. Why invite trouble by getting involved? What he really wanted to know was what the local currency was and how to settle in arger town or market ce. Before he could ask, Younger Sister Lang spoke up again, Feng Jun, the utensils you use are quite nice. You must be a nobleman of some status, but your hair whats that about? Feng Jun nced at her andzily replied, I wander alone, and I find grooming troublesome, so I cut it short myself. Is that a problem? Younger Sister Lang became furious at his response, Have you not heard that ones body and hair are given by ones parents? She seemed to realize that her tone was not appropriate and paused for a moment before lowering her voice to ask, My father wants to know if you are a hermit or a fugitive? (Its the Winter Solstice as well as the weekend. Enjoy your dumplings, and dont forget to click, rmend, and add to your favorites.) Chapter 63: The Indifferent Village Chapter 63: The Indifferent Vige Trantor: 549690339?????? Feng Jun, upon hearing the words, was instantly bewildered, and it took him, while to ask a question, Whats a hidden household, and whats a runaway household? Young Sister Langs mouth fell open in shock. Could you actually ask such a ridiculous question? However, considering the mans strange attire and the various odd tools around him, she supposed it made a kind of sense that he would ask such a question sort of eptable. So she began to patiently exin. This ce belongs to a country named Donghua, which has an official government. Where theres government, there is the issue of collecting taxes. For themoners, the government imposes a poll tax, which is collected through the registration of the poption. Some people dont have their ownnd and seek shelter with local big households, concealing their identity; these are the hidden households. Meanwhile, some of the registered poption, due to famine or other reasons, have fled and refuse to return; these are the runaway households. Both types have no legitimate status, but hidden households, because they are protected, have little problem as long as they dont travel far. Inparison, runaway households tend to have more criminals among them. Those runaway households that are innocent and struggling to survive can totally seek shelter and be hidden households with the big households. Only those who refuse to be exploited by the big households are the true runaway households. ording to Young Sister Lang, her father also really wanted to be grateful to Feng Jun, but he suspected Feng Jun was a runaway, so he preferred not to get too involved. If something was amiss, should he intervene and detain this man? Feng Jun wasnt particrly averse to household registration management, as he himself came from a country with a fairly strict system. However, he was a little puzzled by Lang Zhens reaction. Is the governments pursuit of runaways very strict? Not very, Young Sister Lang shook her head. There are still many people without identities in Small Lake Vige. Anyway, when the government officialse to check, they just hide away. This ce is secluded, and government officials donte more than twice a year. But she pointed out one thing, A lot of the bad deeds are done by runaways. Why do they suspect you to be a scout for bandits? Because other viges have had such incidents. But, I know youre not that kind of person. Having heard such a powerful reason, Feng Jun waspletely at a loss for words, and he could understand why the vigers were so wary of him. Is there a market town nearby? It took Young Sister Lang a moment to understand what a market town was, before she indicated, One hundred and twenty li away, theres a town called Shuangxi Town, which has a big market every half month. The poption of Shuangxi Town is close to ten thousand. Back on Earth Realm, it would be considered a small town. Even on ordinary days, its a bustling ce with a small market every fifth day that usually attracts people from nearby viges. Every half month, Shuangxi Town also has arge market which is extremely busy, and even people from Small Lake Vige would go there. To put it in perspective, Small Lake Vige is over a hundred li away from Shuangxi Town, half of which is mountain road. Still, Young Sister Lang stated that for everyone, this distance is not a big deal. The most important thing here is that there are fields to farm. Regarding Feng Juns desire to go to Shuangxi Town, she expressed cautious skepticism, They check identities in the town, and the people there are very cunning and bad, buying our mountain goods really cheaply. Feng Jun smiled. This so-called badness is probably the cunning of the town residents in doing business, emphasizing profit, right? Then, he got to understand the currency here, a system simr to that of the Ming dynasty although this ce is called Donghua. The base currency is the copper coin, the type thats round on the outside and square inside. A thousand copper coins exchange for a silver ingot, which is the highest standard ofmon currency. Above that, a hundred silver ingots exchange for an ounce of gold. The buying power of copper coins here is also strong. For someone living in the town, seven or eight copper coins are enough to ensure their meals for a day, of course, assuming they cook for themselves, since its definitely not enough at a restaurant. However, Young Sister Lang also said that the families in Small Lake Vige basically dont use copper coins. Their food is all grown in the fields, and the clothes they wear are made from cloth woven at home. Only things like pots, pans, and scissors, which they cant produce, are purchased in the market. Young Sister Lang continued, saying her father Lang Zhen said that the Spirit Green Bamboo Shoots they harvested this time could sell for about ten silver ingots if sold to shops in the town. However, if sold during the market, it might fetch between twenty to thirty silver ingots. Indeed, the price difference can be that big, which is why she thinks the towns people are so bad. Feng Jun pondered for a moment before asking, How much is that machete worth? Young Sister Lang replied excitedly that the machete was worth five silver ingots, a very decent de. As for the value of the Longsword, she didnt say, but she did mention that the spine of the Spiritual Hedgehog on Feng Juns back, if taken to the official city to sell, would be worth at least fifty silver ingots. Feng Juns eyebrows rose slightly, and he asked with surprise, The Spiritual Hedgehog Spine is worth that much? It belongs to a Spirit Beast, after all, Young Sister Lang looked at him, wondering how this person could be so clueless. But she still patiently exined, My father said that Spiritual Hedgehogs like to scatter their spines around. The fallen ones arent worth much, just twenty or thirty silver ingots. But yours is taken while it was alive, with the spirit essence and blood of a Spirit Beast. Fifty silver ingots is not even high. This isnt bad, Feng Jun thought to himself with joy upon hearing the news. After all, he had more than just one Spiritual Hedgehog Spine in his possession. He had gone to the site where the gori and the Spiritual Hedgehog had fought, and had collected a total of nine spines. At that time, he hadnt nned to sell the item for money; he just thought the material of the spines was good-tough yet sharp. If all else failed, taking it back to Earth to use as an ornament wouldnt be a bad idea. Who would have thought that it could actually be sold for money? Of course, those nine spines were definitely worth twenty to thirty silver coins. Even so, it was an unexpected fortune. Thinking this, Feng Jun couldnt help but feel a bit of regret. If he had known it would turn out like this, he would have collected the broken spines too. Where those two creatures had fought, the ground had been turned upside down and over a hundred spines had been scattered around. Feng Jun had picked out nine of the best-looking ones. Younger Sister Lang didn t know why he was happy, but she seriously warned him, The spines of a Spiritual Hedgehog are definitely more expensive than the Spirit Green Bamboo Shoot I dug up. Youd better wrap them up and not let anyone else see them. Only then did Feng Jun realize that what he wanted to sell might be considered a fortune in someone elses eyes, Are there many who force trades in the market? It could be many or few, Younger Sister Lang replied ambiguously. However, she still exined, Whether those people are numerous depends on how strong you are yourself. If youre strong enough, then itll be a safe marketce. What a simple philosophy of survival! Feng Jun couldnt help but silently exim, before he asked aloud again, Will you openly sell your Spirit Green Bamboo Shoot? Of course not, Younger Sister Lang hesitated for a moment, then sadly shook her head, My father is very strong, but hes not the strongest. If we sell it openly, he may not be able to return to Small Lake Vige. Upon hearing this, Feng Jun slightly furrowed his brow. It turned out that what was said in the xianxia novels was true, in a world where strength reigned supreme, killing for treasure was all toomon. Regardless, he couldnt help butin, The market in Shuangxi Town sounds pretty chaotic, doesnt it? The order isnt good. Chaotic? I think its already pretty good, Younger Sister Lang blinked in surprise and looked at him, After all, theres order even if its not great, but having some sort of order is better than none at all. Feng Jun immediately fell silent, finding her logic impable and beyond any argument. He didnt mean to criticize her tolerance for disorder, but he asked again, Then, I shouldnt conduct business in town unless I get an identity first. Probably thats how it is, Younger Sister Lang answered uncertainly. Although she wasnt young, she spent most of her time living in the secluded Little Lake Vige, Jia Xingwangs father is the vige head. Ill go ask him if he can help you get an identity. Dont bother with that bastard, Younger Brother Lang suddenly spoke up with vigour, He forced me to call him brother-inw. When I refused, he kicked me in the butt. Younger Sister Langs face darkened immediately, as she said with a menacing tone, Does this kid not want to live anymore? Just then, a voice sounded from afar, Big sister, its getting dark out, arent youing home? The speaker was none other than Jia Xingwang. He stood dozens of meters away, holding a green oilcloth umbre in his hand, his gaze towards them cold and unforgiving. Seeing that it was him, Younger Sister Lang swiftly pulled out the firewood knife from her waist and strode forward with her sturdy legs, Bastard, you dare kick my little brothers butt? Jia Xingwang, who had been dark-faced, forced augh upon hearing this, Come on, I was just joking with him. I even gave him a piece of jerky. Little brother thats right, isnt it? Hearing this, Younger Brother Lang called out with a sense of grievance, You only gave me a little bit, not even enough for one bite. The intelligence of Younger Brother Lang was clearly a bitcking. But well, a child cant be expected to understand too much. However, upon hearing this, Younger Sister Lang found it hard to proceed with her earlier intent. She hesitated for a moment before speaking coldly, If you hit my little brother again, Ill hit you too. And if I have to, Ill give you jerky as well. Seeing that she was dropping the issue, Jia Xingwang breathed a sigh of relief. However, ncing over at Feng Jun not far away, he became enraged again, Big sister, it would be best if you send this stranger of unknown origin away quickly, or dont me me for being unkind. Younger Sister Lang snorted coldly, The guest of our Lang Family is none of your Jia Familys business to judge. It seems youve lost your mind! Jia Xingwang shouted, furious, My family is about to present your dowry, and soon youll be my Jia Familys wife. How can you be associating with this kind of person? And what kind of person am I? Feng Jun erupted in anger, Who are you to judge me? Some vige chief with his head blown up, you dare to act tough before me? If you irritate me, do you believe I could wipe out your entire family? Back on Earth Realm, he didnt have such a fierce temperament, but the people in this space were all very direct in their speech, with their contempt openly shown, which was particrly unbearable. After all, he had plenty of means at his disposal. What did he have to fear from such a rustic thug? Chapter 64 - 64 The Eccentric Plea for Help Chapter 64: The entric Plea for Help Trantor: 549690339 Once Feng Jun lost his temper, Jia Xingwang was taken aback. It was only then that he realized the man before him was a stranger with unknown origins. Moreover, he was a lone traveler. In this realm, those who dare to travel alone are usually not to be trifled with. It might be nothing to wander alone near the vige, but to have the guts to travel to foreign parts alone, without significant skill, simply wouldnt do. It was precisely for this reason that the people of Small Lake Vige didnt treat Feng Jun very well. If he had been traveling with a group of a dozen or so people, including the elderly, women, and children, the vigers wouldnt have been so indifferent. The image Feng Jun presented did, admittedly, fit the profile of a bandit scout quite well. At this moment, Jia Xingwang couldnt help but think: Could this guy really make a living off the edge of a knife? Hearing the other party threaten to kill the entire family, he really wanted to blow up C after all, as the son of the vige chief, when had he ever suffered such an insult? But he didnt dare, because Lang Damei was clearly siding with the other guy. Although there were many able-bodied men in Small Lake Vige, apart from his cousin who could barely match Lang Damei, no one could defeat her, not to mention her father, Lang Zhen, who was the strongest in martial arts within the vige. Old Lang might have been advanced in years, but after all, he had worked at the Escort Agency in the county town and earned himself the nickname Lone Wolf. Even having lost a hand, none of the viges young men dared to disrespect him. If the Lang Family decided to take the strangers side, most of the other vigers would just watch indifferently. So, Jia Xingwang stomped his foot in frustration, turned, and headed back to the vige, calling out as he went, You just wait, whippersnapper. After seeing him leave, Lang Damei returned and said, Dont mind him, you are a guest of our Lang Family. Feng Jun thought for a moment before asking, ording to what youre saying, if someone else threatens revenge, we can kill them, so can I kill him? Of course not, Lang Damei said, startled by his words, Weve already made an enemy of that guy today; its kill or be killed. The two of you just had a verbal argument. Its not that serious, and besides She lowered her voice and nced around before continuing, Besides, were in the vige. Its not proper to kill someone here. Feng Jun looked at her smilingly, The key issue is that its inconvenient to take his stuff after killing him, right? Dont joke about that, Lang Damei retorted with a smile, People in the vige squabble all the time. How can anyone take it seriously? Feng Jun replied seriously, The crux of the problem is that Im not a viger. Why should he have the right to offend me repeatedly? Lang Damei certainly knew why. She was of age to be thinking about love and knew that Jia Xingwang considered her his betrothed, and that he was jealous. But as an unmarried young woman, she did not feelfortable exining this. So she could only respond softly, Hes not usually like this. Just do me the favor and pay him no mind. Feng Jun scoffed to himself, Do you a favor? It seems like you owe me a favor, not the other way around. However, what was the point of taking it seriously? There were too many people with loose tongues; if he really took offense at every little thing, hed never manage to deal with them all. That night, the rain grew even heavier. The next morning, although it had temporarily stopped, the mountain trails were muddy and difficult to navigate. Lang Damei made a special trip to tell him not to descend the mountain, as sh floods andndslides could ur anywhere without warning. Feng Jun understood this logic all too well. The small stream by the vige had swollen, and the clear water had turned murky. He had no choice but to continue his temporary stay on the edge of the vige. The rain drizzled on for five days, and Feng Jun gritted his teeth and stayed just as many days at the viges edge. During this time, only the Lang Family Siblings visited him. The snack-loving Lang Xiaodi got two more pieces of chocte from him. When Lang Damei came to see him, she always brought a jar of meat porridge with her. While the already scant strips of meat became fewer and fewer, it was clear that the Lang Family made an effort to maintain their rtionship and did not ignore him. As for Lang Zhen and his wife not visiting, Feng Jun understood. After all, everything about him, from his ent and hairstyle to his clothing style, was too suspicious. Jia Xingwang also passed by from afar twice, his gaze filled with spite and hatred when he looked at Feng Jun. That look made Feng Jun very ufortable, and he badly wanted to go up and give the guy a thrashing. On the fifth day of rain, the temperature dropped significantly. Although it was summer, the rain-covered area was too extensive for the warm air to circte, causing temperatures to drop by at least a dozen degreespared to the previous days, and it got even colder at night. Feng Jun had not anticipated that the weather would hold him up like this. He had plenty of warm clothing, but it was all stashed in his shelter up the mountain, leaving only a light jacket and a thin nket in his backpack. Without a fire, it would be hard to withstand the chill of the night. But where would he find dry firewood to make a fire? In the evening, as he looked at the gloomy sky, Feng Jun firmly resolved that if the rain wasnt too heavy that night, he would definitely leave as early as possible the next day. Through his conversations with Lang Damei in the past few days, he had gained a lot of insight into this space. Just then, two figures approached from the distance. The one in the lead was of a small stature it was none other than Lang Xiaodi. Seeing him, Feng Jun couldnt help but smile. The little guy might be a bit simple-minded, but that was just childlike innocence; he very much liked his naivety and cheerfulness. Moreover, it must be admitted that though the Lang Family practiced martial arts, they truly emphasized the cultivation of their descendants, who were especially well-mannered. Behind Lang Little Brother stood a woman in her thirties, also from Small Lake Vige. Upon seeing him approach, Feng Jun greeted him with a smile, Why didnt youe over yesterday? Xiao Douzi was sick, Lang Little Brother answered with a mournful face, He had a fever all over, and Chief Jia said it might be the epidemic, that he might not make it Saying this, his mouth quivered and he suddenly burst into tears. Xiao Douzi was his ymate, both born in the same year. Because of his small stature, he followed Lang Little Brother as an attendant. Epidemic? Feng Jun looked at the woman impassively, Who are you? The womans eyes were bloodshot, and upon his inquiry, she couldnt help but shed tears again. She paid her respects, I have seen you before, Feng Little Brother. I am Ding Engs wife and Xiao Douzis mother. Hmm, Feng Jun nodded slightly, then asked solemnly, What does Ding Ersao seek from me? My Xiao Douzi is about about not going to make it, Ding Ersao choked up with tears as she spoke, He has a wish that he wants to fulfill before he goes, before he goes he still wants to to have some chocte, hoping Little Brother can grant his wish. Chocte? Feng Jun had a confused look on his face; he was all prepared to step in and save someone, and now suddenly he heard that they were seeking him out for a piece of chocte, which left him utterly speechless. Are you sure theres nothing wrong with yourmunication skills? Lang Little Brother quietly said from the side, I shared some chocte with Xiao Douzi. Feng Jun then realized, they really really dide to ask for chocte. What was I thinking, how would you know my backpack had cold medicine, had antibiotics in it? Seeing that he was not responding, Ding Ersao knelt down with a plop in the mud, I was disrespectful to you a few days ago, it was my fault, please ept my apology. As she spoke, she pulled out a cloth pouch from her bosom, opening it with trembling hands to reveal a small silver hairpin. She held up the hairpin in both hands, tears streaming down her face, I know that chocte is a rare thing, unable to afford it, this hairpin is my dowry from mynatai family; its a small token of my heart, please dont think its too little, Feng Little Brother. Feng Jun was astonished, You actually also know about the delights of chocte? My Xiao Douzi has always been very filial, Ding Ersao answered with sobs, He got a piece of chocte bigger than a bean and even brought it home to share with me and Eng Feng Jun was immediately moved; living on Earth he had seen plenty of parents with dutiful children, but he had never encountered a child who, on receiving just a little treat, would bring it home to share with their parents. Just for that reason alone, he could not stand idly by. Filial piety ought to be encouraged. However, before all that, he still had to ask, But this chocte, it will not cure the childs illness, you taking out this hairpin This is my mistake, Ding Ersao burst into loud sobbing upon hearing this. Xiao Douzi being born into my family never enjoyed any fortune but suffered quite a bit instead. Hes also very sensible and never asks for anything now that he is about to leave, I must fulfill hisst wish no matter what. Lang Little Brother wiped away tears and spoke with a choked voice, Theyre worried Xiao Douzi has caught the epidemic and want to carry him to a gully while hes still alive, to let him fend for himself. Outrageous, Feng Jun eximed angrily upon hearing this, Ding Ersao, tell me everything about how Xiao Douzi fell ill, and describe his symptoms to me in detail. Xiao Douzi fell ill ying in theke on a rainy day, children of his age were really too mischievous. He started feeling cold when he came back that day, and began sneezing the next, but the family didnt pay much attention, just casually brewed him some herbal remedies, as poor families often do, relying on endurance when sick. Because of the rain, it was quite cold in the house, but luxury as to light a fire for warmth in the summer was unheard of in any home. The vigers of Small Lake Vige, even in winter, would not light fires for warmth except for the coldest few days. It wasnt that they were too stingy toburn woodwith the mountains close by, how could theyck for firewood? The key was not to raise people to be too delicate. From early yesterday morning, Xiao Douzi had a persistent high fever, and thats when the Ding family became anxious, calling for Chief Jia to see him. The Chief happened to be a half-doctor and prescribed a remedy, but Xiao Douzis fever wouldnt subside. Today the Chief announced that the little fellow was beyond help, probably it was the epidemic. In this heavy rain, it wasnt possible to take the child out for treatment. Ding Ersao came seeking Feng Jun, to fulfill her childs final wish. Feng Jun contemted for a moment, feeling the antibiotics he carried with him should be able to treat the illness. So he spoke up, As for chocte, I can indeed give you a piece, but, are you really content to let the child go just like that? What else can I do if Im not willing? Ding Ersao replied with tears, only to freeze the next moment. Then, a spark of hope ignited in her eyes, and she excitedly asked, Brother Feng from the Feng Family do you have a way? (Please click, rmend, and bookmark.) Chapter 65: Medical Skills Defying the Heavens Chapter 65: Medical Skills Defying the Heavens Trantor: 549690339 Sister-inw Ding finally recalled that this young man from the Feng Family seemed to be no ordinary character. Not to mention his strange behavior, just the chocte he produced was such a rare delicacy, one she had never even heard of before. Moreover, he was carrying the long spine of a Spiritual Hedgehog on his back, a treasure produced from a Spirit Beast. In the entirety of Small Lake Vige, nobody owned parts of a Spirit Beast, let alone carried them around. Just think of the Spirit Green Bamboo Shoots that Lang Da Mei discovered; they couldnt even be considered Spiritual Objects, just sub-spiritual, yet people almostmitted murder to seize them, which shows how alluring Spiritual Objects are. Why did Lang Zhen say the hedgehogs spines needed to be sold in the city? Because Shuangxi Town couldnt handle such treasures; it was far more likely to attract jealousy from others. Only in the city could they be sold safely and at a rtively fair price. Sister-inw Ding heard the subtext in Feng Juns words and thought to herself how foolish she was for not attempting to ask for his help. I do have some methods, Feng Jun spoke calmly, considering defeat before victory, he preemptively gave a warning, But as you know, with treating sickness nobody can give a guarantee. I know, I know, Sister-inw Ding nodded repeatedly, We are already so grateful that youre willing to help. Then go, Feng Jun gestured, Bring the child over, wrapped up tightly, so he doesnt catch a cold. Only at this point did Sister-inw Ding stand up from the muck, she nced at the silver hairpin in her hand and ventured to ask, Why dont youe over to my ce? Its a bit cold outside, what if he catches a chill? Heh, Feng Junughed, then waved his hand, Your vige rules are strict, I dare not enter. Just bring him out. Sister-inw Dings mouth moved as if she wanted to say something more, but in the end, she turned around and left. Seeing this, Little Brother Lang also turned and ran away. It wasnt long before Lang Da Mei and Lang Zhens wife arrived, bringing with them three rolls of straw mats, which they quickly hung up to block three sides of the shed, leaving only the wind-shielded side open. As they were busy, Sister-inw Ding had already arrived with Xiao Douzi in arms, wrapped up tight and snug. Dings second brother stood behind her, holding an umbre for her, and kept a certain distance from the shed, suggesting their concern for the contagion spreading to others; indeed, even though the mountain vige was poor and backward, the people abided by rules when they did things. As soon as the mats were hung, Sister-inw Ding brought the child inside and ced him on the straw. At this moment, others in the vige had heard that a stranger would treat Xiao Douzi, and a few people stood in the distance craning their necks to see. Feng Jun touched the childs forehead and staggered back in shock; it must almost be forty degrees, right? Without a word, he stripped the child of his clothes and took out a stic bottle, which contained alcohol. He unscrewed the bottle cap, then took out a roll of cotton swabs and handed them to Sister-inw Ding, Use this to wipe him down, dont stop until I say so. The child was burning up, and inly speaking, he needed to be physically cooled down first. But cooling him like this couldnt involve natural wind; he had to rely on the alcohol evaporation to carry away the body heat. Actually, to prevent the child from catching a chill at this time, they had to shield him from the wind. This was not only known to Feng Jun but also to the people of Small Lake Vige, or else the Lang Family mother and daughter wouldnt have brought the straw mats. Sister-inw Ding pulled out a cotton swab and looked at the pure white cotton ball for a second, wondering: what is this snowy white thing? Of course, she was only stunned for a moment before she dipped it in alcohol and began to wipe her son down. In reality, there was no great need for disinfection at this point, and any old rag would have sufficed for wiping, but Feng Jun subconsciously felt that cotton swabs were safer, so he didnt fuss about it. The real question at the moment was whether to administer an injection or oral antibiotics. After thinking it over, he looked up at Lang Da Mei who was not too far away, Bring a bowl of hot water. Hot watersing, just at that moment, several more people came running from a distance, men and women both, with someone holding a straw mat. The Ding familys rtives had arrived. Dings eldest brother, a good seven or eight years older than the second, had a face marked by lifes hardships, looking like he was nearly fifty. He walked over through the rain, sniffed, and nced at the bottle of alcohol in Sister-inw Dings hand, Is this alcohol? Sister-inw Ding couldnt be bothered to answer him. She was busy wiping down her son, feeling his temperature rapidly drop with each pass. Xiao Douzi was a bit delirious from the fever but still conscious. Feeling a bit of relief on his body, he finally had the strength to speak, Mom, its a little better now. Chief Jia stood not far away, seeing this, he shook his head with a sneer: It was just the resurgence of a dying me. Right beside him was a woman who, noticing his expression, asked softly, Chief Jia, is there something wrong with this foreigner? Something wrong? Theres a huge problem, Chief Jia spoke with a cold face, not bothering to lower his voice, With such a severe fever, he still wants to expose the child to the wind. He really wants Xiao Douzi to die faster! Ding Ers wife turned to nce at him upon hearing this, then turned back to continue wiping her sons body. It wasnt that she didnt believe Chief Jias words, but Chief Jia had already proimed there was no hope. As a mother, of course, she would not give up any possibility. It was Ding Lao Er who red fiercely at Chief Jia, damn it, stop causing trouble. Jia Xingwang saw this look and was incensed, What do you mean, Ding Lao Er? Your child is about to be treated to death, and we cant even speak about it? Ding Lao Er, already irritated, exploded in anger, Damn it, cant you even call me second uncle? You little beast, are you looking for death? Although the Jia Family had the vige chief, the three Ding brothers were all strong young men, as well as proficient hunters and farmers, the main force of the vige hunting team; they didnt fear the Jia Family much. Jia Xingwang was somewhat intimidated by him. Just then, a big man came walking over from a distance and shouted loudly, What are you talking about, Ding Lao Er? Believe it or not, Ill tear your mouth apart? This person was Chief Jias nephew, Jia Xingquan, whose fighting ability couldpete with Lang Dajies. Come on, try toy a hand on me, said Ding Lao Er, with red in his eyes. Im already annoyed, do not seek death. However, Jia Xingquan was not afraid of him; he mocked him loudly, Your son, Xiao Douzi, might not have been doomed from the start, but you sought the help of this bullshit foreigner. Its you who have doomed your son! Huh? Feng Jun was annoyed by the noise, raised his head to look at the big man, and reached for the folding crossbow by his side. Do you not know that one should maintain silence while the doctor is treating? It was at this moment that Lang Dajie spoke out coldly, Xingquan brother, if you dont want to die, shut up! Jia Xingquan was not afraid of Ding Lao Er, but he was genuinely troubled by Lang Dajie; without giving it his all, he couldnt beat herand even if he did give it his all, it might still not be enough. But if he dared to go all out, Lang Zhen would certainly not let him offafter all, Jia Xingquan was not only a man but also older than Lang Dajie. Bullying a woman like this wouldnt be epted by any family head. Upon hearing this, Jia Xingquan immediately shut his mouth. Seeing that they had finally quieted down and the water in the bowl had also grown warm, Feng Jun turned to Xiao Douzi with a faint smile, Open your mouth, its time for medicine. Xiao Douzis mouth twitched and slowly opened, looking so listless that one had to wonder whether he had the strength to swallow the medicine. Seeing this, Feng Jun took out a ck object with a smile, If you swallow the medicine, Ill give you half a piece of chocte Do you want it? When Xiao Douzi saw the chocte, his spirits immediately lifted; he nodded slowly, Want. So, Feng Jun took out two capsules, Open your mouth, dont bite, swallow directly. Got it? The Amoxicillin capsules were quite beautiful, half blue and half white. While others simply admired their beauty, Chief Jia, upon seeing the capsules, changed his expression slightly and thought to himself, No wonder. Xiao Douzi was already quite weak, but under the enticement of chocte, he managed to swallow the two capsules, then happily began to eat the chocte. In fact, he even wanted to share it with his parents, but Ding Er and his wife refused, using the excuse that he was sick, and it wouldnt be good if it spread to them. Strictly speaking, Feng Juns treatment had many issues, but after all, it was the first appearance of penicillin in this space, and the children who grew up in the mountains had an excellent physical base. Ding Ers wife ceaselessly wiped her child with alcohol for nearly an hour, and as thest bit of alcohol was used up and the childs spirit improved, she was contemting whether to ask for more of this miraculous medicine when she heard someone say, Mother, Im hungry. It was none other than Xiao Douzi, lying on the hay. Hungry? Upon hearing this, Ding Lao Ers spirit was greatly lifted, and he turned to run back to the vige, Im getting you some food. Xiao Douzi hadnt eaten much for nearly three days, initially because he had no appetite, andter he was physically unable to. Now that he actually wanted food, even if the parents were unintelligent, they could guess that their son was improving. It was Jia Xingwang who muttered under his breath, Humph, just a rallying from the deathbed. I dont know what there is to be happy about. Ding Lao Er had no intention of dealing with him and ran off in a puff of smoke. Feng Jun called out from behind, Rice porridge, he cant eat anything dry. Ding Lao Ers voice came from afar, I know! Soon after, Xiao Douzi was holding a bowl of meat porridge, drinking it deliciously. Except for a slightly pale face, he didnt seem at all like someone who had nearly perished just a short time ago. One has to admit, children raised in this manner were exceptionally hardy. By this time, who couldnt see that the child was vastly improved? However, Feng Jun still took out two Amoxicillin capsules and handed them to Ding Ers wife, Take one at midnight and one when you get up in the morning. If there are no issues afterward, then he is indeed much better. Ding Ers wife hesitated for a moment, about to express her thanks, but Ding Lao Er had already snatched the medicine, returning it to Feng Jun, Brother Feng, how could we take away such miraculous medicine? Well bring Xiao Douzi to take it instead. Chapter 66 - 66 The Divine Doctor Was Infected Chapter 66: The Divine Doctor Was Infected Trantor: 549690339 Ding Lao Ers action disappointed more than one person. Feng Jun thought about it and felt there was some reasoning to it, so he epted the capsule, nodding with a smile, Alright then, juste over when its time. The weather has been poor these past days, and he has just recovered from a serious illness,cking in vital energy. He still needs to be careful not to catch a cold. Yes, yes, Ding Er Sao nodded continuously and agreed non-stop. Just as the onlookers whispered among themselves, Feng Jun suddenly eximed in surprise, Where did my alcohol bottle go? Younger Brother Lang pointed at Jia Xingquan, He took it away! Feng Juns face turned cold, and he reached out to grab the folding crossbow beside him, looking towards the other man with an icy gaze. Jia Xingquan had no idea that the other man was contemting killing him; he didn11 even know what a folding crossbow was. When he saw everyones gaze turning towards him, he let out a sheepish chuckle and pulled out a transparent stic bottle from his bosom. I just thought that once the divine medicine inside was used up, the bottle would serve no purpose. It was clear and translucent; it would have been a pity to throw it away. Damn it, you finally realize its divine medicine? Ding Lao Er cursed at him. He nned to say something even harsher, but his son had unexpectedlye back to life. In a moment of good mood, he couldnt be bothered to nitpick, Whether or not Feng Ges things are to be discarded, is it your ce to decide? Jia Xingquan also knew he was in the wrong and sheepishly set the bottle down took two steps back, but still gazed at the bottle with lingering affection. Right at that moment, Chief Jia walked over, raised his hand in a salute, This old mans eyesight is poor; I have neglected my distinguished guest. Please, Divine Doctor, stay in our vige to rest. Feng Jun was not particrly magnanimous, and he had already be annoyed with the Jia Family people, especially just now when Jia Xingquan had actually tried to secretly hide his stic bottle. This made him wary: A stic bottle could actually incite othersgreed? If that was the case, then there were far too many items worth coveting in his bag. Thus, he very decisively declined, and his manner was exceptionally cold, No need, once the rain stops, Ill be leaving the mountain This ce does not wee me; I have other ces to go. His words made everyone extremely awkward. When Feng Ge first arrived here, everyone did indeed behave somewhat cold and distant. Although everyone had their reasons for doing so, the fact was that in such a small vige, doctors were highly valued. The vige was too remote; for any emergency, before a doctor could be called, the patient would have already died. However, such a small vige could not afford to have a famous doctor reside there. With only a hundred or so vigers, they simply could not support a doctor- not even ten such vigesbined could support one good doctor. Most vigers would use herbal remedies for emergency treatment, but these were often makeshift with no systematic medical knowledge. One of the reasons Chief Jia became the chief was multifaceted, but an important factor was that his medical knowledge was slightly better than that of the other vigers. Now, a Divine Doctor hade to the vige, someone who was willing to stay for a while, and yet, the vigers had coldly driven him away. Everyones mood at the moment could not be worse. Dont go, Divine Doctor, Ding Lao Er called out to keep him, looking fiercely around, From now on, you are the viges honored guest. Id like to see who dares to defy that! The three Ding brothers were a significant force in the vige, and even the Jia Family was reluctant to sh with them. The brothers, along with the Lang Family people, could basically control the vige. Of course, this was also because the vige indeedcked a doctor. If they had invited bandits to reside there, surely no one would have agreed. I dare not im to be a Divine Doctor, Feng Jun waved his hand, speaking indifferently, I am not a Divine Doctor; its only that I happen to know how to treat this illness. Although he was telling the truth, others did not think so. Ding Lao Er immediately expressed, If the Divine Doctor insists on staying outside the vige, then I will stand guard for the Divine Doctor tonight. In reality, despite his robust and simple appearance, all were men, and how much smarter could one be than another? Without some wisdom, one couldnt be a good hunter. From Jia Xingquan stealing the transparent bottle to Chief Jias abnormal behavior, from arrogant to respectful, Ding Lao Er had already sensed that this Feng Ge from a foreignnd might have caught the Jia Familys attention. Attention could be well-intentioned or malicious. However, thinking of the Spiritual Hedgehogs spines on Feng Ges body, Ding Lao Er felt that this attention was likely malicious. So, he volunteered to guard the door for the Divine Doctor. Since his child was now safe and secure, having one more person at home made no difference. Ding Lao Da frowned, nced at him, then at Jia Xingquan, and said nothing. It was Ding Lao San who spoke, Second brother, Ill bring the dog from home over here. With Ding Lao Er and the dog present, Feng Juns safety would be greatly ensured. Seeing that there was no more excitement to watch, the crowd slowly dispersed after some discussion. Jia Xingwang returned home and was absolutely furious, shouting loudly, Father, why were you so courteous to that guy? Chief Jia gave him a nce. He intended to exin a few things but realized his son was quite a blockhead, so he coldly retorted, Why, shouldnt the Divine Doctor be respected? I think he just stumbled on by chance! Jia Xingwang yelled. Father, hes vying for Big Sisters hand with me. Why are you helping an outsider? Elder Sister, Elder Sister, is that all the ambition you have? Chief Jia snorted coldly, then turned and red fiercely at him, I warn you, you must show respect to the Divine Doctor. Theyre staying only temporarily Did you hear me? Thest four words, he practically roared them out, truly fierce in both voice and expression. Got it, Jia Xingwang bowed his head, responding softly, a trace of ruthlessness flickering in his eyes. Chief Jia had no interest in his sons thoughts; his frown deepened as he carefully pondered the appearance of the pills. In this ne, most internally administered medicines were decocted potions; asionally there were pills, but they were ck, brownish-ck, or grayish C white. He had never heard of blue and white striped pills before. So, Chief Jia clearly had a misunderstanding; he frowned, murmuringin a very low voice, Wood is still green, gold is still white, could this be a pill belonging to the gold and wood category? However, gold and wood are mutually destructive, right? But the pills arent green, they are blue, and blue is what exactly? That night, Ding Ers wife took Xiao Douzi for another dose of medicine. By the next morning when she brought Xiao Douzi over for his medicine again, the little guy was already lively and jumping around, desiring to walk over by himself had she not insisted on carrying him. The day still saw light rain, not heavy, but fine and continuous, and it was intermittent, making Feng Jun want to pack up and leave. Seeing this, Ding Er asked how much he owed for the medicine. Feng Jun readily dered that he had treated Xiao Douzi out of seeing his filial piety and just happened to know the cure for this illness, so hed waive the medical fee. Ding Er wouldnt take advantage of this offer so easily. He insisted that the money for the chocte could be waived, but he must pay for the medicine. Feng Jun, with a dark face, said that it was no joke, as his medicine couldnt be bought anywhere, and its value couldnt be measured with money. In the end, Ding Er and his wife were resolute in stopping him from leaving, initially pleading that the mountain roads were hard to travel. Eventually, they directly insisted that Xiao Douzi hadnt fully recovered, and Feng Jun had to stay for a couple more days. Of course, this was their way of repaying the favor, which Feng Jun understood well, but he was truly getting tired of wasting time here. It was ultimately Younger Sister Lang who intervened and made peace, suggesting that Feng Jun nned to go to Shuangxi Town for the market, intending to broaden his horizons, and once the rain stopped, Uncle Ding Er could lead the way and protect him. The suggestion was met with immediate agreement from Ding Er. His family was indeed in dire straits, but he had no problem providing manpower, and he even mentioned he had a few friends in Shuangxi Town who could ensure no one troubled Feng Jun. Hearing this, Feng Jun didnt object to this form of repayment. As the vigers gradually woke up and saw Xiao Douzi, who just yesterday had been at deaths door, running all over the ce, they were shocked and couldnt help but regret inwardly: how could they have failed to recognize such a Divine Doctor and offended him? By evening of that same day, the sky began to clear, and Feng Jun asked Ding Er if they could leave the mountain tomorrow. Ding Er said that the rain hadsted too long and much of the water umted on the mountain hadnt yet flowed down, rmending that it would be best to set out the day after tomorrow. Leaving the day after tomorrow by noon would ensure the ground wasnt too muddy for travel, and they could get out of the mountains and find a ce to rest. By the day after that one, the weather would likely warm up, baking the ground into a dry crust, convenient for passage without raising too much dust, so they could reach Shuangxi Townfortably within the day. One more day, and it would be the day of the big market-all within perfect timing. Upon reflection, Feng Jun found this n to be quite sound; the locals do indeed have their advantages, something that adventures couldnt bring. So he smiled and nodded, Thank you, Brother Ding Er. However, ns often fall short of changes. That very night, Feng Jun began to cough and have a fever, sneezing continuously. Ding Er was on gate duty that day-after all, it wasnt a hard task, and now there was also Younger Brother Lang. Seeing Feng Jun in this state, Ding Er couldnt help but ask out loud, Is it the illness passed from Xiao Douzi to you? The idea of passing an illness, which existed here as well as in the Earth Realm, suggested that ones own sickness could transfer to another person, getting themselves better-like a drowned ghost needing to pull someone underwater to die to be reborn themselves. Stop talking nonsense, Feng Jun reprimanded him, then sneezed heavily Achoo! You all okay???????????????????????????? J Could it truly be a highly contagious virus? As it turned out, everyone else was fine; it was just him who had caught something. After realizing this, Feng Jun couldnt help butment the poor constitution of his body from the Earth Realm. He took amoxicillin as soon as he felt something was wrong, but it was unclear if the viruses of this realm were particrly strong. By the next day, his symptoms not only hadnt eased but seemed to be worsening. The saying illness hits like andslide but recedes like drawing silk described this situation exactly. (Pushed to the top rmendations, there will be an extra update at dawn and also a reservation for Mondays rmended tickets.) Chapter 67 - 67 Responsibility to Earth Chapter 67: Responsibility to Earth Trantor: 549690339 Feng Jun was extremely frustrated with his own illness, Am I even worse than a child? What made him more depressed was that somehow, the news had gotten out. So everyone in the vige knew: the Divine Doctor was sick, and they all came to visit one after another. The visitors werent there to gawk; there was no rule stating that a divine doctor couldnt fall ill. In fact, everyone thought it was a good opportunity to show their goodwill. But for Feng Jun, this was just too embarrassing. Ive just started acting like a sage. When Sister Lang also came to see him and mentioned, You can rest for a few more days, theres no hurry. We can still make it if we go to the next market, Feng Jun really couldnt take it anymore, If we sell the Spirit Green Bamboo Shoots at the next market, wont the quality be affected? The Lang family also nned to attend the market this time, looking for an opportunity to sell their Spirit Green Bamboo Shoots. Once such treasures are dug up, its hard to rent them. They must be sold or used as soon as possible. Of course, they can also be dried for long-term storage, but their efficacy would be somewhat discounted. However, Sister Lang seemed to have forgotten that she had said something simr before and instead tried to deceive him, Its okay; drying them makes them even more effective. Im just worried that if we get another spell of continuous rain, it will be better to sell them earlier. Dammit, Feng Jun got annoyed. He absolutely couldnt tolerate this insult to his intelligence. So, he coughed softly, Actually, Im not sick. I was just trying to experience what Xiao Douzi felt. Ah-choo?? Hearing this powerful sneeze, even Little Brother Lang couldnt help it, Brother Feng from the Feng family, Xiao Douzi was just like this at the time. You should take your medicine quickly. You think I havent taken it? Feng Jun gave him a look, then smiled slightly, No need for medicine, Im going to use the bathroom first At this moment, Chief Jia was also gazing in this direction from the vige, pinching his thick beard under his chin and frowning heavily, muttering softly, Could it be I was wrong? Feng Jun went out for a quick leak and soon returned. The children like Little Brother Lang didnt notice anything, but Dings wife was the first to spot the difference, Your your skin looks whiter? Feng Jun took a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, drew out a lighter, lit one, and took a satisfying drag, Wasnt I always quite pale? Dings wife nudged Ding with her elbow, Hubby, hes gotten whiter, right? Dings nose twitched as he looked at the cigarette in Feng Juns hand, his eyes widening, Tobo? Sister Lang, on the other hand, was fixated on the lighter in Feng Juns hand, How did you light that up? You all are focusing on the wrong thing! Feng Jun was somewhat helpless. This time, he had recuperated for a full six days to make sure his cold was truly gone before returning to this space. Upon his return, the first thing he did was not to treat any illness, but to take a bath. The vi he stayed in had not only a shower but also a bathtub. He changed the water in the tub three times and spent an hour thoroughly cleansing himself. After the bath, he didnt rush to treat his illness, but instead took out disinfectant from the prepared supplies, sprayed it all over the room, turned on the UV light, and soaked himself in the hot tub again. He was certain that he had caught a viral cold, and as an Earthling, it was his responsibility to eliminate any potentially dangerous alien speciesespecially since the virus had been brought back by himself. In these respects, Feng Jun was very self-disciplined. After soaking in the bath again, he picked up a syringe and injected himself with antibiotics. Afterward, he didnt go out, not even to eat. He ordered takeout, and apart from taking his injections on schedule, he was either charging his batteries or ying with his mobile phone. Because he had taken a bath first when he came back, by the time he had cleaned and disinfected himself, and then, messaged Hua Hua, there was once again no response on the other end. Initially, they were having a lively conversation, and he suddenly went silent without any exnation. Its almost inevitable that the beauty would be upset. As for Feng Jun, he had no regrets about it. He was so dirty that he couldnt suppress his longing for a bath, and it was better to eliminate the virus from the other dimension sooner rather thanter. From his experience with women, there are plenty of fish in the sea. If he missed out, it just meant there was no fate between them. He would just find another target. Forcing the issue would likely end in humiliation. So he wasnt in a hurry to entice her, nning on a slow simmer over low heat. It was a choice out of necessity. If things went too smoothly, wouldnt he have to invite her out for a meal soon? But he had decided that he wouldnt go out casually until he waspletely cured. If the virus from another dimension turned out to be very potent, it could cause immeasurable damage to the Earth Realm. The diseases brought by Europeans wiped out the Incan Empire, and the Spanish flu imed tens of millions of lives. If the virus from another space was that powerful, Xiao Douzi could have pulled through, but Feng Jun, robust as he was, still struggled to control it despite medication. Feng Jun really hadnt been in contact with women for a long time, but as an Earthling, he must consciously maintain the living environment of his species. Fortunately, Hua Hua was chatting with him sporadically. During the conversations, Feng Jun learned that she seemed to be a music teacher with a public position, owned a piano store, and even ran a small music ss teaching students, so her ie was quite substantial. Yet, her biggest passion was to travel and taste various cuisines, setting off as soon as the mood struck her, without concern for summer or winter breaks, to the extent that she even left her piano store in the hands of a partner. Feng Jun asked her more than once which school she taught at, but Hua Hua only ever replied with two wordsYou guess. The two of them talked more about the scenery and delicacies of various ces when chatting. When it came to this topic, most of the time, Feng Jun only got to listen, as he was only somewhat familiar with his hometown and a certain province in the south; he wasnt very familiar with Funiu Province at all. However, Hua Hua didnt feel downhearted by the beautiful scenery; she talked about her experiences with great enthusiasm, and she was very happy even though the other person didnt understand much. Of course, Feng Jun wouldnt just listen without saying anything. At the very least, he would chime in, and he often asked questions, making him a very good conversation partner. In fact, he didnt like wooing girls this way. This was an era of fast food rtionshipshook up if it works, forget it if it doesnt, and neither party should waste time. Seizing the moment to enjoy life was the right thing to do. Even Hua Hua herself was a bit surprised by his attitude. One night, they chatted until past midnight, and she suddenly eximed, I really didnt expect to talk to you for so long. I thought you were just a yboy. Luo Hua: Youre wrong. Im not small [grinning teeth]. Hua Hua: You little rascal [knocking], flirting with your sister again [knocking] [knocking] [knocking] Luo Hua: Is this considered flirting? Could it be that sister has spent her twenty-some years of life living in a vacuum? [question] Hua Hua: Brother, Ive encountered more flirting than you can imagine. Lots of guyse up and directly ask to hang out, or they invite me for a drink, [spitting] Luo Hua: Sister, I also want to treat you to a drink [bashful] Hua Hua: Spare me,st time you said you would contact me after the meeting, and then you went missing. Youre insincere [contempt] Luo Hua: I really had somethingst time, and I also have something now. Otherwise, I would have already asked you out for a drink. Hua Hua: You have something now? Weve been chatting for two hours. At this point, are you sure you have something? [question] Luo Hua: Really, I have something Hua Hua: Doing something dodgy in the middle of the night, are you harming some young miss? [sneaky smile] Luo Hua: Not harming any young miss, Im pestering a miss [grinning teeth] Hua Hua: Enough with your nonsense, what are you actually doing right now? Luo Hua: Im afraid if I say it, you wont believe me. [awkward] Hua Hua: Are you going to speak up or not? [anger] Luo Hua: Im actually busy saving the Earth, Im not lying to you [awkward] Hua Hua:? Im off to y games. Luo Hua: I just knew it, the truth is always unwee. [sad][sad][sad] Most of the time, Hua Hua would end the chat very casually while in a good mood. Being able to say The boss is here or I have to go to ss was quite a luxury. It was precisely because of this that Feng Jun realized Hua Hua was just treating the chat as a pastime, but he was not sure whether slow-cooking this little me was appropriate or not. Some women are actually fitting for striking while the iron is hot. Without waiting for her to react, one could take her breath away instantly. Anyway, for Feng Jun, the time for striking while the iron was hot had passed, so his rtionship with Hua Hua was left up to fate. He returned this time, just to uphold the dignity of a Divine Doctor, making sure he waspletely recovered before he unhesitantly returned to Wilderness Space. This temporary return to Earth was a bit impulsive on his part; however, it was precisely because of this that he came to a realization: since he had such a fortuitous encounter, there was no need to live a repressed life. Otherwise, what was the use of such an encounter? So, he naturally started smoking, not bothering to hide it any longer. Unfortunately, neither the Ding family nor the Lang family paid attention to what was important. Even Langs eldest sister was pondering other things, Feng Jun, your hair has be very soft. This was a no-brainerFeng Jun had stayed in that space for over three months, and his hair had long matted into clumps. Now that he was back on Earth and had taken a bath, how could he not wash his hair? Yes, Dings second sister-inw also chimed in, Doctor Feng just stepped out for a bit, and he looks like apletely different person. Hearing the term Divine Doctor, Langs eldest sister finally reacted. She looked Feng Jun up and down and cautiously asked, Is your illness cured? Heh, Feng Jun chuckled lightly, not answering, but carrying an air of nonchnceIve already said Im not ill. Of course, he couldnt fool Dings second brother, a skilled hunter with exceptional observational skills. He was certain that Doctor Feng had been ill before. But it was precisely because he was sure that he admired Doctor Feng even more. As expected of a Divine Doctor, he simply went to relieve himself and cured his own illness on the spottruly, the capable are indeed capable of everything. (Extra chapter C The story will be going up on New Years Day. Pre-order your guaranteed monthly tickets for next January now. Im aiming for the rmendation list this week, so please give your support with collections and rmendation tickets.) Chapter 68: A Chance Encounter by the Way Chapter 68: A Chance Encounter by the Way Trantor: 549690339 Doctor Feng cured himself with his own urine! News like this spread through Small Lake Vige without legs, and it instantly became known everywhere. Upon hearing this, Chief Jias face immediately rxed, and he couldnt help letting out a sigh of relief, Good thing, thankfully we didnt offend this person. However, curing the illness was only one aspect; soon, there were rumors in the vige that Doctor Feng had undergone aplete change in appearance, and moreover he could start fires barehanded. Rolling smoke was another hot topic of discussion. In this space, there were tobo leaves, but no one had ever used paper to roll and smoke. Everyone used smoking pipes or water pipes, so of course, roll-your-own cigarettes were a raremodity. Even Lang Zhen, upon hearing about it, came over to ask for a roll-your-own cigarettehe was a smoker, and upon learning that there was such a way to smoke, he definitely wanted to broaden his horizons. After finishing the cigarette, he didntment on the roll-your-own but stood up to return to the vige, only leaving behind the words, Theres no need to leave too early tomorrow, we can head down the mountain together. Lang Zhen had a high prestige in the vige; when he made a decision, others usually followed without question. Even Lao Er could only mutter quietly, We were nning to head down the mountain at noon. However, Feng Jun didnt n on listening to Lang Zhen. After he had dinner and night had fallen, he quietly instructed Lao Er, Im leaving now, Ill wait for you on the road tomorrow. Lao Er was unwilling to agree, his eyes widened as if he wanted to shout. Shut up! Feng Jun rebuked in a low voice, Ive brought some other supplies that I have to fetch; its enough that you know this, dont mention it to anyone else. After a moment of stunned silence, Lao Er spoke in a hushed voice, You can go, but youll have to take me with you. I made a promise to ensure your safety. Theres no need, Feng Jun dismissed with a wave of his hand, speaking indifferently, I dont want you to see where Im getting the things from. These words carried a hint of mistrust, but Lao Er held no discontent. In his eyes, not only were Doctor Fengs medical skills astounding, but the objects he possessed were also exceedingly extraordinary; it waspletely within his right to say such a thing. So he only chuckled dryly, Cant I just move far away from you and not look? No, Feng Jun slowly and firmly shook his head, Brother Lao Er, its not that I dont trust you, but sometimes, its better not to know certain things. Lao Er was a resourceful hunter, but he had not experienced an era of knowledge explosion. His experiences were naturally limited, and after hearing Feng Juns words, he remained baffled for a full five minutes before he roughly understood the logic behind them, and even then it wasnt very clear. In any case, he felt there was some reason to Feng Juns words, but exactly where the ingenuityy, he couldnt articte. Seeing that he had fallen silent, Feng Jun stood up and walked down the narrow pathway. Lao Er lifted his hand, intending to stop him, but after pondering for a moment, he ultimately gave up. After walking for about a mile down the narrow path in the dark, Feng Jun stopped. He took out his infrared binocrs and looked back. A white figure hesitated at the entrance to the vige for a long time before ultimately not following. After seeing the white figure return, Feng Jun finally let out a sigh of relief, Luckily I was cautious. He waited another half an hour before starting to move towards the mountainside; he nned to pack up his shelter in the night. The next day, close to noon, a group of more than ten people from Small Lake Vige had traveled about ten miles from the foot of the mountain. They originally nned to set off at noon, but since the Divine Doctor had left early, Lao Er and Younger Sister Lang were eager to catch up, so everyone began descending the mountain at the time of the third lunar hour. As they walked, Lao San called out, The one in the grey clothes by the roadside, thats the Divine Doctor, isnt it? Feng Jun had been waiting here for a while. There was a lot of stuff in his shelter, and although he had a heavy-duty motorcycle, the effectiveness of a motorcycle on mountain roads was truly better left unsaid. Bringing the motorcycle up was a tremendous effort, taking no less than two days. So he sent the motorcycle back to Earth and came here alone. Only after ensuring that the road ahead was clear did he retrieve the motorcycle and other supplies. The Bidirectional Gate really was convenient. Having gotten used to this method, even if it used a bit of electricity, he couldnt help but want to take the easy route, which just goes to show its easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but hard to return to frugality from extravagance. After the group converged, Feng Jun realized that this time many people from Small Lake Vige hade out for the marketseventeen or eighteen in total. Just from the Lang Family, there were Lang Zhen, Younger Sister Lang, and Younger Brother Lang, three people; and from the Jia Family, there were Lao Er and his wife, another three. Chief Jia and his son Jia Xingwang also came out, but Jia Xingquan did note there needed to be some defensive power left in the vige. Younger Sister Lang was very interested in the motorcycle equipped with a front loader and volunteered to push it. Seeing this, Jia Xingwang couldnt help muttering softly, Its just a two-wheeled vehicle for carrying things; whats so special about it? Lao Er gave him a look, Your family only has the wheelbarrow; you really dont have a two-wheeled one. Lao San also joined in the tease, Look at those wheels, theyre stic and make pushing easier. Its impressive Dont evenpare it to wooden wheel carts. Jia Xingwang was left speechless, and Feng Jun merely smiled without saying a word, thinking to himself that the motorcycle could actually be ridden, but he didnt want to scare them. Because they had starteding down the mountain early, they emerged from the mountainside just before the end of the morning watch, not even three oclock in the afternoon. However, everyone decided not to continue traveling. After leaving the mountain, the sun was quite harsh, but the ground was still somewhat soft. It seemed better to rest early and get up tomorrow morning to travel while it was still cool, when the ground should also be easier to traverse. They chose arge, t area to rest, a ce that had been smoothed out by human hands, yet still retained somerge trees. Feng Jun took some stands from the cart and set up a canopy, then he took out a portable camp bed, unfolded it, andy down to cool off. Such gadgets weremonce on Earth, but to the people of Small Lake Vige, they were the epitome of high technology. Younger Sister Lang showed no hesitation and plopped down on the camp bed. She felt a bit of give in it and bounced on it a few times for good measure. Feng Jun smiled, but in his heart he was secretly worrying, My dear little auntie, please dont break the bed. Jia Xingwang found a rock to sit on and red venomously towards the canopy. Everyone restedzily until the hour of You, when the sun was not so toxic, and only then did Younger Sister Lang lead the women and children to gather dried firewood to bring back, nning to boil water and cook. Lao Sans wife took out a flint stone, just about to strike a fire, when Younger Sister Lang suddenly turned her head and shouted towards Feng Jun, Brother Feng,e here quickly light a fire for us. Feng Jun pulled out a cigarette, handed one to Lang Zhen, took one for himself, then took out a lighter, lit the cigarettes for both of them, and with a flick of his wrist tossed it to Younger Sister Lang, Press that little button! With lightning speed, Younger Sister Lang stretched out her hand and firmly snatched the lighter from the air. She had already seen how Feng Jun used it to light a fire, so such foolproof operation was no challenge for her. After igniting the firewood, Younger Sister Lang looked at the lighter and was somewhat reluctant to return it to Feng Jun; it was truly too convenient. However, she eventually handed the lighter back to him. Heading out to the market, everyone brought some dry food with them. Starting a fire was simply to boil some hot water and to provide some illumination, to avoid any unwee creatures stumbling upon them in the dark. As it turned out, this t piece ofnd was not exclusive to Small Lake Vige. Before it got dark, two more groups arrived, also seeking rest. They were from two other viges. The people from the three viges were familiar with each other, and meeting in the wilderness, they all struck up lively conversations. One of the viges, called Qjnglong Valley, had a lean middle-aged man leading them, whom everyone called Brother Hao. His prestige was extremely high, and not just among the people of his vige. Even Lao Sans brother Lao Er treated him with considerable respect. Brother Hao braved this excursion with a gourd of alcohol, cheerfully calling out to everyone, Come, try some fruit wine I brewed Lone Wolf, would you like some? Lang Zhen nced at him, shook his head slightly, and said nothing. Brother Hao was not annoyed but continued cheerfully, pointing at him, I mean, walking around with such a stern face all the time, whats the point? Lang Zhen nced at him again and actually stood up, walking away into the distance. His bluntck of courtesy visibly displeased the people from Qinglong Valley, but considering Lone Wolfs reputation was on par with Brother Haos, they could only inwardly fume. Brother Hao, however, didnt take it to heart and continued to invite others to join him. He even greeted Feng Jun, This young brother, its rare to see you quite the unique character, care for some wine? Feng Jun wasnt familiar with him and felt a bit strange why this guy would offer a drink to someone dressed so peculiarly, so he smiled and shook his head, Forgetit, I cant hold my liquor, one ss and Im gone. Tsk, a girl from Qinglong Vige scoffed disdainfully, Turns out hes a foreigner If you cant drink, can you even call yourself a man? Before Feng Jun could react, Younger Sister Lang jumped up, Lian Jiaojiao, do you know how to talk? Whether he drinks or not is none of your damn business! Lian Jiaojiao was slightly apprehensive insideYounger Sister Lang was quite infamous for her fighting ability. But she thought for a moment, with so many people around her, why should she be afraid? So sheughed lightly, Im talking about the foreigner, whats it to you, Big Sister? As she spoke, she nced at Jia Xingwang and spoke in a teasing manner, Brother Xingwang is so enchanted by you that hes lost his appetite; when you speak like this, consider his feelings, will you? Jia Xingwang was already filled with frustration, and her words only fueled his anger. But just then, Chief Jia cleared his throat lightly, Young Master Feng is a rare sight, a divine doctor. You little girl, best not cause more trouble. Lian Jiaojiao, seeing Small Lake Viges chief speaking out, didnt dare to say more, grudgingly closing her mouth. But upon hearing this, Brother Hao looked at Feng Jun with interest, Oh, Im really sorry then, such a young and handsome divine doctor. The words werent said with good intentionson this martial ne,menting on a mans good looks was often a doubting of his martial prowess. And speaking of a young physician, the malice became even clearer. Who wouldnt know that being a physician was all about experience? A good doctor not only needed to have an excellent lineage but also sufficient cases to practice on. Chapter 69: The Brain Hole of a Master Chapter 69: The Brain Hole of a Master Trantor: 549690339 Feng Jun detected the malice in Hao Ges voice and simply stood up, leaving the warmth of the fire. Once the market was over, he nned to leave this ce. It wasnt worth stirring up trouble over a few harsh words. Seeing him walk away, Hao Ges face darkened slightly. At that moment, Ding Familys second son spoke, Feng Ge is just like that, cold on the outside, warm on the inside. Hao Ge, dont take it to heart he saved my Xiao Douzis life. Oh? Hao Ge nced at him, nodded slightly, and spoke emotionlessly, Those with ability often have a bit of pride. Feng Jun sat on his camp bed and pulled out another cigarette to light, when someone approached and reached out a hand to him. Feng Jun nced at Lang Zhen, silently handed over a cigarette, and passed the lighter as well. Lang Zhen didnt take the lighter but instead took the burning cigarette from his hand and used it to light his own. Taking a deep drag, he exhaled a thick cloud of smoke and sinctly uttered four words, Youre very wasteful. Feng Jun was stunned for a while before he realized what the other person was referring to. So using a lighter to light a cigarette was too wasteful, since there was already a lit one, you might as well use that to light your own. The people of this realm lived so frugally. He chuckled, replying nonchntly, Im used to it. Lang Zhen didnt argue with him but just plopped down beside him. After another puff of smoke, Lang Zhen spoke up, his words still sinct, What brings you here? Feng Jun turned his head to look at him and, after a moments thought, pulled out an item and handed it over, Im looking for more of these sorts of things. What he held was none other than the Jade Gourd Pendant he had bought for a hundred yuan in the Earth Realm. He had never mentioned his purpose to anyone, but considering Lone Wolf had seen the world, he showed him the object. Lang Zhen held the cigarette in his mouth, reached out with his single arm to take the Jade Gourd, briefly examined it, and weighed it in his hand. He snorted unimpressedly and casually handed it back, So its for breaking rocks. Feng Jun was now defiant, Breaking rocks? Do you know where this thing can be found? Of course, I do, Lang Zhen answered casually, then spoke with certainty, Youre not here for this object. Tell me your real purpose. Feng Jun felt ted inside but wore a hesitant expression on his face, You know where to find this item? Hmm, Lang Zhen hummed softly, squinting his eyes, dragging on his cigarette, and said no more. Feng Jun thought for a bit and then chuckled dryly, Well, besides this object I came for cultivation. He knew that Langs sister referred to martial arts as cultivation, or practice, so he, of course, had to speak of cultivation. Cultivation naturally referred to the path of immortality, not just mere martial training. Lang Zhen turned his head in surprise at the word cultivation, his face a capital letter of bafflement, Cultivation? Youve never heard of cultivation? Feng Jun scratched his head and came up with another term, I mean cultivation of immortality! Lang Zhens mouth hung open, even more baffled, Cultivation of immortality? Tsk, you havent even heard of that? Feng Jun clicked his tongue in frustration, You must at least know about Xianxia, right? This time, Lang Zhen was not more bewildered, but not much better off either, blinking and wondering, Xianxia? Sheesh, how can I not make you understand? Feng Jun spread his hands in helplessness, Im talking about the cultivation path, immortality cultivation, breaking through oneself, seeking eternal life you dont understand any of these? Shh, Lang Zhen lifted a finger to his lips and looked around, whispering, Remember, do not speak casually of immortality cultivation. This time, it was Feng Juns turn to be startled, Why cant I mention it? Because those people possess vast divine skills, Lang Zhen spoke expressionlessly, Actually, Ive known what you meant all along, I just wanted to hear those words from your mouth. What? Feng Jun almost thought he had misheard. After a pause, he looked at the other with an expression as if constipated, gritting his teeth, he asked, What if I didnt say it? Lang Zhen took another deep inhale of smoke and exhaled it before replying indifferently, Then youll have to thinkof another term. Dammit, cant you drop the sardonicism? Feng Jun felt a bit lost for words, Thats really sneaky! Lang Zhen turned his head again, looking earnestly at him, Sneaky? Feng Jun feltpletely defeated and so got straight to the point, Im here seeking an opportunity for cultivation. Just say immortality cultivation, Lang Zhen spoke nonchntly, I guessed as much already. Feng Jun grew increasingly speechless. Youre the one who told me not to say those words, and yet you say them so easily? Is the top expert of Small Lake Vige, who appears cold, actually a goof missing a few strings? Seeing that he remained silent, Lang Zhen spoke again, Really, dont mention immortality cultivation lightly. Didnt your family warn you about this before you left home? Feng Jun stared nkly at him, a master, youve already said that word twice. Seeing his dumb and silly look, Lang Zhen nodded with satisfaction, It seems your family has told you about these By the way, yesterday morning, was that a Cleaning Spell you used? Feng Jun stretched out his right hand, silently crushed the cigarette butt, then pulled out another cigarette and lit it with a lighter. He didnt know what to say anymore, at that moment, he missed a girl named Jing Jing a little. So, not only are masters funny, but they also have super big imaginations. Alright, my apologies, Lang Zhen grinned, But Im really curious, are the cultivation techniques of your n not enough? Or are you sent out by your n for training? Feng Jun was silent again, waited a while, and upon seeing that the other party stopped talking, he cleared his throat and nodded solemnly, You know its good, dont go spreading it around. I dont know anything, Lang Zhen shookhis head, Maybe you were kicked out of your family, is that possible? Master, youre truly experienced in escorting, all kinds of novel plotse so easy to you, Feng Jun was even more speechless. Lang Zhen continued with his collection of novel plots, Maybe youve been repudiated Stop there, Feng Jun couldnt bear it any longer, Im saying I am looking for opportunities for cultivation. Alright, looking for opportunities, Lang Zhen didnt mind his tone, But I still want to ask, if you really were repudiated, what do you think about my eldest sister Hmm? Feng Jun hummed lightly, a dense murderous intent emerging in his eyes as he gritted his teeth and said, Im saying stop! Okay, Lang Zhen sighed helplessly, My eldest sister is actually not bad Anyway, Ill talk serious, the cultivation youre talking about is a taboo subject among themon folk, once someone mentions it, they are certain to be ughtered by cultivators. In fact, he didnt dare to casually mention the word cultivation, so naturally, he changed it to cultivation path, thinking that this word substitution was indeed not bad. Feng Jun waited a moment, and seeing that he did not borate further, then asked aloud, Why cant it be mentioned? Lang Zhen looked at him with startled eyes, still with a dumbfounded expression, You you dont know? I dont know, Feng Jun shook his head straightforwardly, No one told me this. Thats why youre too green, you really need toe out for training, Lang Zhen took the liberty of imagining the reasons, he stretched out his single arm to point at him, Cultivation, it definitely involves resources, just like how my eldest sister and the others practice, they need Body Tempering Pills, Foundation Establishment Pills, and the like Upon hearing the words eldest sister, Feng Jun almost lost his cool again. But then, he froze, Body Tempering Pill, Foundation Establishment Pill? Didnt the eldest sister mention it? Lang Zhen sighed, this time with genuine sincerity, and a heavy heart, I cant afford them, there are just so many resources, and you guys in cultivation, also need resources. I understand, Feng Jun nodded, now he truly understood, the materials of this ne cant support everyones cultivation, hence the rted resources are naturally monopolized by a small group of people. He had no intention of pondering why Lone Wolf would consider him a cultivator, but that did not prevent him from taking advantage of this mistake, so he too sighed, Its okay without resources, getting some cultivation techniques can also do the job. This was a typical move of getting something for nothing, and an exceptionally clumsy method at that. Being a cultivator already, why look for more cultivation techniques? Ordinary people would be the ones concerned with Immortal Cultivation Techniques, right? With Lang Zhens wide experience, seeing through this charade really wouldnt be too difficult. But ironically, Lang Zhen had already made up his mind because ever since Feng Jun appeared, he had behaved too strangely. Setting aside the hairstyle, dress, ent, and various oddities, just think about the blue and white pills, which made Lone Wolf daydream. Just like Chief Jia, he was very certain that these were not ordinary pills, but ones that only cultivators could produce. So, for such a clumsy excuse, Lang Zhen actually believed it. He hesitated for a long time before finally speaking hesitantly, As for this cultivation technique, there might be some clues. Feng Jun nced at him in astonishment, You have clues? Cough, cough, Lang Zhen coughed dryly, pulled out his tobo pipe with one hand, proficiently loaded it with tobo, and started smoking in silence. His attitude was clear: Is it appropriate for you to ask me like this? Feng Jun wanted to continue asking, but inexplicably felt a hint of malice. He turned his head and saw Jia Xingwang sitting by the fire pit, staring fiercely at him. Clearly, he was very annoyed to see his future father-inw having a pleasant chat with someone. Just then, Lang Zhen spoke again, About the cultivation technique, I still need to ask a friend, but, since Ive helped you out, theres a small condition that I hope Brother Feng can agree to. Whats the condition? As soon as Feng Jun asked, he realized it, he turned his head to look at Lang Zhen, astonished, Youre not thinking of embarking on the cultivation path as well, are you? Lang Zhen sighed, but his eyes showed a flicker of fanaticism, If possible, who wouldnt want to practice? Not only do I want to, all my Lang family descendants do. Brother Feng, you have an impressive background, since we are fated to meet, I hope Brother Feng can show us some pity. Feng Jun bit back bitterly: You sure have a lot of confidence in me, but Im having a hard time spinning the tale any further (Three chapters today, calling for clicks, rmendations, and favorites. The book will be published on the shelf in early next month. Those who want to throw a monthly vote to Feng Xiao, please hurry up to see the guaranteed monthly votes, if youre not subscribed to a book, consider Seeking the Love Envoy.) Chapter 70: Who is Trying to Mess with Him? Chapter 70: Who is Trying to Mess with Him? Trantor: 549690339 | Feng Jun really had some tricks up his sleeve when it came to deceiving people. He stopped discussing cultivation techniques and changed the topic, So, do you know of any cultivation resources nearby? Seeing that he didnt directly answer, Lang Zhen knew that the other party didnt want tomit to the matter, but he didnt feel disappointed. Guiding others in cultivation was no small matter; one shouldnt make hasty decisions anyway, and Fengs reaction was pretty normal. In fact, the fact that the other party didnt turn hostile or scold him right away was already a sign of considerable goodwill. However, regarding Feng Juns question, he was still somewhat puzzled, and could only shake his head, Resources, are you talking about spiritual objects? How would I know about any resources? Feng Jun snorted internally, but his expression remained unchanged, Are there any spirit stones? Spirit stones? Lang Zhens face was filled with confusion. To be honest, he had been confused more times today than he had been in the past yearbined, What are those? Feng Jun was already ustomed to his state, so he very straightforwardly tried another term, Or perhaps Immortal Stones? Lang Zhen continued to be baffled, Immortal Stones what are those? Although, I have heard people mention immortal emissaries. Feng Jun scratched his head in frustration, then took out a cigarette and lit it, Then energy stones? Immortal treasures? Spirit Crystals? Immortal Crystals? He temporarily couldnt get hold of any cultivation techniques, but he knew getting anxious was useless, so he decided to settle for the next best thing, to see if he could get some spirit stones. He had been entering and leaving his space more frequently recently and found this to be incredibly convenient. However, the lengthy charging process was driving him insane. He hoped to obtain a few spirit stones, as converting these into energy points was really fast and convenient. If he managed to have an abundance of energy points, he could go in whenever he wanted,e out whenever he wished, in and out, out and in Why does this thought feel a bit dirty? Immortal Crystals, Lang Zhen murmured softly, his eyes lighting up, So the spirit stones youre talking about are Immortal Crystals? Upon hearing that, Feng Jun perked up, Really, have you seen them? No, Lang Zhen shook his head decisively, Those are resources used by cultivators, how could I have seen them? Ive only heard people mention them. Feng Juns eyes rolled around, Then, what color did they say these Immortal Crystals were? How would I know that, Lang Zhen said with a wry smile, shaking his head. Then he ventured to ask tentatively, The spirit stones youre talking about what color are they? If you dont know, then forgetit, Feng Jun waved his hand dismissively, speaking indifferently. As for the color of spirit stones, hepletely ignored the question. A cultivator should maintain the deportment of a cultivator. As expected, Lang Zhens mouth moved, but in the end, he didnt dare to continue asking. In any case, for Feng Jun, tonights gains were substantial. He not only found out that Lone Wolf was a motormouth and a joker, but he was also delighted to learn that this ne indeed had cultivators. At the end of the hour of Yin, which is around four in the morning, dawn was breaking, and the people from the three viges were already up, quickly getting ready to take advantage of the cool early morning to hastily set out. Because Small Lake Vige had Doctor Fengsrge two-wheeled cart, they moved a bit slower. Pushing a motorbike on these dirt roads was genuinely challenging; it wasnt even as fast as those who carried goods with a carrying pole. Of course, the motorbike was very heavy, and Feng Jun had loaded it with too many items, which was quite significant. However, after walking forty or fifty miles, the advantages of having a vehicle became apparent. The people from Small Lake Vige could put their belongings on the cart and then take turns pushing the motorbike while the others could walk empty-handed. Only Jia Xingwang, who had a grudge against Feng Jun, preferred to carry a basket rather than take advantage of the convenience offered. When it was nearing noon, and the sun became increasingly scorching, Shuangxi Town was just ahead. Everyone put in a bit more effort and finally reached the town. The town was really small, basically two streets forming a cross, with the busiest area around the crossroads. The ce for the market wasnt at the crossroads but on arge t piece ofnd on the southern side of the town, next to the road. This tnd was about a hundred acres in size, with an even surface, and there was a row of big trees with thick trunks in the middle, which provided shelter from wind and rain, as well as shade from the sun. Tomorrow was the market day; those who arrived early today could first upy a spot in the shade of the trees. Feng Jun also wanted to secure a cool spot because he was particrly averse to heat. But seeing how fiercely everyone was vying for shade, he simply found an area without much shade, set up a stand to erect a shaded canopy, and then put up a camp bed. He had barely sat on the camp bed for half a minute when he saw Lang Zhen strolling over, leisurely as ever. He casually nodded at Feng Jun, Seeing you set up like this, are you nning to set up a stall too? Yes, Feng Jun responded with a smile, nodding, Since Ivee to the market, I definitely want to try settingup a stall. Its a rare experience. What he meant was that now he hade to this ne, he wanted to enjoy the pleasure of running a stall. But Lang Zhen obviously misunderstood and nodded slightly, Thats true, its all part of the experience. You have to try everything What are you nning to sell? After thinking for a moment, Feng Jun answered, How about selling lighters? That item is a bit too luxurious for Shuangxi Town, Lang Zhenmented, In fact, its not much better than flint. Ordinary households dont need to spend big money on it, and its a pity to sell it cheap, better change to another kind of goods I think chocte would be good. Chocte is also a luxury, but it has a unique taste with no substitute. Shuangxi Town might not have many wealthy people, but thats just a low proportion. In absolute numbers, there are still quite a few, and with chocte being so delicious, it is bound to sell well. However, Feng Jun frowned and replied, Its too hot, the chocte will melt. After thinking it over, he decided to change the item, How about I sell cigarettes instead? That evening, the market became more crowded, with some already starting to do business. There were those selling herbal tea and also street snacks, creating a lively and noisy atmosphere. Younger Sister Lang brought Younger Brother Lang, and the two siblings were weaving through the crowd, asionally stopping to talk to people. Feng Jun didnt even need to look to guess that the siblings were definitely promoting Spirit Green Bamboo Shoots among the crowdthe good stuff couldnt be simply disyed at a stall for sale. It had to be through private contact, to first gather a few potential buyers with the intent to purchase. At this moment, Lang Zhen looked the part of the esteemed figure once again. He sat on a portable bed, quietly smoking a pipe. The glowing ember on the pipe flickered in brightness, casting reflections on his expressionless face. Around the hour of Hai, which is after nine oclock at night, over a dozen men entered the market. Leading the group were two constables, followed by a bunch of strong men, each with a certain ruffian air about them, obviously no good at first nce. After ncing around, the constables eyes lit up when they saw Feng Jun and they walked straight towards him. Feng Jun didnt need to think twice; with that kind of approach, it was clear these men were here to make trouble. The way people did things in this space reallycked subtlety; the two constables didnt bother with deception or beating around the bush with anyone else and went straight to the point. Approaching Feng Jun, one of the towering constables spoke out loudly, Where are you from, and whats your business here? Feng Jun shed a grin, Im just passing through. I heard theres a big market here tomorrow, so I came to take a look. Passing through? The towering constable scrutinized him before stretching out his hand with a voice that resonated like a bell, You look suspiciously like a thiefs scout with that strange appearance Showyour identity proof! Where would Feng Jun have any identity proof? However, having spent some time in Small Lake Vige, he had his gains, so he replied nonchntly, Im not setting up a stall. Why would I need identity proof? In this realm, the management was muchxer than in the Earth Realm. Identity proof was indeed important, but if you werent engaged in certain significant affairs, it didnt matter whether you had an identity or not. Otherwise, there would not be so many unregistered or runaway households. Just like in Small Lake Vige, many people still do not have identities, but that does not prevent them froming to the market. They just dont set up stalls after all, the Official Government is entitled to investigate your identity if you run a stall. For instance, Younger Sister Lang was able to kill a middle-aged man without any hesitationif everyones identity were registered and their whereabouts clear, how could she dare to kill so casually? However, even though what Feng Jun said made sense to everyone, these men who came looking for him certainly had their reasons. The muscr constable sneered, Oh, who told you we cant check identities if you dont have a stall? Are you the constable, or am I? Another man, standing with his arms crossed, red and spoke with a menacing tone, Boy, the Official Government is searching for runaway households, who cares if youre not settingup a stall! The statement was correct, of course. Runaway households can be searched at any time, which is politically correct. But toe directly to him and then talk about searching for runaways, there was a clear intention behind it. Brother Hu, Brother Hu, someone called out from a distance, and then ran over. It was none other than Second Master Ding. He greeted one of the men with a cupped fist salute and said with a smile, Brother Hu, this is Doctor Feng, who saved my sons life. I am willing to vouch for him, so theres no need to check, right? Second Master Ding had mentioned he knew some friends in town, and he wasnt just boasting. Brother Hu was a stocky man who looked Second Master Ding up and down and asked with a frown, Who are you? Second Master Ding widened his eyes in anger, Im Second Master Ding of Small Lake Vige Brother Hu, when you were thrown off your horse, didnt I Oh, I remember now, Brother Hu interrupted, spreading his hands, Old Second, you know Im just a in man; I cant help you with this Let me exin this to you. He pulled Second Master Ding aside before whispering, Someones trying to mess with him, talking to me is useless. Besides isnt Doctor Fengs outfit way too weird? Hisint actually had some meritif Feng Jun hadnt been dressed so oddly, perhaps he could have intervened on Fengs behalf. Hearing this, Second Master Dings face turned dark, Whos trying to mess with him? (First update, second update at nine oclock tonight, please click, rmend and collect.) Chapter 71: The Majesty of Lone Wolf Chapter 71: The Majesty of Lone Wolf Trantor: 549690339 Faced with Ding Lao Ers question, Xi San Ge did not answer directly but his expression darkened, Lao Er, Im just amoner If the constable has received a bribe, how could I go ask? Although he owed Ding Lao Er a favor, he could not even remember the mans face, which spoke volumes about their rtionship. Of course, if it were something concerning Ding Lao Er himself, he might consider stepping in, but he was not interested in meddling with other peoples affairs. However, Ding Lao Er was also shrewd. After a pause, he gritted his teeth and spoke, San Ge, Ive vouched for this person, ask around and see how much the service will cost. Upon hearing this, Xi San Ge was slightly taken aback. He knew these mountain vigers too well; they lived extremely tough lives and hardly had any spare cash on hand. So, he lowered his voice, kindly advising the other party, Lao Er, the one leading the team today is Wang Er, and that guy is ruthless. What Im saying is, since your sons illness has already been cured, why bother getting involved in this mess? I cant just ignore it, they didnt even ask for the medical fee, Ding Lao Er shook his head decisively, If I dont handle this, how can I face myselfter? After saying this, he gave Xi San Ge a respectful bow, speaking sincerely, I hope you can help make some inquiries. Xi San Ge looked at him, sighed, shook his head, and then walked over to the stout constable to whisper. The stout constable was also keenly aware of the situation and, after listening intently for a moment, gave Ding Lao Er a questioning look. Ding Lao Er nodded firmly: No mistake, Im standing behind this person. The stout constable pondered for a bit and then stealthily raised three fingers. Seeing this, Ding Lao Er was momentarily dumbfounded. After a moments thought, he stepped forward and spoke in a low voice, Silver coins? As if its so rare, the stout man nced at him with contempt and replied quietly, Could it be copper coins? With a wry smile, Ding Lao Er said helplessly, Brother Wang Er, if its three hundred copper coins, I could scrape it together. He didnt think Feng Jun wasnt worth three silver coins; the problem was that he genuinely did not have that much money. He believed that the asking price was a bit inted. After all, the reward for reporting a fugitive to the Official Government was just ten copper coins. If you dont have the money, quit your yapping! The stout constable immediately turned hostile, Dont talk to me about a ten-copper-coin reward, who can assure theres no murder case on him? Seeing this, Xi San Ge quickly spoke up to persuade Ding Lao Er, Listen, Brother Er is always fair in his dealings. Its only because I spoke for you that weve gotten this far. Try sending someone else and see how much theyd have to pay. How could Ding Lao Er not believe that? Of course, he knew that since constable Wang Er was out to get Feng Jun, he must have been bribed, and stopping him would cost a significant sumthis was a matter of Wang Ers reputation. Out of options, he suddenly heard someone snort coldly, Really? Let me take over then, how much money should be spent? The sky was already dark by now, and though there was moonlight and torches, visibility was still poor. The figure speaking was not far behind Feng Jun, with a flickering red light in front. The stout constable had decent eyesight but could only see that the other party had lost an arm. He sneered, You, a dead cripple, get out of the way. Can youe up with five silver coins? The shadow coughed and stood up,ing over with an expressionless face to ask, What did you call me? Upon closer inspection, the stout constable was scared out of his wits and hurriedly bowed, stering a smile on his face, It turns out to be Brother Wolf, long time no see. Are you here to vouch for this kid too? Lang Zhen sized him up and said casually, If you leave now, I wont hold your insults against you. Brother Wolf, youre making it hard for me by speaking like this, the stout constable forced a smile, only fearing the others martial prowess while not really afraid of anything else, Searching for escaped convicts is my duty. Lang Zhen looked at him strangely for a long while before asking, Are you that tough, does Lu Mazi know that? At this, Wang Er suddenly inhaled a breath of cold air, Do you know Head Catcher Lu? Having served as a constable for more than a year or two here, he was aware of Lang Zhens reputation and knew him as someone not to be trifled with, which was why he had never provoked him. As for the rtionship between Lang Zhen and Head Catcher Lu, he had never heard anyone mention it, but daring to call Head Catcher Lu by Lu Mazi was telling enough. Lang Zhen had no intention of exining their rtionship and just looked at him indifferently, uttering four words, Are you leaving or not? It must be said, the name Lone Wolf still carried a fair amount of intimidation. As long as he didnt show his foolish side, most people couldnt withstand the pressure. However, Wang Er was not too frightened and said through clenched teeth, Brother Wolf, its easy for you to ask me to leave, but once it gets out, even if it is you hindering my official duties, at Head Lus ce, its hard to avoid being passive. Oh? Lang Zhen gave him a strange look, Is this still about money? Money is certainly needed; I cante out for nothing, theds need food and drink, Wang Er brazenly stated, Brother Wolf, I respect you as a senior, just two silver coins will do, This condition was a silver coin cheaper than the price offered to Ding Lao Er, but Ding Lao Er didnt mind. It was only right that it was cheaper for Lang Zhen to intervene; otherwise, there would be problems. Truth be told, he was somewhat surprised by Wang Ers audacity, You dont even care about Lord Wolfs reputation? Brother Wolf has his own situation, and I have mine, Wang Er said expressionlessly, I dont really want to take the money, but doing so would break the rules. Lang Zhen cocked his head to look at him, not uttering a word, until he had finished a pot of tobo. Then, he asked, Will you still walk the night roads in the future? It was a bald-faced threat, beyond dispute. But when ites to threats, it all depends on who is making them. If Ding Lao Er said this, Wang Er would have treated it as hot airdaring him to try something. But when it came from the notorious Lone Wolf, Wang Er dared not take it lightly. After all, how did Lone Wolf earn his title? By being bold enough to fight, daring to ambush, bravely risking it all. Putting that aside, Wang Er cared about face, and so did Lang Zhen. With the words out in the open, as long as Wang Er avoided misfortune, Lang Zhen would feel embarrassed to face anyone. So, hearing this, Wang Ers face immediately turned as bitter as it could possibly be, Lord Wolf, you are my senior, why make things difficult for me? There, it had gone from Brother Wolf to Lord Wolf. Lang Zhen nced at him indifferently, walked over to Feng Jun, reached for a pack of cigarettes on the camp bed, took one out, expertly lit it with a lighter, and then exhaled a puff of smoke before he asked in a deep voice, Who troubled whom first? Wang Er answered righteously, Im just fulfilling someones request, a matter of loyalty. People should stand by theirmitments. That really was a difficult onemaking such self- serving behavior sound so righteous and honorable. Lang Zhen had also mingled in the underworld, although he was unmistakably a master, his thought process was still that of the underworld. So, he didnt bother to ask who was stirring up trouble It wasnt necessary, really wasnt. He just snorted softly, The person who asked you to do this is harming you. Wang Er heard the words, but he didnt take them to heart. He took Lord Wolfs meaning to be that the person who had employed him hadnt informed him that behind the Divine Doctor stood the support of Lang Zhenstrong and unwavering support, at that. So, he gave a sheepishugh, and with his men, was about to skedaddle. Hold on, Lang Zhen hummed, raising his hand and tossing the lighter over, A tip for you, to help you be more observant. Wang Er had already noticed the lighter being used for the cigarette and to say he wasnt tempted would be a lie, but he hadnt dared covet it. Now, seeing Lang Zhen actually throwing the item to him, he caught it, nodding and bowing gratefully, Thankyou, Lord Wolf, thankyou Divine Doctor. Feng Jun couldnt even be bothered to nce at him, waiting for these people to leave before smiling at Lang Zhen, Youre quite generous. Its nothing to you, Lang Zhen smiled back. At first, he found the lighter incredibly wondrous, but when he heard that Feng Jun nned to sell them at a stall, he realized what was a novelty to him was truly nothing much for Feng Jun. It was like growing a vegetable patch at homebuying vegetables costs others money, but for the grower with excess produce, giving away a few pounds doesnt hurt. Feng Jun, full of enthusiasm, then asked, Your rtionship with Lu Mazi Howe these constables dont know about it? I dont need him, Lang Zhen replied with feigned arrogance, If it werent for you, I wouldnt have bothered to open my mouth. That was indeed what he really thought. In fact, from the beginning, he had no intention to get involved, so he hid in the shadows silently. He wanted to see how Feng Jun would handle thingsa mighty Cultivator surely couldnt struggle with such a trivial situation, could he? Yet, it was unfortunate timing that Ding Lao Er made his move, showing quite a bit of responsibility. And it was a great pity that Wang Er was not very cooperative, demanding a hefty price of three silver dors. Seeing Ding Lao Er rejected, Lang Zhen knew he had to step in. It was one of their own who had been saved, and Ding Lao Er had shown such determinationeven if it wasnt effective. If Lang Zhen himself continued to stand aside, what would Feng Jun think of him? Indeed, Lang Zhen, who had originally nned to watch from a distance and judge the calibre of the Cultivator, was forcefully dragged into the fray by Ding Lao Er. Feng Jun was oblivious to the fact that because of Ding Lao Ers intervention, he had avoided another assessment of his identity. The next day, a little after four in the morning, when the sky was just lightening, the number of people at the local market surged. Many lived within dozens of miles around and brought various produce to sell. Feng Jun was selling cigarettes and lighters, which didnt take up much space, so he simply arranged his goods on the camp bed. He had already squared things away with the arrest officer the day before, so there was definite no hassle for him setting up a stall today, although a minor official still came to collect taxes. Organizing such arge market in the town definitely couldnt be done for free, so collecting taxes was inevitable. And this tax was fairly discretionary; the officials would assess the goods and decide how much tax to levy. Generally, it was between three to five copper coins, though there were also instances of one or two coins being collected, though that was lessmon. Upon reaching Feng Juns camp bed, the officials were somewhat perplexed How much should they charge? (Updated to here, calling for clicks, rmendations, and favorites.) Chapter 72: Brother is Not Short on Money Chapter 72: Brother is Not Short on Money Trantor: 549690339 | The minor officials couldnt discern the value of the lighter and the rolled cigarettes, so they raised their voices to ask, How much are these items for sale? Feng Jun hadnt managed to reply when Ding Lao Er spoke first, Enough, theyre just one copper coin. As he spoke, he took out a copper coin and handed it to the other party. The minor official wouldnt have it, Stand aside, its not your ce to say how much should be collected. Ding Lao Er1 s face darkened, and he said ominously, Im saying, do you think youre tougher than Wang Er? There was nothing to be done; this was how people here talkedvery directly and without any finesse when threatening others. Of course, the minor official knew Wang Er had hit a snagst night, after all, he was someone even Lone Wolf supported, rumored to be a Divine Doctor. But he was from the tax office, not the Arrest House, so upon hearing this, he really felt a bit helpless, Im saying, the town provided you the venue, isnt it right for you to pay taxes ordingly? Ding Lao Ers eyes bulged, and he spoke with a nasty tone, You speak so oddly, have we said we wont pay taxes? Feng Jun actually didnt mind paying a bit of tax, even if he couldnt sell the items, it was no big deal, but unfortunately, he didnt have a single copper coin in his pocket and could only let Ding Lao Er foot the bill, so he couldnt interject. Yet, the minor official felt very aggrieved, The things youre selling, theyre definitely not cheap, one copper coin is really quite little. He had already heard about it, the transparent little gizmo wasnt only delicate and clear to look at, but it could also produce fire with a press, certainly no ordinary item. Its not too little, Ding Lao Er replied harshly, unless youre saying if we cant sell, youll refund the money? Seeing this, Feng Jun couldnt help butugh, ustomed to Ding Lao Ers honest demeanor, he hadnt expected him to have such a side. Hearing theughter, Ding Lao Er nced back at him and then exined, Divine Doctor, its not that were being devious, but there are many in the market who dont pay taxes. The fact that were willing to pay is already giving them plenty of face. After saying this, he gave another nce at the two minor officials, speaking proudly, Its just one copper coin, not a coin more. Take it or leave it! The lead minor official flushed with anger and didnt even ept the copper coin, turning around to leave, Youll regret this. Ding Lao Er scoffed disdainfully, then blew a whistle at the retreating figure. Then, he turned to Feng Jun with a smile, Dont mind him. Weve put up with those birds long enough. Now that Lord Wolf has our back, if we dont give them a hard time, well be at a huge loss You spare them, they wont be grateful. Feng Jun merely smiled nonchntly, Actually, I dont really care much for money. I know that, Ding Lao Er nodded, knowing the Divine Doctor didnt even charge for medicine, But all this stuff you have is top-notch. Folks in Shuangxi Town really might not be able to afford it, why bother paying taxes? Oh really? Someone snorted nearby, Such big talk, whats so special that people from Shuangxi cant afford? The speaker was a seventeen or eighteen-year-old stocky teenager, nked by another simrly aged boy in white. Behind them were five or six strong men, clearly figures of status. The stocky teenager stepped forward, pointing with his riding crop, and asked brazenly, Whats for sale at your ce? Knowing the neers were of no ordinary status, Ding Lao Er immediately answered, They are tobo rolled in paper, along with items for starting fires. Tobo, huh, the boy said, losing interest as he didnt smoke, How much for this fire-starting item? Feng Jun picked up a lighter, demonstrated it twice, and then called out the price, One silver yuan each. One silver yuan? the stocky youth eximed, Why dont you just rob me? Its just a fire-starting item. How different can it be from flintstone? Truth be told, the difference was quite significant, at least in terms of convenience, but Feng Jun had no intention of exining and simply replied indifferently, Im not forcingyou to buy. At this, the young mans eyes widened, What did you say forcing me to buy? By then, Feng Jun couldnt even be bothered to respond to him. It was Ding Lao Er who cleared his throat, The Divine Doctors wares arent something just anyone can afford. If youre not buying, young master, better step aside and not block our business. Divine Doctor? The stocky youth took a thoughtful look at Feng Jun, pondered for a moment, and then raised his hand, Come, buy one of these fire-starting items give it a try. If its a scam, smash this fellows stall. Hold on, Fengjun spoke up, Since you put it that way, now I really wont sell it to you! Eh? The stocky teen turned his head in surprise, Bold of you to refuse to sell to me. Do you know who I am? Likewise, Fengjun answered expressionlessly, Do you know who I am? His tone was remarkably calm. The stocky teen was keen to make a scene, but seeing Feng Juns unique attire, he forcibly held back, only sneering coldly, Youre truly not going to sell it to me? Feng Jun lifted his chin and pointed to a man not far behind, Brother, could you let me have a look at those stone balls in your hand? The man was about forty years old, clenching two stone balls in his hand, each with a diameter of seven or eight centimeters, and twirled them nonstop. He had been watching Feng Jun debate with excitement, but when the conversation shifted towards him, he shot Feng Jun an annoyed nce and then turned to leave, muttering, Sicko! Feng Jun just shrugged his shoulders and couldnt be bothered to care, reaching into his cigarette case to light one up. The short and stocky youth felt like he had thrown a punch into the air. Watching the other smoke, he had an idea and asked, This way of smoking looks kind of interesting How much are the cigarettes? A pack of twenty cigarettes, Feng Jun replied dismissively, one silver dor. Another man holding a tobo pipe beside him jumped at the answer, eximing in shock, Fifty copper coins for one cigarette? You might as well go rob someone! In his view, the amount of tobo in one cigarette was about the same as a full pipe of his tobo. He smoked about twenty pipes a day, adding up to just fifty or sixty copper coins a monthdamn it, one of yours costs me a months worth of smoking. But Ding Laoyi looked down on him with disdain, Your tobo and ours are the same? The man hadnt quite grasped a concept: many who smoked grew their own tobo leaves. Those with surplus leaves might sell them, but wouldnt fetch much money; often, they would even be given away for free, much like vegetables grown in fields. In this realm, tobo wasnt really a major industry. Upon hearing this, the mans eyes darted around, You say its different, then let me try one first. What could you say about that request? It was actually quite reasonable. You can taste fruits before buying them, try on shoes before purchasing, and even on Earth Realm, test top-range perfumes before making a decision. However, trying one meant consuming a whole cigarette, which was a bit too costly. But Feng Jun didnt see it that way; he thought that since this realm did not have rolled cigarettes, you had to let people try them if you wanted to make a sale. Since he didnt n on making money from this anyway, he nodded his chin upwards, Ding Er Ge, give him one to try. The man took the cigarette, lit it with a lighter, and began to puff out clouds of smoke before the crowd. Seeing this, others immediately wanted to try smoking as well, and soon enough, three or four dozen smokers had gatheredwhen it came to taking advantage of freebies, all realms were simr. The short and stocky youth had been watching the whole time. Seeing the Divine Doctor give away two packs of cigarettes and even open a third, he was quite surprised: three silver dors, just gone like that? He actually wasnt short on money. His skepticism about the price of the lighters was because he didnt want to be cheateda sentiment quite simr to Wang Haifeng from Earth Realm: I dont mind spending money, but I dont want to look like a fool who can be easily scammed. Seeing Feng Jun handing out cigarettes so freely, he couldnt help but blurt out a question, Are they good? The forty or fifty people blowing smoke could hardly say they were not enjoyablehow could they not wait until they finished smoking toment? In fact, cigarettes produced by a factory were sure to be better than homemade tobo. Someone gave an objective assessment after finishing one, Not bad, but fifty copper coins thats a bit pricey. The short and stocky youth wasnt stupid; he could tell that the cigarettes were better than ordinary tobo. So, he immediately made a decision, Give me two lighters and two packs of cigarettes. Although he didnt smoke himself, there were smokers in his family, and the gifts would be decentafter all, he wasnt short on cash. As for whether itwas worth fifty copper coins, that didnt matter. Being better than ordinary tobo was good enough; high-quality goods should be sold for a higher price. And just like that, Feng Jun had earned four silver dors, which wasnt too bad. However, as more and more smokers caught wind of this, they rushed over, and in no time there were four to five hundred people around the field bed blowing smoke into the air, making for quite the spectacle. Ding Laoyi had initially felt envious of Feng Juns business, but when he saw that more than twenty packs of cigarettes were given away, he became anxious; that was over twenty silver dors worth, Hey, you cant just keep trying them for free. If you think theyre good, buy some. When people heard this, some did spend money to buy, but not by the pack. They purchased them one by one, each for fifty. For Ding Laoyi, the situation seemed a bit hopeless, but Feng Jun didnt care. In his opinion, in a poor ce like this, you couldnt expect to make money from luxuries. It was the affordable daily necessities that were the real money-makers. Take this market for example; looking around, more than half of the stalls sold food and daily essentialsthat was the mainstream of the market. For Feng Jun, acquiring some silver dors from this realm to spend was a sess. He was unconcerned about the cost. Just then, a burly man approached, also wanting a cigarette to try. It was none other than the fellow who had left earlier, still spinning the two stone balls in his hands with a whirring sound. Fengjun shook his head, then pointed at the mans hand, You cant try one for free unless you let me take a look at those two stone balls. The big man was dissatisfied, Im used to these, why do you need to see them? But Feng Jun insisted, You let me see them, and Ill give you the cigarette. Goodwill should be mutual, shouldnt it? Chapter 73: Taking Advantage Chapter 73: Taking Advantage Feng Jun insisted on examining the two stone balls because the reason was very simplethey seemed to be made of jade. The burly man was reluctant to agree, and finally handed over the stone balls with great reluctance, These two stone balls arent cheap, if they break, youll have to pay up. Feng Jun didnt say much, took the stone balls and looked at them carefully, then walked to one side and took out a magnifying ss to inspect them. Curious onlookers also wanted toe over and see what he was doing. In the bustling market, idle bystanders were certainly not in short supply. Ding Laoer intervened and kept people at bay, Move along, what are you doing here? After looking for a while, Feng Jun felt that there was a high probability they were made of jade. This was the third time he had seen jade in this realm, and he really didnt want to miss this opportunity, so he said to the burly man, I really like this pair of stone balls, name your price. The burly man seemed insulted and burst out, I have already said that these are cherished belongings, and youre asking me to name a price Do I look like Im poor to you? Ding Laoer interjected coldly from the side, Right, youre not poor, you just cant afford to buy cigarettes, thats all. The burly mans face turned red with anger, Who, who said I cant afford them? I just think the price for these cigarettes is too high! Someone nearby scoffed, Still sounds poor to me! The burly man became annoyed, turned his head to snap at the person, but upon seeing who it was, he could only bare his teeth in a smile, Oh, its Lord Wolf. Lang Zhen had wandered off somewhere but now came back holding a stick of sugarcane. He chewed on it heartily while looking at the burly man coldly, Name a price for this pair of stone balls. I wont force you to sell. The burly man didnt dare provoke Lang Zhen, yet he was reluctant to be forced into selling, so he put on a smiling face and said, Lord Wolf, these things arent worth much, I just find them handy to use. Upon hearing this, Feng Jun asked, I dont have to buy them, but can you tell me where you got them? This I bought them in the prefectural city, the burly man answered with a smile, they werent expensive, two hundred copper coins. Two hundred copper coins Feng Jun chuckled at the response, Two silver dors, will you sell them? Two voices called out at the same time, Ill sell, Thats too expensive! The one willing to sell was naturally the burly man. Even if he found the stone balls handy, he couldnt pass up on a tenfold profit. Lang Zhen, on the other hand, very sinctly stated, Theyre not worth that much. Feng Jun nced at the stone balls in his hand again and passed them to Lang Zhen, Are you sure theyre not valuable? I know what youre referring to, Lang Zhen held the sugarcane under his broken arm and casually inspected the stone balls, then nonchntly tossed them back to the burly man, Just as I thought, theyre not valuable. The burly man clumsily caught the two stone balls, looking somewhat crestfallen, I told you theyre not worth much, I can indeed sell them for two silver dors Lord Wolf, if your friend really wants them, why stop me from making money? Lang Zhen paid him no attention and instead turned to Feng Jun, These are already polished, just two hundred copper coins for the pair. Ive already told you, I know where to get these. Upon hearing this, the burly man was angered yet dared not speak, while Feng Jun was taken aback. Polishing jade is arduous work, and to think that polished jade balls were only two hundred copper coins here, jade in this ce was truly cheap. Then, he snorted softly, Right, you told me, but then there was no follow-up. Lang Zhen heard this and curled his lips dismissively, Theres none nearby Forget it, if you want to buy them, buy them. Feng Jun didnt hesitate and pulled out two silver dors, handing them over to the burly man. The burly mans face was a mixture of conflict as he took the silver dors. He was truly reluctant to sell, but he couldnt resist the allure of the silver dors, and since he had almost not sold them a moment ago, his emotions were indeed a whirlwind. Feng Jun received the stone balls and immediately stuffed them into his bag, thinking that no matter what, he had finally made a find this time. Lang Zhen watched him silently, his own thoughts indecipherable. Feng Jun was too preupied with his own happiness to notice that not far away a young man in white was staring at his backpack, lost in thought. He was pondering one question: How is it that a simple tug can close this bag? Here it must be said that the zipper is one of Earth Realms most bizarre inventions. After all, this device has no natural prototype. Airnes have birds as a point of reference, cameras and infrared sensors are inspired by thepound eyes of insects, and even paper was inadvertently created in nature, which people then observed and emted. But the zipper is a product of human imagination, conjured out of thin air, so this realmcks any simr product. The young man in white was the one who hade with the stocky young man. He thought for a moment and stepped forward, pointing at the backpack and asking, How much for this bag? Feng Jun nced at him and replied sinctly, Its not for sale, no matter the price. The backpack itself wasnt valuable, but it contained too many things that could not be seen by others. He had no intention of selling it. Hmm, the young man in white nodded, thinking to himself, I just knew it, this one loves to make money when he can. But in the next moment, he was taken aback, What youre not selling? Feng Jun nced at him, knowing that this person must have some status especially since he had just closed a deal for four silver dors, so he patiently exined, Im only selling cigarettes and lighters, nothing else. The expression on the young man in whites face immediately turned sour as he said with a tense face, The price is negotiable. The big man who had just sold the stone ball beside him heard this and couldnt help but snort withughter, his face full of schadenfreude. Serves you right for paying a high price for my goods; such is the retribution of Heavenly Dao. Feng Jun gave him a cool nce and then shook his head, Sorry, Im not nning to sell that item. You The young man in white red at him fiercely. After a good while, seeing no response, he huffed and walked away. Feng Jun shook his head, not giving it another thought, and continued selling his cigarettes and lighters. The day passed quickly, and he sold a total of five silver dors plus just over a thousand copper coins. He had distributed just over three packs of cigarettester, he wasnt so generous with the cigarettes, sharing a single cigarette among three people. This kind of situation was rare in the Earth Realm where hygiene is considered important, but in this ne, very few people cared about this detail. Most didnt mind that the cigarette they were putting in their mouths had just been in someone elses. Feng Jun also made his own judgment based on his observations; he believed that resources in this ne were rtively scarce. Not to mention anything else, just the food situation appeared quite tense. Take Small Lake Vige, for example; over one hundred people cultivated a thousand acres ofnd and also had fruit trees and livestock and poultry. They could go hunting in the mountains during their leisure time. This should have ensured no issue with having enough to eat, but in reality, food was still scarce in the vige. When it came to food, for one, the yield per acre was low; secondly, it was highly dependent on the weather. Taking Small Lake Vige as an example, the viges geographical location wasnt bad. Although it was in the mountains, there was no shortage of water, which should have meant distance from drought. However, floods could not be avoided-let alone the possibility ofndslides and mudslides caused by prolonged flooding. Moreover, crops suffered from numerous diseases and pests, so a poor harvest was always a risk. All in all, although this was said to be a cultivation ne, the basic necessities of life were truly in short supply. As the sun was about to set, the crowd began to disperse. Those who lived nearby hurried home, while people from Small Lake Vige began to prepare their evening meal, nning to rest for a while before continuing their journey while it was still light out. In this way, by noon the next day, they could reach the ce they had rested the day before. After avoiding the scorching sun, they would travel back to the vige. Everyone made arrangements like this, except for Chief Jia, who had social obligations in town. Lang Familys oldest sister was cooking porridge. Today at the market, the Lang Family had bought a hundred pounds of grain, so this times porridge could be a bit thicker. However, from the corner of her eye, she was watching Feng Jun. It was because of this that when Feng Jun packed up his foldable bed and canopy and was about to leave on his motorcycle, she called out to him, Doctor Feng, where are you headed? Feng Jun looked back at her and answered with a smile, Im leaving now. After the market is over, its time for me to depart. Didnt you know? Langs oldest sister certainly knew that. She had been nning to persuade him once everyone had left, but seeing that he was about to leave without a care, she panicked. She pped her chest and shouted loudly, Dont you want whats here with me ? Her intention was by no means flirty; she was referring to the silver dors she had concealed in her arms from selling the Spirit Green Bamboo Shoots that day. It was joint property between the two, and she definitely wanted to share half with Feng Jun. But with so many people around, it wasnt convenient to mention it openly. Upon hearing this, Feng Jun was also a little confused, thinking to himself that he hadnt nned to take anything from her, and this wasnt the way to dupe someone. But soon, he understood the implied meaning, and with a chuckling shake of his head, he said, No need for that; you know my aspirations are grand, why would I care about such small advantages? Suddenly, a faint snap came from not far away; it was Jia Xingwang crushing a y pot in his hand. Though his gaze did not drift in that direction, everyone could see the veins bulging on his forehead and his body trembling slightly. He felt stifled, almost spitting blood from the shame of being cuckolded-a humiliation no man could tolerate. What was unbearable for him was that the despicable foreigner expressed reluctance to take advantage of such a small perk. At that moment, he was so suffocated with frustration that he wanted to kill someone. Damn it, if this was minor, what counted as a major perk? In fact, he had heard about the Spirit Green Bamboo Shoot at Small Lake Vige too, but his mind was now clouded by jealousy, and he was not in a state to connect the two matters. Indeed, only a dead foreigner is a good foreigner. Langs oldest sister was quite irked by Feng Juns attitude, retorting, What do you mean taking advantage? This is entirely voluntary on my part! Jia Xingwangs fists clenched tightly, his teeth grinding with a grating sound, and the muscles around his eyes twitched uncontrobly. But Feng Jun, heedless of all that, began to push his motorcycle away whileughingly saying, I should hit the road while its still cool, well have plenty of time in the future. Where can you possibly travel to? Langs oldest sister stomped her foot in anger and shouted again, Do you even know the way? (Updated. During the strong push period, calling for clicks, rmendations, and bookmarks.) Chapter 74: Resplendent in Fine Clothes and Riding Proudly on Spirited Horses Chapter 74: Resplendent in Fine Clothes and Riding Proudly on Spirited Horses I dont know the way? Feng Jun replied with a longugh, Ive already asked around, asked dozens of people, and have memorized the route a while ago. Indeed, he wasnt bragging. Even though it was his first time at the market, and his unusual attire and strange ent did put people off, it didnt stop him from generously handing out so many cigarettes. Those who got the free smokes were quite willing to show some goodwill to Feng Jun. After all, simply pointing out the way didnt cost them anythingit was a favor freely given. In fact, some locals even started quarreling with each other, their faces flushed and necks bulging with the effort. The reason was that everyone remembered the route differently, and none could persuade the others. In the end, the argument escted to personal attacks and almost led to a fistfight. At least Feng Jun was fairly confident about making his way solo to the prefectural city. However, no sooner had he finished speaking than a person appeared in front ofhim, Doyoureallyntogo? The one who asked was Lang Zhen. Feng Jun nced at him irritably, if 1 dont go, should I wait around for the Spring Festival instead? Please keep an eye on your elder sister. Shes not that young anymore and should be more sensible. Lang Zhen fell silent, and after a long pause, he finally spoke, I think you need a guide-knowing which way to go and knowing how to get there are two entirely different things. Feng Jun was at a loss for words at this mans erratic train of thought-what am I talking about, and what are you talking about? He gave a dryugh, And then youre not going to tell me that the perfect guide would be your elder sister, right? Her? Not qualified, Lang Zhen nced at his daughter and shook his head decisively, Shes only been out of Yangning County twice and hasnt really seen the outside world. With her as a guide, Im afraid youd both get lost. This was Lone Wolf for you-his words, sharp and hurtful, and his actions methodical. When it came to assessing his own daughter, he adopted the same derisive tone he used with strangers. Its not the elder sister being the tour guide a relief, Feng Jun sighed with relief inwardly. He really had no feelings for her. He nodded casually, Im aware of that; Ill hire a guide on the road tomorrow. Lang Zhen pped his chest and spoke heartily, Apart from me, who else is better qualified to be your guide? Feng Jun was taken aback again. Are you, a highly skilled individual, really okay with humbling yourself like this? Of course, it had to be admitted that Lang Zhen indeed had the credentials to make such a im. In his younger days, he had worked as an escort, familiar with many paths and local customs, well aware of the various schemes in the pugilistic world, and above all, possessing extraordinary martial prowess. Along with guiding, he could also double as a bodyguard. Feng Jun was momentarily stunned before he regained hisposure, Having you as a guide would definitely be ideal, but I cant afford you. Lang Zhen waved his hand dismissively, expressing magnanimously, You dont have to pay; I have my own pursuits. Helping you is helping myself. When Feng Jun heard the word pursuits, he couldnt help wanting to mock, Youre not convenient in this and not okay in that, focusing on your pursuits, you could just strive on your own. I dont have many expectations of you. At this, Lang Zhen knew he must have somewhat irritated Feng Jun. What ruffled his feathers? Of course, it was about the stones. Today, Feng Jun wanted to buy stone balls, and at first, Lang Zhen discouraged him. After seeing how stubborn thed was, Lang Zhen, in a fit of annoyance, dered he wouldnt interfere anymore, leaving Feng Jun to his own devices. And Feng Juns response was just as upromising, offering ten times the price to buy two stone balls. How could Lang Zhen fail to realize that Doctor Feng was annoyed with him? -You said you would tell me where the stonese from but never did; now you re stopping me from buying them, thinking I must obey you? Sorry, but I wont listen anymore. Id rather pay more to buy the stones than hear you whine. To be honest, Lang Zhen truly hoped to build a good rtionship with him, but due to one mishap or another, the rtionship just wasnt improving. Knowing he had be an impediment in the Divine Doctors eyes, Lone Wolf was eager to show a good attitude. He didnt want the misunderstanding to deepen. Therefore, offering his services as a free guide was inevitable, and he was very assertive and proactive about it. At this critical moment, he stated inly, You want to find stones, right? You are about to leave Small Lake Vige anyway, Ill take you to look for them there really aren t any nearby. Upon hearing this, Feng Jun knew he couldnt keep giving the other party the cold shoulder. The things he most desired to obtain in this realm were three: jade, Spirit Stones, and possibly Immortal Cultivation Techniques. Jade was cheap in this realm, but upon bringing it to the Earth Realm, its value would be astonishing. Feng Jun dreamt of standing out in real life, probably because he had experienced too many setbacks before. He always longed for a dramatic turnaround, to stand tall and proud before everyone. He didn t even expect those who had looked down upon him to have a sudden epiphany or to grovel before him. If only they could silently regret, that would be enough to satisfy him. And to speak honestly, the reason he ranked jade as the top priority was due to an underlying worry. He was afraid his extraordinary encounters might disappear at any moment. Is this worry unnecessary? For someone as cautious and ustomed to nning ahead like Feng Jun, it wasnt unnecessary at all. His miraculous encounter had been so abrupt and irrational, devoid of any logic that could make sense of it. Since it had arrived without reason, it could also leave without reason. At this point, Feng Jun felt a profoundck of security. He hoped that, at the very least, once the adventure was over, he would still possess enough wealth to avoid returning to his former life. As for what Spirit Stones and Immortal Cultivation Techniques meant, there was no need to say-Feng Jun certainly yearned for them more. However, coveting things one shouldnt and beyond ones power, before having the strength to do so, was nothing but wishful thinking. In any case, now that Lang Zhen had made it clear he wanted to lead him to where there was Jade, he could no longer keep up the act. So he asked straightforwardly, So now, will youe with me? Lang Zhen hesitated for a moment, then gave a bitter smile, Big Sister and the others bought over a hundred jin of grain, she and her brother need help. Feng Jun thought for a moment, then nodded slightly, Alright, Ill go with you to the mountain pass. Once youve taken the grain home, well leave. Lang Zhen was quite satisfied with the oue of the negotiations, as Doctor Feng no longer held any prejudices against him and had agreed to hispany. However, Lang Dajie (Langs Big Sister) was a bit disappointed with this result, as she truly hoped Feng Jun would stay in the vige. But since her father was also leaving with Feng Jun, she knew her opinion would no longer be taken into consideration. At the start of the afternoon the next day, people from the three viges arrived at the mountain pass resting area. They didnt begin to ascend the mountain until thete afternoon when the sun was less fierce. Feng Jun stayed behind, waiting for Lang Zhen toe back out. At night, he was the only one left in this ce. However, having spent over three months alone in this space before, he didnt feel fearful in the slightest. Lang Zhen came out in the afternoon of the following day, obviously in a hurry as he hadnt rested much at home. He was concerned that if Feng Jun didnt wait for him, he would miss the opportunity. After discussing, the two decided to stay in the area for half the night and continue their journey when it became light the next day. Lang Zhen willingly took on the task of boiling water and preparing food, even though he only had one hand to work with. Before nightfall, a series of hoofbeats could be heard in the distance, followed by the appearance of a group of more than ten horsemen. In this realm, anyone who could afford to ride a horse was no ordinary person. Feng Jun and Lang Zhen stood up, watching the neers warily. The robust men among the ten or so horsemen were fierce looking as they approached swiftly. The burly leader snapped his whip towards Feng Jun, boldly demanding, Get some water boiling! Upon hearing this, Feng Jun looked sideways at Lang ZhenWhat do you think? Lang Zhen shook his head slightly, passing a cautious look and then greeted with a smile, I got it. Make it quick, the robust man said ungraciously, Mind our business, and be careful of the whip! He had assigned the task to Feng Jun because he saw that Lang Zhen was disabled, but now that the cripple insisted on doing it, he couldnt be bothered to interfere. However, Lang Zhen remained silent and simply went on to boil the water. Just then, a man dismounted from his horse while smiling, Be careful, Lao Liu. This mans martial abilities are no worse than yours. This man, in his early thirties, wearing a blue outfit, was imposing and clearly in charge of the group. The man called Lao Liu looked at Lang Zhen doubtfully, Really? Him? Yes, him, the man in blue replied with a casual smile, Dont be arrogant. Hes been a soldier, probably an officer, and likely has blood on his hands. Lang Zhen carried on boiling water as if he hadnt heard the conversation, humbly keeping his eyes down. Lao Liu nced at him, somewhat unconvinced, but eventually controlled his temper, scoffing disdainfully, So what if hes killed? Hes still obediently boiling water for us, isnt he? Feng Jun looked curiously at Lang Zhen: You can endure this kind of humiliation? Lang Zhen still showed no reaction, while the ten or so horsemen clearly didnt take the two of them seriously. Some began to feed their horses, others moved to rest in the shade of the trees. Lang Zhen found an opportunity to whisper to Feng Jun, He might be an Innate Expert, lets not cause trouble. Upon hearing this, Feng Jun was startled, Innate Expert? Innate Experts were among the pinnacle of martial prowess, capable of battling Spirit Beasts. Lang Zhen was merely a Martial Artist. Above a Martial Artist stood a martial master, and only above a peak martial master could one find an Innate Expert. No wonder, despite his defiant nature, he had to obediently follow the others orders. The young man in blue had exceptionally good hearing and caught the whisper. He gave a coldugh, Innate Expert? Youre not worthy of meeting one. But this cripple does seem to have some insight. His words were quite dismissive, but Lang Zhen dared not say more, just silently conveying a look to Feng Jun. It was only when the group began brewing tea and drinking water that Lang Zhen quietly pulled Feng Jun aside, Its been confirmed-the guy in the blue outfit is a peak martial master. Chapter 75: Fortune and Misfortune Come Unbidden Chapter 75: Fortune and Misfortune Come Unbidden Feng Jun breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing that the man was only a martial master, Then just say peak martial master, why mention an Innate Expert? Lang Zhen gave him a disdainful look, Without saying that, how can we probe their true strength? Upon hearing this, Feng Jun helplessly pped his forehead, Why bother probing? We havent provoked them. Lang Zhen looked at him deeply, speaking meaningfully, You should know that we are in the wilderness, and there are only two of us, plus you are carrying arge amount of supplies. A twitch appeared at the corner of Feng Juns mouth, This world really is not peaceful at all. Exactly, Lang Zhen nodded in agreement, Whether they attack you or not depends on their whim. Having encountered such a group of people, both Feng Jun and Lang Zhen had lost the inclination to rest. After a short while, the two went over to pack up their campaign beds and the cool canopy, preparing to set off. The things brought from Earth Realm were portable, easily foldable into very small sizes. The moment the two took action, the other knights looked over. Seeing how ingenious these items were, a trace of greed flickered in the eyes of the young man in blue, who made a signal to Lao Liu. Lao Liu caught on immediately and stepped forward to shout, Stop, what do you think youre doing? Feng Jun remained silent, while Lang Zhen answered with a forced smile, Weve rested enough and n to travel by night. Lao Liu pointed at the items they had just packed, That lightweight bed and canopy are pretty good, well take them! Thats impossible, Lang Zhen tly refused, the smile on his face vanishing instantly as a strong will to fight surged within him, We have not been disrespectful in anyway; are you nning to rob us? He was very clear that now was not the time to back downan inch given would result in the loss of a mile. He had to make it clear to them: even though we cant defeat you, we are determined to stand our ground. Then, youll have to really consider the cost of robbing us. Lao Liu felt his aura and frowned, reaching for the short axe at his waist. Hold on, the young man in blue spokezily, My Gu Family does not have the habit of robbing, nor can I afford to lose that face, Lao Liu did I ask you to rob them? Lao Liu took out a dozen copper coins from his waist and threw them on the ground, Here, this is foryou. Leave the items behind. Seeing this, Lang Zhen was also infuriated; who buys things by throwing money on the ground? He sneered, Gu Family not just anyone can im to be of the Gu Family. Lifting his chin, Lao Liu spoke arrogantly, We are the Yangshan Gu Family; aside from Yangshan, who else dares to im the Gu name? Yangshan County was adjacent to Yangning, and the Gu Family was the leading local n there, their influence even extending to Yangning. Although they only dominated the surrounding counties, they were an influential force not to be trifled with. And Lang Zhens own reputation was such that he wouldnt dare im he could stroll through Shuangxi Town unchallenged. He nced at Feng Jun and saw that Feng Jun hadnt reacted, so he stepped forward, ready to unload the items they had packed. Feng Jun thought for a moment, then crouched down and began picking up the copper coins with an expressionless face. The knights looked on at the two men with disdain, some even smirking coldly. The young man in blue had been somewhat guarded against this oddly dressed man, specting that the one-armed martial artist was protecting him at all costs. Someone worthy of such protection from a martial artist must be of considerable importance. Not to mention, although this person had been silent, his face showed no sign of submission, which must mean there was dissatisfaction in his heart. It was only when this man humiliatingly crouched down to pick up the copper coins that he fully rxed his guard. Just then, a loud shout came from the distance, That foreigner is a spy for the bandits! The shouter was Jia Xingwang, who miraculously appeared not far away, running and shouting as he came. Hmm? Upon hearing this, Lao Liu turned to look at Feng Jun, his face darkening, Youre a bandit? Xingwang, dont talk nonsense, Lang Zhens face turned steel blue with anger as he shouted at Jia Xingwang, Where did you get that Doctor Feng is a bandit? His background is unknown, Jia Xingwangs eyes were wide, bloodshot, and he continued to shout at the top of his lungs, The origin of his items is also questionable my younger sister doesnt know any better, do you alsock sense? Even as someone who had been around the block, Lang Zhen was trembling with rage at this point. He had never expected that Jia Xingwang, who had always shown him the utmost respect, would pull such a stunt at a critical moment. He had even considered, if his daughter had no better option, to let her marry this man. Before he could continue his tirade, he saw Lao Liu turn his head and look at him with a nasty re, You shut your mouth! After rebuking Lang Zhen, Lao Liu looked back at Jia Xingwang, smiling sardonically, Are you saying this person could be a bandits spy? Jia Xingwang nced at Lang Zhen, hesitated, but then nodded resolutely, Its very likely my father is the Vige Head of Small Lake Vige, and he can vouch for me. Hearing this, Lao Liu bared a toothy grin. He was quite covetous of the packages on the two carts and longed to im them for himselfthe bed and canopy were already marvelous, so the other items must not be far off, right? Honestly, he justcked a good excuse to strike, but this foolish youth was being so cooperative that it saved him the trouble of looking for one. So he turned his head to look at Feng Jun and spoke coldly, Now that the son of the Vige Head has used you, if youre not a scout for the bandits, produce sufficient evidence. This demand was just too bullying, let alone Feng Jun, even the good people of this realm wouldnt be able to provide evidence that they were not bandit scoutshaving a identity proof was useless, who knew if you were secretlymunicating with the bandits? Therefore, Feng Jun shook his head very decisively, I cant produce that; nobody would have such evidence. Oh, so youre arguing now? Lao Lius face darkened, and heshed out with his whip toward Feng Jun. Feng Jun didnt dodge, just slightly turned his body, allowing the horsewhip to strike his back. This movement, however, only infuriated Lao Liu even more, and he raised his hand again, ready to deliver a secondsh. But Lang Zhen would have none of it, and with a flick of his hand, he drew the short knife from his waist and spoke ominously, Can the Gu Family rece the Official Government in upholding thew? Alright Lao Liu, a robust man spoke, Lets just take him to the Yangshan County Office for questioning, to spare others from saying that the Gu Family doesnt understand propriety. His words sounded pleasant, but it was clear that this ce was within the bounds of Yangning County, yet he intended to bring someone to the neighboring Yangshan, the ulterior motives being painfully obvious. Then he turned his head, nced at Lang Zhen, Judging by your moves, you dont seem like someone without a reputation announce your name. Tian Xiong Armys Lang Zhen, Lang Zhen replied expressionlessly. He didnt mention his identity as an escort, instead, he pulled out the military card. Hmm, I know you, the robust man nodded, speaking with a smirk that wasnt quite a smile, Lone Wolf, right? You lost that hand during an escort mission and then you took an early retirement. Lang Zhen, hearing this, was displeased but worried, yet he didnt show anything on his face and responded without betraying his emotions, Such a humble name, I didnt expect the Gu Family to be aware of it, Im rather honored indeed. The robust mans mouth twitched, and he spoke with a sneer that wasnt quite genuine, From your expression, I cant see the slightest bit of honor you feel. Lang Zhen remained silent, ring sharply at Jia Xingwang. Alright, the robust man coughed lightly, looking at Feng Jun, Dere your origins as well, to save yourself from any misunderstanding. Feng Jun calmly uttered four words, Nothing to dere. Jia Xingwang cried out again, In his package, there are quills of a Spiritual Hedgehog I suspect they are stolen. Quills of a Spiritual Hedgehog? The robust mans face shifted slightly upon hearing this, and he turned to look at the young man in blue, Thirteenth Young Master? The Thirteenth Young Master of the Gu Family frowned upon hearing this, Is that true? Where would Jia Xingwang dare to use the words its true? He could only stiffly reply, Lone Wolf said it. The Thirteenth Young Master looked at Feng Jun and spoke slowly, Ill give you a chance now, where did the quills of the Spiritual Hedgehoge from? Feng Jun replied without expression, Youll regret hearing the answer, really. Damn it, looking for a beating, huh? Lao Lius eyes widened, and he raised his whip again. Enough, this time it was the Thirteenth Young Master who stopped him, his interest piqued as he sized up Feng Jun, Do you think the Gu Family are the type to fear trouble? Lang Zhen couldnt help but speak up then, Divine Doctor, lets see if the Gu Family fears trouble or not! Feng Jun blinked and then slowly shook his head, Old Lang, theres no need to say more. Upon hearing this, Lao Liu spat disdainfully, Tch, ying mystic who are you trying to scare? The Thirteenth Young Master, who had been pondering what identity this person could have to speak so boldly, upon hearing Lao Lius words, a smile formed on his lips: Im really getting more and more regressive with age. So he lifted his chin and spokezily, Go, check his package to see whats in there. No sooner had he finished speaking, Feng Jun narrowed his eyes, Do you not know that a gentleman can be killed but not insulted? Pfft, the Thirteenth Young Master scoffed disdainfully, Lao Liu arent you going to act? Searching anothers belongings was something only the government was qualified to do, but if the Gu Family didnt even have the courage to do that, they would be unworthy of their reputation as a powerful n. Even if the person had an extraordinary identity, the Gu Family wasnt afraid; at worst, they would just look at a few things, whats the harm? In these times, who with a bit of ability didnt behave this way? However, the next moment, the Thirteenth Young Master felt something was a bit off, he looked carefully but didnt notice anything wrong. Strange, why do I feel like something just shed? Lao Liu, with his whip in hand, stepped forward, and seeing the strange man panic and leave the two-wheeled cart, a contemptuous smile appeared on his lips. There were indeed quite a few packages on the other partys cart, but they were all tightly sealed. Lao Liu flipped through them, couldnt figure out how to open these packages, and so he directly tore them open with brute force. The items inside the packages immediately fell out. (During the strong push period, calling for clicks, rmendations, and collections It will be put on the shelf at the beginning of next month, friends who havent seen the guaranteed monthly tickets, its time to make a move.) Chapter 76: You’re in Charge of the Coup de Grace Chapter 76: Youre in Charge of the Coup de Grace Seeing the package torn open, Lang Zhens heart sank. He knew all too well that Feng Juns package contained many odd trinkets that could easily arouse others envy. But the next moment, he was dumbfounded: inside several packages were neatly stacked packs of cigarettes and a few changes of clothes; beyond that, there was nothing else. There were barely seven or eight lighters scattered around. Impossible, Jia Xingwang was the first to cry out loud, his behavior bordering on insanity, Where are the Spiritual Hedgehogs quills, how could they disappear? Lao Liu took four or five minutes to figure out the purpose of those goods and, to tell the truth, aside from the few lighters, he really didnt find anything else impressive. However, there were two smokers among the knights who, upon tearing open the cigarette packs and taking a puff, praised the vor after only two breaths. Seeing this, the young man in blue also felt a pang of disappointment, casting a sidelong nce at Feng Jun, Are these the things you were protecting with your life? Feng Juns face turned an unsightly shade. In fact, he had just swapped several backpacks and a motorcycle back to reality, trading them for a few packs of cigarettes. Thinking about the energy points he had spent, his teeth itched with irritation. To the Thirteenth Young Masters question, he merely gave a cold look and offered no response. A man can be killed, but not humiliated, with the emphasis on not being humiliated. As for the value of the things he was protecting, that was irrelevant. Thirteenth Young Master was somewhat angered by that gaze, and, vaguely guessing the others intentions, he let out a coldugh, Seize all this stuff for now, take it back to Yangshan and hand it over to the county office for a thorough investigation and take these two back as well. Feng Jun remained silent, and Lang Zhen, who had initially been indignant, saw that even the cultivator didnt make a sound, so he simply shut his mouth as well. However, seeing this, Jia Xingwang became anxious, My lords, Lang Zhen is an honest man, he was merely misled by the spy of this mountain bandit. He was trying to salvage his image in front of the future Mount Tai, yet Lone Wolf showed no interest in even ncing at him. Misled? Lao Lius interest was piqued by this remark, Tell me more? When he learned that Lang Zhen had left the army to get by in the Escort Bureau, he no longer saw this man as worth noticingthe Escort Bureau wasnt frightful. It was backing from the army that made the Gu Family apprehensive. Now that he knew Lone Wolf had been beguiled by a foreigner to be a follower, he couldnt help being curious. But Jia Xingwang also knew that some of Feng Juns peculiarities could not be revealed, such as the Divine Doctors techniques. Otherwise, the Gu Family might change their initial intentions and seek to ally with the Divine Doctorafter all, no powerful force wanted to offend a doctor. So he vaguely spoke about Feng Juns actions, focusing primarily on depicting the status of the Jia Family and the Lang Family in Small Lake Vige, including how the two families were about to be rtives through marriage, only to have this foreigner stir up trouble. As they huddled together chatting, Feng Jun and Lang Zhen sat more than a hundred meters away from them on a rock. The knights didnt bother guarding the two men; they had horses and werent worried about them running away. In fact, even Lao Liu believed that if these two managed to escape, there was no need to chase themdevouring the other partys goods would suffice. If the other party did have some significant background, it wouldnt be seen as a serious offense. Lang Zhen and Feng Jun were whispering at this moment, Why dont you reveal your identity? The Gu Family certainly wouldnt dare to provoke a cultivator. Feng Jun nced at him, but instead of exining, he simply responded indifferently, I have my considerations. Unluckily, Lone Wolf had quite the imagination and took a liking to this mystery. You wont tell me the reason? I can imagine it, he thought. Was it that Doctor Fengcked physical training and was poor in closebat? Or did the Feng Family have rules that their juniors couldnt im the title of cultivator when venturing out for experience? Or perhaps, cultivators needed to endure such masochistic trials in order to umte worldly insights? As he was lost in thought, he suddenly heard Feng Jun speak again, What do you think the consequences would be if we go to Yangshan and I dont reveal my identity? Lang Zhen pulled back his thoughts and shot him an annoyed nce, I dont know what youre worried about, but I can assure you, if you were an ordinary person, the chances of entering Yangshan County Office alive are slim theyd kill you with one stroke, how much trouble would that save? Feng Junruo thoughtfully looked at him, So, youre saying that after we leave Yangning, well be in danger? Lang Zhen shook his head helplessly with a smallugh, If I werent here, youd already be in danger, why wait to leave Yangning? Theyre worried they cant contain me. If I escaped, I would spread word of their crimes if you were an ordinary person. Actually I really am an ordinary person, Feng Jun mused silently, before speaking as if struck by a thought, So, I have no choice but to kill these people? Lang Zhen fell silent, not expecting Feng Jun to be such a tender-hearted person. But then he came to a realization: it was precisely such people who needed experience. So he nodded slightly, Better you kill them than they kill you, offending a cultivator is a capital offense, after all. Feng Jun nced sidelong at him, Then, the finishing blow is up to you? Finish him off? Lang Zhen first blinked in astonishment, then nodded decisively, squeezing two chilling sentences through his teeth, Dont let a single one get away including Jia Xingwang. People in this realm really do have a strong desire to kill, Feng Jun muttered to himself. Though he felt no repulsion in his heart; indeed, he had been holding onto his anger firmly. Ever since he had humbly picked up copper coins, he had inwardly sworn: I will definitely reim this humiliation. Furthermore, if he couldnt make a name for himself, even with Lang Zhens wild imagination, doubts would inevitably arisehow could there be such a weak cultivator? As an outsider,ing across someone as experienced and unquestioningly trusting as Lang Zhen was truly not easy. Even if just for Lang Zhens sake, he needed to disy thunderous might. In fact, Feng Jun wasnt someone obsessed with moral purity; it was just that he came from a modern society with a well C ordered morality, and he needed some psychological adjustment before he could wipe out so many people at once. For instance, picking up coins, or enduring whippings, he had been silently umting his own value of hatred. Having understood this, he muttered softly, Make sure to cover your ears when I tell you to. Cover his ears? Lang Zhen blinked, and then a look of wonder gradually appeared in his eyeswas he about to witness a technique? He nced at his severed arm with difficulty, trying to cover his ear fortunately, he could just manage it. After trying it out, an uncontroble excitement began to flourish in his heart. Suppressing the thrill, he asked softly, Are you going to use a technique? That would be a cultivators technique! Even with Lang Zhens extensive experience, he had only heard about it. No one he had met had the honor of witnessing it firsthand. Feng Jun smiled faintly, answering casually, What it is doesnt matter. Just listen to meter on. Lang Zhen nodded slightly, I understand. Dont worry, Ill definitely not hold you back. While they whispered to each other, of course the Knights of the Gu Family could not be fooled, but they didnt care. Before absolute strength, all tricks and schemes wereughablewho would concern themselves with the feelings of ants? To be honest, if Feng Jun had not acted so defiant, and if Lang Zhen didnt possess an impressive cultivation level, that sixth knight would probably have picked up his whip again and given them another harshshingin our presence, you dare to whisper? When it was around nine in the evening, the Knights of the Gu Family began to rest. They posted two lookouts, one overt and one covert, still disregarding Feng Jun and the rest. However, Jia Xingwang, that bastard, mingled with the Gu Familys knights. Feng Jun picked the right moment to whisper, Follow me; lets goby that vehicle. The two got up and walked towards the motorbike, unhurriedly. The Gu Familys knights had already inspected the motorbike. They admired the vehicles ingenuity and were deeply puzzled that such an excellent creation was only used for transportationdid a cargo vehicle need to be made so well? However, their rtionship with Feng Jun was terrible, so they had no expectation for him to clear things up. But one could imagine that once they entered Yangshan County, Feng Jun wouldnt have a choice but to exin, whether he wanted to or not. The obvious lookout was somewhat wary of their movement, asking alertly, What are you two doing? Hearing that, others turned their heads to see what was happening. Lang Zhen, however, calmly replied, Need to relieve ourselves. We should find a secluded ce, right? The lookout felt something was off and immediately shouted, pointing, Stop right there, go over there! Yet Lang Zhen answered unconcernedly, Theres toilet paper on the vehicle; surely you can let us take a bit? Toilet paper existed in this realm, but it was a luxury. Vigers from Small Lake Vige like him generally couldnt afford such things. Feng Juns backpack contained seven or eight rolls of sanitary paper, something the Gu Familys knights had seen. The white rolls were so much more refined than the realms yellowish brown toilet paper. It was exactly because of these little luxuries that Gu Familys Thirteenth Young Master had been wary, not daring to turn hostile on the spot. Instead, he preferred to wait until they were back on his turf to deal with them. Feng Jun arrived at the motorbike, pulled out a key, inserted it, and then straddled the bike, without forgetting to whisper urgently, Jump on! Hearing that, Lang Zhen was momentarily stunned but then without a second thought, leaped aboardnding directly on Feng Juns neck. He had been wary of the technique, but his body, weighing over a hundred kilos, still caused Feng Jun to lurch forward. Theres a seat behind me! Feng Jun yelled, his frustration peaking as he started the motorbike and turned on the headlight, Hold tight to me! Lang Zhens agility was no joke. With a quick movement, he slid back behind Feng Jun and firmly sat in the seat. Beneath the re of the headlight, the motorbike roared to life, and Feng Jun sped away with Lang Zhen. Holy shit! The cigarette fell from the lookouts mouth. His jaws dropped, eyes widened, What is is that a Spirit Beast? Chapter 77 - 77 Thunderbolt Immortal Technique Chapter 77: Thunderbolt Immortal Technique The hell with the Spirit Beast! Gu Familys Thirteenth Young Master leapt up, bent over to pick up a stick wrapped in cotton cloth, and lit it in the bonfire. This was their homemade torch, the broken strips of cloth were smeared with animal fat, which could be lit at night to light their way as they traveled. With a vault, he hadnded on the back of a horse and shouted, Chase! This must belong to my Gu Family! Gu Familys Thirteenth Young Master could see it very clearly from the side the two-wheeled vehicle could move on its own, emit dazzling white light, and most importantlyit could carry people! This wonder far surpassed anything he had seen before. At this moment, he had only one belief: even if he had to y the two men, he must acquire this object. As for the origins of the Divine Doctor and the background behind him, with such resolve, none of that mattered anymore. Gu Shisan moved quickly, and the others were not slow either. They leaped onto their horses and followed suit. Thest to mount was Lao Liu, who grabbed Jia Xingwang and threw him onto the back of ahorse, Cant leave you alone here, kid. They acted so hastily that they didnt even have time to pack up their luggage on the ground, which contained varied itemslest this scoundrel should take them. Of course, Lao Lius taking the kid with him was not just because he couldnt bear to part with those pots and jars; mainly, they wanted to pursue those two, and this kid could be useful at any moment. Lao Liu was dyed by just about ten seconds, and Gu Shisan had already dashed nearly a hundred meters away. Riding a motorcycle or riding a horse, which is a little faster? It depends on the circumstances. Leaving aside theparison of eleration, if its on a good road, the motorcycle is definitely much faster. On rough, uneven paths, or surfaces covered with rubble and sand, the horse would have the advantage. The ground in this realm was not particrly t, especially here where it was just a minor path leading into the mountains, not a main road, so the road conditions were even worse. But Feng Juns motorcycle was subtly faster than the horses, becausethe motorcycle had a headlight. The knights following him also held torches, but how far could a torch shed light? Riding a horse on a night journey was truly not fast. However, riding was also tough for Feng Jun, the road was too rough, he had to slow down frequently, and sometimes the motorcycle would stall. Gu Shisan initially felt quite despairing in the chase, but when he noticed that the other was sometimes fast and sometimes slow, he thought for a moment and then realized, unable to hold back augh, Haha, two wheels ultimately cantpare to four legs. Feng Jun, however, cursed in front, If you find it unsatisfactory, then dont chase, you damn pretentious bastard! Gu Shisan could not understand this six-character mantra, but that did not hinder hisprehension. Hearing the tone of the other party, he became furious, He must be kept behind, dead or alive.please visit sitestorys(.)c0m maybe y0u will enj0y the captivating sh0rt st0ries. Hearing this, the brawny man at his side reached out and took off a javelin, ready to throw it. Their current distance was about two hundred metersa walk in the park for a martial master of his stature. Although the darkness affected his uracy, the rider on the motorcycle was using a headlight, so they could see very clearly from behind. It was then that Gu Shisan shouted urgently, Stop, what if my vehicle gets damaged? He had already considered the two-wheeled vehicle as his own, and to him, killing was a minor thing, but damaging the vehicle would be heartbreaking. While Feng Jun was riding, there was a clunk and the motorcycle stalled again. At this time, Lang Zhen had been jostled to the point of being disheveled. When he initially sat in this vehicle, he found it quite novel, but now, he just wanted to escape from itif he didnt get away, his butt would split into eight parts. He sighed in distress, Doctor Feng, cant we just run smoothly for a while? Im feeling a bit queasy. Its just motion sickness, Fengmented nonchntly, The roads condition is too poor. If it were a bit smoother, even if their dozen horses were tied together, they wouldnt be able to catch up with me. Lang Zhen muttered softly, If the road conditions were a bit better, the horses would also run faster. To him, this self-propelling two-wheeled vehicle was an unadulterated surprise. Could this be the Mechanical Techniques of a Cultivator? Too bad it couldnt fly; being limited by the terrain, it really wasnt very fast. The current speed of the motorcycle was about thirty kilometers per hour, but the horses were even slower, at around thirty kilometers per hourthis wasnt the riders normal pace. One could only say that the terrain and the night imposed restrictions on both parties. But Lang Zhen didnt notice that Feng Jun had stopped twice in session and quietly dropped a couple of things onto the ground. After another hundred meters or so, Feng Jun turned his head to look at the pursuers behind him. Lang Zhen was really startled, Im saying.Jookat the road, the road! Although he was someone with great skill and bravery, it was his first time on a motorcycle and he really wasnt used to it. Feng Jun ignored him and kept riding until suddenly he squeezed the front brake hard and the rear end of the motorcycle swung forward, Cover your ears! What? Lang Zhen was stunned for a moment and hurriedly reached to cover his ears. But as soon as he let go, he lost his bnce and was flung to the side. At this moment, his foundation really showed. With a twist in the air, he arched his back andnded on the ground as light as a feather, standing firm and steady. The next moment, a sh of fire was followed by two consecutive loud bangs, and fist-sized stones scattered chaotically. Feng Jun and hispanion were almost two hundred meters away from the point of explosion, but this distance was really nothing, considering he had thrown down two two-kilogram TNT explosive packs. The two explosive packs were ced about seventy to eighty meters apart, perfectly sting the head and tail of the pursuers formation. Those who hadnt experienced a TNT explosion couldnt imagine the immense power of two kilograms of TNT. Even Lang Zhen, who was two hundred meters away, felt a tightness in his chest that made him involuntarily stagger back three or four steps. As for the pursuers, their situation was much worse, with three or four of them being instantly blown to pieces, while the rest were knocked off their horses. Bear in mind that they were in the midst of pursuit. Although not particrly fast, they werent slow either. Coupled with the power of the TNT explosion, all of the men were unseated from their horses. Among the dozen or so horses, only two struggled to their feet and ran off, with one copsing after running less than a hundred meters, never to rise again. Put simply, besides those blown to death or unconscious, the least anyone suffered wasplete disorientation from the st. Lang Zhen was the first to snap out of it. Guided by the motorcycles headlights, his body shot out like an arrow, Watch me finish them off! Though he imed to be going in to deal finishing blows, with a flick of his hand, heunched one sleeve arrow after another. These were his preferred hidden weapons, made of bamboo with iron arrowheads C economical and deadly. In his days of escorting cargos, many a bandit had fallen to them. At this moment, however, he employed his hidden weapons to guard against any dying struggles from his foes. A cornered beast still fights. The death throes of these martial artists could be astonishingly powerful, and he had no intention of capsizing in a drain. It had to be said, caution was seldom wrong. Gu Shisan in his blue clothing, who was at the forefront of the chase, although the explosion had sent his mount flying and caused him to somersault several times in disorientation, managed to deflect the sleeve arrows flicking his sleeve as they came flying towards him. Seeing this, Lang Zhen was horrified and shot several more sleeve arrows in quick session. Gu Shisan waved his hands repeatedly, causing the arrows to vanish without a trace, even though he himself seemed not yet fully conscious. Just then, the headlights of the motorcycle swiveled to shine directly into his eyes. Feng Juns motorcycle had been modified, and the bright headlights were those unscrupulous xenon lights. In any case, he believed no one in this space would be driving towards him, and honestly, the xenon lights were brighter and helpful for illumination. Gu Shisan was dazzled by the bright lights and suddenly found himself blinded. The next moment, he felt a shock to his chest, followed by another shock near his Dantian, as he was hit by two arrows in quick session. Looking at the steel arrow in the opponents chest, Lang Zhen nced to find that Feng Jun had now brought out a finely made small crossbow. Havingnded a sessful hit, Feng Jun was far from courteous. He shot seven or eight more arrows, turning Gu Shisan into something resembling a porcupine, before reluctantly putting away the small crossbow. Lang Zhen stood dumbfounded for a while before timidly speaking up, Divine Doctor, the thunderous roar just now was that Immortal Technique? Feng Jun lifted his chin, Go finish them off. I suspect some are still alive. Without hesitation, Lang Zhen drew his short knife and went over, slicing open the throats one by one with an expressionless face, as calm as if he were stepping on ants. Jia Xingwang, on the other hand, was luckier, having been directly blown to bits by the explosion, thereby spared from another cut. Lang Zhen finally approached Gu Shisan, stopping about five or six meters from him. He flicked his sleeve andunched another arrow, striking his opponent in the back. Gu Shisan was tough indeed. He quivered once more and spoke with difficulty, Immortal Master spare my life! He finally realized what kind of person he was up against. Who else could use Immortal Technique but someone extraordinary? At this very moment, his heart was filled with endless regret. Everyone said he couldnt afford to provoke such a person, so why didnt I believe it? As a child, he had seen Immortal Masters and knew just how terrifying cultivators could be. His grandfather, the n Leader of the Gu Family, was already an Innate Expert, yet he was extremely respectful in front of that young Immortal Master. At this moment, apart from regret, there was also a hint ofint in his heart. In his memory, Immortal Masters were always lofty and exalted If youre a cultivator, why impersonate amoner? Spare your life? Fengughed lightly, If I went with you to Yangshan, would you spare mine? Gu Shisan didnt dare to argue. Facing the ground, he did not see the other taking up the crossbow again, but struggled to speak, I deserve death, I was blind, my Gu Family is willing to offer a generous gift to make amends to the Immortal Master. Oh? What valuable things does your Gu Family have? Feng Jun asked with a smile while coldly pulling the trigger. Just as Gu Shisan opened his mouth to speak, he felt a sharp pain in his neck as an arrow pierced through the back of it. You His limbs spasmed involuntarily a few times, and finally, with a shudder, he moved no more. Lang Zhen, without a seconds hesitation, brought down his knife, muttering to himself, Truly, a martial master at his peak is not easy to kill. Its fortunate that his Qj Sea was prated first! (Updated up to here, calling for clicks, support, and favorites. With New Years Day approaching, there are only two days left, everyone please hurry up and make your monthly ticket counts known.) Chapter 78 - 78 Who Dares Call Themselves a Celestial Chapter 78: Who Dares Call Themselves a Celestial Feng Jun put away the small crossbow and turned to look at Lang Zhen, Can you take care of these bodies? Lone Wolf nodded, I have corpse-dissolving powder, it will just dissolve them. Search their belongings, Feng Jun said indifferently, see what they have. Actually, this didnt need to be said, even Lone Wolfs daughter knew to loot the bodies, let alone him. Soon, Lang Zhen searched through the men, finding over thirty gold leaves, more than two hundred silver dors, and over three hundred copper coins. Most valuable was that he found a dozen or so medicine bottles. On Gu Shisans body, there were also two books wrapped in animal hide. The two didnt bother to examine their loot closely; they just dug a hole by the roadside, not far away, and threw all the bodies in. Lang Zhen pulled a packet wrapped in oil paper, the size of a fingertip, from his waist and sprinkled the brown powder inside over them. Under the illumination of the car lights, the multitude of bodies visibly dissolved into liquid. Feng Jun tossed a handful of copper coins, he had picked up, into the pit filled with liquid and spoke without expression, Here, this is the money to buy your lives. Have a safe journey. A dozen copper coins for a dozen lives, indeed a bit too cheap, but he felt not the slightest guilt in his heart. You can force trade my goods, so, of course, I can force trade your lives. Their weapons could not be dissolved. Lang Zhen tied the weapons into two bundles and handed them to Feng Jun, Here, put them in your storage bag. Its very likely that Gu Familys secret marks are on these weapons; its currently inadvisable for others to see them. Feng Jun turned to look at him, asking with a half-smile, Storage bag? You definitely have a storage bag, Lang Zhen answered seriously, a lot of stuff is missing from your pack. Feng Jun gave him a sidelong nce, Have you ever seen a storage bag that can take things through a pack? This is a technique Mustard Seed Universe, understand? He was purely bluffing, butwork novels from Earth Realm already made clear, storage bags are often the source of trouble. If you carry a storage bag, others feel almost obligate to rob you, as the saying goes, failing to take whats given by heaven invites misfortune. So Feng Jun was adamant about emphasizing that he was using a technique, an Immortal Technique, not a storage bag that drops from defeated monsters. It wasnt that he suspected Lang Zhen of having ulterior motives, but rather a necessary self-protection measure. Lang Zhen, however, didnt grasp the distinction, but still nodded nkly, Oh, then put them away. Wait a bit, Feng Jun sighed with pretended distress, using this technique consumes my own spiritual energy. Spiritual energy? Lang Zhen was startled again, but quickly grasped the meaning from the context and nodded, smiling as he spoke, We all call it Spiritual Energy so thats how it is. Who dares to im to be an Immortal? Feng Jun sighed deeply, Without immortality, how can one im to be an Immortal? First, he talked about Spiritual Energy, then about the title of Immortal; this was nothing more than the set of ideas from Earth Realmwork novels. But these words brought considerable shock to Lang Zhen, who opened his mouth wide in astonishment, Immortality? In his mind, Immortals could effortlessly move mountains and seas, looking down on the world with unlimited power, but they should still age, right? Seeing his astonished expression, Feng Jun felt a certain pride inside; he thought to himself that theoretically, he had aplete system for Cultivation. However, his face remained solemn and serious, Indeed, without immortality, how can one share prosperity and decline with the Great Dao and im to be an Immortal? Lang Zhen was so amazed he couldnt speak for a long time, then after a while, he held up a thumbs-up, Divine Doctor, I truly admire your broad-mindedness. My lifes greatest hope is to enter Cultivation and live for a thousand years. Immortals in this realm can only live for a thousand years? Feng Jun gleaned yet another piece of information. A thousand years that does seem rather short, he couldnt help but mutter to himself: To engage in Cultivation only to live this longer? But upon another thought, he let it go. Looking at Earth Realm, no matter how great your power, lifespan is merely a hundred years. Now that I have encountered an opportunity and perhaps can cultivate to live to a thousand years, whats there to be dissatisfied with? The two collected their emotions and searched all around, finally finding that single horse that had slipped through the. Lang Zhen didnt say more and directly charged at it, slicing it in two. Afterward, they returned to the mountain pass and saw the campaign beds and awnings on the ground, along with the scattered belongings of the knights. Lang Zhen couldnt help but sigh, What a waste of effort. Feng Jun waved his hand, Alright, packup and lets go. Lang Zhen hesitated for a moment before speaking up, Divine Doctor, weve killed people from Gu Family. What if theye to investigate? Feng Jun nced at him suspiciously, What are you trying to say? Lang Zhen gathered his courage to reply, I mean Im afraid it might involve my family members. Should we take them with us? Is that necessary? Feng Jun shook his head, All the witnesses have been killed. Why would they suspect your family? Everyone knows that you came out of the mountains to follow me If you go back now to move your family, wouldnt that just imply you have something to hide? Lang Zhen was stunned for a while before slowly nodding, That makes sense. The packages of the dozen or so knights werent excessive, with some having only one set of clothes to change into. Nevertheless, when these packages were added to the mix of various weapons, they filled the motorcycle to the brim, and in the end, Lang Zhen could only half-squat on the motorcycles back seat, finding it inconvenient even to sit. The two men stopped again, and it was already the hour of Yin, having traveled fifty or sixty miles past Shuangxi Town, and with daylight approaching, they decided to venture into a forest. With Shuangxi Town as a boundary, thend became increasingly popted with farnds and houses beyond the town, so finding a forest of over ten acres was quite fortunate. It wasnt until now that the two took a break to eat some dry food and take stock of the loot from the previous night. The dozen or so medicine bottles gave Lang Zhen a great surprise, containing Body Tempering Pills, Foundation Establishment Pills, Meridian Opening Pills, and more. Feng Jun was not familiar with these elixirs, which didnt surprise Lang Zhen, who began to exin them to him. The Body Tempering Pill was used by martial artists during cultivation, and once reaching High-Rank Martial Warrior, one could start using the Foundation Establishment Pill, usable up to the level of High-Rank Martial Master. The Meridian Opening Pill was exclusive to martial masters, and even Innate Experts could use it in case of any injury to their meridians. At this point, Lang Zhen couldnt help but sigh, If I had a Meridian Opening Pill back in the day, I wouldnt have fallen to the level of High-Rank Martial Warrior. Feng Jun looked at him in surprise, You were once a martial master? Lang Zhen gave a wry smile, then responded proudly, If I had the resources of the Gu Family, advancing to the intermediate level would have been normal, and even reaching High-Rank Martial Master wouldnt have been unthinkable. Cultivation indeed relied on resources! Feng Jun silently nodded, then counted the pills and found over thirty Body Tempering Pills, sixteen Foundation Establishment Pills, and nine Meridian Opening Pills, What would be the consequences if an ordinary person consumed these? Lang Zhen exined that there were no consequences for ordinary people, the Body Tempering Pill could enhance physical strength, the Foundation Establishment Pill could bolster vitality and energy, and as for the Meridian Opening Pill it would be a waste for an ordinary person to take it! Feng Jun flipped the bottle in his hand, nced at him sidelong, and with a smile proposed, If I give you a Meridian Opening Pill, could you recover your cultivation level? No, this is an old injury, Lang Zhen shook his head, pausing before reluctantly saying, If I could have two to three pills, that should be almost enough. Then Ill give you three, Feng Jun wasnt stingy. He freed up an empty bottle and poured out three Meridian Opening Pills. After thinking it over, he felt something was off, so he divided the pills evenly between them, Never mind, well split it half and half. How can this be right? Lang Zhen was immediately rmed and hurriedly rejected the offer. Feng Jun looked at him, puzzled, Isnt that how I divided it with my elder sister? Is that the same? Lang Zhen shook his head incessantly, You used techniques, and certainly expended a lot of spiritual energy How can I split it with you? Dividing the spoils equally with a cultivator was something he dare not even contemte. If I say its alright, its alright, Feng Jun stated decisively, Even if not for you, elder sister, elder brother, and younger brother could all make use of it. This indeed moved Lang Zhen, whose cultivation was entirely hard-earned. He had only ever consumed three Body Tempering Pills and two Foundation Establishment Pills. As for Meridian Opening Pills? He had never even tasted one. His elder sister and elder brother now needed Body Tempering Pills, and had they been born in the Gu Family, even his younger brother could be taking Body Tempering Pills by now, while his elder sister would definitely have started on Foundation Establishment Pills. Still, he dared not split them evenly, Body Tempering Pills and Foundation Establishment Pills can be bought with money, just give me one more Meridian Opening Pill lets see who has such good fortune. Feng Jun thought about it and handed him two leaves of Gold, Then take this gold and buy Body Tempering Pills and Foundation Establishment Pills. He wanted to help this one-armed man, but there was a limit to assistance, or else it would not only damage his image as a cultivator but could also lead to risks of ingratitude. Lang Zhen still refused, That Spirit Green Bamboo Shoot sold for twenty-six silver coins, and I havent given you your share yet. He had intended to discuss it during their journey, but seeing Feng Juns generous actions, he couldnt help but mention it in advance. Feng Jun was truly oblivious to how much the Spirit Green Bamboo Shoot sold for, but he shook his head with a smile, I really dont care for that little money, we made over two hundred in silver coins alone this time, do you think Id care for that amount? Lang Zhen couldnt help but mutter internally: Having killed more than a dozen people, most of them from the Gu Family, if they hadnt earned that much, this adventure would have been somewhat worthless. However, these thoughts remained unspoken. He repeatedly declined with a smile, Its different, you used techniques and spent spiritual energy the money earned is just a smallpensation. Enough, my mind is made up, Feng Jun waved his hand to stop him from speaking further, If you still want to follow me, take these two leaves of Gold. With that said, Lang Zhen had no choice but to ept the two leaves of Gold, continuously expressing his thanks. Feng Jun, however, was curious, Old Lang, you say Body Tempering Pills and Foundation Establishment Pills can be bought on the market? Yes, Lang Zhen nodded, They are avable, but theyre very expensive, and you have to go to the provincial city to buy them; you cant find them in a regr county town. Chapter 79: Two Cultivation Techniques Chapter 79: Two Cultivation Techniques How expensive are these pills exactly? Lang Zhen said, Just for Body Tempering Pills, it costs ten silver dors apiece. Based on the cost of living in this ne, an adults expenses in the city per day are roughly around thirty to forty copper coins, and thats without any big purchases. If one were to add the cost of new clothes, it certainly would exceed the budget. So, by this calction, a month would be about one silver dor. Feng Jun converted it to terms more understandable for himself, a Body Tempering Pill, if it were on Earth Realm, would be equivalent to a college students living expenses for ten months, at least over ten thousand yuan. Body Tempering Pills are consumed by martial artists at the foundational stage and can even be used when stepping into the realm of high-rank martial warriors. Generally speaking, martial artists go through three stages: beginner, intermediate, and high-rank, and they can use three Body Tempering Pills at each stage, nine in total. Exceeding this amount would bring some toxic side effects from the elixirs. Of course, if one really wants to use them in excess, its not impossible, but if one doesnt want to affect their foundation, its best to take some detoxifying pills specifically. By this reasoning, nine Body Tempering Pills would be equivalent to over one hundred thousand yuan in Earth Realm. Anyway, in therge households of this ne, generally no more than twelve Body Tempering Pills are prepared for each junior. Any more than that, the umted elixir toxins really be hard to dispel. As for Foundation Establishment Pills, they are even more expensive, ten to fifteen times that of Body Tempering Pills, depending on the market conditions. Lang Zhen was only able to consume three Body Tempering Pills, one he bought with his own money, the other two he obtained through military merits. As for the Foundation Establishment Pill he took, he didnt say where it came from, nor did Lang Zhen ask. A single Foundation Establishment Pill is worth more than two taels of gold, and Meridian Opening Pills cant even be bought with gold; they are not sold on the market. To obtain them, one must go through specific channels. Speaking of this, Lang Zhen became extremely angry, The year before my hand was severed, ording to the regtions of the Escort Bureau, I had already earned the right to purchase a Meridian Opening Pill, who would have thought they wouldter renege. ording to him, when he was an escort, he did not earn little money. Just by taking a few small traders with them, letting them follow behind the team, it was a considerable ie. However, he spent money without any n, so he did not save much in those days. But no matter what, as long as the Escort Bureau was willing to sell the Meridian Opening Pill, Lang Zhen would be able to borrow the required ten or twenty taels of gold. Regrettably, that year the headquarters of the Escort Bureau needed arge number of Meridian Opening Pills, so the quota for the branches was reduced by ny percent. As a result, Lang Zhen ended up not getting the pillsThe Escort Bureau did acknowledge his right, but they had no stock at that time! He held out for half a year, and what was a new injury became an old one. With other people in the Escort Bureau getting injured as well, even if there were Meridian Opening Pills avable, they surely would prioritize those with fresh injuries. Lang Zhens hand was already severed and of little use, so he left despondently. Looking at Lang Zhens dejected expression, Feng Jun didnt know how tofort him. In the end, he still spoke with a smile, If you hadnte to Small Lake Vige, you wouldnt have met me. Theres always a way out. Lone Wolf showed a smile at this moment, nodding whileughing, At first I was a bit upset with them for their betrayal, but now, Im not angry in the slightest really. Besides the cultivation-rted medicines, the two of them also found two bottles of golden sore medicine and each took one. Lang Zhen believed that minor wounds were nothing to cultivators, but he insisted on giving the better bottle to Feng Jun-the one from Gu Familys Thirteenth Young Masters package. What Feng Jun was most interested in were the two books on the body of the Thirteenth Young Master. He opened one and saw that it was written in small seal script. Although he had a strong interest in calligraphy and was also a student of the humanities, he easily recognized them: one was the Tai Chi Breathing Technique, and the other was the Mystic Element Sword Technique. Opening the Tai Chi Breathing Technique, the first page was the general guidelines, which were rather difficult toprehend, but the second page was a diagram of the human bodys meridian channels. Lang Zhen was illiterate and simply looked on sideways, but when he saw the second page, he couldnt help but let out a light gasp. Feng Jun nced at him, Whats the matter? This is this is the Basic Breathing Technique, right? Lang Zhen looked at the book, somewhat uncertain, I practiced the Basic Breathing Technique. Certainly, martial arts practitioners also need to cultivate techniques. ording to Lang Zhen, on thisnd of Donghua, there are countless Dharma methods for martial artists, and manyrge ns have their own unique techniques that they keep secret. And the Basic Breathing Technique is the most widespread one; even ordinary bookstores sell it. Lang Zhen practiced this very technique. When he joined the army, he was supposed to learn the military techniques, but since the foundation he built with the Basic Breathing Technique was very solid, his superior felt it would be a waste to discard his cultivation. Thus, they didnt force him to switch techniques. However, for Lang Zhen to reach the level of martial master by cultivating the Basic Breathing Technique, his talent was also rather remarkable. In fact, Lang Zhen held this cultivation technique in high esteem. Dont look down on this technique because itsmon. The progress in cultivation might be slow and the power ordinary, but its bnced and moderate, the most upright and proper breathing technique. Its also the summary and source of many breathing techniques, not to be underestimated As he spoke, his eyes suddenly widened, Huh? Feng Jun looked at him strangely. Whats the matter? It seems it seems a bit different, Lang Zhen said, pointing at the book. Can I take a look at it? He took the Tai Chi Breathing Technique and carefully flipped through two pages, his expression growing increasingly serious. Feng Jun also felt that it didnt quite make sense for the Gu Familys Thirteenth Young Master to be carrying around the most generic copy of such a technique, What is it, is there something different about it? Indeed its a little different, Lang Zhen smiled awkwardly, pointing at the page. This cultivation technique actually starts with cultivating this spot. The spot he pointed to was on the figure in the diagram, precisely located between the legs of the illustration. Thats pretty normal, right? Feng Jun spoke nonchntly. Coming from the information explosion of Earth Realm and not quite reaching the emotionless state, he felt no embarrassment from such crude drawings. Not quite normal, is it? Lang Zhen scratched his head with his single arm. When martial artists begin, they should retain the purity of their essential yang and yin. If they start by cultivating here, wouldnt it be too easy to you know? Youre making a big deal out of nothing, Feng Jun said, his face taut. He had to criticize such stiff thinking without mercy. This isnt Basic Breathing, but the Tai Chi Breathing What is Tai Chi? Chaos is Tai Chi, yin and yang are also Tai Chi, so why cant we cultivate that spot? Lang Zhen couldnt even recognize the characters, let alone dare to debate the details of a cultivation technique with a cultivator. Heughed awkwardly and nodded. The Divine Doctor is absolutely right. Its just my ignorance; theres so much I dont understand. I hope for more guidance from the Divine Doctor in the future. Feng Jun nodded carelessly. See if theres anything else different about it. Lang Zhen flipped through the book again, taking in a sharp breath of air It really is different. The Basic Breathing Technique has nine forms and eighteen diagrams, but this book has nine forms and thirty-six diagrams. Maybe At this point, he couldnt continue, his face full of astonishment. Maybe Feng Jun already had a guess in mind and immediately spoke up, Maybe this is the real Basic Breathing Technique, and what everyone has been practicing is just the simplified version right? Lang Zhen stayed silent for a long while, finally giving a thumbs up. The Divine Doctor is quick-witted; I truly am iparable This could very well be the truth. Hehe, Feng Junughed, unimpressed. Being quick-witted is that necessary? Reading a couple of web novels is all it takes. And besides, I am the protagonist with a fateful encounter. If the author doesnt grant me some protagonist aura, wouldnt that be inviting disaster? The next moment, his eyes lit up again. Old Lang, you think I can cultivate this technique? Lang Zhens expression suddenly became strange, like someone who had inadvertently discarded the winning tile in a game of mahjong,plex and impossible to describe in words. In fact, his expression could be summarized in one sentence: Youre already a cultivator, why bother with cultivation? But he couldnt say that directly. After being speechless for a good while, he finally said, If you want to cultivate it, of course you can, but are you sure you need to? Of course I need to, Feng Jun replied matter-of-factly. I havent practiced it before. Tell me, what should I pay attention to? Lang Zhen was utterly speechless, unable to believe that a cultivator could be as clueless about cultivation as an idiot. But this was the purpose of the Divine Doctors training, wasnt it? As someone ustomed to wild flights of fancy, he quickly concocted a reason. When cultivating this Tun Na, its best to use it with a Body Tempering Pill, Lang Zhen cautiously informed the cultivator. When you feel the Qi during your Tun Na practice, you take- hey, hey, hey, hold on, I didnt tell you to eat it now. However, his warning came a little toote. Feng Jun, hearing he could cultivate, couldnt wait any longer. He had been ying with a Body Tempering Pill, and without hesitation popped it into his mouth. At Lang Zhens exmation, he spoke unclearly, I didnt eat it, Im just holding it in my mouth Can I spit it out? Sigh, its already met your saliva, so even if you dont swallow it, its spoiled, Lang Zhen said, stomping his foot in dismay. That pill was worth ten silver coins. But the next moment, he realized that the Divine Doctor, being a cultivator, wouldnt care about mundane wealth. Immediately after, he was dumbfounded again. Hey, you cant take the entire thing thirty percent is enough! As he spoke, Feng Jun stretched his neck and barely managed to swallow the pill, which was asrge as a longan fruit-fortunately, his throat was big enough. He stood there stiffly for a while, then patted his chest, looking annoyed at Lang Zhen. Old Lang, cant you say all you have to say at once? We dont take such big breaths in between. Lang Zhen sucked his teeth in frustration. Its your actions that are too quick hurry up and lie down, its going to hurt for a while. (Updated till here. Summoning clicks, rmendations, and bookmarks. Its going on shelves on New Years Day, only one day left, everyone hurry up and push for the base monthly tickets.) Chapter 80 - 80 The Sorrow of Jade Chapter 80: The Sorrow of Jade Feng Jun blinked and asked with confusion, Didnt you say that it wouldnt be a problem even if a normal person took it? When I said it wouldnt be a problem, I meant there wouldnt be any serious consequences, Lang Zhen exined with an agonized suck of his teeth, But its going to hurt, how could it not? Especially since you havent even found your qi sensation. Feng Jun was stunned for a while before asking doubtfully, This medicine how long does it take for the pills to work? Lang Zhen was suddenly taken aback, and after a moment of surprise asked, You mean its not hurting now? Feng Jun had swallowed the Body Tempering Pill for a full half an hour but hadnt felt anything unusual. Lang Zhens face was filled with an incredible amount of strangeness, That s not right, the Body Tempering Pills should take effect within five breaths of ingestion. Then he stared at Feng Jun and waited for almost another half hour before actually reaching out to touch Feng Juns forehead. After touching his forehead, he grew even more astonished, Why arent there any impuritiesing out? Upon hearing this, Feng Jun suddenly realized something, secretions of impurities? Ive done that countless times already. After observing for a while longer, Lang Zhen sighed deeply, touched by the realization, Cultivators are indeed cultivators. Although he hadnt cultivated before it was quite possible that he had long been a body without impurities. Seeing his shocked expression, Feng Jun was certainly quite proud inside, but after this incident, his attitude towards cultivation had also be much more cautious. He didnt know whether he waspletely immune to the Body Tempering Pills, but he was very clear that before reaching the rank of martial master, he could at most consume eight more Body Tempering Pills. Given this, he naturally had to be sparing with them, Old Lang can I start practicing this Tai Chi Breathing Technique now? Its best not to practice it right now, Lang Zhens body jerked, immediately offering his advice, Being a cultivator, you might learn it faster, but this ce really isnt secretive enough. If someone sees you, it could affect your cultivation. Feng Jun heeded his words and had to give up his ns to try it immediately, while also inwardly cautioning himself: now that he had obtained certain resources, he couldnt be too eager. There would be plenty of time in the future to remain patient. Compared to being trapped in a valley by two Spirit Beasts two months prior, his situation had improved significantly. However, when he looked up at the sky and felt it was only around seven oclock, he thought time was passing exceptionally slowly. It was a good opportunity to ask another question, What do you think of the Mystic Element Sword Technique? Lang Zhens eyes suddenly widened in rm, What did you say this secret manuscript is the Mystic Element Sword Technique? As a man who couldnt read, he knew only that there were four characters written on the manuscript. But when he learned that this manuscript was the Mystic Element Sword Technique, he truly couldnt remain calm anymore. This swordsmanship was quite famous throughout the Donghua Continent, ranking as one of the four great weapon techniques. The four great weapon techniques are the Mystic Element Sword Technique1, Firestarter Spear Technique, Endless Sword Technique, and Tyrant Spear Technique. Interestingly, within the top ten sword techniques, the Mystic Element Sword Technique isnt listed, and the reason is quite simple: its too difficult to master. It is said that to practice this sword technique, not only is a powerful Divine Sense required, but also an incredibly resilient will, along with a higher level of sawiness than ordinary people. The Mystic Element Sword Technique became renowned because a thousand years ago, using this technique, the Sword Saint Wu Yixiao fought a historic battle against the Sword Emperor on the Ice ins, ultimately inflicting severe injury on the Sword Emperor and attaining martial enlightenment. This is one of the four recorded instances of attaining martial enlightenment throughout history and the only case in nearly three thousand years. Martial enlightenment means relying on formidable martial strength to be a cultivator. Generally speaking for cultivators, attaining martial enlightenment isnt the best option. If one starts cultivating the Immortal Familys techniques from a young age, building a foundation would be much easier, at least much more so than achieving martial enlightenment. However, for ordinary people, the opportunity to be an immortal is extremely rare. While martial enlightenment is even more elusive, it is, after all, a possibility within the reach of ordinary people. Moreover, there is a rumor in the martial world that cultivators who have attained martial enlightenment possessbat strength far surpassing that of those who built their foundation using immortal techniques. Regardless, once the news of the Sword Saints enlightenment spread, the Mystic Element Sword Technique instantly became widely recognized, and countless martial artists and martial masters began to practice it. Soon, arge number of cultivators went mad from forcibly practicing this technique, with the less afflictedpletely losing their martial arts and the more seriously affected turning into idiots or even dying. Some even went on killing sprees, ughtering the innocent in their madness. Subsequently, this technique was ssified as a forbidden martial art, and officials actively destroyed the relevant manuscripts. Nowadays, its hard to find the Mystic Element Sword Technique in the market. Only a few major martial forces retain it, and anyone who wishes to learn this technique must be under supervision and sign a life-and-death agreement should anything go wrong, others are authorized to execute them on the spot. In a nutshell, this saber technique is extremely notorious and particrly unorthodox; its practically impossible for the average person to evene across it. Upon hearing it was the Mystic Element Sword Technique, Lang Zhen struggled to hide the excitement on his face, but in the end, he still forcibly suppressed, the longing in his heart, This technique, its honestly better left unlearned. Feng Jun was also startled, he wasnt afraid of taking risks, but it had to be worth it, so he ruefully shook his head and sighed, The Gu Familys guts are definitely not ordinary. Lang Zhen, however, snorted nonchntly, Big ns are like that, it s normal How can they be major ns if they dont engage in some shady dealings? Feng Jun nodded silently, thinking to himself that theres original sin in capital umtion, and it seems that the martial path is no different. In the time that followed, he perused the Tai Chi Breathing Technique. Although he couldnt immediately start cultivating it, looking it over more couldnt hurt-in fact, despite his extensive literary foundation, he was unable to recognize all the seal characters. And this breathing exercise was the foundation of cultivation; a single mistaken character could lead to very serious consequences. As the number of characters he didnt recognize grew, he couldnt help but ask Lang Zhen for help. Lang Zhen didnt recognize the characters either, but he had his own method, which was memorizing the Basic Breathing Manuscript by heart. The Basic Breathing Technique and the Tai Chi Breathing Technique had many differences in the details, yet in some aspects, they almostpletely ovepped, and the rted text could be used as a reference. Throughout the entire day, Feng Jun guessed and learned more than twenty seal characters, and now there were only about twenty in the entire secret manual that he didnt recognize. As dusk approached, Lang Zhen made a suggestion, Take your time to figure out this breathing exercise. For the characters you dont recognize, we can go to the mansions city to ask those learned schrs. Feng Jun had intended to buy a dictionary on seal script after returning to the Earth Realm, but upon hearing his suggestion, he felt it was a good idea, Hiring a schr is certainly possible. Money is not an issue but secrecy must be ensured. Lang Zhen replied with a smile, Rest assured, after all these years in the pugilistic world, Lang hasnt just learned how to eat. Feng Jun nodded, then noticed another issue, Did you say there are the stones I need near the mansion s city? There are some near the mansions city, but not many and the quality is quite average, Lang Zhen replied seriously, Past the mansions city, moving west toward Zhige County, on Mount Zhige and the riverbed below, these stones are plentiful. Feng Juns eyebrows knit slightly together, Are they cheap? I mean can they be picked up casually? Why bother picking them up yourself? Lang Zhen asked back with a chuckle, Picking up a few stones locally is fine, but if you need more, just buy them. Its a good way to let them sort it out for us. Buying directly wouldnt that easily result in inted prices? Feng Jun was startled for a moment, then he realized, Are the stones really cheap? Of course, theyre cheap, Lang Zhen said with a strange expression, Very cheap. Some local wealthy families build walls for their mansions with these stones because they look more appealing Im really curious, what do you want these stones for? You actually use jade to build walls? Feng Jun was at a loss for words. After a pause, he spread his hands and answered frankly, You said it, they look good Isnt that reason enough? Lang Zhens expression turned quite strange as he chuckled bitterly, Is it just because they look good? Certainly, Feng Jun responded confidently, These things are of no use to cultivators, and if you dont believe me, you can buy some and hoard them too I want to buy them just because they look good. At this moment, he had a vague sense of why jade was so cheap here and so expensive on Earth. The reason was simple; this ce was still in a phase of resource scarcity, with basic needs yet unmet. Decorative luxury goods only mattered to a small number of wealthy families. Does jade look good? Truly, it does, but aside from that, what practical use did it have? Not reallyexcept it was quite sturdy, making it ideal for building walls. The situation was different on Earth, where most people had solved their basic needs, and some had the leisure to pursue beauty and spiritual satisfaction. As a result, with peoples pursuit, the price of jade kept skyrocketing. in other words, considering only its aesthetic appeal, jade prices on Earth were highly exaggerated, whereas in this realm, its luxurious traits hadnt been tapped into, so the price was within the normal range. However, to exin this to Lang Zhen wasnt something that could be conveyed in a sentence or two. But to his surprise, after a long moment of being stunned, Lang Zhen nodded slowly with an odd expression, then murmured to himself, I should have thought of it; this thing, its just good-looking, so it should be valuable. At his words, Feng Jun blinked, his eyes filled with questions, Do you really understand? I really do, Lang Zhen said with a wry smile, Let me put it this way, the stones near the mansion1 s city were also plentiful before being increasingly picked over, mainly because the wealthy families are buying them Chapter 81 - 81 Slum District Chapter 81: Slum District ording to Lang Zhens words, beside the prefecture city of Xiyin City, there is also a mountain that easily yields these beautifully ornate stones. In the beginning, these stones werent valuable, and everyone mined them haphazardly and picked them up casually. As time went on, some martial artists who practiced martial arts found that these stones were hard and quite attractive, so they used them to hone their cultivation levels by crafting them into various items. For instance, the pair of stone balls that Feng Jun bought, Lang Zhen believed, was likely idly crafted by these martial artists. Of course, since the crafted items were quite attractive, the martial artists could sell them to supplement their household ie on top of their cultivation, which was even better. Hearing this, Feng Jun couldnt help but think of the jade box he found broken in half. It turned out, the contents of that jade box might not be important at all, and even the box itself was quite cheap. All along, he had his doubts; the valley he passed through, although rarely visited by humans, was not exactly inhospitable to them. So why was such a beautiful jade box discarded there, untouched? Now, he finally had his answer-it was too cheap. Let alone a broken jade box, even a good one tossed aside might notpel someone to stoop down for it. As for the unpolished piece of Mutton Fat White Jade, it definitely wasnt something that the unfortunate soul took with him when jumping into the river. More likely than not, it was just a stone that the killer grabbed at random, tied to the body, and dumped in the river to weigh it down. Yes, a fine piece of Mutton-fat jade seed material was simply used as a stone to sink a corpse. Just then, Lang Zhens voice reached his ears, Back in the day, I picked up a stone and polished it into a big bowl. Once during an ambush in the wild, I threw it as if it were just a rock, buying me some time Upon hearing this, Feng Jun couldnt help but twitch at the corner of his mouth, as coal tar, treated as a stone and thrown away However, Lang Zhen hadnt finished speaking, This stone can also be made into a food box to keep insects and ants out, and during winter when pickling vegetables, it can be used to press down on the pickling jar. By this point, Feng Jun waspletely speechless, a food box? Using jade to press down a pickling jar? Night fell quickly, and the two were on the road again, this time with Feng Jun riding a motorcycle. During their journey, they encountered other night travelers, but the motorcycles headlights were so ring that most didnt daree close to look. Until one day, they ran into a party of over a hundred people. This party had its fair share of skilled individuals; in fact, seven or eight people rode horses in pursuit, for reasons unknown. Lang Zhen first shouted out the Tianyong Armys password, iming to be on official military business, demanding clearance from civilians-he was familiar with the Tian Xiong Armys protocols as a soldier himself. The pursuing martial artists paid no heed to this, insteadmanding them to stop. Lang Zhen, holding Feng Juns heavy crossbow, didnt hesitate to shoot an arrow, hitting the lead horse squarely in the chest and belly, while shouting, Pursue further at your own risk! The horse, struck by the arrow, immediately fell to the ground. Its rider s reaction was swift; he somersaulted off the horse andnded firmly on the ground. Seeing that their opponents actually dared to shoot arrows, using the unheard- of full steel arrow, the pursuers hesitated to continue the chase, instead shouting chaotically, demanding the other partys name if they were brave enough. After this incident, Feng Jun and Lang Zhen realized that something was amiss, so they decided to head straight for a county called Ning Lan. On the outskirts of the town outside the county, Feng Jun had to send back the weapons and the motorcycle to the real world and hid the rest of his supplies. Then, Lang Zhen showed his worldly wisdom. In town, they spent a gold leaf and sixty silver coins to buy two nag horses and a cart. The price of the horses was a bit high, but there was no helping it; the stable really didnt want to sell and preferred to make money by providing services- no extra payment meant no sale. Unfortunately, the idea that Lone Wolf had for Feng Jun to register himself in this ce came to nothing. He had hoped to at least create a false identity, but the stable owner dered, I wont partake in such illegal activities. Lang Zhen afterward told Feng Jun, If he wont sell, forget it. Once we reach Xiyin City, Ive got connections to help you out. In fact, once they arrived in Ning Lan, Xiyin City was within sight. They loaded the goods onto the cart and, after a decent rest that day, reached the outskirts of Xiyin City at dawn the next day. Xiyin City was not small; it was roughly four miles in both length and width, and there were plenty of houses beyond its walls. Soldiers guarded the city gates. Lang Zhen entered the city with his ID, while Feng Jun could only stay outside to watch the cart. Looking at the disordered houses nearby and the noisy crowds, Feng Jun couldnt help but mutter, Is this what they call a slum area? However, the fact that so many people lived outside the city, in bustle but not in chaos, suggested that the order in Xiyin City was quite good, free from disasters and war. Seeing a cart parked not too far away, a group of four or five men came around. After sizing up Feng Jun, a thin middle-aged man approached with a smile and said, Brother, what happened to your hair? Feng Jun didnt dare to be capricious this time, only giving the man a nce before indifferently uttering two words, Hair fire! Then youre quite lucky, the middle-aged man continued to chuckle, The fire only burned the hair, but the person is unharmed. Feng Jun gave him a look, initially not wanting to engage, but thinking that he eventually had to integrate into this society, he nodded slightly with an expressionless face and said no more. However, his response inspired the gaunt man, who asked with a smile, Young brother, where are you from? Great, it went from brother to young brother in no time. Feng Jun nced at him sidelong, took out a cigarette, lit it with a lighter, took a deep drag, and exhaled a satisfying cloud of smoke before slowly saying three words, You got business? Although Xiyin is a prefectural city, who here has ever seen cigarettes and lighters? The middle-aged man swallowed his saliva and asked with a smile, Young brother, thats a nice cigarette you got there, can you spare one for your elder brother? Feng Jun took another leisurely drag, exhaling the smoke through his nose, Why should I? Its just a cigarette, whats with the why? A tall and sturdy man walked up and reached for the pack of cigarettes, Speaking to you, an outsider, is giving you face. Feng Jun had been very careful to hide his ent, and he was also striving to learn the local dialect, but no matter how few words he spoke, there were still subtle differences in his ent, differences these folks could not be deceived easily about. Seeing the man reaching out, Feng Jun pulled a folding knife from his leg and, without a word, chopped down. The tall and sturdy man was swift as well, seeing the gleam of the de, he dodged and retreated more than a meter away. Seeing the strange and shiny de in the opponents hand, his face darkened, Damn, you dare use a weapon? Brothers together now, lets show this outsider he cant run wild on Xiyins turf. Seeing this, the other men slowly closed in with cold faces, ready to side with their fellow locals over a regional dispute. Feng Jun reached inside the carriage and took out a loaded heavy crossbow, pulling the trigger. With a soft thud, half a meter in front of the tall and sturdy man, a steel arrow buried itself into the ground, leaving less than an inch of the tail visible. The men collectively gasped at the sight, ustomed to dealing with outsiders, and usually relying on their local status to bully them. Now, the outsider they saw, not only young with a horse and carriage, carrying goods but also alone, seemed like someone they felt they should take advantage of to not let themselves down. But never in their wildest dreams did they imagine that the other party would dare to draw a knife, and even more so to actually fire a crossbow. The tall mans face sank, He dares to carry a crossbow in secret. Brothers, go quickly and tell the Arrest House. Whats all this? Just then, from behind a nearby building, two figures appeared, both dressed in constable uniforms, one holding an iron ruler and the other with a single-edged knife hanging at his waist. Good day to you, Brother Zhu, the thin middle-aged man greeted with a bow, saying with a smile, An outsider here, with a fine steel crossbow, wanted to harm people This matter, we cannot ignore. Nonsense, the man holding the iron ruler snorted contemptuously, Its you lot again, isnt it? Trying to bully outsiders and finding yourselves up against tough opposition, eh? I really didnt want to bully him, the thin middle-aged manined, I just wanted to ask for a smoke a smoke, does that count for anything? His logic was not wed; as mentioned earlier, tobo was not yet a widespread industry in this realm, and people casually grew it on theirnds, often willing to share a little with others who enjoyed smoking. Cut the nonsense, the iron ruler constable snorted coldly, frowning in disgust. He seemed to have considerable prejudice against these fellows, Who would grudge a smoke? You must be looking for trouble on purpose, right? Its really just over a smoke, the tall and sturdy man spoke up, his tone not much better, This guy drew his knife and went for me. At that, the two constables turned to look at Feng Jun. Roll-up cigarettes? The constable with the knife caught on, surprised, Youre quite generous. Unconcerned, Feng Jun smiled, took out two cigarettes, and tossed them over, carrying those without filters, not worrying about giving anything away. The iron ruler constable coldly stepped aside, letting the roll-up cigarettes fall, while the Hanging Knife Constable caught one, looked it over with a smile, sniffed it, then said, Nice smoke and I havent yet asked, sir, from whence do you hail? Feng Jun tossed the butt of his cigarette away, lit another with his lighter, and replied leisurely, From where Ie. Oh, thats interesting, the Hanging Knife Constable chuckled, then reached out a hand, That fire-starter, lend it to me for a moment. (Updateing, the story will be going live in the early morning, there will be additional updates at that time, so hurry and check for the basic monthly tickets, folks. Also, some say they like Feng Xiaos urban tales more than the fantasy ones, well, Feng Xiao can only say: cherish life, stay away from 404.) Chapter 83: The Knight Intercepts (Two more updates in congratulations to League Master An Lang 11) Chapter 83: The Knight Intercepts (Two more updates in congrattions to League Master An Lang 11) Divine Doctor? The constable and the riff-raff were taken aback upon hearing the words. However, it was the Hanging Knife Constable, truly a man of ruthless dispositions, who snorted coldly, Who doesnt know how to boast? If youre so capable, show your true identity! Bah, you thing no better than a dog, Lang Zhen spit disdainfully, If it werent for my master not wanting to attract attention, killing you would be as easy as crushing an ant. Master? The constable holding the iron ruler was shocked, Brother Wolf hes actually your master? In this ne of existence, there were various master-servant rtionships, and even simple employment could also be referred to as such. But who was Lang Zhen? He was the famously audacious Lone Wolf, with extraordinary bravery, meticulousness, and exceptional martial prowess. The character Lone in his name implied not only his willingness to face battles alone but also his pride and disdain for associating with ordinary people. Such a man had acknowledged this young person as his master, and upon hearing this, a chill ran through everyone present over and over again. Lang Zhen couldnt be bothered with them, and with a swift movement, he leapt onto the carriage. Feng Jun, seeing this, also stepped forward and boarded. Watching the two leave proudly made the Hanging Knife Constables face change colors several times, but ultimately he dared not follow. His face turned livid, he turned to look at hisrades and stamped his foot hard, Useless, all a bunch of useless fools! The other idlers didnt dare to make a sound, but Feng Laoliu couldnt hold back. Both of them followed Lord Yun and were roughly equal in status. He snorted coldly with disdain, Zhao Lao San, if you arent useless, then take action. Laoliu, Ive tolerated you for a long time, Zhao San watched him with a cold smile, If it wasnt for you losing yourposure from the start, calling him Brother Wolf, would we have ended up so passive? I will certainly report this to Lord Yun. As you please, Feng Laoliu replied with an indifferent smile, Its your right to report to Lord Yun with your tail between your legs. I only have one piece of advice for you: when youre out in this world, make sure your stance is clear Do you really think that youre entitled to trample upon the name of the famous Lone Wolf? Upon hearing this, Zhao San let out another coldugh, Hes just a cripple. I marvel at the courage you have, daring to be out and about. Yes, he is a cripple, Feng Laoliu replied impassively, then why dont you chase him down and take care of him? Of course, Zhao Lao San didnt dare to pursue. Although he looked down on Lang Zhen, even a disabled Lone Wolf was not someone he could afford to provoke, especially after the other party had shown a clear intent to kill. So he just snorted coldly, I will certainly tell Lord Yun about this incident. Feng Liu, this deal today cost our Hall of Heroes at least ten silver yuan. Id like to see how you exin this to Lord Yun Leaving their bickering aside, Lang Zhen drove the carriage carrying Feng Jun, and asked about the events that had just transpired. After Feng Jun finished exining, Lang Zhen snorted in disdain, These city rats, still as unprogressive as ever. It turned out that the gang of idlers who had targeted Feng Jun had a scheme they were targeting neers to Xiyin City. By revealing himself as a foreigner and appearing highly vignt, Feng Jun allowed them to conclude he was new to Xiyin City. While its necessary to be cautious when abroad, that very cautiousness can also leak a lot of information. Just as Feng Jun had thought, these people tried to gauge his limits by pushing their luck little by little. If he couldnt handle the situation well, he could potentially lose both his horse and carriage. As for the constables who appearedter, that was still part of the routine. Feng Juns vignce was too strong, and the two fake constables showed up intending to seize an opportune moment to act. Foreigners are cheap, but their belongings are precious. This saying couldnt be more true. ording to Lang Zhen, this phenomenon had a long history in the area, and he had heard about it when he used to escort valuables. Of course, he also apologized for his oversight, This doesnt happen often. Its been a long time since Ive been here, and Ive forgotten that things like this ur. My apologies to you. It doesnt matter anymore, Feng Jun waved a hand dismissively. Big cities arent very friendly to outsiders, and its pretty much the same in the Earth Realm. Why do I feel like its as chaotic as a train station on Earth? After this incident, Lang Zhen was on his guard, bringing forth the vignt mindset he had during his escort days. He hired a couple of teens from a nearby vige to help withmunication. By the next noon, the teens had brought Lang Zhens friend over. The man was a lean old man with the countenance of a sneaky rat, quick and sly. His shifting eyes made it so that he hardly needed makeup to y a viin. This man was a master forger from Xiyin City. Despite his unsavory appearance, he was truly an honest man at heart. He had once received a favor from Lone Wolf and this time, he didnt even n on charging a fee. After memorizing Feng Juns appearance, he intended to return to the city to create a fake identity. When he left, he cautioned carefully, Brother Wolf, Xiao Yun isnt what he used to be. You two better hide yourselves well. That guy wont leave things as they are after losing face. Lang Zhen, upon hearing this, snorted in disdain, In crowded ces, we might be at some disadvantage, but out here in the wilderness heh, lets see if he has more men or if my de is faster! The ce they now found themselves in was a wilderness, over twenty li from Xiyin City, next to a river where lush grass and trees made it not difficult to hide. The following afternoon, the old man came again, bringing with him the fake identity documents he had prepared. He imed that, as long as Feng Jun did not actively cause trouble, no one would notice anything amiss. Apanying the old man were two tutors, who hade to help him identify seal script characters. To cover up the Tai Chi Exhale Technique, Feng Jun had brought forth fifty seal script characters for consultation, some of which were not from the breathing technique but were knowledge he had umted on Earth Realm. The two tutors were also puzzled, wondering why choose such a deste riverside where no birds would even defecate? Wouldnt finding a fixed abode around Xiyin City, without entering it, not be too difficult? But how to put it? Since the other party was willing to pay a high price for literacy, they couldnt be bothered to meddle any furtherthey were teaching writing, not killing methods, after all. Feng Jun spent two days and thoroughly mastered these fifty characters, not only memorizing them but also learning a lot about their various underlying implications. After learning, there was nothing more of much attachment in Xiyin City for them, so they thought about leaving for Zhige County. However, not even ten li from leaving the riverbank, two knights appeared ahead, standing alone in the middle of the path. Damn theyre aimed at us, Lang Zhen cursed under his breath, fiddling with the sleeve arrow in his pouch, Once we get settled in Zhige, Im going to take the Meridian Opening Pill. But not much farther, he suddenly widened his eyes, leapt down from the carriage, hurried over, and shouted, Is it the Deng Family Brothers? Where is Brother Deng? The two blocking the road were brothers, the sons of DengYifu, the deputy head of the powerful Escort Bureau, both around seventeen or eighteen years old. Lang Zhen had a good rtionship with Brother Deng during his days at the escort bureau, and he was considered one of Brother Dengs men. Because he often visited Elder Dengs house, he knew the brothers temperaments inside and out. Brother Wolf, theres no need to speak of head anymore, spoke one of the young men, who appeared to be the older Deng brother. Eldest Brother Dengs face was full of bitterness, My father is no longer with the escort bureau; he retired due to injury three years ago. Thats too bad, Lang Zhen sighed, truly regretting it, but then he quickly changed the subject, But from what I know, not many withdraw from that line of work normally In any case, in my heart, he is always Brother Deng. Upon hearing this, Deng Lao Er snorted angrily, The truth is, my father was plotted against by someone with the surname Yun. Oh? Lang Zhens eyebrows lifted as he angrily demanded, Could it be that kid who set up the Hall of Heroes? Who else could it be? Deng Lao Er replied resentfully, Had we known he was socrafty back then, we should have dealt with him. Lang Zhen pped his one arm across his chest, If you brothers decide to act against him, count me in! Forget it, the Hall of Heroes now wields great power, and my father has left the Escort Agency, Eldest Brother Deng sighed deeply, We heard that Yun has been inquiring about you everywhere recently, so we came to find you. Brother Wolf, you should be careful. Lang Zhen sneered in disdain, Hes wee to find trouble with me. If it were in the city, that would be one thing, but out here in the wilderness, if he dares toe after me The one who will regret it certainly wont be me. Weve heard too, Eldest Brother Deng nodded, casting a thoughtful nce at Feng Jun, We heard that Brother Wolf youve attached yourself to some influential figure. Is that so? Yes, Lang Zhen nodded, answering proudly, Otherwise, why would Ie out of retirement? The Deng Family Brothers exchanged nces and then Eldest Brother Deng spoke, Brother Wolf, since our father left the Escort Bureau, we brothers dont have much to do Could you trouble yourself to take us under your wing? Even a little payment would do. Lang Zhen looked at Feng Jun for help. He really wanted to aid the Deng Family Brothers, but obviously, this was not a decision he could make by himself. Feng Jun could sense his intent but still had to ask aloud, Old Lang, are these two brothers reliable? I watched them grow up, Lang Zhen replied without hesitation, Brother Deng was good at raising his sons, and their talent for cultivation isnt bad either. Itd be a waste if they just stayed at home doing nothing. After thinking it over, Feng Jun knew if he wanted to develop in this ce, relying solely on Lang Zhen would clearly be insufficient. If the brothers were trustworthy enough, having them nearby wouldnt be a bad idea. So he nodded slightly, Eight silver yuans a month. If you perform well, there might be a raise. Upon hearing this, the Deng Family Brothers exchanged a nce and simultaneously dismounted, bowing to Feng Jun, Thank you for offering us shelter, we will not disappoint you. For martial artists, eight silver yuans was indeed a lot. Even working the perilous jobs in the Escort Agency paid only three silver yuans a month, and with additional earnings from escort assignments, reaching six or seven was already quite impressive. Especially considering that Deng Yifu had already retired from the Escort Bureau, it wasnt appropriate for them to look for livelihood there, and they were truly idle at the moment. Besides, they were at the age where they needed to hone their skills, and staying idle at home would only waste their potential. (Second update for 2018, celebrating the chief title for An Langll.) Chapter 83: The Knight Intercepts (Two more updates in congratulations to League Master An Lang 11) Chapter 83: The Knight Intercepts (Two more updates in congrattions to League Master An Lang 11) Divine Doctor? The constable and the riff-raff were taken aback upon hearing the words. However, it was the Hanging Knife Constable, truly a man of ruthless dispositions, who snorted coldly, Who doesnt know how to boast? If youre so capable, show your true identity! Bah, you thing no better than a dog, Lang Zhen spit disdainfully, If it werent for my master not wanting to attract attention, killing you would be as easy as crushing an ant. Master? The constable holding the iron ruler was shocked, Brother Wolf hes actually your master? In this ne of existence, there were various master-servant rtionships, and even simple employment could also be referred to as such. But who was Lang Zhen? He was the famously audacious Lone Wolf, with extraordinary bravery, meticulousness, and exceptional martial prowess. The character Lone in his name implied not only his willingness to face battles alone but also his pride and disdain for associating with ordinary people. Such a man had acknowledged this young person as his master, and upon hearing this, a chill ran through everyone present over and over again. Lang Zhen couldnt be bothered with them, and with a swift movement, he leapt onto the carriage. Feng Jun, seeing this, also stepped forward and boarded. Watching the two leave proudly made the Hanging Knife Constables face change colors several times, but ultimately he dared not follow. His face turned livid, he turned to look at hisrades and stamped his foot hard, Useless, all a bunch of useless fools! The other idlers didnt dare to make a sound, but Feng Laoliu couldnt hold back. Both of them followed Lord Yun and were roughly equal in status. He snorted coldly with disdain, Zhao Lao San, if you arent useless, then take action. Laoliu, Ive tolerated you for a long time, Zhao San watched him with a cold smile, If it wasnt for you losing yourposure from the start, calling him Brother Wolf, would we have ended up so passive? I will certainly report this to Lord Yun. As you please, Feng Laoliu replied with an indifferent smile, Its your right to report to Lord Yun with your tail between your legs. I only have one piece of advice for you: when youre out in this world, make sure your stance is clear Do you really think that youre entitled to trample upon the name of the famous Lone Wolf? Upon hearing this, Zhao San let out another coldugh, Hes just a cripple. I marvel at the courage you have, daring to be out and about. Yes, he is a cripple, Feng Laoliu replied impassively, then why dont you chase him down and take care of him? Of course, Zhao Lao San didnt dare to pursue. Although he looked down on Lang Zhen, even a disabled Lone Wolf was not someone he could afford to provoke, especially after the other party had shown a clear intent to kill. So he just snorted coldly, I will certainly tell Lord Yun about this incident. Feng Liu, this deal today cost our Hall of Heroes at least ten silver yuan. Id like to see how you exin this to Lord Yun Leaving their bickering aside, Lang Zhen drove the carriage carrying Feng Jun, and asked about the events that had just transpired. After Feng Jun finished exining, Lang Zhen snorted in disdain, These city rats, still as unprogressive as ever. It turned out that the gang of idlers who had targeted Feng Jun had a scheme they were targeting neers to Xiyin City. By revealing himself as a foreigner and appearing highly vignt, Feng Jun allowed them to conclude he was new to Xiyin City. While its necessary to be cautious when abroad, that very cautiousness can also leak a lot of information. Just as Feng Jun had thought, these people tried to gauge his limits by pushing their luck little by little. If he couldnt handle the situation well, he could potentially lose both his horse and carriage. As for the constables who appearedter, that was still part of the routine. Feng Juns vignce was too strong, and the two fake constables showed up intending to seize an opportune moment to act. Foreigners are cheap, but their belongings are precious. This saying couldnt be more true. ording to Lang Zhen, this phenomenon had a long history in the area, and he had heard about it when he used to escort valuables. Of course, he also apologized for his oversight, This doesnt happen often. Its been a long time since Ive been here, and Ive forgotten that things like this ur. My apologies to you. It doesnt matter anymore, Feng Jun waved a hand dismissively. Big cities arent very friendly to outsiders, and its pretty much the same in the Earth Realm. Why do I feel like its as chaotic as a train station on Earth? After this incident, Lang Zhen was on his guard, bringing forth the vignt mindset he had during his escort days. He hired a couple of teens from a nearby vige to help withmunication. By the next noon, the teens had brought Lang Zhens friend over. The man was a lean old man with the countenance of a sneaky rat, quick and sly. His shifting eyes made it so that he hardly needed makeup to y a viin. This man was a master forger from Xiyin City. Despite his unsavory appearance, he was truly an honest man at heart. He had once received a favor from Lone Wolf and this time, he didnt even n on charging a fee. After memorizing Feng Juns appearance, he intended to return to the city to create a fake identity. When he left, he cautioned carefully, Brother Wolf, Xiao Yun isnt what he used to be. You two better hide yourselves well. That guy wont leave things as they are after losing face. Lang Zhen, upon hearing this, snorted in disdain, In crowded ces, we might be at some disadvantage, but out here in the wilderness heh, lets see if he has more men or if my de is faster! The ce they now found themselves in was a wilderness, over twenty li from Xiyin City, next to a river where lush grass and trees made it not difficult to hide. The following afternoon, the old man came again, bringing with him the fake identity documents he had prepared. He imed that, as long as Feng Jun did not actively cause trouble, no one would notice anything amiss. Apanying the old man were two tutors, who hade to help him identify seal script characters. To cover up the Tai Chi Exhale Technique, Feng Jun had brought forth fifty seal script characters for consultation, some of which were not from the breathing technique but were knowledge he had umted on Earth Realm. The two tutors were also puzzled, wondering why choose such a deste riverside where no birds would even defecate? Wouldnt finding a fixed abode around Xiyin City, without entering it, not be too difficult? But how to put it? Since the other party was willing to pay a high price for literacy, they couldnt be bothered to meddle any furtherthey were teaching writing, not killing methods, after all. Feng Jun spent two days and thoroughly mastered these fifty characters, not only memorizing them but also learning a lot about their various underlying implications. After learning, there was nothing more of much attachment in Xiyin City for them, so they thought about leaving for Zhige County. However, not even ten li from leaving the riverbank, two knights appeared ahead, standing alone in the middle of the path. Damn theyre aimed at us, Lang Zhen cursed under his breath, fiddling with the sleeve arrow in his pouch, Once we get settled in Zhige, Im going to take the Meridian Opening Pill. But not much farther, he suddenly widened his eyes, leapt down from the carriage, hurried over, and shouted, Is it the Deng Family Brothers? Where is Brother Deng? The two blocking the road were brothers, the sons of DengYifu, the deputy head of the powerful Escort Bureau, both around seventeen or eighteen years old. Lang Zhen had a good rtionship with Brother Deng during his days at the escort bureau, and he was considered one of Brother Dengs men. Because he often visited Elder Dengs house, he knew the brothers temperaments inside and out. Brother Wolf, theres no need to speak of head anymore, spoke one of the young men, who appeared to be the older Deng brother. Eldest Brother Dengs face was full of bitterness, My father is no longer with the escort bureau; he retired due to injury three years ago. Thats too bad, Lang Zhen sighed, truly regretting it, but then he quickly changed the subject, But from what I know, not many withdraw from that line of work normally In any case, in my heart, he is always Brother Deng. Upon hearing this, Deng Lao Er snorted angrily, The truth is, my father was plotted against by someone with the surname Yun. Oh? Lang Zhens eyebrows lifted as he angrily demanded, Could it be that kid who set up the Hall of Heroes? Who else could it be? Deng Lao Er replied resentfully, Had we known he was socrafty back then, we should have dealt with him. Lang Zhen pped his one arm across his chest, If you brothers decide to act against him, count me in! Forget it, the Hall of Heroes now wields great power, and my father has left the Escort Agency, Eldest Brother Deng sighed deeply, We heard that Yun has been inquiring about you everywhere recently, so we came to find you. Brother Wolf, you should be careful. Lang Zhen sneered in disdain, Hes wee to find trouble with me. If it were in the city, that would be one thing, but out here in the wilderness, if he dares toe after me The one who will regret it certainly wont be me. Weve heard too, Eldest Brother Deng nodded, casting a thoughtful nce at Feng Jun, We heard that Brother Wolf youve attached yourself to some influential figure. Is that so? Yes, Lang Zhen nodded, answering proudly, Otherwise, why would Ie out of retirement? The Deng Family Brothers exchanged nces and then Eldest Brother Deng spoke, Brother Wolf, since our father left the Escort Bureau, we brothers dont have much to do Could you trouble yourself to take us under your wing? Even a little payment would do. Lang Zhen looked at Feng Jun for help. He really wanted to aid the Deng Family Brothers, but obviously, this was not a decision he could make by himself. Feng Jun could sense his intent but still had to ask aloud, Old Lang, are these two brothers reliable? I watched them grow up, Lang Zhen replied without hesitation, Brother Deng was good at raising his sons, and their talent for cultivation isnt bad either. Itd be a waste if they just stayed at home doing nothing. After thinking it over, Feng Jun knew if he wanted to develop in this ce, relying solely on Lang Zhen would clearly be insufficient. If the brothers were trustworthy enough, having them nearby wouldnt be a bad idea. So he nodded slightly, Eight silver yuans a month. If you perform well, there might be a raise. Upon hearing this, the Deng Family Brothers exchanged a nce and simultaneously dismounted, bowing to Feng Jun, Thank you for offering us shelter, we will not disappoint you. For martial artists, eight silver yuans was indeed a lot. Even working the perilous jobs in the Escort Agency paid only three silver yuans a month, and with additional earnings from escort assignments, reaching six or seven was already quite impressive. Especially considering that Deng Yifu had already retired from the Escort Bureau, it wasnt appropriate for them to look for livelihood there, and they were truly idle at the moment. Besides, they were at the age where they needed to hone their skills, and staying idle at home would only waste their potential. (Second update for 2018, celebrating the chief title for An Langll.) Chapter 84: Whoever Comes Will Be Received (Three More Celebrating Alliance Master Yuan Ming) Chapter 84: Whoever Comes Will Be Received (Three More Celebrating Alliance Master Yuan Ming) Lang Zhen was startled by the reward, too, as the price offered by Feng Jun was indeed not low. Back in his days at the Escort Agency, he could earn several dozen silver dors a month, but he was a martial master and had a great reputation among the junior martial masters. So he said with a smile, You two got a bargain, Im following the Divine Doctor, and I dont even get a sry Perform well and dont disgrace me. You can rest assured, Brother Wolf, the Deng Family Brothers answered in unison. The reason they came was actually to incite Lang Zhen to pick a good fight with someone surnamed Yun, and they were willing to help with all their might Deng Yifu had been swindled so badly that neither brother could swallow their pride. But after Elder Deng found out, he severely scolded his two sons, because he knew all too well Lang Zhens pride. He pointed out a clear path: The master who can make Lone Wolf willingly serve must be a person of formidable strength; youd better go and serve him, too. After negotiating the reward, the Deng Family Brothers did not even return home and directly followed the carriage. Deng Lao Er still hadnt given up and tried to coax Feng Jun into dealing with the Hall of Heroes. That was when Lang Zhen spoke up, Lao Er, think bigger. If you only fuss about these little things, your room for growth will be limited. Upon hearing this, Deng Lao Er didnt dare say anything else. While they both called Lang Zhen Brother Wolf, in reality, this was only because they basked in Deng Yifus presence; otherwise, they would have had to call him Lord Wolf. Nheless, he still felt a bit resentful, thinking if this Divine Doctor was really so formidable, shouldnt he have already suppressed the Hall of Heroes with a backhand? Of course, this minor grumbling didnt affect the grand scheme as the four of them joined forces and headed to Zhige County. Zhige County was over three hundred li from Xiyin City, and it took them three days to get there and settle in the county town. The county town wasnt too small, two li long and more than one li wide, with just over ten thousand inhabitants. Fortunately, Deng Yifu actually had an acquaintance there who ran a dried goods shop, and the Deng Family Brothers also knew that person. Having an acquaintance to help arrange things made it much easier. Zhige County had its share of idle fellows, but the four of them had four horses and a carriage; the Deng Family Brothers looked tough enough to deter provocation, and Lang Zhen exuded a murderous aura. In any case, nobody was foolish enough to target them. When the owner of the dried goods shop heard they wanted to purchase exquisite stones from the mountain, he confidently assured them, saying these stones arent worth much money, Ill help you arrange it, you just wait here in town. However, Feng Jun made it clear that they wanted to take a look at the foot of Mount Zhige and make purchases locally. The dried goods shop owner was a bit unhappy, thinking they were worried hed make a profit from the arrangements. But since Elder Deng had formed a bond with him, even going as far as to humble himself to make the association, and had treated him well, the owner had to follow the arrangements of the Deng Family Brothers despite his dissatisfaction. Feng Jun andpany spent half a day traveling to the foot of Mount Zhige, where they rented two thatched cottages near the foot of the mountain to stay in. The thatched cottages were close to the main road, but the nearest vige was about a li away. These cottages used to house people who looked after the crops, but nearby fields were destroyed by a mudslide and could not be reimed. The cottages were abandoned andter became a resting ce for vigers when they went hunting or foraging in the mountains. The rent was not very expensive, thirty copper coins a month. In fact, if other vigers hadnt been precluded from using the ce after they moved in, the rent would have been even cheaper. While they were tidying up the rooms, the shopkeeper of the dried goods shop arrived with two men, who were Vige Heads from the two nearby viges. To purchase exquisite stones, they definitely needed to go through some channels. The two Vige Heads, one an old man and the other a young man, said with a smile that there were many people looking to buy such stones, and many households in our vige also had quite a few; why note and take a look? This guy had been a Vige Head for a long time and had indeed met many stone collectors; his views on Jade were not as pessimistic as Lang Zhens, and he was rather keen on making a big ask. Feng Jun rejected the request without hesitation. m here to buy stones, that much is true, he said, but I will note to your door to buy them. If you wish to sell, you can bring them here, and I will give an appraisal. If its not suitable, you can even take them back. His attitude seemed a bit aloof, but he believed it was a question of whoever came to whom. If he actively went to their homes to buy, it would indicate that he had the need, which would not be conducive to bargaining. If people brought their stones to him for purchase, he would have much greater autonomy over the pricing. As soon as the old man heard this, he knew things were going south and signaled the young Vige Head with his eyes. This young Vige Head had only been in office for half a year and was eager to make a difference. He was very interested in opening up a source of ie for his fellow vigers, and after some discussions with the older Vige Head, he expressed dissatisfaction, Stones are so heavy; its hard work to move them around. If you give a low price, people will still have to carry them back.11 Exactly, thats the idea! Feng Jun had already calcted this; even if the price was a bit lower, some people would still sell to avoid the hassle of moving them back and forth. As for the notion that he was taking advantage of the poor vigers, dont be ridiculous. Their jade, if not used to weigh down pickled vegetables, was aiding in sinking corpses. Without Feng, the idea of fetching a high price for this jade was as likely as waiting for pigs to fly. At least his arrival had certainly sped up the process of raising the stones value. So, in response to the young Vige Headsints, he very bluntly retorted, I havent even started buying stones yet, and here you areining. When the timees to negotiate a fair price, youll find it even harder to talk, wont you? The young Vige Head had indeed harbored such thoughts. Seeing them exposed, he didnt take offense; instead, he threatened out loud, If you want to buy stones, youd best not harbor any thoughts of bidding low. Otherwise, no one will sell to you. Lets see how you manage then! If no one sells to me, then Ill just go pick them up myself, Feng Jun answered nonchntly. There are plenty of good stones in these mountains. Do you think I brought enough money to buy them all? The young Vige Head was left speechless. Unfortunately, he trulycked bargaining power. He then cast a pleading nce toward the elder Vige Head, only to see him pretending not to notice while whispering with the dried fruit shops Shopkeeper. The young man couldnt help but snort in his heart, Sly old fox! Truth be told, the elder Vige Head did have some tricks up his sleeve. The two Vige Heads left together, but after their departure, the dried fruit shops Shopkeeper spoke up. He said that the old man had privately agreed to promote and rmend to the vigers, but only if he got an additional twenty percent cut. The Deng Family Brothers were stunned, Is there really such a Vige Head who isnt afraid of being scolded behind his back? Lang Zhen merely sneered coldly. Even the Vige Head of Small Lake Vige wasnt so innocent. As for Feng Jun, he was somewhat immune to this. Thanks to the inte, he had heard of too many such scheming tactics. The current situation hadnt exceeded his imagination. Therefore, he shook his head and said lightly, I wont give him a single copper coin. If he doesnt want to promote, thats up to him. The Shopkeeper became anxious upon hearing this, Divine Doctor, with his help, you could save a lot of trouble. I am well aware of that, Feng Jun replied with a dismissive wave, cutting him off, Even if it doesnt save much trouble, at least it could prevent him from causing trouble Some people are more than capable of messing things up than contributing. Exactly, thats the truth, the Shopkeeper pped his thigh forcefully, Thats a brilliant point, very insightful! However, in the next moment, he was dumbfounded, Divine Doctor, if you know whats important, why wont you agree? Because I despise such people, Feng Jun responded at a leisurely pace, I have seen too many of such fellows in the past. I simply had no control over them. Now that its my turn to decide, of course, Ill follow my own inclinations. The Shopkeeper was torn betweenughter and tears, But this is really quite capricious, dont you think? At worst, Ill end up with fewer stones, Feng Jun spoke nonchntly, Its my own money Im spending. When others spend their earnings, they can afford to be willful. Cant I be a bit capricious with my own spending? The Shopkeeper was left at a loss for words and finally shook his head with a wry smile, Oh to be young. The cost of Feng Juns willfulness was that they stayed in the thatched cottage for two days with not a single personing to sell stones. The Deng Family Brothers supported Feng Juns decision and even went to the riverbank personally to pick stones. As for Lang Zhen, he consumed a Meridian Opening Pill and meditated in the cottage to heal his injuries. It turned out to be an excellent ce for cultivation. The mountains were lush, the waters clear, and the surroundings pleasant. There were no residents nearby, providing both tranquility and an excellent vantage point for keeping watch. With no oneing to sell stones for two consecutive days, Feng Jun felt somewhat downhearted, and the Deng Family Brothers, after spending an afternoon out, failed to find any suitable stones, which made him even less cheerful. But he couldnt show it. After all, it was his idea, and he didnt want to affect the Deng Family Brothers morale. Altogether, the feeling was quite torturous. He had made up his mind that once he acquired a batch of jade, he would return to the real world for a proper indulgence. This ne was simply too primitive. Itcked even the simplest of entertainments. Yet now he was at the foot of Mount Zhige, with money in hand. It was as if he had walked 99.99 li of a too li journey. Just like those activities people love to do, he was just a shudder away frompletion, yet it felt like he was mired in the same predicament as the national ser team that just wouldnt shoot. Wasnt this just tormenting? It was a suitable ce for cultivation, and he wanted to practice the Tai Chi Breathing Technique. But with Lang Zhen currently recovering, the Deng Family Brothers unfamiliar with the jade market, and frequently disappearing, he couldnt entrust the task to them. That very night, a heavy rain with thunderstorms began, with lightning and thunder rolling continuously. The next day, the sky remained overcast, poised to release a downpour at any moment. The Deng Family Brothers were still keen to go and gather stones, but Feng Jun stopped them. What a joke, the riverbanks at this moment could be struck with a flood at any second. Who would be ountable for an ident? The brothers were unconvinced, feeling their martial skills and agility would allow them to escape a flood if needed. However, there was no choice. Feng Jun was the boss; the one paying their wages, so no matter how much they disagreed, they had to hold back theirints. (Third update, celebrating Sovereign Yuan Ming. These three updates are all extra releases. There will be more updates today. The book is newly listed, and your legit subscription is wee. Summoning the baseline votes.) Chapter 85: Having a Daughter Feifei (Four Updates to Celebrate Alliance Leader Ziyan) Chapter 85: Having a Daughter Feifei (Four Updates to Celebrate Alliance Leader Ziyan) By noon, the dark clouds gradually faded, and the sky became thin; paradoxically, it even began to rain lightly. It was at this time that Lang Zhen regained consciousness. He joyfully dered, The effect is indeed remarkable. I n to rest a bit and take another Meridian Opening Pill tonight. Feng Jun was not particrly surprised by this. Theres no need to rush, its best to be cautious. If need be, just take an extra one or two Meridian Opening Pills. Upon hearing this, the Deng Family Brothers exchanged nces once more: were they really talking about the Meridian Opening Pills? Although Deng Yifu was the deputy head of the escort service, the Meridian Opening Pills were still a rare sight for the Deng Family. In their hearts, they knew Feng Jun was no ordinary person, but his casual tone when talking about having enough Meridian Opening Pills still shocked them. Lang Zhen, on the other hand, was well aware of the situation. He chuckled, With an old injury, its better to be persistent and strive for further improvement. As they were speaking, Feng Jun emitted a sound of curiosity and picked up the telescope to look through it. Lang Zhen had mostly be immune to the rare things around him, but the Deng brothers, feeling it inappropriate to casually touch the owners belongings, were unaware of the magic of the telescope. After observing for a while, Feng Jun murmured softly, Over there is that someone? The rain was light, but the distance was too great, making the telescope less effective. The other three also stood up and looked in the same direction. After a while, Deng Lao Da hesitantly spoke up, So small could it be a wild animal? His eyesight was quite good, but all he could see was a small, brownish moving dot. The dot gradually expanded, and they could clearly see that it was indeed a person approaching. It was the figure of a small child, who only as they came closer did the four men realize was a boy of perhaps seven or eight years old. The child was d in a straw raincoat, and his hair was wet from the rain, making it hard to distinguish at first nce whether he was a boy or girl. On his back was arge basket, nearly half his size and seemingly quite heavy. From a far distance from the thatched hut, the child saw the four men looking at him. He hesitated briefly, then wiped the rainwater off his face and continued to approach, stopping in front of the hut. Raising his hand in greeting, he spoke with a trembling voice, Greetings to the gentlemen here. Compared to you, we certainly are adults, Lang Zhen uncharacteristically joked, Whats a little fellow like you doing out in this rain instead of staying home? The child had not expected the four adults to be so approachable. He hesitated before mustering the courage to ask, May I inquire if the gentlemen are collecting stones? We are collecting stones, not eating people, look how scared you are, Lang Zhen replied with augh, then nced at Feng Jun, Seeing him, I cant help but think of the youngest child at home. Even the Divine Doctor would find it amusing. Feng Jun smiled, finding it all very natural. It was a universal feeling watching such a small child trudging through the rain, who wouldnt feelpassionate? In the childs eyes, Lang Zhen had the most ferocious appearance among the four, but seeing him speak kindly, the childs courage grew, I have an excellent family heirloom stone that I wish to sell to you. Lang Zhenughed upon hearing this, Good or not, its not for you to dere. We need to have a look for ourselves Come, take shelter under the eaves for a while. The child went under the eaves and squatted down; the basket touched the ground. Then with an agile twist, he stepped away from the basket. Some green grass covered the basket; removing it, he revealed a square block of white jade. Oh? Feng Jun eximed softly upon seeing it. If his eyes were not deceiving him, this was a polished piece of Mutton Fat White Jade, approximately twelve to thirteen centimeters square and nearly thirty centimeters long, resembling a pillow of jade. He took out a magnifying ss, and after a casual nce, knew his guess was very close to the mark. Notably, the quality of this piece of Mutton Fat White Jade seemed even better than thest one. After looking it over, Lang Zhen picked up the stone to weigh it, then nodded to Feng Jun, This stone the quality is quite decent. In this realm, there was virtually no spection in jade stones, and naturally, no assessment standards either. However, without a doubt, fine items were fine items, and Lang Zhens openment in front of the child meant that the jades quality would fetch a high price even in the shops of Xiyin City. In fact, his praise would have been even higher if not for considering that Feng Jun was the one collecting the jade. Of course, Feng Jun wasnt concerned about these details. Looking at the child, he spoke with a smile, Family heirloom stones are not something youre qualified to sell. Where are your parents? The childs expression immediately darkened, My parents have already passed away; only my brother and I are left. It turned out that their house was in a nearby vige. Their grandfather had died early, an uncle had also passed away, and their father died two years ago. Their mother went insane and drowned in the river the previous year. It was a tragic tale, but aside from a brief loss ofposure at the beginning, the childs emotions gradually became calm as he narrated. After listening for a while, Lang Zhen made a soft exmation, Oh, so youre a girl? A family heirloom can also be sold by a girl, the girl wiped the rain off her face again and spoke calmly, My little brother is only three years old. I pawned thest piece ofnd we had to treat his illness a while ago, and if we dont redeem thend soon, well starve to death. Upon hearing this, the four grown men exchanged nces, and finally, it was Deng Lao Er who spoke up, How much do you n to sell this stone for? Five silver dors, the girl replied through gritted teeth, as if to bolster her own courage, When I was trying to treat my mothers insanity, someone offered three silver dors for it, but I didnt sell. Lang Zhen nodded upon hearing this, Thats not expensive. Feng Jun gave him a look,ughing and crying, Old Lang, its easy for you to call the shots. Five silver dors, of course, is not expensive, Lang Zhen answered confidently, How much did you pay for those two Stone Balls? Deng Lao Er was getting a bit impatient, If the Divine Doctor thinks its expensive, I dont mind buying it; we can deduct the money from my sry. His words clearly carried a sense of irritation, probably because he felt that Feng Jun was a bit uncharitable. Feeling a bit upset by these words, Feng Jun thought for a moment and then decided not to take it to heart,ughing it off, Then Ill give you ten silver dors, is that alright? Ten silver dors? The little girl was hugely startled, her mind had been set on getting exactly five silver dors, how could she have expected him to double the price? After a moments thought, she slowly shookher head, No need, five silver dors will do. I need three and a half to pay off debt, the rest will be enough for us to spend. Lang Zhen was taken aback as well, looking cautiously at Feng Jun, Divine Doctor, Imnot saying that you offered too little, but theres no need to double it is there? He did feel somewhat sorry for the child and wanted to speak up for her, but if he caused the Divine Doctor to be dissatisfied with him, it wouldnt be worth it after all, the Meridian Opening Pills he had been using for the past two days were provided by Feng Jun. What do you know? Feng Junbai gave him a disdainful look, A lot of money for a good horse, understand? So thats how it is, Deng Lao Er eximed excitedly, No onees to sell stones, so you start by buying one at a high price? Hmm, Feng Jun nodded, he wasnt against doing good deeds, but the explosive amount of information on Earth showed that blindly doing good deeds often led to many drawbacks. It was better to look for a somewhat usible reason and use it as an excuse to do good, as this would be more eptable to everyone. This logic might seem a bit scoundrelly, but in practice, such behavior effectively reduced a lot of trouble. Hearing this, the little girl spoke timidly, The vige chief said that were not allowed to sell stones to you. I sneaked out during the rain. Damn it, Deng Lao Er erupted in anger upon hearing this, That bastard, does he really think the people of Xiyin can be bullied so easily? Forcing such a little girl to sneak out in the rain? Its okay, Im used to it, the little girl, touched by his defense, hastened to argue back, Ive been looking after my mother and little brother like this for over two years If it wasnt for their pressing me to repay the debt, I wouldnt have braved the rain toe out. At this, Deng Lao Da spoke up, which was rare, Then take the ten silver dors, just keep it. No need, the girl declined promptly, shaking her head, Five silver dors is already quite a lot. I can earn enough to support my little brother. Deng Lao Ers eyes widened, about to say something, but Lang Zhen intervened, Alright, just five silver dors. Giving her any more would be harming her and her brothers lives. Upon hearing this, the Deng Family Brothers fell silent. Although they hadnt experienced much, they understood the saying that wealth can corrupttwo young lives truly couldnt protect five silver dors. I had really overlooked that point, Feng Jun gave Lang Zhen a slight nod, Alright then, five silver dors it is. Little girl, can you cook? The girl nodded proudly and replied, Yes, I cook for my brother and myself, and I can also wash clothes. Good, well hire you to cook here, Feng Jun said with a smile, In exchange, well provide you and your brothers meals and give you both two sets of clothes What do you think? Yes, please! The little girl jumped for joy, Dont worry, sir, I I dont eat much. Feng Jun smiled faintly, having seen his share of little emperors on Earth Realm, this sensible child was truly a first for him, Here, this is five silver dors. Go and pay off the debt and you cane to cook at noon. This girl named Feifei quickly repaid the money, and the news of Feng Jun and his partys generosity spread instantly throughout the vicinity. When the old vige chief heard the news, he ran to Feifeis house and berated her, hopping mad. However, Feifei was used to this and stood her ground firmly, I didnt listen to the viges instructions, but if I miss them, what about ournd? Can the vige help me repay the debt? The vige chief wished he could beat the girl, but truth be told, he dared to p the young men of the vige but couldnt bring himself toy a hand on Feifeiit would be untenable if word got out. If Feifeis parents were still around, he would have struck her already, but now, he truly couldnt. (Fourth update, celebrating the alliance lord Zi Yan Lan Tian.) Chapter 86: The Heavy Backpack (Five Chapter 86: The Heavy Backpack (Five Chapters) That noon, Feifei ced her little brother Huan Huan in a carrying basket and went to cook for Feng Jun and the others. The vige chief dared noty a finger on herthe four guys were at least rted to the Xiong Feng Escort Bureau, a force the vigers couldnt afford to provoke. Everything is difficult at the beginning, but after the first person sold jade, that very afternoon, four more groups visited Feng Jun to sell their stones. These people, having heard about Feifei, were very proactive in offering their prices, and without exception, they were all quite high. But how could Feng Jun agree? He determined his prices ording to Lang Zhens suggestions,bined with his own judgment, and offered a reasonable amount. If the other party didnt ept, he would simply wave his hand-Please leave, you can sell it wherever you like for that price, I cant afford it. It was especiallyughable that one fellow brought a rough stone that had only been worked on one side. He pointed at that side and swore up and down, If I finish polishing this stone, itll be worth at least five silver dors, but Im only selling it to you for one. Youre making a huge profit. Feng Jun couldnt help but find it both sad and funny. Such schemes existed in this realm too? Of course, he wouldnt agree. For the people of this realm, stone carving was entirely manualbor and very energy intensive. Keeping the stone partly uncarved actually made the sellers job easier. So he straightforwardly stated, I only want finished stones. Your stone, to say nothing of one silver dor, I wouldnt want it even for a hundred coppers -thats right, I dont buy half-finished goods here. The man was so embarrassed that he almost became violent. Lang Zhen simply lifted his hand and smashed a millstone-sized rock into four or five pieces, then picked out a sharp shard and began picking his teeth, mouth wide open. Seeing this, the man, without another word, picked up his stone and left dejectedly, without even saying goodbye. Out of these four groups, only one person left his stone. He brought a green piece of jade that looked like a stone stool, quite smooth on the top-it seemed this fellow had been using it as a seat. Lang Zhen suggested a price of eight hundred copper coins for that stone. He believed that at Xiyin City, at best, it could fetch nine hundred copper coins and would definitely not exceed one silver dor-didnt this fellow have to spend time and travel costs to get the stone to Xiyin City? Thats right, it was sizable, but the quality was poor. Feng Jun, however, didnt follow his advice and offered a purchase price of one silver dor plus one copper coin. This was his little mischief. Back on Earth Realm, he had seen plenty of goods priced at $99, $199, or $9-99, always one unit short of the next numerical level to make people feel they were getting a bargain. So he used 1001 copper coins for the purchase. When people talked about it, they would say the stone was worth more than a silver dor. Compared to 999 copper coins, the difference was only two coins, yet it gave people a sense of generosity. The man who brought the stone stool didnt want to sell, asking for a high price of five silver dors, with a bottom line of two silver dors in mind. So he intended to carry the stone stool back home, but damn it weighed nearly two hundred pounds. It was really heavy. Then it was Lang Zhen who spoke up, Alright, even if you take this stone to the prefectural city, you wont be able to sell it for one silver dor. The Divine Doctor has already offered you more than that, which is quite generousDo you really have to have two silver dors to sell it? The man thought it over and felt it made sense-one plus silver dors wasnt much less than two. So he sold it, juggling the silver dor and its copperpanion in hand, walking home with a lighter step. No sooner had he left than Lang Zhen startedining to Feng Jun, Divine Doctor, you dont have that much money. If you keep buying so casually, you really wont end up with much. Feng Junughed, Alright, next time Ill be more cautious. Anyway, I can t lose. This jade stone, if taken to Earth Realm, would definitely fetch millions. How could he not profit? As news of the two stone purchases spread, Feng Juns business finally got underway. The nearby two viges tried to interfere, but Mount Zhige was so vast, epassing more than just these two viges, right? Three dayster, the thatched cottage was filled with stones of all sizes. The silver dors Feng Jun had brought with him were long spent, and the Deng Family Brothers took ten gold leaves, making a special trip to Zhige City to exchange them for silver dors and copper coins. After taking his second Meridian Opening Pill, Lang Zhens cultivation level had almost fully recovered. He nned to rest for about three days before taking the third pill topletely stabilize his realm. From the fourth day on, the number of peopleing to sell jade increased even more. Feng Juns pricing might have been firm, but generally speaking, his offer was a bit higher, about ten to twenty percent more than the purchase prices of the merchants from Xiyin City. However, the more well-known he became, the more troubles arose. Many people with mediocre jade also came seeking a purchase. The quality of jade is a subjective matter. The sellers were mostly aware of this, and apart from a few who took their chances, most of them hoped the buyer would take their less appealing stones for a rtively fair price. But for Feng Jun, he really couldnt take in all the goods. Zhige Mountain was an entire massive mountain, and Zhige County got its name for it-how could he possibly make unlimited purchases with just a few dozen taels of gold in hand? He knew the importance of stockpiling goods, but not just anyone could y that game. Without massive capital, what would he use to stockpile goods? It was essential to prioritize the purchase of quality jade stones. Yet this attitude had sparked local discontent. Some openly incited others, iming that all the good stones from Mount Zhige had been scooped up, leaving only the less desirable ones, which might discourage the people from Xiyin froming to collect stones anymore. Such rumors were ridiculous. After all, Mount Zhige was so vast and underdeveloped, how could it possibly run out of good stones? However, rumors spread precisely because, though not entirely reasonable, they appealed to some peoples sentiments, and once they gained traction, any illogic was deliberately ignored amidst collective agitation. Even if some noticed something fishy about the whole thing, not all of them dared to speak up. The little girl Feifei was not only a chef but also moonlighted as a junior spy. She quickly ryed the viges rumors, Everyones saying that youre going to buy up all the exquisite stones from Mount Zhige and destroy it. Upon hearing this, Feng Jun sighed; he had no choice but to return to the modern era. When he entered the vi again, Lusu Shuiers fragrance still lingered, but his hair had grown down to his shoulders-he had been in the mobile phone space for over four months. However, this return trip was not without its rewards. He brought back about a dozen jade stones, some of excellent quality and some average. The smallest among them was the size of two fists. The jade stones together weighed over a thousand pounds, and Feng Jun didnt really want to leave them in the vi because, althoughrge, it wasnt very secure; distant rtives of the main family could sneak in when he was away. But for now, he had no better option than to hide the jade stones in the storeroom among various other items. He himself prepared to head out with a chunk of green jade, a mutton-fat jade pillow, and a pair of jade balls. He stuffed the jade chunk into an exceptionally sturdy backpack, slung it on his back, and carried another bag holding the jade pillow. The jade balls, meanwhile, were ced in his messenger bag. He hailed a taxi at the road junction. When he ced the backpack on the back seat, the taxi driver gave him an odd look, Say, whats in those two bags of yours? My cars backend just sank. Feng Jun smiled in response, Oh, nothing much, just some books. They arent that heavy. Thats impossible, the driver shook his head, decidedly stating, Definitely not books. I can feel itits almost like three hundred pounds. Since when are books that heavy? Feng Jun ran a hand through his hair and shed a grin, Big brother,e on, take a look at me. Do I look like someone who can easily lift three hundred pounds? He was about 510 tall and weighed around 130 pounds or so. If he was dressed in light clothing, one could see his muscles, but now it waste autumn. With trousers and a vest on, one could only see his slender figure. The driver nced at him, hesitated for a moment, then shook his head, Youngsters these days really arent as robust. Twenty years ago, when I was your age, three hundred pounds was nothing-Id just heave it onto my back and go. Thats true. I definitely cant lift it, Feng Jun nodded with augh, Besides, even if I could, I certainly wouldnt be able to do it with ease. The driver thought about it and realized that made sense. Nevertheless, he couldnt resist muttering, But why do I feel like theres about three hundred pounds in there? Books are that heavy these days? Thats right, theyre that heavy. Its because theyre printed on copperte paper Feng Jun nodded seriously, then bluffed, Thats why students are all talking about reducing their burdens, right? Cant help it-the books are just too heavy. Yeah, that makes sense, the driver nodded and finally shifted his focus away from the bags Half an hourter, the taxi stopped at the Peni Grand Hotel, a four-star establishment where Feng Jun had just booked a room using his mobile phone. He paid the fare and got out, picking up his backpack. The drivers brow furrowed again-the weight had felt nearly three hundred pounds, pressing down hard. Could it be that his tire was t? Just then, a bellhop strolled by and smiled, reaching out to help Feng Jun with the bag. Suddenly, he stumbled and nearly fell to the ground. Watching this scene from the rearview mirror, the taxi driver shook his head and sighed again, Ah, the physical condition of young people these days really is deteriorating Feng Jun checked into the hotel for convenience and also to get a haircut and take a bath. Back in the mobile phone space, his short hair had been quite inconvenient, but now, in the real world, he found his shoulder-length hair to be rather unseemly. Some artsy men liked to unt long hair tied into a ponytail or even wear dirty braids, but Feng Jun felt that was a bit too effeminate for his taste. As for it being a way to express individuality? If a person needs a weird hairstyle to show off their personality, that just shows how pitiful they are, with no real substance to themselves, needing to resort to their hair and beard to make a statement. So, he nned to get a haircut. Should any trouble arise after entering the mobile space, he would just have to deal with it as it came. Chapter 87: Cannot Afford to Lose That Person (Sixth Release for Monthly Votes) Chapter 87: Cannot Afford to Lose That Person (Sixth Release for Monthly Votes) Feng Jun spent forty minutes cutting his hair into a crew cut, another half-hour showering, and then, shouldering arge backpack with green jade inside, and carrying a satchel in hand, he headed straight for Henglong Jewelry Store. Last time, it was Boss Liang from Henglong Jewelry who had bought the mutton-fat jade seed material for six million. Feng Jun had Liang Haiqings business card, but he didnt want to call, as that would prepare the other party. Indeed, he had a good impression of Boss Liang, but these days one cant judge others by appearance, and to protect ones wealth, one cannot rely on anothers character. Henglong Jewelry has five branches in Zhengyang City, with the headquarters adopting a front-store, back-factory model. Feng Jun didn t enter the store and went directly toward the adjacent office buildings staircase. A security guard called out to him and, upon learning he was looking for Liang Haiqing, of course insisted on knowing if he had an appointment. When the security guard heard he didnt have an appointment, he gave him two options, one was to call Boss Liang, so he could send someone down to escort him in, and the other was to register his personal information, which they would then pass on. Feng Jun didnt want to fill out his personal information, so he took out his mobile phone and called Liang Haiqing. Boss Liangs phone rang for a while with no answer, so Feng Jun waited patiently and dialed again. This time, the call was directly rejected. The security guard looked at him with a smirk, his thoughts unreadable. Feng Jun felt the urge to get angry, but then he thought that Liang Haiqing didnt have his mobile number, and perhaps didnt know who he was, so after waiting a while longer, he dialed again. This time, Liang Haiqing picked up, and an impatient voice came through the handset, Im in a meeting, what is it now? Upon hearing this, Feng Juns temper red, Liang Haiqing, if you didnt want me to call you, why on earth would you give me your business card? Liang Haiqing was taken aback on the other end of the line, evidently not expecting such impoliteness from an unknown number, directly calling him by his name and questioning why he had given out his business card. He looked at his mobile phone; it was indeed just an ordinary number, not only absent from his contacts, but also not some old or special numberhad the call been from a bombs tail number, he certainly couldnt have spoken so impolitely, right? However, he was in business to make money, and after all, he couldntpare himself to government officials, so he took a deep breath, Sorry, this is my personal number, I didnt save yours, apologies, may I ask whos calling? Im the person who sold you the mutton-fat jade seed material, Feng Jun spoke indifferently, Im downstairs in your office right now, and if you appear within five minutes, we can talk business. This was not him trying to pull rank or squeeze the other person, but as a supplier with limited resources, it was only right for him to be assertive. Liang Haiqing instantly remembered the man upon hearing this. The piece of mutton-fat jade seed material he had bought recently had been thoroughly checked, and without a doubt, Henglong had scored a huge bargain; even without any processing, if sold to peers, it could go for almost eight million. More importantly, they could stockpile the material, right? Today, peoplein that jade prices are being inted, but they dont mention the drastically shrinking supplies at the jade mines, with high-quality raw material bing ever scarcer. Who even heard of Russian or Korean jade when the Chinese were first getting into Hetian jade? Why is it even a thing now, if not for the shortage stirring the pot? Boss Liang still felt enthusiastic about this fellow who had contributed to his performance, although he was slightly displeased with the others tone, he still stood up and hurriedly ran down from the second floor meeting room. Indeed, it was the young man who sold the jade! Boss Liang recognized him at a nce, his appearance and image seemed to have undergone a slight change, but without a doubt, it was him. On the second look, he noticed the massive backpack on the mans back, heavy with significance. Seeing this, thest trace of dissatisfaction in his heart dissipated, and he greeted with a smiling face, Sorry about earlier, I was in a meeting, thepany is facing some minor troubles, I was a bit short Shall we go up and talk? Most times, Feng Jun was affable, and seeing the other partys proper demeanor, his irritation vanished, he smiled as he said, This is a jewelry store, and Im carrying valuables, shall we file a report? Liang Haiqing wanted to say that theres no need, we still trust you, but then he thought, I dont actually know anything about this guy; otherwise, I wouldnt have failed to recognize the phone number. So, he chuckled awkwardly, Howcould I impose like that? Lets do this just getting it on the security camera will do. However, when he saw the enormous green jade in the backpack with his own eyes, he couldnt help but gasp, My goodness, such arge piece? Jade is all about appearance, but size matters as well; therger the intact stone, the more valuable it is, theres no doubt about that. When the two of them arrived at Boss Liangs third-floor office, within less than two minutes, four or fivepany executives who had gotten word came rushing over, eager to get a glimpse. Gathered around the green jade, they inspected it back and forth for over half an hour, until an elder directly asked Feng Jun, Where are the offcut pieces? Feng Jun shookhis head, There arent any. How could there be none? the elders voice rose slightly, How can jade be this perfectly shaped? Liang Haiqing saw that his tone was a bit aggressive, and immediately spoke up, Well Elder Wu, this is our guest. Then he smiled at Feng Jun, Its just that our habit is to try to use all the jade material. With such arge piece of jade, if there are offcuts, more matching essories can be made, offering more choices. Feng Jun understood the logic, but he made it clear, Offcuts are meaningless to me, I have never cared about them. That statement was pretty arrogant, even Liang Haiqing couldnt help but be taken aback, Could you help by asking around? I cant, Feng Jun shookhis head, outright rejecting the idea, As I said Im not interested in offcuts. Elder Wu couldnt help but raise his voice, But young man this is really important to us. Feng Juns mouth twitched, and he casually spit out six words, I cant afford such embarrassment. In fact, for him, asking those vigers about offcuts wasnt merely a matter of losing face. You should know, he bought those stones at a low price. If he were to inquire about the whereabouts of offcuts while buying, wouldnt that indirectly tell others that the material is valuable? That he made a lot of money? If he wasnt making much profit, why would he bother asking about those scraps, right? However, such talk, when heard by people from Henglong, is too arrogantso ording to you, only full pieces count as jade? Young man, really dont show off indiscriminately; that can get you struck by lightning! At the critical moment, it was still Liang Haiqing who cleared his throat, This piece of jade do you n to sell it to ourpany? After all, this big piece in front of them is the crux of the business; lets not get off topic, shall we? Upon hearing this, Feng Jun nodded slightly, You start with an offer. I am sincere about selling it and dont fool me likest time. Liang Haiqings face reddened at these words and he blurted out defensively, Last time it was an auction on-site, theres no question of having fooled you! Feng Jun justughed it off, I have looked into it, the price you guys offeredst time was low. Liang Haiqing secretly scoffed to himself, thinking youre not from our industry; you cant possibly enjoy the insider treatment. Of course, he obviously couldnt respond like that, so he just chuckled awkwardly, Henglong buys jade to make a profit as well. If theres no profit, why would we be doing this business? Feng Jun agreed with that. But if he could make more, why not? So he lifted his chin, Make an offer. Liang Haiqing pondered for a moment before stating a price, Two million and five hundred thousand sounds unappealing, lets say two million and six hundred thousand then. Feng Jun looked at him sideways, clearly dissatisfied, Im saying, this is arge intact piece! This material how should I put it? Liang Haiqing said with a bittersweet smile, Its not small and its rare in recent years, but its not thatrge either. If it were ten times bigger, Id dare to buy it for a hundred million. If it were ten times bigger, it would be a treasure worth having in any residence, its value immeasurable by money. But Feng Jun was not satisfied. ncing sideways at the other party, he reached for his mobile phone, Is this your final offer? I need to ask my friend. Three million! a young man spoke up. He had a decisive look on his face and dared to raise the bid over Liang Haiqings price at such a moment; there was no doubt he came from a family of prominence. As he spoke, he looked at Liang Haiqing, Boss Liang, the father of the head of Wanli is about to celebrate his eightieth birthday, and Im in need of a suitable gift. Ill buy this one for myself, and leave the processing to thepany, okay? Upon hearing this, Liang Haiqing could only chuckle in reply, What are you saying, Young Master Yuan? If youre interested, feel free to buy it. Young Master Yuan nced at Feng Jun, slightly lifting his chin, Then its three million, you ask your friend. Feng Jun had intended to contact Ye Qingyi, but seeing the other partys generous offer, he simply waved his hand with a smile, Young Master Yuan, youre straightforward, and I wont be petty. Three million it is but I have a condition. Young Master Yuan nodded slightly, Hmm, go ahead. I dont want renminbi, Feng Jun said with a joking smile, exchange it for an equivalent amount of gold, can you do that? Thats tough, Young Master Yuan shookhis head slightly, Gold is currently three hundred and ten per gram. Calcting at three hundred, three million would be ten kilograms its not easy to arrange for such arge amount. Youre joking, right? Feng Junughed, Gold bars from banks are bought by plenty ofdies by the kilogram, and I havent heard of any problems. Bank gold is more than three hundred and thirty, Young Master Yuan red at him irritably, Is the industry price the same as the retail price? Feng Jun grew even more puzzled, You mentioned the industry price, and Henglong is a leader in the industry, is it difficult to gather ten kilograms of gold? (The sixth New Year update, hoping friends can subscribe to the genuine version, during double points period, summoning guaranteed monthly tickets.) Chapter 88: Seeing Ye Qingyi Again (A Update to Congratulate the Alliance Leader Lv Yao) Chapter 88: Seeing Ye Qingyi Again (A Update to Congratte the Alliance Leader Lv Yao) Liang Haiqing had figured it out; the guy was aplete blockhead, and he couldnt help but chime in. Gold is regted by the government, and the banks belong to the state. Its okay to sell by the kilogram, but even so, the buyer has to register, and for a privatepany like us, its not easy toe up with ten kilograms of gold; the key issue is the risk is too high. Feng Jun could understand this rationale; in fact, he could still buy gold bars from the bank after receiving the RMB. At most, he would pay 330 per gram. How much more could it cost? The focus was still on the risk. If he bought arge amount of gold, he would definitely attract the governments attention. Once he moved the gold to the Otherworld, if the state started inquiring about the whereabouts of the gold and he couldnt exin, then he would be suspected of smuggling. So he shook his head persistently, sticking to his own rhetoric, I definitely want to exchange for gold; otherwise, Id rather not sell at all. Come on, Young Master Yuan clicked his tongue in frustration, arent you making things difficult for people? I never make things difficult for people, Feng Jun said gravely, How about this, if you folks are willing to trade with gold, I also have Jade. I can bring it over for you to take a look. Why didnt you say so earlier? Liang Haiqing made his stance clear on the spot, As long as its worth our while, the gold hmm, I might be able to introduce some channels to you. Feng Jun packed the jade back into his backpack and turned to leave, Dont worry, itll definitely be worth your while. Its Mutton-Fat Jade. Everyone exchangedplex nces at his words, and for a moment, no one spoke. A trace of greed shed through Young Master Yuans eyes, Boss Liang, whats this guys background? Dont know, Liang Haiqing shook his head, The man is very vignt, not easy to mess with. After leaving Henglong, Feng Jun switched through several taxis and finally arrived at Li Dafu. Ye Qingyi was arranging jewelry at the counter when she abruptly felt that something was off. As she looked up, she saw him and couldnt help but her eyes light up, eximing softly, Is that you? Longtime no see, greeted Feng Jun with a smile, I was telling you about whost time. He even forgot Xia Xiaoyus name for a moment, which showed he really didnt care too much. Alright, its all in the past. I wont mind, Ye Qingyi smiled and shookher head, interrupting him. She didnt seem to care much, What have you been up totely? Feng Jun stared into her eyes until her cheeks began to blush slightly before speaking with a smile, The Mobile Phone I bought for youst time, Ive never used it. Ive brought it for you this time. Ive bought a Mobile Phone, Ye Qingyi smiled faintly, showing off a phone, but thank you for your kindness. There you have it, thedy had a famous kidney machine; the prestige of the Mobile Phone he had just wasnt enough. Feng Juns face darkened, No, you have to take it. Youre really strange, Ye Qingyi chuckled lightly, not minding his words, Give me a reason why I must take it. Feng Jun broke into a smile and winked at her, Ive got quite a few jade pieces, would you like to have a look? Of course, I do, Ye Qingyi still chuckled softly, But if youre letting me feast my eyes, I should be the one giving you a gift, right? Feng Jun caught on; she actually wasnt averse to him. However, it was clear that, after the awkward encounterst time, she needed a way out. So he tried to be cheeky, If you dont take it, I wont take you to see the jade. Ye Qingyi watched him for a while, then shook her head slightly, speaking with a gentle yet very firm voice, If you dont want me to see it, then lets leave it at that. Huh? Quite decisive, Feng Jun was a little surprised. But as someone who frequented bars, he was good at being shameless. So heughed, Actually, I meant that Id like you to help assess the value, and this Mobile Phone lets say itspensation. Ye Qingyi regarded him for a moment, then asked, Are you sure its justpensation? Even if it doesnt count aspensation, Feng Jun replied with a yful grin, pensation could be given as cash; this is a favor sound good? He knew how to charm; he was well aware that if he truly counted the Mobile Phone aspensation, she might be unhappy. You really Ye Qingyi shook her head helplessly, Never mind, I still wont go. I just likerge pieces of Mutton-Fat Jade. Theres also Mutton-Fat Jade this time, big pieces, even better quality than thest, Feng Jun immediately retorted. Ye Qingyi was momentarily stunned. In her impression, the Mutton-Fat Jade ofst time was already a rare find. How could it appear again so soon, and even bigger and better? So she looked at him again before asking, Youre not lying to me, right? If Im lying to you, the Mobile Phones yours for free, Feng Jun spoke halfway and realized saying it this way did sound suspicious, so he had to switch gears, Nevermind, if Im lying, Im not giving you the phone at all Hey, why does that sound so awkward? Hehe, Ye Qingyi covered her mouth and chuckled. She found his way of speaking quite amusing. Lets wait for lunchtime, then Ille with you to see the jade. You dont have it in your backpack now, do you? Theres a piece of Green Jade in my backpack, Feng Jun had to rify, If your store doesnt mind, I can take it out for you to see right now. Ye Qingyi looked at his backpack in astonishment, Theres only a jade stone in the backpack? She could tell that the backpack wasnt small, and what was crucial was that it was definitely heavy. Li Dafu had always been quite polite to jade suppliers, and although Ye Qingyi was just a clerk with limited authority, as soon as she reported the news of Feng Jun having jade, the on-duty store manager immediately opened the VIP room and called in an expert. Feng Juns green jade dazzled the expert, who appraised it for quite some time before finally asking, Do you want to sell this green jade, and for how much? Not selling, only exchanging for gold, Feng Jun shook his head, I need gold right now. The store manager hesitated, This would require quite a lot of gold. Gold may be over three hundred per gram now, but to buy this jade, youll need a lot. Feng Jun quickly made his position clear, I must point out that I am looking for the industry price for gold, with such arge amount, I cant go by retail price. To his request, no one objected. They all worked in the same industry and understood the proper measures. Indeed, even those who werent in the profession knew the principle of bulk discounts. Strangely, they didnt find his request excessive; instead, they clung to the price of the jade, How much gold are you looking to exchange for? Feng Jun replied with an almost smile, Shouldnt it be up to you to make the offer? Though the store manager was a middle-aged woman, she took charge, If we make the offer, youll definitely find it too low. You state your target price, and well negotiate slowly from there. Feng Jun shook his head, If I were to set the price, it would be a fixed, non- negotiable amount. Young man, thats not the attitude for doing business, an expert, now dissatisfied, even nced over at Ye Qingyi, Xiao Ye, your friend isnt very sincere. But Ye Qingyi wasnt influenced and surprisingly spoke out righteously, Such a rare piece of jade is actually a sellers market. Upon hearing this, the expert red at her fiercely but could not me her. He could only grumble reluctantly, If thats the case, you should have just named your price, why bother asking us to offer first? Feng Jun replied cheerfully, That wont do. What if you offer more? Wouldnt I be at a loss then? How could that be? The expert huffed angrily, wondering if this young man had any idea about market conditions, Gold has a price, jade is priceless. You can sell it for an infinite price, but when we buy, we have to estimate based on what is quantifiable. The store manager couldnt wait to speak up, No matter what, please state your asking price. Twelve kilograms of gold, Feng Jun stated seriously. How could that be? A female deputy manager eximed, Thats almost four million! This is just green jade of average appearance. Feng Jun gave her a look and solemnly reminded her, The price of gold Im asking for is the industry price. The store manager gave a bitter smile, Even considering the industry- regted price, thats still several million What does Master Qi think? Master Qi was the appraisal expert; he paused for a moment, then smiled wryly and shook his head, You really are aiming for the priceless range. Feng Jun did not respond. The female deputy manager, however, huffed in exasperation, Young man, you dont really want to sell, do you? Feng Jun looked at her, The jade has already been sold for ten kilograms of gold. To break that agreement, it would take a higher offer from you In fact, I took out the jade because I wanted Xiao Yezi to take a look. This was indeed the case, and the store manager knew too that the young man hadnt mentioned wanting to sell the jade at the beginning. She turned to Master Qi, Ten kilograms of gold What do you think of this price, is it reasonable? Ten kilograms Master Qi pondered a moment before shaking his head again, Its still sold as priceless, but at this price, those interested may consider buying. Upon hearing that, Feng Jun gave him a look, Twelve kilograms of gold and those interested could still consider it, otherwise how can we speak of something being priceless? Master Qi had no answer; in fact, he felt there was some logic to the others words. What a pity that Li Dafu was not the final consumer. When they purchased jade, it was intended for processing before selling for a profit. The female deputy manager spoke up abruptly, Who did you sell this jade to? There are not many who could produce ten kilograms of gold. This wasnt to say that other houses didnt have such gold reserves, but exchanging gold for jade typically implied a ck market deal, making ounting difficult and bringing a series of risks. However, as soon as she spoke, Master Qi and the store manager both rolled their eyes simultaneously. Just asking was enough; why add thetter part? This wasnt superfluous but actually a blunder! Even if the young man had been willing to reveal the buyer, now it would certainly not happen. And sure enough, Feng Jun shook his head with a smile, Sorry, I really cant say. (First update, congrattions to the beautiful alliance leader Lv Yao Luo Luo, also pleading for base monthly votes.) Chapter 89 - 89 Li Dafu’s Boldness (Second Release) Chapter 89: Li Dafus Boldness (Second Release) The store managers eyes flickered, Actually, even if you didnt mention it, I already knew who would dare to make this deal with you. There s only a few, Henglong, Jubaozhai Am I right? Hehe, Feng Jun chuckled, which wasnt an indication of aloofness but rather a sign that he had nothing to disclose. The store manager looked at him indifferently, But do you know that when ites to the cost of gold, none in the whole of Zhengyang can beat Li Dafus prices? Oh? Feng Jun raised an eyebrow, I really didnt know that Why is that? Hehe, the store manager smiled enigmatically, not answering directly, You can ask around at other ces. Alright, then, twelve kilograms of gold, Feng Jun stood up, If thats possible, lets make a deal, if not, then Ill have to leave. The leaders at Li Dafu exchanged nces, and ultimately, it was the female deputy general manager who spoke. This time, she disyed the level expected of a deputy general manager, Even if we want to buy, for such arge amount of gold, we cant just make that decision in an instant. Can you give us three days? Three days Feng Jun stretched his mouth, feeling the timeframe was a bit long. However, after looking at Ye Qingyi by his side, in the end, he nodded, Okay, three days it is, but not any more than that. What he was thinking was that using this opportunity, he could get closer to Ye Qingyi. However, he still hesitated a bit internally. Xiao Yezi was somewhat naive, and if he got her into trouble, hed probably need to give an exnation. Even more probable was that hed specte in stocks to be a shareholder, and date a girl to end up as a husband. However, he didnt need to worry about this for long, because during lunch, Ye Qingyi straightforwardly stated that due to the uing negotiations between both parties, it would be inappropriate for her to have contact with Feng Jun during this period to avoid unnecessaryplications. Feng Jun was quite speechless at that, thinking to himself that had he known this would happen, he might as well not have considered her feelings. But, it wasnt all bad news. At least Xiao Yezi eventually epted his mobile phone, with the rationale that shed made a reasonable suggestion, This piece of Green Jade, if you can hold onto it for half a year to a year, the price could go up by twenty to thirty percent. Feng Jun also knew that the prices of jade would rise. Even if they asionally dipped, a long-term increase was inevitable. The difference between him and Xiao Yezi was that she dared to estimate a growth value of twenty to thirty percent, which was quite rare. However, for Feng Jun, even knowing that the price would rise, what difference did it make? The suggestion was basically useless to him. He had to sell a batch of jade to solve his immediate cash flow issues. After dinner, Feng Jun found another hotel, secured a room to store the Green Jade, then returned to Peni Grand Hotel to collect the Mutton Fat Jade Pillow before heading back to Li Dafu. This time, it was a big deal. The chairman of Li Dafu, Li Yongrui, was rmed by the Mutton Fat White Jade. His saliva nearly flowed out as he immediately made an offer, Thirty million, I will take it The price is not an issue. Price not being an issue meant there was room for an increase, depending on what thepetitors would offer. Thirty million Feng Jun was already quite satisfied with this price. In Xiao Yezis words, the normal price wouldnt exceed twenty million. Thirty million already had a substantial premium. Of course, if this werent an anonymous jade pillow but one with a significant historical story, its price could escte tenfold without question. Not even mentioning the Hes Jade Bi, even if it were the Empress Dowagers Jadeite Cabbage, it would be considered a priceless treasure. But Feng Jun wouldnt agree to it outright. He asked with a smile, Will you pay entirely in gold? Thats impossible, Li Yongrui shook his head, clearly stating, I could give you the hundred kilograms of gold, but Im afraid you wouldnt dare to take it. This meant that if you want a hundred kilograms of gold, it must be through an official transaction. Are you afraid of the scrutiny? Feng Jun understood the implication and sighed inwardly, realizing that regtion on gold was indeed strict. Even Li Dafu, the leading jeweler in Zhengyang, wouldnt dare to act recklessly. So hepromised, Then half in gold, and the other half in cash. Ill give you twenty percent in gold, Li Yongrui asserted swiftly. We have our own channels for gold, but thats the limit. Its not only you who has a hobby of collecting gold. His words were quite blunt. Li Dafus own channels surely involved some shady dealings, but it was normal for a leading enterprise to have such conveniences. Feng Jun, out of curiosity, asked, If you can provide gold through your own channel, why cant you give me a bit more? Li Yongrui patiently exined, With our self-operated channel, most of it is still through official procedures. Most people who purchase gold simply do not want to attract attention. If they are collecting, they are actually not afraid of inspection. His implication was nearly the same as pointing to Feng Juns nose and saying I know you guys dealing in gold arent into collecting. Hearing this, Feng Jun gave a dryugh, Alright then, twenty percent it is, but I still need to check with other shops for their price. Li Yongrui was aware that with such arge piece of jade, one could not expect an immediate agreement. A transaction worth millions certainly required shopping around, so he nodded slightly, Go ahead and inquire about the prices. All I ask is that you give us a chance to make a higher offer. The store manager chimed in, Lets send a store clerk with you. Having someone from Jin Dafu present might help you get a better price. What was clearly a spying move was presented by her as if it were a generous consideration on behalf of the other party. Feng Jun originally wanted to keep a low profile, but she convinced him with her reasoning, so he nodded, Then let Xiao Yezi follow me. Shes not suitable, the female store manager shook her head, Hardly anyone knows her; its better for me to go with you. After all was said and done, it was Ye Qingyi who knew Feng Jun well, and Li Dafu here was a bit uneasy. So, Feng Jun took the manager and went to Henglong Jewelry Store. Liang Haiqing and others were waiting, and upon seeing the jade, Boss Liang could hardly suppress his excitement, This piece of Mutton-Fat Jade must be ours, even if Li Dafupetes, we have to outbid them. Li Dafus store manager, however, was not scared of him; she smiled, But do you have enough gold? Snatching business from Li Dafu, surely you cant be asking us to loan you gold again, right? However, Boss Liang didnt care about her warning, dismissing it, Acquisitions are acquisitions, loans are loans; theyre different departments interests. Please make this clear. Then he nced at Feng Jun again, subtly hinting, Perhaps I could purchase it with RMB. Feng Jun was about to emphasize again, but seeing his gesture, he did not speak anymore. The manager also slightly smiled without refuting the other partyWe also want to buy with money, is it possible? In the end, Liang Haiqing made the decision35 million in cash, he must keep this Mutton Fat Jade Pillow at Henglong. All in cash, that was definitely not going to work! Feng Jun had ns in mind, but seeing Boss Liang continually signaling, he was in no hurry to speak up. The store manager looked suspiciously at the two and grabbed her mobile phone to go out and make a call for instructions. Taking this opportunity, Liang Haiqing disdainfully said, Does Li Dafu really think theyre the only ones with a self-operating gold channel? In this business, who doesnt have some connections? The connections he talked about were not about recycling scrap metal, but purchasing gold from private mines. Li Dafu dared to collect from private mines semi-openly, while otherpanies didnt dare to do so, but this didnt mean theycked simr connections. Previously, everyone was making a fortune silently, letting Li Dafu carry the empty title, who would care? Now that they werepeting for rare jade sources, they could no longer give way, and it was Liang Haiqing who now revealed his trump card, 35 million, Ill give you 50 kilograms of gold and an additional 20 million in cash deal? Feng Jun was a bit annoyed, So that piece of Green Jade couldnt even coax your gold out? That piece of Green Jade was very good already, but this Mutton Fat Jade can be the treasure of ourpany, Liang Haiqing admitted openly, If I miss out on this piece of Mutton Fat Jade, Ill never forgive myself for the rest of my life. Regardless,pared with Li Dafu, Henglong is still a junior. Henglong is developing impressively, but the locals in Funiu still recognize Li Dafu; once a premium brand is established, as long as thepany doesnt self-destruct, its truly a long and arduous task for peers to catch up. Take this piece of Mutton Fat Jade for example; if Li Dafu bought it, they would ultimately sell it, but Henglong would likely list it as a non-sale itemThe more non-sale items, the deeper thepanys foundation. Li Dafu doesnt need to show its foundation to others; the recognition from the people of Funiu is their greatest foundation. But for Henglong as a neer, they need to umte heritage! After some discussion, the two settled it roughly, 50 kilograms of gold plus 20 million in cash, to buy this piece of Mutton Fat Jade. The previous Green Jade was priced at ten kilograms of gold, that is to say, a total of 60 kilograms of gold plus 20 million in cash. Feng Jun couldnt be bothered to consider how Young Master Yuan, the second- generation authority, would settle with Henglong; he was only concerned with collecting the money. Actually, money was the easy part; the key question was how to handle this 60 kilograms of gold. Liang Haiqings idea was that he wouldnt get involved; he would introduce someone to Feng Jun. His general n was that Henglong would pay 38 million in cash to buy the two pieces of jade, and then Feng Jun, with 18 million, would go to this person to purchase 60 kilograms of gold. To impose some control over Henglong, Feng Jun could, upon receiving the money, only hand over the Mutton Fat Jade Pillow, and the Green Jade would be given to Henglong after he acquired the gold. This n imposed restrictions on both parties, especially on Henglong, for if Feng Jun absconded after buying the gold, Henglong would lose a piece of Green Jade. But honestly speaking, Henglong really wasnt afraid of that; it was just 3 million, they could afford the loss. Moreover, as a jewelry store, Henglongs goods arent easy to misappropriate, are they? Seriously though, Liang Haiqing was a bit worried whether Feng Jun had the guts toplete the transaction for this 60 kilograms of gold alone? This was a ck market deal worth more than 10 million, enough to hire dozens of ruthless assassins. Chapter 90 - 90 Cultivation is So Simple (Three Updates for Monthly Passes) Chapter 90: Cultivation is So Simple (Three Updates for Monthly Passes) To Liang Haiqings surprise, Feng Jun nodded without hesitating and agreed. He really wanted to ask, Why are you so confident? Dont you know those guys are ferocious and ruthless? However, in the end, he controlled his curiosity well and just smiled, nodding, Then it looks like our cooperation will have no problems. There is still a little problem, Feng Jun replied with a smile, I have to see what terms Li Dafu offers me. Psh, Liang Haiqing snorted disdainfully, Theyre no match for us. Compete with us as a state-owned enterprise? Hopeless. Before long, the store manager came back after making a phone call, and sure enough, she indicated that Chairman Li attached great importance to this cooperation. However, the price could only go as high as thirty-three million, though they could offer thirty kilograms of gold as part of the payment. Thirty-three million in gold would be about one hundred and ten kilograms at the industry rate; Li Yongrui had originally agreed to pay twenty percent in gold, which would be twenty-two kilograms. Chairman Li also had another remark, which was that if Feng Jun was willing to do a transparent deal, paying the full thirty-three million in gold was no problem. No matter what, after encountering Henglong, Li Dafu had increased their offer by three million and provided some more goldtheir sincerity was unmistakable. Yet, it was Liang Haiqings words that rang true: in the end, they were a public sector unit and couldnt possibly go all in with a price war. Feng Jun shook his head, Then forgetit, were still two million short. I n to deal with Henglong. The store manager knew that herpany had done its best; she looked meaningfully at Boss Liang, Henglong really goes big. Liang Haiqing coughed lightly and spoke without expression, Who dares to talk big in front of Li Dafu? We just have more flexible policies, its easier to turn a smaller ship. The store manager had her suspicions but didnt dare to speak bluntly. She could only probe, Is it all a cash transaction? Of course, Liang Haiqings face remained calm, We dont have that much gold on hand to lend you if you were to ask. She was well aware that Henglong likely had their own secretive gold channels, but such matters were known tacitly, definitely not to be carelessly spoken of, or there would be serious trouble. So she stopped looking at Liang Haiqing and turned to Feng Jun, forcing a smile, Since thats the case, we can only look forward to our next cooperation. Im sorry. Feng Jun grinned, his smile as bright as the sun, No worries, I should be the one apologizing for having you run around for nothing. The store manager smiled and shook his hand before leaving, reminding him on her way out, Xiao Yezi is still single, you know. If you want to chase her, youd better hurry. No matter how much self-interest was involved in her words, there was no doubt she was keen on ying matchmaker. However, Feng Jun was startled by her wordshe hadnt even considered what kind of girl he wanted to marry; he just wanted to indulge himself and enjoy life while he was young. So an idea suddenly popped into his head: before he understood Xiao Yezis intentions, he should slow things down. Once Li Dafus people left, the folks from Henglong rxed even more. Liang Haiqing went straight to the point, Thirty-eight million, do you want cash or a bank transfer? Thats a big amount of money. If its transferred out of your corporate ount, both of us will have a lot of trouble, Feng Jun replied with a smile, Im not mistaken, right? Liang Haiqing gave a nonchnt nod, Of course, I have to answer to the other shareholders of thepany. The money cant just be taken from a personal ount Do you mean you want cash? Thirty-eight million is not a small sum in cash, not to mention even if its all in new bills, it would weigh close to a ton. Feng Jun nodded, Twenty million in cash, you can deposit into my bank card. Ill carry the remaining eighteen million with me. Liang Haiqing gulped inwardly, but managed to nod slightly, That much cash will require three days to arrange. Those in the jewelry business, particrly in private purchases of gold and jade, have an abundance of cash which is quite convenient, but thirty-eight million is still pushing it. Feng Jun shook his head decisively, Ill only give you two days. If you cant manage, well coborate some other time. He wasnt incapable of waiting an extra day, but longer nights breed more dreams. An additional day could lead to all sorts of shenanigans by the other party. It was better to reduce their time as much as possible to avoidplications. Liang Haiqing hesitated briefly before nodding decisively, Alright. The brevity of his decision made one wonder if he had intended to take only two days from the start. After finalizing the details, Feng Jun turned and left. The people from Henglong dispersed as well. Young Master Yuan had been silent all day. It was only after everyone else had gone that he looked to Liang Haiqing, Boss Liang, should we? A dangerous glint appeared in his eyes. Though he was quite wealthy, the prospect of gaining thirty-eight million in one go was too tempting to ignore. Liang Haiqing slowly shook his head, This guy is very tricky. What does he want gold for? We are too precious for such risks. Indeed, it was a matter of not being worth the potential loss. He was very tempted by the hefty sum, but he couldnt afford the possible consequences. Hearing this, Young Master Yuan smirked and backed off, I was just thinking that this guy might have a smuggling channel on hand. The jade of exceptional quality, Feng Jun had already disyed three pieces, but they were of dubious origin, making it difficult not to suspect foul y. Who that has a smuggling route is easy to provoke? Liang Haiqing shook his head and spoke slowly, Weve already done three deals with him, and we could well continue. Even if we could get our hands on that smuggling route, can we really keep it safe? Exactly, Young Master Yuan nodded upon hearing this, After all, weve been reaping the benefits of that route already, right? All right, lets stop thinking about this, Liang Haiqing said with a smile, speaking leisurely, Time to round up some cash After changing vehicles several times with the jade in tow, Feng Jun returned to the Peni Grand Hotel. Today, he seemed confident in peddling jade, but who would know that his nerves were strung tight all the while? Once back in his room, he felt as if he waspletely drained, his whole body sore and limp, taking a good while to recover his energy. Even so, he dared not fully rx. Who knew if someone was tailing him? Exhausted as he was, he still didnt dare let his guard down; he sent a message to Xiao Yezi, but got no response. With nothing else pressing, Feng Jun thought of the Tai Chi Breathing Technique he had acquired and decided to practice it sitting up straight on the royal bed as described in the secret manual. The Tai Chi Breathing Technique he had was the Nine Forms Thirty-Six Diagrams. He had tranted it thoroughly before, so even without the book, he remembered the first three forms quite clearly. Lang Zhen had made it clear, mastering the first three forms would allow one to consider advancing to martial master, and mastering thetter six could lead to a breakthrough to the level of Innate Expert. There Feng Jun was, sitting in meditation, recalling the contents of the book while channeling Qi ording to the acupoint diagrams. He had previously searched online and was now quite well-versed in many rted terms. The first forms first diagram was rather easy, involving only the connection of a few acupoints, not very hard. The second diagram, still involving a few acupoints, wasnt difficult either No wonder this was the Basic Breathing Technique, it really was quite easy to grasp. Unconsciously, he had gone through all four diagrams of the first form. This Tai Chi Breathing Technique was really simple. Feng Jun found it hard to believe, was he now an Intermediate-Level Martial Warrior? But then he thought about the strength of an Intermediate-Level Martial Warrior on that ne and felt that, after being enhanced by the spatial transformation, he really wasnt any worse off. Logically, one should only practice the second form after mastering the first, but after repeating the first form, Feng Jun felt there were no issues, so he decided to challenge the second form. The second form was a bit harder than the first, but he still quickly practiced all four diagrams of the second form. Then he practiced the second form again and found it was a lot easier than the first time. Just how much easier this was is hard to quantify, but mainly the second form involved passing through a few more acupoints. The first time was somewhat challenging, but the second time was a breeze. Feng Jun could hardly believe it, was he already a High-Rank Martial Warrior? I might have snatched a fake Tai Chi Breathing Technique. However, having already practiced two forms, it seemed fitting to at least attempt the third, whether it was real or fake. It wouldnt be the end of the world to start over if it came to it after all, he felt like he was making rapid progress. The third form truly wasnt easy, the first three diagrams involved opening the eight extraordinary meridians and the Small and Large Circtory Cycles, and he struggled through the practice. When finished, he surprisingly felt hungry. Fortunately, Feng Jun was no stranger to hunger, so he took out a pack of chocte and stuffed it into his mouth, chewing vigorously as he told himself, After I finish the third form, itll be time for dinner. The fourth diagram was a bit strange as it dealt with the reverse flow of the circtory cycle. Lang Zhen had oncemented on this diagram C Doing it backward, isnt that switching heaven and earth? But perhaps this unceasing rotation regardless of Yin Yang is the true meaning of Tai Chi? If there had been a real cultivator present, they might have warned Feng Jun about the dangers of reversing the circtory cycle; at the very least, hed lose all his progress, or worse, hed enter a state of cultivation deviation. But there was no one to guide him, was there? And Feng Jun thought losing all his progress wasnt that big of a deal; he could just start all over after all, the process was fast. This fourth diagram truly presented a challenge; the Qi he had cultivated within his body simply wouldnt obey, always instinctively following the natural flow instead of reversing it. But Feng Jun was stubborn. The harder it was to control, the more determined he became to persistit was this relentless perseverance that got him into a 985 university. He couldnt tell how long he had persisted, but eventually, he reached the final step, bringing the Qi back to the Dantian to transform the elixir into a divine potion. But this elixir damn it, it just wouldnt transform. Feng Jun reached out to his side, thinking it was time for a Foundation Establishment Pill. (Triple release finished, summoning subscriptions and basic monthly votes.) Chapter 91 - 91 The Bed Broke (First Update to Celebrate Alliance Leader Mei Renxin) Chapter 91: The Bed Broke (First Update to Celebrate Alliance Leader Mei Renxin) The Foundation Establishment Pill is meant to reinforce and cultivate ones foundation, which should stabilize the medicinal properties. However, by taking it now, Feng Jun seemed to be doing the opposite on purpose. But in fact, that wasnt the case. The Foundation Establishment Pill cultivates the True Yuan and True Qi within the body, whereas the medicinal properties are merely a facade. True Yuan can be transformed into medicinal properties, but medicinal properties do not equate to True Yuan. Feng Jun grabbed a pill and popped it into his mouth. After ingesting it, he realized the taste was familiar, Damn is this the Body Tempering Pill? The Body Tempering Pill was useless for him, but once it came into contact with saliva, it was already ineffective; it was toote to spit it out. It didnt matter, having eaten it was no big deal, as long as he had silver, it was quite easy to buy more in that realm. Oddly enough, this time after he ate the Body Tempering Pill, he felt a faint trembling in his Dantian. The medicinal properties seemed a bit unstable, as if they were inhaling and exhaling something. Could the Body Tempering Pill actually temper the medicinal properties? While inspecting his Dantian, Feng Jun couldnt help but be shocked. Then he felt a surge of joy: Wouldnt this make the transformation into elixir a bit easier? Thinking this, he picked up another Foundation Establishment Pill and paid close attention to it before confirming it was indeed a Foundation Establishment Pill and not a Body Tempering Pill, then tossed it into his mouth. No sooner had the Foundation Establishment Pill dissolved than he felt a stream of warmth, starting from his chest and abdomen and spreading throughout his body, rejuvenating his spirits. With the Foundation Establishment Pills transforming heat, the medicinal properties trembled even more and became increasingly unstable. Theres a chance! Feng Jun seized the moment to start the breathing exercises as recorded in the Tai Chi Breathing Technique. He persisted, and the medicinal properties softened bit by bit and began to disperse. He wasnt sure how much time had passed before he had transformed all the medicinal properties in his Dantian into a milky elixir. Now, when he looked inside his Dantian, it was like looking at a bottle filled with milk, brimming with elixir. Then, the elixir rushed towards his entire body, surging out of acupuncture points such as the Yongquan, Dazhui, and Baihui, directly expelling beyond his body. Damn! Feng Jun was startled by the tumultuous flow. He hoped it wouldnt cause any disturbance. When he opened his eyes, touched the top of his head, and looked at the soles of his feet, he saw no white liquid. It appeared that the sensation was just a feeling and there was no material substance actually erupting out. Indeed, how could the elixir transformed from medicinal properties be wasted so easily? But the next moment, as he felt his backside, he gritted his teeth in frustration, Damn my pants! Apparently, the flow of Qi from his tailbone had pierced through his pants, and even the cushion of the imperial concubines bed was punctured. Not only was there a big hole in the cushion of the imperial concubines bed, but it also emitted an unpleasant smell, somewhat simr to the stench of rotten eggs from hydrogen sulfide. Feng Jun sighed and decided to take a shower first, then called in a service employee to discusspensation. Unfortunately, the service worker was a new girl unfamiliar with the pricing, and immediately called the front desk for help. The front desk was busy and eventually sent a young man from the engineering department. This young man alsocked experience and, upon seeing the state of the concubines bed, he nced at Feng Jun and questioned him aggressively, What did you do? How did you damage the couch like this? Feng Jun was getting annoyed. Was this the service one could expect at a four- star hotel? I called you over to discusspensation. Since I damaged it, I will pay why are you looking so sour? Who do you think youre impressing? The young mans anger red up even more than Feng Juns. His eyes bulged, and his voice raised, Im asking you, how did you break it? And why the hell did you make it stink so bad? You trying to start trouble? Seeing that this guy was a hothead, Feng Jun couldnt be bothered with him and turned to speak to the service worker, Call your floor manager or someone from the lobby to talk. Ill pay for the damage. As for him I dont want tomunicate with him. Upon hearing this, the young mans eyes bulged with an intention to escte things, but fortunately, the little service worker stopped him. Soon enough, a tall and robust man arrived. The lobby manager here turned out to be a man. After understanding the situation, he said with a smile, Its just a mattress lets just say five hundred, shall we? The room smells a bit, do you want to change rooms? See, thats how service is done. Since the customer expressed a willingness topensate, he didnt ask how the damage was caused and even considerately suggested a room change. Five hundred? Feng Jun knew the price wasnt low, but it wasnt extortionate, so he waved a hand in dismissal, Ill give you one thousand, but before changing rooms He pointed at the young man from the engineering department, I just want to ask, is it your policy to let greenhorns like him interact with customers? The lobby manager had already been briefed on the conflict by the service worker, which is why he had proactively arranged for a room change, as a way to appease the guest. Now that the guest was not ready to drop the matter, the manager could only respond with an apologetic smile, The thing is Xiao Lin has just gone through a breakup, and hes not in the best of moods. I hope you can be a little more understanding. Why should I be considerate of him? Feng Juns eyes widened, If youre capable, go kill your girlfriends entire family instead, and youre snarling at me, who has nothing to do with this? Are you sick? Upon hearing this, the young man became furious and clenched his fist, ready to charge. The lobby manager, seeing this, barked sharply, Xiao Lin, get out of here! Ultimately, the young man did not dare to explode at the lobby manager. However, he didnt leave, but instead pointed at Feng Jun, suppressing his rage as he spoke, He actually cursed me, saying Im sick. Im not cursing you, Feng Jun snorted coldly, you really are sick, and its not a light illness either. The young man was about to retort when the lobby manager shouted again, I said, get out! Xiao Lin was really dissatisfied as could be, pointing at Feng Jun with an incredulous look, Manager Geng, hes an outsider, and I am defending the hotel; yet youre siding with him? Not only is he an outsider, but he is also a guest, the lobby manager huffed at him, and a very wealthy guest at that. What you have a problem with that? Expecting to pay five hundred, but the other party actually offered a thousand willinglyif thats not called wealthy, then what is? So being rich is amazing now, is it? Xiao Lin shouted, then turned and stormed out of the room. Feng Jun curled his lip. He used to be poor too, and didnt like to show off money. But encountering such inexplicably stupid individuals, he suddenly felt that being wealthy wasnt so bad after all as it allowed him to teach these fools a lesson in how to behave. He then spoke earnestly, Lobby, Im willing to admit fault, and even pay double, but that stupid kid baring his teeth at me, youve got to give me an exnation. I came here to spend money, not to be treated like a pushover. Oh, theres no need for double, the lobby manager said with a wry smile, waving his hand, the sofa cushion is custom-made by the hotel and is only worth five hundred. He disrespected you, and I apologize on his behalf. Youre a generous person; dont stoop to his level, okay? Feng Jun shook his head and insisted firmly, These days, being easy-going isnt apliment; it means youre easily bullied Im petty, and I dont ept your apology on his behalf. Either hees to apologize himself, or you fire him. Xiao Lin just has a bad temper, the lobby manager exined with a wry smile, Really, these young people nowadays all have such hot tempers, cant stand the slightest grievance. As soon as they open their mouths, its I quit. Its not easy to recruit staff in the service industry. Feng Juns eyes widened, I am young too; does that mean he can treat me unfairly? Or does it look like I have the word pushover written on my forehead and look like someone easily bullied? Forget it, its all because their parents spoil them, the lobby manager gestured dismissively and sighed, We could let him go, but he might actually be d about it. At work, he has to cater to customers, but when he gets home his parents have to cater to him. On hearing this, Feng Jun couldnt help but think of that child in the other dimension, Dou Dou from Ding Lao Ers family, who would bring choctes home to share with his parents, and Feifei from Zhige County, who at the age of five or six had to look after both her younger brother and her mentally ill mother. Why is there such a vast difference between people? Thinking about this, he became even more irritated, If he doesnt know how to behave, then Ill have to represent society and teach him a lesson! Its not that Im making things difficult for you if he continues like this, even your Peni Grand Hotel might get dragged down. Seeing that he was relentless, the lobby manager made up his mind and suggested with a smile, How about thiswe wont ept your five hundredpensation and will switch your room. How does that sound? Feng Juns face darkened, Talking like that takes the fun out of it, Ive admitted to the damage It looks like not only do I have the word pushover written on my forehead, but I also have the face of a total pauper? You cant say that, the lobby manager chuckled dryly and then lowly suggested, How about thiswhen we issue the sry this month, well deduct the five hundred from his wages. What do you say? Feng Jun liked this suggestion, agreeing that the fool needed to learn a lesson. He pulled out five hundred and handed it over, I have the money, and I wont trouble you just say I didntpensate, and dock another five hundred from him, okay? Sure thing, the lobby manager patted his chest and beamed, Leave it to me. Feng Jun looked at him intently, If you agree and dont follow through I cane up with five hundred, and I can alsoe up with five thousand or fifty thousand! What would he need five thousand or fifty thousand for? Clearly, it would be to deal with the lobby manager. The lobby manager was fully aware of this and nodded with a smile, Dont worry about it, Ive also had enough of that guy. As Feng Jun began to pack his things to switch rooms, he couldnt help but muse to himself: Money is indeed an excellent thingbeing wealthy felt really good. Just as he entered the new room, his mobile phone pinged with a sound, and he looked down to see a new message on WeChat. Feng Jing: Why so free today, havent gone to save the world? [sneaky grin] Luo Hua: Saving the world is too tiring, and that stupid slip of the pantssuch rotten luck, [downcast] Feng Jing: You just ripped a pair of pants, I lost at least ten pairs today! [tears] Luo Hua: That ferocious aunt flow? Destroyed ten pairs of your pants must be at least 2GB of data, right? [shock] Feng Jing: Jerk, Im talking about the stockmarket!!! [pounding] [pounding] [pounding] (First update, congrattions to Alliance Leader Mei Renxin.) Chapter 92 - 92 The Dilemma of Good Scenery (Second Update) Chapter 92: The Dilemma of Good Scenery (Second Update) Feng Jun and Feng Jing had been chatting recently, and theirmunication was this kind of leapfrogging style. Anyway, the two of them would talk about whatever they thought of, often talking to themselves but still managing to connect with each other. As for onlookers feeling a bit in the clouds, that was inevitable; even the two of them might not fully understand each other. But oddly enough, both of them quite liked this kind of soaring, freeform conversation and even felt a bit like they understood each other as confidants. It was only then that Feng Jun remembered that he seemed to have opened a stock market ount as well. Luohua Time: Youre not one of those fund shills, are you? [Questioning] Feng Jing: If I were a shill, would I say Ive lost money? Youre pretty solid up there. [Contempt] Luohua Time: So you know Im solid? [Sneaky Laugh] Luohua Time: What the hell, youre saying my intelligence is a solid injury? [Angry] Feng Jing: Rest assured, those fly-by-night funds couldnt afford a shill like me. Ive got seven figures in the stock market! Luohua Time: Do you think having seven figures in the stock market is a lot? [Questioning] Feng Jing:???? Bluffing. Give me six figures, and tonight, Im all yours [Shy] Luohua Time:?? Im only worth five figures, and youre that much more expensive than me? [Angry] Feng Jing: Alright, enough nonsense. Everythings in the red today. How much did you lose? Luohua Time: Sorry to disappoint you, but I really havent lost anything. [Sneaky Laugh] Feng Jing: Wow, youre actually a pro, [Flirty] a master. Ill treat you to dinner tonight; will you grace me with your presence? [Happy] When Feng Jun saw this, he couldnt help but grit his teeth. His buddy was actually not holding any stocks, so thats why he hadnt lost anything. However, he definitely couldnt say that, so he typed his response with a smile. Luohua Time: Its an honor to be invited by ady. You name the ce. Feng Jing mentioned a ce that was just over a kilometer away, a Xiang Cuisine Restaurant. Feng Jun thought it over and felt it was a bit inappropriate to leave the Mutton Fat Jade Pillow at the hotel, especially after he had offended some weird guy Todays young people are quite scheming. So, he put on his backpack and even went to a clothing store to buy a pair of trousers to change into. As he walked to the Xiang Cuisine Restaurant, Feng Jing had already arrived. She hadnt reserved a private room but had taken an individual table instead. Feng Jing was wearing a ck tight long-sleeved T-shirt with dark blue skinny jeans. The jeans were studded with brass rivets above the knee, and she wore a pair of ck low-cut sneakers that showed her pale ankles, giving her a somewhat non-mainstream vibe. On the back of her chair, she had draped a light coffee-colored coat, clearly having worn it here. Feng Jun greeted her with a smile, Hello, finally seeing a live one. You little guy are all talk, Feng Jing might dare to say things like tonight Im all yours on WeChat, but when they met face-to-face, she didnt actually have that kind of uninhibited vibe. Whether they admitted it or not, there was some difference between the online and real world, and she wasnt the only one to react this way. Feng Jun, however, stepped forward and opened his arms wide without any concern and said with a grin, Come on, give me a hug. This move was suggested by Wang Haifeng, an old -hand at this, who was very adept at handling such situations. He always said that just because you chat well online doesnt mean you can be just as open in person. At times like these, a man needs to take initiative to bring the atmosphere back to that of an online chat. Influenced by this kind of environment and mood, a womans nervousness will rxeven if she isnt nervousproviding a smooth transition that will make her act more naturally as time goes on. Of course, there was a prerequisite for all this: the man had to be genuinely interested in the woman. Feng Jun also chatted online, but he usually had a clear purpose, often setting the agenda before meeting up. He wasnt like Wang Haifeng, who really was a master of flirtingno wonder, given Coach Wang had the looks, the build, and the wealth, not to mention very high standards. Coach Wang usually only considered making a move after seeing the girl in person. After hearing him boast about his pick-up artistry, Feng Jun reflected on his shorings and naturally borrowed what he needed when the asion called for it. Seeing his move, Feng Jing was visibly taken aback, yet she stood up, naturally punched him yfully, andughed as she chided him, Havent you seen a woman before? Her response wasnt too enthusiastic, unlike those who would open their arms for a hug, but it showed she wasnt averse to Feng Junspany. Otherwise, she definitely wouldnt have acted so informally. Feng Jun had to admit, the woman before him was truly enticing. Her face was barely made up, yet she had at least a ny-percent score in looks; her figure was lean but still exquisitely proportionate, and while she appeared to be around twenty-seven or eight, there was a hint of an unconventional taste to her. Feng Jun cleared his throat, Im saying, lets get a private room, its so noisy out here, how can we talk business? He didnt actually expect her to pick up the tab, so he naturally suggested getting a private room. Of course, apart from the inconvenience for chatting, the most crucial thing was that it wasnt appropriate to engage in intimate behaviors in a public setting. Feng Jing replied with a smile and shook her head, The private rooms are all full, lets just sit in the dining hall. Full? Feng Jun gave her a skeptical look, not quite believing her words, but at this very moment, it was clearly not convenient to call her out. After the two settled down, they ordered several dishes, humbly deferring to each other. Feng Jun insisted that she drink liquor, but she stated she could only drink wine at most. I dont usually drink. If it werent for wanting to learn from an expert today, I wouldn t be drinking at all. Hearing this, Feng Jun could only force a dryugh, Im hardly an expert. You might even be better than me. Soon enough, the food and drinks were served, and they chatted as they ate. Feng Jing began by asking Feng Jun, in todays sea of red in the stock market, which stock did you pick as the sole green one? When she heard he was not holding any stock, thus had no losses, she didnt show any sign of being duped; instead, she asked with genuine interest, why didnt you enter the market when its a fluctuating market thats fully operable? Feng Jun didnt have much expertise in stock trading. He had set up his ount purely to support Zhang Wei. Even so, he knew that a fluctuating market didnt necessarily require participation, but beingpletely uninvested was rather rare. Even conservative investors would dip their toes with a light position. So he decisively changed the subject, How much money do you have in the stock market, seven figures? Asking this reminded Feng Jing of his own words, so she smiled and shook her head, I wont let you take a look at my ount. How about you? Do you dare to show me your seven-figure ount? Feng Jun had just escaped poverty and always liked to unt his wealth when he could. Upon hearing this, he promptly opened his stock trading app on his mobile phone and said with a grin, Its not a lot of money, but you see Im really not holding anything. What he opened was the trading interface, with indices like total securities assets and securities market value, thetter showing zero. Feng Jing looked twice and covered her mouth,ughing softly, Two and a half million It does seem like its your ount. Hey, theres a little bit more than that, Feng Jun grumbled with a darkened face. He indeed had invested a total of two and a half million when he opened the ount. However, with no positions, those funds would be automatically moved into cash management, earning a not-so-low interest rate. By now, he had a few thousand in financial returns. Of course, his dark face was probably just for show. Two and a half million might not sound good, but who would care about the phrasing if they really had that much money? But Feng Jings thoughts werent on that. She took out her mobile phone, asked earnestly, Take a look at the stocks I selected, then give me some advice, will you? Feng Jun gestured dismissively and said tly, I wont look. By casuallymenting on the stocks youve picked, Id be asking to offend someone In the world of stock trading, even spouses dont consult with each other, let alone you and me. However, the more he resisted, the more persistent Feng Jing became, Then just help to see if I should liquidate, that should be fine, right? At that moment, Feng Jun felt a mix ofughter and frustration, If I tell you to liquidate and then the stock rises, wont you curse me to death? Im not in a hurry for you tomit now, Feng Jing showed a stubborn streak, and I might not even listen to what you say just help me take a look, okay? Faced with such a request from a beauty, Feng Jun really couldnt refuse and took her mobile phone. After looking for a while, his frown deepened, Youve heavily invested in six stocks? Feng Jings total securities assets were over six million, holding roughly twenty stocks. Most of them were one or two thousand shares, with even four or five stocks consisting of just a single lotmeaning a hundred shares. These were probably stocks she used for observation, which wasnt surprising as their total value wasnt much. Yet, at the same time, she had six stocks with a market value over five hundred thousand each. Just these six summed up to a market value of over four million. Feng Jing was a bit embarrassed, I thought they were all pretty good, and I didnt know which one to sell Now my position is too heavy. Well, indeed your position exceeds eighty-five percent, with a market value of five million one hundred thousand, Feng Jun thought to himself with a silent sneer. In such a fluctuating market, such heavy investment left no room for maneuver. But he didnt criticize her, as stock trading styles vary greatly from person to person. What suits one may not suit another. He hesitated before asking, You mean you dont want me to rmend stocks but to help you pick out the ones you think are unsuitable? Exactly, Feng Jing nodded earnestly, Im someone who holds on to the past. That mentality isnt suitable for trading stocks. But this ount was taken over from my father, and if I dont manage it well, Ill have to return it to him. After a pause, she sighed with a frown, Actually, his is his, mine is mine. I dont even want it, but my mom doesnt want me to give it back to him theyre divorced. Feng Jun was taken aback with his mouth agape, Really? Just over a bit of stock trading, and its tied up with family ethics? Its theount my mom wanted, Feng Jing shrugged, showing her corbones clearly through her thin ck T-shirt, When they divorced, my father took eight apartments and more than ten million in cash, leaving only one apartment for my mom She feels its unfair. Chapter 93 - 93 Interrogation and Cultivation (Three more chapters for monthly votes) Chapter 93: Interrogation and Cultivation (Three more chapters for monthly votes) Facing the situation with Feng Jing, Feng Jun didnt know what to say. Do you actually have twenty stocks in your hand? He even thought of Zhang Shaohong, the fund manager introduced by Zhang Wei, For cases like Feng Jings, one could consider handing over the funds to a fund to manage. But if it were so, it would seem that he would have nothing to do with it, and besides, are funds really reliable? After thinking it over, Feng Jun still decided to say, Ill note down your stocks and see if I can help you analyze themter. While speaking, he swiped open his mobile phone and added the stocks to his favorites list. Thankyou so much, Feng Jing said with augh, her smile incredibly charming. Feng Jun watched, his heart fluttering, unable to help but exim, I didnt expect you to be a little richdy. Of course, when he said this now, there wasnt much envy; he was just teasing her. Not to mention anything else, just the piece of jade in the backpack on the chair next to him was worth thirty-five million, so his tone was very lighthearted. That belongs to my father, Feng Jing replied just as lightly, with a bit of pride in her voice. I have a public position, own a music store, and make money teaching I canpletely support myself, live better than the average person. Why would I need his stuff? He raised me, fulfilled his obligations; I cant ask anything more from him. Feng Jun couldnt help but give her a thumbs up, Impressive. He truly admired this woman. Thinking of himself, a distinguished graduate with dual degrees from a 985 university, he had been toiling for three years since graduation. Now he was stuck in a rut, less aplished than her, a delicate woman. This time, however, Feng Jing didnt bask in his ttery but nced at him, Youre not bad either, if that two hundred and fifty thousand was earned by you. Of course I earned it myself, Feng Jun said, puffing out his chest, but during this, he hesitated for a moment. Strictly speaking, he hadn11 earned it himself; it came from a stroke of luck, which caused him to hesitate. But then it struck him, and he was at peace again. A stroke of luck was his own luck after all. This world has no absolute fairness. Look at those who master the skill of reincarnation; knowing only that one trick, they enjoy a life of endless benefits. As for himself, he had to strive in the space provided by his mobile phone. If he hadnt been careful, hed have been done in by a porcupine or the Gu Family ages ago. Unfortunately, Feng Jing noticed his slight hesitation. She smiled faintly, Is that so? I thought it was because of your family You guys at the KTV, you really know how to make a racket. When she brought that up, Feng Jun couldnt help butugh too. Then he thought of how the ugly woman had blossomed with joy, followed by the memory of Li Qiangs distressed expression, and he ended upughing so hard he couldnt catch his breath. At first, Feng Jing didnt mind, but as she saw himughing so exaggeratedly, she couldnt help but ask. Once she heard the whole story, she was holding her stomach and bending over withughter. Hey hey, havent you seen a woman before? Feng Jing still had a trace of a smile on her face, so her scolding sounded a bit coquettish, Sister is taken. Noway? Fengjun said, looking shocked, When you had a cold, and used cupping therapy, wasnt there nobody to take care of you? In fact, what he wanted to say wasit really didnt matter to me whether you were taken or not-since youve yed Nearby People anyway. Feng Jun didnt consider himself a good man, but he didnt have the habit of dragging a decent woman down either; it was always about mutual consent. As the saying goes-a fly wontnd on a wless egg; if there is a crack, you cant me the flysck of morals. Nobody taking care of me doesnt mean I dont have a husband, Feng Jing responded slowly, then gave him a sidelong nce, Do you know why I love Xiang Cuisine? Because Im Hunanese. Hunanese women are great, Feng Jun offered a thumbs up. For Xiao Fengs happiness, he went all out today and rather cheesily said, The old saying goes, Hunanese women are passionate. Yes, Hunanese women are passionate, Feng Jing looked at him with a smile that wasnt quite a smile, Arent you afraid Ill divorce my husband and cling to you? Hearing this, Feng Jun was stunned. Ever since he broke up with his girlfriend, he hadnt reconsidered marriage. It wasnt that he didnt want to, but he was very aware of his material deficiencies and didnt have the qualifications to consider it. Now, with a windfall and some money in hand, one could say he had the qualifications, but he hadnt adjusted to his new status yet. He was busy searching for jade and the Cultivation Technique, not settling down to think about it. However, to be honest, Feng Jings qualifications were much better than his ex-girlfriends in all respects, whether it was her figure, appearance, eloquence, independence, or financial status; they all overwhelmingly surpassed his ex-girlfriend. To put it another way, his impression of her was pretty much like Sister Hong s C not someone he was qualified to think about back then. To forcefully entertain such thoughts would be humiliating and thats putting it lightly. If Feng Jing had talked about marriage with him back then, his first reaction would probably be disbelief. At the very least, he would be too ted to find his bearings. But now that she said this, he hesitated, I really have never thought about getting married. Isnt it all just for fun? No matter what, he was now someone who had stumbled upon a strange encounter; getting married to a what, the second-inmand? It just goes to show that people truly change with their environment and personal circumstances. While he was still stunned, Feng Jing stood up, casually picked up her coat from the back of the chair, and spoke with a smile, Im done eating No matter what, Im very happy to have met you today. Feng Jun awkwardly stood up, forcing a smile, You know, we still dont know each other well enough. Rushing into marriage I dont mind, but Im afraid you might regret itter. Its better to date a little longer. In his haste, he couldnt find a good excuse. Managing to say that was already quite quick-witted of him. Lookhow frightened you are, Feng Jingughed heartily, herughter causing her to shake like blooming branches, like the earth awakening to spring. Feng Jun became even more embarrassed. He cleared his throat and made a feeble argument, Im not frightened; Im thinking of your best interest Making one wrong choice is fine, but if you choose wrong a second time, what will others say about you? Feng Jing put on her coat, picked up her purse, and walked towards the exit. Then with a stern face, she said, Ill be honest with you. I cant possibly get divorced, absolutely impossible. Feng Jun followed her to see her out, and upon hearing her words, he asked in astonishment, Why cant you get divorced? As he asked, he had already imagined various possibilities, including her being the second wife of some VIP. However, Feng Jing waved off the subject with an absent-minded air, Forget it, lets not talk about this now. WeU talk about it another time. Feng Jun hailed a taxi for her and helped open the door, then he suddenly remembered something, I havent asked how I should address you. But Feng Jing just poked half her face out of the car window, smiled at him, and waved, See you! Feng Jun watched her depart and then hurried back to the hall, relieved to find his backpack still there. Then, he began to question himself: Ive had two encounters today. As long as I have the intention to marry, between Ye Qingyi and Feng Jing, I should be able to seed with one of them, right? Since when did I start to feel such an aversion to marriage? He thought that it wasnt necessarily self-intion brought on by his extraordinary experiences; perhaps he had just be disillusioned with the current state of society and peoples hearts. As he was brooding over this, a waiter approached him, Sir, would you like to order a main dish? Feng Jun knew this was a polite way of reminding him to pay the bill; after all, there were two diners, and one had already left. However, he really did need to order a main dish, so he nodded, Bring me a portion of braised pork with rice no, make it three for starters. The Xiang Cuisine Restaurants rice dishes were quite affordable, serving arger bowl than both Hangzhou and Cantonese cuisine dishes. Even so, Feng Jun ended up eating five servings of rice dishes and cleared all the tables dishes before he settled the bill and stood up. Not only the waiter but several patrons at nearby tables watched in amazement, and someone even muttered under their breath, Has this brother just been released from somewhere? After leaving the restaurant, Feng Jun felt much more at ease, Lately, Im really not up for making appointments. With this energy, Id better focus on practicing theTai Chi Breathing Technique. He felt it was inappropriate to practice in a hotel room, so he decided to head to a nearby park instead. The park wasn11 veryrge, just over three hundred acres, but it hadkes, artificial hills, woods, zas, and of course, middle-aged and elderly people doing square dancing. Feng Jun arrived at thekeside and chose a spot with lush trees. He slightly spread his feet to shoulder width, gripped the ground with his toes, squatted slightly, shifted his weight down, and began to practice the Horse Stance. The great thing about Tai Chi breathing is that you dont need to continue meditating. Even when practicing the Horse Stance, you can circte blood and qi for cultivation. He practiced the first three forms of the twelve diagrams one by one, feeling no obstacles whatsoever. Especially the fourth diagram of the third form, initially slightly stagnated due to the inverse cirction of the meridian, but as his proficiency increased, the practice became faster and faster. Eventually, the Qi Force felt as if it were a runaway horse, almost uncontroble. Yet, his cirction of blood and qi no longer had that pressing need to be released. Feng Jun didnt know how long he had been practicing until he began to feel a slight hunger, so he stopped and opened his eyes. He took out his mobile phone to check the time, and it was just past one in the morning. There were streetmps by thekeside in the park, along with fences and warning signs. Feeling an abundance of energy that he couldnt fully unleash, Feng Jun flicked his finger towards theke, and a burst of Qi Force shot out from his fingertip, following his intent. (The third update is here, loudly calling for your monthly tickets.) Chapter 94: Pretending to Be Confused When You Understand Clearly Chapter 94: Pretending to Be Confused When You Understand Clearly Feng Juns projected Qi Force was extremely weak; there seemed to be no disturbance in the air, nor any sound of wind. But he saw it with his own eyesa small depression suddenly formed on the surface of the water three meters away. It was as if a mischievous child had tossed a pebble in, shattering the calm surface and creating ripples that spread outwards. They were those concentric circles of ripples. Qi Force projection, Feng Jun muttered softly to himself, his heart inevitably stirred slightly. ording to Lang Zhen, this was one of the characteristics that distinguished martial masters from martial artists. The reason it was considered a characteristic and not a criterion was because not all martial masters were capable of Qi Force projectionsince everyone practiced different cultivation techniques, many martial artists only began to gradually grasp the knack for Qi Force projection after advancing to the rank of martial master. In short: not all martial masters could project Qi Force, but those who could were definitely martial masters. Only at this moment did Feng Jun finally believe that he had been promoted to the rank of martial master. The power of his Qi Force projection was very weak, but this was not a major problem. In the mobile phone realm of cultivation, the most important and primary issue to resolve was whether one possessed the ability; once confirmed, the next step to consider was how to be stronger. In fact, even in that realm, making ones Qi Force projection powerful was difficult; not only did ones cultivation level need to reach a certain degree, but necessary incantations and techniques were also required. Even high-rank martial masters couldnt always kill their enemies using Qi Force projection. For them, more often than not, Qi Force projection served merely as a means to distract enemies in battle, with genuinely mediocre lethality. Of course, if a high-rank martial master went up against an ordinary person, there would undoubtedly be a crushing victory, but in such a situation would Qi Force projection be necessary? Having confirmed his advancement to martial master, Feng Jun did not feel overly thrilled; instead, he had a strange feelingbing a martial master in real society, howe these two feelings just didnt match? Being promoted to martial master in the proper mobile phone realm meant that in deserted wilds, with no one around, one could kill quite freely. In real society? Impossible! Even Tyson, as strong as he was, wasnt he still managed by his agent Don King? In the era of hot weapons and in a low-martial realm, being a mere martial master wasnt much to be proud of; at the very least one should be an innate expert, right? However, regardless of all that, bing a martial master still left Feng Jun quite satisfied; he ended his training, picked up his backpack beside him, and left the park to fill his stomach. This time, eating cost him quite a bit of moneyhe wolfed down a hundred skewers ofmb meat, spending two hundred yuan. He had no interest in other vegetables; the potato slices and tofu skin he used to love held no appeal for him now. He just wanted to eat meat and had no desire for chicken wings or other boned delicacies. After eating his fill and leaving under the surprised gaze of the owner, his mind hovered on the thought: when ites to cultivation, arge amount of meat is really needed, as other foods just dont provide enough calories. Seeing that it was approaching two oclock, he returned to Peni Grand Hotel, proficiently fashioned a piece of wire with a plug, connected one end to an electrical outlet and the other end to his wrist, and then fell into a deep sleep. For the next day and night, he didnt go out but continued practicing the fourth form of the Tai Chi Breathing Technique. The fourth form was much more difficult than the third; Feng Jun only managed to cultivate two diagrams in one day, so he decided to go back to the park the next day for cultivation It seemed to be slower inside. However, the next morning, Henglong Jewelry Store called Feng Jun, informing him that they had prepared the cash and asking when he would like to make the transaction. This time, Feng Jun dyed a bit, telling them to wait for his call, and then he immediately phoned the owner of the car modification workshop in the auto repair city, inquiring if his all-terrain vehicle had arrived. The owner said the vehicle hadnt arrived, and Feng Jun took the opportunity to ask to borrow the owners modified van. When he mentioned the van, he wasnt referring to just any van; it was modified to carry a ton and still speed up to eighty kilometers per hour. The owner didnt mind lending it; the van was not particrly valuable by itself, and since it was modified from a second-hand vehicle, it was worth even less. It was meant for his personal use, not for selling, so even the workmanship cost couldnt be factored in. After Feng Jun picked up the vehicle, he called Henglong Jewelry Stores personnel, arranging a meeting at Zhengyang Commercial Bank; this was also the only bank where he held a gold card. The people from Henglong didnt object; what was there to fear in a bank transaction? Feng Jun arrived first, driving the van, and about ten minutester, two Passats and one Audi also pulled in. These three vehicles belonged to Henglong. In fact, Boss Liang had connections with Zhengyang Commercial Bank, so their vehicles were parked directly in front of the banks main entrance. Shortly after, two security guards and three or four clerks hurried out from the bank. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the trunks of the three vehicles were opened, and eight exquisite leather cases were quickly moved into the bank. Feng Jun walked out from the crowd of onlookers and headed towards the entrance of the bank. Sir, please wait a moment, a female bank clerk stopped him, speaking in a mechanical tone, You need to wait a little while. Feng Jun couldnt be bothered with her attitude and simply took out his Gold Card and shed it, Im a Gold Card customer. Im terribly sorry, the clerks tone finally contained a bit of politeness. Ordinary customers might be stopped without hesitation, but Gold Card VIP clients couldnt be affronted so carelessly although, in the face of tens of millions in cash, even a regr Gold Card holder wasnt all that significant. She could only express her reverence by saying, Theres a major project being transferred at the moment Itll be done shortly. Just then, a shout came from the distance, Let him through! The one shouting was none other than a driver from Henglong Jewelry, a strapping young fellow who likely doubled as security. He recognized Feng Jun. Upon hearing this, the female clerk immediately stepped back to clear a path, thinking to herself, could this be one of the principals? Following that, she stepped aside and with a hand gesture, squeezed out a flustered yet sweet smile, Pleasee in. The transaction between Feng Jun and Henglong Jewelry Store took ce in the banks VIP lounge. At first, six bank employees helped count the money, and soon, about a dozen more joined in, with twenty cash-counting machines lined up in a row. It took them a full three hours to count out thirty-eight million in cash. On the other side, once the transaction paperwork waspleted, Feng Jun waved his hand dismissively and said, Deposit twenty million into the ount, and pack the rest for me to take away. When the bank employees heard that only twenty million of the thirty-eight million would stay, they first paused, then epted the situation how could they not recognize it? Twenty million was also an enormous sum, right? However, Liang Haiqing was sitting on a sofa, sipping coffee while chatting amiably with the leaders from Zhengyang Commercial Bank. When he heard that Feng Jun was taking away eighteen million, he smiled and called out, Boss Feng, its already half past one. How about we grab something to eat together? Havinge here and seen Feng Juns VIP card, he naturally knew the mans name. No need, Feng Jun waved his hand dismissively, then pointed to a bank employee, Just treat them to a meal on my behalf. After saying that, he drove a small van to the banks entrance, loaded four suitcases into it, and sped off out of sight. Watching the van drive off the curb, a Passat driver couldnt help but remark, Are the rims on that van really that sturdy? The rims of microbus tires are generally softer. With eighteen million in cash on board, which would weigh at least three hundred kilograms, youd normally slow down a bit when driving off the curb. But that van just plowed on as if it were empty. The driver of an Audi nearby spoke up, Its a modified van, didnt you notice? I think Ive seen it at the auto parts city. Liang Haiqing listened to their discussion and after a moment of silence, he turned to a leader from the bank and asked, Could that person be using a fake ID? How would I know that? the bank leader nced around, then answered quietly, Anyway, there was no problem with his verification. Hes here to deposit money, not withdraw. Why should I worry so much? Normally, for cash transactions of this scale, the bank would need to do its due diligence to avoid unnecessary liability. But these days, its tough for citymercial banks. As Feng Jun drove down the road, he picked up his mobile phone and dialed a number, Is this the ce that buys yellow croakers? Ive got eighteen hundred of them and would like to buy some yellow croakers. When can you have them ready? Oh, the voice on the other end responded dully before falling silent. After about ten seconds, a harsh, gong-like voice picked up, Are you carrying the goods on you? In truth, both parties knew what was going on, but since the intermediary, Henglong Jewelry, wasnt showing its face, they all had to pretend they were oblivious and act as though they didnt understand each others intentions. After a brief conversation, they agreed to conduct the transaction near an old farm machinery station close to Southern City Red g North Street. This area originally belonged to Red g Commune and now served as a city- rural junction undergoing demolition. Already reduced to ruins, the farm machinery stationy abandoned and deserted. Feng Jun agreed without hesitation because he knew there were no surveince cameras in that area. To others, this might present an unsettling risk, but for him, it was like being offered a pillow when sleepy. Some may think that Feng Jun heading there alone is recklessly irresponsible for his own life. Yet Feng Jun didnt see it that way. If theyre human and hes human, who should really be wary of whom? That was still up for debate. As it turned out, he was right. On the other end of the phone were four individuals, three men and one woman. After hanging up, a burly man frowned, The guy didnt hesitate and just agreed to meet at the farm machinery station. Could he have some ill intentions? So what if theres a plot? a middle-aged man snorted coldly, a hint of murderous intent shing in his eyes, We can just fight to the death if necessary. Were in the business of gold panning, are we supposed to be scared of him? Though his words were fierce, they couldnt mask the tension in the atmosphere. Chapter 95: On the Verge (Request for Monthly Pass) Chapter 95: On the Verge (Request for Monthly Pass) These four were part of a gold mining gang, maintaining over a hundred enforcers and hundreds of workers. ording to Sister Hong, those who mined in secret were all ouws, living a life of drink today for today we have wine. But at the same time, she also said that if one could survive a year and not die, withdrawing in time would mean making a profit. Is it possible for someone to withdraw in time? Indeed, as mentioned before, in this trade, challengerse in waves without end. If you dont withdraw, the only thing waiting for you is deathno one can be an exception. Of course, there were also quite a few who couldnt extricate themselves after entering, mostly because they had no way out. To quit meant death, but if they didnt, they might live a few more days. Some also left the trade after bing disabled, which already counted as good luckat least they were still alive, werent they? Theres no need for digressions. Although this gang of four also engaged in violence, they retained the thought of exiting, hoping to strike it rich and then leave. It was for this reason that they connected with Henglong. Most of the gold they mined was sold to Henglong. This time, Henglong asked them to conduct a transaction with someone whose background they hadnt checked, and it was a deal worth eighteen million. They werent sure if the other party was nervous, but without a doubt, they were definitely tense. As for these gold miners, in fact, not many were good folk. There were plenty with blood on their hands. Justst month, a gold miner who had hidden some gold was thrown off a cliff by their enforcers. But that was in the deep mountains, far from any human presence. In a bustling market, especially in arge provincial city like Zhengyang, they really didnt dare cause trouble easily. If a life was lost, there would be no rectifying the situation, and they could only follow a dark path to its end. Ultimately, it was the tall and strong man who made the decision, You must not harbor the intent to harm others, but you must always guard against others. Lets be on high alert, and if worsees to worst, well fight for our lives Its not certain yet who should be more afraid. Under the hunter and wolf are both scared situation, both parties should be striving to restrain themselves and avoid stirring up trouble as the right path to take. But in this world, there is no shortage of those blinded by greed, and there are also problems that cant satisfy everyone. The only woman among the four spoke up, Why? The others were a bit confused by this, and the middle-aged man asked, What do you mean, why? Why shouldnt we be the ones scheming against them? The womans eyes narrowed as she spoke sinisterly, Weve taken lives before, have they? Why should we be trembling with fear? Thats eighteen million! If Feng Junruo heard this, he would definitely sneermy hands are not only stained with human lives but also with horse lives, a dozen of each! The womans words left the three men stunned. After a moments hesitation, the tall and strong man spoke, Alright, afterpleting this deal, we can make three or four kilograms of gold. Lets not invite trouble. Henglong bought their mined gold, but not for three hundred a gram. It was about two hundred seventy a gram. This time, they were dealing in gold bars that Henglong had helped refine. After deducting the handling fees, they would still have a few kilograms of gold sand left after the transaction. Therefore, the tall man did not want any identsif they could earn a few extra kilograms of gold quietly, wouldnt that be better? But the woman was not content, Regardless of the oue, trying wouldnt be too much of a problem, would it? If we dont even dare to try, wouldnt Henglong look down on us? Once she said this, even the middle-aged man was moved, If we could embarrass the other party, dealing with Henglong in the future mighte with more conveniences. They were gold miners, and private ones at that. Henglong was a gold buyer. Although there was cooperation between the two, naturally, as buyer and supplier, they were on opposing sides with unavoidable frictions in their cooperation. But these were all excusesin the end, it all came down to the enticement of wealth. The tall and strong man hesitated for a long time before finally stating, I dont agree with probing. If youre determined to try, then I only have one request Be sure to be discreet and avoid overly provoking the other party. On hearing this, the woman let out a coyugh, Dont worry, boss. Our people are the best at distinguishing gold from sand Driving an old microvan, Feng Jun arrived quickly at the agricultural machinery station on Red g North Street. The area was demolished and in ruins, spanning hundreds of acres without a soul in sight, only dpidated walls remaining. The agricultural machinery station was still rtively intact, with two and a half walls remaining, which conveniently blocked the view from the distant high-rises. This wastnd also had roads, though they were now rough and uneven from the bulldozers. It was a good thing he was driving a modified microvan. If it had been a car with a lower chassis, he wouldnt have dared to enter. As soon as he parked the microvan next to the wall of the station, a trail of dust rose in the distance as two Mercedes-Benz SUVs sped over from the outside at speeds exceeding forty on this bumpy road. Does driving an off-road vehicle make you great? Feng grumbled, curling his lip, Ill buy one too someday. In the blink of an eye, the two SUVs arrived at the station. As soon as the vehicles stopped, four or five men jumped out, including four robust youngsters in camouge gear, clearly the enforcer type. Three members of the negotiating quartet arrived, with the tall and strong man clearly leading the group. After getting out of the car, he looked around and then turned his gaze towards Feng Jun, frowning as he asked, Are you the one who wants the goldfish? Honestly, he was really surprised. Not only had the other partye alone, but he also drove an old vanthis presence was really unimpressive. Feng Jun, however, did not mind and simply nodded slightly before backing up to the vans rear door and opening it. Inside the vehicle were four exquisitely crafted boxes, which obviously were quite valuable. Feng Jun waved his hand dismissively and spoke without any expression, One thousand eight hundred, theyre all here. Where are the yellow croakers? The burly man raised his chin, and behind him, two men in camouge uniforms took two small cases from the vehicle. When the two men ced the cases on the ground, the small containers kicked up a bit of dust and sand. In terms of presence alone, the two parties were hardly on the same level. Feng Jun was a lone wolf, his car was also rather beat up, and now, it seemed he had fallen into a semi-encirclement by the other party. The woman nced at the burly man with a hint of triumph: See, the other party is just a small fry. Yet the burly man remained silent, not even offering the slightest hint. For he had already sensed something was amiss. Although there was only one young man, he was far tooposed. Years of experience in the underworld taught him that something peculiar always had a reason: the less a situation conformed tomon sense, the more caution was warranted. Feng Jun tilted his chin upward and spoke indifferently, Open the case, I want to see the yellow croaker. Greed flickered in the middle-aged mans eyes as he rushed to speak, You open your cases too. Im by myself, its not convenient, Feng Jun replied expressionlessly, You can send someone to check. As he said this, he stepped aside to clear a pathway for inspection. For the middle-aged man to interrupt in front of the boss was already somewhat discourteous, but what happened next was even more out of order. With a light chuckle and a slightly teasing tone, the woman asked, Young man, you came alone for such a big deal? One person is enough, Feng Jun ignored her and looked straight at the burly man, Whos in charge here? When he asked the question, his face remained impassive, but there was no doubt that he was scolding the other party for theirck of decorum. The womans face darkened as she was about to speak, but the burly man coughed loudly, Of course, Im in charge. Good, Feng Jun nodded, his face still devoid of emotion as hemanded, Those who are irrelevant shut up! The woman bristled at these words, her pride as the boss wounded, yet the middle -aged man gave her a sidelong nce and shook his head slightly. Next, the treasure hunters on the other side opened their two small cases, revealing neatly stacked gold bars inside that glittered softly, drawing eyes that couldnt bear to look away. That was the allure of gold. Those who had never seen it in person could never imagine the impact and temptation of so many gold barsid out together. Meanwhile, two men in camouge walked to the back of the van, took down four exquisite cases, ced them on the ground, and opened them up. Inside these four cases were neatly stacked hundred-dor bills, of course, the visual effect was not bad either. The two young men began to count. In this setting, they would not count bill by bill but by the stack, a rough estimate was sufficient. Feng Jun didnt show interest in counting at all; he was just waiting for the other party to finish so he could take the gold and leave. In such circumstances, people generally didnt cheat, at least not in terms of quantity since nobody was sure how many woulde from the other side or whether they would count on the spot. If many came from the other side, and they had cheated on the amount, it was very likely they would end up dead in this farm machinery station. The woman watched as the two young men counted and casually slipped her hands into her pockets, stealthily pressing her mobile phone. She half-concealed herself behind the middle-aged man, but Feng Jun still keenly noticed her unusual move, raised his hand, and spoke coldly, You take your hands out! Why should I listen The woman, clearly defiant, yet upon seeing the menacing look from the burly man, promptly shut her mouth and slowly raised her hands, though her face still bore an air of indignation. She was confused deep down: Why was the boss taking this young nobody so seriously? However, Feng Jun, as if he could hear her inner thoughts, smiled coldly, Any more tricks, and I wont be polite! Just at that moment, there was a sh of movement near the wall not far off. Feng Juns movements were lightning-fast; without any apparent preparatory action, a small crossbow suddenly appeared in his hand, and he instantly pulled the trigger. With a pained Ow a figure copsed to the ground, writhing in agony. It was a man in his thirties, with an ordinary face and attire so nondescript that he would be unrecognizable in a crowd, and the steel arrow shot by Feng Jun was firmly embedded in his thigh. (Updated, calling for genuine subscriptions and monthly tickets.) Chapter 96 - 96 Malicious Testing (First Update Chapter 96: Malicious Testing (First Update Celebrating Alliance Leader Spiritual Fox 2) Feng Jun nced sideways at the tall, burly man and spoke with a dark expression, Whats going on here? I dont know, this man spread his hands with an appropriately surprised look on his face, Wasnt it arranged by you? In fact, the shock and astonishment in his heart were beyond words. How did this Small Crossbow appear in this guys hands? Arranged by me? Feng Jun let out a coldugh, raised his hand, and fired another arrow, piercing the uninvited guests other thigh. Amidst the other partys screams, he spoke indifferently, Scream again, and the next arrow will be for your third leg! Upon hearing this, the man immediately shut his mouth, but at the same time, he couldnt stop wincing and grimacing. He wasnt trying to send any secret signals; it was just that the two arrows had hurt too much. The Small Crossbow in Feng Juns hands was still aimed between the legs of the other party, Ill give you a chance Who sent you here? I the man gasped for air while grimacing, I was justing to use the toilet, to take a wild dump How would I know there were people here? The logic of this excuse was sound, but Feng Jun didnt believe it for a second. With hundreds of acres of ruins around, why would hee here to take a wild dump? Plus, with three cars nearby, it was impossible that he hadnt seen anything. So Feng Jun bared his teeth and gave a sinister smile, Dont want to talk? Fine! Later on, Ill take you to a ce where you can reminisce at your leisure. Seeing this, the woman exchanged a look with the middle-aged man, and they both became a little anxious. This situation was the very test they had arranged, sending one of their own dressed up as an unrted passerby to see how the other party would reactif there was no reaction, their subordinate would gradually increase the provocation. In their n, they would note forward for this passerby. How to deal with him was entirely up to the other party. When they saw that Feng Jun was alone, their confidence in their strategy only grew stronger. Well just not make a move, see if you can handle it, right? The provocation was meant to be rtively mild. In their minds, even if the other party was violent, at most they would beat the passerby up. Of course, the ultimate goal of the provocation was definitely vicious, which goes without saying. But they could never have dreamed that not only would the other party react swiftly, but the means employed were exceptionally bloody, shooting people with crossbow arrowsa second arrow following if one was not enough, with incredibly urate aim. Such ruthless and decisive action was rare even in the mining areas, let alone in Zhengyang City. And even more crucial was this: Where had this person hidden his crossbow before? This gold-hunting gang actually had firearms, and the Mercedes SUV parked nearby hid them. However, domestically, unless there was arge-scale gunfight in the mines, generally speaking, firearms werentmonly used. Cold weapons were more often utilized. Therefore, many in the gang recognized Feng Juns Small Crossbow, knowing it to be a modified lethal weapon. It appeared to be merely sports equipment that could inflict injuries, but in reality, it was exceedingly brutal and capable of killing with ease. Now, it seemed that their initial n was somewhatughable. But, watching ones own people being taken down in front of them without doing anything wasnt good eitherspirits would falter, and the team would be difficult to manage. In fact, even if they said nothing, if the other party took the man away, who knows what might be confessed? Hesitating for a moment, the middle-aged man looked towards the tall and sturdy man. The tall and sturdy man looked away: I didnt agree with your test from the start; look, its attracted trouble, hasnt it? With gritted teeth, the middle-aged man finally spoke up, Hes just a passerby, friend who are you performing this act for? Feng Jun gave him a sidelong nce and shifted the crossbow to him, smiling mockingly, What, are you dissatisfied? Hey, hey, the tand sturdy man had to speak up. He said seriously, Friend, be careful with the crossfire. Were all in the business of risking our heads, and youre not the only one with weapons. Is that so? Feng Jun nced at him again, narrowing his eyes and speaking ominously, How about this Lets see whos faster? The tall and sturdy man was at a loss for words; he knew that there was a short one on his person and two long ones in the car. With the current situation being one against eight, he truly doubted the other side could be that fastno matter how quick you are, can two hands outspeed sixteen? And so, the question arose againon what basis? Why was this person so confident? As the eldest of the four, he was known for his cruelty, but to speak honestly, his actions were never without cautionthose who only knew how to fight ruthlessly were doomed not to live long. And the intention behind todays deal was to make an easy profit. Thus, he forced a dryugh, Friend, were all out here trying to make money, no need to be so stiff, right? Personal pride is really unnecessary, dont you agree? Feng Jun nodded, yet his face remained bleak, Youre right about that, but this fellow He pointed at the man lying on the ground, Can you tell me whats going on here? The burly man let out another dryugh, Alright, its just a passerby. Since weve had a pleasant cooperation today, theres no need to take a petty person seriously, right? Those who mix in the underworld understand the principle of moderation. After such a big deal has been struck, not to mention if someone lying on the ground is one of his men, even if it were a real passerby, if he pleaded, the other side should give face. Feng Jun understood this as well, but he was truly alone with no one to fall back on. He had suppressed the other party this time, but what if there was a next time? Would he be so lucky again? So, he couldnt afford to hold back, not that he didnt want to, but because he couldnt. He had to show enough savagery to intimidate the others. Feng Jun smiled faintly and walked toward the man lying on the ground, Since he isnt one of yours, and he saw what he shouldnt have, then its his own eyes that are to me Hold on! a young man shouted out, reaching into his pocket and pulling out a pistol. Feng Jun turned his head and flicked his finger lightly, his Qi Force hitting the young mans wrist precisely. The force of the Qi Force wasnt great, but the young man hadnt expected that something out of a martial arts tale would happen to him, and he couldnt help cryingout in surprise, Ouch! At the same time, his wrist shook, and the direction of the guns muzzle was lost. Feng Jun flicked his hand again with a Small Crossbow, and the Steel Arrow struck the pistol squarely. Since entering the Martial Master Realm, his eyesight had greatly improved and his body coordination had enhanced quite a bit, so his uracy was naturally unquestionable. The young man felt a massive shock in his wrist and could no longer hold onto the pistol. With a light ding sound, the pistol fell to the ground several meters away. Feng Jun ignored the pale-faced young man and turned to look at the burly man, his tone both mocking and smiling, Looks like you chose to see whos quicker after all? We concede! The burly man raised his hands without hesitation, Its all my fault. He had no choice but to concede, as he had seen with utter rity how the others fingers had struck his subordinates wrist. What had hit him? He hadnt seen anything, and in fact, he leaned more toward the idea that the other party had only released a gust of wind from his fingers. This conjecture was a bit fantastical, but he also read web novels, had a bigger imagination than most, and was more willing to ept those mysterious phenomena that science couldnt exin. Even more crucially, his eyesight was superb, just like that woman had said. Those in their line of work could easily differentiate between sand and gold; they wouldnt have poor vision. He was almost certain that the other party hadnt flicked anything tangible. This was truly terrifying. He wasnt particrly afraid of the heavy crossbow or the others extremely agile body movements, but what he feared was this person could use the legendary finger wind pressure points!C This was seriously a non-human existence, okay? Moreover, the other party might have senior brothers, a master, a mistress, etc.he might even have a junior sister apprentice At the thought of fear, his urethral sphincter involuntarily spasmed, twitching uncontrobly, nearly wetting his pants. Oh? Feng Jun raised an eyebrow, still with a smiling appearance, Where was the mistake? This person was arranged by us, the burly man admitted readily, We wanted to test you out a bit. If there was a chance to take advantage, we couldnt let it go, and it was a good opportunity to intimidate Henglong We were wrong, we shouldnt have entertained that idea. Feng Juns brows furrowed, then he reached for a cigarette and lit it with one hand. After blowing two smoke rings, he hesitantly said, Your frankness really puts me in a difficult position. How should I punish you? Deal with me as you wish, the burly man said straightforwardly, I didnt start bumping around the world yesterday. If you make a mistake, you must take the punishment. If you are to be beaten, you stand straight for it. Its not the bosss fault, the woman called out, her eyes filled with determination, It was my idea, he originally disagreed If youre going to punish someone, punish me. Feng Jun didnt even bother to look at her, still facing the burly man with a frown, Im saying, you really arent cut out to be a boss. Youck vision, and you cant even establish rules. The burly man gave a rueful smile, Its just a bunch of like-minded friends getting together to do some business. You dont need to y the tragic card with me, Feng Jun waved his hand dismissively, speaking coldly, I dont swallow sentiment or intimidation here. So tell me, what are you nning to give me in return? Such a cunning kid! The burly man cursed inwardly, but his face showed full respect, You decide. In such a situation, whoever makes the terms is at a disadvantage. Of course, Feng Jun knew this too, and with a cold snort, he asked mockingly, I decide? Fine, Ill just ask one question If I had fallen into your hands, how would you have dealt with me? Did he even need to ask? If he had fallen, a fortune surely would have been lost, and his body would have been thrown into the mountains. As soon as the burly man realized that wasnt what was meant, he immediately spoke up, Between us, theres Henglong, at most wed take a bit of advantage. This answer was also not too outrageous; Henglong, as the middleman, certainly had some clout. The real issue was, in the face of eighteen million, just how much weight their clout carried. (First update of the day, congrattions to the Alliance Leader Spiritual Fox on advancing to the finals, calling for double monthly votes.) Chapter 97: 97 Chapter Phaeton (Second update celebrating the Silver Alliance Lollipop 1/5) Chapter 97: 97 Chapter Phaeton (Second update celebrating the Silver Alliance Lollipop 1/5) Feng Jun didnt take up the argument with the other party but continued to ask with interest, So, how much of a windfall are you nning on taking? This was even less of a courteous remark, but the tall and strong man still answered through gritted teeth, O-one or two hundred thousand, I guess. Youre lying, Feng Jun pointed out without hesitation, However you havent caused me any substantial harm. So, heres the deal: besides this spray gun, what other firearms do you have? There were two long guns in the car, one a five-shot hunting shotgun, and the other a 5.6mm submachine gun. The five-shot had twenty bullets, and the 5.6mm submachine gun had seventy rounds, plus two magazines. Drop the guns on the ground, Feng Jun ordered unceremoniously, And the four boxes of money, you can only take three, leaving three million aspensation. Any objections? Who would dare object? The gold miners picked up three boxes of money, helped the injured person, and two Mercedes cars sped away kicking up dust. Everyone was in a sour mood and didnt want to talk. Losing three million out of the blue meant this business deal was a loss. After driving for a while, the woman finally spoke up shakily, Boss, Im sorry, deduct the loss from my share. You and nt-eyed each pay half, the tall and strong man snapped coldly, a belly full of malicious fire at this moment, Damn it, are you blind? Did you see who we messed with? 1 saw it clearly, the woman stuttered in reply, I really didnt expect There really are people who can use Wind Finger to hit the acupuncture points Fortunately, his skills arent fully honed. Her vision was even better than the bosss, or else she wouldnt dare boast casually. However, as frightened as she was, the fact that the adversary didnt knock down her own junior in one strike but instead used a heavy crossbow indicated that his skills were indeedcking somewhat. Damn it, the tall and strong man cursed, no longer caring if his skills were perfect, Never mind if hes mastered them, surely his master must have, right? What? The woman was taken aback at his words, He has a master? How do you know? I dont know anything, the tall and strong man snorted, Im just asking you Can you guarantee he doesnt have a master? The woman fell silent and after a long while raised her hand in a gesture, Youre right, boss. Its normal for someone so young to have a master, and to be able to use Wind Finger on the acupuncture points What inner power do you thinkhes cultivating, Finger Flick Mastery? The corners of the tall and strong mans mouth twitched, Might as well be the Six Meridian Divine Swords, damn it, how would I know After the two Mercedes vehicles had left, Feng Jun lit a cigarette and looked around to make sure no one was there before picking up the three guns he had thrown to the ground. He had never been involved in the underworld, but the way he handled the situation just now implicitly followed the rules of the street. Dealing with guns is always a serious matter in-country. Whether the guns from the gold miners had taken lives was uncertain, so he couldnt just steal the guns; he had to make them throw them away. If something happened to the gold miners in the future and the police caught them, the authorities would definitely want them to confess and reduce their sentences. One can imagine, when things get to that point, whether these guys could withstand not biting back is really hard to say. In that case, Feng Jun could potentially be implicated C the guns were taken by him. By asking them to throw the guns on the ground, he created a bit of wiggle room for himself C I didnt steal the guns; I just thought they were bad news, so I told them to throw them away. This margin for maneuver wasntrge, nor was it very convincing, but it was ayer of insurance. If it didnt involve guns, even if the police investigated Feng Jun, it would just be a private gold transaction, which wouldnt be too big of a deal. Simrly, he was tempted to take the Mercedes from the others, but those were the gold miners ride; taking it would just be trouble. Anyway, they had tried to rob him but ended up leaving behind three million and three guns. He had made a considerable profit. Guns were good items. He had always wanted to get some, but hadnt managed to, so he settled for a heavy crossbow instead. After leaving the scene, he called Wang Haifeng and agreed to meet at the park entrance. After they met, he transferred a leather case, two small boxes, and two long guns onto Coach Wangs Audi. The two guns were wrapped in newspapers, but Wang Haifeng was not one to always y by the rules. The moment he saw the shape of the newspapers, his eyes lit up, Hey, whats that? Feng Jun gave him a look, Im just putting it here for a moment, Ill take it away soon Are you sure you want to know? Better not then, Wang Haifeng said with a smile, shaking his head, but then he immediately asked, What kind of mine are you running? You needed, explosives a while back, and now this stuff; how can it be so dangerous? It wont be dangerous much longer, Feng Jun responded with a smile, and then patted his shoulder, Ill return this car first, then go buy another one. Give me some suggestions. Returning the car was simple, but when buying one, Wang Haifeng seriously suggested, You want a nice car and to keep a low profile? Then buy a Phaeton, its so discreet itll make you question your existence. Feng Junruo looked thoughtful as he said, Are you talking about that the Passatsbig brother? Exactly, Wang Haifeng nodded proudly, Others will think youre just driving a Passat, and you dont say a word. When someone clueless messes with you, you tell them Im driving a Phaeton, how satisfying is it to p their faces like that? Satisfying? Feng Jun looked at him skeptically, Why do I feel like its just showing off, and kind of nouveau riche? You dont know anything, Wang Haifeng snorted disdainfully, A proper branded suit isnt Armani, its handmade you get it? Feng Jun thought for a while, then shook his head, I just feel like you re pushing me to ruin, this mentality is really a bit unhealthy Why dont you buy a Phaeton? Wang Haifeng gave him a disdainful look and said confidently, I need it to pick up girls Can I use a Phaeton for that? Youre a good family man! Feng Jun red at him fiercely, Im the one who needs to pickup girls No, Im going to buy a BMW. BMW? Wang Haifeng looked at him with scorn, Isay, you with your private mines, why so high-profile? Are you afraid the tax office wont notice you? Feng Junruo also had his reservations about this, Forget it, Ill just buy a cheap one to drive around lets go with the Passat. He already had three modified motorcycles, one modified farm vehicle, and was soon to receive an all-terrain vehicle. Adding a Passat to the mix would mean having just a bit too many vehicles. But traveling between two worlds was highlyplex, with different circumstances requiring different responses. Especially in real society, not having a small car at hand was truly inconvenient; he couldnt always borrow someone elses car. The two arrived at a Volkswagen 4S shop where an Audi 07 was parked at the entrance. A beautiful sales guide rushed out from inside, Hello sir, would you like to look at some cars? Buying a car like the Passat was really too simple, especially since Feng Jun didnt have any particr requirements for the features. He had only one condition: it needed to be in stock. Paying and picking up the car took a total of half an hour, almost like an olddy going to the market to buy potatoes. The beautiful sales guide gave Feng Jun her business card with a beaming smile, Thank you very much for your patronage, this is my contact information, Im at your full service. Feng Jun looked around and saw Wang Haifeng chatting with two young wives they were also there to look at cars. One of them looked very pleasing to the eye, and Coach Wang just loved to flirt with such people. Since Wang Haifeng wasnt paying attention to this side, Feng Jun asked in a low and quick voice, Uh I have some extra privacy requests, could you help me? You wouldnt refuse, right? The beautiful sales guide was initially startled, then her face blushed with hesitation. She spoke softly, As long as its not too excessive, I can consider it, but there are certain services youd have to offer a price that excites me. Uh price? Feng Jun was ncing at Wang Haifeng when he heard her and turned back to look at her, responding with astonishment, I want to buy another Phaeton, the same color. Please help me ask when it can be delivered. I mean what are you thinking? The face of the beautiful guide, which was already a bit red, instantly turned bright red, like a shrimp sputtering in hot oil. She looked at him in shock, Youre joking She felt that she was being teased, thisguywas justtoobadhavingthe intention to buy a car, he could have said it directly. Why be so sneaky, forcing me to think crooked thoughts? Shh, Feng Jun frowned and raised a finger to his lips, looking at her unhappily, Keep it down, I dont want him to know, understand? Finally realizing what he meant, the sales guide spoke in a lowered voice, So you want to keep it a secret from him? Her demeanor returned to normal, but the blush on her face wouldnt fade away for a while. After adding the two young wives on WeChat, Wang Haifeng walked over, smiling, Boss Feng, what are you doing here, making this youngdy blush like that? You should worry more about yourself, Feng Jun looked at him disdainfully, Shes just blushing, you be careful of knee swelling tonight. Wang Haifeng pointed at him, speaking helplessly, You, my friend, are getting worse at making conversation. As they left the dealership, Coach Wang asked where Feng Jun was nning to go, then he was surprised, You1 re nning to stay at a hotel? He could guess that the three suitcases the other man carried probably contained valuables, and those two long guns definitely couldnt be discovered by others. To stay at a hotel with these items, how bold are you? No choice, I dont have a house here, Feng Jun spread his hands helplessly, How about this, could you help me inquire about a vi? I prefer arge ce, it could be secluded, as long as its conveniently located. You should talk to Zhang Wei for that, there are many high-end clients in the securitiespany, Wang Haifeng refused without hesitation, I dont want to deal with those real estatepanies, nor do I know any agents. Hearing this, Feng Jun suddenly remembered he did know a rather dedicated young real estate agent. The young man answered the call quickly, as if he had been waiting right beside the phone. After hearing Feng Juns request, he immediately assured him, Alright, leave it to me whats the ballpark for your investment? (Second update, congrattions to the League Master Corn Seller Shushu , still owe four updates, take it slow.) Chapter 98: Casting Silver Dollars (Third Chapter 98: Casting Silver Dors (Third Update) Feng Jun hesitated for a moment before answering, In the short term, I can consider a down payment of not more than twenty million. As forter money will be even less of an issue, as Im a bit strapped for cash these days. The young agent hung up the phone, the corners of his mouth twitching slightly, A down payment of twenty million for a property and thats considered being strapped for cash? However, right after that, he jumped up, clenching his fist fiercely, If I nail this deal, I can make a down payment too! Lets set aside the agents excitement for now. Wang Haifeng eventually did call up Zhang Wei and Li Qiang to have a small get-together with Feng Jun that evening. Not so long ago, although the three of them had dealings with Feng Jun, they always felt that since he came from a small ce and didnt have any industry in Zhengyang, he wasnt worth any special attention. But in this short month or so, Feng Jun had developed at an astonishing rate. Although he currently didnt have any industry in Zhengyang, he had opened an ount in Shenghai Securities with more than two million in it. Also, today Wang Haifeng had heard that Xiao Feng was looking for a property with a down payment not exceeding twenty million. And his mining business had even added a halo of the underworld around him, andmonly, anyone with such an attribute would be treated with a certain level of respect by most people. As the drinks flowed, Wang Haifeng suggested everyone go to the KTV to continue the battle. Upon hearing this, Zhang Wei gave Li Qiang a look that was a mix of a smile and not a smile. Li Qiangs face immediately became slightly flushed, What are you looking at me for? Let s go if you want to go. Im not really interested, Feng Jun shook his head, tely, I seem to be at odds with women. Li Qiang spoke with a hint of sourness, Of course, you dont need to go to KTV. Just call someone nearby and everything is solved. Zhang Wei burst into loudughter upon hearing this, and Wang Haifeng also had a strange expressionthough he wasnt present at the time, he had heard the story multiple times. Seeing Li Qiangs displeased expression, Zhang Wei finally suppressed hisughter, Right, Boss Feng, did you manage to acquire Feng Jing? How is it? I didnt get it, Feng Jun shookhis head, speaking earnestly, shes not the type of person you guys think she is. The other three burst into raucousughter, even Li Qiangs eyes were filled with mirthyou added a beautys WeChat, but all you can do is look and not touch. Thats probably more frustrating than not having added her at all, right? Feng Jun had initially wanted to talk about introducing Feng Jing into the fund, but seeing their reaction, he couldnt be bothered to mention it. At the same time, he remembered something else, Zhang bro, does your Shenghai do precious metals trading? Damn, what kind of question is that, Zhang Wei rolled his eyes upon hearing it, tell me, which securitiespany doesnt do precious metals? Feng Jun continued, Im not talking about futures, what about spot? Spot Zhang Wei was at a loss for words. He wanted to give some advice but suddenly thought of a possibility and his face became serious, Are you saying you want to sell the ore youve mined? Whatever I dig up, its best to deal with someone in the industry theyre private mines, Feng Jun looked at him, I guess theres no need to go through your securitiespany, right? Thinking about it, he instinctively recalled the scene from the afternoongold prospectorsboriously panning for gold, but most still had to sell topanies like Henglong, right? No matter how well you do in the mining camp, its no use. Once youre in the city, you have to follow the citys rules. Even if the prospectors are unruly, they cant ovee those bigpanies that survive by the rules. I also have connections for buying private mines, Zhang Weis eyes widened, gold, silver, copper, iron, aluminum tell me what you want to sell. Im not selling, Im buying, Feng Jun grinned, silver got any connections? Of course, ZhangWei pped his thigh, proudly replying, I cant guarantee much, but getting you a few tons shouldnt be a problem. It goes without saying that securitiespanies and precious metals spot trading are intricately connected. Feng Jun nodded, Thats good. I definitely want the silver by the ton, but is it possible to get it roughly processed for me? He had discovered that the states control over gold was very strict, whereas silver was much looser. In fact, in todays society, silver had essentially lost its function as currency, so rxed regtion was inevitable. The price of silver was roughly three to four RMB per gram. In the space of the mobile phone that realm, the exchange rate between silver and gold was one hundred to one, one hundred silver dors for one tael of gold. In reality, the price of one hundred grams of silver is usually higher than that of one gram of gold. If Feng Jun wanted to bring silver into that realm, he would need to cast it into silver dorsthere are no silver ingots or scattered silver pieces in that realm. Thus, bringing silver from the real world there would be more costly than bringing gold, disregarding theparison of their mary valuesfor mere weight, a hundred times the mass would definitely consume more energy points. However, Feng Jun still felt that bringing silver over was worth itthis stuff was unregted, which meant much lesser risk, right? People are like that; when times are hard, they can tolerate more risk. But as ones wealth grows, a strong sense of risk management often emerges. Rough processing is definitely not a problem, Zhang Wei replied with a smile, Just dont process it into all kinds of silver ornaments. Itd be best if you could standardize a temte processing it all into silver dors would be ideal. Alright then, Feng Jun nodded, thinking to himself that he had just been looking to have silver yuan made. He pulled out a silver yuan from his pocket and pped it onto the table with a snap, smiling as he spoke, Just make it all into this kind start with one ton. The silver yuan he had taken out was brought from the mobile phone space, and did not match any silver yuan in the real world. Zhang Wei picked it up curiously, turned it over to inspect it, then held it between his fingertips and blew on it with a whoosh. With a ding, the silver yuan sangout, its sound crisp and lingering, the true ring of pure silver. Hey? It really is a silver yuan, isnt it, Li Qiang stretched out his hand and snatched the silver yuan away. He had some knowledge and after looking at it, he even recognized the seal characters on it, Great Dao Where is this silver yuan from? Just think of it as a prop, Feng Jun replied with a smile, then turned to Zhang Wei, The pattern on this silver yuan isnt tooplicated, is it? Zhang Wei scoffed disdainfully, The cost of minting this thing is even lower than that of a one-yuan coin. The value of the silver yuan mainly lies in the silver itself At this point, he looked at Feng Jun in surprise, What do you want a ton of this for? Just think of it as props for filming, Feng Jun casually deflected. Seeing the other party still seemed to want to ask more, his brows furrowed with impatience, Im here to buy silver. I dont have to exin to anyone what shape I want it processed into Just say whether you can do this transaction or not. Its true, when a person shows temper, it actually made Zhang Wei feel embarrassed to ask furtherthe value of the silver yuan mainly lies in the silver itself, not in the craftsmanship of minting. So he chuckled, I was even wondering if you wanted to buy a small ind and then dere independence, considering minting your own currency. Obviously, that was a joke, but Zhang Weis imagination was certainly not small toe up with such a quip. Feng Jun gave him a sidelong nce, Is that settled then? Settled is settled, ZhangWei answered nonchntly. One ton of silver worth over three million yuan, and with him as a middleman, he could make a six- figure ie. However, for him, this sort of deal also came with certain risks, so it was just making a bit of money. The key issue was he felt too embarrassed to ask Feng Jun for a deposit. If Feng Jun were still the penniless guy from before, he definitely would have asked for money, but now the other had over two million yuan in his ount at Shenghai Securities. It was Wang Haifeng who spoke up, Feng Jun, how about giving him a deposit? No need, no need, ZhangWei waved his hands hurriedly, Cash payment upon delivery Id be grateful just to receive the processing fee. Feng Jun looked at him, The processing fee is no problem. Is two percent enough? Having agreed on this matter, it was gettingte. Zhang Wei, thinking about his uing small ie, enthusiastically invited everyone to go sing. Feng Jun straightforwardly declined. He still had to continue his cultivation in the park. That night, hepleted the third picture of the fourth stance, and by his estimation, he should be able to finish the fourth picture by the next evening, and then would he reach the intermediate martial master level? Feng Jun couldnt shake the feeling that something wasnt quite right. Lang Zhen had cultivated for over a decade to reach the early stage of a martial master, and hadter fallen back due to an injury. Admittedly, Lone Wolf had been able to fight an intermediate martial master without falling short while he was still at the early stage, but that was simply due to his strongbat strength; he never actually reached the threshold of an intermediate martial master. Feng Jun couldnt help but doubt: Even with the protagonists halo, such rapid cultivation seemed a bit exaggerated. All the while, he was pondering whether he might be practicing a fake Tun Na technique and did not realize someone was following behind him. The next day, he brought the Green Jade to Henglong, considering the transactionplete. Liang Haiqing was not there at the time. After the staff at Henglong checked the goods, they casually asked, Boss Feng, would you like to wait for Boss Liang? I can wait, Feng Jun was easy-going, Bring me some books on jade knowledge. An hourter, Liang Haiqing returned. Hearing that Feng Jun was waiting for him, he hurried over. Upon entering the reception room, he took the initiative to apologize, Boss Feng, the people from Gold have been a bit unruly. We frequently have disputes with them over bargaining. Yesterdays incident was really not rted to me. It seemed he thought Feng Jun was refusing to leave as a way to seek retribution. Whats done is done, just dont let it happen again, Feng Jun dismissed with a wave, speaking indifferently. He really did need to see Liang Haiqing about something, but it wasnt to dwell on yesterdays issue, Weve cooperated a few times now, trading three pieces of jade, and its been fairly pleasant, right? Pleasant, Boss Liang nodded repeatedly, grinning, Extremely pleasant. The smile was not only sincere but also a touch ingratiatinghow could it not be pleasant? It absolutely had to be! Chapter 99: You Can’t Eat Any More (Four Updates for Monthly Pass) Chapter 99: You Cant Eat Any More (Four Updates for Monthly Pass) Facing thendlord who easily devoured the gold hunters, what could Liang Haiqing say? He just kept offering an apologetic smile; that was the right thing to do. Henglong wasnt to be underestimatedthey had deep connections, but offending the person before him still required consideration of whether it was worth it or not. Thats good, Feng Jun also nodded with a smile. Soareyou interested in strengthening our partnership? Of course, Im interested, Liang Haiqing smiled again, very happily this time, Boss Feng, if you have any goods in the future, you must consider Henglong first. Without changing his expression, Feng Jun spoke, Consider you first? No problem, I have goods right now how much do you want? Liang Haiqing was immediately taken aback upon hearing this; he almost thought hed misheard, What did you just say, Boss Feng? What I mean isI have the goods, Feng Jun said, smiling as he pointed to himself, its just that I dont know how much Henglong is nning to take? Takehow much? Liang Haiqings eyes widened in shock. He felt that the others way of expressing might not be quite right. Or perhaps it was his own ability to understand that was experiencing a slight problem; anyway, he wasnt very clear about what he had just heard. You didnt mishear, Feng Jun said with a slight smile, Those two pieces of jade were just to test the waters. I have a lot more of such goods. Liang Haiqing was stunned for quite some time, making sure that the other party wasnt joking before he finally asked, A lothow much are we talking about? How much? Feng Jun scratched his chin, pondering for a moment before cautiously replying, More than your Henglong can handle. Henglong cant handle it, isnt that normal? Liang Haiqing said with a bitter smile, spreading his hands, Buying these three pieces of jade didnt leave us with much liquidity. He was ying poor herewhat businessperson doesnt? In fact, it was quite easy for Henglong to raise a few billion now, but that woulde with its costs. Feng Jun didnt concern himself with the truth of the others words, he just shook his head, Alright, my description wasnt quite urate. What I mean isten Henglongs wouldnt be able to handle my stock. What a joke, behind him stood the support of an entire ne of existence. Initially, he wanted to say that not even a hundred Henglongs could handle his stock, but he swallowed the words back, as doing business required a low profile. But as soon as Liang Haiqing heard this, he was bbergasted, hardly able to believe what he was hearing and asking incredulously, Do you have any idea howrge Henglongs scale is? Feng Jun shook his head briskly, I dont know. You dare to talk nonsense without knowing? Liang Haiqing became furious, feeling greatly disrespected. However, in the next moment, he stood frozen, perplexed. Those who talked big without even knowing the details of Henglong must certainly have their reasons. As for what those reasons were, it was obvious without asking, Yourjade stones, do you really have a lot? More than you could imagine, Feng Jun replied with a lightugh, How could I boast without that confidence? However, for Liang Haiqing, the issue was no longer about boasting or not. This implied a huge change was about to happen. He looked at the other party with shock, Do you really have a smuggling channel? Boss Liang, youre making it sound so unpleasant, Feng Juns face turned stern as he looked at him unhappily, I only deal with selling jade. These are all mined from our own mines; I have no idea about any smuggling channels. Jade mines? Boss Liangs eyes rolled around, Hows the output, can itpare to any of the mines in Myanmar or Xijiang? Heh, Feng Junughed coldly, Im not familiar with those mines, but isnt Myanmars old pit about mined out by now? He tried hard to control his urge to show off, making it seem more casual than it was. However, having scrapped his way through society for over twenty years, Liang Haiqings shrewdness was not something the average person could match. He immediately caught the implication behind Fengs words, and with a thoughtful look, he asked, Are you implying that your high-quality jade stones are even more abundant than those from the old pits in Myanmar? Feng Jun shook his head, a faint smile on his lips, Heh, I never said that. However, as shallow as his smile was, the undeniable sense of pride from within could not be hidden in any way. But Boss Liangs expression became serious, No jokes, Im asking you a serious question. Your answer is very important to me, and it could even have a huge impact on the entire jade market of Zhengyang City. Upon hearing this, Feng was momentarily taken aback, the smile freezing on his face. The jade he had brought back this time wasnt much; aside from the two pieces he had already sold, there were about a dozen more hidden in a storage room of his vi. He was intent on selling all these jade stones, organizing all the various matters here, and then going there to strive for sess. But Boss Liangs words sounded an rm bell for him, cooling his heated brain, prompting him to calm down and think. Cooling down, thats a good thing. He had set a small goal for himself, to make one billion as quickly as possible, and only now did he realize that he truly needed to n for the future. So, he looked around and said, Are you worried that flooding Zhengyang with my goods will disrupt Zhengyangs market? What do you mean will disrupt the market? It is certain to disrupt the market! Liang Haiqing looked at Feng Jun and grimaced as he spread his hands, If I had known you had so much stock, I wouldnt have been in such a rush to buy those two pieces. The 38 million that Henglong shelled out caused heartache too because that was a premium acquisition; even thendlords family had no surplus grain. But there was no other way; the supply was tight. This year, the jade market had seen an increase of at least twenty percentpared tost year, and high-end supplies were even tighter. Moreover, without paying a premium, there really was no option; didnt you see that even the store manager from Li Dafu came chasing after Henglong? If Henglong hesitated even slightly, that jade might no longer belong to them. If Liang Haiqing had known that Feng Jun had other goods in hand, he would not have bid so desperately. From a strategic perspective, he would not have ruled out the possibility of giving up those two pieces of jade. Feng Jun certainly wouldnt feel sorry for Henglong, but he also realized that he faced a new problem, Are you saying that Zhengyang, asrge as it is, cant absorb this amount of jade? It can certainly absorb it, Liang Haiqing grimaced again, The spending power of Zhengyang people is very strong, but jade is not a consumable nor a daily necessity, it is just a luxury item for decoration Zhengyang people rarely spend on jade. In simple terms, his point was that the people of Zhengyang had not yet developed the habit of spending on jade. To cultivate this habit, guidance over a long period would be needed, likely measured in decades. Secondly, the user group for luxury goods is not veryrge, and although the absolute number is not small, jade is not like perfume that you buy more when you run out, and depreciation is not an issue. Zhengyang has a poption of over nine million, and every day there are new and existing consumers buying jade, but the absolute number is not thatrge. Liang Haiqing even suggested that the jewelry industry is carefully maintaining market conditions and a fragile bnce. If Feng Jun were to enter the market strongly, it could very well upset this bnce. Of course, Liang Haiqing also said that he is optimistic about the future development of the jewelry industry. Just imagine, if one day every woman had a pair of jade bracelets and a few small jade pendants, and the men drank with jade cups, what a sight that would be. While the vision sounds a bit fantastical and its unclear when it could be a reality, what is certain is that if that day doeseor even if it just meets half of the expectationsthe price of natural jade would undoubtedly skyrocket. In summary, the prospects are bright, but the road is winding. After listening for a while, Feng Jun finally caught on, Are you hoping that I dont sell too much jade? You can sell it, other ces might even hoard it, Liang Haiqing replied with a wry smile, Its just that we dont know how much jade you have. But let me advise you, when you distribute jade in Zhengyang, dont exceed five billion a year Otherwise, you will be the public enemy of the industry. The entire jewelry trade of Zhengyang City could not possibly have only five billion worth of jade materials entering the market each year. What Boss Liang was referring to was just the additional supply from the channel Feng Jun provided. An additional five billion worth of materials reflected in the end market would require at least an extra seven or eight billion in sales to be absorbed. And its not just Feng Jun who can create new markets; other forces could also get involved. In Zhengyangs jewelry industry, it was possible to hoard jade without impacting market prices and wait for the value to increase. But Liang Haiqing took even this into ount. He believed that if one did not consider this factor, supplying Zhengyang with three billion worth of jade materials a year would be the most prudent and would not cause market chaos. Feng Jun was stunned for a while, taking in what was said, then he frowned, The piece of Mutton-Fat Jade I sold to youter, you dont seem to have ns to use it, right? Liang Haiqing indeed had no ns to use that piece of jade soon, so there was no need to count it in that five billion quota for now. However, he also said, Boss Feng, if you have a lot of jade like this at your disposal, eventually I will have to make use of it. Now Feng finally understood, What you mean is, I shouldnt only sell jade in Zhengyang, right? Not just in Zhengyang, you should probably move out of Funiu Province, Liang Haiqing stated bluntly, In Funius jade trade, Zhengyang ounts for more than sixty percent. Its a waste of time and riskier to go further down to other cities. As for the risks, Feng Jun was quite aware. While itsmonly said that domestic order is good and walking around in the middle of the night is safe, thats only because no substantial interests are involved. If there were significant interests at stake, one wouldnt be safe even at home, let alone out at night. In Fengs hometowns small county, there had been several such incidents, including one family that lived not far from his home. This family was quite well-liked, but the old man had a habit of showing off about his son who had immigrated to the United States. One day hed talk about what his son had sent from there, and the next day something else. And sure enough, that family spent moneyvishly. Then, one night, the family of four was wiped out, their house turned upside down. The case remains unsolved to this day. (Four updates today, and just two days left until the New Years double points event ends. Those with monthly tickets, please cast them now.) Chapter 100 - too Auction Ideas Chapter 100: Chapter too Auction Ideas Feng Jun came from a small ce, and he deeply understood the order of such areas. In small ces, petty thefts like bag-snatching on the streets were really notmon, but that was because the cities were small, with fewer transient poptions, and there was even a possibility that if someone snatched a bag there was nowhere to run; so, public security seemed to be good. However, when it came to ferocious crimes, the per capita rate of crime in small areas may not be lower than that inrge cities. After all,rge cities had more people and concentrated power elites, with rtively abundant police resources. Even desperadoes generally did not wish to cause trouble there. Therefore, Liang Haiqing advised him not to go to the lower-tier cities, which was actually for his own good, because it was indeed unsafe. Feng Jun was not afraid of trouble, but not being afraid didnt mean he was willing to invite trouble. He pondered for a moment and nodded, Okay, I understand. If ites to that, I can sell to other provinces. I can actually help with that, Liang Haiqing said with a smile, We at Henglong have many partners across the country. I can introduce some to you They are all well C known and rtively reliable. Well-known and reliable? Feng Jun gave him a nce and spoke with a half-smile. Liang Haiqing knew what he was referring to and couldn t help but blush, Those gold-diggers, I really cant restrain them. But those in the jade trade usually have their own properties and shops, they are somewhat more trustworthy. That works, Feng Jun said with a smile and a nod, The more friends the more paths. Thats fantastic, Liang Haiqings eyes lit up, I have a colleague in the capital with quite a powerful background. He mentioned recently that he wanted to acquire some high-quality jade. That guy is much stronger than Henglong. Feng Jun looked at him oddly and inquired with a smile, Tell me, Boss Liang, you arent scaring me into going to the capital to help him, are you? What are you talking about, Boss Feng? Boss Liang was a bit displeased, Cant you sell several billion yuan worth of jade here? Besides, I didnt tell you to leave right away. Hm, thats more like it, Feng Jun said with a nod, speaking satisfiedly I want to hold a jade auction. How about I borrow your showroom for two days how does that sound? He hadnt thought about this before, since he was just selling door-to-door. Now that Henglong knew not to mess with him, surely they wouldnt dare to hinder his ns, right? No problem, Liang Haiqing replied with a smile and a nod, Who do you n to invite? Shall I do the inviting or will you? Better I do it, Feng Jun said, giving him a meaningful look, The jade resources are mine, Boss Liang. If you take too much on yourself, Ill feel ufortable. Alright, forget I said anything, Liang Haiqing spread his hands helplessly, thinking to himself, arent you being a little too wary, buddy? However, how should he put it? He had to admit, the other partysint was reasonable. The resources were Boss Fengs to begin with, while he, Boss Liang, was always charging in front. How was that proper? With this in mind, he took out his mobile phone, opened the contacts, Then take this number down. It belongs to my friend in the capital. When you go to the capital, you can contact him. I wont get involved Hold on, wait a minute, Feng Jun stopped him, What do you mean when I go to the capital? I dont understand what youre saying. It means just what it says, how can you not understand? Liang Haiqing red at him irritably, Arent you going to the capital to sell jade? Feng Juns face was full of surprise, Who said I was going to the capital to sell jade? You Liang Haiqing was almost exasperated, Didnt you just say you wanted to sell to other provinces? I said I could sell to other provinces, Feng Jun replied irritably, Who said I was going to sell in other provinces? Thats not the same thing? Liang Haiqing thought for a moment and finally grasped the nuance, You mean not going door-to-door to sell? Do I need to go door-to-door to sell? Feng Jun snorted disdainfully, Anyone who wants to buy jade cane to Zhengyang to find me If I had to tour each province, wouldnt I drop dead from exhaustion? This is Liang Haiqing was at a loss for words, finally managing a bitter smile, You really know how to run a big-time business. Tch, Feng Jun snorted indifferently, They cane if they want. As for those who dont Im not begging them. His original n was to exploit the jade from the mobile phone dimension to rake in huge profits. Once he heard that the real-world society had limited consumption capacity and couldnt absorb so much jade, his interest waned considerably. Truth be told, ever since he had tens of millions in assets, his perspectives had changed. With the jade he currently had on hand, plus what he had already collected from the other dimension, he could easily sell for tens of billions no problem at all. With tens of billions in hand, he could live the rest of his life in luxury even if he stopped working now, buying a dozen or so apartments in each of the big cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen to rent out, definitely living an extremelyfortable life. Of course, this was merely the least ambitious pursuit. There was still much he wanted to do. But whatever it was, as long as there was no economic crisis, he didnt want to sell jade in other provinces anymore. He did not want to spend his limited energy on that. Ill be waiting for you in Zhengyang; anyone interested in buying jade cane and see. For those who donte I dont need to chase after you. Boss Liang was taken aback for a moment, but then he also grasped this logic and couldnt help shaking his head. Feng, with his confidence, really wasnt on the same level as the rest of them-even though they were all in the jade business, why was there such a big gap? After Feng Jun had dropped his line, he turned and walked away. Sitting in his Passat, he called Li Yongrui, the Chairman of Li Dafu, and said Im nning to sell a batch of jade recently, and I need your help to invite a few reliable people to join. Li Yongrui expressed that it was a good thing and assured him, I will definitely support you when the timees. However, when he heard the auction was set at Henglong, he immediately became unsettled, Li Dafus venue is streets ahead of Henglong-why choose to hold it there? He truly had that confidence. Li Dafu was originally a state-owned enterprise willing to invest heavily. They had hosted jewelry industry auctions not once or twice, with far greater influence than Henglong. Holding it at Li Dafu is also fine, Feng Jun said with augh upon hearing this. But in that case, I would have to leave the invitation of guests to Henglong I cant entrust both tasks to the samepany. Although Li Yongrui was a state-owned enterprise official, he understood what was implied upon hearing this. No matter what, Feng Jun was the organizer of this auction, and Li Dafu and Henglong could assist, but must not think of overshadowing the host. Whichpany the organizer chooses for the venue is a promotion for that enterprise and a form of recognition. At any other time, Li Dafu, which takes pride in being the top yer in Zhengyangs jewelry industry, would never tolerate Henglongs provocation. But now, upon reflection, Li Yongrui considered the opportunity to send invitation lists even more valuable-Henglong would merely provide the venue, but he could invite guests on behalf of the organizer. The demonstration of power cane through various means and channels; however, typically, having a say is very crucial. Hence, Chairman Liughed, Alright, then Li Dafu will take care of this for you, Xiao Feng. If theres another opportunity like this in the future, you should consider my Li more. No problem, Feng Jun replied with a smile. Then you should prepare a brochure quickly, Li Yongrui was experienced in such matters. Include some of the better jade pieces, and set the time. No need for a brochure, Feng Jun already had everything nned. Theres no need to attract outsiders to our industrys internal auction. Im not in it for the moneyits about allocating resources appropriately among us. An internal auction, thats good, Li Yongrui perked up upon hearing this. An industry-internal auction meant no outsiders to disrupt the process, with prices likely to be fairer-strictly speaking, it resembled a pre-ordering meeting more closely. With such a nature, the location of the venue didnt really matter-these were all industry insiders; who didnt know whom? The real powery with Li Dafus invitation, deciding who could participate and who couldnt. He had only just thought of this when Feng Jun had already decided on apany that could not participate, Dont invite Jubaozhai. Huh? Li Yongrui was momentarily stunned. Jubaozhai really had some bad luck. When exactly will it be? Next week, Feng Jun thought for a moment before responding. Ill be busy with some other things recently. You can give them a heads-up first Well decide on the specific time three days in advance. Li Yongrui was speechless. Youth, you sure are capricious about how you handle things. Who runs an auction this haphazardly? Three days in advance Isnt that a bit rushed? Will that be enough time? Feng Juns response was nonchnt, Those who cane wille; if they cant, wouldnt President Li have the chance to bid on a few more pieces? Li Yongrui, still in a daze, hung up the phone, full of bewilderment: Does this young man have a grudge against money? However, it was no wonder he couldnt figure it out, as Feng Jun had not revealed to him just how abundant his jade resources were. Liang Haiqing knew, which is why Boss Liang could understand Feng Juns capnciousness. Li Yongrui, judging by experience, naturally found it iprehensible. After hanging up, Feng Jun drove back to his vi and picked up another four pieces of jade to keep in the car. Since he was about to buy a vi and also intending to order silver yuan, he feared not having enough cash on hand. Keeping a few pieces of jade with him meant he could liquidate them at any time. As for this rented vi, he would have to visit it less to prevent others from discovering the fifteen pieces of jade he had hidden inside. After all, he wasnt in a hurry to return to the Mobile Phone world. He wanted to settle things here first and almost finish his Tun Na cultivation before leaving. Unbeknownst to him, while he was returning to the vi, someone in the room he rented at the Peni Grand Hotel was busy dismantling light bulbs and smoke detectors to install several tiny cameras. Fengs decision to carry jade with him was indeed a wise one; he had hardly driven back into town when his phone rang. It was a beautiful Sales Guide from the 4S dealership, informing Feng that the Phaeton would arrive in two days. But now he would need to make a payment of half the cars price. Chapter 101 - 101 Belief... Right? Chapter 101: Belief Right? The Sales Guides phone call was like opening Pandoras Box, and following that, Feng Jun received two more calls. Both calls involved spending money. One call was from the auto parts city boss, who said the all-terrain vehicle had arrived and asked Feng toe over to make the final payment and discuss how to modify the car. That call didnt cost much; Feng drove straight to the auto parts city, briefly stated his requirements to the boss, paid the bnce, and then left a thirty thousand yuan deposit for customization, with the agreement that he would be refunded if it cost less or pay the difference if it cost more. The other call was a bit more troublesome, a real estate agent had found him a vi in a high-end neighborhood in Zhengyang, over eight hundred square meters, worth more than forty million yuan, with the bank offering a loan. Feng knew of this neighborhood called Huasheng; it had a good location and property management, with high property prices and residents who were mostly either rich or noble. After some thought, he first went to the 4.S shop where the Sales Guide was already pacing impatiently at the door, and upon spotting the Passat, she hurried out to greet him. Booking the Phaeton was a simple affair, and the Guide even whispered that if he paid in full now, he could get a one percent discount. Feng immediately conveyed that he would pay in full, saying he wasnt short of that one hundred something million. However, after he paid, the Sales Guide still clung to him, mentioning that she had a friend in the insurance business and asking if he could give his Phaetons insurance policy to her friend. That kind of business was not too small, but Feng was indifferent to it; he had to buy insurance anyway, so who to buy from didnt really matter, did it? However, he didnt want to agree to her request so easily. Last time I came to buy the Passat, you didnt offer anything. Now with the Phaeton, you still dont offer anything. With this attitudeyou still expect to handle my insurance policy? He wasnt trying to gain any advantage, but Ive already supported your business and dont owe you anything. Now you are actively seeking more business from me, but we have no real personal rtionship, do we? Seeing that he was humming and hawing withoutmitting, the Sales Guide leaned in and whispered, How about my friend and I take you out to dinner tonight, and she can exin more then? This proposition carried a hint of ambiguity, but as Fengs recent dates with women had been unsatisfactory, he had no desire to pretend, There are many people who want to invite me to dinner, Im not interestedbut if you invite me alone, I might consider it. The Sales Guide hesitated noticeably before replying, I could take you out for a meal, but it would just be dinner. Then Im not interested, Feng waved his hand, refusing tly without any expression, After dinner, there should be some entertainment. If youre not willing, I wont force you. It was a tant invitation. After all, they were both adults; whats the point in beating around the bush? It was better to rify things from the start to avoid wasting time. Of course, if she didnt agree, that was fine by him, he never intended to take advantage of the situation. But the Sales Guide thought differently. She believed that if she didnt agree, she would definitely miss out on the insurance policy, whereas if she hadnt hinted previously, there might still have been a slim chance. After hesitating for a moment, she finally mustered the courage to whisper, I need to go home tonight, and there needs to be protection. Feng looked at her in surprise, Your dedication to your work is really something. He had never thought about such things before and thus had little desire for thema Sales Guide is also in the service industry, and nobody has it easy. He didnt like to force others, and besides, a man who needed to scheme against a Sales Guide just to buy a car what a failure of a life that must be? Yet herst four words, in an instant, ignited the fire within him: he had truly been holding back for a long time. They say that animalistic instincts lurk in the nature of men, and thats utterly true. When not considering the matter, Feng was mostly a gentleman, but once the other party showed willingness to give and take, the animal in his genes immediately burst forth. He eyed the Sales Guide up and down a few times. She wasnt tall, about one meter sixty, and had a slim figure, not the pitiable thinness like Ye Qingyi, but a slender kind of thin, with the necessary curves where it mattered. Looking at her face, she could score around eighty points, a bit better than Xiao Yezi. With the lecherous thoughts surging in his mind, he couldnt be bothered with niceties anymore, so he chuckled softly and said in a low voice, Since thats the case, why wait for dinner? Come with me now. The Sales Guide was startled, retreating a step backward nervously and ncing around with a troubled expression. She whispered urgently, Bro, Im at work Keep it down, I still have to face people here. Feng observed her demeanor, and it suddenly struck him, To be, or not to be, that is the question. What he really meant was: Money or dignity, that is the question. Huh? The Sales Guide was puzzled, What did you say? Nothing, Feng replied with a smile, Just remembered a famous saying. Having been in the industry for some time, the Sales Guide had encountered a variety of odd people and didnt pay much attention to hisment; instead, she whispered, I cant get out during work hours. Tonight then okay? Her face showed a bit of panic, giving off a pitiful vibe. But Feng Juns self-control had greatly diminished, and besides, he had been single for quite a while. So he straightened his expression, looking a bit displeased as he questioned, Ive bought a Passat and a Phaeton from your store, and I might buy more cars in the future. Now, Im inviting you for a coffee, and youre telling me you cant leave during work hours? Theres no such rule in the world. Just the Phaeton alone cost over a million, andnding that deal meant the beautiful Sales Guide could leave work early without the manager having any grounds forint. In fact, the manager would have to remind her tomunicate more and interact more with the client. He even suspected that the beautiful Sales Guide was ying games with him: Do I really look that much like a bumpkin? The beautiful woman stared at him for three or four seconds before sighing, If I go out with you now, everyone will know what it means. Ah, my reputation it will be affected. What she said might be the truth, or it could also be a tactic; Feng Jun couldnt be certain. Regardless, he was still willing to consider the beautiful womans situation; caring about reputation was never a bad thing. So he nodded, Fine, Ill leave first and wait for you across the street. You go ask the manager for a leave, just say that I invited you for coffee he wont know if youre going to handle personal matters. By not leaving together, they would avoid a lot of rumors and gossip; he was indeed considering the other person. Upon hearing this, the beautiful Sales Guide gave him a nce and muttered softly, Quite the schemer an old hand, huh? Feng Jun was about to leave, but on hearing this, he couldnt help but crack a slight smile, Notold, Im still very young really. He parked the Passat diagonally across the street and waited for about twenty minutes before a graceful figure carrying a whiff of fragrance sat in the passenger seat. The beautiful Sales Guide had changed her clothes, swapping her knee-length pencil skirt for a princess dress, and her formal zer for a loose casual shirt that hung freely on her body, giving off an irresistibly vulnerable charm. Feng Jun started the car and, after putting it into gear, asked casually, Where to? The beautiful woman pondered for a moment, feigning ignorance, Arent you inviting me for coffee? Turning his head towards her, Feng Jun grinned, revealing his teeth, No coffee, but theres plenty of milk to go around Two hourster, as the sky grew darker, a white Passat emerged from a grove. Feng Jun had been holding back so fiercely that he didnt bother returning to the Peni Grand Hotel in the city center. Instead, he drove straight to the outskirts and had not one, but two encounters with the beautiful Sales Guide in the car. Now, feeling refreshed and clear-headed, he drove while the woman next to himy limp in the seat, not wanting to lift even a finger. The entire car was filled with a decadent atmosphere. Feng Jun rolled down the window and lit a cigarette, taking a light drag, That Phaetons insurance how much is it? The woman didnt respond at first, but after a while, she spoke in a heavy nasal tone,zily saying, Impressive, just the insurance and youve got yourself a deal. Impressive, huh? Feng Jun couldnt help butugh upon hearing such praise. There wasnt a man who wouldnt be pleased to hear it. However, he also knew that he was in unusually good form today, which probably had to do with hisings and goings from the Mobile Phone space, or maybe with his cultivation of the Tai Chi Breathing Technique. But that didnt mean he had to ept her hike in price, It seems like I wasnt the only one having fun, right? The woman spokezily, But now my whole body feels like its fallen apart. If it werent for the darkness of night, one could have seen her slumped in the passenger seat, her body limp as noodles. I like to hear that! Feng Jun took another drag of his cigarette, no longer caring to quibble, The insurance isnt enough what do you mean? Once again, the woman fell silent before finally asking, Do you have a partner? Hmm, no, Feng Jun replied indifferently, and I dont n to look for one any time soon. Is that so? the woman perked up, turning to him and asking, Ive only met you twice, and Ive done that with you even in the car, dont you think less of me? Think less of you? I dont think so. Ive only met you twice as well, said Feng Jun, now in the so-called sage time, speaking very calmly, Were both young, and we each have our own needs thats normal, right? The woman was silent again for a moment before speaking, What if I say this was the first time Ive done this with a client would you believe me? Believe guess so? Feng Jun hesitated to be too gullible, I could feel that youre not very experienced. As an old driver, he was qualified to say so, but this qualification was not necessarily authoritative, and he was more intent onforting her. Ive only done it a few times with my ex-boyfriend, the woman said faintly, For some reason, I liked you the moment I sawyou I even dreamed about youst night. (Update: Double releases are only for one more day, calling for the monthly ticket guarantee.) Chapter 102 - 102 I’m Not a Good Person (One more for Alliance Leader Taolang) Chapter 102: Im Not a Good Person (One more for Alliance Leader Tang) Is that so? Feng Jun inwardly expressed his high skepticism of these words. He wasnt an unfeeling person, but he was decidedly not a pushover either. Therefore, he spoke with calmposure, Since you like it, you can contact me in the future if you have any needs. Upon hearing this, the beautiful sales guide leaned forward in her seat and turned her head, addressing him seriously, You know thats not what I mean. Feng Jun inwardly sighed, yet his face showed no emotion, Wasnt it just now? Biting her lip, the beauty spoke up, Since neither of us is seeing anyone, why cant we try dating each other? Are you okay? Feng Jun looked askance with disbelief, Youve only seen me buying a car. Do you even know what I do for a living? Im not in a hurry to know that, the beauty expressed, showing herck of concern, You can tell me slowly. To her, knowing that this man was not only young and handsome but also very wealthy was enough. For that reason, she didnt hesitate to put aside a girls modesty and actively seek a rtionship. So, she really is a materialistic girl! Feng Jun inwardly sighed again. He had no prejudice against such girls. These days, everyone was like that. If not talking about material things, then what? Serving the people? But for this woman to aim at seizing the opportunity to be his girlfriend that was beyond what he could ept. Were not on the same path. For a man, turning a fling into a husband is truly depressing Do you want me to be unhappy? His words were soft with an undertone of firmness. The beauty, slightly embarrassed, couldnt react too strongly. After a moment of silence, she inquired softly, How do you know were not meant for each other? Feng Jun didnt want to answer such a question, so he bluntly made a proposition, How about I introduce you to another car insurance? Ah, theres no need for that, the sales guide sighed with disappointment, I just rarely feel an attraction to someone, and I didnt expect to be turned down. Now I finally understand what those guys Ive rejected must have felt like. Just as you can reject others, others can certainly reject you, Feng Jun replied with a smile, If everything always went as you wished, where would the fun be in life? Upon hearing this, the beauty couldnt resist showing off a bit, Ive hardly been turned down by anyone from childhood till now. A pampered girl, Feng Jun thought as he chuckled, I didnt reject you, right? Its just that were not suitable for dating, thats all. The beauty turned her head to look at him again, Im really curious, why are we not suitable? How should I put it? Feng Jun coughed slightly, thinking to himself that she really wanted to know, so she shouldnt me him for being impolite. I must admit, Im not a good man, but I still hope to meet a good woman I know its disgraceful and unfair to women, but most men are like this. The beauty indeed seized upon the crucial point, scoffing coldly, You think Im not a good woman? I can only say, you might not be a bad woman! Feng Jun inwardly murmured but only let a slight smile curl at the corner of his mouth, In this day and age, calling someone a good person has be an insult, hasnt it? The beauty was momentarily at a loss for words, then snorted lightly after a while, You really have a slick tongue. Alright, lets go for dinner, Feng Jun couldnt be bothered to say more, but one couldnt just walk away after such an encounter; one had to aim for a proper closure, What would you like to eat? The sales guide loved seafood, so they chose a fancy seafood restaurant. Funiu was ind, so the seafood couldnt be said to be that great, but the ce they chose was passable, with most of the seafood still being live. They ordered a whole big table of dishes, and in the end, even the sales guide was a bit overwhelmed, That should be enough. We wont be able to finish even half of this. Dont worry about it. I can finish it all by myself, Feng Jun gave her a nce, speaking with a cheerful grin, Order more of what you like Take the chance to nourish your body. The words nourish your body somewhat provoked the sales guide, who, without a second word, ordered six oysters for Feng Jun, You should nourish yourself as well. She did it with a bit of a mischievous intention, thinking that since Boss Feng didnt care about money, they could just leave the rest if they couldnt finish. But she never expected that Boss Feng was truly a big eater. Nearly ny percent of a full table of dishes ended up in his belly. She only ate ten percent and felt so full she couldnt bear it. By a little after eight oclock, dinner was mostly done. Feng Jun signaled the waiter for the check. Before the bill arrived, his mobile phone started ringing; on the line was the young man from the real estate agency. The young agent on the phone exined that he had made contact with the owner in the Huasheng Residential Community. However, the owner would be heading to the capital city tomorrow, so if they wanted to meet, tonight would be the best time. Feng Jun cast a nce at the beauty by his side, feeling content after a nice dinner, Wanna skip going home tonight? I cant do that, the beauty firmly shook her head repeatedly, My mom would kill me unless you agree to date me. Feng Jun was astonished, When you were with your ex, you could stay out all night? How could I? The beauty gave him a disdainful look, He just owned a house and a car and thought no end of himself. He also had a bad temper My mom didnt like him, saying that apart from his good looks, there was nothing remarkable about him. Please, in Zhengyang City, having a house and a car is considered pretty good, okay? Feng Jun found himself somewhat speechless. Just a few months ago, he was stillining about the house prices in Zhengyang. However, he did feel a twinge of jealousy, Is he really handsome? Not as much as you, the beauty gave him a small smile, Hes a bit of a sissy, not like you with your manliness. Feng Jun nodded, paid the bill, and then took another nce at her, Really cant go home? I can stay, the beauty looked at him with a sly smile, but you know the condition its your call. Then Ill call a taxi for you, Feng Jun pulled out his mobile phone, I have an appointment with a real estate agent to look at a house, I cant take you home. Ill go with you, the beauty was indeed not shy, After viewing the house, its not toote for me to go home I just cant be back toote. The vis in the Huasheng Residential Community were really nice, a three-and-a-half-story building with an additional floor below ground, which strictly speaking made it four and a half stories. The vi even had a small yard, not only with two garages, but also over fifty square meters of garden space. The owner was a man in his sixties, who impatiently expressed that this was supposed to be his retirement home, and he would not have sold it if he hadnt been desperate for cash. The young real estate agent whispered by the side, exining that the old mans son had embezzled funds to y the stock market and had made a mess of it; he was now locked up in custody, and the whole family was scrambling to raise money for him. The decor of the vi was simple yet luxurious, made with genuine materials. This was a house that had been lived in for seven or eight years. It was a personally designed decoration style by the owner, not the kind of buy a house, get a free luxury decoration that had be popr in recent years. Feng Jun wasnt particrly impressed with the house, because not only was it in a busy area, but also to demonstrate its high status, themunity had connected to two power lines for automatic switching in case of power cuts, eliminating the risk of ckouts. To Feng Jun, a vi that couldnt fit a generator wasnt a good vi. Especially the old owner, who had a face full of deep resentment, as if he was doing Feng Jun a favor by selling the house. His tone was also very sharpunderstandable, given his sons situation, anyone would be in a bad mood. Feng Jun could understand the old mans frustration, but he wasnt about to let himself be mistreated. He was there to buy a house, not to be insulted. So after a brief look, he lost interest. It was the sales guide who seemed quite enthralled, running up and down the floors several times, and even thoroughly enjoying the home theater in the basement. When leaving the vi, her eyes were filled with excitement. Feng Jun was certain that if he bought the house for her, not only would she stay the night, but giving birth to a child out of wedlock for him wouldnt be an issue eitherperhaps two or three? But why would he do that? Considering the presence of the owner, he refrained from provoking the man and simply indicated hed look at a few more ces. The old man was quite rude in response, If youre going to decide, do it quickly, several people are interested in buying. Feng Jun just smiled and walked awaywhen it alles down to it, Im the one with the money, as if Zhengyang only has your vi to offer? The agent, astute as he was, knew Boss Feng wasnt pleased. While escorting him to the car, he murmured, Ive contacted a few other properties, and were finalizing details. There are two we should be able to confirm by tomorrow. Feng Jun nodded, This ce is indeed nice, but its a bit noisy. As long as the property management is good, it doesnt matter if its a bit secluded. The young agent drove off, but the sales guide couldnt help but exim in the Passat, Such a nice house and youre not interested? Having a house like that in my lifetime would be more than enough for me. Feng Jun nced at her, speaking with a smile, Dont be so easily satisfied, okay? How is this being easily satisfied? The sales guide looked at him discontentedly, Its over forty million! I wouldnt be able to afford it even if I didnt eat or drink for five hundred years. Feng Jun shrugged, Youre still young, you have a long way ahead, who can guarantee you wont make something of yourself in the future? The beauty sighed with a tinge of regret, If I could marry you, none of this would be a problem. Feng Jun pped his forehead, I told you, Im supposed to take you home, why leave you hanging in suspense, whats the fun in that? Of course, its fun, the beauty giggled, Actually, Im already regretting it, I shouldnt have Hearing this, Feng Jun no longer paid attention to her and focused on driving instead. Nowadays, once girls start speaking crazily, they could be bolder than men, and he didnt want to make hasty promises for a moment of thrill. Before long, they arrived at a factorys residential area, and about three hundred meters away from themunity entrance, the beauty asked him to stop, There are a lot of acquaintances in the neighborhood, it wouldnt be good for them to see. (First update, congrattions to the alliance master Tang..) Chapter 103: Yin Spirits Linger (Second Chapter 103: Yin Spirits Linger (Second Update to Celebrate Yin Mengs Achievement) Before the beautys words, Feng Jun remained silent, not out of coldness, but because he couldnt give her the promise she needed. The girl stepped out of the car and walked a few steps, then came back and knocked on the car window, Were still friends right? Friends, of course, no problem, Feng Jun said with a smile and nodded, More than friends, less than lovers. In fact, he despised this phrase from the Japanesewasnt it just friends with benefits? Why dress it up with fancy wording? Hypocritical! The girl paused, then smiled, More than friends, less than lovers? But honestly, you really are a good lover. I always thought it was a lie, but such things do exist By the end of her sentence, she surprisingly extended her crimson tongue and licked her lips, then turned and walked away. Under the dim streetlights, her action was unusually seductive, and coupled with her frail image, it presented a morbid yet unforgettable temptation. Little imp Feng Jun shook his head, putting away those thoughts, and drove off. The Passat pulled into the courtyard of the Peni Grand Hotel. He stopped the car, took a huge mountaineering bag out of the trunk, along with a case containing three million in cash, and in his other hand, he carried a long roll of cloth as he walked confidently into the hotel lobby. There was a security guard on duty in the lobby. Seeing hime in, he casually nodded towards the cloth roll and asked, Whats that? Feng Jun nced at him and responded dismissively, A tripod. The security guard didnt say anything more upon hearing this; he was just curious and had asked casually. All hotels were the same; they would not interfere in the guests private matters unless absolutely necessary. After entering his room, Feng Jun felt there was something oddly nonsensical about the security guards question, and todays room gave him a strange, uneasy feeling. Feng Jun couldnt pinpoint where this difort wasing from. He opened his backpack to check on the jade inside but found nothing amiss. However, as soon as the backpack was opened, the four pieces of jade inside were seen by three watchers. The pinhole cameras quality was poor, and the angle was bad, prompting someone to ask softly, Is that jade? Definitely, another person snorted coldly. If Feng Jun were there, he would recognize this person as Wang Weimin. Because he casually took a rare stonest time, he offended Feng Jun, and even though Jubaozhai won the bid for the jade, Feng Jun refused toplete the transaction. WangWeimins uncle took this matter to heart. If they hadnt sessfully bid, it wouldnt matter, but it was like a duck that had flown away just as it reached their mouths. He couldnt say anything due to the face of the chairman, his elder brother, but when it was brought up, he couldnt help feeling regret. Wang Weimin had always been trained as the sessor to Jubaozhai and had quite a high opinion of himself, so he found this hard to swallow. It just so happened that there was a rumortely that the guy whost sold the Mutton-Fat Jade was negotiating a new deal with Henglong. In the jewelry industry, such rumors spread quickly. If someone gets hold of something valuable, they wouldnt hide it because everyone is targeting the same customer base. While there needs to bepetition, sometimes coboration is necessary. After confirming the rumor, Wang Weimin was exceptionally irritated, thinking his uncle had predicted correctlythat guy indeed had other jade. Anyone who could get jade in bulk was no simple character, and Wang Weimin was very clear about this logic. However, he really didnt want to endure his unclesintseven if they were only asional outbursts. So he told himself that perhaps that guy just had a bout of incredibly good luck, stumbling upon arge quantity of jade. Just looking at how he ate at KFC, one could tell he wasnt part of any big league. In the jewelry sector, there were too many tales of fluky windfalls. Stories of finding diamonds or gold nuggets were often stumbled upon by unrted individuals who then became overnight millionaires. Wang Weimin preferred to believe it was the mans luck. Therefore, after getting wind of the news, he immediately had someone tail Feng Jun. This time, he smartened up, opting for a professional rather than an amateur-in the past, Feng Jun had cleverly escaped at the jade market, and many peopleter talked about how cunning the guy was. Zhengyang City had private detectives, and quite professional ones at that. The young Mr. Wang found one such information consulting firm. The firm didnt disappoint his trust and somehow managed to locate Feng Juns dwelling in Zhengyang. Since they were just paid to do a job, they bore no malice towards Feng Jun. Although Boss Feng had practiced the Tai Chi Breathing Technique and had a certain level of premonition for danger, he couldnt sense much from those unintended observations. I must say, Wang Weimin made the right choiceprofessional matters require professional hands. If he had sent his own people to tail the guy, not only were they amateurs, but also their own resentment and malice could easily rm the other party. However, professionals have their own concernsthey emphasize stealth too much. When Feng Jun left the busy city for the suburbs, they didnt follow closely to avoid exposure, so they failed to discover that vi as a foothold. Upon receiving the news that Feng Jun was staying at the Peni Grand Hotel and, more importantly, that the guy was alone, Wang Weimin decided to try to monitor him. As luck would have it, Feng Jun had had an argument with a member of the hotels engineering staff, and the information consultingpany quickly learnt this detail. Consequently, they contacted the young engineer. Xiao Lin was fuming. Whether it was because of his youth or instability, deep down he harbored a lot of resentment towards Feng Jun. When the informationpanys people approached him, he quickly agreed to their proposal, especially since he was in charge of maintenance work, which meant he could easily tinker with things in the room when the guest was not around, without the need for any assistance. Unbeknownst to Feng Jun, his wealth had already been exposed. He couldnt sense where the unease wasing from and, deciding not to recharge, he just stayed in his room watching TV. Around eleven at night, he left again with arge bag, ced the items in the trunk of his Passat, and drove straight to the grove where he had earlier experienced a car shock. Since he was feeling restless, he decided it was a good time to practice his Tun Na breathing exercise. His car was filled with jade, money, and firearms, which he couldnt allow anyone to touch carelessly, so he couldnt go to a park but had to find a secluded ce for cultivation. No sooner had he left than the surveincepanys car followed suit. The grove, although it was in the suburbs, nowy enshrouded in nightfall, which impaired human vision. They followed from a distance, with the headlights on; they could see the cars license te ahead, making the surveince quite easy. When they saw Feng Jun parking his car at the grove, they couldnt help but wonder what he was up to. Wang Weimin, upon hearing the news, burst intoughter. Hes really asking for it. If he just stayed put at the Peni Grand Hotel, it would take me a while to deal with him. But now, in the dead of night, hes voluntarily heading into the wilderness? At that moment, he even recalled a famous line from The Investiture of the Gods This object is fated to be mine. The object he had in mind were, of course, those four pieces of jade. Even though the pinhole cameras imaging effect was poor and it had been but a fleeting glimpse, Wang Weimin knew very clearly that the three pieces of jade Feng Jun had previously auctioned off were all extraordinary; therefore, the four in the backpack wouldnt be far off in value. There was no need to go into details, but added together, the value of the four pieces of jade could easily be in the millions, with tens of millions not being out of the question. Imagine, carrying valuables worth millions alone into the wilderness in the dead of night is pretty much like signing ones own death warrant, isnt it? Wang Weimin would definitely not let this opportunity slip by. It was no longer merely a matter of personal vendetta. Even if he bore no grudge against Feng Jun, such news was bound to tempt himit was a significant sum of money. Now, what he needed to consider was how to rob the other party without leaving any trace. Jubaozhai, just like Henglong, dealt in jewelry and gold, and also knew some under-the-table operators. Whether it was buying privately mined gold or gambling on stones from Myanmar, having a smooth channel meant that they had to interact with these shady characters. But at the same time, Wang Weimin always remembered his familys instructions: These people could be dealt with, but one must not be too involved with them. A careless step, and one could be ying with fire and risk self-destruction. So, he was somewhat troubled and asked the person from the informationpany, Xiao Liu, does yourpany only offer intelligence services, or can it provide other kinds of services too? Xiao Liu was quite young, a core member of the information consultingpany. At the question, he blinked before his eyes twinkled, Ourpany only offers consulting services. However I can provide some additional services personally. What does Wang want to do? I just cant stand that guy showing off, Wang Weimin spoke indifferently, Can you mess with him a bit, make it look like a robbery? Well Xiao Liu drew out his words then his eyes flickered, Could you let me know how much those four jade stones are worth? Wang Weimin felt a little uneasy but eventually quoted a rtively fair price, I didnt get a clear view, but based on my estimates, they could be worth over a million. More than a million? Xiao Liu swallowed hard and licked his lips, his eyes shining with greed, If I get caught, Im really going to be in for it. Three hundred thousand, Wang Weimin casually named his price without blinking an eye, the young owner of Jubaozhai was not one to quibble over a small sum, You get the jade stones, Ill pay you this amount just leave his car alone. He thought things through thoroughly. The Passat was worth around two hundred thousand, a fixed value, and would be difficult to sell once stolen. It would draw heightened police attention whereas the price of jade stones was fluid and harder to assess. Moreover, he had a feeling that the source of the other partys jade stones might not be legitimate. If robbed, the owner would likely have no choice but to ept it. (The second update in seven days, cheers to The Corn Seller Uncle mengmengda; 2/5, thest day of double benefits. Loudly calling for genuine subscriptions and double monthly passes.) Chapter 104: Everyone is Wounded (Third Chapter 104: Everyone is Wounded (Third Update) Wang Weimin thought everything through, but could Xiao Liu be so easily dismissed? Eight hundred thousand!11 Xiao Liu spoke crisply, You said its worth over a million, but that doesnt mean its exactly one million, right? Can a merchants words be trusted? Only a fool would believe them. He knew all too well that now was not the time for pleasantries. Even if the young master of Jubaozhai had a lot of money and was extravagant, he couldnt just put on a tough front now. He frowned and said, Youre making it meaningless by saying that. Im just giving an estimate. It could be worth over a million, or maybe not Will youpensate me then? Upon hearing this, Xiao Liu let out a dry chuckle, But Wang, besides the value of the jade, you have a personal grudge with Feng Jun Getting even is whats most important, right? They had found the whereabouts of their target through Xiao Lin, a maintenance worker at Peni Grand Hotel, who could provide them with information rted to Feng Jun. Of course, this information might not be entirely reliable, but referring to this person by that title was certainly correct. Wang Weimin wasnt good at dealing with people like Xiao Liu. Although he agreed with what Xiao Liu was saying, he couldnt ept his outrageous demands. He spoke earnestly, Xiao Liu, do you really think I cant find someone else if you werent around? Xiao Liuughed, Look what youre saying, Wang. If you decide to find someone else, couldnt I just leave now? That was a joke. He was an insider. If Wang Weimin intended to find someone else to ambush Feng Jun, he would have to silence him first. Wang Weimin could feel the mes of anger rising in his heart, but he couldnt afford to lose his temper. He had to reason with facts, Out here in the wild, if you ambush him from behind, who would know? He has nothing to do with you, you wouldnt be taking any risks at all. In fact, Xiao Liu thought the same thing. As long as Wang kept quiet, who would know he was behind it? But Wang had to speak, and as the mastermind, he couldnt escape me. Even if Jubaozhai had boundless power, they would always end up with the stolen goods, wouldnt they? He really wanted to make this money and didnt wish to overly provoke his patron. So, with a quick thought, he suggested, Alright, eighty thousand isnt negotiable Ill also help you break his legs to vent your anger. How about that? Wang Weimin stared at him for a long while before slowly saying, Five hundred thousand, four pieces of jade plus two legs If that doesnt work for you, lets just go our separate ways and call it a night. Deal, then five hundred thousand, Xiao Liu pped his thigh and agreed crisply, Ive made a friend in you, Wang. Feng Jun was unaware that not far from him, someone was scheming to take care of him. He turned off the Passats engine, then took out a nket,id it on the ground, and began to meditate cross-legged. He practiced the fourth form of his cultivation and found no issues. He began to tackle the first diagram of the fifth form. Based on his estimates, practicing in the wilderness, he would likelyplete the first diagram today, and if everything went well, he might even breakthrough the second diagram. Sitting cross-legged, he cultivated for an unknown amount of time. Just as he was about to seed, a sudden sense of rm surged in his heart. Without a second thought, he pped the ground with both hands and forcefully retreated backward at an angle. Due to the hasty retreat, he didnt even have time to unfold his crossed legs. He had just moved away when he heard two soft whiz sounds. Two arrows now decorated the nket where he had been sitting. Not far away, three figures emerged, two of them holding crossbows. The evening light was less than ideal, but the area, although wooded, was well- illuminated by the distant streetlights, nting their rays over the scene and providing just enough visibility. The two crossbowmen, after limating to the darkness for a while, had just spotted Feng Juns figure and shot their arrows without hesitation. Feng Jun did not know what had attacked him, but seeing the crossbows in their hands, he quickly realized: one of them was very simr to his heavy crossbow. In an instant, he was furious. Damn it, he always shot at others; someone shooting at him today was intolerable! This was something he could not stand for. Feng Jun shed behind the three men and, without thinking,unched a flying kick. The one without a crossbow was sent flying into the air and mmed heavily against a willow tree. The willow, as thick as a bowl, emitted a light crack, nearly splitting in half from the impact. The man fell to the ground and began rolling around in pain, cryingout, Ah, my back Why did Feng Jun target him first? The reason was simple: the other two were holding their weapons, but this one didnt seem to have any visible weapon. Unknown dangers were the most to be wary of. The reactions of the crossbowmen were swift; they spun around, aiming their weapons in the new direction. But with Feng Juns current skills, what did he have to fear from them? With a swing of his leg, he kicked another man into the air, then with a flicker, he pushed the arm of the other. This one had just pulled the trigger, and an arrow struck the left side of his partners waist. At close range, the power of a crossbow arrow was immense. The arrow even pierced through the man. Ah~~ The crossbowman screamed in agony. Although he was trying hard to suppress himself, his voice still carried far in the silent night. Seeing this, the surviving crossbowman made a snap decision to turn and run. With two of their own already down, the skills of their opponent were terrifying. If he didnt run, he too would be left behind. However, trying to outrun Feng Jun was pure folly, even disregarding his recent practice in cultivation. Even as a double major in university, his sprinting was at the level of a third-ss athlete. Feng Jun caught up, grabbed the mans arm, and with a forceful tap of his front foot on the ground and a twist of his waist, he swung the man around and hurled him in the opposite direction. He spun the man over two meters high before mming him heavily onto the ground. Even though they were on grass, the impact of the fall knocked thest man out cold. After dealing with the three men, Feng Jun kicked the two crossbows aside and searched the unarmed man, finding a triangr bay. This was a once popr cold weapon notorious for causing fast blood loss and difficult-to-suture wounds, leading to its ban. It had rarely been seen since the new century. The weapon had even transcended the category of cutting tools, bing a bona fide instrument of murderits only purpose was to kill! Feng Jun, who grew up in a small county town, had seen such a thing in his youth and knew of its malevolence. They really intended to kill! Enraged, he stepped forward and knocked the man out with a solid kick. Then he took out his mobile phone and began to dial the emergency number. Seeing this action, the only conscious crossbowman also stopped his howling, pleading loudly, Big Brother, we were wrong, dont call the police lets talk this out nicely. Seeing that Feng Jun ignored him, he steeled himself and said, Big Brother, its not that we have a grudge against you, someone hired us to teach you a lesson. He was well aware that being a hired thug, even if the crime waspleted, was no more than intentional assault, not to mention an attempted one. Yet, if it were armed robbery and assault, that was much worse, easily earning a decade or more in prison. As expected, Feng Jun nced at him upon hearing this, Who hired you? Taking an interest was a good sign. The man took a deep breath, I dont know; Teacher Mao was in charge of contacting them. Teacher Mao was another crossbowman, and both of them were outdoor sports enthusiasts who liked mountain climbing. During their travels, they discovered by chance that both had an affinity for crossbows. Teacher Mao was indeed a teacher, not just a nickname. He taught physical education at Zhengyang Citys Eleventh Middle School, was notoriously ill- tempered, often physically punished students, and even once beat up the head of the disciplinary department. This guy was not only hot-headed but also struggling financially, iming he was willing to take on any job, even murder or arson. The awakened crossbowman had been invited by him, whereas the identity of the person with the triangr bay was unknown to him. After hearing his exnation, Feng Jun was somewhat incredulous, You know nothing, and yet you dare to stop me from calling the cops? I dont know, but those two do, the man weakly pointed at hispanions, If you dont get the cops involved, youll have a lot of options damn, my head is spinning When he woke up again, he found himself in a hospital. A nurse saw him regain consciousness and spoke without expression, Your left kidney needs to be removed. Do you have any family? Have theme over to sign the approval and remember to bring the treatment fee. Remove the left kidney? The mans head began to spin, Doctor, is there a way not to remove it? I am just a nurse, not a doctor, the nurse replied without expression, If you dont get it removed, youll need to be transferred to another hospital. Please forgive us, as we dont provide follow-up treatment services. Youre fairly lucky, someone spoke up just then, One of your aplices needs to have his spleen removed, the other has a dislocated vertebra, and his right kidney requires conservative treatment. The speaker was a young policeman, who looked coldly at the crime suspect on the bed the term aplice made the situation quite clear. I I was just helping a friend, the man weakly defended himself, and the other party ruthlessly harmed us. Need to bring a crossbow to help out? the young policeman scoffed with contempt, And a triangr scraper, your aplices might not have told you in the victims car there was three million in cash. Three million in cash? The man was stunned for a moment, then yelled, The victim Hes no victim! He beat us up like this! The young policeman was about to scold him but then thought better of it. These three guys really had rotten luck, attempting to rob a skilled fighter had resulted in varying degrees of injury to each of them. To the policemen, this incident was quite astonishing; they found it curious that this guy named Feng Jun seemed to have a vendetta against kidneys. Of course, Feng Jun was quite heavy-handed, and if someone hadnt spoken up for him, he might have been implicated in excessive self-defense, which was noughing matter. Without a clear verdict, he might even have been unable to leave the police station. Luckily, his first phone call wasnt to Yaoyao Ling but to Wang Haifengs mobile. Chapter 105 - 105 Seizure of Evidence (Fourth update, seeking monthly pass) Chapter 105: Seizure of Evidence (Fourth update, seeking monthly pass) Feng Jun truly hesitated for a moment before calling the police. If the incident had happened by ident, he believed he waspletely in the right, but if someone had intentionally tried to harm him, then after the police got involved and various connections came into y, he could very likely find himself in a highly disadvantageous position. This isnt about deliberately smearing anyone; its just all toomon for outsiders in any city to find themselves in such situations. Take Feng Jun, for example, who had encountered locals like Liu Shuming who werepletely unreasonable. So he first made a call to Wang Haifeng, although he had intended to call Sister Hong, as she was the best at handling such matters. However, they werent that close, even if she had shown goodwill towards himst time, but that was for the sake of Xia Xiaoyu. As a grown man, Feng Jun couldnt possibly keep asking a woman for help over and over again. But in the end, it was Sister Hong who stepped inWang Haifeng had asked her toe forward. ZhangWeihong didnt say anything else; she simply asked, My friend was practicing qigong there, why did they have to shoot arrows? The first two arrows were just a minor detail, although also crucial, but more importantly, Sister Hong made her stance clear. Without her gesture, Feng Jun could have very likely received the outsider treatment, but with the support of a local influential figure, he could expect rtive fairness. The reason Feng Jun called Wang Haifeng was to seek fairnesshe didnt aim high and didnt expect others to take sides with him. In fact, when the police decided to handle the case fairly, the truth instantly came to light. The man with the triangr scraper wasnt anyone else but Xiao Liu from the information consultingpany, who had sought Teacher Maos help, and Teacher Mao had in turn reached out to a fellow enthusiast. Xiao Liu, who made a living as a private detective, knew the severity of the matter; after running into a major snag, he had hoped Jubaozhai would step in to protect him, but with Wang Haifeng and Hongjie Company intervening, things quickly becameplicated. The owner of the information consultingpany was also rmed; if the issue wasnt handled properly, hispany might even risk losing its license. Therefore, he rushed to the police station immediately, insisting that Xiao Liu must tell the whole truth. For Xiao Liu, if he stubbornly held his ground, he would not only make an enemy of his boss but also risk a heavy sentence, and all he would get in return was the possible friendship from Jubaozhaiwhich, of course, might not exist at all. If the lid was blown off, he wasnt really to me; he was simply someone whose judgment was clouded by profit and who was taken advantage of. So he confessed everything quite straightforwardly and even stated that it was Wang Weimin who had first tempted him with a hefty reward. Once he opened his mouth, Wang Weimin had no way to deny it, not to mention the Peni Grand Hotels guest rooms still had cameras installed. Xiao Liu had no grudge against Feng Junwhy would he go out of his way to surveil him after being well-fed and bored? Xiao Lin from the engineering department was also implicated. This chap, known for his bad temper, was summoned by the police, and he actually still made a face, acting as if he didnt care about anyone else. Unfortunately for him, Peni Grand Hotel immediately disassociated themselves from himhe was merely an employee they had hired. Actions like surveilling guests were entirely his own decision and had nothing to do with the hotel. Peni Hotel even expressed their willingness to actively cooperate with the police action and exert their utmost effort to mitigate the impact this incident had caused. Just as Sister Hong had treated Liu Shuming before, the hotel did the same to Xiao Lin. When Xiao Lin realized no one would protect him, he also panicked, especially since the police kept him from contacting his parents. He felt like he had been abandoned by the whole world and immediately copsed, confessing everything in detail. Its true what they say: the issues with spoiled children are all a result of indulgence. When they realize that their small mistake is no longer something their parents can shield them from, they immediately revert to their true selves. However, no matter what, his crimes were not so severe; the worst offenders were the two archers. The question Sister Hong initially asked was indeed crucial: Why did you decide to make a move on Feng Jun as soon as you saw him? The two archers couldnt give a direct answer. But the police didnt need their answer; they had seen too many such petty tricks. Criminals who dont hesitate to strike are not only able to weaken the oppositions fighting ability but, most importantly, can effectively intimidate the victim and thereby increase the sess rate of the crimeWere desperadoes, dont believe us? Try resisting again and see what happens. Specific to this case, it meant that the two had intended to cripple Feng Jun from the start. Such methods were the most abhorred by the police. If youre robbing someone, just do it, but to injure or even maim someone before the robbery was adding trouble for them, wasnt it? Robbery is undoubtedly a heinous crime, but there are also many robberies each year that remain unsolved. However, injuring the victim before the robbery significantly increases the police pressure. The behavior of the two archers during the robbery gave the police reason to suspect that they might be repeat offenders. The investigation of the case had reached a point where the logic was clear, the chain of evidence very distinct, and the witness testimonies quiteplete. Essentially, nothing more was needed to make a determination. However, it was with great regret that the main suspect, Wang Weimin, had fled! The moment he realized something was amiss, he decisively took off, and the police missed capturing him by a step. Without catching the mastermind, the case had to be dragged on. It was baffling how the police, instead, started asking Feng Jun, Where did this moneye from, and where did the jadee from? As for the moneys origin, Feng Jun wasnt afraid to exin; it was payment from Henglong Company, and there were bank officials who could testify to that. Regarding where the jade came from? Sorry, noment! The police couldnt force Feng Jun to reveal this, as it was not within their powers; jade is not like currency, not printed, hence his three million yuan had to have a reasonable exnation, or else it would be suspected as a huge amount of money with an unclear origin. But the jade did not have this problemit existed objectively in nature and could, metaphorically speaking, pop out of a crack in rocks just like Sun Wukong. And wasnt that precisely how jade was taken from rocks? In theory, Feng Jun could have casually found jade anywhere and was not obligated to exin how he acquired it. The police had no right to force him to disclose the origin of the jade, but they had other methods, such as confiscating the four pieces of jade as evidence, believing they couldnt charge the suspect without it. This action was truly unreasonable. Feng Jun expressed his inability to ept it, I still need that jade. It wasnt taken by the robbers, but nowits seized by you, the police? Watch your words, one officer said unhappily, pointing at him, We are protecting the evidence. Pfft, Wang Haifeng snorted with disdain, Just afraid that after all your protection, you wont be able to return the items to Xiao Feng. Such incidents were all toomonthese days, the credibility of the police was indeed poor. Very often, when items were seized by the police, they returned to the owners eitherpletely changed or having mysteriously disappeared. The more Coach Wang spoke, the angrier he became, Tell me, how much money do you want before you stop confiscating my friends property? This was the crux of the matter; the polices seizure of the jade didnt really serve a significant purpose. In the end, it seemed they were eyeing Feng Jun as a passing God of Wealth, and it felt wasteful not to extort a sum from him for their overtime work thiste at night. However, such cause and effect were better understood privately; speaking of it openly was too reckless. No wonder Coach Wangs father and brother were always worried about him. Sometimes, he really acted too impulsively. The police were also embarrassed and at a loss for words. If they hadnt known about Wang Haifengs background, they might have even taught him a lesson how dare he tantly challenge them, was he looking for trouble? After a while, an officer finally snorted and spoke officiously, We told you, this is evidence. You think having money is everything? If you are so powerful, why dont you buy the Tianan Sect? Your mom, youre just a junior inspector Coach Wang was filled with righteous indignation, and swear words started to spill out of his mouth. At that moment, he seemed even more victimized than Feng. It was Feng who spoke out to stop him, Alright, Coach Wang, if they want to confiscate it, lets call Li Qjang over as a witness, and we could even get a show out of it. Unmoved, the officers scoffed internally. A show? Youre thinking too much Whether its the television or radio, who dares to meddle in the polices work? In fact, news exposure no longer had the deterrent power it once did. Not just the police, but even many private capitals no longer regarded the former uncrowned king of media with respectas long as the relevant leaders didnt speak up, media oversight meant nothing. The reverse was also true. No matter how good your rtionship with the media, if the leaders wanted to deal with you, there was no escape. Most media that were on good terms with you wouldnt even dare to voice an injustice on your behalf. Wang Haifeng knew this too and sighed helplessly, I think the Today in Zhengyang segment might not dare to take this risk. The viewership rates of Today in Zhengyang in Zhengyang City were still quite good. The segment featured hot news investigations, legal education, strange tales, and variousmunity services like notifications of temporary power outages and road construction information. Today in Zhengyang? someone muttered softly not far away. In an era when television was fading, Today in Zhengyang was still a significant segment for Zhengyang TV Station, though of course, they did not know Li Qjang was just an ordinary employee. However, some were skeptical. In the eyes of a few officers, undisguised contempt was evident. Would Today in Zhengyang dare toe? Even if they were bold enough, would the segment be aired? However, Feng smiled and said, Theres no risk. Its just a regr case. Reporting on it isnt smearing anyone. Hearing this, someone came forward and actively negotiated with the police, hoping they would not confiscate Fengs items. The officers werent convinced, and the person then pulled a policeman aside to negotiate privately. Watching this scene unfold, Wang Haifeng felt a bit puzzled, Who is that, speaking up for you? (Four updates have arrived; thest three hours for double rewards are calling for your monthly tickets.) Chapter 106: The Two-Faced Hypocrisy (First Update to Celebrate the Alliance Leader’s Resilience) Chapter 106: The Two-Faced Hypocrisy (First Update to Celebrate the Alliance Leaders Resilience) Is there a need to ask? Feng Jun gave a slight smile, and replied in a low voice, Nine out of ten times, its someone from the Peni Grand Hotel. Damn, Wang Haifeng almost instantly cleared the confusion in his mind, smiled, and extended a thumbs-up. Youre really ying a deep game. Theres no game, Feng Jun responded seriously, The hotel lobby already approached me just now, wanting top my stay Do I look like the type to take advantage of small perks? The situation had taken a dramatic turn, with the Peni Grand Hotel actually taking a strong hand in the matter. The hotel was well aware that Feng Jun was notcking in money; they couldnt pressure him, and he had the capacity to make this matter known to the public. So they had no choice but to coordinate with the police, attempting to suppress this matter as much as possible-once Zhengyang reported it today, the police might not care, and might not be affected, but our reputation at Peni would be damaged. Those in the service industry care most about reputation, and the hotel haspetitors in Zhengyang. What if someone took this opportunity to make a fuss? The Peni Grand Hotel is four-star, and its behind-the-scenes owner has considerable clout. The incident Feng Jun encountered wasnt anything too extraordinary in Zhengyang City, so the next day, Feng Jun was actually allowed to leave the police station with the four pieces of jade. Of course, this matter couldnt just end like this. Although Feng Jun had acted in self-defense, he still seriously injured three people, and the police hoped he would leave a deposit before he left. This time, Feng Jun was adamant that he wouldnt leave any deposit. I was being robbed, and you want me to leave a deposit? Is this the level of case-handling by Zhengyang Police? Do you believe I would disclose this to the media outside the province? Then feel free to throw me in detention-I absolutely wont pay this money! By now, he was considered wealthy, and in these times, money equated to status. The police couldnt forcibly demand anything and in the end, could only tell him, You are not permitted to leave Zhengyang in the near future. If the police need you, you must be avable on call. Afterpleting these negotiations, Feng Jun came out, and it was nearly noon the next day. No sooner had he left the police station than two people approached him. Boss Feng, can we find a ce to sit down? Feng Jun recognized one of them; it was Manager Wang from Jubaozhai. During thest auction, he nearly sold the Mutton-Fat Jade to this man. He originally had no particr animosity toward Manager Wang, but thetters nephew had angered him to such an extent that he resented the man by association. He shook his head, his face expressionless as he spoke, No need to sit. Your nephew almost made me spend the night in detention. Manager Wangs brows furrowed. He held a position of authority in Jubaozhai and was long ustomed to ordering people around. But now, this young man in front of him dared to dismiss him, fueling his indignation beyond question. He took a deep breath and said slowly, Regarding this matter, Weimin did act improperly Stop right there, Feng Jun waved his hand, unapologetically cutting him off, Listen to how you phrase that- he acted improperly? Let me ask one thing did he do anything right? Then he waved his hand again, speaking with finality, Dont bother speaking further. Your nephew not only wanted to rob me of my money and jade, but also aimed to break my legs I wont drop this case, and youd better ry a message to him: dont let me run into him. Upon hearing this, Manager Wang became anxious. His nephew might be ipetent, but he was the only son in the Lao Wang family. Of the three siblings, only the eldest had a son, the rest had daughters-if the case wasnt dropped, the sole sessor of the Lao Wang family wouldnt be able to walk in the sun. So he stated bluntly, What exactly do you want? Just name your price, and as long as its not too excessive, Ill ept it. Feng Jun gave him a strange look, Who are you trying to impress with that grin? Whos the victim here, me or your nephew? Look, Manager Wang, Im in a good mood today and cant be bothered to squabble with you, but if you rile me up, Ill take care of you too! Manager Wang, trying not to let his distress show,ughed and said, Youre young, but youre certainly not short of confidence. Feng Jun couldnt be bothered with him and turned to look at Wang Haifeng, You see, this is their attitude. When their family wants tomit robbery and assault, its just a bit wrong.1 If I dont give them face, it bes a grave mistake What kind of morals is this? Despite the insult, Manager Wang suppressed his displeasure, took another deep breath, and began once more, Boss Feng, Weimin is young and foolish. On his behalf, I apologize to you It was not easy for him to speak so humbly after so many years. But Feng Jun simply scoffed at the apology, If his being young means he doesnt know better, then Im younger than him, so obviously I can know even less. Besides why should you apologize for him? Just because you have a big face? It was at this moment thatughter rang out from nearby. Manager Wangs face has always been big; after all, hes a person of stature. The speaker was none other than Liang Haiqing from Henglong, smilingly approaching. Manager Wang, before your nephew took off yesterday, he did call your boss. You should advise him to take it down a notch dont get yourself dragged into this as well. Manager Wang was taken aback by this revtion. Before his nephew fled he had indeed contacted Chairman Wang, and the Chairmans advice was toy low for a while and return after the storm had passed. For the Sect Leader of Jubaozhai, this matter was not trivial nor insignificant. Given the current scrutiny, Wang Weimin certainly couldnt stay in Zhengyang. If given some time, however, the Chairman was confident he could smooth things over. The conversation was highly confidential; though the police obtained some leads by retrieving the call logs, very few people were actually in the know. Manager Wang found it odd that Liang Haiqing would know about this, but on the surface, he didnt betray any emotion, merelymenting indifferently, Im not familiar with the things youre talking about, but I must say, Boss Liang, your ability to overhear things is really something Ive witnessed today. Henglong and Jubaozhai were at loggerheads like fire and water. Liang Haiqing didnt give any face in his remarks either; he sneered, Whether its hearsay or not, you know best. But, I must say, I really admire Director Wang Arent you worried at all about being charged with harboring a criminal? These words seemed to be directed at Manager Wang, but in fact, they were also an instigation against Feng Jun: the chairman of Jubaozhai openly supports his son, showing no regard for you. If you have any tricks you havent yet yed, nows the time to use them. Manager Wang sensed this full-on malice and snorted, Whether its harboring a criminal or not, its not for you to decide. Is Boss Liang here today just to make things difficult for Jubaozhai? Im not that bored, Liang Haiqing replied dismissively, Im here to wee Boss Feng, to have a good drink at lunch, to clear away some bad luck. Boss Liang is too kind; thankyou, Feng Jun gave a polite bow to Boss Liang, smiling as he spoke, Ive been busy all night and have only juste out, I must first express my thanks to a friend who has helped me. Whom did he want to thank? Thats right, thanks to his former boss, the general manager of Hongjie, Zhang Weihong. Sister Hong didnt make an appearance this time, but the message was indeed sent, and Wang Haifeng could testify to that. This was the second time Zhang Weihong stepped in to help Feng Jun. The difficulty this time was certainly not as great as thest, but without a doubt, without her intervention, Feng Jun would have faced quite a bit of trouble. In fact, even with her stepping in, Feng Juns jade was almost seized. This was an era where money mattered more than life. Therefore, Feng Jun was profoundly grateful; he had cast aside the minor grievances with Hongjie, seriously acknowledging the help he received this time, and he had to personally thank Sister Hong. Feng Jun didnt think of himself as a good person. He didnt have much interest in being one, either. But he was willing to be a person of principles. Initially, it was Coach Wang who called Sister Hong on behalf of Feng Jun to extend the dinner invitation. She indicated that it was a trivial matter not worth mentioning and that there was no need for a special meal; it would be fine to talk about it sometimeter when they were free. Generally speaking, when people these days say sometimeter when were free, it is roughly equivalent to the look back in a hundred years type of looking back. In the end, it was Feng Jun who took Coach Wangs mobile phone and personally extended the invitation, which Sister Hong finally epted. For this reason, Feng Jun and Coach Wang made a point of arriving at the predetermined restaurant early, standing at the door of Fushouju Restaurant waiting for the arrival of Sister Hong. Sister Hong walked over. The Hongjie Clubhouse was not far from here, and since it was nearlyte autumn, she didnt bare her legs anymore but wore a pair of deep purple, wide-leg pants with a strong sense of draping. On the upper body, she donned ace-trimmed white floral blouse covered by a teal vest, and over that, a beige short trench coat. She also wore a pair ofrge sunsses on her face. By the time Feng Jun started working at Hongjie, it was alreadyte May, and he had never seen Sister Hong not baring her legs. He paused briefly before approaching with a smile and greeting, Hello, Sister Hong. Are you afraid of sunburn? Zhengyangs autumn sun is the most harmful, Sister Hong replied with a smile, surprisingly amiable, I seem to have forgotten, Xiao Feng, that this is your first autumn in Zhengyang, right? Yes, Feng Jun nodded with deep feeling, but I believe it wont be thest. Lets not talk about this now Speaking of which, its also my first time seeing Sister Hong wearing pants. Uh, that remark seemed a bit off, so he quickly corrected himself, I mean, you never used to wear them A snicker came from beside them. It was a receptionist who couldnt help herself and was covering her mouth, giggling. Sister Hong nced at her casually, and the receptionist was so frightened that she immediately fell silent, though her shoulders were still shaking. Xiao Feng, youve changed, she said as she stepped towards the door, You used to be such a simple boy, but now youve been led astray by Wang Haifeng. Walking in front, Wang Haifeng couldnt help turning back at thement, Sister Hong, I take offense at that. How have I turned bad, and how is Feng Jun still good? Are you suggesting that absence makes the heart grow fonder? Are you trying to make me resign too? I was fired; you resigning would be a no-go, Feng Jun replied with a smile, Besides, what does it matter if Sister Hong thinks youre handsome? I think youre overdue for your wife to set you straight. Coach Wangs reputation for being whipped was known throughout Hongjie. Hey hey, you two enough already, Sister Hong huffed lightly, With all these cunning thoughts, go charm some young girls; dont tease me, an olddy. How could you be considered an olddy, both expressed in unison, experienced men know exactly what to say at times like this. (First update, a tribute to Sect Leader Ying Lei; from the start of the book, you said you wanted moe, and indeed, its very moe.) Chapter 107: The Terrifying Speed of Making Money (Second Update) Chapter 107: The Terrifying Speed of Making Money (Second Update) Feng Jun had reserved a private room at Fushouju Restaurant, coincidentally, it was the same one where he had dined with Wang Haifeng and his wifest time. After the dishes and drinks were served, Feng Jun first toasted Sister Hong three times to thank her for her help on multiple asions, then he sat down to eat. Sister Hong did not beat around the bush either; she returned the toast and then remarked, They say one should expect to see great changes in just three days of absence. Xiao Feng, you havent resigned from your job for long, and now youve already achieved so much. When she helped out with making calls the day before, she had no idea how far Feng Jun had developed. She was simply dealing with the matter at hand: it was understandable for a person who had been robbed to fight back. As for how much those pieces of jade were worth, she just listened casually. Whether they were worth that much was still uncertain, and besides, those pieces of jade might not necessarily belong to Xiao Feng personally. It was only after she discovered the three million in cash in Feng Juns car, and Feng Jun stated that he had earned the money from selling jade, with not only witnesses to prove it but also twenty million in his bank ount, that the news not only rmed the police but also reached Zhang Weihongs ears. At this point, Sister Hong realized that this young mans speed of making money was indeed terrifying. Talking about twenty million in cash, she couldnt evene up with that amount at the moment. She could put together the sum by selling some assets, but who would sell their assets without good reason? Therefore, she was somewhat interested in Feng Juns business, The mine youre operating now, is it a jade mine? I cant really say, Feng Jun answered with a smile and a shake of his head, neither confirming nor denying to keep others guessing. However, he couldnt just brush her off, sohe vaguely said, Sister Hong, if you have friends in the jade business, I cant boast about other things, but if they need raw jade materials, I can cover that. Zhang Weihongs eyelids twitched. She knew a lot of people, among them were indeed some who were in the jade carving business. But friends can be close or distant, and those two jade carvers could not even be considered her friends; they were just acquaintances. Therefore, she was not particrly intrigued, but rather lifted her eyelids with a smile that was not quite a smile and asked, Just take care of the materials? Being in a different line of work meant she didnt quite understand the implication of promising to provide materials it sounded challenging, but after all, if you have to sell, who you sell to doesnt really make a difference, does it? Of course, the price has to be fair, Feng Jun replied with a smile, You cant expect me to sell at a loss, but I can assure you, the lowest prices in Zhengyang City. He dared not promise anything rashly, but with a realm full of jade at his disposal, no matter how much he tried, it was impossible to sell it all. In fact, just the jade from Mount Zhige was enough for him to sell in Zhengyang for a hundred or eighty years. Now Sister Hong understood, The kind of jade you sold to Henglong, do you have a lot of it? Heh, Feng Jun chuckled, Having a lot is useless. If I sold more thana few billions worth of goods in Zhengyang each year, it would disrupt the market and other people would not be happy about it. Sister Hong, being the head of Hongjie, quickly seized the business opportunity. Her eyes widened, So, you mean your costs are lower and the quality is better is that the idea? Feng Jun nodded with a smile, Thats correct, my goods are in great demand. In a couple of days, theres going to be an internal auction within the industry. I didnt n to invite Jubaozhai, so the incident yesterday might have something to do with this as well. Sister Hongs gaze became a bit dreamy, So, if I randomly pick a jewelry store and say its my friends, you could look after them too? Of course, Feng Jun said with augh, If Sister Hong considers them friends, then they are friends I only acknowledge you! Zhang Weihong stalled for a while before letting out a wryugh and shaking her head, You rascal, youve really learned to be bad, even tempting your Sister Hong I know a few jewelers, but our rtionship is just so-so. Heh, Feng Jun chuckled indifferently, I dont want to know about your rtionships. The saying still stands, I only recognize you. I cant earn this money, Sister Hong raised her ss and downed it in one gulp, then let out a long sigh and spoke with a hint of regret, That industry Im not familiar with it. Her decision at this moment fully exemplified what it means to be a wise person. Although slightly conservative, staying away from industries she was not familiar with, even with Feng Juns promise, she would not take the opportunity to make quick money. Considering she was a woman able to resist such temptation was even more extraordinary. After all, most women, like the dragons in Western fantasies, really love all kinds of shiny gold and silver jewelry. Feng Juns internal rating for her rose significantly. She was a woman who knew her limitations. So he smiled and answered casually, I have much to learn from Sister Hongs caution. Anyway, my offer is always valid. If you start considering entering this industry now, its not toote. Upon hearing this, Sister Hong chuckled lightly, lifted her ss, and with sparkling eyes said, Then Ill give it a try. Whether it works out or not, Xiao Feng, I appreciate your sincerity Come, this toast is for you. She was tempted, after all. Having refused him, he had still given her face, so of course she wouldnt y coy. After clinking their sses, they both drank down their shots, but Wang Haifeng whispered with an odd chuckle, Sister Hong, this is like youre working for Boss Feng now. This guy was definitely doing it on purpose, waiting until after the toast to speak up. Stop babbling in front of me, Sister Hong gave him a nonchnt nce as she spoke, Even if I really do jade, were just business partners. This was her genuine mindset and the reason why she wouldnt rashly enter a new industry. No matter how promising the talks or how agreeable Feng Jun seemed, she needed to secure a new source of goods before considering getting involved. Whether running any kind of business, shed always fundamentally consider how to minimize the risks instead of depending on someones promises. Its great to have reliable friends, but to rely solely on friends is to be irresponsible towards oneself C at any time, the person most worthy of trust is oneself. So, she didnt care about Wang Haifengsments about working for someone; even if she entered the jade business, her coboration with Feng Jun would just be a partnershipshe wouldnt hang her hopes on one option alone and would ensure her own supply sources, even if it was just a small part. Actually, Wang Haifeng was trying to y matchmaker between Sister Hong and Feng Jun with his remarks. In his eyes, Feng Juns recent experiences were the epitome of an inspirational story. If a loser could rise and even outmatch a former beauty of a boss, wouldnt that be spectacr? Coach Wangs morals were somewhat less proactive, to put it lightly. He was in it for the pleasure of life, and for him, witnessing an exciting drama was a rare joy. As for whether sparks between Feng Jun and Sister Hong would lead to a future, that was none of his concern. Anyway, he wasnt one to refuse a good spectacle. Seeing Sister Hong so lucid, he found it a bit dull and turned to Feng Jun, If thats the case, why dont you open a store for the jewelry business? Renting a storefront wouldnt cost much, and its nothing much for you. Feng Jun was just about to respond when his mobile phone rang. The caller was a young real estate agent who had found another property for him. It was located near Peach Blossom Valley in Zhengyang, once part of the Fu Niu Provincial Military Regions territory, a picturesquekeside and mountain area of outstanding natural beauty. The ce had been designated a tourism and scenic area and, in principle, was not allowed residential development. However, years ago, the scenic area authority allocated two plots, including employee dormitories and a sanatorium, plus a small number of vis which were highly sought after. The agent had gotten in touch about one such vi, with its own entrance and over 500 square meters ofnd area,prising three floors and more than 900 square meters of built area. The price was somewhat steep, reaching 45 million yuan. Even so, the owner wasnt keen on selling, expressing a desire to use the house as coteral to borrow 50 million yuan. The agent had negotiated back and forth, settling the price at 45 million yuan, but the owner hoped to not transfer the property immediately and instead treat it as a loan at ten percent annual interest, retaining the right to repurchase within three years. This sort of arrangement added manyplexities. The agent hoped Feng Jun could take a look at the property today and make an early decision. ning to view the property that afternoon, Feng Jun made up his mind. He didnt likeplications, but the agent kept assuring him that the house was truly worth more than its price, which was why he decided to see it for himself. After hanging up, he looked up to find Wang Haifeng and Zhang Weihong both watching him, prompting him to ask in surprise, Whats with those expressions? Boss Feng, youre really something, Sister Hong couldnt hide her astonishment, Youre actually considering buying a vi in Peach Blossom Valley. Well, always renting isnt the way to go, Feng Jun dismissed the idea with augh, feeling quite pleased inside to finally see Sister Hong surprised. Wang Haifeng couldnt stand his posturing and deliberately argued, Then buying an apartment would do, wouldnt it? Can you really live in a Peach Blossom Valley vi all by yourself? Feng Jun shook his head. An apartment is not quite right for me. Im a man of many secrets and I like peace and quiet, so I prefer vis. Wang Haifeng also shook his head. I know youre big-time, but it doesnt seem like they want to sell to you. Theres a sanatorium in Peach Blossom Valley with the status to host central government officials, Sister Hong added her voice. Those vis arent just something you can buy with money. If you manage to get one there, Feng Jun, youll have to be more discreet. I dont care about central government officials at all, Feng Jun replied, shaking his head with an air of nonchnce, Actually, Im not that interested in the ce. Recently, Ive been needing a quiet spot. Unwilling to see Feng bask in self-admiration, Wang Haifeng shook his head without a word, but Sister Hong spoke up, Feng Jun, I never realized before that you could handle yourself quite well Those three guys you dealt with yesterday, none of them were pushovers. Indeed, none of them were simple. Xiao Liu from the information consultancy firm was an ex-soldier, Teacher Mao had a background in physical education as a sports teacher, and even the least impressive crossbowman was an avid mountaineer with excellent physical fitness. When the topic came up, Feng Jun was, of course, filled with confidence, though he modestly said, What good is fighting? It doesnt make money, and no matter how well I fight, I still cant stop a bullet. Sister Hongs eyes flickered mischievously, Ive noticed that your physique has improved a lotpared to before. Do you have any secrets? Chapter 108: Swelled Up, Didn’t It? (Third Chapter 108: Swelled Up, Didnt It? (Third Update) Feng Jun had a trick up his sleeve, but he couldnt possibly say it out loud, so he just chuckled dryly, Mining is grueling physical work, taxing both mind and muscle. After some time on the job, its hard not to shed some weight. Sister Hongs eyes twinkled, Then you should be able toe up with an effective fitness regimen, right? Oh, my dear Sister Hong, this is work, Feng Jun replied with a mix ofughter and helplessness, is working out in a gym reallyparable to digging m the wild? And besides, Im not great at summarizing things. But you have double degrees from a 985 university, even better than a masters degree holder, how can you not have that level of ability? Sister Hong chuckled, Modesty is a virtue, but too much of it is just hypocrisy. Wang Haifeng was dumbfounded, Sister Hong, you actually remember all that? I always thought you never paid much attention to Feng Jun it turns out you had your sights on him for a long time. Youre no angel yourself! Sister Hong red at him fiercely, then picked up her teacup and took a light sip before speaking slowly. Ive always had a good memory, I just didnt want to let you guys know If Im not mistaken, Feng Jun was eating an ice cream when he first received his sry and got into an argument with Zhao Hongqi. Damn, Feng Jun gasped inwardly in shock, Sister Hong, your memory is just amazing. I never realized it before. Putting down her teacup, Sister Hong said unhurriedly, Why should I let you all in on it? As a boss, you need to keep a distance from your employees; its kind of an art of management Being a boss these days is tough, with many showing resentment from afar and insolence up close. Enough about that, Feng Jun waved his hand; no matter what, he was happy to know that Sister Hong had always kept him in mind, Do you want me to work out a fitness n for you? Sister Hong nodded, If you could, that would be just wonderful. Im afraid thats easier said than done, Feng Jun shook his head, actually, I practice martial arts, which you know, and martial arts and fitness are different things. Even if I developed a n, it wouldnt have the necessary theoretical support, especially regarding injury prevention I dont even have a coaching certificate. Nowadays, fitness regimens require scientific validation, particrly because injuries from exercise are inevitable, and people today are far too delicate. In the event of such incidents, clients are likely to kick up a fuss. If theres scientific theory to back it up and proper injury prevention, the fuss wont be too great; without it, the consequences are unpredictable. His reasoning was solid, but Sister Hong snorted disdainfully, A coaching certificate pfft, just pay the fee and you can get that. At worst, youd just have to wait a bit longer. If youre truly skilled in martial arts, Hongjie can issue you a special certificate; any issues that arise would be on me. Is that necessary? Feng Junughed, then it dawned on him, Are you trying to lure me back again? Lets not even mention the saying a good horse does not turn back to graze, my status now is much more than just a former waiter, can you afford me? Just as a special consultant, Im not asking you to be tied down to a desk Sister Hong responded with a smile, as a consultant, just give advice when you can. Agreeing to it wouldnt really cost you anything, right? Feng Jun fell into deep thought; he had a hunch that her offer of a special consultancy was tied to their potential cooperation on the Jade business. Then Wang Haifeng chimed in again, Sister Hong, hes considering buying a vi in Peach Blossom Valley; what benefits can you offer him? I have a vi in Central Capitals Beautiful County I can rent to you, Sister Hong looked at Feng Jun as she spoke leisurely, Its a quiet ce with nice scenery, and if youre interested in buying, I can sell it to you. Central Capitals Beautiful County Its a bit far, isnt it? Wang Haifeng muttered softly, But its convenient for ying golf. Feng Jun had also been looking into vis recently and was familiar with Central Capitals Beautiful County. The ce how to put it? It truly was out in the countryside, definitely secluded. The scenery was nice, and the properties were more like vacation vis, reasonably priced too. Those who bought vis there typically went for a weekend or even just a few days during the National Day holidays to enjoy the green mountains and fresh air, and to experience nature up close. The ce was quite simr to where Feng Jun currently lived but a bit further away, making shopping inconvenient and the atmosphere not as lively; however, it was certain that no one would bother about electricity generation there. Most importantly, Central Capitals Beautiful County was very quiet, each house had its own yard, and what he wanted to do in his own vi was no one elses concern. Feng Jun felt tempted, but Wang Haifeng yelled out, Sister Hong, that ce is so secluded, and you have the nerve to rent it out? If you ask me the consultancy fee should cover the rent. Thats no problem at all, Im not short on cash, Sister Hong squinted at Feng Jun, her words teasing, What do you say, Xiao Feng? Feng had always felt something wasnt quite right. Hearing this, he now understoodin this way, he and Sister Hong would be tied together in a way that wouldnt be easy to untangle. He was aware that among people, the exchange and entwining of interests were what deepened mutual trust, and as social creatures, who could live outside of society? But he didnt like the implication, especially being a consultant for Hongjie, which ultimately meant hed still be under Sister Hongs influence. He was a man of fortune, so why should he be subordinate to others? And mix in some unclear grudges? Forget it, he said with a smile and shook his head, Lets not trouble Sister Hong. Given the current situation, with you being so beautiful, I need to avoid suspicion Hai Feng has a big mouth, too. Ohe on, Wang Haifeng said angrily, showing his teeth, Are you implying that if I weren t here, you two would have something going on? Am I in the way, huh? Huh? Sister Hong didnt take offense with this guy but instead looked at Feng Jun with surprise, You have such a grudge against Hongjie? Feng Jun just smiled, Am I someone who holds petty grudges? His temper was like a spring, sometimes expansive and sometimes petty. Today he had just epted a favor from Sister Hong, so he frankly pointed out what was making him ufortable, I can buy your vi, but lets not link it with Hongjies consultant. Isnt that a good thing? Wang Haifeng expressed confusion, Sister Hongs assets are lying idle, and you happen to need them; she needs you too, so isnt that how rtionships are formed? Feng Jun smiled and gave him a look, saying nothing. Coach Wang was really too much. While what he said seemed all right, there was a clear double entendre, anotheryer of meaning, which was frankly quite vulgar. But Sister Hong didnt catch any of it. Although she imed to be streetwise, she really hadnt though these guys would be so trivial. Shaking her head, she said, Xiao Wang, youre wrong. Xiao Feng has lofty ambitions; the water here is too shallow for him. She had understood Fengs point-Xiao Feng didnt want too much involvement with Hongjie. Wang Haifeng was unaware, though, and with a yful smirk, he said, Boss Fengs standards are so high, even Sister Hong isnt impressive enough for you? I reckon you just dont know her worth yet. Bastard! Sister Hong finally caught on, ring at him fiercely, her cheeks flushing with a rare blush of anger, Youre such a piece of work. Can we have a decent conversation without it always heading down gutterne? Feng, make it clear to him. Feng, unable to hide his bemusement, shook his head, Hai Feng, I have some business of my own now. To be clear, in the business world, personal feelings are one thing, business is another they should not be confused. Wang Haifeng opened his mouth wide in surprise at the words, So you and Sister Hong are like clear ounts between brothers? He hadnt realized that Feng Juns ambitions had be so grand-was this still the Xiao Feng that I knew? Feng Jun nodded with a smile, Thats pretty much it. Sister Hong doesnt want to work for me; she talks about partnership. I feel the same way, business and personal feelings must be kept separate. Wang Haifeng was not stupid. He had been jesting earlier, but after hearing a detailed exnation, he chuckled in resignation, shaking his head, Youve changed quite a bit um, and so has your vision. He obviously found Feng Juns statement somewhat unrealistic. Youve only left Hongjie a few days ago? Even if youve made some money, your foundations are not stable yet, and still, you refuse to cultivate connections with Hongjie? This line of thinking was quite normal for him. His father was in manufacturing, and after decades of ups and downs in business with a worth close to a billion, he still valuedworks and rtionships very much. A phrase he often uttered was, First be a good person before doing good work. Therefore, Wang Haifeng felt that Feng Jun was getting a bit too inted and decided that he needed to have a word with him. But Sister Hong didnt see it that way. In her opinion, Xiao Feng was indeed somewhat naive about the way the world works, but truly outstanding individuals often had this trait. Those who were overly cautious and rigid by the book often had very limited achievements ahead. Of course, having personality didnt guarantee sess. Most still crashed and learned hard life lessons from the reality of society. Only those who could withstand repeated blows and eventually shine were the real outstanding figures of their time. For someone at Xiao Fengs age, if he were too cautious andcked spirit, life would be much less interesting. So she spoke with a smile, Whats the fun in not being a little showy? Xiao Feng, youve been drinking. Are you going to Peach Blossom Valley this afternoon? Why dont you ride in my car? Ill also ride with Sister Hong, Wang Haifeng chimed in, Boss Feng, Ill give you some advice on the way, that okay? Feng Jun replied with a smile, Id be delighted. His Passat contained jade and cash, but the car was parked at the entrance of Fushouju Restaurant, monitored by security guards, so it shouldnt pose a problem. He opened the trunk and took out the box containing three million in cash, just as Sister Hongs driver arrived. Seeing that Wang Haifeng was going with them, Sister Hong also got in, indicating she wanted to take a look too. Her seat was the bosss, behind the driver. Seeing this, Wang Haifeng sat in the front passenger seat, quietly muttering, Sitting up front with my head feels a little cramped. Sister Hong snorted, Do you want me to call you a car? You could lie down and nobody would care. Wang Haifeng fell silent, while Feng sat in the back next to Sister Hong, shoulder to shoulder. He sniffed, catching a whiff of her subtle perfume, and for a moment his thoughts wandered wildly. (Third update here, please rmend and vote for the monthly ticket) Chapter 109: Difficulties in Industrial Enterprises (First Update to Celebrate Young Volunteers) Chapter 109: Difficulties in Industrial Enterprises (First Update to Celebrate Young Volunteers) Feng Jun sat in the car, nced sideways at Sister Hong, and noticed she was looking at him too. Feeling bashful, he smiled, Two months ago, I wouldve never imagined I could sit in Sister Hongs car. Its truly an honor. This was no exaggeration; in fact, had he not fought two rounds with the attractive sales guide yesterday and vented some steam, he might have been unable to control certain physiological reactions right now. Theplex of conquering a beautiful female boss wasnt unique to Coach Wang; Boss Feng had it too. It wasnt a perversion but rather only such challenges, such reversals of fortune, could satisfy a mans desire for conquest to the fullest. Just think about Feng Juns state two months ago to understand his feelings. At that time, his perception of Sister Hong was: a sessful beauty like her was not someone he was qualified to pursue. If he had insisted, it was almost certain he would have been humiliating himself. He believed his perception back then wasnt self-deprecation but an urate assessment of his lifes status. Now having some thoughts wasnt daydreaming; it was because he had the ability to change his circumstances. Sister Hong actually nodded slightly and said lightly, You really werent qualified two months ago. Youre so blunt you could kill a conversation, Feng Jun mused with a twist of his mouth, not bothering to speak further. The afternoon in Zhengyang wasn11 busy with traffic. After getting on the central ring road, the car sped up, and they quickly arrived at Peach Blossom Valley. Peach Blossom Valley covered an area of approximately seven or eight square kilometers, with uneven hills and facing Zhengyangsrgest wend park White Beach Park, with a small creek called Peach Blossom Creek. Peach Blossom was originally expansive peach groves, historically known as thirty miles of peach blossoms, but decades ago, after the Japanese invaders upied Zhengyang, they stationed their troops here and cut down the peach groves to the ground. Todays Peach Blossom Valley, though lush with trees and notcking in peach trees, was rented by the Provincial Military Region over the past few decades. The area is now designated as a tourist region, but there are still military presence and a sanatorium under the provinces administration, with armed police on duty. In short, most of Peach Blossom Valley remains undeveloped, with scattered houses, and many ces are guarded. The real estate agent waited at the gate of the tourist area; upon their arrival, he took them through a side passage. This passage led directly to the residential area, with the administrativemittees dormitory on one side of the road and the vi area on the other. After driving for more than a kilometer, they reached the vi area. These vis had a lot of style, not crammed together like those in the city but built ording to the terrain, resembling an old-fashioned vige. The vis owner, selling because he was nearly forty years old and a big guy Fatty Xustood at five foot seven with a weight of at least 230 pounds. It was clear that Fatty Xu was not in high spirits, which was normal. Few are joyful when selling their own home, let alone a house here in Peach Blossom Valley. However, his approach to people was much better than the old man in the Huasheng Residential Community. He warmly received Feng Jun and the others, repeatedly stating he was tight on funds and hoped to mortgage the house for a loan, asking for Boss Fengs understanding. Feng Jun exined that it was really difficult. He couldnt afford to pay the full 45 million for the house right now and could only proceed through a bank mortgage. But with a mortgage, the property title would be held by the bank, and the title wouldnt be transferred until the payment was fully settled. During this time, if Fatty Xu wanted to redeem the property title, he would have to deal with the bank, and obviously, the bank would be dealing with Feng Jun. But if he came to Feng Jun, he wouldnt have the property title to transfer. It wasnt an unsolvable issue, but it would certainly be troublesome. Fatty Xu proposed, Once I have the money, I can return whatever amount youve paid and also pay high-interest rates. We can sign a contract transferring your debt to me. Feng Jun had no interest in getting involved. If I pay, and the house is still yours in the end, why would I bother? An annual interest rate of 15 percent is that high? Youd be living in my house for free, for three years, Fatty Xu said with a bitter smile. Now with bank investments, even with tens of millions, the interest rate is only six to seven percent. Lots of people are rushing to buy those, and Im offering doubleisnt that a lot? Wang Haifeng rolled his eyes. High-interest loans offering monthly rates of two percent are easy to find, and thats an annual rate of 24 percent. IIII Its all a scam a Ponzi scheme, do you understand? Fatty Xu got serious. Ive got a house for coteral, no matter how I might trick you, the house wont trick you. Look, Boss Feng, Wang Haifeng didnt argue anymore; he stated weakly, If you want to buy, I can lend you the money, dont worry about a bank mortgage Just consider it an investment in your potential stocks. Feng Jun was still a bit hesitant, Its not all about the money, I want to live in the house I buy, its for settling down, not for earning interest The house I buy might not even be mine, what kind of situation is this? He was genuinely satisfied with this ce, because of the checkpoint, it might be somewhat inconvenient to get supplies in and out, but once you entered the courtyard, it was truly like hiding in a little building, all to oneself, without worrying about disturbance from outsiders. Seeing that his desire to purchase wasnt strong, Wang Haifeng couldnt be bothered to talk further; he was willing to befriend Boss Feng, this potential stock, but there was no point in desperately lending out money. As the old saying goes, one shouldnt have to beg for business. It was Zhang Weihong who asked with interest, Is this house quota from the Provincial Military Region? The vis in Peach Blossom Valley were basically not for sale to the public; on a certain level, they were internally digested. The Provincial Military Region had released this piece ofnd and also obtained some internal price purchase quotas. Fatty Xu spoke with pride, My old man is Zhu Renxia, what do you think? Feng Jun, not a Funiu native, was not familiar with the local heroes; he thought to himself, your fathers surname is Zhu, and yours is Xu, what are you showing off for? But Sister Hongs expression changed, she asked with surprise, So youre the son of Commander Zhu? Strange, why didnt you go to the capital? If I went to the capital, who would take care of my mother? Fatty Xu snorted sulkily, Someone has to see her through old age. Zhu Renxia was once the deputymander of the Funiu Provincial Military Region and also themanding officer of the Zhengyang Military Sub-district. However, Commander Zhu had quite a reputation in Zhengyang, with many subordinates; if his soncouldnt secure a house, that would be the real joke. Sister Hong originally thought it was a rare opportunity to encounter a vi from Peach Blossom Valley being sold; even if Feng Jun didnt buy, she was tempted to purchase it herself. Unexpectedly, a casual inquiry revealed such an important figure. Very surprised, she continued to question, Youre the son of Commander Zhu, and youre stumped by such a small amount of money? My dad has been dead for thirty years, Fatty Xu replied in a muffled voice, pausing before he sighed again, Actually, its not me who needs the money, its my second elder brother. Although the two parties were originally strangers, Sister Hong greatly admired Commander Zhu, and Fatty Xu was also somewhat depressed, so he took the initiative to exin the situation in detail. Zhu Renxia had a total of three sons and two daughters; except for the youngest who stayed in Funiu, the others had gone to the capital. The capital was a good and a bad ce to mix in; although Commander Zhus rank wasnt low, he died too early, and his children in the capital could only be said to be slightly better off than ordinary people. Fatty Xus second brother was a technologist; he had developed a high- temperature instion coating that was much cheaper than imported goods, so he set up his ownpany, which was doing very well, until someone set their sights on it. Although Zhu Renxia had passed away, Fatty Xus second brothers father-in-w also had some background. The other party first tried to steal the technology and, when that failed, sought to buy into hispany. If they had really wanted to invest in thepany at its valuation, Fatty Xus second brother, though discontent, might still be willing to talk. However, the other party just wanted to plunder thepany, they attempted to take control with only five million; Fatty Xus brotherspany made nearly six million in gross profit each month, with a profit of over three million. This was outright bullying. Even Sister Hong was a bit shocked, It cant be, even though Commander Zhu has passed, there are still some oldrades-in-arms; who would dare to bully your second brother like this? Who cares when people are no longer around, Fatty Xu replied sullenly, Just because my second brothers father-inw has some clout, they haventpletely fallen out yet The opposition was not far from openly hostile, trying to make things difficult for Fatty Xus second brotherspany from all angles, including industrial andmercial, taxation, and others. Although the Xu family had declined, an old ship still has three thousand nails; they were running around, desperately resisting the attacks, and while it was exhausting, they were barely managing to cope. Later, the adversary started to interfere through the banking system, cutting off Fatty Xus second brothers loans. This was potentially catastrophic; Fatty Xus second brother was in manufacturing, and although his high-tech products had high profit margins, high margins didnt equal high earnings without volume, and without volume, everything was fake. To achieve volume, the crucial support of the banks, or the so-called borrowing to expand, was undoubtedly essential. (First update, congrattions to League Master Youth Volunteer, seeking monthly and rmendation tickets.) Chapter 110: Liu Rushi Not Seen in the Human World (Second Update) Chapter 110: Liu Rushi Not Seen in the Human World (Second Update) To be realistic, Second Young Master Xuspany had very strong self-generating capabilities. Had it not been for the forced expansion of production capacity topete with imported goods, thepany could have slowly but steadily established itself on its own growth. They had never expected the bank to cut off funding at such a critical juncture of all the good projects to not finance, why not finance this one? Initially, for the bank to loan them money, they had to engage in all sorts of requests and blockades for a while before reaching their goal. Fortunately, the five Xu siblings, despite each having their own situations, were quite united when facing external challengesthe offensive moves by the others were just too repulsive, did they really think the Xu Family was dead? Together with Second Young Master Xus wife, they managed to pool together nearly fifty million to help thepany ovee its difficulties. As long as they could weather this storm, thepany would undertake a strategic contraction strategy, and within two years at most, Second Young Master Xu would be able to repay all debts and expand vigorously once more. By then, thepany would rely solely on its natural regenerative powers, no longer needing to act ording to others whims. However, at this critical moment, a major client refused to pay for the goods, iming there was a problem with the paint and demanding a heftypensation, resulting in thepanys ounts being forcibly frozen. This blow was too ferocious; suppliers immediately began demanding payment in droves, and thepanys financial chain was on the verge of copsing. Second Young Master Xu, after much thought, could only turn to his younger brother for helphe swore that with just about forty million or so, he could revitalize thepany, and there would be no need to rely on others ever again. Fatty Xus rtionship with his two older brothers and two older sisters was actually quite average. He made his living in Zhengyang, while the other four were in the Forty-Nine City, and they seldom interacted. The vi he lived in was purchased jointly by him and his mother, and before she passed away, she made it clear that it was the youngest childs house and that the other four should not covet it. The four of them acknowledged this, each saying that since the youngest took care of their mother, he deserved itanyway, they would not return to Zhengyang, so why would they need that house? But as soon as Second Young Master Xu opened his mouth, Fatty Xu thought: The vi I bought was actually under my fathers name, and strictly speaking, it belonged to all five siblings. Of course, the money for it was put up by him and his mother, a mere six hundred thousand or so, but the other four had never contributed money, only bought some household appliances for their mother. Moreover, their mother left words indicating that, in principle, the house should be his. But now, Second Young Master Xu was in trouble, not insurmountable trouble but the kind that could be ovee with a helping hand. Fatty Xu had no other choice but to sell the house. But the vi was not only a rare resource but also a legacy from his deceased mother, and he thought that if possible, he would definitely redeem it. To Zhang Weihong, Fatty Xus actions seemed a bit foolish, Your brothers and sisters have been in Forty-Nine City for so long and cante up with this amount of money? Besides, how do you know for sure forty-five million will be enough? If it isnt, wont you have lost everything for nothing? Fatty Xu didnt find her directness offensive but exined carefully, My eldest brother, sister, and brother-inw are all in the system, so they really cante up with much money. And my second brothers adversary is quite fierce; at this juncture, no one dares to lend money. He was somewhat confident about the return of the funds, If we really cant make it through, my second brother would just close up shop. Then no one would be watching him, and it would be easier to raise money. My eldest brother also said that if we really do have topensate, he would find me work to earn it all back So Fatty Xu wasnt too worried about losing money; he was more concerned that if the money didnte back within three years, the vi would no longer be his. Wang Haifeng was astounded, There sure are a lot of formidable people in Forty-Nine City, with the children of Commander Zhu being pressed and attacked like that. Its mostly because those guys are agents for foreign paints, Fatty Xu sighed helplessly, my second brothers high-tech product affected their interests, so in the eyes of many, this is just businesspetition. Bullshit, Feng Jun couldnt help but interject, What kind of SHI must be in the brains of people who say that? When the local market didn t have it, the money all went abroad. Now that we have it, it cant even survive This is theprador ss suppressing national industry. Wang Haifeng nodded vigorously in agreement, Exactly, right? His own father was in manufacturing, so he was particrly sensitive to such issues, Id bet that as soon as your brother produced this kind of paint that couldnt previously be produced locally, the price of imports surely dropped significantly. They dropped by seventy percent, Fatty Xu said, his face not showing much anger, Thats normal. If you dont have it, who else will they fleece? Plus, now the application range of this paint is expanding. It used to be too expensive and people would just skip buying it if it wasnt essential. The three fell silent for a long while before Feng Jun finally spoke up, Can you guarantee that everything youve said is true? What do you mean by that? Fatty Xu looked at him curiously. Is that so? Wang Haifeng had guessed what Feng Jun was up to, but he felt that this guys reaction was a bit too much, Although you have some clout now, do you think you can handle matters that even the young masters of the Forty-Nine City dont care about? First of all, I have to say one thing, Feng Juns expression sobered, as he seriously addressed Wang Haifeng, Dont mention the Forty-Nine City to me. You dont mind being a submissive citizen to the Tatars, thats your business, and I really despise it. Oh, getting angry now? Wang Haifeng was not bothered by his stern tone, and evenughed, I often hear others mention the Forty-Nine City, and its also depicted that way on TV, what s wrong with it? Whats wrong could fill volumes, Feng Jun replied firmly, Let me exin to you, I graduated from the Department of Chinese, now let me enlighten you The capital was divided into three regions: the Outer Seven, the Inner Nine, and the Imperial City had four. The Outer City had seven gates, the Inner City nine, and the Imperial City four. During the Qing Dynasty, to meet the needs of rule, only Bannermen were allowed to live inside the Inner City, while Han people could only live in the Outer City. This was a deliberate segregation, a stark form of ethnic discrimination. I know that, Wang Haifeng rudely interrupted him, Manchu and Han did not intermarry, right? I get it. Feng Jun red at him, but didnt bother to retort, instead continuing his lesson, So, Forty-Nine City is the self-proimed term used by the Bannermen to imply their superiority. You, a Han from the Outer Seven, actually agree with those Bannermens terms. Doesnt that make you contemptible? You, you Wang Haifeng pointed at Feng Jun for a while before finally saying, Youre undermining national integration. Nonsense, Feng Jun scoffed, The ones undermining national integration are those who im to be from the Forty-Nine City themselves, artificially creating ethnic barriers. If the residents of the capital want to identify themselves correctly, strictly speaking, they should call it the Seventy-Nine City can just anyone live in the Four of the Imperial City? He paused, seeing that the others were dumbfounded, then snorted again, I dont have a lot of money, but I just cant stand the faces of thesepradors. Hai Feng, you say that the people in the capital dont care, but whether they care or not, what does that have to do with us? Sister Hong couldnt help but speak up when she heard this, Xiao Feng, I understand your feelings, but this is money youre risking your life for She was well aware that Feng Jun had money in his pocket because he had risked his life to operate illegal mines. Thisment made Feng Jun feel favorable toward her; one of his degrees was in Chinese, and he was very aware that many girls were overly sentimental, especially those who studied Chinese, who could even forget about national and familial hatred because of poignant words. When he was at university in Jiangxia, there was a post on the school BBS that praised Zhang Ailing to the skies, even interpreting her affection for the notorious traitor Hu Lancheng as being independent and indifferent to worldly views, and not seeking understanding from others. Feng Jun couldnt stand it andmented under the post, A person can be talented and live willfully, which everyone can understand, but if someone oversteps certain bounds and others still gloss over their wrongdoing with the true temperament excuse, thats downright hooliganism. Not long after he posted his reply, a somewhat famous female talent from the Department of Chinese, who was also a student union officer, directly responded to him, @Luo Hua: She is an extraordinary woman of this world. Her nobility doesnt require your understanding. Her pursuit of freedom and love transcends the views of the mundane world. Alone and independent, she wanders this murky human realm. Seeing such a reply, Feng Jun felt the urge to smash his keyboard. To be honest, he harbored a bit of male chauvinism; he didnt think women needed to have a strong sense of nationalistic pride. The survival and development of a nation often required mens effort. Its like the saying goes War, let the women step back. Thats why his initial reply had been considerate of the emotions of female students. Although he despised the woman for writing about love and affection incessantly while the Divine Land was under upation, being melodramatic and whining without grit, he excused it because women, being emotional creatures, could not be expected to do more. Defending the country has always been mens work; to criticize a woman forcking this awareness would be a way of shirking responsibility. Thus, he merely stated that the woman was indeed talented, and he wouldnt dispute with others over her talent, pretending not to see that, but when they praised her faults, their values were problematic. And the reply from the female talent showed apleteck of moral sense. Whats going on with people these days? He didnt argue with her, since it was pointless to reason with a fanatical fan, so he left a reply, Where would the hermit from Easy Peace dwell if he were here today? Liu Rushi is unseen in this human world. Li Qingzhao once wrote a poem mocking the Southern Song Court for contenting itself with a corner of the country while Qinhuais famous courtesan Liu Rushi threw herself into the river for her country, a story known to all. Chapter 111 - ill: You Know Sister Hong, Right? (Third Update) Chapter 111: Chapter ill: You Know Sister Hong, Right? (Third Update) Feng Jun didnt really have high expectations for a womans patriotic fervor. Precisely for this reason, Sister Hong was able to understand his feelings, which greatly increased his fondness for her. Strictly speaking, there are not a few women with a patriotic heart, but when ites to their own families, they often cant bear it, for example, they cant bear to send their own children to war. But those concerns were far from this specific issue. He nned to take out tens of millions to help Fatty Xu, which to others might seem a bit foolish- why should you bother when the foreignpradors suppress our national industry? What does it have to do with you? There are so many big bosses in the capital who havent stepped forward, who do you think you are to have to stick your neck out? Are you burning up with angst? Have you made a little money and now youre getting inted ideas? Zhang Weihong is known as social Sister Hong, and its normal for her to have a bit of a rough edge, but being a woman, she didnt think he was foolish. She just felt his money was hard-earned and pitied him a little. A person like that could truly be treated as a bro. So Feng Jun smiled, Yeah, were living the life of eating gutter oil, why worry about affairs of the Middle or South Sea? But if no one cares about it, isnt that like no ones managing it at all? Its always good to do something within ones capability Its not about power; its just doing my best After hearing his words, Sister Hongs beautiful eyes sparkled, radiating a special kind of light. At that moment, Feng Jun gave her a very different feeling. She had always treated Feng Jun as a stranger, even though she had a very good memory. That was her natural talent, not because she saw something special in this young manhe was just an ordinary person. Now Xiao Feng had taken a huge risk with private mining, and his worth had risen considerably, but this didnt change her view much. In fact, she felt a bit sorry for him: another young man forced by poverty to earn life-risking money. So her impression of him was just that he was a young man willing to take a drastic leap, and maybe, if he survived, he could be a hero for a time. Of course, being a hero for a time is not so easy. Many young people fall on the path toward this goal. Moreover, this guy, like the young people of today, loved to talk big and didnt put all his heart into his career. Not until she heard this did she form a new understanding of Feng Junhe had a mans sense of responsibility! Sister Hong was deeply rooted in her working-ss background, probably because righteousness oftenes from butchers, while heartbreak frequentlyes from schrs, she admired men with a patriotic spirit greatly. Especially Feng Juns words, which did not elevate his actions too highly,cked an attitude of if not me, then who? and had no so-called sense of mission. He did not see himself as one who could turn the tideif he did, she would have thought him a bit naive. Instead, he expressed a calm realization that if no one does it, then no one will, which even contained some helplessness. Especially since he must have realized that getting involved could lead to severe consequences. C No one in the capital interfered, and he didnt even have the courage to borrow money. The thorniness of this issue was self-evident. In such a situation, Feng Jun calmly expressed that he was just doing his best with the money he earned riskilyhe and Fatty Xu were not rted, and an hour earlier, they hadnt even met. They wereplete strangers. This casual approach to helping, along with the calmness of not seeking anything in return, deeply shook Sister Hong to her core. What is it like to hear thunder in a silent ce? This was it. Suddenly, she felt she kind of liked this big boy. So she nodded with a smile, Since youve said so much, Sister Hong supports you too. I cant pull together much money at the moment, but I can guarantee that your money will definitely be used in the right ce As she spoke, she turned her head and looked at Fatty Xu, with a half-smiling expression, Young Master Xu, we are willing to help solve your brothers financial problems. However, I am sure you understand by now that we are people of society, and our earningse from risking our lives Lets not beat around the bushif you have any other ns, just speak up early on. We can just consider it a casual chat, no hard feelings but if we find out somethings off, hehe I swear its all true, Fatty Xu raised his hand, speaking earnestly. He was fully aware how rare it was for the other party to offer help willingly, I can swear on my deceased parents that I will not waste a single penny of yours By the way, I can also find a guarantor. A guarantor? Wang Haifeng was curiously surprised, You can find a guarantor, and yet you cant borrow money? Fatty Xu smiled awkwardly, Uh Im not very close with this guarantor, its not appropriate for me to ask him to lend me money, but since you are local people of society, you might know the person by name. Hmm, Wang Haifeng nodded, speaking casually, Go ahead, tell me. Zhengyang has a fitness club called Hongjie Gym; you must have heard of it, right? Fatty Xu looked at the three of them, speaking carefully, The president of the club is named Zhang Weihong, everyone calls her Sister Hong Is her face big enough for you? They were petrified for a moment until, after a while, Wang Haifeng exchanged nces with Feng Jun and then they both turned to look at Sister Hong. Taken aback at first, Sister Hong slightly narrowed her eyes before reaching into her purse and pulling out a pack ofdies cigarettes. She put one in her mouth, and upon seeing this, her driver quickly took out a lighter and stepped forward to light it for her. After a light drag on the cigarette, she pondered and turned to Feng Jun, This Sister Hong What do you think? Ah, I really dont know what to think, Feng Jun said with a stern face shaking his head, then he gestured with his mouth towards Wang Haifeng, Haifeng seems to have a crush on Sister Hong He should know a bit more. Hey, hey, you can eat messy, but you cant talk nonsense. If my wife finds out, wont she cut me? Wang Haifeng red, looking at Feng Jun angrily, Boss Feng, you were the one who said, other than Sister Hong, you would marry no one else in this life! Are you setting me up to flirt with your younger sister-in-w? Listening to their conversation, Fatty Xu looked from one to another, wondering if Sister Hong was really that impressive? Finally, Sister Hong couldnt stand it anymore. She red with her almond eyes, Enough, both of you stop it! Then, she turned to Fatty Xu with a serious expression, Whats your name, and whats your rtionship with Zhang Weihong? My name is Xu Leigang. Last year, Zhang Weihong had some military affairs that I helped with, Fatty Xu said seriously, She originally wanted to meet me, but I didnt think it was that meaningful. However she owes me a favor. The expression on Sister Hongs face became strange, You cant borrow money from her, but you think you can get her to be a guarantor? The rtionship isnt enough to borrow money; these days, its really hard to borrow money, Xu Leigang spread his hands in resignation, But she has connections in the provincial government, can help with the investigation, and if something isnt proper, you can find me, she can find me too. Sister Hongs mouth twitched, and finally, she nodded slowly, So youre the one who helped Liuzi with the soldiers Alright, since you are straightforward, Ill take this thunder for you. What? Xu Leigang was startled upon hearing this, and after a good while, he replied incredulously, So you are Zhang Weihong Sister Hong? Feng Jun and Wang Haifeng couldnt help but burst intoughter at the scene. ZhangWeihongredfiercely at the pair, You two rascals, daring to take advantage of me, you are really turning against me. Its not my fault, the two rascals called out in unison, pointing at each other, It was him! In the end, what seemed to be a troublesome matter that was about to reach a deadlock, miraculously took apletely unexpected turn. The situation amazed even the observing middlemen. Once the matter was settled, the formalities still had to bepleted. Zhang Weihong decided to lend Feng Jun five million, Wang Haifeng lent him twenty million, and Feng Jun himself put up twenty million. Zhang Weihong would act as the middleman to sign the house purchase contract. As for the real estate agency, they were mboyantly ignored by both parties. But for the agency, this wasnt umon. After the buyers and sellers hade to an agreement, they could easily bypass the agents, who didnt have much power to restrain them. Not to mention that the two parties were acquainted. Real estate agencies exist not only to match information but also to witness, but at this point, that was clearly unnecessary. Sister Hong might be less professional than the real estate agency, but in terms of authority, they were nowhere close to her. It was still Feng Jun who, seeing the pitiful look of the young man, opened his suitcase, tookout twenty thousand, and handed it over to him, I cant patronize your business, but since you were a mediator, heres somepensation. We wont go through yourpanys ounts. He wanted to act with principle, but upon seeing the twenty thousand, the young man was almost in tears. This wasnt how it was supposed to go; on such arge transaction, even if they charged only 0.5 percent, that would be two hundred twenty-five thousand. Yet, in this case, he couldnt argue. The parties already knew each other, and Xu Leigang hadnt registered the vi with the agency. The owner had advertised in the newspaper, which he had discovered. Even if he could pocket twenty thousand privately, if the transaction went through hispany, he would earn many more twenties of thousands. Xu Leigang, however, was more open-handed. Seeing this, he quickly spoke up, Hey, hey, Boss Feng, arent you pping my face? I cant let you pay this money, no matter what. Feng Jun nced at him, blinked, Arent you short on cash? Keep it for important matters. Xu Leigang pursed his lips, smiled helplessly, What Ick is arge sum; even if Im short on funds, its not by this little. Then he opened a drawer, took out thirty thousand, and ced it in front of the young man, Here, this is from me. Dont take Boss Fengs. No matter the amount, this is the figure While speaking, he stretched out his hand and draped it over the young mans shoulder. You heard it. My dad is Zhu Renxia, those three are underworld figures. Being willing to give you three figures shows we do things with care You came up the hard way; overthinking can hurt you. Isnt that the way it is? (Another triple update, seeking rmendation and monthly tickets.) Chapter 112: Looking for Money (First Update to Celebrate yhhqiul) Chapter 112: Looking for Money (First Update to Celebrate yhhqiul) Whats it like to be embraced by a 200-plus pound fat man? Xu Lei only had to lean in, and the young guy felt immense pressure. His face went pale as he struggled to squeeze out a smile, nodding incessantly, Brother Xu, I get what youre saying, I really do. The other party had made it very clear. If he couldnt even understand that, then there was no point in him being a broker anymore. After sending off the broker, Xu Lei called over to the three guests at home, Well, you three dont leave either. Sit down and have some tea. Ill treat you tonight, we have some game dishes here. That wont be necessary, said Feng Jun, the first to politely decline, Hai Feng and Sister Hong both need to arrange some finances, and I have some personal matters. After weplete the transaction, there will be plenty of time to drink together and celebrate properly. Dont rush off, pleaded Xu Lei, The deal is set, the house is yours now. Ill just pack up my things and find another ce to stay, and you can move in here. Feng Jun assessed him as a straightforward man! Of course, that might be because he hadnt paid yet, and the other party was probably worried about potentialplications, but regardless, the ready-to-go attitude was indeed very genuine. So he waved his hand with a smile, Theres really no rush. I also have a lot of stuff temporarily stored elsewhere; moving it over will take some time. You should take your time to arrange things. Even if Ive bought the house, Ill give you time to move out. Most of my familys possessions have already been moved, said Xu Lei nonchntly, though he couldnt hide a hint of depression in his eyes, Its just some clothes and daily necessities left. I dont want the furniture and appliances My wife and children have already moved out. Feng Jun and the others fell silent. In the end, it was Sister Hong who spoke up, Alright, lets all do things by the book. Going by the book meant that Feng Jun still had to stay in a hotel, but this time, he swore not to stay at Peni Grand Hotel, switching directly to Funiu Hotel instead. This was the official provincial guesthouse with top-notch facilities and services. Aside from the rooms being a bit pricier and the presence of more portly officials, there were no other inconveniences. Even more fortunate was that the guesthouses deluxe suite was avable C normally reserved for department-level officials, with all necessary amenities and ample electricity supply. Of course, Feng Jun didnt qualify for the even better suites meant for provincial and ministerial-level officials. Although the staff found it strange that this guest was concerned about the rooms electrical capacity, modern government guesthouses have be customer-oriented. Aftermunicating with the maintenance staff, she provided the young guest with an answer. You can turn on all the electrical appliances in the room without issue. The designed current load is about fifty amps, but it should be fine to use anything up to one hundred amps as you please. For Feng Jun, such a level of electricity was still a bit low, but it was significantly better than the constant worry of charging in other ordinary guesthouses. As for the room being more expensive? Feng Jun ignored this concern. For him now, the priority of charging took precedence over room rates by several levels. The next day, after breakfast, he went straight to Li Dafu and found Li Yongrui, indicating his wish to organize an industry internal jade auction in two days. Li Yongrui was rather bemused. Who was he? The head honcho of a state- owned enterprise, the jewel in the crown of Funiu Provinces jewelry industry, with so many encounters with the governor and deputy governors he couldnt count them all. His office wasnt a ce just anyone could walk into. And yet, here he was, being hassled by thiszy youngster who had a sudden whimsy to hold an auction in two days time. If it were anyone else daring such recklessness, he would have ensured they understood the stature of Chairman Li of Li Dafu. But when it came to Feng Jun, he truly had no leverage and could only express his amusement and concern, An auction in the day after tomorrow? Isnt that too hasty? Invitation cards are easy, but otherpanies might not have the time to send their VIPs. Lesser VIPs will do, Feng Jun expressed, not much caring for formality, As long as I can sell the jade, thats good enough. Your mindset is wrong, Li Yongrui sternly lectured him, If you can provide a stable supply of products long-term, why not build a brand? To establish a brand name, the first time has to be taken seriously. The first time taken seriously? Feng Jun blinked, seemingly letting his thoughts drift elsewhere. Then he smiled awkwardly, Id like to take it seriously too, but I desperately need money right now, and theres just no time to spare. The tone from the other side was a bit patronizing, but Feng Jun knew Chairman Li meant well and exined sincerely. Need money? Li Yongrui nced at him disapprovingly, Feng, as long as you develop your brand well, would money still be an issue? Young man, dont aim too high without a solid foundation, doing things practically is the right way. Again Feng Jun chuckled sheepishly, But distant waters wont quench immediate thirst. I really need the money, and its urgent. Li Yongrui was somewhat helpless, Feng, Im giving you advice for your own good. If it were someone else, I wouldnt bother exining You now have the chance to establish your own brand, which is a rare opportunity, and you must cherish it. Feng Jun stroked his chin, hesitated for a moment before speaking, Thanks for your concern, Chairman Li, but are opportunities really that rare? Li Yongrui was suddenly choked half to death, How could I have overlooked this point? This guy holds arge amount of high-quality jade resources. As long as he can guarantee supply, its never toote to build a brand. Even if he doesnt build a brand, it doesnt matter. As soon as the news spreads, wont the others in the industry swarm in to buy? Chairman Li sadly realized that the experience he gained from half a lifetime of businesspletely failed to apply to this young man. Only then did he begin to take seriously what Xiao Ma had just said, Youre short on money? Didnt you just get over thirty million from Henglong? Thats not enough, Feng Jun replied helplessly, Chairman Li, you only see the money I make, but Im also very good at spending it. Li Yongruis brows creased, Cant you spend more frugally? No sooner had he spoken than he regretted it. Although the other party was young, not much older than his own son, he was still a business partner of hispany, and a very capable one at that. How could I act superior and lecture him? Feng Jun didnt mind. He didnt like Chairman Lis nagging, but he knew it came from genuine concern. Just for that, he couldnt get angryonly after stepping into society can one truly appreciate what tough love means. So he could only reply with a smile, You can only earn it back if youre willing to spend it. If youre reluctant to invest, how can you expect any return? Oh, its an investment, Li Yongrui was just worrying about not having a way out when he heard this, quickly taking the out offered. He nodded and said seriously, That definitely shouldnt be skimped on. How much more do you need? A friend is helping to raise money, Feng Jun replied with a smile, Im not short of money for the time being. My main concern is not to owe my friend for too long. I want to sell the jade as soon as possible, also to repay my friend. Li Yongrui nced at him irritably, Boss Feng, youre being too polite. Why didntyou askme? Is that appropriate? Feng Jun stared wide-eyed, thinking to himself that we aren t really that close. I did want to ask you for a loan. I was afraid you would think I was out of my mind. Of course, he couldnt quite say that out loud, I just thought that borrowing from a friend is a personal affair. Chairman Li, your deal is a public affair. If I asked you for a loan, wouldnt I be forcing you to do something wrong? I wouldnt dare lend to you without coteral, Li Yongrui stared straight at him, but you have jade thats going to be auctioned it can serve as coteral. What do I have to be afraid of? Feng Jun scratched his head and gave an awkward smile, I always thought there would be some procedures and it might not go smoothly. If you work within the system, isnt it all about following procedures? Youre young, yet your thinking is quite old-fashioned, Li Yongrui said dismissively, State enterprises also have to participate in marketpetition. Procedures are important, very important, but the marketes first. You cant be too rigid in your thinking. Feng Juns eyes turned, So ording to Chairman Li, if I am short on money in the future, I can use jade as coteral? Li Yongrui, able to turn a state enterprise into the industry leader within the province, was certainly responsible. He nodded, As long as its jade authorized for auction by us, it can serve as coteral. I can guarantee that. But the valuation certainly wont be too high. It doesnt matter how high the valuation is, just dont let it be too far off, Feng Jun agreed readily, After all, in the end, its settled at the auction price, minus the loan and some processing fees are fine. Li Yongrui looked at him strangely, with a hint of a smile, Its better to be your own boss, Xiao Ma. You agree so readily By the way, if you mortgage for a loan, what percentage would be in gold? This was also an indirect way of suggesting that Fengs deal with Henglong likely involved gold to a significant extent. However, he didnt spell it out, so it wasnt much of an issuejust a case of envy at most. Gold I dont have an immediate need for it, Feng Jun said with a smile, thinking that the jade already purchased on the other side was enough for Zhengyang to process for a few years. The sixty kilograms of gold he held could still buy him a lot of time on Mount Zhige. Moreover, the jade business was influenced by demand and couldnt expand indefinitely. Therefore, his focus needed to shift to something else. He couldnt keep going down one single path. In fact, what he aspired to most was cultivation. He engaged in the jade business just to make a name for himself in the real world, to fight for some respect. And for him, gold was not irreceable. To continue buying stones from Mount Zhige, silver was a better choice, even if it cost a little more. Trading silver carried much less risk. No immediate need? Li Yongruis eyebrows raised slightly, feeling somewhat disappointed. Li Dafu had a significant advantage in the gold trade. He had hoped to leverage his own advantage to impose some constraints on Feng Jun. Unexpectedly, this n fell through. He also wondered what kind of negative impact Henglong had had in this matter! (First update, celebrating alliance leader yhhqiul, an old friend, calling for monthly votes and rmendations) Chapter 113 - 113 - Every Piece a Gem (Second Chapter 113: C Every Piece a Gem (Second Update) Li Dafu truly excelled within the jewelry industry of Funiu Province, and once they had agreed to promote Feng Jun, within just one morning, rted invitations were sent to the major jewelry stores. In the cities below, there were also some capable local jewelry stores. For these peers, Li Dafu used phone calls and faxes to notify them, and the formal invitations would be delivered at ater time. Honestly, the invitation did seem a bit oddit didnt specify the types or quantities of jade being auctioned, nor did it include information about their provenance and quality. It simply mentioned a significant amount of jade for sale, making it look like a makeshift jade trade fair. Moreover, although the invitations were issued by Li Dafu, the venue was Henglongs conference room, which seemed rather peculiar from any angle. Upon receiving the invitations, many jewelry stores were initially confused. What was all this about? Although Feng Jun had sessively sold several pieces of jade, the jewelry industry in Zhengyang was too vast. While many enterprises paid attention to him, there were alsopanies that hadnt even heard of him. Of course, not having heard of him was not a big deal. All in the jewelry industry, it was easy to find out with a little inquiry. It was not until then that most jewelers realized that a new powerhouse had emerged on Zhengyang turf. Whether the neer had a sufficient supply of goods was uncertain for everyone, but the quality of the jade he offered had been recognized and had garnered a good reputation. Naturally, the neers most well-known trait was his toughnesshe had confronted Jubaozhai head-on and, although his jade had all been sold to Henglong, he established a rather good rtionship with Li Dafu, leading to spection of a private deal between them No matter what, although Feng Jun appeared as a neer in Zhengyangs jewelry scene, his debut was certainly imposing. Many experts in the industry might not have been certain of his name, but they were sure that he lived up to the epithet heavyweight. Within the major jewelry stores, most had their own channels for purchasing jade. They couldnt be sure how much supply Feng Jun could offer, and this auction seemed somewhat unofficialannounced just two days in advance, it was rushed and felt a bit like a farce. Therefore, some jewelry stores were not particrly enthusiastic about this auctionit wasnt that people wouldnte, but rather that the attendees wouldnt be of high status, with many being jewelry appraisers. While they had the expertise in assessment, their decision-making power might becking. Of course, there were those who took this auction very seriously. On the evening before the auction, Feng Jun delivered his eight jade samples to Henglong, and staff from Li Dafu and a few other stores immediately swarmed over for a strong showing of interest. They all had confidence in Feng Jun, hence their eagerness to get the data on the samples in advance to n their bidding strategies. Feng Jun didnt disappoint them; the eight sample pieces were already cut jade, and even without discussing their appearance, the sheer size of these jade pieces was notable. As mentioned before, jade is valued not only for its appearance but also for its size. The sight of the eight pieces had everyones eyes wide with eagerness, and the impatient among them had already begun to consider which pieces they wanted to secure for their own. Emboldened by their decent rtionship with Feng Jun, a staff member from Li Dafu spoke up and asked, Boss Feng, is the rest of the jade of the same standard as these? Feng Jun replied with a smile, I wouldnt say the exact same standard, but theyre not far off. I couldnt present anything thats too inferior. Upon hearing this, the others, aware of many more pieces of the same caliber, crowded aroundthe price of jade had soared, and gems like these eight samples had be a rarity these days. Someone seized the opportunity to ask, Boss, all your jade is selected from the prime material. What about those with some impurities? Jade marbled with other colors often affects the appearance, yet skilled sculptors can cleverly use these impurities to make their carvings even more lively. However, it cannot be denied that jade with mixed colors is slightly inferior to pure-colored jade. Since jadees from mining stones, cross-contamination is inevitable; finding arge piece of purely colored jade is quite rare. Due to the scarcity of pure-colored jade, the market for mixed-color jade has its ce, especially now, as the price of jade has reached an all-time high, leading mixed-color jade to be quite fashionable. Many jewelers have tapped into this trend, constantly emphasizing the natural patterns of jade. Sometimes, these perfectly ced impurities can even fetch astonishingly high prices. However, this trend is nothing more than a result of the scarcity of jade leaving no choice but to hype it as such. For example, mutton-fat jade with brownish hues, which is prated by minerals, has been named sugar color by some unscrupulous merchants, who dare im that mutton-fat jade with this coloration is the best jade. But in reality, this type of jade used to be referred to as dirty jade sugar color indeed, why not call it the color of excrement? What about the saying, pure as white jade, wless as can be? It refers to pure white mutton-fat jade without any impurities! In todays market, being a buyer is not as good as being a seller. Confronted with clients who devalue sugar-colored jade, merchants argue that while sugar-colored jade may seem wed, its value lies in naturalness and authenticity, and theres a higher chance of forgery with pure white mutton-fat jade. Theres no fault in that statement! Although sugar-colored jade may also be faked, the logic stands. This lengthy exnation is not just to showcase how formidable Feng Juns pure-colored jade is, but also raises a question many business owners want to know-how do you handle your jade remnants? You removed the pure-colored jade cores so cleanly, such a bold move. Theres no way there wouldnt be some mixed-color jade scraps left around. What? You look down on those jade scraps? Thats fine, we value them. Feng Jun didnt offer much of an exnation, simply stating bluntly, None! How could he exin? To say that mixed-color jade is just rags to us, not even pretty enough to be used in a wall? No matter how you look at it, the eight pieces of jade that made their debut astounded many. It also generated tremendous expectations for tomorrows auction, with the CEOs of twopanies rushing back overnight after hearing the news. However, in the end, the CEOs of threepanies received the news toote and couldnt make it back. Early the next morning, Feng Jun brought over the remaining nine pieces of jade, using the newly arrived Phaeton. The jade he brought from his mobile phone space varied in size, but he had deliberately controlled that, not bringing over any pieces that were too big or too small. Basically, they tended towards a middle size. There was no helping it. While there was no shortage ofrge jade pieces at Mount Zhige, Feng Jun didnt dare to bring them over. The tworgest pieces he had collected weighed over nine hundred kilograms each, nearing a ton, and the smaller one was close to six hundred kilograms, all of it Mutton-Fat Jade. If he dared to bring over these two pieces, it wouldnt just stir up Funiu Province; it would cause a sensation across the nation, likely making the top of the inte headlines unless the entertainment industry came out with some surprise. At Mount Zhige, there were definitely evenrger pieces of jade yet to be mined. Just the ones Feng Jun knew of included a piece weighing over ten tons, which was currently being cut. The party involved was already negotiating the price with him, expressing that the stone was sorge it was very troublesome to transport. If the price wasnt right, they might temporarily stop processing it. In short, this batch of jade could be considered top-notch. Since entering this century, Zhengyang City had never seen so many high-quality pieces appear all at once, creating a record of sorts. The jade was of high quality, and so were the auction prices. By noon, eight pieces had been auctioned off. This efficiency might sound average, but it wasnt. Most of the buyers time was spent on the appraisal of the jade. The actual time spent bidding on each piece did not exceed five minutes. The attendees were all peers with a clear understanding of the jades value, and they could deduce whether someone had their heart set on a piece based on the other partys response time and bid. Once someone made a fairly high bid, others generally would not raise the price any further. In auctions conducted in this trade fair style, it was rare for the prices to be unreasonable after all, buying jade was not a show of wealth or about limited editions; it was purely business, with the purpose of purchasing jade to carve and then sell as jade articles. Since it was business, ego shes were to be avoided. After all, there was a good supply of jade that day, and if one missed out on a piece, there was always the next. Of the eight pieces sold in the morning, Li Dafu and Henglong each acquired two, demonstrating their ample preparation. Li Dafu wanted to bid on a third piece, but another jewelrypany called Mingrui was very persistent. Ultimately, the CEO of Mingrui personally intervened, discussing with the staff of Li Dafu, The price has already gone quite high. We private enterprises can spend money like this without care, but as a state-owned enterprise, do you really dare to spend recklessly and then wait for a check-up from your superiors? Having such exchanges during the auction could potentially cause economic losses to the owner of the goodsif the two parties talking came to a unified stance and formed a price alliance, it would be difficult for the auction price to rise. However, Feng Jun didnt mind these private interactions. What he was running today wasnt really an auction; it was more like a jade market wherepetitive bidding was allowed. As long as there was no malicious bidding, he could ept a lower price. And the price that was being shouted for this piece of jade had already far exceeded his bottom line. So, he chose to ignore the twopetitors attempting to negotiate privately. In the end, it was Mingrui that acquired the jade, ording to thepany CEO, because they had a sizable jade reserve, but were out of Green Jade and had to source it from elsewhere. Iplete product variety could damage thepanys reputation. Therefore, they could ept a slightly higher price. Li Dafu couldnt bid without limit; they were quite focused on cost control. At noon, everyone went to Henglongscanteenfor a quick buffet before returning to the venue to continue the battle. In the morning, Henglong and Li Dafu had taken half of the stakes with the eight pieces of jade, satisfying them for the time being. But the other jewelers did not expect Henglongs bids to remain aggressive in the afternoon. Chapter 114 - 314: Inside and Outside the Circle (Three more chapters for monthly pass) Chapter 114: Chapter 314: Inside and Outside the Circle (Three more chapters for monthly pass) The afternoon auction featured nine pieces of jade, and from the first piece, Henglong constantly ced high bids. The first two pieces of jade were snatched up by other jewelers, and the third piece was once again desired by Mingrui. After several rounds of bidding, it was down to Mingrui and Henglong. After Henglong ced another bid, Mingruis people wouldnt have it, Thest piece was Li Dafupeting with me, and now its you, Hengrui, doing the same. Are you two colluding to drive up the price? These words were somewhat blunt, but in the business world, especially when rivals are gathered, its not necessarily a bad thing to speak ones mind. Mingruisint wasnt without reason. The auction was taking ce in Henglongs venue, with Li Dafu responsible for inviting guests. Bothpanies had a good catch in the morning, and now they continued to drive up prices in the afternoon. What was this supposed to mean? Keep in mind, the seller Feng Jun was a neer. Though everyone had heard some legends about Boss Feng, no one had met him before this. So where exactly did this persone from? Given these unusual urrences, Mingrui had every reason to voice their suspicions: what exactly is the rtionship between you three parties? Was this Feng Jun a new jade source that Li Dafu and Henglong had found, and they were now jointly pushing out a representative? A deputy director from Li Dafu participated in the auction, but the big boss Li Yongrui was also present, drinking tea with Feng Jun on the side. Seeing the attention of everyone turning towards them, Chairman Li became angry, Weve only bought two pieces of jade altogether, and Henglong has already bought five. What are you thinking, dragging us, Li Dafu, into this? It was only natural for Li Dafu to buy two pieces of jade. They had interacted with Feng Jun before but hadnt managed to purchase any jade. Feng Juns jade was all high-quality, and they had already decided to acquire several pieces today. It was an unavoidable matter. Li Dafu was arge corporation and the leader in the Funiu jewelry industry. Their demand for jade was inherently high, and as a state-owned enterprise, they could enjoy some advantages from their scale and government support. However,pared to otherpetitors, they oftencked flexibility. Thus, whenever high-quality jade appeared on the Funiu market, LiDafus response was always half a beat slower than others, and theirpetitors were more nimble. In suchpetition, Li Dafu was at a significant disadvantage and ended up with less merchandise. Today, they were determined to secure several pieces of jade. Fortunately, they knew Feng Jun had many pieces, so they started by securing two and would decide on the rest based on the situation. In the second half of the auction, the atmosphere had grown tense, and Li Dafu lost much of their interest in participating. It was Henglong that continued to bid, leaving Li Yongrui somewhat puzzled: how many pieces of jade did you need to amass before you had enough? Now that he heard about the suspicions of price-rigging between Li Dafu and Henglong, he was not willing to be tarred with that reputation. He waved Liang Haiqing over, Boss Liang,e here for a moment. Boss Liang was the Executive Vice President of Henglong. Above him was a Chairman cum General Manager who wasnt really focused on the jewelry industry. Moreover, Boss Liang had already dealt with Feng Jun more than once, so his presence there today was enough. When Li Yongrui signaled him, Liang Haiqing felt a headacheing on but still approached, smiling as he spoke, Do you have any instructions, Chairman Li? We have quite a few guests today, my apologies if weve neglected you. Li Yongrui waved off the apology and spoke straightforwardly, Boss Liang, its not about being neglected. I just have one question for you: The person bidding on behalf of yourpany, I dont believe Ive seen them before Theyre not from Zhengyang, are they? Ever since starting his career in this field, and ascending step by step to the position of chairman, he had met many people in the jewelry industry. It wasnt just Funiu Province; he was familiar with anyone of note throughout all of Huaxia. Chairman Li had felt that the bidder for Hengrui looked unfamiliar, but he hadnt given it much thought. He was a busy man with countless issues to attend to and didnt have the time to dwell on such trivial concerns. It wasnt until someone used Li Dafu and Henglong of colluding to deceive everyone that he began to take the issue seriously. After a brief analysis, he came to a conclusion. Hearing this, Liang Haiqing knew their little secret had been exposed. He didnt try to hide it anymore and justughed awkwardly, This is a friend of mine from the capital. He happened to be passing through Zhengyang and insisted on experiencing the auction when he heard ourpany was holding one. Damn! Li Yongrui silently gestured at the other man, disgusted. So Henglong had given up on the auction and casually passed on their bidding rights as a favor! Chairman Li was displeased, Boss Liang, I am the one who sent out the invitations. Your friend was uninvited; dont you think this is a bit disrespectful to me? Youre overstating it, Chairman Li, replied Boss Liang with a smile. He had been busy greeting guests all around and did note to have tea, partly because he had to exchange pleasantries with some old acquaintances he hadnt seen for a while and also because he was concerned that if he sat down, Chairman Li might ask him at any moment who the Henglong bidder was. He didnt want any extra trouble, not in the slightest. But now that Li Yongrui had spoken openly, he could only argue his case, My friend used Henglongs bidding number, which means we gave up. No matter how you look at it, ourpany provided the venue. A little flexibility here shouldnt be seen as too excessive, right? Li Yongrui shook his head slowly and then spoke up loudly, I was wondering why Henglong, having already acquired three pieces of jade, would no longer need to challenge others by this point. It seemed that they should be somewhat more rxed but now I see whats really going on. He stated this very maturely, not insisting on continuing the investigation. However, he had seeded in provoking the discontent of others. Liang Haiqing cursed under his breath, Old fox, knowing trouble was brewing. Sure enough, before he could speak, the boss of Mingrui took the lead, Boss Liang, Henglongs actions are quite unsavory. Our Zhengyang our Funiu peoples jade tradeyoure letting people from the capital get involved. Isnt this betraying your own side? In the business world, its all about cliques, and betraying your own side is a serious usation. Even the government often employs local protectionism policies, not to mention the local popce. Thats why Feng Jun would oftenment, A man is worthless away from his home, but goods are precious far from their source, referring to this sort of xenophobic mentality. Specifically, in the jade industry, its even more pronounced. You see, Funiu doesnt produce jade at all. All of the jadees from other provinces or even other countries, which is quite difficult. Prices for jade in the province have also been consistently high. In such a context, having a jade trade fair featuring nothing but fine pieces is extremely rare. There was already talk that this fair could allow Funiu to look down upon all its neighboring provinces, and that a few more fairs like this could even change thendscape of the jade industry. And now Henglong had quietly brought in people from the capital, wanting to let Funius high-quality jade flow outthis was absolutely unbearable. As soon as Mingrui stated its stance, others chimed in, Boss Liang, Henglong may eat meat, but you must leave some soup for the rest of us, right? The decent jade we have in Funiu is already pitifully scarce. With what youre doing, how can our brothers hold their heads high when mingling with peers outside? The speaker was a jeweler from a city below, with close ties to Li Dafu. Since Li Dafu had also been bidding earlier, he had kept quiet, but seeing Li Yongrui distancing himself, he jumped right in. Seeing this, others followed suit, and Liang Haiqing truly incurred everyones wrath. Caught off guard by the collective assault, Liang Haiqing was momentarily stunned but then jumped up high, Everyone, do you really see me, Old Liang, as someone who betrays his own side? The scene went silent, with no one answering his question. Boss Liang was usually a decent man, but with the situation unclear, nobody dared to step forward and take the massive risk of staunchly defending him. After a while, someone spoke up, Were all reputable people here. Lets first listen to what Boss Liang has to say before jumping to conclusions. At this point, Liang Haiqing had no regard for anything else and pointed directly at Feng Jun, This is Boss Feng Feng Jun. You must have heard that all the jade for this times eventes from him. He has arge quantity of high- quality jade. If he wishes, its no problem to have a trade fair of this scale once a month. Yeah, right, sneered the boss of Mingrui, the first to express disbelief, Real or not, I cant even imagine having it once a year, let alone once a month. Thats because youck imagination! snapped Liang Haiqing without mercy and then nced at Feng Jun, Boss Feng, its your turn to say something Eh? Feng Jun, with a grim face, spoke up, Boss Liang, do you think I need more trouble? When did I ever say I wanted to do this once a month? He couldnt actually follow up on that, as the old saying goes, Dont sh your wealth. Liang Haiqing then realized he had made another mistake, so preupied with clearing his name that he identally put Feng Jun in a tight spot. He chuckled awkwardly, Alright, my bad for talking too much. But the news about Wang Weimin, the young master of Jubaozhai being on the run, is not false, right? Boss Feng, even if I dont say it, others have brains too. Do you think you can really hide it? Upon hearing the name Wang Weimin, Feng Juns head heated up, and he forwent subtlety, raising a finger, Im now collecting information on Wang Weimin. Whoever can provide valuable information, Ill sell them a piece of jade at half price worth at least a million. Which circle did Wang Weimin mix in? The jewelry circle! Feng believed that releasing the information in this circle would be most effective. Those present were wealthy, and ordinary rewards wouldnt entice them, especially since Jubaozhai was also a powerhouse in the circle. If the informant leaked the news, it wouldnt be easy for them to face others. But with a jade piece worth at least a million, sold at half price, that would save several hundred thousand at least. Money does indeed move people. Some had already started looking around shiftily. Alright, lets leave the digression here, Liang Haiqing, seizing the moment, quickly added, Lets continue with the auction. Those who trust me dont need to worry; theres always a next time. He shouldnt have said that because it made the subsequent auction even more intense. (Third update, please vote for monthly tickets and rmendations.) Chapter 115: Your Arrogance, My Pride Chapter 115: Your Arrogance, My Pride Liang Haiqings influence in the jewelry industry was not as great as he had imagined. To set an example, he had touched base with his friends in the capital and given uppeting for the remaining jade stones. But others were unappreciative. Those who could stand their ground in the jewelry industry were hardly the benevolent kind. Henglong had shown ample confidence in Feng Jun, but the more confident they were, the more resolute others became in their actions: it was all scheming, as if nobody had ever seen such tricks before. After the next two jade stone auctions had passed, Henglong realized that they had made a strategic mistake, as others simply didnt believe that Feng Jun could still produce arge amount of jade. For a moment, Liang Haiqing was both annoyed and amused, thinking to himself, Im trying to save you money, and you people actually actually respond like this His friend from the capital, a man in his thirties wearing sses and looking refined, saw this and a faint smile appeared on his lips, Boss Liang, it seems people dont really respect you. Youre making fun of me, Ye Shao, Liang Haiqing said with a helpless smile, Us Funiu people are like that, short-sighted. Only tangible benefits in hand are considered real benefits. We might be a bit too utilitarian. Ye Shao gave him a look that was both mocking and not as he said, Since everyone doesnt seem to recognize your words, why dont we just join the bidding as well? Thats not a good idea, Liang Haiqing eximed in rm when he heard this, thinking to himself that even if people from the capital are strong, they cantpletely disregard the local forces. Even a mighty dragon cant crush a snake in its own haunts. He quickly spoke in a low voice, If you make another move, Ill really be in a difficult position. Dont worry,ter Ill get a few pieces of jade from Xiao Feng. I assure you that you wont go back empty-handed. As it turned out, Ye Shao wasnt just passing by casually. He had rushed over overnight after being notified by Henglong, intent on taking away a batch of fine jade stones. Its not that the capitalcked fine jade, but fine jade circted very quickly there, and no one wouldin about having too many fine things on hand. The connection in the capital was made by Henglongs big boss. The arriving Ye Shao was not the head of the household, but rather a high-ranking idler. In fact, even as an idler, he was not someone just anyone could affront. Ye Shaos father was a vice-provincial level official, currently semi-retired, and his brother was a deputy bureau chief wielding real power and progressing toward bing a full bureau chief. A father who was a deputy provincial governor and a brother who was a deputy mayor who would dare to provoke such a person? Liang Haiqing could only speak with utmost caution. But Ye Shao was somewhat coarse. He spoke impatiently, Does that kid really have any jade left? He was not inept at socializing. In the capital, he could be very discerning when dealing with his own boss. However, now, in the lower-tier cities, he felt an overwhelming sense of superiority and didnt bother to consider others feelings. He definitely has, Liang Haiqing affirmed with confidence, nodding his head firmly, If he cant produce any, I am willing to offer the two pieces of Mutton-Fat Jade from Henglong to Ye Shao. Upon hearing this, Ye Shao nodded slightly, but he still maintained hisposure, saying, You are friends of Young Master Dou, I wouldnt want to take that from you. I still hope that kid can provide some surprises why dont you call him over and ask? Call Feng Jun over? Liang Haiqing felt it was a bit tricky, but at this point, he had no choice but to raise his hand and signal Feng Jun. Feng Jun saw his gesture and became furious in his heart: Damn it, I havent even settled the score with you for exposing my secrets, and now youre provoking me again? Do you think Im someone whoes and goes at your beck and call? Who do you think you are? So he turned his head away, pretending not to see the gesture, andpletely ignored Liang Haiqing. Boss Liang was slightly taken aback at this reaction and only then did he realize: Oh no, my attitude has upset Xiao Feng. Being an experienced yer in the game for many years, he shouldnt have made such a mistake, but his blunder today was not without reason. Firstly, although he valued Feng Jun, deep down, he didnt have much respect for the young manso you have your own jade channel, thats impressive, butpared to us legitimate businesspeople, you will always be skirting on the edge of whats legal. If youre not skirting the edge, why cant you even rify where the jadees from? He even suspected that the one who controlled this jade channel might not be Xiao Feng himselfhe could just be a high-level middleman. Liang Haiqings disdain for Feng Jun had always been objectively present, only well concealed in the past. What everyone saw in his eyes and heard from his mouth was only appreciation for the young man. However, if he truly regarded Feng Jun as an equal partner, where would this condescending appreciatione from? Add to that the presence of Ye Shao from the capital, making him subconsciously think that Feng Jun should be astute enough to take the initiative to cozy up to them. Now realizing he had overstepped, and knowing that Xiao Feng was genuinely somebody who scraped a living in the Jianghu, he stood up, smiled at Ye Shao, and said, Ill go talk to him. Liang Haiqing indeed was a flexible character, who had well adjusted his emotions by the time he approached Feng Jun, smiling as he spoke, President Feng, my friend from the capital wants to sit down with you to discuss some matters. Regrettably, Feng Jun was already feeling displeased, so Liang Haiqings humility had no effect whatsoever. Feng Jun merely nced at him and said indifferently, Im not familiar with your friend What does he want? Such an arrogant little fellow, Liang Haiqing cursed inwardly, yet his face continued to show a forced smile, Nothing much, he just wants to ask how much top-quality jade you have left? Hmm, top-quality jade, Feng Jun nodded and then gave him a sidelong nce, What does he want with that information? Of course, he wants to buy a batch, Liang Haiqing kept up his ingratiating smile, Anyway, your jade is meant for sale outside the province, right? My friend has strong purchasing power. Feng Jun looked at him with a peculiar expression, Since you know that I have ns to export my jade, do you remember what else I said? After a pause, he pointed at Ye Shao not far away, I dont care if hes from the capital or the bordends, whoever wants to buy my jade shoulde to me directly to discuss it. Ive never liked to plead with anyone in doing business, and he doesnt have the right to order me around! Liang Haiqing was stunned for a moment before remembering that Xiao Feng had indeed mentioned a few days ago that he would not proactively go door-to-door to sell jade, instead sitting in Zhengyang and waiting for people from other provinces and ces toe forward to buy the jade. To conduct business to that extent was truly impressive. Only then did Boss Liang realize that due to his own arrogance, he had overlooked Xiao Fengs proud naturehe had previously thought that Xiao Fengs words had been somewhat exaggerated. Now that Xiao Feng reiterated his stance, it was clear that he had no intention of giving face to the people from the capital. Liang Haiqing didnt dare to argue. In such a setting, if the two started quarreling, the news would leak out all too easily. So, he could only return, dejected, and sit next to Ye Shao, whispering in an extremely low voice, The guy is like a stubborn mule; he hopes you can take the initiative to talk to him. Youre joking, right? Ye Shao said with augh, angered, Hes acting so high and mighty, does his mother know? He didnt expect a response, so after a pause, he continued, Im just wondering, doesnt he have aspirations to develop his business in the capital in the future? Boss Liang hesitated for a moment before finally biting the bullet and replying, His ambition is to sit tight in Zhengyang, and have people from other provincese to him eagerly seeking his jade He has no ns to go out and sell door-to-door. Wait for people toe to him? Ye Shao opened his mouth slightly, showing extreme surprise, Is this guy toozy or what? Didnt you tell him that door-to-door selling actually earns more? How could I have not mentioned that? Boss Liang was also visibly distressed, But the guy isnt short of money Havent you noticed? The jade on disy today has not a single impurity. Ye Shao nodded, I noticed that a while ago. In your opinion, this guy really has an abundance of jade Do you think we should create some kind of trouble to teach him a lesson? Definitely not, Boss Liang was almost sweating, The guy is ruthless; the people from Jubaozhai tried to use force and ended up with three of their men crippled, while he waspletely unscathed. Ruthless, huh? Ye Shao scoffed with disdain, In front of the state machinery, he amounts to nothing. Only thoseing from the capital could truly appreciate the terror of Huaxia countrys state machinery. Compared to these violent institutions, things like gangs are utterly trivial; didnt the drug lords in Myanmar still get captured and brought back across borders for their crimes? Seeing his dismissive attitude, Liang Haiqing grew even more uneasy, and hurriedly advised in a low voice, Ye Shao, why bother? A child of a thousand gold does not sit in the hall. Heh, Ye Shao chuckled dryly, his words trailing off. Around five in the afternoon, all seventeen pieces of jade had been auctioned off, acquired by nine jewelry stores, totaling over one hundred sixty million yuan, with the average price per piece of jade nearing ten million yuan. Some jewelrypanies couldnt pay on the same day, but that wasnt a problem, as Li Dafu and Henglong had collected service fees andmissions from Feng Jun, they would naturally handle these issues. There were alsopanies that came with cash; Feng Jun collected thirty million in cash, took out five hundred thousand for todays expenses, and announced that he had urgent matters to attend to. Entertaining the merchants that evening was left to Li Dafu and Henglong. Li Yongrui was quite dissatisfied with this, Are you treating us like your employees? This is your business, and without you showing up, how is that going to look? But Liang Haiqing gradually readjusted his attitude and spoke up to mediate, Chairman Li, it is a sellers market right now. If Xiao Feng stays, there are some words that really could get awkward. Anyway, as long as he has the goods, its not necessary to worry about these courtesies. Li Yongrui gave him a sidelong look, Why do I feel like you dont want Xiao Feng to take the proper path? Feng Jun couldnt take it anymore, Hey, Chairman Li, the way you put it, its like Im doing something crooked.. Chapter 116: Relentless Pursuit Chapter 116: Relentless Pursuit Feng Jun was anxious to leave also because he had important business to attend tohe was about to transact on the vi with Xu Leigang. The original n was for Sister Hong to lend him five million, and Wang Haifeng to lend him twenty million, which would be enough to acquire the vi first. However, there was a snag with Coach Wang, who after two days was only able to scrape together nine million. There was no helping it, he hadnt earned much money himself and had to get it from family, which is the sadness of not having financial freedom. He said to wait another two days, as the old man had a sum of moneying in and had already promised to lend him eleven million. Before, Feng Jun had no other choice but to wait. Now that he had the money in hand, he certainly didnt want to wait any longer; he didnt even want to borrow the five million from Sister Hong. It was just past five oclock now, and he nned to meet with Xu Leigang, have Sister Hong as a witness, and transfer the forty-five million. As for the property transfer and such, it couldnt be done today, and it didnt matter if it was done tomorrow. He also wasnt worried about the other party absconding with his money. After receiving the call, Sister Hong chuckled on the other end, Xiao Feng, I really underestimated you before. In just two days, youve sorted out the money. You really are rich at a young age. Feng Jun had alreadye to regard her as a buddy, so he naturally didnt stand on ceremony, and he replied with a touch of pride, My jade is money; its just that you guys arent in the trade, so it wouldnt be right for me to use jade as coteral. Hearing this, Sister Hong couldnt help bute up with a sudden idea, Since thats the case, why dont you get me a good piece of jade too, as long as the price isnt too high. Consider it repaying the favor for the five million loan. I might as well give it to you, Feng Jun replied with augh. Conveniently, he had a pair of jade stones on hand, which he had acquired from Shuangxi Town. Selling them separately wouldnt make much sense, so he might as well give them away. Around six oclock, Feng Jun, Wang Haifeng, and Sister Hong arrived at Peach Blossom Valley again. Xu Leigang had been informed and was already waiting at home, even having two people cook at the house. Feng Jun brought thirty million in cash directly into the vi-obviously, he carried it in separate trips. Xu Leigang may have been from the second generation, but he had really never seen thirty million in cash piled up together. Just thinking about it, at ten thousand a bundle, youd need three thousand bundles to make up that amount. Ordinary people might not even dare to keep that much money at home. But these were no ordinary people. Xu Leigang locked the money in the basement, securing it with a lock. Two locks on the room door and the staircase, plus the house door and courtyard gate, made it fouryers of locks in total. Amon thief wouldnt have a chance at stealing it. The four of them sat down for drinks, and it was then that Young Master Xu said with augh, Boss Feng, youre making quite the scene. With so much cash, I wont be able to sleep well tonight. Wang Haifeng, being more carefree, spoke indifferently, This is Peach Blossom Valley; who would dare to sneak around here? After a few words, Feng Jun brought out the pair of jade stones, but before Sister Hong could even speak, Xu Leigangs eyes lit up. He grabbed them and toyed with them for a while, Wow, these are really good stuff. This pair must be worth a hundred thousand, right? Although he didnt have much money, his familys background was set; Zhu Renxia had oncemanded troops in the Northwest, leaving quite a few former subordinates there, and Xu Leigang had seen plenty of jade since he was a child. He even felt quite nostalgic, Back then, jade wasnt valuable. When I was practicing calligraphy with a brush as a kid, the paperweights were made of Mutton Fat White Jade from Hetian. Later though, my mom just gave them away to my third aunt, and now I dont know where they are. Sister Hong, who had initially thought the jade stone spheres too bulky and heavy for adys gift, upon hearing this, joyfully took them into her hands, Thats really kind of Boss Feng to offer. Wang Haifeng was a bit envious, Feng Jun, youve got to give me a little something too. Ive run my legs off these past two days trying to help you find money. Sure, Feng Jun agreed without hesitation, I dont have anything right now, but Ill bring it over next time. The four had not been drinking for long when Feng Juns phone rang. The caller was none other than Liang Haiqing. Their side was about done with eating and drinking, and Ye Shao from the capital wanted to meet Boss Feng. Feng Jun didnt have a good impression of that Ye Shao, who sneaked around under Henglongs name to bid on jade,cking transparency in his dealings, so he straightforwardly said, Im drinking with friends right now. Whatever it is, lets talk about it tomorrow. Liang Haiqing, who had already figured out his temperament, could only reply smilingly, President Feng, didnt you say you wanted a face-to-face talk? Ye Shao and I are on our way to see you. You cant go back on your word now, could you? I really have some business, Feng Jun, who prided himself on being a man of principle, still cared about maintaining his own rules, so he exined patiently, I just closed a deal over forty million, and we are celebrating with drinks. Liang Haiqing, seeing that he was unwilling to meet, lowered his voice, I have news about Wang Weimin to tell you, something youll want to hear. Upon hearing this, Feng Jun was at a loss too. After thinking it over, he said, Thene to Peach Blossom Valley. You know where the administrativemittees housing is, right? Im in the vi area right across from it. When Xu Leigang heard this, he interjected, Report my name at the gate. Otherwise, they wont be able to get in. Boss Liang was quite prompt; half an hourter, a Mercedes 600 stopped outside Xu Leigangs vi. Even if Feng Jun didnt care much for the visitor, he still needed toe out to greet them since they had arrived at the doorstep. Upon exiting the car, Ye Shao first surveyed the environment around him. By this time, it had gotten dark, but the streetlights in this area were brightly lit. Not far away, there was an open t space with a five- or six-story tall pagoda, fully adorned with light strips and spotlights C a man-made attraction of Peach Blossom Valley. With Ye Shaos discerning eye, he couldnt help but nod slightly in approval, This ce is quite decent, indeed. Xu Leigang too hade out. He didnt respond to thement but instead loudly directed the driver, Forward move a little more ahead, its fine, you can drive over that grass. It was Liang Haiqing who quietly exined, This is a special area designated by the scenic zone, very rare. Its a bit secluded here, so the house prices arent the highest, but even with money, you might not be able to buy one of these vis. No matter how difficult to buy, could it be more difficult than purchasing a courtyard house in the capital? Ye Shaoughed dismissively. The capital may have smog, but the air here is good. If you let everyone choose, lets see which theyd prefer. The sense of superiority of a capital resident was vividly exemplified in him. No matter how good the scenery, how fresh the air, or how suitable the climate, he could defeat any argument with one sentence C You have it good, but we live in the capital. Once inside the house, they found that people were indeed eating and drinking. Feng Jun felt it would be impolite to have them just sit around, so he called out to them and then nced at Xu Leigang, Prepare two more dishes. Xu Leigangs build could easily give someone the wrong impression as if this guy was a chef, right? Ye Shao took one look at Wang Haifeng, ignored himpletely, but instead smiled at Zhang Weihong C when Sister Hong wasnt showing her tough, societal vibe, she embodied the cool beauty of a female CEO. Feng Jun casually introduced them, stating Zhang Weihong was the boss of Hongjie Cultural Entertainment Co., Ltd., and Wang Haifeng was an employee of thepany. Upon hearing the words cultural entertainmentpany, a rxed expression appeared on Ye Shaos face, while Liang Haiqing took a more careful look at Zhang Weihong C he had heard quite a bit about Hongjie. Boss Liang and Ye Shao hade straight from a meal, so they didnt eat much. After a couple of drinks, Ye Shao made his intentions clear C he hoped to purchase some more quality jade, and price was not an issue. Since he had made the trip personally, it showed his serious attitude. Feng naturally informed him that while he did have jade, he was currently out of stock; if Ye Shao could wait, he coulde back in a month, and he would be sure to leave him satisfied. Ye Shao nced at Sister Hong, unintentionally or otherwise, and spoke earnestly, The capital is facing a huge shortfall of high-quality jade. Could President Feng expedite a batch for me? That way, my trip wouldnt have been in vain. This request somewhat irked Feng Jun. He could arrange another shipment in a second, but it would expend his energy points. Additionally, if he just supplied goods on demand, where would his dignity stand? At the auction event that day, he was not the only one to make such a request. Feng had stated that he truly had no jade avable and anyone interested would have to wait for the next shipment. If he declined local jewelers but supplied to someone from the capital, once the word got out, he might not escape suspicion of being a traitor C exactly like Liang Haiqing that day. Although he wasnt a native Zhengyang person, he had to consider the feelings of the locals since he made his living here. As for the other party having made a wasted trip, what did that have to do with him? He hadnt invited Ye Shao in the first ce C the man was an uninvited guest. So he shook his head decidedly, Shipment is out of the question. Lets wait for the next time. Once I have the jade back, Ill have Boss Liang let you know. Upon hearing this, Ye Shaos face turned visibly unpleasant, President Feng, I truly wish to be your friend. You might not be aware, but Im here on behalf of Young Master Dou. Oh, so its Young Master Dou, Feng Jun appeared contemtive as he nodded then firmed his expression, I really havent heard about him. Is he a big deal in the capital? Ye Shao also felt provoked by the varied expressions on Fengs face. He nced at Sister Hong again and said coldly, Who Young Master Dou is, you can easily find out with a bit of asking. What I want to say is, Young Master Dous capabilities far exceed your imagination. Observing this interchange, Feng Jun realized why this guy was so insistent. It was because Sister Hong was present. Theres a reason why they say beauty brings disaster. Without mentioning the notorious Bao Si who yed with the hearts of warring states, wasnt the great Trojan War caused by Helen, known as the worlds most beautiful woman? Sister Hong might notpare to Helen, but her presence stirring up Ye Shao s desire to show off was hardly surprising. Feng had already considered her a friend, so he had a hard time taking Ye Shaos words seriously, Oh, if Young Master Dou is so powerful, then he can easily procure jade from somewhere else. Why bother with a small-timer like me? Hearing this, Ye Shao couldnt help but re at him: What the fuck, who talks like that? (To be continued. We have a new patron, lets thank Feng Xiao for the support, though the votes are still desired..) Chapter 117 - 117 Outrage Chapter 117: Outrage Facing Young Master Yes angry re, Feng Jun did not return the gaze tooth for tooth, not because he did not dare, but because he disdained to do so. He reached out with his chopsticks, picked up a peanut, and chewed it slowly in his mouth. Seeing his attitude, Young Master Ye grew even more annoyed. He snorted coldly, Boss Feng, is this you have a problem with Young Master Dou? You speak in such a strange way, Feng Jun looked up at him, and spoke coldly, I havent even heard of this person youre mentioning. Where would I have any opinion about him? Young Master Ye finally realized that he had nothing to talk about with this guy, so he turned his head to nce at Liang Haiqing, Boss Liang, you talk then. Liang Haiqing felt a tingling in his scalp but still had to show aposed face, lest he give away any signs of cowardice. He nodded at Feng Jun, President Feng, Young Master Dou and Young Master Ye have substantial influence in the capital, and they are also genuinely interested in purchasing jade. The stock in your hands, Zhengyang simply cannot consume it all. You should consider the markets outside the province as well. The demand in the capital is far greater than that in Funiu. If he could choose, Feng Jun also wished to speak kindly. Seeing that Boss Liang was not posturing, he nodded slightly, The markets outside the province, of course, I will consider. What I wanted to say is that I currently have no stock at hand, so youll have to wait a bit. Seeing his tone soften, Young Master Ye spoke again, Just bring out a little for now, however many pieces you have. Surely you dont have absolutely no inventory at all, right? His logic was not wrong. Purely from a business perspective, suppliers of sought-after products generally have some stock tucked away for emergencies, just in case some influential individualse calling. Merchants can use it to respond in a pinchits a tactic for survival. However, he did not consider that Feng Jun was an exception who really had no stock left, and Boss Feng particrly disliked such presumptuous attitudes. Even if he had stock now, given their attitude, he might not be willing to bring it out. So he merely looked at them indifferently, Believe it or not, I really dont have any inventory right now. Young Master Ye s face darkened further. As someone who held himself in high regard, he felt that by taking the initiative to visit, he had already given the other party enough face. Unexpectedly, the bastard was so blind. Yet, thinking of his purpose foring, he still suppressed his anger and said, If you can bring out some top-quality jade, we can help you with exclusive sales around the capital. Do you understand? It is Young Master Dou who will help you with exclusive sales. Do you know what that means? Feng Junughed, however, looking oddly at him, Exclusive sales? Thanks for the offer, no need. Im just dabbling in the business and havent nned to suppress the survival space of others in the same trade. Exclusive sales to him was a good thing but also a bad thing. The good aspect was if Young Master Dou pushed strongly for sales, he would inevitably take over the market of other jade suppliers, and Feng Juns own jade would sell more. The bad was that, with the channels in the hands of the other party, his profit might not be very high; surely the lions share of the profits would go to the channel traders. In the end, he might end up with lots of stock moving out but not much money earned, further alienating other jade suppliers. Upon hearing this, Young Master Ye was furiously enraged. You understood what I said and still refuse toply? What particrly irritated him was that in his ns, securing a batch of fine jade was only the initial goal. If the other party genuinely had plentiful and excellent jade, he contemted monopolizing that channel. Now seeing the other party stubbornly uncooperative, he finally lost his temper and said ominously, President Feng, dont assume that Young Master Dous influence is confined to the capital alone. Meing to you already gave you enough face. Is that so? Feng Jun smiled faintly, not looking at him. Instead, he picked up another peanut, chewed it a few times, swallowed it with a gulp, then spoke unhurriedly, I didnt force you toe herein other words you really dont need to give me any face. Not needed? Young Master Ye sneered, turning his head to nce at Liang Haiqing, What do you say, Boss Liang? Liang Haiqing knew well that although Young Master Dou stood high and mighty, he didnt have much of a foundation in Funiu, but if he decided to make a move there, there were plenty of people willing to help. Not to mention anyone else, just take the big boss of Henglonghe was also eager to curry favor with Young Master Dou. But at the same time, Boss Liang also knew that Xiao Feng was not an easy person to provoke. So he could only offer a conciliatory smile, How about this, Young Master Ye? Henglong still has a couple of decent pieces of jade. You can take them to tide you over. When President Feng gets new jade, we can sit down again to discuss After all, its business, and we should aim for harmonious and profitable dealings. Young Master Ye hesitated. Beforeing, he had already said he did not want to touch Henglongs jade; he did not wish to be inconsistent. But now, he had no other choice. Getting to take a few more pieces of jade back would mean the trip wasnt wasted. However, by doing so, he would ultimately renege on his word. So after nodding, he gave Feng Jun another cold look and said, In consideration of Boss Liangs face, I wont quibble with you. Otherwise Young Master Yes threat was not empty talk. He knew the other party had a source of jade, but it appeared to be in a somewhat gray area? If Young Master Dou got angry, he could act directly to eliminate this source, cut it off, or even im it for himself. Of course, if Young Master Dou really did this, he would have toexertsome effort and pay a price. Therein lied the question of whether it was worth it or notif the same effort could yield far greater benefits, there was no need to persist in this matter. He didnt finish his sentence, but Feng Jun wouldnt have it, Or else what? The three pieces of Jade sold to Henglong had nothing to do with him anymore. If Liang Haiqing wanted to give them to Ye Shao, that was their choice. But he was still a bit unhappyunting the Jade I sold like theyre the big man; it doesnt reflect well on me either. Or else? Hmph, Ye Shao let out two cold snorts. He originally wanted to say hed cut the kids source of ie, but in the end, he held backhe didnt take Feng Jun seriously, but he was aware that the other party might have some dark, societal background. Those whoe out of the capital dont fear street figures, but recklessly provoking someone without preparation could lead to immediate disadvantages. So after those two snorts, he casually said, Believe it or not, I can make Zhengyang banish you? Banish? Feng Jun gave him a strange look, his eyes clearly saying: Are you sick in the head? Hehe, Seeing that look, Ye Shao started tough, it was a very dignified, very arrogantugh, casual yetpletely in control, You can choose not to believe me. Feng Jun couldnt stand this affected attitude, thinking, arent you putting on a bit too much of an act? He didnt realize his own arrogance wasnt much less overwhelming, with Ye Shao also grinding his teeth internally. Anyway, since the other party was acting so breezy about it, Feng Jun had no interest in confronting him directly, as if he couldnt keep his cool. So he just nced at Liang HaiqingOld Liang, we were having a good meal, why did you bring such a wet nket? Boss Liang was also full of helplessness. He was about to say something when the female president from Hongjie lightly snorted, her face expressionless as she spoke, Gentlemen, we still want to drink, so if you two could please excuse yourselves. Sister Hong was also a bit annoyed, but since the matter wasnt targeted at her, and the other party obviously had significant clout, she didnt say anything too unpleasantof course, a cold face was enough. Ye Shao immediately couldnt take it anymore. His assertiveness today was partially to gain the attention of this beauty; seeing her ushering them out, he could no longer stay calm, his eyes shing with aggressive light, Beautifuldy, is this matter any of your business? Before Sister Hong could respond, Wang Haifeng also spoke up. He coldly snorted, We were drinking just fine, and it was tolerable that you came to join the fun, but I didnt expect you to be such a spoiler. Why dont you scurry back to where you came from? Ye Shao nced at him irritably, Is it your ce to speak here? Hey, Wang Haifengughed out of anger, knowing the others influence was great, but Coach Wang had never been shortchanged from childhood to adulthood, his pride was not ordinary, We were eating just fine, and you barge in here acting all high and mighty, so who really doesnt have the right to speak? Ye Shaos nose nearly twisted in fury. A mere working stiff dares to show teeth at me? But he wouldnt stoop to continue the petty squabble, that would be beneath him. So he stood up, looking at Feng Jun coldly, his face expressionless as he spoke, I already gave you a chance. Since you dont appreciate it, let reality teach you howto behave. Feng Jun frowned and was about to speak when Xu Leigang couldnt stand it anymore, Kid, keep bbering, and believe it or not, Ill smash your mouth? Ye Shao turned to look at him, frowning again, And who are you supposed to be? Why does every Tom, Dick, and Harry think they can chime in? Xu Leigangughed in anger too, Im Xu Leigang. Without stating your name, would you even be able to enter this ce? Ye Shao was taken aback first, then sneered in disdain, So owning a small vi makes you a big shot? How much of the world have you really seen? Looking to butt heads? Im game! Game? What are you game for, aubergine! Xu Leigang mmed the table and stood up, Im in a good mood today, so I wont deal with you! Some Ye Shao trying to banish President Feng, I want to see which jerk in Funiu dares to touch my friend! Ye Shao looked at him deeply, turned around and walked out, only letting out a snort as he left, If you insist on provoking, dont me me for dragging in the innocent. Go to hell, Xu Leigang grabbed the ashtray in front of him and hurled it viciously. With a loud bang, the ashtray exploded on the door frame. Fortunately, Ye Shao dodged quickly, but even so, a few fragments sttered onto him. Haha, Wang Haifengughed gleefully, Threatening Commander Zhus son in Funiu, quite the brave one! Commander Zhu? Ye Shao was a bit stunned. Isnt this guysst name Xu? It was Boss Liang with the informed news, asking in surprise, Are you Commander Zhus youngest son? Xu Leigang, now resenting him too, waved his hand dismissively, Get lost, and dont force me to throw punches! Chapter 118 - 118 People in a Foreign Land Chapter 118: People in a Foreign Land Liang Haiqing and Ye Shao left the vi in a rather embarrassing state. After getting into the car, Ye Shaos face was filled with dissatisfaction, and he asked unhappily, Who is this Commander Zhu, from the provincial military district? Boss Liang sighed and replied in a muffled tone, Hes a deputy, and hes mainly active around Zhengyang, Zhu Renxia Havent you heard of him? Now it seemed, Ye Shao also knew this. Boss Liang could only nod slightly, Zhu Renxia was originally surnamed Xu. He is very popr in Funiu, not only in the military. There are still some old leaders in the province who were protected by him back in the day. Ye Shaos lips twitched, and after a long moment, he spoke in disbelief, But if the persons gone, how can favors still hold any sway? If he remembered correctly, Zhu Renxia had been dead for several decades. No matter how big the favor, it couldnt withstand the erosion of time. Boss Liang slowly shook his head, People from that era were different, not as mercenary and profit-driven. Ye Shao felt his face grow hot, so are you saying Im mercenary and profit- driven? However, Zhu Renxia must have been resistant to the reform and opening up, right? Or was he firmly opposed to it? Liang Haiqing sighed, discussing these high-level secrets was definitely not his fortepared to Ye Shao, but many Funiu people still knew about Zhu Renxias situation, Its not that he was opposed to it, just had different political opinions There were quite a few such people, and he was just one of them. Ye Shao wasnt foolish, he caught the hint, So, this fat guy surnamed Xu also has someone protecting him? Zhu Renxia might be dead, but the rest of his camp wasnt, and obviously, the non-mainstream ones would band together even more. Not only is Xu Leigang tough to deal with but if hes looking after President Feng, Im afraid you wont be able to drive him away, Liang Haiqing hesitated for a moment before stating the in truth, In Funiu, Zhu Renxias face carries a lot of weight. Ye Shao held some disdain. To him, it was just bones in a grave, but given the seriousness of the other partys warning, it wasnt wise to argue. So, he just hummed lightly, I just cant stand how arrogant that Feng is. Since you put it that way, it doesnt matter if I let him off Honestly, driving him away wouldnt create any profit. It would just be arguing over nothing. Create any profit? Liang Haiqingughed to himself. These people from the capital sure had no shamehe wanted to seize others profit, and when they didnt agree, he used threats. Is this just arguing over nothing? Although he criticized inwardly, his face showed no sign of displeasure; instead, he spoke with a smile, Thats right, with Ye Shaos situation, theres no need to bother with them Its not worth it to win. As the two of them talked in the back, they didnt notice that the driver in front snorted: Outsiders in Funiu Province, daring to fight with Zhu Renxias son? Meanwhile, Xu Leigang was also making his stance clear in a huff, Dont worry President Feng, I, Lao Xu, may not have money or the ability to work on any projects, but protecting someone thats still no problem. Zhu Renxia had been dead for more than thirty years and yet still held such influence; it was very impressive indeed. As for running projects, that was truly impossibleZhu Renxia alive might not have been able to make a difference, since it was an era where the economy was the highest priority. Feng Jun smiled and nodded, Today was my fault, I shouldnt have brought over that spoilsport. How could you be to me? Xu Leigang smiled and shook his head, You said not to let theme. They were the ones insistent oning; this also counts as an eye-opener for me There really are more and more people who dont y by the rules these days. Wang Haifeng was very amused and gave a big thumbs up, Forget about others, Lei Gang is definitely someone who ys by the rules. Dont tter me, Xu Leigangsaid with a smile, waving his hand, Its not me being particr, its that President Feng is too particr. We cant stand by and watch a particr person suffer a loss. The four of them chatted for a while longer before Feng Juns mobile phone rang. He picked it up and said, Huh, this guy has the nerve to call me? Wang Haifeng leaned over to take a look, Damn, this Liang Haiqing must be Henglongs Boss Liang, right? Ignore him. Feng Jun didnt want to take the call from that guy either; today had been disappointing enough. He wasnt worried anyway that Liang would y any tricks with the jade money. Besides Henglongs people, Li Dafu was also involved in todays auction process. However, why did he feel like there was still something he hadnt done? Liang Haiqing was a man of status as well; his call had been ignored by Feng Jun, and he did not attempt a second call. After a while, Sister Hongs phone rang. She picked up and said, Oh, three eights, another shy number. Hmm? Hearing this, Feng Jun turned to look at her mobile phone, Damn, this is Liang Haiqings number. Ignore him, said Wang Haifeng very decisively, making his likes and dislikes clear. Sister Hong gave him a nce, lifted her fair little hand, brushed the hair from her forehead, and smiled maliciously, No problem, pick it up and tease him a bit, see what he wants to say. Wang Haifeng rolled his eyes helplessly, You really are ridiculously ridiculously calm. But as soon as she answered the mobile phone, the voice came through, This is Director Zhang from Hongjie, right? Please tell Boss Feng, Feng Jun, I meant to inform him about Wang Weimins whereabouts earlier, but didnt get the chance. Liang Haiqing didnt want to offend Ye Shao, but he also didnt want to upset Feng Jun, so he had no choice but to call after sending Ye Shao off. Oh, Feng Jun has had too much to drink, hes in the bathroom throwing up, Sister Hong said nonchntly, Is it convenient to tell me instead? Convenient, whats inconvenient about it? Liang Haiqingughed on the other end, Someone reported that he hasnt gone far, hes just in Donglin City. Donglin is a prefecture-level city in Funiu Province, just two hundred kilometers away from Zhengyang. Upon hearing this, Feng Jun grabbed the mobile phone directly, Where exactly is he? Ill honor the deal regarding the Jade. The exact location the informant isnt very clear, Liang Haiqing said with a bitter smile, Seems like a former model employed by Jubaozhai is currently in Donglin City This model, named Jing Er, essentially took the frence route, having posed for some promotional photos for Jubaozhai and participated in some live events. At that time, Wang Weimin had his eyes on her too. But she was rather reserved, and Wang Weimin was quite busy back then, unable to spend much time wooing her. By the time he was free, Jing Er had resigned. Anyway, the contact information left by these less formal models in Zhengyang was not very reliable with just a change of phone number, they became impossible to contact. Not long ago, a boy from Dai Meng Jewelry was live streaming a bullfight when he spotted a notable female broadcaster who looked vaguely familiar. After chatting, he learned that the broadcaster had modeled for Jubaozhai As jewelry shops usually keep in touch, the boy mentioned the female broadcaster to someone from Jubaozhai, showed a screenshot of her, and learned from the Jubaozhai employee that her name is Jing Er and the young master once took a fancy to her, asking for her contact information. Wang Weimin doesnt participate in live streaming bullfights. In fact, real-life sessful men rarely engage in live streaming. Rather than throwing money at a screen, theyd prefer to visit a nightclub, at least there they might get closer and take some advantage. Of course, exceptions like Wang Haifeng cannot be counted in this even someone like Coach Wang, who indulged more in local acquaintances, albeit through a screen, had more opportunities to encounter decent women. However, after getting the news about Jing Er, Wang Weimin also credited some money to show support during her streams, and reportedly the progress wasnt bad. Now, Jing Er was in Donglin City, and just a few days before, she had announced that her top contributor, Brother Wei, wasing to see her, so she would have to adjust her streaming schedule. The boy instinctively felt that this Brother Wei was Wang Weimin, and he was resentful about it: All the good produce always goes to the pigs. Of course, this was just solitary evidence. But Boss Liang, being a credible person, also had someone inquire at the police station and learned that after fleeing, Wang Weimin still made a few calls with his mobile phone. A crime suspect on the run actually daring to make calls with a mobile phone? Believe it or not, its not umon. Its not that theyck awareness, its that theyre confident enough that the crimes theyvemitted arent worth the polices relentless pursuit. Police investigations require funding, and inter-regional coboration presents its own set of issues. Take Wang Weimins case as an example: after he fled Zhengyang, if he were to hide in another prefecture-level city in Funiu Province,munications between the police departments of the two cities wouldnt be very smooth unless the provincial police department stepped in to coordinate. Yet, would the case of Feng Jun being attacked warrant alerting the provincial police department? Dont make meugh. Whether the crime suspect intended to rob or injure someone, it was only an attempt. It was actually Feng Jun who injured three people on the other side. Cases like these dont even qualify to alert the city police bureau, and it would be considered decent if a district branch paid some attention. In such matters, if the victim wants the provincial police department to intervene, it would require a significant amount of goodwill, and even then, the oue isnt guaranteed police resources are limited, and its not wise to waste them. So its really quite normal for Wang Weimin to make a few phone calls. While the police couldnt deploy forces to apprehend him, keeping track of his movements was not a problem. Based on monitoring his mobile phone, they confirmed that Wang Weimin was heading towards Donglin City. Even with this clue, however, they couldnt be sure that Wang Weimin was actually hiding in Donglin City you say he might be there, and I might say he could have quietly slipped back into Zhengyang. Who can say for sure? But for Boss Liang, with these two pieces of evidence, he was fairly certain that Wang Weimin must be in Donglin City, perhaps resting for a few days before being on the run again. Boss Liangs idea was that you cant expect the police to take their own initiative; you have to fully exert your personal initiative to find out exactly where Wang Weimin is hiding, and then bring a few police officers from Zhengyang to apprehend him. Thats the right way. What is meant by the vast ocean of the peoples war? This is it. If you as the victim dont take action, how can you expect others to? (Updated to here, calling for rmendation and monthly tickets.) Chapter 119 - 119 What is Bullfighting Chapter 119: What is Bullfighting I have to say, the rtionship between Jubaozhai and Henglong is really a mess, to the extent that Liang Haiqing has helped Feng Jun to this point. In the end, he even used WeChat to send over a screenshot, which was exactly that female live streamer from bullfighting live broadcasts. Once Wang Haifeng heard about bullfighting live broadcasts, he got excited, Feng Jun, my ount is level thirteen now, should I go in and test the waters for you? Although I havent spent much money, its still a double-digit level, shes got to at least acknowledge me. Feng Jun gave him a weird look, Are you trying to make someone take the fall? If your wife asks, can you confidently push the me onto me? Look at what youre saying, Wang Haifengs eyes widened, and he spoke unhappily, Then you go register an ount and try, see if shell pay attention to a newbie like you! Feng Jun didnt engage in live streaming and could guess that newbies had no rights. Not to mention live streaming, even ying a game, newbies were not weed. Still, he hesitated a bit, Could it be that someone recognizes your ount, knows who you are? If thats the case, Wang Weimin might guess that youre my friend. Damn! Wang Haifeng suddenly pped his thigh, nodding as if he had an epiphany, My nickname might indeed give it away. Sister Hong, upon hearing this, couldnt help but ask curiously, Whats your nickname? This Wang Haifeng hesitated and then stammered out his answer, Its the Most Handsome Fitness Coach. Feng Jun raised his hand helplessly and lightly tapped his forehead; he was utterly speechless about Coach Wang, You really are annoyingly frivolous. Xu Leigang was also chuckling, winking, Hai Feng, youre seducing with sex appeal and probably showing some skin too, right? President Xu, thats a very unhealthy train of thought, Wang Haifeng replied seriously, Im trying to expand business for Hongjie. Sister Hong has been so good to us; we need to keep thepany in mind at all times and contribute to improving the physical fitness of Zhengyang Citys citizens. Xu Leigang couldnt stopughing and fell out of his chair. Meanwhile, Feng Jun took out his mobile phone, downloaded a bullfighting live stream app, and spoke while registering, Hai Feng, you seem to have some beef balls left sell them to me. No need, Ill give them to you, Wang Haifeng waved his hand, speaking carelessly, Just remember you owe me a piece of jade. He still had beef balls valued at over six thousand. In the past, he and Feng would quibble over money, but it wasnt his issue; Feng was just too poor and too weak. Now Xiao Feng was also developing well in the brokerage business, so a transaction of a few thousand was, of course, no longer significant. So it goes to show, ss differentiation is natural and doesnt shift ording to peoples will. Wang Haifeng directly transferred five thousand to Feng Jun, Start with some small gifts. Dont be impatient; with your newbie status, if you spend too much all at once, youre tantly telling others theres something off about you. I understand that, Feng Jun nodded and swiped the screen a few times, Oh, Ive found I am Jing Jing Shes actually live streaming right now? Sister Hong also took out her phone and, after a few taps, eximed, Oh no, several people from Zhengyang have entered consecutively. Do you think this female live streamer will suspect something? No, Wang Haifeng shook his head, answering decisively, Donglin is so close to Zhengyang, but economically its far behind. There are a lot of people from Zhengyang, and I bet many times there are more people from Zhengyang in the live chat than from Donglin. Coach Wang is indeed an experienced driver, Feng Jun said with augh but then leaned over to look at Zhang Weihongs phone, and was stunned, Goodness, Sister Hong Sister Hong, youre also Ablush spread across Sister Hongs face, and she red at him fiercely, What, only men are allowed to watch live streams? Feng, dont you know to respect someones privacy? Curious, Wang Haifeng also leaned over to take a look, then burst intoughter, So Sister Hong, youre a newbie too! With a pfft, Xu Lei spat out the wine he was drinking all over Wang Haifeng, then broke into a severe cough, Cough cough, Hai Feng Hai Feng, youre brilliant calling her a newbie, haha, thats bold of you to say. Wang Haifeng, sprayed with wine, was initially stunned but then also burst intoughter, gasping for air, Im telling you, Lao Xu, youre already of age, what do you keep in that head of yours Youre the real experienced driver. Sister Hong was made a bit jittery by theirughter, so she turned to look at Feng Jun, her eyes full of confusionwhat are theyughing about? Feng Jun shook his head nkly, Its nothing really, Hai Feng said your nickname makes you a newbie Thats not a big deal, right? Hey, hey, Wang Haifeng became anxious, chuckling and cursing, I meant Sister Hongs nickname seems like a newbie, I didnt say Sister Hong herself was a newbie. Kid, are you eager to have the boss give me a hard time? Feng Jun blinked, looking puzzled, Is there any obvious difference between the two? Wang Haifeng was momentarily dumbstruck; of course, there was a difference, a very, very big one, but could he really say so? Haha, Xu Lei Gang continued tough uproariously, then pointed at Feng Jun, Ive figured it out, President Feng is the real deal when ites to being an old driver. Sister Hong fluttered her eyelids several times, finally catching on, and then she spat disdainfully, Pah, you three, theres nothing good about you What on earth is on your minds all the time? Sister Hong, Im wronged, Feng Jun protested vehemently, yet a sly twinkle flitted through his eyes almost imperceptibly, I really have no idea what youre talking about Could you exin it to me? Haha, Xu Lei Gang was so amused he nearly slid under the table. Wang Haifeng, however, raised a thumbs up, President Feng, I dont lean on walls, but I respect you, truly an old driver! Sister Hong red at Feng Jun fiercely again, Keep pretending, just keep pretending. Ive realized Out of the three of you, youre the worst! Feng Jun hadnt initially expected it, but he indeed was the first to catch on to what Xu Lei Gang wasughing abouthe interpreted the phrase a woman is a nk te in a certain way. His joking was all well and good until he saw that Sister Hong was getting annoyed. The joke wasnt funny anymore, so he smiled and said, Alright, lets be serious, weve got a live stream to watch and clues to find Wait a second, Xu Lei Gang interrupted, Whats this thing youre using? Douyu Video Why am I only finding Spanish bullfighting when I search for it? Wang Haifeng gave him a look, This is what we young people do. Youre old, Lao Xu, whats the fuss for? Xu Lei Gang shot him a re, Not going to tell me, huh? Ill ask my son then! Haha, this time, even Sister Hong couldnt help butugh, her body shaking with mirth. Live streaming, something a father would ask his son about? Amidst theughter, everyone started to watch I Am Jing Jings live stream. On the screen was a sweet-looking girl with the typical inte celebrity face, a sharp chin and big eyes. She was pretty enough, butcked distinctiveness. A question was asked, and a flurry of 66666ments followed, with some suggesting Jing Jing had been duped. Wang Haifeng gave Feng Jun a strange look, Youve got a real knack for these inte ngs Truly worthy of an old driver. Amidst everyonesughter, I Am Jing Jing knew she was being teased, but the tolerance for such low- level vulgarity was quite high on Douyu. If she didnt realize it right away, people generally wouldnt hold a grudge. Others began to express sympathy for Feed Brother, calling him a derelict guardian. This was Feng Juns first time on Douyu live broadcast, and he wasnt familiar with the features, Hai Feng, how do I view the list of online users? After clicking around a bit, Wang Haifeng replied regretfully, This ID isnt online, but there are over a hundred people in this room right now, and theres no moderator. Seems like the top contributor has already taken over this broadcaster. Huh? Feng Jun raised his eyebrows, How do you figure that? Sponsored her, havent they? Wang Haifeng, truly living up to his title as an old driver, casually offered the exnation, Some people have a strong sense of possession and wouldnt allow the broadcaster to continue live streaming. And some Well, they just dont let other men be moderators, thats normal, right? Feng Jun nodded thoughtfully, and just then, Sister Hong spoke up, Hey, is there someone behind this girl? Seems like it, Wang Haifeng nodded, I saw something move by the door frame maybe its a cat? Could be Wang Weimin, Sister Hong said, her eyes fixed on her mobile phone, Anyway, the guy has guts. As they spoke, the girl on the screen, Jing Jing, picked up a mobile phone, nced at it, and then said with a smile, Its gettingte, Im going to have dinner, my darlings Jing Jing is going offline. The audience wasnt having it, with one personmenting bluntly, Definitely has a date with a rich patron, my Jing Jing always ordered takeout before. My heart is breaking, are Jing Jing and Feed Brother going to unlock new positions? Of course, there were more positivements, Jing Jing can live stream her dinner, its the perfect time for ate-night craving revenge. Compassionate Sister Hong: Jing Jing, show us this rich patron, to see if hes worthy or not. Feng Jun looked up at Sister Hong with a meaningful nce, Compassionate Sister Hong arent you more of a socialite? Sister Hong nced at him indifferently, Have a problem with me choosing this kind of name? Not at all, who dares have an opinion, Feng Jun answered with a smile, pausing briefly before adding, Its just that, Sister Hong, if I may be so bold Ive never felt yourpassion, only your social aptitude. Really. Sister Hong gave him a sidelong nce with a smile that was not quite a smile, Turns out Ive saved you twice for nothing? Chapter 120: It’s All About Temperament Chapter 120: Its All About Temperament Feng Jun and the others chatted and joked casually as they watched the livestream. The female streamer, who called herself I am just Jing Jing, seemed a bit aloof, but in fact, she wasnt very scheming. Someone coaxed her, saying that many streamers are doing outdoor livestreams, and since her poprity was average, why not livestream food? Her poprity wasnt too bad, but of course, she couldntpare to the big-name streamers, so she was obviously tempted. Then everyone continued to coax her, asking if her eating manners were unattractive. Surprisingly, she agreed to livestream herself eating. The screen showed that she did havepany, but she only brought one female friend to show her face, and two men whose backs were rarely filmed actually, they were hardly ever filmed from the front at all. They didnt take a taxi but rode in a BYD with an unclear license te number to a ce called Dynamic Seafood City, where they found both seafood barbecue and deafening music. Although Donglin City is not the provincial capital, the grade of Dynamic Seafood City is not low. The seafood ordered by Jing Jing would be considered luxury consumption in Zhengyang. Despite this, she pretended to be poor, saying that for the sake of livestreaming delicious food, she was going all out, even if it meant that she would need to eat dirt for the next few days. Of course, thats a typical way for streamers to summon gifts, no need to mention that. Its actually her femalepanion who teased her with augh, Arent you afraid of making your Brother angry with that kind of talk? After that, the focus of the camera was on the seafood, while another part was on the young people dancing to the music, which was also avable there. After watching for a while, Wang Haifeng spoke up and asked, Are any of those two men Wang Weimin? Feng Jun shook his head, Its not too clear. By the way, can you get her WeChat? He had the idea that he could see what was happening off-camera through her WeChat and nned to try this. Thats easy, Wang Haifeng immediately began to type quickly, Jing Jing, wanna add WeChat, is a sports car enough? Before Jing Jing could respond, others started to mor, A sports car and you dare to add our Jing Jing on WeChat? It should be a yacht to be about right. Whats a yacht? At least it should be a fairy tale castle; our Jing Jing cante that cheap. Fairy tale castle? Thats just the beginning! A kings package would be more like it. 666666666666, bring on the kings package! Anyway, these people were all about making a big deal out of watching the excitement. The streamer hadnt spoken yet, but they had already raised the price. Jing Jing was certainly going to seize the opportunity. Upon seeing this, she expressed her surprise with a smile, Oh my, has the price of my WeChat ID gone up again? Then lets go with the kings package. Thanks to all the darlings for your support. Damn it, Wang Haifeng cursed with augh, then nced at Feng Jun, The kings package My cow balls wont be enough, its over four thousand. President Feng, you do it. Sister Hong, upon hearing this, looked at him in astonishment, with a heavy look of surprise in her eyes, Really, just for a WeChat ID, to spend over four thousand? Is this burning a hole in your pocket or what? She was known as a person of the world, and in the Hongjie Clubhouse, there were also some shady deals, but she was genuinely surprised by the price. Over four thousand just for a WeChat ID without doing anything. Wang Haifeng justughed it off, Were just ying around, isnt it all for fun and excitement? No one is forcing you to give anything, but its a bit embarrassing not to. Usually, when people hype things up like this, I just leave or wait a while before asking again. Then Ill return the cow balls to you, Feng Jun replied with augh, My fresh ount isnt convenient to brush up a kings package all at once, but your ount is normal. Wang Haifeng was about to speak when, unexpectedly, I am just Jing Jing changed her expression slightly in the livestream and then smiled and said, Alright, thats it for todays livestream. Jing Jing has a bad stomach, have to stop broadcasting After she said that and waved her hand, the livestream went immediately dark. Immediately after, the chat exploded, Next to Jing Jing, that was Brother, right? Brother is jealous, cant a man be a bit more generous without dying? Indeed, as expected from the top of the leaderboard, rich and willful @A11 Day Long Dragon, not convinced? Why dont you also go for the top of the leaderboard? Damn! Wang Haifeng pped his thigh hard. Im toote! I should have asked for her WeChat just now. After pausing for a bit, he looked at Feng Jun suspiciously, What do you want her WeChat for? Feng Juns expression was rather odd as his left hand tapped on the mobile phone screen, a slight daze in his eyes. It was after a while that he spoke, With her WeChat, we could contact her anytime without waiting for her to stream, and who knows, if we get chatting, we might find out some insider information. You must be willing to wait forthat, Wang Haifeng chuckled and shook his head dismissively, Lao Feng, youre an old driver, but these young girls these days, what havent they seen? I doubt you can pry any information about Wang Weimin from her. Feng Jun cleared his throat with a cough, his expression strangely twisted as he spoke, Well I have already recognized him, that guy wearing the striped shirt, thats Wang Weimin. What? Wang Haifeng gaped in astonishment, You-you-you youre not mistaken, are you? Feng Jun nodded his head firmly in confirmation, No mistake. Originally, he had intended to use the WeChat app to open the other partys camera, but the person had exited too quickly. Then, an idea struck him, and he clicked into the live streaming room. Unexpectedly, he actually seeded. Jing Jing thought that leaving the live stream would be the end of it, but as she turned towards the man beside her, Feng Jun was able to see everything through the cameraa clear shot. If it wasnt Wang Weimin, then who else could it be? This guy really had some nerve. He ran away from Zhengyang, only to stop at Donglin City just 200 kilometers away. Notcontent with just hooking up with a female broadcaster, he didnt forget to indulge in entertainment. Of course, its not to say that Wang Weimin didnt have any sense of caution. At least he knew to avoid Jing Jings camera and didnt let her reveal his whereabouts. But how could he have imagined that some people in Zhengyang City would observe him through Jing Jings camera? Wang Haifeng had not expected such an answer himself. He stared nkly for a while, then swallowed with difficulty, I know you have hacker skills, but can you really hack into Bullfight Livestream? Hacker? Sister Hong tilted her head to look at Feng Jun, scrutinizing him as if she had just met him. What hacker, Feng Jun shot a nce at Wang Haifeng, Didnt you see me zoning out? It took me a while to remember, there was an angle earlier that could confirm that striped shirt was indeed Wang Weimin. No way? Wang Haifeng looked at him skeptically, thought for a moment, then shook his head, My vision is 20/20, and I couldnt recognize Wang Weimin at all, not even from the side. He had never seen Wang Weimin in person but had seen his photos and videos. There was a moment of profile, I just recalled, Feng Jun talked nonsense with a serious face. Since no one had recorded the video just now, obviously, it was his word against nothing. Then he extended a hand, patted Wang Haifeng on the shoulder, and smiled, Besides, when recognizing someone, the main thing is their aura. Youve never seen the person in real life andck that sense. I am very sure, it must be Wang Weimin. Wang Haifeng found this exnation somewhat eptable, so he stroked his chin in thought, This Dynamic Seafood City I know where it is. Are we heading to Donglin now? Well Do we need to? Feng Jun felt tempted, but he knew it wouldnt be easy to execute, The key point is we dont have the authority to arrest anyone. We need tomunicate with the Zhengyang police first. What if the news leaks? The probability of police leaking information was actually quite high. Jubaozhai had been operating in Zhengyang for many years. Chairman Wang had dared to openly threaten Feng Jun after the incident, showing his influence was not to be underestimated. Moreover, the crime Wang Weiminmitted wasnt too serious. Feng Jun could not forgive him because he was the one targeted and continuously harassed. He needed to settle this personal score and could only feel at ease after firmly punishing Wang Weimin. But thew does not cater to personal feelings. Even if Wang Weimin was identified as the mastermind, his crime was still attempted, and with Jubaozhai pulling strings behind him, it was debatable whether he would even be sentenced to three years. For a minor case like this, it wouldnt be a big deal for some police to leak information or give a heads-up, right? Why bother finding an ordinary cop, Xu Leigang waved his hand dismissively, speaking boldly, I have a childhood friend who is the captain of the armed police detachment there. I just need to tell him, and we can grab the bugger directly Has Jubaozhai put him on the online wanted list yet? The connections left by Commander Zhu were really extensive. The youngest son of the Xu Family, living in the militarypound, even had a detachment captain as a childhood friend. Noton the wanted list, I dont know, Feng Jun admitted, as he didnt have a degree inw, Maybe sent a cooperative investigation notice? Cooperative investigation notice, Xu Leigang seemed a bit troubled. Then, clenching his teeth, he said, Well, at least hes suspected of illegal activities. Well just make the arrest; it wont be an abuse of power. We shouldnt bother Brother Xu with such a small matter, Sister Hong smiled slightly, picked up her mobile phone, dialed a number, and then spoke firmly, Xiao Wen, I need two people pulled out from Dynamic Seafood City in Donglin How much? On the other end was a young mans voice, Sister Hong, speaking like that is too formal. Helping you out as a brother, isnt that expected? Who do we need? Its serious business Involved in a cooperative investigation notice, Sister Hong spoke frankly, Five enough? The young mans voiceughed, Serious business, then its even less appropriate to talk about money Any backgrounds to be wary of? The young boss of Jubaozhai, currently on the run, Sister Hong exined clearly, Its serious business, I wouldnt bother you otherwise Its a fair five- figure sum. Even if you dont want it, you cant let your subordinates work for nothing, right? The back and forth between the two carried on for a good while, and eventually, they stuck to the initial n proposed by Sister Hong. After hanging up, the young man on the other side pursed his lips in annoyance, swiped through his phone, reviewing the photos sent to him and sighing with a tinge of regret, For that amount of money, its hardly worth it I could have just owed her a favor. (Update done. Calling for monthly tickets, theres been no movement on them these past few days.) Chapter 121: Patterns of the Jianghu Chapter 121: Patterns of the Jianghu Even Feng Jun, who prided himself on his fortuitous encounters, had not expected to resolve Wang Weimins problem so effortlessly. What he had originally considered was to locate that fellows whereabouts through a reward, finish his pressing matters, and then deal with that cargo. However, because Wang Weimin paid little heed to the polices pursuit, Liang Haiqing easily guessed his hiding ce, and Feng Jun was able to lock onto the target with ease using his methods. This series of events went so smoothly that he almost could not believe ithad he really found the person so easily? Yet even so, he was in no hurry to catch the man. For one, he was not qualified to take action, and if he did, he might provoke disputes; for another, for the time being, it was really inconvenient for him to leave Zhengyang. What followed was even more surprising to him: Xu Leigang volunteered to mobilize armed police to help him capture the fugitive. Alright, it was because he intended to help the Xu Family out of unfair treatment, thus creating good karma and it wasnt anything out of the ordinary, but Sister Hong had also taken action, helping him catch Wang Weimin. He had to marvel, he had indeed made a few good friends; it was just that he had not achieved much before, so others did not lend a hand. Now that he had demonstrated his own value, people were no longer stingy with their assistance. Some might think that others were willing to help only to use Feng Jun for something, looking at it from a perspective of interest. But Feng Jun did not see it that way. He knew that being a valuable person did not necessarily mean one would receive helpthe Hongjie Clubhouse did not deal in jade, after all. If Sister Hong helped him, it was a favor; if not, it was her right. Not to mention, there was Jubaozhai backing Wang Weimin; helping Feng Jun would mean offending Jubaozhai. In this day and age, who would willingly provoke a formidable adversary for no good reason without sufficient profit? Therefore, Feng Jun was quite grateful for Sister Hongs involvement. What amazed him further was that less than twenty minutes after Sister Hongs call, a return call cameWang Weimin had already been caught and was currently being escorted to Zhengyang. Such efficiency was a bit frightening. After all, the Dynamic Seafood City might focus on seafood and barbecue, but as the earlier screen had shown, there were disco elements involved. Discos are filled with young people, reckless youths who are ignorant of the ways of the world. Its always a chaotic mix. The person who could run such an establishment was never simple. The guy named Xiao Wen, who managed to take someone out of there cleanly and efficiently, was even more extraordinary. And Sister Hong was able to casually give orders to himit really justified the term societal. However, at that moment, Feng Jun could no longer indulge in such reflections. How long will it take for them to bring the person here? he asked. Wang Haifeng answered promptly, If they take the highway, an hour and a half is enough It absolutely wont take two hours. Feng Jun turned to Sister Hong, What should we do then? Hand him over to the police? He was a bit worried about whether the police officer responsible for the reception would be reliable. You see, in many cases that are quite flexible, where theres a lot of room for maneuver, even someone like Liu Shuming, a very ordinary fitness coach, if someone pled his case after being found, he could get out of the police station with a rtively light price to pay. You dont have to worry about that, Sister Hong answered with a smile. Since theres an assist in the investigation notice, just leave him at the doorstep of a police station, and then notify the responsible local bureau. Once the two sides meet, the necessary procedures will be in ce. This move was quite ruthless; for any average police station, capturing a person on the investigation notice was undoubtedly a merit, even if it wasnt a major case. Undeniably, some credit is always better than none, so finalizing the handover was inevitable. For the responsible police bureau, however, it was much trickier. Once the proper procedures were followed and the criminal suspect was received from a fellow unit, any ensuing problems would fall on the receiving sides shoulders the likelihood of slipping through the cracks was nil, with the handover record in ce. Feng Jun couldnt help but marvel again: Sister Hong was truly deserving of her reputation in society, ying this game so slickly and without a second thought. Wang Haifeng, hearing this, was a bit puzzled, If we leave him at the police stations doorstep, arent we afraid that Wang Weimin will runaway? Leaving someone at the door surely meant the captors didnt want to show their faces, letting the police take care of the rest. But how to keep the person there without causing future trouble required thorough consideration. Coach Wang believed that if he were to do it, there would probably be two options. One was to cut Wang Weimins Achilles tendons; the man wouldnt be able to run awaythis wasnt his original idea; Zhengyang Citys gangsters often did this when dealing with their enemies. Another was to tie Wang Weimin there or knock him outin short, only one principle mattered: ensure that when the police found him, he could not leave in haste. Both methods had their pros and cons, but one thing was certain: no matter which was used, it would tantly leave evidence of third-party involvement, making it impossible for the police to feign ignorance. Then, the third party would definitely be investigated, and if the Achilles tendon were cut, that would involve intentional injury. Even if the person were tied up or knocked out, it would still be hard to escape the charge of uwful detention. Wang Haifeng just wanted to know how Xiao Wen, without meeting in person, could deliver someone intact to the police. This is too easy, Sister Hong casually replied, Pour two bottles of white liquor down his throat and just dump him at the door of the police station, drunk as a skunk. Wang Haifengs mouth twitched at the answer, and when he looked up, he identally caught sight of Xu Leigangs stunned face. Clearly, they both found it hard to ept that such a delicate beauty could be so worldly and casuallye up with such a solutionindeed worthy of the name Sister Hong. Sister Hong, however, didnt care about their reaction and was smiling at Feng Jun, Do you have any suggestions? After pondering for a moment, Feng Jun replied, Since its about drunkness, get a motorcycle and let him drink and drive Its normal to get injured in a crash, right? Damn! Hearing this, Wang Haifeng couldnt help but shudder inside, Drunk driving The scene would be hard to fake, prone to slips, and if it led to police investigation, it would be troublesome. What he actually wanted to say was, arent you being a bit too ruthless, kid? Catching the person should be satisfaction enough, yet youre thinking of injuring or crippling him? There was no expression on Sister Hongs face; she didnt think Feng Juns idea was too extreme. In this world, theres no love without reason, nor hate without cause. If Wang Weimin kept provoking time and again, then he should be prepared for the consequencesthose who live by the sword die by the sword. So she just nodded slightly, Haifengs concerns are valid. Our main goal is to get him locked up. If the third partys involvement is too obvious, that might give Jubaozhai an excuse to step in. Feng Jun was silent for a while, sighing softly, Then it seems theres only that option. Sensing his reluctance, Sister Hong spoke again, If you have any thoughts, speak up. There are no outsiders here. Feng Jun thought for a moment, then slowly began, My point is, if he can be made to drink, he could also be made to take, to drugs Sss Even Sister Hong, with all her experience, couldnt help but draw a sharp breath at this: Arent you being a little too harsh? But Wang Haifeng was the one who couldnt hold back, Lets skip that idea; drugs lets not get involved with that stuff. I dont want to touch that either, Feng Jun nced at him sideways, but I really cant stand it. What have I done to deserve his repeated targeting? If I hadnt reacted quickly, I would be the one with disabled legs now or even killed in a car ident. Wang Haifeng had felt Feng Jun was too vengeful, but revisiting the causes and consequences, he could only heave a sigh, That guy really brought it upon himself Two hourster, Wang Weimin was tossed at the doorstep of May First Police Station, reeking of alcohol, but he wasnt the only drunk; his driver, who had fled with him, was also there. Feng Jun and his group were sitting in a restaurant diagonally opposite the police station, watching the scene with grins. What followed need not be mentioned: A trainee police officer who happened to pass by discovered the two drunkards. He intended to help them into the police station to rest, but identally found out that one of them was the wanted Wang Weimin on a police lookout notice Having dealt with this matter, Feng Jun began arranging to move house the next day. He found, however, that although the vi in Peach Blossom Valley was nice and no one paid him much attention, the ess control system was a bit inconvenient. So, after moving most of his belongings to another vi, he left a few things behind. He decided to charge up there for a while since the less there was, the lower the risk of exposure. The money from the jade auction had also been gradually transferred to him, so he found Xu Leigang, indicating his desire to install a generator at the vi, along with a storage tank for arge influx of diesel. To his surprise, Xu Leigang straightforwardly suggested, No need for the hassle. How much power do you need? Ill have them run a dedicated line for you. Peach Blossom Valley was a rapidly developing tourist area with many infrastructure projects. Since tourism had its off and peak seasons, the electrical surplus there was huge, and the city ensured priority supplyno amount of electricity usage was considered too much. Life is full of ironies; when Feng Jun had desperately wished for a dedicated line, he had to beg and plead, subjected to others scrutiny. Now that he had the money for a substantial generator, the dedicated line came to him without effort. Feng Jun found it bitterly humorous. Since leaving Hongjie, barely more than two months had passed, and he had already rented three ces, each better than thest. Yet, none of these brought him a sense of belonging, always feeling like a mere passerby. He vowed quietly to himself, The next ce, I will buy it outright, no more renting! Just as he nned to go back to the mountain to continue charging, Zhang Wei called with good news, The sample of the silver coins you wanted is ready. Wannae check it out? Chapter 122: The Old Driver Takes Off Chapter 122: The Old Driver Takes Off Zhang Wei had someone make silver dors, and it took about a week before he could present a sample. However, that time wasnt wasted. When Feng Jun got the sample andpared it with his own silver dors, it was clear that the workmanship was more refined, even superior. The silver dors brought out from the mobile phone realm seemed somewhat crude and shoddy byparison, almost like fakes. The processing fee wasnt high, after all, this was the era of mass industry; once the mold was finished, everything else was simple. Now that Feng Jun had money, he didnt hesitate to ce an order for two tons and requested the mold be kept for potential future use. Zhang Wei found this request somewhat baffling, Isnt this just a prop for a movie? What, are you nning to shoot a sequel? Feng Jun couldnt really exin, so he simply chose not to, Just tell me straight up, can you do it or not? Its true what they say about people changingwhen they have money. Zhang Wei was a bit irked by Feng Juns tone, but hed earn amission from brokering the deal. With money as a motivator, he didnt press further, Itll take three to four days for a ton So for two tons, lets say seven days. If youre in a hurry, you can pay an expedited fee. As a humanities schr, Feng Jun wasnt very familiar with industrial processes, but the fact that it took a whole week to process two tons of silver into silver dors screamed small workshop levels. But, this was exactly what he wanted. The impressions on the stone ring in his possession were already very faint. Half a months charge wasnt even reaching the limit, so he might as well focus on charging it up. Thus, he secluded himself in the vi in the wilderness, staying there for a week. But this time, he wasnt solely focused on charging. In addition to that, he practiced the Tai Chi Breathing Technique and managed to master the fifth form. The Qi Force he could emit had be strong enough to shatter ss. Besides that, he maintained contact with the outside world. Apart from Wang Haifeng and Sister Hong, he also chatted with people like Feng Jing and Ye Qingyi on WeChat from time to time. On the morning of the eighth day, while Zhang Wei hadnt contacted him, Xu Leigang called to say that the dedicated line had been installed. Come take a look. If theres anything that needs tweaking, we can still make improvements. It had to be admitted that Xu Leigang was quite adept at handling Peach Blossom Valley. When Feng Jun checked the dedicated line, he found it to be extremely well implemented,plete with a power distribution room prepared especially for himall aplished in just seven days. ording to the powerpanys practices, the cost of the power distribution room was supposed to be borne by the property owner. When Feng Jun inquired about the cost, Xu Leigang casually waved it off, No charge, you dont need to worry about these things. Feng Jun wasnt one for pettiness. Considering that the vi would likely be returned to Xu Leigang in three years, he didnt bother to argue further, I appreciate your effort By the way, how are things going in Beijing? I dont know, Xu Leigang shrugged indifferently, Ive managed to raise the money anyway, and my brothers financial situation has improved somewhat. Still, I hear things arent going very smoothly There are bound to be some minor setbacks, but I guess its generally moving in the right direction. He seemed disinterested in discussing further, When are you moving in to celebrate your housewarming? Come on, this is practically your house, isnt it? Feng Jun rolled his eyes helplessly, A housewarming celebration Are you trying to mock me? Xu Leigang chuckled, then his expression sobered, By the way, I heard from Hai Feng that youre quite knowledgeable about smartphone apps? That guy is talking nonsense, Feng Jun said with a smile, shaking his head, Im a humanities schr, what do I know about apps? Xu Leigang didnt believe that. ording to Wang Haifeng, not only could this person alter smartphone data, but he could even sense if someone nearby on WeChat was a beauty. So he pressed on, Could you help me tap into someones phone calls? You name your conditions. Really? Feng Jun gave him a strange look, Tapping into calls Isnt that something for the authorities to do? Youre notcking ways to deal with them, are you? Being able to deal with them doesnt mean I can just tap calls, Xu Leigang said, rolling his eyes helplessly, You cant just use those devices whenever you like. Theres a protocol for everything. Well, then I cant help you, Feng Jun spread his hands, expressing his reluctance. He really didnt want to get involvedlet alone whether he had the ability or not, just considering that official agencies had to record their use, why would he invite trouble? However, considering Xu Leigang was a respectable associate and recalling that he once sought to contact the armed police for assistance, Feng Jun felt he shouldnt be too ungenerous. He nced at the others portly figure and his eyes lit up with an idea, Speaking of which why dont you try losing some weight? Dont you think I want to? Xu Leigang looked at him helplessly, But I have an innate deficiency, I ovepensated with supplements as a child, and dieting is just too exhausting. Even when Im determined, I can never stick with it for more than a few days. Upon hearing this, Feng Juns eyes rolled thoughtfully, Do you have no self-control when ites to eating, or do you gain weight no matter what you eat? Both, Xu Leigang responded without hesitation, clearly having given the matter some thought. Feng Jun frowned slightly at that; such conditions sounded quite troublesome. Yet after a pause, Xu Leigang looked earnest as he continued, Truthfully, my appetite isnt muchrger than the average persons. Its just that without eating, I get anxiety attacks, not that Im craving. The crux of the problem is, even if I eat less, I still gain weight If I really want to lose weight, then high-intensity exercise is the only way. But I just cant keep it up. I could manage for a dozen or so days, but several months? Thats where I draw the line. Feng Jun understood and nodded, Does anyone else in your family struggle with weight? Theyre overweight too, but thats just middle-aged spread. No one is as fat as I am, Xu Leigang replied seriously, I have an innate deficiency My mom was forty-six when she gave birth to me, an older mother. Feng Jun nodded as he listened, I have a type of medicine that might help you lose weight. Would you like to try it? You? A weight loss drug? Xu Leigang stared at him, mouth agape in shock, before breaking into loudughter after a moment, President Feng, youre joking Im not a young girl, and as an experienced driver, you should pick your passengers carefully, haha. Feng Jun was a bit annoyed by theughter and flicked his finger, sending a burst of finger-force out, snapping a twig as thick as a finger ten meters away. Xu Leigangsughter stopped abruptly, as if something had suddenly caught his throat, followed by a fit of violent coughing. After coughing for a while, he asked in shock, President Feng, was that you just now what you did? In truth, he had heard the whistle of the finger-force, but such a fantastical event urring before his eyes was a bit hard to believe. Feng Jun nced at him impatiently, If it wasnt me, do you think it was you? This, this this is too much, Xu Leigang said as he quickly ran over, his agility belying his size. He bent down to pick up the twig, examining it closely, especially at the break, for a good two minutes. Finally, he muttered, The break isnt smooth, it wasnt cut by a sharp instrument Then, he looked up at Feng Jun, asking incredulously, Did you really do this? Feng Jun gave him an exasperated look, this time toozy to even speak. Seeing this, Xu Leigang rallied, Do it again, Ill point out a twig for you, and if you can knock it down, Ill ept youre the real deal! Feng Jun couldnt help butugh at that before waving his hand dismissively, Forgetit, Im not after your approval. Go do whatever you were going to do. I kindly offered to help adjust your body, but since youre ungrateful and its not a loss for me, why should I insist on proving myself? Xu Leigang, realizing what he had said, picked up the fallen twig again, squeezing it and finding that it still oozed sap where it had snapped, obviously freshly broken. Immediately he put on a ttering smile, grinning like Maitreya Buddha, Dont be upset, President Feng, Boss Feng, Master Feng Was I wrong, is that not enough? Feng Jun looked at him with an expressionless face, but his eyes conveyed a rich message: dont be unreasonable. Alright, alright, Xu Leigang stepped forward, grabbing Feng Juns right hand with his plump hands and shaking it vigorously, Master Feng, Ill take that weight loss medicine to buy! Name your price. Its not a weight loss drug, Feng Jun held up a finger and shook it slightly, correcting him seriously. Its called the Body Tempering Pill, you know? Its specifically for bodily regtion, can repair innate deficiencies in vital energy, and also helps stabilize your foundation. Its perfect for your condition. Of course, you may choose not to believe I believe, I believe, Xu Leigang nodded incessantly, his cheeks quivering, I absolutely believe! He had figured it out; President Feng was the one who helped him resolve his financial issues, there was no reason hed cheat himputting it more bluntly, besides this vi, he had nothing else of value to be coveted. After hesitating for a moment, he asked cautiously, Your elixir does it have the effects of cleansing the marrow and transforming the sinews? There, he stopped even calling him President,1 switching to the more respectful you. Feng Jun was amused and wrinkled his nose disdainfully. This idea of cleansing the marrow and transforming the sinews had indeed taken deep root in peoples minds. After thinking for a while, he nodded slightly, Body Tempering well, you could say its part of cleansing the marrow and transforming the sinews, a bit like External Martial Arts While speaking, he bent down, picked up a walnut-sized rock, and casually pinched it between his thumb and forefinger, crushing it into dozens of smaller pieces, speaking casually, Just like that. Ssss, Xu Leigang sucked in a breath of cold air, bending down to pick up the pieces and gritting his teeth as he tried to crush them, to no avail, while his own fingers became painfully sore. Then, he just stood there, shaking his head with a bitter smile after a while. Next, his eyes rolled as he tentatively asked, Do you think I can afford it? (Updated, callingfor monthly votes.) Chapter 123: 123: Immensely Satisfying (First update to celebrate Alliance Leader Zhuang Zhou Haoze) Xu Leigang having this kind of reaction really wasnt surprising; although he didnt read online novels, there were many martial arts TV series these days. Others always say martial arts movies are fake, but regardless of whether theyre true or false, everyone has heard of the concepts involved. Pills that can renovate the sinews and cleanse the marrow are considered priceless treasures in martial arts novels, definitely protagonist-level treatment. Moreover, Xu Leigang was very clear that Feng Jun was not short on money; he himself owed the other party forty-five million which he had borrowed from him. If a guy who isnt short on cash brings out legendary pills, its obvious that one must worry whether they can afford them or not. Feng Jun was quite satisfied with his attitudeMy favor doesnt ask for anything in return, but if you dont appreciate it, then its rather disappointing. So heughed and said, If you were trying to buy it, you definitely couldnt afford it. Not to brag, but even if others wanted to buy it, I wouldnt want to sell it. Its just that I like the cut of your jib Im giving it to you for free. No way? Xu Leigangs mouth fell open slightly, his face incredulous, Such a good thing for free? Thats right, for free, Feng Jun nodded without hesitation, That day you asked the armed police brigademander for help, and today you helped me get a dedicated line set up. Its just were fated. Thats not such a big deal, Xu Leigang hurriedly waved his hands, a bit embarrassed, I havent even thanked you for the loan yet. Brothers should be heartfelt in their interactions. Yes, its about being heartfelt, Feng Jun smiled and nodded, Seeing how overweight you are, its too easy for problems to arise, so I thought Id help you adjust your body and lose some weight.
In fact, Xu Leigang was also afraid of health issues, reaching his age, he was acutely aware of the hazards of obesity, its just that he had never been determined enough to exercise and diet. However, as for Feng Juns sudden transformation from a private mine owner to a high-level martial artist, he still found it a bit hard to swallow, You used your martial arts to defeat those three robbers? Feng Jun scoffed with disdain, Those sorts of scumbags, I could take on a hundred of them with one hand. I just didnt want to draw attention to myself, so I only gave them a light punishment. He was bragging with that remark; at the time, his External Release of Internal Qi was merely beginning to touch upon the threshold. But since he was boasting, of course, he had to seem inscrutably profound to satisfy his vanity. As expected, Xu Leigang bought the whole exnation. Heughed and shook his head, Wang Weimin really doesnt know the treasures he has, getting on your bad side Right, those jade pieces of yours, they arent left to you by your sect, are they? Left by his sect? Feng Jun blinked, indeed, all along he had been scratching his head about how to exin the origin of the jade, hearing the other party actually making up such a scenario, he couldnt help but be momentarily stunned. Then, he replied ambiguously with augh, Is that important to you? Not important, not at all important, Xu Leigang was scared into shaking his head vigorously. At this moment, he had already fancied up many plots: Feng Jun was from a hidden sect, which possessed a huge stockpile of jade, and of course, given such a foundation, the quality of the jade must be exceptional. His own question had been far too hasty and improper. As for the miraculous Internal Qi and the strength to crush stones into powder, these were inheritances that one must possess within the sect. Following this train of thought, the existence of Pills that could cleanse the marrow and refashion the sinews was also usible. Carried by his excitement, he couldnt help but blurt out another question, Master Feng, do you take disciples? Feng Jun looked at him with a half-smile, Lao Xu, youre thinking too much If you ask again, youll lose everything. Alright, alright, I wont ask anymore, Xu Leigang hurriedly shook his head, joking aside, he shouldnt let the thought of seeking a master distract him from seizing the opportunity in front of him, and besides, the thing about favors is that they are built up graduallyhaste makes waste. So he expressed his decision very straightforwardly, Im very grateful that Master Feng is giving me this opportunity Do I need to prepare anything? No need, Feng Jun shook his head and after thinking for a moment, added, Just it might hurt a bit. Upon hearing this, Xu Leigang pped his chest, dering proudly, Pain Im not afraid of, Im from a military family, not so delicate.
He sounded confident, and Feng Jun naturally chose to believe him, following him into a guest room of the vi. Feng Jun still remembered when he took the Body Tempering Pill for the first time, he ate the entire pill, and Lang Zhen was quite surprised, saying that a person who hadnt started cultivation would only need one-third of a pill at first; otherwise, the pain would be unbearable. However, Feng Jun also remembered that after he swallowed that entire pill, he didnt feel any difort whatsoever. So he decided to feed Xu Leigang a quarter of a pill, assuming that such a dosage would be bearable even for an ordinary person.
Xu Leigang watched as Feng Jun took out a bottle from his bag and poured out a longan-sized, grayish-brown pill. While his mind was bubbling with excitement, he saw the other party cut the pill in two. The pill wasnt too big to start with, and after being halved, it became even smaller. As he saw Feng Jun about to split those two halves again, Xu Leigang spoke up, No need to divide it further, I have a big throat, I can definitely swallow half. He felt a twinge of heartache when he saw the tiny bits of pill residue fall onto the table This was the Body Tempering Pill used for cleansing the marrow and transforming the sinews, after all. Feng Jun nced at him and said, This is your first time taking it, you can only have a quarter, otherwise, it will hurt a lot. If he had said the pill was too potent and he might not be able to withstand it, Xu Leigang probably wouldnt have said anything. But hearing that it would be painful, Xu Leigang wouldnt agree, Its fine, Ive already said, a military brat doesnt fear this. Feng Jun hesitated before speaking, The pill is quite potent, and you havent cultivated any sense of Inner Qi. By the time he mentioned the potency of the pill, it was a bit toote. Where would Xu Leigang concede to others? When you hadnt cultivated a sense of Inner Qi, did you also eat this much at one time? Im different from you, Feng Jun answered matter-of-factly, The first time I took one, I didnt feel anything, but how can youpare yourself to me? Upon hearing this, Xu Leigang couldnt help his fiery temper, even knowing the other was a master, Then Ill take a whole one too, even if Im not as good as you, I shouldnt be that far off Alright, half at least? He was rather dissatisfied initially, but as he noticed Feng Junsplexion getting worse, his voice got lower, and in the end, he settled for half. In fact, Feng Jun thought that it didnt really matter if he took half, since he had taken a whole one without issue. However, Lang Zhen was very serious at the time, and he knew that the physique of the natives of the mobile phone ne was somewhat stronger than that of people in the real society, which is why he decided to let Xu Leigang take a quarterultimately, he couldnt harm a friend.
Now, this guy was insisting on taking half, and he didnt want to dampen his enthusiasm, so he nodded, Alright, then half it is. The Body Tempering Pill took effect the moment it was ingested. Xu Leigang swallowed half and blinked, It seems a bit warm He hadnt spoken for five seconds before he let out a muffled groan, clutching his stomach and slowly curling up, getting smaller and smaller. In the end, he couldnt even sit on the sofa, clutching his stomach and squatting on the ground, then slowly lying down on the carpet, his face turning deathly pale, his nostrils ring rapidly, and he looked as if he was in unbearable pain. But stubbornly, he clenched his teeth and didnt make a sound of pain. After a while, his whole body began to tremble, beads of sweat the size of beans rolled down his forehead, and soon, he was sweating profusely all over, drenching him as if he had fallen into a soup. Even so, he did not cry out in pain; only unintelligible moans emanated from his throat. Finally, he couldnt bear it anymore and let out a hoarse shout, Ugh, I really want a smoke Before he could finish speaking, his eyes rolled back in his head, and he fainted. Damn, he really is a tough guy, Feng Jun smacked his lips. He had long heard that when people suffer unbearable pain, they can faint from it, and this is actually a kind of instinctual self-protection mechanism of the body. But while he had heard about it, this was the first time he had witnessed it. He had a good impression of Fatty Xu, but that was just because he liked his look. He never expected that such a chubby, harmless-looking fellow, who seemed unable to take much hardship, would actually have such formidable endurance. Indeed, one should never judge a book by its cover. Fatty Xus frequent ims of being able to endure hardship were indeed not boastful.
About ten minutester, Xu Leigang woke up and called out painfully, Water, water I need water. He had to drink water; in just those short ten minutes, he had sweated out almost six or seven pounds. Gulping down two bottles of mineral water, Fatty Xus mouth leaked a trace of fresh blood, clearly showing that his lips had been bitten through, and then, he fainted once again. Xu Leigang fainted a total of three times, each time waking up to drink a lot of water. The third time he woke up was an hourter. Lying on the floor and gasping for air for half an hour, he slowly climbed up and sat on the floor with a hoarse voice, Damn that was exhrating. Feng Jun had retreated to outside the room and watched him from a distance, How do you feel? Very very invigorating, Xu Leigang answered breathlessly, This little pill really packs a punch. I feel so hungry I could eat a whole cow Why are you standing so far away? Feng Jun wrinkled his nose and fanned the air with his hand, Havent you noticed you reek right now? Stink? Xu Leigang lifted his arm, sniffed his forearm, rubbed his face, and then smelled his hand, speaking puzzledly, I dont feel it Maybe Im nose-blind? Then, he stood baffled, before suddenly shouting excitedly, Feng Jun, Master Feng theres oiling out of my body, is this the dirt secreted by the cleansing of the marrow and the transformation of the sinews? It should be I guess? Feng Jun replied uncertainly, then fanned in front of his nose again, Im saying, can you go and take a bath? Ill be staying around here soon. Right away, Xu Leigang struggled to stand up, No, this room doesnt have a bathtub. I need to find one with a tub, to soak first (First update, congrattions to Sect Leader Zhuang Zhou Haoze, the extra update is here. Shouldnt there be some monthly tickets by now?)
Chapter 124: 124 Amazement to the Heavens (Second Update) The Body Tempering Pill caused significant pain which wasnt exactly miraculous in terms of weight loss-it could, at best, be equated to extensive dehydration. But Xu Leigang was already convinced of its value. He felt much lighter, or in his own words, he had never felt his body as light as it was now. Of course, such feelings were rather subjective, but there were objective signs too-his body exuded arge amount of impurities. This phenomenoncked systematic scientific evidence, but many martial arts and fantasy novels described it consistently and coherently. Therefore, Xu Leigang was certain that Feng Jun wasnt scamming him. If he had harbored any doubts before, the pain he endured vanquished everyst one of them. After he finished bathing and the odor in his room had dissipated, it was already noon. He picked up the phone and ordered arge table of takeout, wolfing it down before consulting with Feng Jun, Master Feng, how many Body Tempering Pills do I need to consume to feel the qi? To develop a sense of qi, you need a cultivation technique, Feng Jun nced at him and answered leisurely, As for how many? Youre overthinking it Im helping you lose weight, just this one pill. In fact, he had plenty of Body Tempering Pills on hand, but given his interaction with Xu Leigang, one was more than enough. Judging by thetters reaction, the pills effectiveness was indisputable. In the Mobile Phone dimension, the Body Tempering Pill was a rtively basic pill and wasnt too expensive; one could buy them inrge quantities if willing to pay. However, to Feng Juns knowledge, he was the only person who could bring these pills into the real world.
Since he was the only one capable of this, there was no need to consider the pills price in that dimension. These days, the most lucrative business is a monopoly, and all he needed to think about was how much this pill was worth in the real world. If he supplied Body Tempering Pills inrge quantities, he would be a focal point in others eyes, which might have unpredictable consequences. So for now, he didnt n to openly supply them, but rather to decide based on future developments. Thinking back, he found it somewhat amusing that when he came upon this fantastic opportunity, his dream was to get rich through smuggling. Unexpectedly, he ended up smuggling neither cosmetics nor electronics, nor military hardware nor drugs, but still dabbled in smuggling-and it wasnt just international smuggling, but dimensional smuggling, involving jade and pills. The jade trade was his first pot of gold, which he saw could bring in steady ie, but couldnt expand indefinitely. Therefore, smuggling pills might be a good next step. As for Xu Leigangs desire to obtain cultivation techniques, Feng Jun didnt consider it for the time being. Their connection, signified by one Body Tempering Pill, had been more than sufficient. If Fatty Xu wanted more, it would depend on how he performed. It wasnt that Feng Jun was stingy, but thats just how the world worked-you get what you pay for. The saying Tiny favors can lead to huge grudges wasnt without merit. Xu Leigang realized this too. Initially, he thought pawning his house was a huge favor to his Second Brother, but now he recognized that he was the one who had benefitted the most. His gratitude towards Feng Jun instantly turned into an all-embracing effort to ingratiate himself. After all, this was cultivation, the stuff of martial heroes in legends. Compared to such a mythical existence, real-life society seemed utterlyckluster, didnt it? Feng Jun gave him the Body Tempering Pill not solely because he took a liking to him. That afternoon, in front of Xu Leigang, he began charging himself with electricity, gripping each end of a wire. Witnessing this scene, Xu Leigangs eyes nearly popped out. Holy shit, a few hundred amps of current, and Master Feng seemed unbothered? Even if he wasnt particrly academically inclined in school, he knew perfectly well what a few hundred amps meant for an ordinary person-it could probably incinerate someone into ash. Though filled with questions, he dared not disturb the masters training. At dinner, he finally mustered the courage to ask, Master Feng, the technique youre cultivating is it the Thunder Technique? No wonder the master bought a generator. Xu Leigang had initially thought it was all martial arts fiction, but this was like witnessing something out of a fantasy novel. Feng Jun looked up at him, then continued eating, I dont want to deceive you, so Ill just say two words its not!
If it wasnt then it wasnt. Xu Leigang didnt mind, as he reckoned that someone practicing cultivation like Master Feng was definitely beyond mere martial arts-at the very least, it had to be advanced martial arts, to make any sense. Otherwise, even using an electric current for body refinement, one wouldnt use such a high voltage. The next day, Xu Leigang continued to eagerly run errands with great vigor, for he had discreetly learned that even Wang Haifeng and Sister Hong didnt know the specifics about Feng Juns background. By that ount, wasnt he the person Master Feng preferred to take under his wing the most? He absolutely had to seize this opportunity firmly. Feng Jun guessed his cautious thoughts and then told him very directly, No matter when, the higher the quality of the resources, the scarcer they be. I hope you understand that.
I understand, I really do, Xu Leigang nodded repeatedly, Youll see I perform well. That very afternoon, he got his chance to show off. Zhang Wei called to say that two tons of silver ingots had been made, and Feng Jun coulde to collect them. Two tons of silver ingots, a total of forty thousand pieces including the processing fee, equalled over eight million Chinese yuan. Xu Leigang volunteered enthusiastically, saying he would help him find a few soldiers at the military district to deliver the goods to the ce President Feng specified. Where did Feng Jun have a specified ce? He couldnt just carry such heavy silver ingots wherever he wanted, so he asked, Is it safe to put them in the vi? Safe, absolutely safe, Xu Leigang guaranteed without any hesitation, excitement spreading across his face. If theres any ident, Ill cover it with doublepensation! He had to seize such a precious opportunity. Although the silver ingots seemed a bit odd, as long as they could be sold, he could buy them. Doublepensation was just over ten million yuan at most He could afford to give up his vi. When he said this, Zhang Wei was also present and knew that this man was Zhu Renxia1 s son. Although fallen on hard times, he still had quite a way with the military. Zhang Wei was puzzled why the son of Commander Zhu would adopt an almost servile attitude, to curry favor with Feng Jun. So he cautiously asked, Brother Xu, do you have any coboration with Boss Feng? How could 1 dare to coborate with him? Xu Leigang denied firmly, shaking his head, Isnt this because President Feng lent me a sum of money? We have to be conscientious. Zhang Wei had heard about this from Wang Haifeng, but at this moment, he felt something was off and gave him a strange look, You dont dare to coborate with Feng Jun, rather than not wanting to? Xu Leigang became a bit upset and deftly changed the subject, Xiao Zhang, now that weve met, if theres anything you need from the military, just look for me.
Zhang Wei was no fool and caught the hint, so he exchanged pleasantries before taking his leave. However, his curiosity wasnt diminished in the least. He decided to call Wang Haifeng. After hearing about it, Wang Haifeng was also baffled, Thats odd. Xu Leigang feeling grateful to Feng Jun is normal, but that guy is really proud. Why would he not dare to work with Feng Jun? While they were pondering their doubts, Xu Leigang had people carry the bags loaded with silver ingots into his house, and then he asked solicitously, Master Feng, do you want to leave these soldiers here to help watch the ce? No need, Feng Jun shook his head, This is no longer the military district. Bringing them here would be making an exception, wouldnt it? Hearing Feng Juns response, Xu Leigang immediately suggested, Its fine. They can just wear in clothes. I can call a few nonmissioned officers over. Theyre not usually busy and would be more than happy to be on good terms with me. Still, no need, Feng Jun continued to decline, but seeing the other party s clout in the military, he was reminded of something. By the way, could you help me get some weapons? Xu Leigang hesitated for a moment before asking, What kind of weapons? At the very least it should be a semi-automatic rifle, Feng Jun stated cautiously, Of course, the greater the firepower, the better. PAI mortars or something would also be fine. You know that small arms like handguns are meaningless to me. Xu Leigang wasnt surprised by this. In his view, with Master Fengs ability to break branches from afar with his finger force, he hardly needed a handgun. But a semi-automatic rifle? That was truly giving him a hard time. Master Feng, were in Huaxia, not the United States. PAI mortars are you joking? Grenadeunchers are also fine, Feng Jun answered seriously, not annoyed by the refusal. In fact, as a citizen of the empire, he was well aware of the countrys resolve to control firearms, Rest assured, I wont use them domestically. Not use them domestically Xu Leigangs eyes shifted before he asked cautiously, Well if you can ept delivery overseas, then maybe I can figure something out. Would you want a TANK? What do I need that for? Feng Jun rolled his eyes, clearly not amused, Id rather have a self-propelled HUO cannon than a TANK. Xu Leigang chuckled and nodded, I could arrange that do you really want it? I wouldnt know how to use it, plus it would require going abroad, Feng Jun shook his head, Never mind, I wont force you. How about a few tons of TNT that shouldnt be too hard for you, right? In the Mobile Phone ne, aside from defenses, many martial artists possessed high agility, making ordinary rifles not very effective. It was really explosions and drugs that could do some damage, potentially useful by taking out many at once. A few tons of TNT? Xu Leigangs eyes widened in shock, then he gave a wry smile and gestured, Spare me, Id rather help you get a few truckloads of shells those are routinely destroyed every year, and I could work something out. After saying this, his eyes flickered before lighting up, Wait a moment, destroyed shells hey, I might actually be able to get you a PAI mortar. Are you sure you want it?
Chapter 125: Brown-Nosing Opportunity (Three updates for monthly votes) Chapter 125: Brown-Nosing Opportunity (Three updates for monthly votes) Mortars are actually weapons for the poor, not only light and flexible, capable of being carried on the run, but also simple to operate. Of course, the key point is that the technological content of mortars is genuinely not high; they can be made in a manual workshop. In contrast, the technology required to make mortar shells is significantly moreplex. Xu Leigang initially didnt consider mortars because such powerful firearms arent something ordinary people dare to trade in-their destructive power is much greater than that ofmon handguns and rifles. When New China was founded, there were spies who quietly set up mortars in the Imperial Capital, nning to bombard Tiananmen during the celebration. Setting aside the specifics of that incident, just the fact of owning mortars enabled them to attempt such an attack. Who would have the courage with just automatic rifles? Xu Leigang had subconsciously ruled out mortars until it was mentioned that shells had to be destroyed every year. Then he realized, so what about mortars. The mortar shells are the key. To put it more bluntly, having the shells means it doesnt really matter if you have a mortar; the method of knocking and throwing to kill the enemy is often depicted on TV. Moreover, as long as there arent high requirements for precision and safety, a piece of seamless steel tubing could be turned into a mortar at any street factory. Mortars Feng Jun hesitated. Despite Xu Leigang being cautious in his actions, fearing idents, he was also quite vignt-you worry about me causing trouble, but Im also worried about being implicated by you. In the end, he still shookhis head, Forget it, dont worry about the mortar, just get me the shells, the kind that explode upon impact Eh, Im really confused, just get me hand grenades. Hand grenades are good indeed, Xu Leigang immediately realized as well, these also have to be destroyed annually. Of course, he had to confirm one thing, Youre sure you wont use them domestically, right? Yeah, Feng Jun nodded, thought for a moment, and then added another sentence, Ask around overseas for me as well. If theres TNT, save it for me; Ill have time to pick it upter. Save TNT if there is any? Xu Leigangs mouth fell open, staring at the other in astonishment. He found these two short sentences together incredibly incongruous. How much TNT do you need? This is a matter among us cultivators, Feng Jun spoke seriously, Its pointless if theres too little. It wont affect real society anyway; just rest assured. Oh, Xu Leigang nodded absentmindedly, this time he caught a new term-cultivator. It seems that Master Feng really does have a side the world does not understand. He wondered if this cultivator was also a practitioner of cultivation. He didnt dare to ask more, but thinking of the oddshaped silver dors he saw today, he couldnt help but inquire, Those silver dors are they used y cultivators too? Yes and no, Feng Jun answered, distracted. He thought that cultivation practitioners from the mobile phone dimension probably used Spirit Stones more, while silver dors were likely used by mortals and martial artists in the secr world. Xu Leigang was utterly confused, but dared not ask any further. So he decided to leave and not disturb Master Feng in practicing the Thunder Technique. However, seeing how well-behaved he was, Feng Jun then remembered something, Lao Xu, I bought a generator for my family. Theres always power outages at my parents shop Could you arrange for someone to help deliver it? Whether he could or not was there even a question? Absolutely he could! Hearing that he could ingratiate himself with Feng Juns parents, Xu Leigang nodded without hesitation, No problem, Ill escort the truck personally, deliver it and set it up, teaching your uncle and aunt how to use it. Fatty Xu was also a person in his forties, not much younger than Feng Juns parents, yet he called them uncle and aunt as naturally as could be. Feng Jun intended to say that there was no need for Xu to go personally, as he still needed his help to find hand grenades and explosives, but then he thought that delivering the generator for his parents was an act of filial piety, and having such a proper- minded person for the task was fitting. So he nodded his head, Find the hand grenades and stuff as quickly as possible; Ill need them soon Oh, and with my parents, dont say too much. Got it? Got it, Xu Leigang nodded, thinking to himself that it seemed Master Feng had obtained some opportunity, while his parents remained ordinary folks. However, he didnt underestimate Feng Jun simply because he wasnt from a hidden family; instead, a strong desire arose in his heart: If you, amon person, can obtain an opportunity, why cant I strive for it? Of course, the striving he had in mind wasnt things like killing for treasure. In real society, brainless viins like those in web novels really arentmon, or more urately, the social order is good now, and things like killing for treasure arent very feasible. Not to mention, he was well aware of how tough Feng Jun was, and even if he wanted to rob treasures, he wouldnt know what to take. In short, Xu Leigang had no such intentions. His thinking was simple: I dont care how you got your opportunity, but if you did, then by getting in good with Master Feng, maybe I will also get a chance someday. So he expressed frankly, For hand grenades and the like, I just need to give them a heads up, no need to handle it myself. Delivering the generator for your uncle and aunt, thats the real deal Where should I pick up the generator. Where to pick it up? Feng Jun pondered for a moment; he had purchased two fifty-kilowatt generators, one at a street factory and the other at a remote vi. However, the one at the street factory was his fallback n, which he didnt intend to use just yet. The old watchman at the factory wasnt too reliable, but he didnt care even if the generator was lost. His so-called contingency n was to use these arrangements to catch a breather when he was at his wits end. Another generator could be taken from the vi-the main house there had an evenrger one. However, he intended to use this generator in the mobile phone dimension. That shabby ce had not only ack of entertainment activities at night but also poor lighting. As he gradually became integrated into that dimension, he nned to bring light to it. After giving it some thought, he finally decided, Forget it, Ill just buy them another one. Ill contact Wang Haifeng. Contact him for what? Xu Leigang clearly expressed his opposition. Why ? offer such a perfect opportunity to brown-nose the master to someone else. I can get you one I guarantee itll be top-notch quality. Feng Jun thought for a moment and then nodded, Alright, Ill leave these two matters to you then. No trouble at all, its only right, Xu Leigang replied with a smile, then pped his chest, Youve helped me with my health, its only natural I do my part in small things By the way, that Body Tempering Pill, when can I take another? Feng Jun recalled what Lang Zhen had said, You can take it tomorrow. Then he looked at the other man with a smirk, This time, half or a quarter. Half it is Xu Leigang answered without hesitation. However, he paused shortly afterward and spoke again, But I still need to deliver the generator to my uncle and aunt I need to ensure Im in good condition. Haha, Feng Jun couldnt helpughing twice before he slightly nodded, Then take a quarter, and when you return, Ill give you another quarter. Although Xu Leigang was obese, he was a typical man of action. He arranged for the generator on the same day and took a quarter of the Body Tempering Pill the following morning. The duration of the pills effects didnt shorten due to the reduced dosage, but the pain was significantly lessened. Xu Leigang even managed to deliver the generator to Feng Juns parents in the afternoon. With his departure, only Feng Jun was left in the vi at Peach Blossom Valley. By this time, Feng Jun had charged his energy quite a bit, but he wasnt in a hurry to go to the mobile phone dimension. After bringing the generator and gold to Peach Blossom Valley, he still needed to wait for Xu Leigang to bring the military hardware. During this period, Feng Jun got along very well with Feng Jing, but since there were too many valuable things in the vi, he couldnt go out, and Feng Jing refused toe to the Peach Blossom Valley vi to see him. They were both adults, after all. A woman going to a mans house alone implies certain things, something they were both clear about, and Feng Jing, being a great beauty, had encountered too many ill-intentioned harassers. Even though she trusted Feng Juns character to some extent, she wouldnt take the initiative to visit him. Not to mention, she had her pride to consider. So, her conversations with him mainly revolved around stocks. Although Feng Jun had ced over two million in the securitiespany, he had truly never bought or sold any stocks, so during these days while he was powering up, he didnt stop pondering over the stock market. Looking at the securities firms app on his mobile phone, he even felt the urge to click it with his left hand C wondering what would happen if he did click. The day was overcast as he was performing his Tun Na breathing exercises in the vis courtyard when a car stopped outside the gate, followed by the doorbell ringing. Feng Jun didnt bother to check the inte system with a video doorbell, and instead walked around from the backyard. Then, he saw three people standing outside the iron gate-a middle-aged couple and a robust young man. The middle-aged couple was well dressed with an air of sophistication, especially the man. Even though he was stocky with a face full of coarse features, far from genteel, he had a strong presence and an amiable vibe. The feeling he exuded was hard to describe, but if aparison was necessary it was somewhat simr to Brother Biao, touted as Chinas top phnthropist. The middle-aged woman was graceful. Even though she was no longer young, it was clear that she must have been a great beauty in her youth. Feng Jun wasnt sure if these three were here for Xu Leigang, so he asked in a deep voice, Who are you looking for? The middle-aged woman looked at him expressionlessly and spoke coldly, Are you Feng Jun? Upon hearing her tone, Feng Jun promptly pulled out his mobile phone, turned on the camera function, aimed it at them, and responded, Yes, Im Feng Jun. What is your business here? The sturdy young man lifted his hand pointing at him, speaking indifferently, You put the phone down. What Feng Jun hated the most was this arrogant attitude as if the person owned the ce. He replied expressionlessly, This is my vi, my yard who the hell are you to tell me what to do in my own home? (Third installment, loudly calling for monthly tickets.) Chapter 126: Drawing Lines (One more to congratulate League Master Cold-blooded Animal) Chapter 126: Drawing Lines (One more to congratte League Master Cold-blooded Animal) The muscr young man heard Feng Juns words and raised an eyebrow, looking a bit eager to try. However, in the end, he controlled his emotions and simply turned his head to nce at the middle-aged man who seemed to be Brother Biao. The middle-aged man wore a smile, but that smile was so fake it was painful, Boss Feng, Im here to discuss some business with you. Not interested, Feng Jun furrowed his brow and tly refused. Just by the other partys attitude, he wouldnt want to discuss any business, nor was he interested in hearing the detailsIm not short of money. The mans face still sported a smile, but it became even more artificial, Boss Feng, Ie to you in earnest, and youre not even interested in listening? Feng Jun considered himself a person of principles and, hearing the other party mention sincerity, knew he had to give a proper response. So he pointed at the other two people and spoke indifferently, Before we talk, control your two dogs first. I dont like speaking with people who have no manners. The woman, upon hearing this, was furious, Kid, I havent settled ounts with you yet, and you dare to insult me? Sick in the head! Feng Jun nced at her dismissively and turned to leave, No deal, I only interact with people. His departure was resolutehe didnt say things like if you have the guts, just barge in; it wasnt necessary. If the other party was foolhardy enough to actually force their way in, he wouldnt mind teaching them a lesson. Huaxias national conditions differ from the United States; even within ones own home, the homeowner doesnt have the right to use unlimited force, let alone limited forceguns are banned, what would you shoot with? In short, this uniquely Chinese form of homeowners rights provides quite a level of protection for illegal entrants, but Feng Jun didnt care. After all, this is Peach Blossom Valley, where homeowners are generally dominant, and Lei Gang has connections that reach to the sky. As long as the other party dares to force their way in, he dares to take action. Seeing him leave without hesitation, the man sighed, Boss Feng, I am Wang Tiechen. Ie with the utmost sincerity, hoping to turn enmity into friendship with you. Wang Tiechen? Feng Jun turned his head, his expression a mixture of a smile and a sneer, Youre not threatening me this time? Wang Tiechen was Wang Weimins father, the Chairman of Jubaoge. Thest time he spoke with Feng Jun, his tone was quite haughty. Then, that woman is very likely Wang Weimins mother. No wonder her tone was so aggressive from the moment she opened her mouth. Chairman Wang, hearing Feng Jun mention their previous conversation, didnt show any embarrassment but answered with a smile, Last time, I didnt realize how widely connected you were, managing to get in touch with Commander Zhu. I apologize for my presumptuousness and hope for your forgiveness, Boss Feng. Feng Jun didnt like the popr rhetoric of Im weak so Im right, but he also didnt buy the logic of Im strong so Im right. So, he just sneered coldly, Jubaoge really knows how to cater to the crowd, sizing people up. Of course, Wang Tiechen nodded without hesitation, in the jewelry business, you must understand how to deal with people ordingly And indeed, he had his own set of theories which he upheld with conviction, Talking up a storm to a broke person, they still cant afford it. There might even be some unexpected problems. Theres an old saying, the poor hatch schemes while the rich grow kindness, and thats the truth. Feng Junughed disdainfully, Now I see where Wang Weimin gets his terrible temper from; it runs in the family. Despite your bullying the weak and fearing the strong, you can spin a set of perverse arguments. Thats quite shameless. The graceful woman, hearing this, was again infuriated. She couldnt tolerate him insulting her son and now her husband, Bully the weak and fear the strong? Cut Are you even considered strong? Of course, Im very strong, Feng Jun winked at her, then let out a lecherousugh, Dont believe me care to try? Being able to say such shameless words, his taste was indeed heavy. However, as far as he was concerned, the other party had repeatedly provoked him, sending the younger generation and then the elders, time and again, each time with such arrogant attitudes. Did they really think he wouldnt stoop low? The woman, however, didnt re up with much anger. Her chest heaved intensely a couple of times, then she sneered coldly, With your rogue nature, my son is older than you. So what if hes older? Feng Jun scoffed. He was willing to respect the elderly, but for those who unted their age and misbehaved, he had no shortage of harsh words, For all you know, your son might be crawling into bed with you for a refining, but its hard to say if hes strong enough. The term refining was a dialect used in Funiu Province to insult someone, simr to the literary phrase to rake over the ashes, and it didnt merely mean sifting through the ashes. Even if the woman could normally keep her cool, upon hearing this she couldnt help but explode with rage, Bastard, are you courting death? Feng Jun couldnt be bothered with her; it was Wang Tiechen who raised his hand to stop his wife from continuing and then asked with a stern face, Boss Feng, youre not giving me any face at all? All this while he had been all smiles, but now he finally showed his dissatisfaction, clearly unhappy with Feng Juns venomous words. But did Feng Jun care? He chuckled coldly, I thought you only knew how to smile. Looks like youve got a temper too Give you face? Why should I, just because you have more flesh on your face? Wang Tiechen was choked by these words and couldnt stand it, while his wife called out in anger, Were giving you face, dont shamelessly reject it. Someone in the capital has spoken, intending to cut all ties with you Do you really want to seek your own death? Feng Jun didnt even nce at her but said indifferently, I dont talk to mad dogs. The woman was so angry that she was about to rush forward but was grabbed by Wang Tiechen. Then Chairman Wang looked at Feng Jun oddly, Young man, think carefully do you really want to make an enemy of Jubaozhai? It was Wang Weimin who chose to be my enemy first, Feng Jun replied indifferently, It makes no sense that your son cane after me, but I can only reconcile with you If you do something wrong, you have to pay the price. I am willing to pay the price, seeing him mention the price, Wang Tiechens face improved a bit, I havee today to discuss cooperation with you. I have no interest in cooperating with you, not in the past, nor will I in the future, Feng Jun said, expressionless with an upromising tone, I have no trouble selling my goods and have no interest in buying anything from you If youre not convinced, juste at me. Tiechen, Ive said it before, theres no need to seek out this little bastard, the woman yelled loudly, her beautiful eyes slightly bloodshot, Look, now youve humiliated yourself, havent you? However, Wang Tiechen replied with undisturbedposure, How can we know it wont work without trying? We always start with courtesy before resorting to force Thats the way things are, right, Boss Feng? Courtesy before force? Feng Jun couldnt help butugh out of anger, You came here baring your fangs, and you call that courtesy before force? He knew, of course, they hade for Wang Weimin, who was trapped in jail. But right at the start of theirmunication, Wang Weimins mother acted with extreme arrogance was this an attitude for solving problems? Could it be your son is a free gift with a phone top-up? But Wang Tiechen just spread his hands, answering dismissively, Whats wrong with that? We simply wanted to remind you that, although Weimin is locked up in the detention center, Jubaoge is not without the power to retaliate. You need to consider the price you might pay for being our enemy. Its always the same with the powerful, their thought process is different from ordinary people. Even though Jubaoge came asking for Feng Jun to extend his grace, they were not pleading blindly but instead chose to disy their arrogance once more. The logic isnt without reason. In real society, many disputes are resolved because both parties realize that continuing to tangle will only result in mutual destruction, which is utterly pointless. Therefore, Wang Weimins mothers attitude bes understandable she wants to remind the other party through her show of strength: dont think youre winning now, if Jubaoge wont y ball, youll be in endless troubleter on. However, where would Feng Jun be afraid of this? He chuckled dismissively, It was your Jubaozhai who chose to be my enemy first. Since you started this, you dont get to say when it ends. Wang Tiechen looked at him grimly, gave him a deep look, and said, Fine, Ill wait for you to say its over. After saying that, he turned and left; without eptance of a reconciliation, he wasnt even interested in making threats; it woulde down to their own abilities. His wife, however, red at Feng Jun fiercely and provocatively said, Im going to get my son out right now, out on medical bail Ill show you, bastard, what Jubaoge is capable of in Zhengyang! Feng Jun chuckled dismissively, then picked up his mobile phone, shook it at her, and said yfully, Now Im a bit scared. I wonder, under what illness will you arrange for him to be medically bailed out? Wang Weimins mothers face changed instantly, anger made her forget that his camera had been on all along, You youre really shameless! Feng Jun grinned, Using a camera to record what happens is shameless, so what do you call tantly ying with thew? Enough, Wang Tiechen turned his head, scolded his wife, Stop wasting words with him. Our son has been slightly abnormal mentally since he was young, and you, his mother, know it. Chairman Wangs attitude was also quite clear, you want to know under what pretext we will arrange a medical bail? Fine, its under the pretext of mental illness, lets see if you can stop that. Hearing this, Feng Jun narrowed his eyes slightly; the gall of Jubaoge was truly extraordinary, daring to confront him openly in front of the camera. Truthfully, using mental illness is indeed a smart move; how many people have escaped legal sanctions using that guise. Feng Jun knew that they have deep roots in Zhengyang City, with far-reaching connections that he could not match. If they really managed to get a certificate of mental illness, he had no good countermeasures to stop them. But how could he let them walk away smugly after such an open challenge? So he spoke coldly, If you want to y, Ill keep youpany to the end, but Im not one to punish without warning, so let me speak unpleasant truths upfront. If Wang Weimin really gets out on medical bail, then you awajubaoghi can wait for a joint burial. (First update, congrattions to the League Master Cold Blooded Animal Jellyfish, summoning monthly tickets and rmendation tickets.) Chapter 127: 127: A Different Kind of Selfie (Second Update) Chapter 127: A Different Kind of Selfie (Second Update) Wang Tiechens visit with his wife ended in failure. But they didnt take Feng Juns threats to heart. To let Jubaozhai go down with them? Did he still think he was the mayor of Zhengyang City? In reality, Feng Jun was fuming with rage. God damn it, how dare they openly show defiance in front of me and dere their intent to protect someone? He was so angry that he lost interest in practicing Tun Na. After returning to his vi, he took out his mobile phone, intending to make a call. But then he thought about the social connections he had in Zhengyang City and dejectedly set the phone down again. Useless. No one can stop a lunatic like this, not Zhang Wei, not Sister Hong. Xu Leigang might have been a bit useful, but the Xu Family had been declining. Such a favor would be one less to call upon in the future. In fact, ever since he revealed a little secret to Fatty Xu, he had decided not to turn to the Xu Family for trivial matters. Otherwise, it would be difficult to refuse their requests for the Cultivation Techniquehe was, after all, a man of his word. Strictly speaking, the Cultivation Technique wasntpletely forbidden to share, but obviously, the conditions were not yet ripe. Moreover, in Feng Juns n, he counted on Xu Leigang to withstand the pressure from the capital. It was hardly worth it to use such assistance, meant for the likes of Ye Shao and Young Master Dou, on something as trivial as Jubaozhai.
His fingers moved unconsciously across the screen of his phone until, identally, he saw the icon for the Bullfighting Live Streaming APP. Wang Weimin couldnt have already been released, could he? Feng Jun opened the Bullfighting Live Streaming and found Jingjings room. The host wasnt online, butthat didnt matter to Feng Jun. His lefthand didnt hesitate to taphis wrists Stone Ring had plenty of charge, and wasting one or two uses was not a big deal. The moment he entered the phone and found the camera, he was startled: What the hell, its this sort of thing? The sweet and aloof I am Jingjing was lying naked on arge bed, kissing a likewise naked man. (The details of this scene cannot be described, as the relevant authorities have stated that cultivation novels are not shields against censorship.) Put simply, theyout of the room suggested that it was a hotel, and the room Jingjing was in was at least a deluxe double roomundoubtedly high-ss. What puzzled Feng Jun the most was that Jingjings phone camera was positioned directly towards therge bed. The angle chosen for the scene was just too much, crystal clear and revealing everything. With Teacher Chen before and Shou Shou among them, now you dare to engage in this kind of selfie? As it turned out, not only did they dare, but they also seemed quite excited about it. Feng Jun felt somewhat anxious! Yes, he was just a bit anxious: Show your face, damn it! Buttheman stubbornly kept his face hidden. After ying around for nearly ten minutes, he still hadnt shown his head. Feng Jun didnt think there was anything wrong with spying, finding it slightly thrilling, but he didnt have a peeping fetish. After watching for a long time, he became truly anxious. Dude, I really dont want to watch anymore, nowhere near as good as Ni Hongs action movies. This goes without saying, as Ni Hongs action movies have photographers. Jingjings phone was just set up there to filmalthough the angle was quite good, the camera was fixed and didnt move, so many scenes were not well- captured. Feng Jun had only one thought: Show your face so I can see if you are Wang Weimin! Then, when the man turned his face, Feng Jun finally saw it. Although it was just a fleeting glimpse, he was certain: Oh, so its not Wang Weimin. Not Wang Weimin, yet brazenly intimate with Jingjingobviously, the young master of Jubaoge hadnt been released from the detention center. Just as Feng Jun was about to exit, his vision blurred, and another figure appeared: God damn it, theres another man? He couldnt bother to consider why this man didnt use Jingjings phone to film but instead scrutinized carefully This man
However, to see this face clearly, Feng Jun waited for more than ten minutes. By the time he exited, the second round had begun on the other end, but that was irrelevant to him. He only needed to know that neither was Wang Weimin, and that was enough. After exiting, he lit a cigarette and pondered while smoking.
Then, he identally saw the battery life of his phone Hey, why is there only fifteen percent left? Keep in mind that when he entered the phone space, the battery seemed to be over sixty percentat least, it was above fifty percent. Where had all that battery gone? He subconsciously looked at the time on his phone, and he was taken aback again. Im pretty sure it was eleven oclock when I went in. Nowhow could it be half past eleven? For Feng Jun, this was a momentous event. He had always believed that once he entered the mobile space, time on the outside would stand still. Now time could actually pass, no longer stagnant, didnt this mean there was a serious problem? Could it be that the author changed the setting? Feng Jun took a deep breath, walked to the window, and pushed it open to clear his head, but identally saw that the ground outside was wet! He looked up and saw that a fine drizzle had started to fall from the sky. Yes, it was a drizzle, not a downpour! When he had entered the house earlier, it had been overcast but not raining. Now the fine rain had wet the ground, clearly, this was not something that happened in just a few minutes.
It seemed he really had stayed in the mobile space for that long. Feng Jun had intended to enter the mobile space again to verify his spection, but now he could save the energy points that would have been spent. Of course, he had to admit that without a woman around, watching others doing that thing, he felt somewhat that thing too. He plugged in his mobile phone to charge and sat silently: Why did this happen? Last time, he had also entered jingjings live broadcast room. Why hadnt he noticed the passage of time? He thought it over carefully and vaguely remembered thatst time, through Jing Jings camera, he had recognized Wang Weimin in a id shirt at first nce, then left without staying much longer. Since the time was very short, it was normal not to feel the passage of the outside worlds time. As he pondered more deeply, he vaguely grasped a clue: After entering the cultivation space, that space was unconnected with the real society, and there should be some istion belts between the two nes, where time did not affect each other. Entering applications like QQ.Farm probably didnt have much impact, as one was the real world and the other a data space. But when he observed the external space through the camera, there was a problem: the timings of both were synchronized. It made no sense for him to be still in the same time he just left with Jing Jing and the two menif that were to happen, the timeline of the real world would be twisted. He felt his guess was probably close to reality. But in the end, he decided to test his hypothesis because this discovery could potentially save his life. Considering that moving in and out of the space wasnt easy, he nned to do several tests at once.
First, he took out his camera, fixed it on a tripod, and aimed it at himself. Then he took out a portable charger, unplugged the charging phone, and connected it to the chargerindeed, the new Zhongxia phone charged quickly, having risen from fifteen to forty percent already. After that, he carried over three woven bags of silver coins, each bag containing a thousand coins and weighing a hundred kilograms; three bags totaled up to six hundred jins (approximately 300kg). Finally, he picked up another Zhongxia mobile phone, pocketed it, clutched the three woven bags with his right hand, tapped the phone on the table with his left, and said, Lets go~ The next moment, he arrived at the mobile ne, just like when he left, still in that thatched hut filled with jade, with the faint smell of smoke that had not yet dispersed in the room. Despite having stayed in the real world for so long, having experienced so much, and even bing a billionaire, in this ne, time was still, as if nothing had happened at all. For a moment, Feng Jun felt somewhat dazed, almost experiencing a feeling akin to Huang Liangs dream. This sense of dislocation in time and space was indeed a test on ones nerves. Before he entered this ne, he had nned to just do a test and leave, but witnessing all this, he couldnt help standing up, straightened his clothes, and walked out of the room. Lang Zhen was sitting on a stone, smoking a cigarette and talking to Deng Lao Er. Seeing hime out, Lang Zhen immediately froze, his mouth agape, the cigarette falling to the ground without him noticing. Deng Lao Er, curious at his reaction, turned his head and also took a sharp intake of breath, Your hair After returning to the real world, Feng Jun had cut his long hair to a buzz cut, which had started to grow back a bit. But to them, the change was astonishing: How could your hair change like this just by staying in the house for a while? In fact, Feng Juns clothes had also changed, butpared to the change in hair style, that was nothing to scoff atin this ne, no one cut their hair, adhering to the belief that hair and skin were inherited from ones parents. Feng Jun knew the source of their astonishment, but he didnt intend to exin. Instead, he cleared his throat and asked, Lang, how many silver coins do you have left?
Still have fifty-three, replied Lang Zhen respectfully and also suggested, Should we exchange more for gold leaves? Their stone collecting had depleted a lot of money, and the number of people selling stones was increasing. Fifty-something silver coins might notst until tomorrowit definitely wouldntst past the day after tomorrow. Just then, a small figure ran over from a distance; it was the little girl Feifei. She shouted loudly, Someone ising, I saw them carrying three big stones. Feng Jun and Lang Zhen exchanged a nce, while Deng Lao Er pped his forehead in distress, Oh man, can we even make it through today? Chapter 128: 128 Shocking Cultivation Speed (Three Updates for Monthly Pass) Chapter 128: Shocking Cultivation Speed (Three Updates for Monthly Pass) Seeing Lang Zhen and Deng Lao Er so troubled, Feng Junughed, Wait, Ill go get you some silver coins. He went into the house, and when he came out again, his hand was holding a woven bag filled with a whole thousand silver coins. Upon opening the woven bag and seeing the neatly stacked silver coins, Deng Lao Er was stupefied, Where did these silver coinse from? In the past days, he had been with Feng Jun all the time, even going to exchange gold leaves for silver coins, and he couldnt understand where the other party had gotten the silver coins from. However, Lang Zhen guessed somethingFeng Jun did have a Storage Bag, after all, a Cultivators item. Previously Mr. Feng didnt use the Storage Bag, as it was said to waste immortal energy, but now he must be really tight on funds to use it. Feng Jun then went back into the room and brought out two more bags of silver coins, A total of three thousand coins, that should be enough for a while, store the collected jade in another room, and dont disturb me for now. As he was about to leave again, Deng Lao Er couldnt help but spoke up, Howe these silver coins are all brand new? Alright, Lao Er, Lang Zhen spoke up, Whats with all the questions? Who could be making fakes anyway? Deng Lao Ers mouth moved but he didnt say anything, though inside he was very unconvincedhow could silver coins not be counterfeited?
Indeed, many ns in this ne were privately minting silver coins, making huge profits by mixing in impurities and cutting corners. Feng Jun caught on to his suspicion and casuallyughed, Dont you trust me? Of course we trust you, Lang Zhen immediatelyughed and smoothed things over, If we dont trust anyone else, we still trust you. What a joke, would a Cultivator make fake silver coins? Thatspletely absurd. If they had free time, why not do something else? Even if, by a million to one chance, a Cultivator with too much free time started privately minting silver coins for profit, with their abilities, how easy would it be to purify silver? Intentionally adding impurities would in fact be more trouble. He was speaking with gusto when Deng Lao Ers eyes suddenly widened, pointing at Feng Jun with a stunned open mouth. His body shook, You, you, you you, you, you Lao Er, what are you doing? Lang Zhen frowned, not pleased, Mind your manners, will you? Divine Doctor is your master! But Deng Lao Er was full of shock, and his finger still pointed at Feng Jun, not lowering. Just now, he got a stare from the other party, and he noticed something that scared him terribly. Deng Lao Er mustered up his courage for a long time before asking boldly, Divine Doctor, have you advanced to martial master? This was absolutely terrifyinghe remembered clearly that although Divine Doctor was physically strong, he never showed any aura of a martial artist, and even Lone Wolf had said that Boss Feng had never cultivated before. After so many days of contact, Deng Lao Er was absolutely sure that Feng Jun was just an ordinary personat least he was until a stick of incense ago. But after staying in the room for a while, when he came back out, he exuded a powerful presence, the aura of a martial master, and Deng Lao Er was really terrified he had seen rapid advancement before, but never this rapid! When Lang Zhen heard this, he too was taken aback and looked carefully at Feng Jun, When when did you start cultivating? Feng Jun stroked his chin, pondered for a while, then answered, Just now Wasnt I inside the room for a bit? Thats impossible! Deng Lao Er jumped up, eximed loudly, You hadnt cultivated at all before! Thats right, Feng Jun nodded, looking at him strangely, I always said, I had never cultivated. Hearing this, Deng Lao Er was about to explode; he asked incredulously, So you mean to tell me, that you, a person who has never cultivated before, became a martial master in the time it takes to burn a stick of incense?
This was simply too ludicrous! He couldnt possibly believe this imhow could bing a martial master be so easy? He had been cultivating for over ten years, barely affording the necessary pills, and with guidance from his father who was a martial master himself, he was now only a high C rank martial warrior, still a long distance from reaching the martial master level. Yes, Fengjun nodded, seemingly perplexed, Is it that difficult? I found it quite easy. Im done! Deng Lao Er raised his hand and pped his forehead hard, totally speechless.
Someone had cultivated for the duration of a stick of incense and surpassed his ten years of efforthow was he to ept this? He sulked for quite a while before he asked again cautiously, Might I ask, Divine Doctor, what Cultivation Technique did you practice? Alright, Lang Zhen grunted, Lone Wolf, as men who live by the sword, we must know what to avoid. Besides, you already know Boss Feng is the Divine Doctor. Isnt it normal for him to have some unique secret techniques? He had already returned to normal, after all, he had witnessed the Divine Doctor cure his own gue in the time it takes to pee. Elder Deng looked at him suspiciously, Brother Wolf, do you believe what the Divine Doctor said? Isnt that obvious? Lang Zhen rolled his eyeswhile he might not unconditionally believe in any Divine Doctor, when this one also happened to be a Cultivator, he felt anything could be normal, Otherwise, why would he be called the Divine Doctor? Elder Deng looked at him in shock for a long while before tentatively asking, Brother Wolf, are you hiding something from me? Hiding something from you? Lang Zhen looked at him irritably, Letsy it all out Youre already living on the edge, just protect the n well. Whats the use of prying so much? Elder Deng rolled his eyes, thinking to himself that upon encountering such a situation, how could he not inquire? Perhaps, you, Lone Wolf, knows the inside story. At that moment, Feng Jun saw a group of people approaching from a distance and called out to the two, then walked back to the thatched cottage and shut the door. Sitting on a stool, he took out the Zhongxia Mobile Phone from his pocket, swiped the screen and looked at the apps on it. Unfortunately, this phone did not have bullfighting live streaming, but that didnt matter. He thought for a moment and opened WeChat. Feng Juns WeChat contacts werent many, only a little over a hundred. He originally wanted to find some beautiful scenery, but identally, he saw the ID Close Sister Hong.
Its you then, he opened Close Sister Hongs profile, opened her Moments, and tapped with his left hand. He had no choice, as for entering WeChat space, this was the only operation he was good at so far. However, he was not confident whether he could actually enter WeChat space here; he considered it a test. Fortunately, he did enter the space and easily found Sister Hongs mobile camera, turning on the camera. He hoped Sister Hong wasnt rolling in the sheets with someone at that momentan absurd thought suddenly popped into his head. Thankfully, Sister Hong was facing her phone, poking at it with her fingers, and it was unclear what she was doing. It was already deep autumn in Zhengyang, and ordinary people would be wearing jackets, but Sister Hong was indoors. She wore a white,ce-trimmed half-sleeved top, with her face alternately smiling and frowning, and asionally her eyes would widen as if deep in thought. Feng Jun watched for five or six minutes, wanting to continue watching but felt a bit hical, so he flipped the phone over in his hand and was about to put it down. Unexpectedly, when he flipped the phone, he saw the other sidetwo delicate and long legs resting on a mahogany tea table. So this was the correct way to use the back camera! This was the first time Feng Jun could tantly gaze at Sister Hongs legs. Feng Jun struggled with his monkey mind for a while before exiting Sister Hongs WeChat space.
Looking at the time on the phone, only about ten minutes had passed, and with a slight nod of his head, he logged out of the Cultivation ne. When he opened his eyes again, he was back in modern society. Of course, before leaving, Fengjun did not forget to bring over twenty or so pieces of jade. The first thing he did was to check the phone connected to the power bank and found that only about ten minutes had passed on this phone too. But the phone he had taken into the space had nearly half an hour gone by. This meant that the phone inside the Cultivation Space earnestly recorded time, and since he had entered a second space through this phone while spying on Sister Hongs camera, it kept counting minutes. However, the phone in the real world only recorded time when he was spying; otherwise, the time stood still. From this test, Feng Jun understood many rules, and most importantly, he realized that the mobile space could umte entries, and in the Cultivation Space, he could enter other spaces for a second time. The second most important was his guess about the timeline; it turned out that even if he entered the mobile space, the outside worlds time did not necessarily have to stopit all depended on whether he wanted the time to continue flowing outside. Third came as a pleasant surpriseas in the Cultivation ne, even without a signal or WIFI, he could observe some activities in the real world. Isnt that a huge BUG? As for this phenomenon, the literature monk racked his brain but couldnt exin it, and ultimately resignedly thought: Just consider it the authors setting. (Three updates for the day, asking for monthly and rmendation tickets.) Chapter 129: 129: With Benefits (One more to celebrate the alliance leader Zhuang Zhou 3) Chapter 129: With Benefits (One more chapter to celebrate the alliance leader Zhuang Zhou 3) Feng Jun, besides these three points, theres another one you need to observe: After entering the Cultivation Space, does my original body still exist outside? In the past, because time was frozen outside, he couldnt observe what condition his physical body was actually in at that point in timetaking a photo with a camera was useless. But now, as time in the outside world has begun to pass, he, of course, needs to observe the specifics. Typically, the first issue a philosopher needs to consider alone iswho am I? This is a very fundamental and serious question. For Feng Jun at present, the first problem he needs to consider is, what state is my original self in while I traverse through the mobile phone dimension? The importance of this question is no less significant than the philosophers consideration of Who am I? Without understanding this issue, one cannot even firmly establish the basics, and any structure built on such illusory foundations faces the problem of unstable roots. For this reason, Feng Jun specially set up a camera to take pictures of himself. He approached the camera, stopped the recording, and began yback. As expected, just as he had guessed, his body disappeared for about ten minutes, abruptly vanishing and then just as suddenly reappearing. It really is physical traversal, Feng Jun sighed softly. Although he could make this judgment based on hair, clothes, or items like cigarettes, there was still a hint of disappointment once it was confirmed. This meant that once he perished in the Cultivation ne, he could never return to this society again. The idea of bing a vegetative person or brain dead was nothing but a dream.
Therefore, he had to take good care of himself in the Cultivation ne. Death meant the true end, and no great adventure would be of any use. However, in the next moment, his face lit up with joy again, Theres actually a benefit? What was the benefit? The recording on the camera revealed that the Zhongxia mobile phone he used in the real society also disappeared at the same time he dideven the portable charger connected to the Zhongxia phone was gone. All along, Feng Jun had a hypothesis that once he entered the mobile phones Cultivation Space, the physical mobile phone would be left behind in reality after all, if it were a bodily traversal, only the phone would remain. If at the time he was holding the phone in his right hand and touching the screen with his left, would the phone fall to the ground when his body disappeared? The answer is no, because time in reality was frozen, right! The phone would hang eerily in the air until he returned, at which point it would naturally still be in his right hand. Unless, as he did today, he recklessly conducted strange experiments, there was the possibility for the phone to drop to the ground. As for whether he would be trapped in the Cultivation Space if the phone shattered, sorry, hehadnt thought about that norwas he willing to attempt it lightly. So, when he tested today, the first mobile phone, he ced it on a table. But even so, as long as the phone was obviously present, he still felt it was not quite perfect. Imagine, he and the phone are both in a certain room, then he suddenly disappears, leaving only the phone in ce. Just thinking about this scenario feels extremely eerie. If someone were to see it happen, it would be even more difficult to exin. Fortunately, the images captured by the camera told him that when he entered the Cultivation Space, not only his physical body vanished, but the mobile phone was gone tooeven the portable charger disappeared without a trace. This phenomenon how should it be exined? At this moment, the arts major no longer wanted to delve deeper into research, but eventually, he still reluctantly found a reason for himself: maybe, temporarily assimted, just like that missing Stone Ring. Overall, he was quite satisfied with this test, as it resolved many of his questions, and it only used two energy points, which was very economically efficient. But soon, he was about to use energy points for the third time. He wanted to know what his physical body looked like after entering spaces like WeChat Space or Bullfighting live-stream. Regarding this, he had his guesses too, but a guess is just a guess; its better to verify it. He swiped open his mobile phone again, hesitated for a moment, and ultimately decided against choosing Bullfighting live-streamhe didnt want to peep at other streamers daily lives, but then again, choosing Jing Jing, he somewhat despised her lifestyle. Well, the key point is the video shooting quality isnt that great Moreover, Feng had been on a vegetarian diet for over ten days recently because he didnt buy the third car, and it wasnt appropriate to harass the pretty sales guide. Seeing others having a st, he inevitably felt a little anxious and hot under the cor. In the camera, she showed only her upper body, the short-sleevedce blouse had disappeared, and she was only wearing a tiny, pale pink one.
She held a tiny light blue tank top,paring and measuring it against herself. He steadied himself and checked the time, realizing he had only been peeping for about three minutes. Then he walked over to the camera to see how he appeared on film. Just as he had thought, during those three minutes, his physical body had stayed outside, motionless and without any reaction, which reminded him of the y Bodhisattvas in temples. The next moment, he felt hungry, really hungry.
He couldnt help but wonder, if I spied on Sister Hong for two hours, would my physical body outside starve to death? Anyway, he had used energy points three times in the morning for testing, plus the first time peeking at Jing jing, making it four times in total. If he wasnt hungry, that would be weird. Its time to eat, but he couldnt leave the vi. Feng Jun thought for a moment and then lifted his hand to dial Sister Hongs number, Sister Hong, what are you up to? Yo, its President Feng, Sister Hongs voice came through with a hint of teasing, Youre such a busy person, and you actually remembered to call me? Since thest gathering at the Peach Blossom Valley vi, Feng Jun had been focusing on self-improvement. Ten days had gone by without news, so herint was understandable. I have to be busy, Feng Jun sighed and replied with a chuckle, In this day and age, money talks. I have to work hard to earn a dowry. Ive been busy for a few days and finally got some free time, so I contacted you right away, right? Youre in a hurry to find a wife now? Sister Hongughed on the phone, Your buddy Wang Haifeng has always regretted not ying around for a few more years before getting married. Youre only twenty-five, whats the rush? There was something alluring about the way she talked like this, and Feng Jun never expected to hear this gentleugh with enchanting eyes side of Zhang Weihong, thepany boss. He couldnt help feeling that any level of beauty has her shy side, which is enough to set the imagination racing and the blood boiling. However, whether a man can see that side of a woman depends on his own circumstances. It sounds a bit snobbish to say so, but in reality, thats just how things are these days. Feng Jun believed, if he were still a lowly worker at Hongjie, he probably would never see this side of Sister Honga mere smile from her at any given time would be enough to send him into a frenzy. Feng Junughed, A person without foresight is bound to have immediate worries. Im not saying Im getting married right away, but working hard to make money is always right What are you doing now, Sister Hong? Sister Hong pondered for a moment before replying, I was shopping online just now. Are you calling to invite me to lunch? Yeah, Feng Jun replied with augh, thinking no wonder she had been so busy in front of her mobile phone, Im currently in Peach Blossom Valley and its a bit inconvenient to go out. If you cane over, could you also pack a few dishes for me? You, boy, who is treating whom to a meal? Sister Hong scoffed over the phone, Let Wang Haifeng pack for you, Im only responsible for eating! Dont mention it, Feng Jun shouted, I didnt invite him, just you toe and eat. If he could see her expression right now, he would find Sister Hongs lips slightly pursed, a subtle smile appearing on her face.
Her eyes were scanning the myriad cosmetics in front of her, her fingers sweeping over them like a general conducting a roll call, while her mouth yfully spoke, Just the two of us? What are you up to now, you little rascal? What could I possibly be up to? You re my former boss, Feng Jun chuckled, But honestly, who would choose to eat with a man when they can dine with a beauty, right? Sister Hong giggled, Youre getting more and more silver-tongued. Fine, Ill head towards Peach Blossom Valley now to discuss some matters with you Oh, is it raining outside? Remember to bring plenty of food, Feng Jun spokenguidly, Im so hungry I could eat a whole sheep. Tsk tsk, look how pitiful President Feng is, but youll have to wait for a while, maybe you should eat something to tide you over? Sister Hong replied cheerily, Its raining, and the roads are bad; Ill get there as fast as I can. After hanging up, she paused for a moment, then lifted her hand to make another call, Get Xiao Wu on the line, tell him to drop what hes doing ande with me. As mentioned earlier, Hongjie has a canteen, and Xiao Wu is the chef. Sister Hong thought it would be better to bring someone along. (First update, Congrats to the League Leader Zhuang Zhou Haoze3, and also asking for monthly votes.) Chapter 130: 130: Attitude Towards Investment Chapter 130: Attitude Towards Investment (Second Update) Feng Jun looked longingly to the stars and moon, eagerly awaiting Sister Hong. But, to his dismay, when she emerged from the light rain, there was also a man tagging along, carrying big and small bags. As a former little brother of Hongjie, he was no stranger to the chef Xiao Wu. Xiao Wu brought a lot of ingredients, all processed and ready to cook, and Xu Leigangs vi had three kitchensrge, medium, and small. Thergest kitchen had everything you could think of; nothing was missing. Xiao Wu went off to cook in the kitchen, while Sister Hong sat by the wooden root-carved tea table and started making tea. Feng Jun felt a bit sulky. It wasnt that he necessarily wanted something to happen between them, but sitting together, a single man and a woman, and flirting in an ambiguous way was also a pleasant life experience. This morning, after he had managed to see her from head to toe, he was filled with even more fanciful thoughts. However, with an outsider present, he could only settle for casual conversation. Sister Hong was still quite adept at preparing tea. She took off her jacket and was just wearing a tight ck long-sleeve shirt, with the sleeves rolled up high, exposing her pale and fair forearms. Watching her bustling about, Feng Juns gaze grew vacant: shes not even wearing short sleeves, honestly. Sister Hong filled six small tea cups in a row, picked one up, drank it in a single gulp, and then let out a satisfied sigh. In this weather, a few cups of hot tea really hit the spot. Feng Jun also picked up a teacup and downed three in a row, then smacked his lips, Tsk, tsk, I feel even hungrier In this cold and gloomy weather, its really better to drink some liquor. Then drink some liquor, Sister Hong said with augh, taking another sip of tea. Im free this afternoon too You disappeared for over ten days, did you head back to the mines?
Hmm, Feng Jun hummed nomittally. I just got back not long ago. This morning, Wang Tiechen and his wife paid a visit. They were very unpleasant and even threatened to get Wang Weimin out Suggesting a mental illness certificate, I think this whole family is mad. Mental illness? Sister Hongs eyebrows furrowed at this, then she picked up the teapot to make more tea. Getting that kind of certificate does sound troublesome What do you mean? No particr meaning, Feng Jun wasnt expecting her to lend a hand in this matter, so he answered indifferently. Just feeling a bit exasperated, howe there are so many people with such a high opinion of themselves? Intermittent mental illness, easy to fake a certificate, Sister Hong slowly said. Proving he doesnt have intermittent mental illness, now thats much harder At this, Xiao Wu had already brought up four or five dishes, and Feng Jun called out, Come on up and eat, Im famished. He truly was starving. He wolfed down eightrge buns and polished off four big chicken legs, then he picked up his wine ss, Feeling a bit better now,e on, lets drink slowly. Sister Hong watched him, her eyes bing a bit zed over, and upon hearing him, she picked up her wine ss with a smile, saying, You really do have a hearty appetite, just watching you eat boosts my own hunger After a few drinks, Feng Jun remembered something important, Right, you mentioned that you had something to discuss with me, whats up? Sister Hong hesitated for a moment before speaking up, I wanted to ask, do you still have some money left from the jade stone sale? Feng Jun nodded, Theres some left, how much do you need? They say its hard to borrow money these days, but he was never one to be stingy. In the past, he just didnt have the means to be generous. Of course, who to lend money to was also important. Sister Hong had made a good impression on him. She had previously offered to lend him five million to buy a vi, and although he had not ended up needing it, he was still grateful. Sister Hong pondered for a moment before saying shyly, Its not for me. A friend of mine is starting a project and is looking to borrow some funds or secure financing. Feng Jun fell silent for a while before shaking his head, If you, Sister Hong, were borrowing, that would be easy to talk about. But your friend Im not acquainted with them. Sister Hong gazed at him in surprise, Youre not even going to ask what the project is about? Why would I ask about that? Feng Jun looked back at her perplexedly, Since I have no intention of investing or lending, why bother asking? Sister Hong blinked a few times uprehendingly, You mean to tell me, with some idle funds, youre not thinking of making some investments? You cant just leave it all in the bank to collect interest, right? Feng Jun lit a cigarette and took a couple of puffs, pondering for a moment before saying measuredly, Investment Of course, Im interested. But I wouldnt hastily invest in a field Im not familiar with. Anyway, Im not short on ways to make money right now. Thats exactly my point, Sister Hong also took out a slim cigarette, igniting it with a flick of her lighter, You get familiar once you start mingling, right? Not interested, Feng Jun replied bluntly, shaking his head. Getting familiar costs tuition fees. I might have the extra cash, but why should I take the risk if its not your affair? At his words, Sister Hong could only let out a wry smile, It really isnt easy to borrow money these days. Feng Jun did not pick up on her cue; he had already stated his position-lending money to her was fine, but he had no such rtionship with other people. But Sister Hong found herself in a difficult spot. She genuinely wanted to help her friend and was aware that Feng Jun had over a hundred million in cash after hisst jade sale. However, she couldnt just say, Consider it a loan to me, after all, it was her friend who needed the money, not herself. Moreover, she couldnt guarantee that Feng Jun would not incur losses if he invested in her friends project. After pondering for a moment, she decided to approach the matter from a different angle, Theres a vi that Xu Leigang is very eager to take back. My friend has a piece ofnd suitable for vi construction. Are you interested in buying it?
Feng Jun nced at her, thought for a second, and responded, Where is it located, and what is the size of the area? In fact, he had a feeling that if he wished, he could easily persuade Xu Leigang to give up that vi the chubby man was now trying his level best to curry favor with him for the sake of acquiring cultivation techniques. But why should he? These premises were imbued with the chubby mans memories of his mother, Feng Jun saw no need to deprive him of this joy. After all, he was going to live there for three years, which was enough time to build a new vi. By then, he resolved to design the new vi ording to his own ns.
Sister Hong revealed the location, and Feng Jun knew of itit was next to Renmin Park in Zhengyang, adjacent to Moon Lake, within a newly constructed upscale residential area featuring a cluster of vis. These were smaller than the vis here in Peach Blossom Valley but of a higher ss and more expensive. However, he had not heard of any vacantnd left in that area where one could build their own vi. Sister Hong exined that the area originally intended for a bird park as an attraction of themunity,plementing Moon Lake and Renmin Park. But the project had been put on hold due to recurring bird flu outbreaks in recent years. A couple of years ago, a state-owned enterprise executive bought a vi there and, concerned about the safety of a bird park, spoke to the developers. The project was canceled altogether, and Sister Hongs friend then bought thend. The plot was around three mu, roughly the same size as the visnd in the wastnd. The location was exceptional, bordered by a rockery on one side and ane leading to Moon Lake on the other, with dense woods on the other two sides. Good location, beautiful scenery, and reasonable pricefor these three mu, Sister Hongs friend acquired it for forty million yuan, reaching an astonishing average transaction price of twenty thousand yuan per square meter. The owner originally intended to use the plot to build a vi for himself, but his funds had always been tight, so the project was put on hold. Sister Hong had initially hoped to borrow money from Feng Jun or to secure financing. Seeing that he was not particrly interested, she waspelled to use thend as a selling point. The asking price is forty-five million? Feng Jun was taken aback when he heard this. Just thend alone would cost him forty-five million, and to build the vi, he would need to invest another ten to twenty million. Its a bit out of my reach. He had some money now, but having already loaned forty-five million to Xu Leigang, and now facing an expense of sixty to seventy million to construct a vi, his resources would be strained once more. He was not certain he wanted to spend his lifetime in Zhengyang City. The city was just a ce for him to work hard, and the sense of superiority exhibited by the locals made his eptance of Zhengyang rather low, feeling he could not quite integrate into the city. Therefore, he was hesitant about investing sixty to seventy million to build a vi here. If he had a choice, he would prefer to build such a vi in his hometowns small county town. Even if he liked living in a big city, he could choose a first-tier city like the capital or the Metropolis; there was no need to splurge in a second-tier city. Sensing his hesitation, Sister Hong was also getting anxious, Xiao Feng, though this ce is a bit pricey, under normal circumstances, you couldnt buy it even if you had the money. Honestly, its a rare opportunity.
Feng Jun found it somewhat peculiar, There should be many wealthy people in Zhengyang, right? If I dont want it, surely someone else will buy it. Given the chance, of course I would first take care of our own, Sister Hong replied confidently, Besides, while there are quite a few rich people, there are not many who can fork out forty-five million all at once. They might even take this chance to drive the price down. Feng Jun stroked his chin and chuckled wryly, Sister Hong, you really know how to put someone on the spot. Whats so hard about this? Sister Hong eyed him with dissatisfaction, To be honest, I just dont have the money, otherwise Id be interested in buying it myself. Youre from Zhengyang, of course, youd be interested! Feng Jun rolled his eyes helplessly, then his gaze flickered, How about this Ive got another twenty pieces of jade. Are you interested in taking them off my hands? Of course, Im interested, Sister Hong nced at him and sighed softly, But I dont have the money Can I buy them on credit? She knew how good his jade was and that she could make money from it, but she also understood that despite having some assets, she really couldnt afford to gamble with such items. Buy on credit Feng Jun pondered for a moment and then smiled bitterly, shaking his head, Lets forget about that. Its best not to test human nature these days. How about this you help me sell the jade, and Ill give you a ten percent cut; how does that sound? Sister Hong was tempted but still put on a show of maintaining her dignity. She gavehima wry smile, Wow, you used to work for me, and now that youve made it big, you insist on having me work for you. What is this, seeking some sort of psychological bnce? Chapter 131: 131: The Mother Worries When Her Child Travels Far (Third Update) Chapter 131: The Mother Worries When Her Child Travels Far (Third Update) Feng Jun was quite stirred by Sister Hongs nce, and couldnt help but answerwithasmile, If I really wanted to bnce things out, Id flirt with you, Sister. Overthrowing a beautiful boss, wouldnt that be more thrilling? Pah, Sister Hong spat out with augh, You, always spouting nonsense The moneyearned from selling Jade, thats what youre nning to use to buynd, right? Exactly, Feng Jun nodded, The quality and quantity of the Jade this time are almost the same asst time. After selling it, my priority is to buynd and build vis. Youll earn amission, and your friend will have money too, isnt that nice? Sister Hong gave him a strange look, You trust me with such arge sum of money? If I dont trust you, who else can I trust? Feng Jun replied with a smile. Anyway, Im not afraid of you pocketing my money. You trust me, but I dont even trust myself, Sister Hong said, spreading her hands, and expressed bluntly, Money has always been known to tempt people. If you mess up, youll have topensate me, Feng Jun said, looking at her with a grin, At that time, I wont be merciful. Upon hearing this, Sister Hong shot him a look, her eyes brimming with charm, Over a hundred million I didnt expect Id be so valuable in your eyes. Feng Jun held up his index and middle finger, speaking seriously, Nearly two hundred million, depends on whether you can sell it Then he spread his grin wider, revealing a mischievous smile, But in my eyes, Sister Hong, you are priceless. A mere two hundred million cant match your true worth.
At these words, Sister Hongs heart couldnt help but flutter, before she forcefully suppressed the strange feeling. She instinctively lowered her head to reach for her wine ss, using it to mask her perturbation. One had to admit that women are indeed like dragons, very fond of all kinds of wealth. Even though she knew that Feng Juns words were just exaggerated rhetoric, his belief that her worth far exceeded two hundred million still made her very happy. It is disrespectful to measure a womans worth in money, but if the sum was two hundred million, most women wouldnt mind the disrespect. In fact, they might prefer to be offended a bit more harshly. Sister Hong was no exception. If a penniless guy talked about two hundred million, she would have merely scoffed, but she was well awareFeng Jun actually had that much money. So for a moment, she felt somewhat panicked and had to use the act of holding her wine ss to cover it up. Even so, her hand couldnt help trembling slightly, the wine in the ss rippling gently, reflective of her current mood. Feng Jun sensed her unease, impulsively reaching out to grasp her slender, fair hand. Her hand was soft, delicate, and unusually cold. But Sister Hong was startled by his move, instantly regaining herposure. She red fiercely at him, lowering her voice to rebuke, Xiao Feng, what do you think youre doing? Just like a woman seasoned by society, where most women would panic in such a situation, she did the exact opposite, regaining rity from being emotionally confused. But who was Feng Jun? He was a man who had his share of social experiences, well aware of the secrets of flirtingbold, attentive, and thick-skinned. He couldnt help grinning as he began to speak, Sister Hong Ahem, at that moment, someone coughed softly. It was Xiao Wu bringing up a bowl of soup. Upon seeing this scene, he paused for a moment before saying, Uh thest dish is up, Sister Hong, should I leave first? You can sit down and have some too, Sister Hong said as if nothing had happened, then ncing at Feng Jun, I dont feel cold here. My hands are naturally chilly, so theres no need to turn on the air conditioning. Feng Jun chuckled sheepishly and withdrew his hand, silently admiring her. Sister Hong really was impressive, nonchntly dispelling any potential awkwardness with a few words. That quick wit was definitely worth 64 likes. However, he nced sideways and found a little secret: a faint redness on Sister Hongs neck. For a moment, he couldnt help feeling smug: So your indifference was also a facade, my flirting skills are indeed not bad. Xiao Wu didnt listen to Sister Hong, though. He grabbed a te, picked a bit of every dish, and then carried the te into the kitchen, Sister Hong, if you need any more dishes, just let me know. After he left, Sister Hong downed her wine in one gulp, then said softly, Xiao Feng, dont tease me, or youll regret it. Feng Jun smiled slightly, an expression of Do you think Im easily scared? on his face, and asked quietly, Oh? How will I regret it?
Without looking at him, Sister Hong nonchntly reached for her chopsticks to pick up some food, speaking emotionlessly, Since Im selling the Jade for you, can I directly contact Li Dafu and Henglong? Of course, Feng Jun replied, seeing her bringing up the main topic, his focus also shifted back, If they dont trust you, I can vouch for you. Mainly, Ill be quite busy and dont want to engage inmunication for such matters. It will take too much of my time if I deal with the Jade business as well. Seeing him stop flirting, Sister Hong returned to her normal self, smilingly saying, Thats true. Boss Feng is a man of greater stature now, and doesnt care for such small change. I, your former boss, can only swallow my pride and work for you now. Feng Jun spoke earnestly, Its not that I dont care, Imnot that rich yet. Its just that I have serious matters to attend to and cant afford the distraction. If I did the Jade business at the same time, it would take too much of my attention.
Oh? Sister Hongs eyes spun, and she looked at him with a half-smile, Is there any other more lucrative business? Youre not including me? Hehe, Feng Jun chuckled dryly, without giving an answer. Sister Hong remained silent as well, and the room fell into an eerie quiet. After a long while, Feng Jun spoke again, You might find out in the future, but right now the timing isnt quite right. Sister Hong still said nothing, and it was quite some time before she nodded slightly, Since you put it that way, I feel a bit better. After they had had their fill of food and wine, she left with Xiao Wu, taking four pieces of jade with her. She said she wanted to make contact with Li Dafu and Henglong first to negotiate a draft agreement. Feng Jun couldnt say he trusted her unreservedly, but right now, his mind really wasnt on the jade. And essentially, he wasnt greatly interested in doing business; the haggling and pettiness didnt suit his personality. Anyway, his supply of jade was nearly limitless, so even if Sister Hong betrayed his trust, it would just be this once that he got fooled. After all, you cant always be on guard and wary in this world. Otherwise, life would be far too exhausting. Xu Leigang returned two dayster, not onlypleting the task but also bringing Feng Juns mother, Zhang Junyi, with him. Zhang Junyi came from an intellectual family, and you could tell from her name that her father was quite cultured. Her marriage to Feng Juns father, a humble vendor, hade after a bit of a struggle. But all that was in the past now. Her son had made her proud by getting admitted to a top university, allowing her to hold her head high among her peers. However, after graduation, her son turned down offers from severalpanies, insisting on developing his future in the same city as his girlfriend, which made her somewhat uneasyafter all, she too had given up a lot to marry Feng Wenhui, and the hard times that followed were not to be disclosed to outsiders.
As expected, her son eventually broke up with his girlfriend and moved to Zhengyang. His parents tried to find him a job in their county town, but he tly refused. A mother worries for her child who travels far, and Zhang Junyi could understand her sons pride, but she was mostly concerned about him. This time, her son even sent her a generator, which made her happyhe was finally growing up. But at the same time, she felt uneasy: the generator wasnt cheap, and he had only been in Zhengyang for a few months. Where had he gotten the money for this? The crux of the issue was that faced with her questions, Xu Leigang couldnt say much, and he even dared not mention that Feng Jun had arge amount of high-quality jade. He could only vaguely say that Feng Jun had recently started a jade business and was making a lot of money. So Zhang Junyi followed him to Zhengyang to see her sons situation for herself. When she saw Feng Jun, she could hardly believe her eyes, Youre twenty-five and still growing taller? Twenty-three, had a growth spurt, Feng Jun joked with a sheepish smile, responding in their local dialect to his mothers skepticism, Didnt you always say you wished I were taller? Im now one seventy-nine. Zhang Junyi of course knew her son hadnt been possessed by someone else she didnt read online novels. Though her son had gotten taller, his features were still the same, even resembling how thin he was when he went to college. For a moment, she felt a pang of distress for her son, Living alone out there, not eating well, look at how thin you are This is healthy, Feng Jun replied with augh and a cry, If I were as fat as I was a while ago, itd be hard to even find a partner. Zhang Junyis eyes lit up at this, So wheres your current partner? Bring them here for mom to see? Coming from a schrly family with broad horizons, she wasnt the sort to urge her son to marry, but she was still happy to see him moving on from his past heartbreak. What partner? Feng Jun could only smile wryly, thinking to himself about friends and the like; there were one or two, but a partner there were truly none.
He knew that if he could bring a partner to meet his mother, she would definitely be happy, and he couldnt help but think: why not do as they do in online novels and find a random girl to pretend to be his girlfriend? But the next moment, he dismissed the idea, joking to himself that he wouldnt be able to stand bringing an unattractive girl, and as for attractive ones, he genuinely didnt know many. People like Xiao Li, Ye Qingyi, or Xia Xiaoyuwell, he might reluctantly consider bringing them to meet his mother, but what if they took it seriously? How would he handle it? He had a slight preference for mature women, and people like Sister Hong or Hua Hua would impress based on looks and figure, but he dared not bring either of them home to mom; she was likely to get sick with anger. That goes to show, you really cant take whats in online novels seriously. (Third release of the night, calling for monthly votes and rmendation tickets.) Chapter 132: 132: Making Money While Standing Chapter 132: Making Money While Standing Since he didnt have a partner to introduce to his mother, Feng Jun could only find a more sufficient reason, Ive been busy with worktely, and havent you and dad said? A man should first establish a career before starting a family. This was the teaching of Feng Wenhui and his wife, since their union was hard- won, they naturally did not wish for their son to live as arduously, so although Feng Jun was also the only son, he wasnt instilled with the idea that continuing the family line is the utmost priority. in fact, this concept was strongly advocated by his mother, Zhang Junyi, while Feng Wenhui simply went along with his wife1 s wishes. Upon hearing this, Zhang Junyi immediately remembered their own generator and asked with a face full of caution, How can you make so much money. Our family has never been involved in any dishonest dealings! The saying No business without guile does not apply to Feng Wenhui and his spouse, who, as small business owners, often just earned a hard living. Moreover, they conducted their business in a small county town where all their customers were acquaintances, and once their reputation was tarnished, theyd be finished. Therefore, her requirements for her son were also to earn money standing upright C -although these days, there were too few people who could achieve this ideal, especially those involved in big business; how many could dere they earned their money standing upright? But in the world, there are always some people who insist on sticking to their principles, no matter how ridiculous or outdated they may seem. Feng Jun knew his mothers temperament so he immediately made a solemn promise, I definitely earn money openly and honestly. Not to mention anything else, Xu Leigangs father, who was themander of the Zhengyang military sub-district before he passed away, must trust me if he dared to lend his vi to me, right? This reason was quite persuasive. Zhang Junyi had sharp judgment, she knew that themander of a military sub-district was the boss of county armed forces leaders, not to mention themander of arge city like Zhengyang. But she still had her doubts, What exactly is this jade business youre doing, and why would someone be willing to lend you such arge house This house must be worth several million at least, right? When asking this, Zhang Junyi had fully taken the real estate prices of Zhengyang City into ount, several million was simply unimaginable for her and her husbands shop-they couldnt earn that much in their lifetime relying on the shop alone.
But she couldnt imagine that the value of the vi was actually an order of magnitude higher than her estimate. Feng Junughed, Ive just discovered a jade source that no one else knows about. But I cant say exactly where it is. Zhang Junyi nodded upon hearing this, she could ept this answer. If there was a superior source of goods, business would naturally be good, You just be careful not to let anyone find out, and if things get tough, make enough money and then get out. She could estimate the risks involved, and naturally advised her son to know when to let go. Thats not a problem, Feng Jun said with a smile,forting his mother, Im working in partnership with others, sharing the risk together. My main responsibility is management after all, I studied business administration. As soon as she heard there were partners involved, Zhang Junyis heart was essentially put at ease, Then you also need to be diligent and show your worth Her arrival brought the greatest convenience to Feng Jun, which was cooking for him every day- -in the memory of every son, the food made by a mother always tastes sweet and delicious. Zhang Junyi stayed in Zhengyang for only five days before hurrying back home- -the store was run by just the couple, and once she left, the store was down by half its workforce. Feng Wenhui didnt want to hire anyone, so he had to grit his teeth and endure the hardship. During those five days, Feng Jun did nothing else, pretending to go out during the day, but actually, he went to charge up at the vi in the deserted mountain. At night, he slept and charged in Peach Blossom Valley. During these days, Sister Hong alsopleted negotiations with Li Dafu and Henglong. Li Dafu bought seven pieces of jade, while Henglong bought five. The remaining quantity of jade stones was not enough to hold another auction. These twelve jade stones sold for over 70 million yuan, which was a lot lower than what Feng Jun estimated-in fact, his estimate was indeed a bit optimistic. After all, the high prices at thest auction were mainly due to the state of mind of the bidders, which was far from calm. Anything in the world is more valuable the rarer it is. Once the quantity increases, the price will dive; this is a market rule and does not change for anybodys will. In Zhengyang Citys jewelry industry, there were already individuals saying- Boss Fengs jades have depressed the entry price of jade stones a bit. Thisment was said in jest, but without question, if Feng Jun continued to sell jades at this rate, it wouldnt take long to truly bring down the price of jade stones. Sister Hong keenly noticed this and so she discussed it with Feng Jun, It seems that in the short term, its not convenient to sell jade in Zhengyang anymore I have some connections in Tiannan Province, can we sell them there? Its up to you, Feng Jun said with augh, spreading his arms. He had once stated he wouldnt actively sell jade out of the province, but if someone volunteered, he wouldnt stop them-after all, they were helping him make money. Sister Hong red at him irritably, You re shirking your responsibilities sofortably. I still need to think about selling the jade out of province The thing is too coveted by others. I dont mind, Feng Jun shrugged his shoulders indifferently, looking at her with a half-smile, Youve made your money already, and youve also helped your friend raise funds. Over 70 million in jade sales, and Sister Hong just took in over seven million inmission. Out of Feng Juns remaining 60-plus million, he spent 45 million on purchasingnd, leaving him with over 20 million to build a vi, in other words, he did nothing more than take a trip to the Cultivation ne and, without lifting a finger, ended up with a plot ofnd and even the money to build a house, with people running errands for him-the 7-plus million Sister Hong pocketed was not for nothing. Thinking back, not long ago, he had nearly broken his legs trying to sell a piece of jade He experienced countless cold shoulders and, after getting the money, he had to pull a swift Golden Cicada shedding its shell maneuver to shake off the greedy gazes and escape potential crises. Now, without having to make any appearances, a considerable amount of money hade back to him. The difference in situations was like night and day. Hey hey, it seems like youre the one making the big bucks, right? Sister Hong huffed dissatisfiedly, then her eyes darted about, Dont wor^, just keep bringing the jade back. Ill handle the sales Can I take full charge? Giving you full charge isnt out of the question, Feng Jun dragged out his voice, looking at her with a smile, But in that case, youd have control over my sales channel, and for that, youll have to pay a price, right?
Sister Hong felt a little flustered under his gaze but tried to remain calm as she answered, You were nning to sell from home anyway, how important are channels to you? Hehe, Feng Jun chuckled, Butmy lifeline would be in your hands. Can you not be so immature, Sister Hong snapped at him with annoyance, Always going off on a tangent when were talking about business, is that really fun for you? Eh, what tangent? Feng Jun blinked innocently, looking at her, What exactly are you thinking about? Sister Hong couldnt stand his rascally tone and stood up decisively, Ive already told you, stop flirting with me Just make sure theres plenty of jade in stock, leave the rest to me.
Feng Jun watched her graceful figure as she left, a slight smile on his face. The timing was probably about right, wasn t it? On the third day after his mother left, Xu Leigang sneaked over to the vi, Look, Master Feng, what have I brought for you? He had acquired fifty grenades, forty artillery shells, and a mortar! This was a huge risk If you use these in the country, we re both dead for sure. ording to him, getting the shells was rtively easy. The grenades took favors from three people to amass this many, and the mortar was a miraculous exchange from an old, inoperative one, costing him considerable favors. Everything was negotiable except for the mortar. The person who exchanged it also took a huge risk. Dont worry, Feng Jun said with a smile, Ill fight for the Cultivation Technique you want I still have millions in your hands, whats there to worry about? Even with millions it cant buy life, Xu Leigang muttered to himself, but he was genuinely delighted by the previous remark, Then Im counting on you for the Cultivation Technique By the way, do you have any more Body Tempering Pills? A few days earlier, he had consumed thest quarter of a Body Tempering Pill. The effect on his body was significant; he was starting to lose weight and felt full of energy. Many acquaintances kept asking him which weight loss method he had chosen. Xu Leigang could only smile and say, Exercise, consistent exercise Trust me, you can do it too. So he hoped to get another Body Tempering Pill-those things were really effective. However, Feng Jun shook his head, Not to say I dont have it, but I cant give it to you yet. In the future, when you acquire the Cultivation Technique and start cultivating Qi, you will need the Body Tempering Pills to aid your Cultivation You cant have too many of them. Not supposed to have too many? Xu Leigang was initially stunned, then he nodded eagerly, Alright, no problem, Ill follow your arrangement. Even if he was naive, he knew one fact: If Master Feng wasnt intending to help him get the Cultivation Technique, why would he say all this? Anyway, even if he didnt read web novels, he knew the adage all medicines have their side effects.
As they were conversing, Feng Juns mobile phone rang. It was Sister Hong on the line, Wang Weimin has been released on bail due to illness Feng Jun was silent for a moment before he hummed softly, Alright, I got it. Ive already tried to apply pressure through connections, Sister Hong sighed resignedly, But Jubaozhai really pushed hard for it. Its not appropriate to involve people too high up for this kind of issue. Chapter 133: Forced Buy and Forced Sell Chapter 133: Forced Buy and Forced Sell The case involving Wang Weimin seemed significant on the surface, with the robbery targeting three million in cash and jade stones valued at over ten million. But when all was said and done, there were no serious consequences; instead, the three robbers were injured quite badly. This created room for maneuver. Jubaozhai was trying to save their young master and could, of course, pull out all the stops. Conversely, Feng Jun hadnt suffered any loss, and since he wasnt an influential figure, even if someone wanted to help by applying pressure, it wouldntpare to the other sides rescue efforts. Sister Hong did have strong connections but for such a trivial matter was it worth it? When she called Feng Jun, her mindset was this: Xiao Feng, if you dont want to let them off the hook, I can introduce you to some people, but pushing this issue will be a stretch, and the cost could be substantial. But Feng Jun was nonchnt, Wang Tiechen certainly has some clout. Alright, let him handle it. Sister Hong was surprised by his response, I thought you were the impulsive type. Even if I had some ideas, nows not the right time, Feng Jun replied with augh, Theyve just called in favors to get their man out. They should enjoy their triumph for a couple of days; otherwise, it would be too disrespectful to some of the leaders. That makes sense, Sister Hong chuckled over the phone, If we choose to push back now, the cost is too high. We can wait a while before we pick up where we left off with them. I dont believe anyone would repeatedly stick their neck out for him. This was where she proved difficult to handle: You have connections? I will wear you down slowly, to see if you can endure. Heh, Feng Junughed indifferently without rejecting her advice, but he gave a vague response, Acting now would bring too much suspicion; its not in line with my preference for keeping a low profile. After hanging up, Xu Leigang spoke in anger, Shall I find some guys to beat that scoundrel senseless? Although he was much older than Sister Hong, many military offspring are just like himimpulsive. Theyre not incapable of being sneaky, but they feel straightforward confrontation is the more honorable approach. Beating up the opponent might be childish and would not help matters, but it would feel good, right? And it might also embarrass the folks at Jubaozhai. Feng Jun wasnt all that interested in such childish acts of venting, but he wouldnt disingenuously deny his involvement. He simply said with a smile, If you want to go, just go. I wont stop you I just think its meaningless. Its none of your business. Im doing this for myself, Xu Leigang retorted, showing how straightforward he wasI dont need your gratitude, I just cant stand this incident. Of course, even if Master Feng didnt appreciate it, he could still score some points with him. This move wasnt a loss! Take good care of yourself, Feng Jun reminded him, picking up the items that Xu Leigang had brought with him to the storage room. Early the next morning, after a hearty meal, Feng Jun entered the Cultivation Space once again. Everything was as he had left it. Lang Zhen and Deng Lao Er were haggling over the price with the person who had brought three pieces of jade. The smallest of the three jade stones weighed four hundred pounds, and they were all Mutton Fat White Jadejade of this quality was too precious for Feng Jun to reveal carelessly on Earth. Even on Mount Zhige, such jade stones were exceedingly rare. One need only consider the jade pillow Feifei sold to understand that a single piece of jade could be a family heirloom. Lang Zhen estimated the price for the three jade stones at eighty silver dors, but the men who brought them refused, insisting on no less than two hundred silver dors. Truth be told, the price Lone Wolf offered was fair; he even took into ount therge size of the stones, giving a premium. If dealers from Xiyin City had been buying, theyd beughing if they could get sixty silver dors. Think their asking price is too low? Then dont sell. The people selling the jade stones, starting with an exaggerated asking price, were indeed excessive. Even if they began bargaining at one hundred silver dors as a starting point, it would have been reasonable, but two hundred what were they thinking? Lone Wolf started with a friendly negotiationas someone with a background as an escort master, he certainly wasnt all about fighting. In fact, escorts often relied on reputation and connections to make a living. No escort bureau could survive on brute force alone. If it were all about fighting, escort bureaus would have closed down long ago; the modest earnings wouldnt cover the loss of escorts in each skirmish. Lang Zhen was amicable, but the men on the other side werent buying it. They were numerous, with eight or nine sturdyds. If they were fewer, they wouldn t even be able to lift those three stones. Lang Zhen was apanied by only two others, yet Deng Lao Er was a High- Rank Martial Warrior, and having recovered some of his martial master presence thanks to the Meridian Opening Pill, Lang Zhen was not intimidated by the opposition. As the dispute raged on, Elder Deng returned. He too was a High-Rank Martial Warrior, and although he was not much older than his younger brother and looked rather youthful and reticent, hismanding presence was palpable as soon as he stood there. The men selling stones saw this and their arrogance abated somewhat, but the leading High-Rank Martial Warrior spoke up, What, you think you can use greater numbers to bully us? Elder Deng Lao Er couldnt help butugh in anger, Can you even count? Who has more people, us or you? The expression of the High-Rank Martial Warrior darkened as he spoke ominously, If you really want topare numbers, the people of Zhao Family Fort will apany you! From his tone, it seemed that to him, none of them yet constituted arge group, implying he could gather the entire vige if necessary. Zhao Family Fort? Elder Deng Lao Er sneered disdainfully. Viges like these, named after a family, are usually single-n viges, where the entire vige forms onerge family. Generally speaking, even the Official Government avoids provoking them without good reason. But what of it? The Escort Bureau has seen all sorts of situations. Do you know who we are? The High-Rank Martial Warrior scoffed coldly, Arent you just those unable to remain in the Escort Bureau? Were it not for the sake of the bureaus reputation, I would have been less courteous long ago. Do you really think Zhao Family Fortcks martial masters? With these words, the bystanders knew trouble was brewingwho else would inquire about their background if not an enemy? Yo-ho, Lone Wolf sneered viciously, the first to lose hisposure upon hearing this, he stood up and spoke with a sinister tone, Boy, are you saying that I couldnt stay on? As for him, he had left the Escort Bureau because he couldnt obtain the Meridian Opening Pill and thus had be incapacitated. It was only the bureau that had wronged him, never the other way around. At this moment, a surge of fresh rage mingled with old grudges welled up inside of him. Without deliberately releasing the aura of a martial master, but as the once-overbearing Lone Wolf, a killer without equal, his presence naturally exuded a thick murderous intent and bloodthirstiness. Once he dropped his disguise, an invisible pressure loomed. Frightened, the High-Rank Martial Warrior took a step back, eyeing his adversary with rm. Before his arrival, he had only known that the two High- Rank Martial Warriors here were the sons of Escort Master Deng, not expecting that an unremarkable cripple was in fact a true expert. However, what of it? After retreating a step, he struggled to maintain his dignity, What, does this cripple want to cause trouble? Cripple? Its been a while since Ive been called that, Lang Zhen said, reaching the peak of his fury but instead chuckled lightly, Let me think, whats the crime for insulting a martial master again? In this realm, martial masters were already considered high-end. ced in the Earth Realm, they could at least be equated with a department-head-level official. Otherwise, why would the people of Zhao Family Fort mention having a martial mastertheyre boasting about having a department head in their vige. Considered high-end forces in the mortal world, there may not be explicit regtions against offending martial masters, but in practice, anymoner daring to disrespect a martial master is surely in for trouble. If someone intentionally insults a martial master, then its indeed a crime. Even if the martial master doesnt care, other martial masters wont stand for itinsulting one of our own without consequences? That wont do. The face of the High-Rank Martial Warrior finally turned pale, but he didnt resort to sophistry. Steeling himself, he said, I did not know you were a martial master. Ignorance is not a sin. Moreover, my elder brother is also a martial master. Your elder brother is a martial master, what does that have to do with you? Lang Zhen swayed slightly, without apparent effort, he had already closed in on the man. The single-edged sword haned from his waist lifted and came down in a sh. His movements were extraordinarily swift. The High-Rank Martial Warrior instinctively dodged, but he couldnt avoid the sh. His left forearm immediately dropped to the groundthe Lone Wolf had always been known for his swift actions. Lang Zhen, after cutting down his opponents arm, didnt press further and retreated, looking at the other man coldly. Good that you understand your own standing The High-Rank Martial Warrior hadnt even realized that his left hand was no longer histhe opponents de had been too fast. It wasnt until he saw his own arm on the ground that he stood frozen for a moment, then let out a heart-wrenching scream, Ah How dare you strike me? How could you? Lang Zhen lifted his chin, speaking with pride, Since you look down on cripples, let us be crippled together then perhaps, your views will change. The High C Rank Martial Warrior turned out to be a tough character. After the initial shock, he bent down, picked up his own arm, and red at Lang Zhen with fierce hatred, his mouth twitched as if he wanted to say something. Lang Zhen squinted, gazing indifferently at him, his whole body rxedin truth, this was his preparation for a full-force strike. If the other dared to offend him again, he truly would kill him. Luckily, the High-Rank Martial Warrior wasnt a foolhardy youth. In that indifferent gaze, he sensed great dangerfatal danger. And so, his right hand, still clutching his left arm, gestured slightly, and he spoke through gritted teeth, Lets go. Someone wille to seek justice. He dared to say this because, besides him, Zhao Family Fort had eight brawny men. Even if there were martial masters on the other side, they might not be able to keep all of themcouldnt they just run if they couldnt beat them? Of course, it would be impossible to run with the stones, so they had to retreat cautiously. After all, the other side had collected so many stones, there was no need to worry about them leaving immediately. (Update, first day in Changsha, scheduled updates. Some say that Feng Xiao creates conflict too deliberately. But like the conflicts in this chapter, they aremonce in the Earth Realm, even an everyday affair. Havent those living near urban viges seen or heard about such incidents? Before criticizing Feng Xiao, please recharge some intellect. Alright, no more digressions, calling for monthly tickets.) Chapter 134 - 134 Let There Be Light Chapter 134: Let There Be Light The people of Zhao Familys stronghold retreated to a distance, leaving four individuals to watch from afar while the rest scampered away. Lang Zhen watched them coolly, making no move to stop them. He appeared indifferent, but Deng Familys Second Son was quite excited, Brother Wolf, you really are formidable, striking without a word. Being at the exuberant age of youth, what he liked most was swift and decisive revenge. As for the aftermath of injuring someone, he wasnt particrly concerned- humiliating a martial master deserved such retribution. Lang Zhen, however, merely snorted, his face expressionless as he spoke, Be on your guard, the real battle is about to begin. If its a tough battle, then its a tough battle, said Deng Lao Da, who rarely spoke. There was no expression on his face, but his eyes also zed with mes, Having earned this money, we must exert the effort right? Exactly, said Deng Lao Er, his face full of eagerness to try, Their actions show that these people came to test us. If extortion doesnt work on us, they will get serious. But, heh are we afraid? A young man in Jianghu is as old as it gets. Every young martial artist stepping into the world has a heart full of irrepressible passion. Lang Zhen looked at them and remembered his own younger days, smiling rarely, The key is, fear is useless. Indeed, when the oppositions offer was two hundred silver dors, trouble had already arrived. Since there was no way to avoid it, one could only face it head- on. Deng Lao Da nced at the room where Feng Jun was, hesitated for a moment, and uttered four words, Do we have to hold out? Fighting was not something he feared; no martial artist would shrink from battle. But with the opposition having an entire vige as their backing, including martial masters, it was simply an insurmountable force. In such a situation, fleeing after a fierce battle was not shameful. To stubbornly hold out would be tantamount to courting death. However, if they didnt hold out, the stones that the Divine Doctor had purchased would have to be abandoned, which went against the professional ethics of an escort master. Therefore, Deng Lao Da thought it necessary to seek guidance from his senior on what choice they should make. Lang Zhen shook his head, smiling as he replied, Well see what the Divine Doctor says. If he says go, we go; if he says stay, we stay. Even if he had no confidence in himself, he had considerable confidence in Feng Junthat was a cultivator. However, Deng Lao Da was stubborn and couldnt help but ask again, But isnt the Divine Doctor just an initial-rank martial master? Two martial masters and two high-rank martial warriors, facing an attack from a whole vige, were likely also hard-pressed to survive. Lang Zhen shook his head, The capabilities of the Divine Doctor are beyond your imagination you and your brother need not worry. Do you think Brother Wolf looks like he s tired of living? Upon hearing these words, Deng Lao Da no longer spokethough not talkative, he was astute, so how could he not understand that the Divine Doctor had a method to deal with a group beating? After a while, it began to rain again from the sky, and as the day was not getting any earlier, after discussing with each other, Lang Zhen and Deng Lao Da entered another room to avoid the rain, while Deng Lao Er stood under a makeshift awning, responsible for the surrounding vignce. Feifei was starting a fire to cook food under the eaves of a room nearby. As the sky gradually darkened, a loud noise came from the room where Feng Jun was. Immediately after, he pushed open the door and came out. When the Divine Doctor emerged, he was not empty-handed; he was dragging along a long, strange ropesso, the end of which was attached to a transparent, colored ze-like, spherical object. This was the electric light that Feng Jun was trying to make. The bulbs were also those types with focusing xenonmps, capable of lighting a great distance in the night. He connected four bulbs at once and then hit the switch. In an instant, the space was bathed in brightness. The Deng Family Brothers were dumbfounded at this sight, What is this thing? They had seen things used for illumination at night before. Not to mention bonfires, ordinary households used candles and oilmps, and those who were a bit more sophisticated used luminous pearlstheir lighting effect was modest, but they came without smoke. Luminous pearls looked like ordinary stones during the day but could glow at night. Moreover, this light did not require burning anything; it only required cing the luminous pearls under the sun to bask during the day. The longer they were exposed, the brighter the glow of the luminous pearls at night. Besides these, Deng Lao Er had seen even more upscale illumination tools, only used by top families in Xijing when hosting guests. At the time, his father had high hopes for him, taking him to broaden his horizons, Deng Lao Er distinctly remembered how the Luminous Pearl was dazzling in the night. It was precisely because of this that he gained a clear understanding of the nobles of Xijingsuch godlike pearls were not something ordinary people could afford, were they? It was said that this treasure came from some top-tier entities. Although Escort Head Deng did not borate to his son, how could Deng Lao Er not guess that it was from cultivators? Yet, even a Luminous Pearl could notpare to the four objects before them. These devices were so bright that they were almost blinding, their radiance piercing the pitch-ck night, illuminating the distance as if it were daylight. Even the fine raindrops were rendered crystal clear. Deng Lao Er was the best at getting excited about things, and shouted when he saw the spectacle, Amazing, with this divine artifact, we wont have to worry about the enemy sneaking into our camp Thats the kind of move a Divine Doctor should make. As expected, war is the driving force behind human technological progress, and even a chuunibyou youth like Deng Lao Er thought of the convenience it brought to warfare upon his first nce at the xenonmp. Hmm, Feng Jun hummed, Its almost dark now, were not afraid to fight them, but it would be a bit too much of a loss if someone sneaked up on us in the dark. In fact, the four individuals from Zhao Family Fort responsible for surveince were already terrified by the magnificent sight before them. Just as Deng Lao Er had guessed, the people from Zhao Family Fort came to sell jade, and from the very beginning, they had no good intentions. In fact, even a chuunibyou youth like him could guess the Zhao Family Forts ambitions, which were tantly obvious. The reputation of Feng Jun and hispanions had been growing in the nearby area recently, and suchrge-scale, high-priced purchases of stones had never urred in Zhige County beforein fact, as far as records show, nothing like this had ever happened. The people of Zhao Family Fort initially didnt take it seriously, and there were vigers who made special trips to sell their stones, which wasnt strange; after all, the vige was indeed dominated by one surname, but just as ten fingers are not of the same length, even with the same surname Zhao, there was a disparity in wealth. Feng Jun was picky when purchasing stones; he wouldn t take stones that hadnt been cut. At first, although the people of Zhao Family Fortined, they could barely ept it, after all, it wasnt up to the people of Zhao Family Fort to decidewhat to sell and what not tothe buyer was king. But they kept buying, and it was always cash on delivery. Over time, people from Zhao Family Fort began to have crooked thoughtsthese guys must be wealthy. In those days, it wasnt the fear of being stolen from that concerned people, but rather the fear of thieves coveting what they had. Once they set their sights on this ce, it was inevitable they would start to inquire about the background of the neers. And when the Deng Family Brothers came here, they had visited the local notables, so the people of Zhao Family Fort knew that among those who bought stones, there were two youngds, sons of the deputy head of Xiongfeng Escort Bureau. Its just that Lang Zhen had left the Escort Bureau many years ago and had long since been forgotten. When the people of Zhao Family Fort heard that the other party had the descendants of the Xiongfeng Escort Bureau, they started to back off, as that was an escort bureau that operated in Xiyin city and not something their small surname-dominant vige could contend with. Such an escort bureau, even if theirbat power was slightlycking, could basically guarantee that they would have ten to eighteen martial masters on hand. And Zhao Family Fort had only a total of three martial mastersin fact, this number was already quite astonishing. Keep in mind that in most viges of this realm, it was impossible to find a single martial master. The three martial masters of the vige: one made a living in Xijing, one was in the military in Xiyin, and another taught cultivation at a martial arts school in a neighboring county. Which meant that ordinarily, there were no martial masters in Zhao Family Fort. This time, encountering people from the Xiongfeng Escort Bureau, they were habitually inclined to sound the retreat. In the hearts of most people, those who escorted valuables were seen as highly mobile individuals who roamed freely from the north to the south, defiant and imbued with a heavy killing air, and were not to be trifariously provoked. As for the reliance of Zhao Family Forts people on having three martial masters with their own connections? Stop joking, a martial master from the Xiongfeng Escort Bureau would only be more numerous than three, and besides, how could an escort bureau operate without connections? The people of Zhao Family Fort had already decided to give up, but unexpectedly, two days ago, the martial master from the neighboring county returned Actually, he came back often. Of the three martial masters, only he stayed close to home. One reason was that he was getting on in years and didnt want to continue wandering outside, and the other was to take care of the people in the vige, to prevent others from bullying the Zhao Family casually. Unable to resist the temptation, some vigers went to consult him: those buying stones seemed to have a disdain for our Zhao Family Fort. Who was this man? A simple inquiry gave them the answer: It was probably not that they were bullying you, but that you were envious of their wealth. However, using others of discrimination just because youre envious of their wealth That makes sense! If you didnt look down on us, you should have obediently brought the money over, right? As for those buying stones having hired the bodyguards of Xiongfeng Escort Bureau, upon careful questioning, he immediately burst intoughter, A Ye family member? Theyre long since not with Xiongfeng, and Ive heard that they had some conflict with Xiao Yun from the Hall of Heroes Dont worry about them! However, if the bodyguards were two martial artists from the Ye Family, then what was the background of those buying stones? Since they hadnt figured out Feng Juns origins, and they didnt want to be too aggressive on their doorstepin front of so many fellow vigers, they couldnt just openly rob them, could they? Thats why they came up with todays approach: lets start with forcing a buy and sell, if the other party tolerates it, we can consider encroaching further. The people of this realm seemed very adept at such tactics; Feng Jun had encountered simr situations outside Xiyin cityothers incrementally testing his limits. The people of Zhao Family Fort really did not expect that among the four of them, the disabled one would turn out to be a martial master, and moreover, they acted on the spot, not only cold and decisive but also extremely ruthless. Now, those keeping watch looked towards the rising brilliance in the distance and couldnt help but be shocked together, what kind of unusual phenomenon was this? Chapter 135: 135: Fury Chapter 135: Fury The four people responsible for surveince were paired up in two groups. After discussing among themselves, they agreed that this extraordinary situation must be made known to the vige. Brother Liu, who lost his arm today, said that after he returned, he would ask Elder Zhao to take charge and take advantage of the night to eliminate this group. The Zhao Family Castle had much greater numbers capable of fighting than the other side, which would make a night attack a risky choice, prone to idental harm to ones own people. However, since the enemy had a martial master, choosing to attack at night wasnt a mistake, as it would allow them to overwhelm the master with sheer numbers. But all this was just Brother Lius conjecture, and whether it would be feasible or not would depend on Elder Zhaos attitude. The four watchers believed they couldnt just sit idly by any longer, they had to let the people in the vige know; under such brightly lit conditions, attempting a night attack that would be a joke, wouldnt it? It would probably be like looking at the sun if they were to surround and attack in such bright light. Among the four, they chose a young man with agile legs and good night vision to hurry back despite the rain. The young man indeed had an impressive physique; in the pitch-ck night, he lit a torch and made his way, stumbling and crawling, and in just over an hour, he had covered more than twenty miles.
Feng Jun and the others also saw his torch, but with such a distance between them, they couldnt react properly. The Zhao Family Castle was about thirty miles from where Feng Jun and his group were, yet, as the young man climbed up a small hill, he suddenly found dozens of people standing on the hill. Among them were four or five people holding electrterns, with another seven or eight holding umbres, and the one leading was none other than Elder Zhao of the Zhao Family. Elder Zhao was the only remaining martial master in the vige, around fifty years old, squinting his eyes and coldly observing the distant lights, his thoughts inscrutable. Little Ba from the third family hase back, someone with sharp eyes recognized the young man, What is that bright thing over there? The light from the xenonmp was dazzling in the night, and the air quality of this world was much better than Earths; if it werent raining, one could see it from even a hundred or eighty miles away. Standing twenty miles away, they were all incredibly shocked by the sight. The young man wiped the sweat off his face and stammered in reply, That is thats a lighting device from the Xiongfeng Escort Bureau. Up until now, they were still habitually referring to the other party as the Xiongfeng Escort Bureau, and Elder Zhao did not seem inclined to correct them. He felt that, given the Zhao Family Castles capabilities, theres no need to be overly fearful of any escort bureau. This wasnt arrogance on his part; rather, he believed that such confidence needed to be cultivated through daily practice. Nevertheless, upon hearing this, Elder Zhao frowned dissatisfiedly, Escort Bureau? Impossible If they had such means, from where would they have gotten a nighttime battle array? Themp must be very bright, right? Extremely bright, the young man replied with utmost respect, Looking directly at it will make your eyes water. Hearing this, some of the more impatient members of the Zhao Family spoke up, Does that mean we cantunch a night attack? The young man hesitated for a moment, but then honestly shook his head, In our opinion, the four of us, a stealth attack would be unsuitable. The status of the four watchers in the Zhao Family Castle wasnt particrly high, but as they served as scouts, they were entitled to make suggestions. Elder Zhao pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly, Since they are prepared, lets not attack tonight. Keep watch and tomorrow, well go and reason with them. The night passed without incident, and the next morning, they received thetest news: the disabled martial artist with the severed arm was believed to be Lang Zhen, an escort master who had left the Xiongfeng Escort Bureau. Elder Zhao had heard of the reputation of Lone Wolf; he was seven or eight years older than Lang Zhen. At the time of his achievement as a martial master, Lang Zhen had already made quite a name for himself, and hadter, with only an intermediate cultivation level of a martial artist, killed a high-rank martial artist. He knew very well that if he were to face Lone Wolf, he would definitely note away unscathed. After Lang Zhens injury and subsequent loss of cultivation level, which led to his departure from the Xiongfeng Escort Bureau, Elder Zhao had also heard about it through the grapevine. However, considering that Brother Liu, a high- rank martial warrior, was disarmed by Lang Zhen in one move, it was evident that Lone Wolfs cultivation level had somewhat recovered. After some consideration, Elder Zhao decided to put civility before force and first to seek an exnation from them, to see what they would say.
Around noon, Elder Zhao, apanied by more than twenty members of his family, arrived in front of the other partys house. Feng Jun had already turned off the xenonmp, but he hadnt bothered to put away the wires andmpsafter all, if he did, hed just have to set them up again in the evening, which would be quite cumbersome. As Elder Zhao approached with the family members, the first thing they noticed were the electric wires and light bulbs. After a careful look, Elder Zhao turned his attention to Lang Zhen, who was sitting there smoking, and asked indifferently, Lone Wolf? Lang Zhen gave him a nce, continuing to smoke by himself, and snorted lightly, If you want to sell Jade, sell it. If not, dont try to get chummy Im not interested in getting to know you.
Hehheh, Elder Zhaoughed, revealing his yellowed teeth, then pulled out a smoking pipe, lit it with tinder, and began puffing out clouds of smoke. After three puffs, he said leisurely, So you havent firmly established yourself in the Martial Master Realm, are you sure you can beat me? Lang Zhen gave him another look, replying deliberately, I seriously suggest that you dont try it, really! Elder Zhao felt a bit apprehensive inside, but he wasnt afraid of the opponent. In fact, after seeing the opponents cultivation level with his own eyes, he was confident he could defeat himeven if he couldnt win a one-on-one fight, he didnt summon all these family members just to spectate. However, while it was easy to defeat the opponent, capturing him would be difficult and would certainly cost his nsmen dearly. So he spoke coldly, By attacking a younger member of my Zhao Family, are you trying to provoke us? Lang Zhen snorted coldly, I am ignorant and have never heard of any Zhao Family. Do you have an Innate Expert? Elder Zhaos face grew even darker, I did not expect Lone Wolf to aim so high. The person you injured yesterday, his elder brother is a Xuanwu Commandant in the county soldiers do you know that? As a former soldier, Lang Zhen was, of course, aware of what a Xuanwu Commandant was. There were many levels ofmandants, and martial artists could hold the position, but a Xuanwu Commandant had to be at least a martial master. He did not want to indulge the other party, but as a former soldier, he still valuedradery, so he replied with a cold snort, A mere martial artist, daring to mock me for being disabled, then I could only show a little discipline. This was his exnation, and as for anything moreLone Wolf was always proud and aloof. A strange expression shed across Elder Zhaos face, You are a disabled person, arent you? Was he wrong to say so? Or do you think youre a martial master? His words were full of provocation, clearly pointing outMr. Lang, your current cultivation level has not yet stabilized as a martial master.
Lang Zhen was well aware of his cultivation level, but he was definitely a martial master; its just that his realm had fallen for a time and he hadnt fully recovered yet. Moreover, he punished the other party not just for their disrespect but also for coveting his wealth. So facing such biased rhetoric, he simply posed another question, Even if Im not a martial master, I can still kill you. Want to try? Elder Zhao had no confidence in confronting Lone Wolfeven if it were an unsettled Lone Wolfas he heard this, he snorted coldly, Dont get ahead of yourself, someone wille seeking a reckoning with you. I just have one question: are you still buying this stone? Lang Zhen couldnt be bothered to respond to him. Seeing no one else speak up, Deng Lao Er waited a moment before raising his voice, Of course, were buying. If you want to buy, the three stones from yesterday, my Zhao family fort will sell for three hundred silver dors, Elder Zhao dered righteously, As Zhige people, we cant stand by while you harm the interests of our fellow vigers! Yesterday, the Zhao Familys quote was only two hundred silver dors, but now it had increased to three hundred, and yet they spoke of the vigers interests. Lone Wolf thought to himself with a snort: They really are shameless. However, before he could respond, a cry of surprise came from the side. It turned out that Feifei had walked from a distance, and a Zhao family junior, annoyed that she was in the way, kicked her directly. The Zhao family members knew that the girl, though young, had sided with the opponent, acting as a scout and doing the cooking and washing for them, so naturally, they had no good impression of her. When the juniorshed out, he didnt ease up because she was a childbeing Zhige people, you serve the foreign thieves, you deserve to suffer. Of course, he did not want to take her life, so he aimed his kick at the big basket on the girls back. However, the girls reaction was strange. Instead of trying her best to dodge, she turned around and faced the kick with her chest, as she knew clearly in her hearther little brother was sleeping in the basket!
After taking the kick, she stumbled back several steps, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood. Bastard! Deng Lao Ers eyes instantly reddened. Drawing the longsword from his back, he lunged forward, To a little girl, you dare to deal such a strike? How can my Deng family, known for loyalty and righteousness, let you go? Hmm? Elder Zhao frowned upon seeing this, pulled out the cloth belt tied around his waist, and flicked it forward with a snap of his wrist. The cloth belt was actually a soft whip, which, when infused with inner qi, is immune to des and spearsa weapon he prided himself on. Before Lang Zhen could react, it was already toote, as he was seated at the time. Moreover, in front of him, stood two high-rank martial warriors, staring intently at him. If he dared to make a move, he would face an attack from a martial master and two high-rank martial warriors. In fact, Lone Wolf excelled at tracking, assassination, and escape, but rescuing others was not his forte. Deng Lao Er had already sprung into action and, with momentum carrying him forward, it was toote to dodge. Just as he was about to be struck squarely by the whip, a roar came from not far away, Bastards! The roar came from inside a house. Indeed, everyone at the Zhao family fort knew that there were four people dealing in jade stones, and the one truly in charge was not the three present but the young man who often hid in the house. As for the young man, everyone didnt think much of him, considering him just a wealthy merchant. Yet, following that angry roar, what came was a fierce gust of finger wind, whistling through the air with tremendous force. (Updated to here, Feng Xiao should still be at the venue, and its still a scheduled update. I beg for monthly votesI call upon them, emphatically.)
Chapter 136: 136 What is Fairness Chapter 136: What is Fairness Elder Zhao wasnt particrly exceptional in his cultivation. Although he was a martial master, his innate talent for cultivation was not on par with two other members of his n. It was only because the Zhao Family had a deeper foundation than other viges, and he was somewhat of a prodigy, that he had advanced to the rank of martial master. But by this point in his life, he remained a low-rank martial master, with little hope of advancing further. It was precisely because of this that he earnestly stayed at home, helping to guard his familys legacy. Lang Zhen was seven or eight years younger than him and had advanced to martial master earlier, not to mention hisbat strength was not something Elder Zhao couldpete with. To speak frankly, if Lone Wolf had his resources, he would at least be an intermediate-level martial master by now, and aspiring to be a high-rank martial master wouldnt be out of the question. Once Lang Zhen advanced to intermediate-level martial master, he would certainly dare to challenge high-rank martial masters, unlike Elder Zhao who didnt even have the courage to face off against Lone Wolf when his power was not fully restored. Anyone who advanced to martial master was extraordinary, but within the same administrative level, were those who rose through their ancestors legacies the same as those who fought their way up through their own abilities? Elder Zhaosbat strength was really quite average, but he had his own strengthshe was perceptive!
Having been a martial master for so many years, his eye for talent was unmatched by ordinary people. After all, even the least skilled martial master is still a martial master. Otherwise, he wouldnt have been able to tell at a nce that Lone Wolf had not fully recovered his cultivation and was just hovering at the threshold of martial masters. Upon hearing the sound of the finger wind, his expression changed and he cursed inwardly, Damn it! But by that time, it was toote for him to do anything, just as when he made a move against Deng Lao Er. Deng Familys Second Sons move was already set, and he could only watch helplessly. Such suppression at a higher realm created an overwhelming effect that could easily induce a sense of powerlessness. Elder Zhao, for the life of him, couldnt have imagined that the merchant collecting Jade was the highest cultivator among the four, involuntarily eximing in surprise, An intermediate-level martial master? He only managed to get these four words out before the opposing finger wind struck the ribbon in mid-air precisely. As previously mentioned, generally, low-rank and intermediate-level martial masters couldnt exert much power in the external release of inner qi-most martial masters couldnt even use such a technique. Only high-rank martial masters or even innate experts took an interest in refining such skills. Feng Juns finger wind was not very powerful, just enough to pierce through four or five thickyers of ss. Yet in this realm, it was already considered exceptionally strong among intermediate-level martial masters. If he had directly attacked the opponent, he doubted he could breach his defense, nor could he effectively rescue Elder Deng. So when he made his move, he targeted the opponents cloth whip. A whip, being inherently flexible, and one made of cloth even more so, was pliable despite the said cloth being exceptionally tough. Elder Zhao was proficient with the whip and wasnt afraid of it being blocked. When he struck, he had already nned that if this Deng youth dared to block it, he would take the opportunity to bind and drag him over. The one thing he didnt anticipate was that his opponent would be an intermediate-level martial master who was adept at using finger wind. You see, Elder Zhaos whipping required him to infuse inner qi into it to wield it as if it were an extension of his arm. When the opponent released inner qi externally, the finger wind struck the whip hard, disrupting the inner qi he had infused at that instant. The whipshed back swiftly, striking his chest with the force of thunder and wind before he could react. There was no helping it; the whip was difficult to master. Though it was a show-off weapon, it was too challenging to control. It had been many years since Elder Zhao had found himself in such an embarrassing situation-thest time was more than twenty years ago, before he had advanced to martial master. What was worse, his whip was actually a belt, with a t, round, palm-sized piece of heavy metal at the tip. This metal piece, usually worn at his waist like a belt bucklemon in Earth Realm, appeared decorative. However, in reality, the metal added significant lethality to the whip, and an inadvertent strike could easily break bones or tear tendons, especially since it was made of heavy, hard metal.
Seeing the metal pieceshing back, Elder Zhao instinctively dodged. If this had happened twenty years ago, he would have chosen to abandon the whip and retreat swiftly. But now, the situation didnt allow for that-he couldnt just discard his weapon. What about his dignity as a martial master? And besides, the Zhao family members were all around him; he had to consider not identally harming them. So, while dodging, he desperately tried to regain control of the whip by outputting inner qi.
As it turned out, he was overthinking it. The metal piece returned swiftly and harshly, crashing into his right chest. With that single blow, Elder Zhao saw stars, his chest tightened, and he nearly lost his breath. Immediately after, Elder Dengs sword ferociously struck at the young man who had been bullying the little girl. The young man was an intermediate-level martial artist who had some courage; he didnt evade or shrink back. Pulling out the machete from his waist, he faced the longsword head-on. However, the next moment, his body shook, and the machete in his hand was cut into two pieces. The weapons of the two young masters of the Deng Family were all acquired by Head Escort Deng at great expense. Although they might not be considered the rarest treasures, they were certainly much stronger than the majority of weapons. The weapons of the Zhao Family members werent too shabby either-they werent so poor as to not withstand a single blow. The key to the problem was that, in a fit of rage, Deng Lao Er had exerted all his might in delivering that sh. Such an unadorned, direct sh cut cleanly through a fairly decent short sword made of fine iron. Fortunately for the man, he quickly retreated two steps, taking advantage of the force from the strike to dodge the longswording down on his head. Having gained the upper hand with one move, Deng Lao Er was not one for words. He lunged forward, his wrist flipped, and his waist exerted force, the longsword swept upwards from below at his opponent, and he continued to give chase. Hold on! someone yelled, as two young men came to nk him, hoping to save their n member. Bastards! snorted someone coldly, as two streaks of white light shot towards them. It was finally Lang Zhens turn to act. He straightened his body and with a flick of his hand, he unleashed two sleeve arrows. When the two men saw this, they hurriedly dodged, but how could they easily evade the sleeve arrows of Lone Wolf?
In a blink of an eye, one was hit in the arm and the other in the shoulder by the arrows, both letting out a cry of pain. Seeing this, the two high-rank martial warriors facing Lang Zhen drew out their short staff and longsword, attacking him simultaneously. Youre courting death! A cold snort followed by two more sts of finger wind. These two were much more vignt than Elder Zhao. At the sound of the cold snort, without a second thought, they dragged their weapons and retreated quickly. Being prepared made a difference, and miraculously, they both avoided the finger winds. Meanwhile, ayoung man with odd attire and very short hair, which looked awkward no matter how you viewed it, carrying a strangely shaped iron rod with a wooden support on one end, came out of the wooden hut. Feng Jun stepped out of the house, ignoring Those present, and went to the little girls side, asking in a deep voice, Feifei, does your chest hurt? He wasnt particrly fond of children, but he admired Feifeis resilience and independence. Feifei shook her head, then coughed twice, spitting out two clumps of fresh blood, and managed a weak smile. Its nothing, dont worry, Im used to it. It was only then that Elder Zhao s gaze returned to normal. He took a quick look around and decisively yelled, Stop! Everybody, stop! On his words, Everyone stopped. Deng Lao Da and Lang Zhen were just supporting Deng Lao Er and were not going to initiate any attacks. But how could Deng Lao Er possibly listen to him? He wielded his longsword, relentlessly shing at the intermediate-level martial artist. However, even though his opponent was weaker, there wasnt much Deng Lao Er could do if the other man was fully focused on fleeing. Seeing this, Elder Zhao was so angry he was shaking. He nced at the short- haired young man, and fumed, If you dont control your men, dont me me for being rude. Feng Jun gave him a sideways nce and scoffed disdainfully. Who do you think you are? Talking to me do you think youre worthy? He was a troublemaker, but not so defiant to this extent. He had always believed in an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. Since the other side had spoken rudely to Lang Zhen, they should not be surprised by his retaliation- you dont give respect to my people, why should I respect you?
Elder Zhao was so angry that he could explode at any moment. He bellowed, Zhao Family disciples, intercept that scoundrel! Id like to see who dares! Lang Zhen spoke menacingly. Anyone who makes amove dies! Elder Zhaos whole body trembled with rage. Lone Wolf, dont you go too far! No matter the realm, there were always those who could only see others malice towards them and never reflected on what they themselves had done. Lang Zhen had seen too many of such people and wasnt really angry. He just saidzily, Theyre in a fair duel. Whoever interferes, dies. A fair duel? Elder Zhaos anger was about to explode. A high-rank martial warrior chasing after an intermediate-level warrior, and you talk to me about fairness? Lang Zhen spoke unhurriedly, When your familys intermediate-level martial artist was picking on a seven-year-old girl, you didnt find it unfair, did you? His words were sharp-a jab at the fact that an intermediate-level martial artist was picking on a seven-year-old girl. But Elder Zhao didnt take it to heart. He shouted angrily, Is this little girl one of yours? Shes one of Zhige Countys people. Its an internal matter among us Zhige people, none of your business! Such logic was despicable, yet it had its adherents-many people everywhere thought this way. Zhige was for the people of Zhige! Outsiders back off! Lang Zhen had no interest in arguing, so he just inly stated, Feifei is hired by us; shes our employers person now. Upon hearing this, Elder Zhao was taken aback. In this realm, there was no notion of hiring childbor-a seven or eight-year-old girl could already do a lot, gather firewood, herd cows, cut pig grass Still, he couldnt stand to watch things spiral out of control. Stop first, lets talk this over, he said. just then, a voice rang out leisurely, Say one more word, and I will kill you!
Chapter 137: 137: Whats the Worth Chapter 137: Whats the Worth The speaker was none other than Feng Jun. He looked over at Feifeis injuries, and although he was not very knowledgeable about such matters, he knew she was badly hurt. Standing up from the ground, he red at the opposing party, A little girl, youve beaten her to such a state, how cruel and heartless! Having heard that the girl was employed by someone collecting stones, Elder Zhao was stunned and, more critically, frightened by the unmasked killing intent in the others words. He really wanted to argue that even if she was employed by you, she was just an orphan with no backing; punishing her a little, did that warrant such murderous rage from you? Being an orphan was a sin in itself, even in the Zhao Family fortress, orphans who had lost their parents were seen as inferior to other members of the Zhao Familythis consideration was given only because they were still members of the Zhao Family. The saying a child without a mother is like a de of grass couldnt be more true. However, even if Elder Zhao had many grievances, he dared not speak up anymore. When an intermediate-level martial master speaks of wanting to kill, its generally best not to disregard the threat. As he was conflicted, Deng Lao Er finally caught up with the martial artist who had fled, swinging his sword and shaving off half of the mans hair along with a palm-sized piece of bloodied scalp, even though thetter was quick to dodge. This was a direct attempt at murder! The martial artist, terrified out of his wits and suddenly finding strength from who knows where, sped up and rushed forward, shouting loudly, I was wrong, I know I was wrong, I am willing topensate Im willing topensate~~
Deng Lao Er had originally been eager to kill the man, but seeing him suffer such a blow with blood streaming down his forehead, suddenly felt the anger in his heart dissipateadolescent rage often res up quickly and fades just as fast. In fact, he had never killed anyone before. He often dreamed of the saying, Kill one man in ten steps, leave no trace in a thousand miles. He envied the life of swift retribution and passionate enmities, which was the dream of every young martial artist venturing out for the first time. But facing such a situation, he couldnt help but be merciful. The other person seemed perhaps not deserving of death? Of course, he couldnt just let the man off so easily. Instead, he chased after him while loudly asking, Feifei, do you want his life, or hispensation? After all, part of being a chivalrous hero meant considering the feelings of the person involved. At that moment, Feifeisplexion was still pale, but her eyes had regained their sparkle. Hearing the question, she answered loudly, Young master Deng, if you dont have to kill its better not to. Hearing this, Deng Lao Er finally stopped his pursuit, panting heavily as he shouted, Consider yourself lucky, kid Now tell me, how do you n topensate? Ill give ten silver coins, the man who had been shouting continued running for over a hundred meters, stopping only then, gasping for air while circling back toward the people from the Zhao Family fortress. That kick of mine wasnt very strong, and since Im not holding a grudge over your sword cut, I wont fuss over it. If he had a choice, he definitely wouldnt offer such humiliating terms, but he had noticed that even Elder Zhao was frightened by the sudden appearance of an intermediate-level martial master, so he had no choice but to suffer in silence. Indeed, it was a miscalction on their part, underestimating the opponent, thinking that with just one martial master, Elder Zhao leading over twenty skilled Zhao Family members would be enough to overpower the oppositionat least enough to prevent them from starting a fight. But one mistake led to another, and now he could only silentlyin: why didnt they summon the full might of the vige to force these four into submission? The Zhao Family vige wasnt big, holding over a thousand people, and besides the five or six hundred tenant farmers, there were nearly eight hundred Zhao Family members. If they made a concerted effort, they could gather around a hundred strong and able-bodied martial artists. If all thebat strength were mobilized, what difference would it make if another intermediate-level martial master appeared on the other side? Upon hearing the mans offer, Deng Lao Ers eyebrows rose slightly, feeling that the condition, although not great, showed some sincerity. Ten silver coins were nearly equivalent to two months ie for an escort master, and a little girl of Feifeis age, even if abducted, would at most fetch this price. It was just the way it was, children had no rights, let alone an orphan. And that was considering Feifei was rather pretty; had she been the slightest bit uglier, whether she could sell for even five silver coins was debatable. He found the terms eptable, and Feifei was also quite tempted. To her, what did suffering a little matter if she could earn money? However, just as they started showing some interest, Feng Jun snorted coldly, Is your life only worth ten silver coins? The life he referred to was of course, that of the Zhao Family martial artistWere not taking your life, and you only offer ten silver coins to buy it?
On hearing this, the martial artists face darkened: Who does business like this? Of course, Feng Jun wasnt wrong to think that way. When Deng Lao Er heard it, his eyes shone, and he shouted, Indeed, you are now paying to save your own life Make a sincere offer. The martial artist felt helpless and turned to Elder Zhao, Uncle Zhao, what do you think? Where did Elder Zhao dare to say anything? He feared even more that the other party would take his anger out and kill. He could only sigh and shake his headyou better think about how much your life is really worth.
How much his life was worth The martial artist was also in a quandary. He certainly believed his life was valuable, but when it came to paying ransom, the price couldnt be set too high. After a long silence, he finally spoke up, Fivethirty silver yuan, any more than that, and you might as well just kill me. Heh, Deng Lao Er couldnt help butugh in anger, Aborer like you, if sold to the mines, is worth at least fifty silver yuan, believe it or not? Youngborers who were also intermediate-level martial artists were definitely worth that much. Selling people to private mines was illegal on this ne, and the Xiongfeng Escort Bureau needed to maintain its reputation; they usually didnt engage in such trade, but they had the connections through year-round dealings with various white, ck, and gray forces. However, this martial artist was also quite stubborn, This is all the money I have, I dont have any more. If you dont agree, then just sell me. In his heart, he was certain that they wouldnt actually sell him to a private mineafter all, that would be an illegal act, and everyone surrounding them were members of the Zhao n; unless they were prepared to silence everyone present, they couldnt go through with it. Upon hearing these words, Deng Lao Er also felt a headacheing on. Although young, he understood the importance of silencingwas it worth all this trouble for a mere twenty silver yuan difference? Besides, he wasnt sure whether they could take down everyone on the other side. Normally, it wouldnt be possible. While the other side had more than twenty people who probably couldnt defeat their group of four, if they decided to scatter and flee, it would be difficult to annihte all of them. As he hesitated, Feng Jun spoke, Then let it be thirty silver yuan. Bring it out, and then well let you leave. How could I possibly carry that much silver yuan on me? the intermediate-level martial artist cried out, I need to go back and gather the money. No sooner had his words fallen than a figure shed before them, and Lang Zhen appeared in front of him, delivering a p with a flick of his wrist and speaking sharply, How dare you talk to a martial master like that? And to question him just answer obediently! Respecting martial masters was amon understanding in this ne, of course. While not enforced, in the real society, people generally wouldnt disrespect an office director without cause.
The p was not light; the man spun around before steadying himself. He covered his cheek, shook his head to clear it, and then responded, Yes I was wrong, but I truly dont have that much silver yuan. His words were respectful, but perhaps because he was ustomed to being domineering, he couldnt fully hide the fury in his eyes. Damn, are you seeking death? Deng Lao Er erupted in anger, Taking advantage but still ying dumb then stay here until someone from Zhao Family Fortress brings money to ransom you! The intermediate-level martial artist stayed silent, his gaze indifferentif he didnt die now, once his family members returned to their vige and came back here, it wasnt certain who would have the upper hand. Theres no need for such trouble, Feng Jun interjected from the side, Those three rocks, lets count them as thirty silver yuan. How is that possible, someone called out loudly, Even if they arent worth two hundred silver yuan, you all offered eighty silver yuan for them, how can they just count as thirty? Feng Jun gave him a cold look, Then lets just make it twenty silver yuan The person was stunned, not expecting their protest to lead to the other party intensifying their demands. Not selling for eighty but insisting on twenty, isnt that stupid? Lang Zhen snorted contemptuously, And you, and you, and you leave your weapons behind as ten silver yuan. This was outright tyranny, but Lone Wolf didnt feel any difort. Those who had been escorts, whether they had a sense of justice was debatable, but certainly, they werent moraliststhose who were soft-hearted would have long been dead. Faced with such extortion, the people of Zhao Family Fortress had no choice but to ept it grudgingly, as they simply couldnt win in a fight. The three rocks had originally been discarded here; now they were just formally taken by the other party. However, the four weapons that Lang Zhen pointed out were worth far more than ten silver yuan, probably close to twenty.
So, the people of Zhao Family Fortress decided to pool their money. They hade to extort and didnt bring much, so even after gathering funds from over twenty people, they barely scratched together five silver yuan. Lang Zhen pointed at Elder Zhao decisively, You, take off that piece of ck iron on your waist and hand it over! His eyesight was exceptional, knowing that the value of this piece of ck iron exceeded five silver yuan, and if forged into a weapon, its value could triple or quadruple. This time, however, Elder Zhaoplied without hesitation, quickly unbuckling the ck iron, leaving with a dark face and his people in tow. After walking for four or five li, he clenched his teeth and vowed fiercely, If I dont avenge this, I swear Im not a man! Someone tentatively asked, Should we notify Big Brother? Big Brother was a martial master serving in the Xiyin City army and his cultivation level was nearly that of an intermediate-level martial master. He was a rising star of Zhao Family Fortress. (Updated here. If nothing unexpected happens, Feng Xiao should return today, of course, if he doesnt make it back, remember I was once young no, thats wrong, remember to summon me with your monthly votes.) Chapter 138: 138 Innate Expert (A thank-you update to Alliance Leader Lao Zei) Chapter 138: Innate Expert (A thank-you update to Alliance Leader Lao Zei) Elder Zhao did not want Big Lang toe back; he was quite clear about the ns development ns. Big Lang establishing a foothold in Xiyin City was an important step for the Zhao Familys n to move out of Zhige County and expand outward. After some thought, he spoke with a dark face, Send a message to Big Lang. If its inconvenient for him to leave, then well take our revenge ourselves. At that moment, an impatient member of the Zhao Family asked, How will we take revenge? Would it be worth it to lead our nsmen in a siege attack? No one believed that all their efforts from Zhao Family Fort wouldnt be enough to defeat those four, but considering the potential cost, even the most optimistic members of the Zhao Family thought that it wouldnt be worth it to fight such a battle over a mere few dozen silver yuan. What would the oue be if there were casualties in the double digits, even if they won? Moreover, if they couldnt capture everyone, the enemy could retaliatean individual responsible for acquisitions was already an Intermediate Level Martial Master, who knew what else they might have up their sleeve? However, some insisted with unwavering determination that they needed to show their iron blood, We must fight, whether its worth it or not If we truly tolerate this, who within ten miles would take us seriously? Enough quarreling, Elder Zhao spoke with a darkened face, Go back and take out the War Bow from the ancestral temple. The War Bow was a bow imbued with Techniques. Such a bow was usually utilized by Martial Masters using their Inner Qi to achieve the greatest effect. As for a Martial Artist even if they could draw the War Bow, its power would be much diminished. The ancestors of the Zhao Family had started by military merits, and when the n was established, that War Bow became the most powerful backbone of the family. The War Bow? someone eximed, What if the enemy can withstand it? What then?
War weapons were not exclusive to Zhao Family Fort; it wouldnt be surprising if the other party, having an Intermediate Level Martial Master, also had ess to such weapons. Another person shouted out loud, Elder, did you see that iron staff in that fellows hand? Its strangeIm sure it must be something special. Iron staff? Elder Zhaos brows furrowed. He couldnt help but feel that the iron staff was no good omen, I did see it, but didnt sense the slightest aura of a war weapon. Its puzzling. Theres nothing puzzling about it, an outspoken High-Rank Martial Warrior chimed in, Perhaps its a divine item that conceals its presence who can say for sure? Wasnt Elder Zhao aware of this? He thought for a moment, then nodded, Then do this, take my name card and make a trip to the Tian Family in Dongmu Province. Dongmu Province was where he taught others to cultivate, and the Tian Family there also held top-tier power in the county. Among the students he taught, there were also about a dozen lower-tier disciples from the Tian Family. After a pause and seeing no one cracking jokes, he exined further, This person possesses that strange luminous object, the Tian Family will surely be interested Moreover, we can spread the word that this person seems to have the ability to discern Immortal Crystals. Discern Immortal Crystals? More than one member of the Zhao Family gaped in astonishmentwere they nning on setting someone up for grave misfortune? The existence of Immortals was no secret within theyered families like the Zhao Family. Is that strange? Elder Zhao huffed discontentedly, This persons high-priced purchase of talc must hide an unspeakable secret. The talc he mentioned was Jade, and there were old legends that talc had some connection to Immortal Crystals; however, that was part of the realm of myths. In reality, many Immortal Sects scorned talcthus, the legend was likely a distortion of truth. While the people of Zhao Family Fort were discussing how to take revenge, the atmosphere on Feng Juns side was also not very rxed. Lang Zhen first made a diagnosis for Feifei. His Inner Qi was not as strong as Feng Juns, but when it came to utilizing Inner Qi, even Feng Jun was no match. His Inner Qi traveled through the little girls meridians and eventually he concluded, Its okay, some internal organs have shifted. With about seven or eight days of recuperation, she should be fine. When he said these words, his face showed no sign that it was okay. Although Feifei was young, she was quite adept at reading expressions. She asked cautiously, I wont die, right? You wont die, Lang Zhen answered expressionlessly, Weve taken the stone, youve earned thirty silver yuan. Spending five or six silver yuan on medicine will definitely cure you. Deng Lao Ers mind wandered; seeing the mood, he asked, Brother Wolf, why so glum? Afraid they will retaliate? Lang Zhen huffed lightly and didnt deny it, I just hope they have the sense to back off, otherwise, they will not be the ones to regret it.
Deng Lao Er asked cautiously, Did I hold back too much? But there was no way to hit harder. Its right to hold back a little, Lang Zhen answered without hesitation, Heaven values all life, and as Martial Artists, reducing the sin of killing aids in cultivation. Its just that sigh, some people dont realize their mistake until they see their coffins. Alright, you guys chat, Feng Jun, holding the iron staff with a wooden handle in one hand and a thick iron tube in the other, and with a big bag on his back, walked off into the distance, Im going to test something. Deng Lao Er sprang up to follow, but then he heard a severe cough. Turning his head, he saw Lang Zhen coughing violently while making eye contact with him, slightly shaking his head.
Kid, this is none of your business. Can you not be so curious for once? Soon, the sound of dull thunder echoed from afar, a single st followed by three or four intermittent ones. Then, sounds like cracking bamboo could be heard, which also continued intermittently for about a dozen times. The following two days passed without incident. Each night, Feng Jun would turn on the xenonmp, nketing the surroundings in snow-white light. On the third night, twenty miles away, Elder Zhao led a group of people as they distantly observed the ce bright as daylight. A middle-aged man with a horse-like face asked in a deep voice, Have you figured out the workings of that clever device? Elder Zhao slowly shook his head, Minister Luo, this persons appearance is mysterious, not only does he possess an abundance of gold and silver, but he also has many marvelous things. Im afraid he might have obtained an Immortals legacy. Watch your words! Theres no legacy of an Immortal, Minister Luo with the horse-like face said grimly, A few of my disciples and I merely happened to be passing by. Tomorrow you should send someone to test the waters If the situation turns dire, I myself will take action. Happened to be passing by? Elder Zhao inwardly sighed, Damn, you all want to act as the prostitute, but also want to erect a chastity archway. This horse-faced Minister Luo was an Innate Expert hired by the Tian Family from Dongmu Province. The Tian Family was arge n with nearly a thousand direct descendants and over ten martial masters, including two high-rank martial masters. They were one of the powerful families in Dongmu Province, and one of Elder Zhaos goals in going to Dongmu to teach martial arts was to establish connections with these powerful ns. However, how the Tian Family managed to recruit an Innate Expert is beyond the knowledge of outsiders. But at this moment, Elder Zhao also felt a bit of disappointment, Damn, you really dont have the bearing of an Innate Expert.
He was very aware that the Tian Family was extremely interested in the young man who collected stones, which is why they sent four martial masters and one Innate Expert over. Yet now, Minister Luo tly denied that the other party had mastered any secrets rted to Immortals. Elder Zhao could guess why he would say such a thing. It was nothing more than fear that the stone collector really had some connection with Immortals. If an Immortal were to hold them ountable, what would an Innate Expert count for then? In that case, it was not impossible for the entire Tian Family to be uprooted. Thats why Minister Luo was so cautious. But as an Innate Expert, to be so timid, arent you afraid of being ridiculed by others? Minister Luo at this moment was also inwardly sneering, Damn it all, do you even know how terrifying Immortals are? And you dare to openly show interest in the possible legacy of an Immortal? You dont even take a look in the mirror to see, those things are they something for you to covet? Different social stratae into contact with different information. As an Innate Expert, Minister Luos understanding of Immortals was not something the bumpkins from Zhao Family couldpare to. The next day was still overcast. Feifei got up early to make breakfast for the several adults and her younger brother. However, as soon as she left her room, she let out a scream, Ah The one in charge of the night watch was Deng Lao Er. It was already light out, and he had turned off the Immortal Crystal Lamp. At that moment, he was a bitx due to drowsiness. At the sound of the scream, he instinctively opened his eyes and nced to the side, which also made him jump in fright, What the! Four to five miles ahead, arge number of figures were moving. He hurriedly picked up the binocrs issued by the Divine Doctor.
For him, the binocrs were an absolute treasure. Even with a distance of seven or eight miles, he could recognize faces, a feat not even high-rank martial warriors might be capable of. He was extremely curious about where this item came from; to the point where he even secretly suspected whether the Divine Doctor was connected to Immortals. The Divine Doctor offered a brief exnation, mentioning something about bald head mirrors. Although Deng Lao Er didnt understand what that meant, from the Divine Doctors confident tone, it seemed the principle of the gadget was not hard to grasp, and it wasnt too difficult to produce. When he looked through the binocrs, he discovered two to three hundred people had appeared four to five miles away. He then recognized two individuals and couldnt help but yell, A lot of people from Zhao Family are here! As soon as the words left his mouth, two figures appeared before him, none other than Deng Lao Da and Lang Zhen. Lone Wolf raised his hand and snatched the binocrs to take a careful look. Deng Lao Da didnt dare topete with Brother Wolf for the binocrs and could only strain his eyes to observe the distance, then snorted coldly, Are they nning to crush us outright? They had anticipated that Zhao Family might return in full force. However, both he and Lang Zhen believed that if the Zhao Family were to seek revenge, they would most likelyunch a surprise attackdespite having many martial artists, this didnt mean they would forgo the element of surprise. A lion uses its full strength even to catch a rabbit. Employing a surprise attack would reduce the losses for the attackers, a calction anyone could make. However, Deng Lao Er believed that if he were Zhao Family, he would definitely take advantage of their numerical superiority to arrange their forces and roll over their opponents with dignity. Thats the domineering spirit a big n should disy. It seemed his guess was more urate. (Extra chapter for the league lord, Old Thief Himself, congrattions. The young man returns home to find that he has lost quite a few monthly tickets, so I hurriedly add another chapter to suppress the shock.)
Chapter 139: 139: What is a Sneak Attack (Second Update) Chapter 139: What is a Sneak Attack (Second Update) Overwhelming my ass, Lang Zhen thought dismissively with a snort, Keep your cool, its just that they havent decided whether to turn hostile or not. Huh? Can there really be such an interpretation? Deng Lao Ers eyes widened in astonishment upon hearing this. Theyvee with two or three hundred people isnt that already turning hostile? In the eyes of the youth, one should live a life full of quick retribution for kindness and enmity. Their side, with merely a few individuals, dared to act this way, yet the massive Zhao Family Fortress, if it didnt seek revenge, that was fine, but once they took action, they should be resolutely decisive; otherwise, how could they protect the entire n? However, Deng Lao Da seemed to understand a bit. He nodded slightly, musing, Is this the way for a n to survive? It must be known that he was the eldest of the Deng Family, and if the n were to develop and expand in the future, he was the most likely to be the n Leader. Therefore, long before his younger siblings were still carefree and ying, he had already taken on the responsibility of the eldest brother. Upon observing him, Lang Zhen nodded approvingly, There are many types of survival strategies for a n. Ive seen ns that live for swift justice, and those that can let go easily. But what Ive seen the most are these overly cautious ns, always wavering Having finished speaking, a scornful smile once again surfaced at the corner of his mouth. However, regardless of whether he looked down on such ns, it was a fact that these kinds of ns had an easier time surviving and growing stronger. Indecisiveness might sound cowardly, but it really doesnt mean weakness, as they can switch to a tough stance at any momenttheres just one condition, the opponent must be weaker.
Im really annoyed by these indecisive jerks, Deng Lao Er scoffed disdainfully, Even if they donte back for revenge, at least they can pick up and let go easily. I wouldnt look down on them then. Lang Zhen nced at him, intending to say something, then thought better of it: Who hasnt been young before? When I was young, I was even less sensible than him. So he cleared his throat and raised his voice authoritatively, People of Zhao Family Fortress, listen well! Dare toe within two li of us, and youll be killed without mercy. Consider this your warning! The phrase Consider this your warning was something he heard from Feng Jun. He thought it was exceedingly cool at the time, so he borrowed it without hesitation. In the open wilderness, Lone Wolfs voice boomed like rolling thunder, carrying far into the distance. Tch, Elder Zhao snorted with disdain upon hearing this, Does he think hes escorting a convoy or something? The custom of demanding a two-li clearance originated in the Escort Bureau industry. When they guarded a convoy or took a rest in the wild, they would require people within two li to disperse. To ordinary people, two li was a considerable distance to walk, but for martial masters, it was but the blink of an eye. At such a proximity, if a martial master suddenly attacked, the Escort Bureau would likely be caught off guard. Therefore, during their missions, they would issue such demands, which made sense. Of course, if the other party stubbornly refused to leave the two-li range, the Escort Bureau might not opt for a fight, but would likely choose a different spot to stationYou wont leave? Then we will! If the Escort Bureau moved to another location and the opponent kept pestering, insisting on moving within the two-li range, the Bureaus members had ample reason to take action. To punish without teaching is our fault, but if you continue to follow after being warned, then dont me us for being impolite. Now, Lang Zhens warning might not have been fully justified, but by invoking the conventions of caravan protection, he was indicating a readiness for battle. But where would Elder Zhao understand such a warning? This wasnt Lone Wolfs territory; the roads belonged to everyone, and everyone walked them! Even establishing rules should be the Zhige People dictating to the outsiders! Outsiders trying to establish territory in Zhige? Sorry, but the Zhige People wont indulge you in such habits. So he jutted his chin upward, without a second thought he dered, Dont bother with them. Ive walked thisnd for fifty years, and this is the first Ive heard that Im somehow not allowed to walk here damn it, who does he think he is? However, he still arranged for some of the elderly and women to walk in front. Zhao Family Fortress had brought over a hundred able-bodied men today, but also a simr number of the elderly, women, and children, who were there to garner sympathy. Elder Zhao didnt believe that the other side would really dare to strike at these vulnerable individuals.
On this ne, there was no illogical reasoning of the weak are in the right, yet it wasnt the naked survival of the fittest either. In broad terms, it was a kind of simple, naturally urring moral logic, akin to Respect the old and nurture the young. Certainly, this moral binding force wasnt strong; otherwise, Feifei wouldnt have suffered that kick. But if Lone Wolf truly dared to raise a hand against Zhige Countys elderly and children, the local people would be up in armsWhere are the men of Zhige? Have they all died off, allowing outsiders to swagger around unchecked? Sure enough, they clearly entered within the two-li range, and the other side didnt react.
Speed up! Elder Zhao raised his chin, excitedly giving themand, Dont let them get away! Minister Luo was leisurely trailing behind with four martial masters, as if they were out enjoying a spring outing. As the group of more than two hundred people began to elerate, Lang Zhens expression soured, Damn it, its just bullying us outsiders; I wonder whether Divine Doctor is willing to wipe them outpletely. Wipe them all out? A voice rose from behind him, Its not out of the question Do they have a death wish or something? It turned out that Feng Jun had also stepped out of the house, still holding a wooden butt-ended iron club in his left hand, and a thick iron cylinder in his right. A death wish? Lang Zhens mouth twitched slightly, and he sighed to himself. It seemed that even the Divine Doctor could be quite na?ve. If it had been up to him back in the days when he was escorting shipments, there wouldnt have been so much fusswhenever his escort bureau faced the threat of encirclement, it simply became the assants death wishyou dont want to die, so you would have to! Divine Doctor, you are a cultivator, after all. Just by virtue of your status, isnt their aggressive approach tantamount to a death wish? However, he understood that Feng Jun was out on a trial and didnt wish to show off unnecessarily. Thus, he could only pick up his binocrs, Hmm, let me take a look Ah, that seems to be a war bow! Feng Jun also jumped in fright when he heard this. He was not unfamiliar with weapons of war. Back when he saved Lang Zhens elder sister, the middle-aged man he killed had carried a faux war weapon longsword, capable of sting arge hole in a rock. Regrettably, the technique attached to that imitation war weapon vanished after its use, rendering it no more than an ordinary longsword. Gathering his sight, he spotted someone stopping more than a mile away, raising a longbow, and he couldnt help but ask aloud, Is it that bow there? What else could shoot from such a distance besides a war bow? Lang Zhen swayed, retreating backward, Deng Lao Da, Deng Lao Er Retreat quickly and find somewhere to hide!
Upon hearing that the other side had a war bow, the Deng brothers leaped up like startled rabbits and then skittered away low to the ground. Feng Jun watched the three men hastily retreating, swallowing his saliva reflexively: Lang Zhen, you just had to not let me pull back, damn How much confidence must you have in me? Nevertheless, since things had already reached this point, he felt too embarrassed to retreat and decided to set down his 82PAI anti-materiel rifle, picking up the Type 56 assault rifle instead. The Type 56 he held had been maintained pretty well, with its rifling showing little wear. Just the other day, he had test-fired a dozen or so cartridges and found the rifle to be well adjustedat least within three hundred meters, there was no significant error. But the problem was that he was now five or six hundred meters away from the bow wielder. During his military training at university, Feng Jun had shot targets before and he had been quite goodscoring forty-eight out of fifty for a half-sized target at one hundred and fifty meters. Moreover, his eyesight was now much stronger than the average person, and his bodys coordination was also quite exceptional. However, despite this, using a Type 56 to hit a target five to six hundred meters away, to be honest, he had no confidence at alleven with a well-calibrated gun, he was not a professional marksman! He was even less confident using a cannon. He wetted his fingertip with some saliva to feel the wind direction and was pleased to discover that there seemed to be no wind at all? No matter! He chambered a round with the bolt, squatted down halfway, and began aiming in a kneeling position. At such a long distance, aiming with a rifle was tough and it was even tougher with a war bow. Everything that Feng Jun had to do to gauge the windspeed, the other side had to do as wellno matter how powerful a war weapon was, it was useless if you couldnt aim right, wasnt it? Finally, arrows were nocked and the bow drawn, slowly pulling back the bowstring. The person drawing the bow was a high-rank martial warrior, the number one sharpshooter from the Zhao familypound. Although it would be better to wield war weapons with a martial master, the problem was Elder Zhaos uracy wasnt up to the task. And at the moment, the Zhaopound only had one martial master, who had to be reserved for weing guests and coordinatingbat.
This warrior was slowly exerting force and had just begun to pull the war bow to its full arc when there was a soft pfft sound, and the bow instantly shattered into pieces. Feng Juns shot, as luck would have it, struck the limb of the war bow, which snapped instantly. As the war bow was about to be fully drawn, the broken limb snapped back in an instant with incredible speed. The broken limb recoiled immediately, one ends splinters embedding directly into the archers left eye socket. The bowman hadnt even realized what had happened before he screamed in agony, dropping the broken bow and rolling on the ground, clutching his eye. You bastard! Elder Zhao raged with eyes that seemed about to burst, How dare you ambush us like that! Anyway, the reasoning was on his side. If the Zhao family members pulling the war bow werent considered ambushing, then even after the other side had given a warning, dering dont say I didnt tell you beforehand, and then making their move, it was still an ambush in his eyes. Those around him were stunned, barely able to believe their eyes. The war bow ruined just like that? But thats a war weaponhow is that possible? Indeed, war weapons are supposed to be exceedingly hard. What could the other side possibly be using? Elder Zhao didnt botherforting his n members, and quickly approached the esteemed guests, raising his hand in salute and speaking with heartfelt pain. The scoundrel possesses an excellent war weapon, which has harmed our ns ancestral bow. I implore Minister Luo to speak for our Zhao family. All previous conditions remain the same, and the war weapon will also belong to the minister, he proposed. Minister Luo gave him a strange look, An excellent war weapon are you sure? If it isnt, will youpensate me with an excellent war weapon?
Chapter 140: 140: Weakness Is the Original Sin (Calling for Monthly Votes with 3 Updates) Chapter 140: Weakness Is the Original Sin (Calling for Monthly Votes with 3 Updates) Minister Luos remarks left Elder Zhao almost choking to death. Dumbfounded for a moment, he then plucked up the courage to reply, If they could destroy our family heirloom War Bow, it must be a superior weapon, right? The corner of Minister Luos mouth lifted into a disdainful smile, If this is the extent of yourpetence, I really have to question whether you have any right to teach others cultivation Do you dare to repeat that? Faltering for a moment under the others intimidating presence, Elder Zhao could only mutter two words in a low voice, I dare not. I believe you are not that foolish, Minister Luo spoke coldly, As a martial master, you should have the insight to match. War Bows are not known for being sturdy; you have a family heirloom War Bow, are you not aware of this? inly said, the destruction of the War Bow just now doesnt necessarily prove the attackers strength. War Bows are not like swords or knives, not meant for closebat, but rather are precise weapons for long-range killing, which can be ruined by the slightest damage. The Zhao Familys shooters had pulled the War Bow almost to its full capacity moments ago. In such a state of tension, an attack on the bows arm wouldnt need much force to cause damage. In fact, bullets fired from five or six rushes away, after traveling five or six hundred meters, would not have much kic energy left. Elder Zhao listened in silence; the other party was right. Actually, he understood this logic perfectly well, he was just pretending not to.
And the reason for his pretense? Wasnt it obvious? He wanted to use the superior weapon as a lure, inviting these distinguished guests from Dongmu to take action. Unfortunately, Minister Luo was not easily fooled. Though not an expert in archery, he was still an Innate Expert. He might not have eaten pork, but that doesnt mean he hasnt seen a pig run. Just then, someone cried out aloud, Ninth Uncle Ninth Uncle, how could you leave us like this! It turned out that a piece of the broken bow limb had pierced the shooters eye and directly damaged his brain. After rolling on the ground and twitching a few times, he breathed hisst. Hearing the crying of his n member, Elder Zhao clenched his teeth, pressed one knee to the ground, and knelt before Minister Luo, The enemy is extremely cruel, I beg you, sir, to help us take revenge! Minister Luo spoke coldly, You even dare to plot against me, what a bold move Do I really look that foolish to you? His mention of a plot obviously referred to the previous so-called superior weapon. As an Innate Expert, he would never tolerate such an offense. In another setting, had he struck down the man for this, no one would have sympathized. Of course, Elder Zhao also fully understood the gravity of his mistake and could only stiffly reply, I did not give it sufficient thought, I am willing to offer an additional fifty jin of Xuan iron as patronage to you, sir. Minister Luos eyes narrowed slightly, speaking ominously, Is my face worth merely fifty jin of Xuan iron? Thats all our Zhao Family has in stock, Elder Zhaomented, Even those fifty jin were a gift from a noble in the Imperial Capital. Another martial master from the Zhao Family developed his career in the Imperial Capital, serving as a bodyguard to a noble. His ties with the n had dwindled considerably, but Zhige Fortress would always be inseparable for him. Being a bodyguard for a noble in the Imperial Capitales with strict requirements; one must have a clean background. This cleanliness isnt just about ones close associates having no major skeletons in their closets but even more crucially, a bodyguard must have a family and maintain a reasonable degree of contact. Put simply, if someone were an orphan, it would be nearly impossible for them to be a nobles bodyguardwithout a family to implicate, such a person is not very reliable. The rtionship of that martial master from the Zhao Family with his n was exactly that kind of mutual dependence. If you were to speak of closeness, there really wasnt much. However, Elder Zhao believed that Minister Luo surely did not know these secrets. He thought to himself, even if you are an Innate Expert, our family member is in the Imperial Capital and serves a noble. The Xuan iron you are receiving, Minister Luo, is still a reward from a noble of the Imperial Capital. So to say were more or less even, lets just cover the matter and be done with it. Of course, his Xuan iron didnt actuallye as a reward from an Imperial Capital noble but rather, the Zhao Family Fortress had discovered a secret Xuan iron mine which they were currently mining discreetly; he absolutely could not afford to spread the word about it. It was precisely because of that secret mine that he so readily handed over that piece of Xuan iron to Lang Zhen; otherwise, how could he let Lang Zhen get such a bargain? Upon hearing this, Minister Luos face darkened again, Are you using the noble from the Imperial Capital to pressure me? How audacious of you!
I truly did not mean that, Elder Zhao cried out, Im just telling the truth. If you cant trust me, then lets forget it. Lets end the matter here Is that okay? Ill go and apologize to those people from out of town! While he imed as much, he was very clear in his heart that he couldnt possibly go apologize. Moreover, he didnt believe the outsiders had not shown enough interesting items to pique Minister Luos interest. If the Zhao Family Fortress didnt cooperate, he would like to see how Minister Luo could find a suitable pretext to act. As expected, Minister Luo fell into contemtion, his expression alternating between cloudiness and rity.
In truth, he was even more tempted than Elder Zhao had imagined. Last nights disy of lights had indeed shocked him, but the long-range attack capabilities the other party revealed today enticed him even more. As an Innate Expert, not only did he possess exceptional vision, but his sensitivity to qi far exceeded that of others. He was very certain that the steel pellets shot from the thin iron tube by the enemy were not only swift but also devoid of any Inner Qi! A weapon capable of long-range harm without the need for Inner Qithis thing was simply a heaven-defying existence. Strictly speaking, such a weapon was of no use to Minister Luo; as an Innate Expert, he truly had no need for it. However, he was very clear about what this thing meant to ordinary people. No matter the power, ordinary people always make up the majority. If they could master the method of making this weapon, it would allow ordinary people to have the potential to kill Martial Artists and even martial masters. If it could be equipped inrge quantities, this weapons concentrated fire might even pose a threat to Innate Experts. Anyway, any force that obtained this weapon would see theirbat power surge instantaneously, and this ne had no shortage of ordinary people. Thus, the real value of this weapon couldnt be measured in gold. Minister Luo had secretly made up his mind to seize it and see if he could analyze its principles for replication. But rushing forward so eagerly could easily raise the Zhao Familys suspicionsarent you a little too enthusiastic? So Minister Luo expressed outrage while waiting for the other party to raise their price, to avoid arousing suspicion. In fact, even if Elder Zhao hadnt raised the price by fifty jin of Xuan iron, he would have found an excuse to make a move.
Now, the Zhao Family was threatening him with the Imperial Capital nobility. Although he appeared very angry on the surface, he was overjoyed insideyouve really handed me the perfect excuse, plus a bonus of fifty jin of Xuan iron. To speak the truth, Minister Luo really didnt take the Imperial Capitals nobility seriously. No matter how grandiose your wealth, what can you do to me, an Innate Expert? At worst, Ill just avoid going to the Imperial Capital in the future. But now, Elder Zhao had openly expressed his wish to no longer y the game and was considering reconciliation with the opponent; this made Minister Luo realize he couldnt prolong the confrontation and needed to act quickly. So he straightened his expression and said gravely, Apologize to the outsider? You havent made any mistakes. If you apologize now, how will you face the fathers and vigers of Zhige County are the Zhao Family nning to leave Zhige County? I knew you wouldnt give up! Elder Zhao felt smug inside, but his face was full of worry. Immediately after, he let out a deep sigh, smiled bitterly, and said, Am I without fault? My biggest mistake is that I cant beat them s, weakness is a sin indeed. Youre right, weakness is a sin, and its good that you understand that, said Minister Luo coldly, then waved his hand, Alright, if you dont have the courage, then forget it. Since Im here, if I do nothing, Id be ashamed Ill do it myself. His volunteering was somewhat unexpected to others. To most, the best option under such circumstances would be to incite the vigers of the Zhao Family tounch one or two attacks against the opponent and probe their bottom line. Who would join the fight personally? Are you hoping for fewer casualties? Yet was Minister Luo not aware of this? He was simply worried the Zhao Family might not withstand the attack, and if that weapon fell into their hands and someone detected something fishy, it would be harder for him to make his im. Indeed, he was here to help, and the terms of payment and division of spoils had been agreed upon. He couldnt just openly snatch the things that the Zhao Family had fought for. This was why he announced he would join the fight himself.
But Elder Zhao wasnt surprised; he just assumed that the other party was interested in the legacy of the Immortal and couldnt restrain their greed when they saw his side about to withdraw. He couldnt help but silently praise himself: What good is an Innate Expert if they still fall for my scheming? Then he couldnt resistmenting, People die for wealth as birds die for foodancients have never deceived me. Seeing that Elder Zhao offered no objection, Minister Luo snorted andmanded, You four, go with me be careful of that fellows weapon. The four martial masters behind him responded in unison and suddenly elerated, dashing forward like arrows. The four knew that the opponent possessed a long-range attack weapon, but so what? Such a device required aiming, and as long as they were fast enough, they could surely dodge. If the opponent had over a dozen simr weapons that could cause area-of-effect damage like a War Bow, they would be more cautious. But with just merely one who are you trying to scare? In fact, they werent even worried about facing Sharpshooters because doesnt shooting arrows need to be done one by one? By the time you wound one person, the other three would have already charged up to you! A distance of less than two miles was nothing to martial mastersjust a few movements away. Moreover, behind them, wasnt there an Innate Expert providing support? There was really nothing to worry about. Damn! Four martial masters? Lang Zhen narrowed his eyes when he saw their figures, then raised his voice, The one with the pale face is mine!
The one with the dark face is for me and my brother! In a critical moment, Elder Dengs decision was very decisive. (Third update, calling for monthly votes.) Chapter 141: 141: The Glory Bullet (One More to Celebrate the Alliance Leader Chasing Dreams) Chapter 141: The Glory Bullet (One More to Celebrate the Alliance Leader Chasing Dreams) The ck-faced Martial Master was only at the beginner level, but Lang Zhens chosen White-faced Martial Master was the only high-rank among the four. The Deng Family Brothers werent trying to y tricks; it was just that the four martial masters arrived too quickly. Two had simrplexions, and of the remaining two, one was darker and one was paler. Since Lone Wolf had chosen the one with the white face, they went for the opposite and chose the ck face, to save time. This also implicitly showed how fiercely the four martial masters had barged in, leaving no time for the defenders to meticulously seek out their opponents characteristics; they could only pick the most obvious features to assign their adversaries. Lang Zhen had chosen the toughest opponent, and this was the moment for him to demonstrate his loyalty, so he naturally seized this rare opportunity. With only one arm, he steadied the heavy crossbow he got from Feng Jun, holding it firmly without hurrying to fire. The high-rank martial master was also quite capable; seeing that his adversary had a crossbow aimed at him, he advanced in a serpentine pattern from left to right, although his speed hardly decreased much. Lang Zhen wasnt in a rush either; he just held the crossbow emotionlessly. Despite having withdrawn from the world for many years, the mentality he had developed while at the Escort Bureau kept him absolutely calm. It wasnt until the high-rank martial master was more than two hundred meters from the group that he let out a mild shout and flicked his hand, sending out a white sh, See my throwing knife! At his level of cultivation, he seldom used hidden weapons. However, since his adversary had a crossbowman targeting him, he certainly wanted to eliminate this threat first. In reality, what heunched wasnt a knife, but a boomerang, a skill he had honed as a martial artist and had often used when he was at the beginner or intermediate level. It was a particrly sneaky weapon.
Boomerangs were tough to practice with since they curve after being thrown and can even fly back. His n was, assuming the crossbowman was also a martial artist and upon hearing that it was a flying knife, would surely dodge. As long as the crossbowman dodged, hed be unable to shoot in haste, which would give him time to attack and kill the opponent. Of course, if the boomerang could curve into the path where his adversary dodged, seriously injuring or killing him, that would be even better. However, even he himself thought the likelihood of that happening was rather slim. However, the next moment, he was shocked to find that the disabled crossbowman facing his boomerang didnt move an inch! Come on, youre a distinguished martial artist, the famous Lone Wolf; you couldnt possibly not know how to dodge a throwing knife, right? Did Lang Zhen not know how to dodge a throwing knife? He had seen too many hidden weapons and also yed with sleeve arrows. Right when his opponent made a move, he instantly determined from the flick of the wrist that the white sh was definitely not a throwing knife. It was more likely a boomerang or a Spinning Wheel Flyer! If it was either of these, he had no need to dodge at all, but if it had been an actual knife, he really would have had toconfronting a flying knife thrown by a high-rank martial master wasnt an option for him due to the disparity in their cultivation levels. Therefore, Minister Luo not only failed to see his adversary dodge, but instead saw him crouch down, firmly pulling the trigger of the crossbow. For Lang Zhen, the slight hesitation in his opponents posture as he threw the weapon was actually a good opportunity to act. The high-rank martial master tried to dodge the arrow, but he didnt expect the arrow to be so fast, reaching him almost instantly, Get lost! he shouted, raising his fist and pounding hard on the iing arrow. He wore a glove on his left hand, made from a blend of Heavenly Silkworm Silk and Purple Gold Thread, which was soft yet sturdy. Ordinary swords could not harm it, and it was part of hisbat equipment, mainly for defense. As expected, the all-steel arrow was deflected by his punch without even piercing his guard. Kid, youve enraged me! the high-rank martial master snorted coldly, suddenly elerating and lunging towards Lang Zhen. In that moment, he didnt even bother with the one with the short haira person who dared to shoot an arrow at him must die! His movement was so quick that Lang Zhen had no chance for a second shot. However, Lone Wolf sneered coldly, casually tossing aside the crossbow in his hand and scraping the ground with one hand, he grabbed another crossbow arrow, not bothering to aim but simply pulling the trigger.
In fact, the high-rank martial master had already rushed to about forty meters away, close enough to find his target without aiming. This time he was caughtpletely off guard he had never expected his opponent to have a second crossbow. In this moment, facing such a powerful crossbow, he had no ce to escape! He managed to raise his hand and barely touched the tail of the arrow, but failed to grasp it. The all-steel arrow drove deep into his chest.
However, this ferocious arrow only left a small hole on the garment over his chest. It turned out he wore a Gold Thread Soft Armor beneath his coat, protecting his vital areas around his chest and abdomen. Not to mention an arrow driven merely by mechanical energy, even a weapon infused with Inner Qi would not easily harm him. The kic energy of an arrow is actually quite limited; it is only because the point of force is concentrated that it can cause significant injury. Thus, without any hesitation, he rushed like an arrow towards Lang Zhen, letting out a roar, Prepare to die! Nevertheless, Lone Wolf was not intimidated by his opponents momentum. After shooting the arrow, he tossed the second crossbow to the ground and raised his hand to fire two sleeve arrows. This time, the high-rank martial master became passive. He really didnt take the two sleeve arrows seriously, but at that moment, he was charging at an incredible speed. If he didnt avoid them, it would be akin to elerating the momentum for his opponents sleeve arrows. The birds in the sky can even crash nes; what more of weapons used for sneak attacks? Without a doubt, he pointed his toes forward, darted to the side, avoiding an arrow and raised his hand to swat another. However, what he didnt expect was that, under his p, this sleeve arrow burst with a light pop, turning into a cloud of white powder, exploding outwards. Poison! That was his first thought, and he had no choice but to make a hasty retreat. Only at this moment did Lang Zhen barely dodge a boomerang that attacked from behind. All these events might seem long-winded, but in reality, they happened in just a few breaths, fast as lightning, too quick for the eye to follow. Meanwhile, Feng Jun was facing two martial masters who had only just run up to about a hundred meters near him.
Without thinking, Feng Jun raised his gun and shot at one of them, then swiveled the barrel and pulled the trigger again. The second, upon seeing this, instantly froze, Damn, is that something that can fire continuously? In this world, there were actually crossbows capable of continuous fire, known as the Divine Martial Repeating Crossbow, exclusively used by the military, with ordinary powers forbidden to own it, else they would be viting nationalws. Even so, a Divine Martial Repeating Crossbow involved multiple crossbow strings and a massive crossbow bolt box, filled with arrows to achieve the continuous fire, requiring an enormous amount of space. If the other partys tiny iron tube, paired with a wooden buttstock, could achieve continuous firedamn it, are you kidding me? Yet, whether he believed it or not, while everything could be faked, the iing bullets couldnt. He was one of the four martial masters, and one of the only two at the initial stage. Suddenly faced with such an attack, he barely had time to react before a bullet hit his chest, spurting out a burst of blood. The moment Feng Jun made his hit, he didnt stay still, firing two consecutive shots and directly knocking the man to the ground. Then he turned the gun barrel, once again facing the guy who had blocked a bullet. This person was an intermediate level martial master, who, upon seeing the gun turned towards him, shed rapidly, shed out with his hand, and somehow managed to block the bullet with sheer force, truly an impressive feat. But such a sh also consumed his inner qi, and he had to adjust slightly before charging forward. Yet, in just that brief adjustment, hisrade had already fallen into a pool of blood. Upon seeing this, he couldnt help but be shocked, Not only does this weapon fire continuously, but its also so fast? However, at this moment, he had already charged to within seventy to eighty meters of Feng Jun. Even if he wanted to retreat, it was no longer possiblethe other party would definitely shoot him full of holes the moment he turned around.
Thus, he simply hardened his heart, pulled out another short knife and, with a long and short knife in hand, unleashed a flurry of shes that formed a blinding of light in front of him in an attempt to block Feng Juns bullets. He had just blocked a bullet and felt its power was mediocre, believing he couldpletely block it. Huh? Feng Jun was skeptical, he raised his hand and fired off two more double-shots. Whether it was his bad luck or the others good fortune, all four bullets were actually blocked. Yet, since he had unleashed such a dense sword technique and also had to withstand the impact of the bullets, his movements naturally slowed down. After Feng Jun fired two double-shots, the martial master had only advanced about ten meters. Sixty meters was already close enough for Feng Jun. Without a second thought, he pulled out a hand grenade and threw it. The hand grenades Fatty Xu begged and pleaded for were varied, resulting in Feng Jun using different types of grenades. Like the one he just threw, it had a frighteningly short detonation time of just one second. This type of grenade wasnt really meant for attacking enemies; it was infamously known from a self-defense counterattack war in thest century. Strictly speaking, it was used by soldiers at their wits end to avoid capture and kill themselves, nicknamed glory bullet. Feng Jun threw the grenade with a swing, and just as it neared the martial masters de shield, it exploded with a bang. No matter how tight the intermediate level martial masters sword technique was, it couldnt block the dense fragments of the grenade. In fact, the shockwave from the explosion alone was enough to do him in. He let out a miserable scream and was sent flying backward. Seeing this, another initial-stage martial master charging towards the Deng Family Brothers stopped in his trackshis foe was just too fierce, defeating two martial masters in the blink of an eye.
And that explosion, in particr, filled him with dread: damn, was that Thunder Technique? He had no interest in provoking anyone who could wield Immortal Techniquenot offending an Immortal had severe consequences. Just then, a roar came from behind him, Boy give me your life! Minister Luo, the Innate Expert, finally lost his patience. (A friendly rmendation of my friend Huan Yus new book Culinary Immortal Path. The author of Hundred Refinements to Immortality, known for a rxed and humorous, wittyedic style. This chapter is an additional release to celebrate the league leader Dream Pursuer LOVE ts call for monthly tickets.) Chapter 142: 142 Registering a Weibo Account During a Fight (Second Update) Chapter 142: Registering a Weibo ount During a Fight (Second Update) ` Feng Jun heard the other partys roar, and he knew, the one who had shouted had the authority tomand four martial masters. In other words, that persons identity was definitely not simple. It was very likely that he was a high-rank martial master, or even an Innate Expert. But so what? He didnt regard this person with any consideration, instead, he turned the gun barrel and aimed at the high-rank martial master. The high-rank martial master was also terrified by the sound of the hand grenade explosion. The enemy having a firearm capable of rapid fire was one thing, but to be able to cause an explosion? He was a bit more knowledgeable and knew that not all explosions were necessarily the work of Thunder Techniques, but it could be some other Technique! When he came on this mission, he had already imagined that the opponent might have inherited something from an Immortal. Every time he thought about the possibility of himself getting a hold of Immortal Techniques, he couldnt suppress the excitement in his heart: The Tian Family was finally going to have Immortal Techniques. However, when he truly witnessed the possible Immortal Technique, a sense of awe towards Immortals instantly surged in his heart, like a bucket of ice water being poured over his head. Originally, he wanted to step forward to avenge Lang Zhen, but at this moment his entire body felt icy cold, his limbs stiff, and he couldnt muster the courage to rush forward.
When he saw the thin barrel once again point towards him, he cried out in rm and shifted horizontally to the side with astonishing speed. However, his speed, no matter how fast, was ultimately too close to Feng Jun and the others, not even fifty meters apart. At such a distance, it was impossible for him to dodge bullets. Feng Jun knew the opponent had body protection on his upper body, so he sprayed bullets at the opponents legs. Three or four rounds fired in session, one of the bullets striking the inner side of the opponents thigh, raising arge spray of blood. It could be said that the high-rank martial masters legs had little protection, but in truth, he didnt need it. At his level of cultivation, he could effectively use his qi for protection. His legs were hit by three bullets, two of which he managed to withstand with his qi, only feeling some pain. He might experience some redness or even bruisingter. Martial practitioners began the process of body tempering when they were just martial artists, otherwise the pills they took would not be called Body Tempering Pills. But the bullet that hit the inner side of his thigh was something the high-rank martial master truly couldnt withstand. It was harder to channel qi to that area, the skin was thinner, and when struck by a bullet, it was normal for blood to flow from the wound. In fact, from another perspective, this was not hard to understand. Feng Jun was now an intermediate-level martial master. Once he became a high-rank martial master, able to withstand bullets shot from several tens of meters away, especially 7.62 mm bullets, he would already be a bug-like existence if he could do so. That his inner thigh couldnt withstand it was normal, wasnt it? However, for this high-rank martial master, the idea that a hidden weapon without inner qi could breach his defenses was terrifying. Especially unfortunate was the fact that the femoral artery was located on the inner thigh, and this bullet had just grazed it. It must be pointed out: martial masters summoning their inner qi for protection have a technique called transporting qi and blood. The femoral artery is a major artery in the human body. When blood is in high-speed cirction and the vessel is punctured, the resulting scene is unimaginable, and the bleeding is unstoppable. The high-rank martial masters leg blood sprayed out to three meters away! At this moment, even if he wanted to kill his opponent, he had to stop to treat his wound first, not to mention, he might not even have the guts to continue fighting. Seeing him fleeing for his life, Feng Jun temporarily spared him and turned his head towards the martial master who was fighting with the Deng Family Brothers. However, before he could figure out what was happening, he felt a darkness above him as a figure flew over from the sky. The one who came was none other than the Innate Expert, Minister Luo.
Once a martial practitioner achieves the status of Innate Expert, he can connect with the qi of heaven and earth outside his body through his own, facilitating a seamless flow of inner qi within his body that never ends and is self-sustaining, without worrying about running out of inner qi. The most obvious trait was that an Innate Expert could remain aloft for a short period. Minister Luo came flying in the air, disying his strength and at the same time applying pressure on the opponent: Damn it, do you see? I am an Innate Expert! Of course, just showing off wasnt enough. He stretched out a palm, made a light dismissing wave towards Feng Jun and snorted disdainfully, A mere grain of rice also dares to shine?
This was a genuine palm strike, not any fighting skill, but a true disy of overwhelming power. A tremendous amount of inner qi struck towards Feng Jun, apanied by great pressure. It was also an external release of inner qihis palm strike was far stronger than Feng Juns Skyward Finger strike. Feng Juns expression changed, and as he madly pulled the trigger at the opponent, he also shouted, Youre courting death! Seeing this strange device spitting mes frantically, Minister Luo was somewhat helpless: While these little metal particles werent very powerful you couldnt ignore their number. He believed that the device wouldnt break through a high-rank martial artists defense and certainly would be ineffective against him. But even the sturdiest fortress, when faced with saturation bombing, would make those inside uneasyquantity can lead to a change in quality. So with a wave of his hand, his vast inner qi immediately brushed aside the dozen or so metal hidden weapons. ` Seeing that his response had worked, Minister Luo couldnt help but let out a sigh of relief, Indeed, it was a weaker attack. But the very next moment, his face darkened, and he spoke out sternly, How dare you, boy, to strike at me today, you shall not be spared! No matter what, as an Innate Expert, being actively attacked by a martial master was absolutely intolerable. Moreover, Minister Luo had his suspicionscould there be an Immortal supporting the other party? Being at the pinnacle of martial cultivators, he had heard rumors iming there were no Immortals in the world. But he was certain that there indeed were some Immortals in the Mortal World, either to experience worldly emotions or to expand their horizons.
Think about it, he was extremely envious of the resources in Feng Juns hands, yet he feared that the other might not have just received an inheritance from an Immortal but had the support of a real Immortal Familyperhaps they just preferred not to show themselves. To eliminate future troubles, he didnt bother to inquire about the others background and decisivelyunched an attack, nning to kill Feng Jun on the spot before his identity was revealed. That way, even if an Immortal came to settle scores with him in the future, he would have a solid excuse. Its not that I dont respect the Immortals. Its just that the other party never revealed their Immortal background. As for why I acted so swiftly and ruthlessly? The reason is simple, he had injured my people in session. If I dont punish him severely, how can I uphold the dignity of us Innate Martial Cultivators? You Immortals have your dignity to uphold, but we Innate Experts in this earthly world are also top existences just next to you! Since he couldnt contain his greed, the safest choice was to kill the other as quickly as possible. He struck with his palm, but was shocked to discover that the other had vanished without a trace. He couldnt help but be rmed, Where is he? Witnessing this, even a fool like him could guess what had happened: he had hit a huge snagthe other party was an Immortal! As for whether this Immortal had acquired the legacy of an Immortal or came from an Immortal Family background, it didnt matter anymore. What mattered was: the other party had mastered Immortal Techniques! If it wasnt for Immortal Techniques, how could one disappear without a trace in in sight? However, the disappearance seemed to be just for an instant. The next moment, Feng Juns figure reappeared. He had entered the Cultivation Space purely to dodge that palm because the power of that strike was too great. He didnt even have room to escape; he had no choice but to reluctantly leave the space.
Once out of the space and back in the real world, he went straight to hisputer and started searching Baidu for various methods that could strike from the air. There were quite a few such methods, such as guns and drones that could be used for ramming. Feng Jun owned drones, but he felt that the defenses of an Innate Expert were just too high, and since they could strike from the air, they could probably destroy a drone from a great distance away. As for the gun, it might be usable, but it was too slow and had a short range. Plus, Innate Experts were not only agile but also floated in the air more than ten meters high, which made it hard to reach them. Moreover, the area covered by a gun was just a few square meters. If it could be custom-made, it could possibly berger, and the range could be modified to be longer, but the slow speed was a weakness that was difficult to ovee. If it was too fast, it would collide before the could deploy. What use would that be? No wonder Innate Experts were considered the peak existences in the mortal realm; they really werent easy to deal with. After thinking for a while, he casually registered an ID on Weibo. This time, he was toote to ask for advice, but next time, he nned to post some interesting stuff and gain a following. Then he could ask questions and await online, quite urgent. He analyzed some other methods as well, but in the end, there were no assured countermeasures. Thus, he could only try to tap into his potential based on the current conditions. After much pondering, he came up with an idea: if the others palm missed me, and he saw me disappear he would at least be stunned, right? Then, that moment of stun would be my opportunity.
Having thought of that, he began preparing. First, he dug out the Lei Guan and TNT hidden in the via two-kilogram TNT package along with a Lei Guan with an extremely short fuse, cing them within reach. Then he entered the Cultivation Space. Because he hadnt wasted any time, he was still facing the imminent palm strike. Immediately after, he entered another mobile phones WeChat contact list and browsed through it, choosing Sister Hongs room. Upon activating the camera, everything was dark on her end; it was unclear whether Sister Hongs phone had run out of battery. Feng Jun immediately left the room. He went to the friends list and then entered Ye Qingyis room, turning on the camera. Xiao Yezi was staring nkly at her mobile phone, with Li Dafus disy cab behind her, clearly indicating she was at work. Chapter 143: The Opponent Kneels (Third Release, Seeking Monthly Votes) Chapter 143: The Opponent Kneels (Third Release, Seeking Monthly Votes) Feng Jun also dared not look at Ye Qingyi for more than a second. He then exited WeChat and barely dodged an Innate Experts palm strike without hesitation, promptly leaving the Cultivation Space as well. In the real world, he lit the Lei Guan and watched it burn down to the end before re-entering the Cultivation Space. He viciously threw the explosives in his hand at the Innate Expert in the sky, then entered WeChat once more. Originally, he had nned to buy something like a bomb-proof shield and hide behind it, but on second thoughts, two kilograms of TNT were not to be taken lightly, and it was indeed better to avoid the st. In the webcam view of WeChat, Xiao Yezi was propping her chin with her hands, still lost in thought. After another two seconds, Feng Jun exited WeChat again and reappeared in the Cultivation Space, only to feel the ground tremble under his feet and the echo of an explosion ringing in his ears. He could not afford to look at anyone else. His gaze fixed on the Innate Expert in the air, he saw the figure being thrown into the distance by the explosive shockwave. In Minister Luos eyes, the opponent had vanished for a mere instant, only to reappear with a strange object in hand, which was then hurled towards him. This was definitely not something good; he made that judgement in a split second. So, his first reaction was, should he run away? However, though he wanted to flee, having spent too much time in this mortal realm and ustomed to being superior as an Innate Expert, he couldnt bring himself to totally discard his pride: where would his face be if others saw him running away in a panic? Only hesitating for that split moment, the object was already smashing towards him. He had justunched a full-powered palm strike, and then, as Feng Jun had thought, only managed to be surprised, without making any other preparations. At that moment, it was impossible for him to unleash another full-powered strike. In haste, he swept another palm at the object, but the power was only half as strong as before. Of course, even a hurried strike from an Innate Expert was not something ordinary people could match. At the same time, Minister Luo also slightly sidestepped to evade. To maintain his image, he didnt move too far, but he did make way. In fact, he thought about advancing to seize the opponent. After all, an Immortals closebat ability might not match up to an Innate Expert, and in terms of pure martial prowess, the other party was just an Intermediate Level Martial Master. But whether to take action or not, he was still hesitant. His previous move could be excused as ignorance, but to forcibly make a move now would be tant malice. Anyway, the decision was quite difficult; he nned to observe the opponents technique before taking any action. However, how could he have known that what was being thrown at him turned out to be an explosive with tremendous lethality? When the Lei Guan detonator went off, he realized things were bad. He had witnessed the previous explosion, which seemed a bitrge, but the potency well, it was somewhat minimal. This time, facing him, an Innate Expert, the adversary was using a simr method, and he knew without thinking that the force would definitely be much greater than thest one. But at that moment, reacting was truly toote. When a Lei Guan detonates TNT, it is exceedingly fast; Minister Luo hadnt even straightened out his previous thoughts when only the words its bad shed through his mind and an even bigger explosion urred. Even though he was an Innate Expert and had gathered his qi to protect his body, in the face of absolute power, he could only sumb. The fierce shockwave was not something he could withstand with his qi, and without anything to leverage in mid-air, he was directly blown away. He didnt even notice that Feng Jun had disappeared for a second, narrowly avoiding this explosion. Minister Luos body was sent flying backward, and in truth, he suffered severe internal injuries. Although he had protected himself with qi, the shockwave of the TNT st was enough to internally shatter bones while leaving the exterior of a person unharmed. He was painfully aware that just this one hit meant he would need to seclude himself to recuperate; without three to five years, there was no hope of recovery indeed, Immortals are Immortals, not something just anyone can mess with. Such a painful realization. Afterward, his body heavily crashed to the ground. Bouncing and thennding again far away after hitting the ground three times, he finally slowed down, rolled a couple more times, and then stopped moving. Minister Luo wanted to get up and flee, but found his body limp and unable to straighten up for the moment. He struggled to lift his head, only to discover not far from himself were the vigers of the Zhao Family fortress. Many of them were also toppled by the st, swaying unsteadily and unable to keep their bnce. He was shocked again: I was sted that far? Being in the air, he indeed had been thrown very far, going beyond a mile with the three bounces. The next moment, his vision blurred as the Intermediate Level Martial Master, who knew Immortal Techniques,nded in front of him. For a martial master, a distance of over a mile was indeed almost instant. Minister Luo mustered a forced smile, wanting to exin himself, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. Feng Jun drew the curved knife from his leg, expressionless, and chopped down mercilessly. This man was an Innate Expert; he had to take advantage of the others weakness to end his life. Hesitation would only bring chaos. However, when the saber shed across the opponents chest and abdomen, it bounced off unexpectedlyunable to breach the defense? Minister Luo, however, spat out another mouthful of fresh blood due to the vibration. Feng Juns gaze moved upward to the opponents exposed neck, hesitating for a momentwould it be alright to decapitate him? He didnt have any moral scruples, but cutting off the head of a living person in full view of an audience seemed a bit too bloody, and he wasnt sure if it was in line with the norms of this realm. Just as he felt that cutting his hair short was no big deal, but in this ce, it marked him as aplete oddity. Alright, he had to admit, he was somewhat unclear whether his saber could actually prate the opponents neck defense. But Minister Luo breathed a sigh of relief; he wore armor, and his neck was protected by a Dharma he practiced, making it difficult for ordinary des to harm him. Just then, it urred to himthe weapons held by his opponent seemed to be ordinary, with no divine weapons in sight! Yet this very sense of relief deeply irritated his opponent. Feng Jun gave him a cold nce, raising his hand to draw a spike over a meter long from behind his back. Upon seeing the long spike, Minister Luos eyes widened in horror as he blurted out, Spare my life! No sooner had he imed his opponentcked divine weapons than one was produceda rare item that was as good as any divine weapon, if not better. Indeed, it was a Spiritual Hedgehog Spine! Having taken part in the killing of two Spiritual Hedgehogs, Minister Luo was more than familiar with the object. In fact, he could even discern that the Spiritual Hedgehog Spine in Feng Juns hand was far superior to ordinary ones. That is to say, those spines werent just shed by a Spiritual Hedgehog but rather were plucked fresh from its body! What kind of strength would that require? No wonder he didnt carry divine weaponswhy would he need them, having a motorcycle at hand, what use would there be for a bicycle? Recognizing the Spiritual Hedgehog Spine, Minister Luo couldnt care less about his own injuries as he bled and pleaded for mercy. Feng Juns hand swung downward, thrusting the spike toward the others neck, and he spoke without expression, Did you ever think of sparing my life when you struck me with that palm? He who kills must be prepared to be killed in turn, Feng Jun had never possessed what some might call a womans mercy. In his desperation, Minister Luo didnt bother with further words, flipped over in full force, and cried out, Immor He intended to reveal Feng Juns identity by screaming, Immortal, spare me, but before he could finish his plea, the long spike prated the back of his neck and emerged from the front. In an instant, Minister Luos body convulsed violently, his legs kicked aimlessly, and then he was still. Feng Jun pulled out the spike and nced coldly around him, only to discover that the recent TNT explosion had sted a shallow crater where he had been standing. Lang Zhen and the Deng Family Brothers were sitting on the ground nearby, gasping for breath. Lang Zhen fared slightly better, while from the eyes, ears, mouth, and nose of the Deng Family Brothers flowed fresh bloodthey too had not escaped the st unscathed. The low-rank martial master they had been fighting against was not faring much better; propped up by his longsword on the ground, he was gasping for air with blood dripping from his mouth. The high-rank martial master who had been shot in the thigh was in a much better condition, being a bit farther from the st. His orifices showed no signs of bleeding, but the terror in his eyes was irrepressible as he huddled aside, not daring to make a sound. In short, when the TNT exploded, all ongoing skirmishes came to an abrupt halt. And the two hundred-plus people from Zhao Family Manor stood there, dumbfounded as chickens made of woodnone dared to make a move or a sound. Feng Jun hesitated for a few seconds before kicking off the ground and charging with the spike toward the high-rank martial master. If he could kill this man, the others would be trivialtwo low-rank martial masters, one wounded, the other being Elder Zhao of Zhao Family Manor, and there was one intermediate-level martial master who had been blown away by his grenade, who, even if not dead, was seriously injured. Only this high-rank martial master still seemed capable of fighting despite the bullet wound in his thigh. His n wasnt wrong, but he could never have dreamed that just as he darted out not even a hundred meters, the high-rank martial master threw down his weapon, raised his hands high, and bellowed, Mercy, my lord, I surrender! At these words, Feng Jun halted in surprise, then turned to look at Lang Zhen with profound bewildermentWhat the heck, surrender was an option? What happened to the dignity of a martial cultivator? Lang Zhen, aware that his boss was somewhat naive, coughed softly and said, Since he hasnt kneeled on one knee, you may kill him This statement implied that if one kneeled and surrendered, they couldnt be killed? It appeared to be utterly illogical to Feng Jun, who felt befuddled. However, that didnt stop him from raising the spike once more. I surrender! The high-rank martial master screamed at the top of his voice and knelt down on one knee. (Third update, the monthly tickets are rising a bit too slowly, calling out loudly for support.) Chapter 144 - 144 Fulfillment (One more to celebrate Alliance Leader Na Na Tian) Chapter 144: Fulfillment (One more to celebrate Alliance Leader Na Na Tian) This high-rank martial warrior was not unwilling to kneel; rather, he had been shot in the left leg! Having been shot, kneeling naturally became inconvenient for him; he didnt even know which leg he should kneel on. As a result of his hesitation, he received the verdict may be killed, and, with no choice, he immediately knelt down on his right leg, touching the ground. Many years ago, when he received tasks, he usually knelt on his left leg out of habit. But now he could not kneel on his left leg; once he knelt down on it, he would be unable to bandage the wound. If the enemy yed dirty and made him kneel for an hour or two, he could even bleed to death. Seeing his submission, Lang Zhen turned his head to look at another junior martial master, picked up a steel crossbow from the ground, and strung it single-handedlyThe Deng Family brothers were already incapable of fighting for the moment, so he had to take action himself. Consequently, this martial master swayed and also knelt down on one knee, releasing the longsword he held, I am willing to surrender! His injuries indeed were not light; after letting go of the longsword, his body began to sway. With both hands hastily stretching forward to the ground, he barely managed to prop himself up without further embarrassment. At this moment, from among the vigers of Zhao family fort, someone let out a loud shout, Run! More than a dozen people took the lead, turning their heads and sprinting away, followed by over two hundred people scattering in all directions. Feng Jun turned his head to look and was startled to find that he couldnt locate Elder Zhao. The man was definitely hiding among the crowd, but with the crowd dispersing in countless directions in chaos, it was truly difficult to find one person among them. His face darkened, Feng Jun pulled out two grenades and threw them, shouting, Stop! Another step and you die! Boom, boom, two loud explosions rang out; four or five people fell to the ground, their fates unknown. However, seeing this, the others ran even faster; even the old women were moving swiftly, as if thinking, I dont need to be the fastest, just faster than mypanions. Feng Jun desired to pursue and kill, but after thinking it over, he realized that he alone could never kill all these two hundred people no matter what. Since he couldntpletely silence them, killing a few more or a few less made no significant difference. Moreover, his current stronghold was not very secure. The Deng Family brothers had clearly lost their ability to fight, and Lang Zhen, despite being handicapped, might not be able to fully control the situation. So he turned around and walked back, first ncing at Lang Zhen, How are you, you all right? Lone Wolf gave a bitter smile and finally coughed up a mouthful of blood, Not bad. By spitting out this blood, if I had held it in any longer, I reckon my cultivation level would have dropped again. Good thing I didnt chase after them, Feng Jun smiled and then headed towards the building behind him, Im going to get some medicinedamn it! Two hundred meters behind him were the two rooms they upied, and only now did he realize that the roof had been blown off by the TNT explosion. The awning with the xenonmps had beenpletely shattered into a pile of tree trunks and branches, with all four xenonmps destroyed. Feng Jun shook his head and entered his own room. After rummaging through the clutter for a while, he found some medicine from the Yangshan Gu Family. Indeed, the Gu Familys medicine was quite effective. After taking it, the Deng Family brothersplexions noticeably improved. As for Lang Zhen, his injuries were lighter than the others, and after taking the medicine, he astonishingly didnt need to meditate. Among their group, the only ones without any serious troubles were Feifei and her brother Huan Huan, who had hidden themselves early on. However, it was clear that the events of the day had greatly frightened Feifei, leaving her in a daze. Feng Jun paid no mind to the kneeling men. Afterforting Feifei and Huan Huan, he walked towards the intermediate-level martial master who had been stunned, and then kicked him, Get up, stop ying dead! The intermediate-level martial master was kicked over, slowly opening his eyes, red at his opponent, and spoke through clenched teeth, Go ahead and kill me if you have the guts! Unconcerned, Feng Jun smiled and asked, So, do you surrender or not? Dont even think about it! The intermediate-level martial masters breath was unsteady, but his answer was decisive, A warrior can be killed but not dishonored! Then I shall grant you your wish! Feng Juns face remained expressionless as he said this, then with a flick of his hand, he drove the long spikes of the Spiritual Hedgehog into the mans throat. His move appeared slow but was actually fast, fearing that the man might resist. Unexpectedly, the intermediate-level martial mastery on the ground without moving, watching the spikes prate his throat without reacting, without even blinking his eyes. Pulling out the spikes and watching the man breathe hisst, Feng Jun shook his head and sighed softly, He was a real man, all right. But you shouldnt have spoken to me that way you offended me first. Just then, the high-rank martial warrior coughed lightly; he had already bandaged his left leg. Although he was still kneeling on one leg, he had taken out some medicine and popped it into his mouth. As for Feng Juns praise of the deceased intermediate-level martial master, he felt somewhat dissatisfied, not believing that surrendering made him less of a man. He was a disciple of Luo Wendao. With his master dead, how could he possibly surrender? He paused for a moment, then added, The innate expert you killed was Luo Wendao. Feng Jun nced at him, clearly intrigued as he asked, Then why did you surrender? Dont you feel its a bit spineless? The High-Rank Martial Masters mouth twitched, I am from the Dongmu Tian Family. When outmatched, there is no shame in surrendering. If there has been any offense, the Tian Family is willing to make amends to you ording to him, the initial intention of the Tian Family was to help mediate the rtionship between Zhao Family Fort and Feng Juns group. However, as luck would have it, Luo Wendao was a guest at the Tian Family at the time and, after hearing the news, volunteered to take measure of the situation. Of the four martial masters that Luo Wendao brought with him, only the Intermediate Level martial master was his disciple; the other three were from the Tian Family, including the one who was shot to death. The Tian Family did not hold a grudge against Feng Jun for the death of their nsman, but instead chose to surrender decisively in hopes of gaining forgiveness. As for Luo Wendaos disciple, he was the pride of ZuckerbergDie Before Surrender, which was also a moral standard of this realm. With his master dead at the opponents hands, any martial cultivator with a shred of integrity would not consider surrendering. It was for this reason that the Intermediate Level martial master could face death withposure. At this moment, Deng Lao Er had somewhat recovered his strength, and upon hearing the conversation of both parties, he spoke up. Divine Doctor, you shouldnt have killed him. So many people fled from Zhao Family Fort, the events here will soon spread Its one thing to identally hurt someone in battle, but to deliberately kill after the fighting has stopped, the official government will investigate. Feng Jun nodded slightly, his face expressionless, leaving no one to know what he was thinking. However, Lang Zhen did not agree with this view, he voiced his opinion, The official government will surely investigate, but first, Elder Brother, you need to understand something Will Zhao Family Fort file a report? If two ns fought over water and people died, which side would dare to report to the authorities? This line of logic matched the way of thinking of this realmwhile killing someone certainly demands retribution, often neither side of a feud wishes to involve officials and prefers to handle the matter privately. Deng Lao Er was young, and moreover, he had lived in the Imperial Capital for a long time, where legal consciousness was strong but not very grounded in reality. Lang Zhen, with his broad knowledge, certainly knew that thew did not represent everything. Still, Deng Lao Er was a bit unconvinced, But what if Zhao Family Fort insists on reporting to the authorities? We werent fighting over water. They could certainly consider reporting, Lang Zhens brows lifted, but if they do, the Divine Doctor will surely face trouble. However, they would also have to consider the retribution from the people behind the Divine Doctor, who could annihte their Zhao Family Fort, and no one would say a thing. This is the principle of action in a society based on moralsif you dont behave with propriety, dont me others for doing the same. Of course, the ones capable of such retaliation must be powerful. If youck strength, when others mistreat you, you can only endure it. Without a doubt, Feng Juns performance today had proven his strength, forcing Zhao Family Fort to contemte the consequences of not behaving properly. Even Deng Lao Er was convinced by this logic. Then, his eyes shifted as he asked another question, But now that weve offended Zhao Family Fort, couldnt they hire someone even more ruthless toe after us? This possibility certainly existed and could cause serious trouble. Upon hearing this, Feng Junughed, Why do I get the feeling that youre very disappointed that I didnt silence everyonepletely? Thats not the case, Deng Lao Er shook his head, seriously replying, My father has always taught us that if you refrain from starting a fight, its for the best; but once you do, you should eliminate all parties involved, otherwise, you might bring unnecessary trouble. This way of thinking really came close to that of modern societydont kill unless absolutely necessary. Lang Zhenughed indifferently, thinking to himself how a cultivator could be afraid of killing. However, he couldnt quite say it that way, so he looked at Feng Jun, Lets have the Divine Doctor exin it to you. What could Feng Jun exin? He came from modern society, so when it came to legal consciousness, he was the most aware among those present. How could he not consider the possible troubles brought by not silencing everyone? But he couldnt very well exin that he could instantly transfer the goods away and then they could all dust off their hands and leave. Indeed, he had boldly killed just now with that very idea in mind. As for the reasons Lang Zhen mentioned, he truly hadnt considered them. Since he couldnt give a reason, he could only smile enigmatically. At this point, it was the Tian Familys High-Rank Martial Master who spoke up, Zhao Family Fort probably cant hire anyone more formidable, but they have connections in Xiyin City and the Imperial Capital. They could likely collude with the official government to deal with you. Upon hearing this, both Deng Lao Er and Lang Zhen fell silentif the other party was adamant about involving officials, it really was annoying. Some people, unconcerned with the future consequences, are determined to get immediate satisfaction, wanting you to suffer an upfront loss. This attitude was alsomon. Lone Wolf even knew of many instances where grudges like this had led torge-scale ughters. In themon sense of this realm, not involving the officials was normal. Any grudges were simply settled in privatethose who report to authorities were not considered true heroes. But some people, blinded by hatred, would do anything to make others ufortable, which was not surprising at all. (First update, celebrating n Leader That Year Nana Tian. The exnation in thetter half of this chapter is mainly to prevent certain readers from grumbling about the protagonist killing at will, without using his brain, and not intentionally filling the narrative with fluff.) Chapter 145: 145: The Immortal Lives! (Second Update) Chapter 145: The Immortal Lives! (Second Update) ` Regarding the concerns of the Tian Family High-Rank Martial Master, Feng Jun didnt pay much attentionhe had an exit strategy. Indeed, he was very curious as to why this person would say such a thing, so he asked indifferently, What suggestions do you have? Seeing him inquire, the High-Rank Martial Master forced a smile, The Tian Family is willing to support the Divine Doctor by exerting pressure on the Zhao Family Fortress, and we ask for a chance to make reparations. He didnt know why the other party was called the Divine Doctor, but since Lone Wolf referred to him as such, he followed suit. Feng Jun gave him a meaningful look, Exerting pressure is this considered your reparation to me? Of course not, the High-Rank Martial Master said with a smile, If the Divine Doctor has any requirements, just speak them, and the Tian Family willply. As for the Zhao Family Fortress, their presumptuous provocation of the Divine Doctor led to the death of Tian Family Disciples At this point, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he spoke with a sinister tone, The Tian Family was originally going to settle ounts with them If they dare to disregard the Tian Familys word, the Zhao Family can expect to weep. When it came to the resources of the Tian Family, they were much stronger than the Zhao Family. Although they were not from Zhige County, but from a neighboring one, these regional differences hardly mattered once they took action. Feng Jun could happily ept such proactive ttery, but why did he still feel that something was off?
He pondered for a moment, then continued with a frown, If this matter can be easily resolved, then why did you warn us earlier that the Zhao Family might use the power of the Official Government? Is this meant to emphasize the exceptional status of the Tian Family? The High-Rank Martial Masters mouth twitched inconspicuously: If the Tian Family does a favor, shouldnt we be acknowledged for it? Otherwise, why should you feel grateful? Of course, he definitely couldnt say that, so he could only offer a sheepish smile, This We just want the Divine Doctor to feel the sincere regret of the Tian Family and to verify our worth. Feng Jun could ept this reasoning. Even if a fallen woman is doing business, she must first squeeze her thighs and reveal herself a bit to show her value, right? However, when he nced at the fallen Early-Rank Martial Master, more doubts arose, The Tian Family has lost a n member, a Martial Master no less, can you really not mind? Blood rtions and family bonds are highly valued in this realm. If a n member is killed without any reaction, it can severely affect the ns cohesion. The High-Rank Martial Master opened his mouth to speak, but Lang Zhen coughed loudly, Cough, think twice before you speak. Thetter turned his head discontentedly toward Lone Wolf. When Im speaking, is it your ce to warn me? After pondering for about ten seconds, his gaze toward Lone Wolf softened a bit, Of course we grieve the death of our n member, but this cannot be med on the Divine Doctor. If me is to be assigned, it falls on us for bing blinded by greed and troubling someone we shouldnt have. Feng Jun looked at him thoughtfully, then nced at Lone Wolf and coughed lightly, Alright, get up. Those who need treatment, get treated. Lao Lang, clean up the battlefield. The High-Rank Martial Master finally got up from the ground. He first checked the injuries of his ns Early-Rank Martial Master, then took out Pills and fed them to himthe Pills he used were somewhat stronger than those used by other Martial Masters in the n. After seeing to his n member, he stepped forward to ask, Divine Doctor, can I assist in cleaning up the battlefield? Feng Jun nced at him indifferently, Cleaning up the battlefield, such a coveted task do you think I would entrust it to you? Cleaning up the battlefield was not only Lang Da Meis favorite activity, but also loved by all Martial Cultivators, especially now, with an Innate Expert lying on the ground, certainly notcking valuable belongings. The High-Rank Martial Master realized this and couldnt help but tremble: If it werent for my quick surrender, I too would be lying there, and my possessions would probably be the spoils of others, right? He gave a sheepish smile, Divine Doctor, I am just looking to help, and if you need any valuables, the Tian Family can provide. Hmm, thats right, I havent asked forpensation yet, Feng Jun suddenly remembered, then walked to one side, picked a rock to sit on, and took out a cigarette to light with his lighter. He took a deep, satisfying drag on his cigarette and said slowly, Tell me, what does the Tian Family have that could interest me?
He had a hunch about why the other party was arrogant at first and then respectful, and it was also for this reason that Lone Wolf warned himdont you say anything careless. Indeed, his guess was spot on. This High-Rank Martial Master named Tian Yangni had also observed Feng Juns instantaneous disappearance during the battle. Only Luo Wendao, Tian Yangni, and Lang Zhen had noticed this moment. The Zhao Family Fortress people were not at the scene and were too far away, with the chaotic battlefront, it was difficult for them to get a clear view.
Those fighting in the arena were also desperately engaged inbat and could not afford to be distracted. For example, the Deng brothers fighting together against an Early-Rank Martial Master could hardly afford to be inattentive. ` Tian Yangni noticed Feng Jun because he had been shot in the leg and, fearing he might be shot again, did not dare to retreat. As for Lang Zhen paying attention to Feng Jun, that was even more normal. Feng Jun had repelled his opponent, granting him valuable rest, so of course, he would keep an eye on the Divine Doctors movements. Without further ado, when Tian Yangni realized that Feng Jun could disappear into thin air, his reaction was exactly like Luo Wendaos, feeling a chill run down his spine asrge beads of sweat instantly appeared: Damn is this an Immortal? While he wouldnt hesitate to snatch opportunities left by Immortals for others, he absolutely wouldnt dare if the person had already achieved significant cultivation. When Feng Jun disappeared, a part of Tian Yangni still hoped: What if its just a strange movement technique? But when Feng Jun reappeared in an instant and threw an object, Tian Yangni didnt hesitate to retreat explosivelythis was definitely a true Immortal! His cultivation level was quite high, and his retreat was fast, so the TNT explosion didnt really harm him much. Then, he witnessed the fall of an Innate Expert and, despite his shock, couldnt help but sneer. Tranted into Earths terms, the gist washaving the capability of a Spirit Beasts sting, yet insisting on using mortal weapons, such showboating will get you struck by lightning! When Feng Jun rushed towards him, he resolutely chose to surrender. This wasnt about fear of death or bravery; what he was most worried about was the fate of the Tian Familyoffending a legendary Immortal meant a normal family could be wiped out, and no one in heaven or on earth could save you!
In fact, in this ne, surrendering wasnt considered a particrly shameful act unless it was a deep-seated grievance. Not every conflict had to end in a life or death struggle to determine the victor. Indeed, many times, this ne also valued moderation, just as Langs younger sister said: Even the worst rule is better than no rule at all. So conceding or surrendering simply meant touching the ground with one knee as a token gesture, not humiliatingly kneeling with both knees. Tian Yangni conceded, but another martial master from the Tian Family still felt a bit unconvinced: Weve had a death, when has our Lao Tian Family ever been at such a loss? It wasnt until Tian Yangni gave him a severe re that he reluctantly softenedperhaps there was a reason for everything? In a nutshell, to protect his n, Tian Yangni did not hesitate to surrender, and after surrendering, he started to nurture some hope. It was not every day that one encountered a living Immortal, so why not seek an opportunity for the Tian Family? Then he received a warning from Lang Zhen, and only then did he realize: No wonder Lone Wolf was eagerly serving him; he had the same idea. He could understand that mentalityindeed, he understood it very well, so he decisively chose to y dumb and stay silent. What do Immortals most despise when theye to the secr world? Naturally, its the entanglement of mortals. If it were him, he would be annoyed too. When asked what his family had, he thought carefully and sadly realized: they had nothing that could impress an Immortal. s, he had thought the Tian Family was doing not too bad in the Secr World. Compared to an Immortal, they were simply nothing at all. After much consideration, he dared not defile an Immortal with mere mortals possessions, and although the Tian Family did have some information about Immortals, he dared not speak of it lightly, so he hesitated a moment before asking with some forced bravery, What would you like? Frowning, Feng Jun thought for a moment and then asked in a deep voice, Does your family have Spirit Stones Immortal Crystals?
In mortal society, Immortal Crystals are a taboo topic, but no matter what kind of society it is, privileged sses objectively exist. Once one reaches a certain level, some forbidden topics can also be discussed. Tian Yangni did not feel he was unqualified to discuss the topic and was not surprised by Feng Juns question. However, the Tian Family really didnt have any, and he could onlyugh bitterly, We definitely dont have those; without an Innate Expert in the family, even if we had Immortal Crystals, we couldnt keep them safe. Feng Juns brow knitted slightly, If you dont have even Immortal Crystals, then your family really doesnt have anything of value. I can help you collect these talc stones! Tian Yangni panicked, calling out hurriedly, With Your Excellencys nobility, why bother with such trivial matters? My Tian Family is willing to take on the task! Seeing that this was what the other party proposed, Feng Jun was also somewhat disappointeddoes your family not have any other cultivation items? But since he couldnt ask directly, he could only shake his head, disinterestedly saying, I wont be endlessly collecting stones. If you want to help collect, thats up to you, but your arrival caused my house to copse, so rebuild a few rooms for me. Build a house? Tian Yangni was stunned, mouth agape at the modest request. Even the Tian Family would not consider building a house to be a big deal; it was typically only a concern for themon folk. But on second thought, he came to terms with it: After all, the individual in question was an Immortal. Perhaps Immortal Crystals were as insignificant to them as house building was to us. Indeed, in the eyes of such a being, our Tian Family might very well be considered meremoners, and thats probably why they didnt value Immortal Crystals as we do. Chapter 146: 146 Discussing Rankings Privately (Third Update, Requesting Monthly Votes) Chapter 146: Discussing Rankings Privately (Third Update, Requesting Monthly Votes) ` However, even though Tian Yangni had corrected his attitude and deemed himself a minormoner, he still was reluctant to build a house. Thus, he tried to persuade through words, Theres no problem with building a house here, but its a bit too deste. If your excellency does not mind, the Tian Family is willing to offer you amodations. As for collecting talc here, leave it to us. In in terms, he still wanted to invite the Immortal to his home, so he could constantly serve him. The so-called rtionships, werent they all built through interactions? This was true in ancient and modern times alike. But how could Feng Jun possibly take advantage of such an offer? This ce might be in the middle of nowhere, but it was quiet. He had a huge secret that he couldnt possibly let others know of until he had enough ability to protect himself. If he were to attract a few more Innate Experts, he would truly be in over his headtodays encounter with Luo Wendao had been quite lucky; despite emerging victorious at the end, it was because he had taken a risky gamble and guessed correctly. If he had been wrong, the consequences would have been unimaginable. The next time he encountered a High-Rank Martial Master, if the opponent were to think twice and retreat explosively, even TNT wouldnt be of use, would it? All things considered, his means of dealing with top-tier experts were too limited, and this situation was unlikely to fundamentally change in the short term.
He had indeed considered, after returning to regr society, finding a way to travel abroad to Myanmar, Africa, or even the Middle Eastthose countries gued by constant conflictsto buy some powerful military weapons. Previously, he was anxious to find adventures and eager to earn money to escape poverty, so he had not considered going abroad, but now it seemed there was no need to go out anymore. A High-Rank Martial Master could withstand 7.62mm bullets at a close distance of several tens of meters! For Innate Experts, at least anti-material rifles would be needed, right? However, he deeply doubted that even if he went through great pains to obtain an anti-material rifle, it would necessarily hit an Innate Expert. Cultivators of this realm not only had high defenses but also agility, coupled with perception far beyond that of Earthlings; he had no reason to be blindly confident in anti-material rifles. Because of all these considerations, Feng Jun believed that it was better for him to stay here, rather than on someone elses territory. As for others suspecting he was a Cultivator, he would not mind. In fact, he quite liked this wonderful misunderstanding, as long as people did not publicly discuss his Immortal identity, he would be happy to turn a deaf ear. The suspected identity of an Immortal could bring him too many conveniences. So he spoke frankly, I will only stay here. Just tell me, how long will it take for you to build me a house? Seeing his tone had turned stern, Tian Yangni didnt dare say much more, Three days A wooden cottage can be built in three days, and a talc house within ten days. A house made of Jade Feng Jun heard this with some surprise. He had read Dream of the Red Chamber, but he never imagined he would have a day of living in a white jade cottage with golden horses. He nodded slightly, Then make it ten days, theres no need for a wooden cottage as an interim. He was ustomed to hardship; not to mention his days in the Earth Realm, just in the Gobi Desert and river valleys he had lived alone for several months. The conditions there were much more harsh than here. I will follow your excellencys instructions, Tian Yangni answered respectfully, and with that, some of his doubts were resolved: to think that as an Immortal, he could be so low-key. No wonder we hit a snag this time. After giving his orders, Feng Jun didnt bother with him anymore and walked over to the topless structure to check the generator. Tian Yangni took out something that resembled a conch, about the size of half a fist, and walked over to Lang Zhens side. Lang Zhen had just finished clearing the battlefield and was in a good mood. He nced sideways at the object in the mans hand and his eyebrows furrowed slightly. He certainly recognized the item, the Sound Transmission Conch used for rying messages, but it could not transmit voice, only sound. The Sound Transmission Conch came in pairs, male and female. The male could emit a sound that ordinary human ears could not detect, only the female could hear.
This item was expensive, and only rtivelyrge powers used it, usually for warning purposes. Different messages were conveyed through pre-arranged lengths of conch sounds. Seeing the item, Lang Zhen spoke bluntly, The Divine Doctor has let you off lightly, you better learn to appreciate that. Of course, Tian Yangnis eyes narrowed into slits with a smile, Isnt this me informing you in advance that I am about to contact others? Inform me? Lone Wolf instantly understood. His eyes narrowed curiously as he asked, Do you have backup in the vicinity?
The Sound Transmission Conchs messages were very discreet, but the distance was limited; in open areas, it would not carry beyond twenty li. Its always good to be prepared, Tian Yangni replied cheerfully, its best to have a backup n when doing anything, isnt it the same when you escort valuables? Lang Zhen looked at him deeply, The Tian Family has lived up to its reputation. Impressive! I hope you can continue on this way. ` This was not just apliment. Tian Yangni understood very clearly, especially thetter half which was heavy with warning. So he nodded and openly expressed, I understand what youre concerned about. Before the Divine Doctor forgives me, I wont leave. Id rather be a hostage, which is why I wanted others to notify the Tian Family to send someone as soon as possible to build a house for the Divine Doctor. Lone Wolf saw that he understood and also nodded slightly, Building a house is one thing, but its best to resolve the matter with Zhao Family Fort as soon as possible. I think, both you and I do not wish to see the Divine Doctor unhappy, right? Tian Yangni began to smile, hisugh so big that his mrs were nearly exposed, Exactly. Whoever makes the Divine Doctor unhappy, well make them sad. The two exchanged opinions implicitly, and the next moment, Tian Yangni started to blow into the Sound Transmission Conch. Not long after, two fast horses came galloping from the distance, whispered a few words to Tian Yangni, then ced the corpse of the dead low-rank martial master on the horseback and turned around to ride off quickly, showing no sign of difort on their faces. Lang Zhen blinked his eyes, puzzled, A n member has died, why arent your family members angry? Tian Yangni nced at him and spoke indifferently, Life and death are decreed by fate, wealth and honor are in heaven. As long as one dies in a fair fight, there is nothing to be angry about. When your n isrger, youll understand Caring too much about the lives and deaths of n members is not loving them; its harming them. Lone Wolf blinked, thoughtfully nodding, Youre right, growth always requires trials. Overprotecting them will only make them frail The family values of your Tian Family are indeedmendable.
Tian Yangni wasnt sure if this was ttery, so he could only give a wry smile, If you dont master your skills, you cant me others. I hope his death can also serve as a warning to our n, to not always assume that the family will protect them. Just then, someone interjected, I love what you two are saying. How can you see a rainbow without a little rain? Nobody can seed just like that Its so ludicrous that many people think coddling is the same as loving. It was Feng Jun appearing from who knows where. In fact, he had strong feelings about this topic. In his view, many parents in the Earth Realm spoiled their children so much that they ruined them. Whether such children would seed in the future was questionable, but for now, it had certainly led to the rise of many spoiled children. You cant grow a towering tree in a greenhouse; the more tribtions children experience, the braver they will be in facing life. On this matter, the philosophy of the Mobile Phone Realm resonated more with himgrowth muste at a cost, and a sheltered upbringing only increases the chances of fallingter in life. If a n wants to develop in the long term, it must be tough and selectively overlook the hardships its members endure. Even if someone dies, as long as its a fair death in battle, the n wont intervene. This attitude may seem cold and unfeeling, but in truth, its great wisdom for survival. Hearing him say that, Tian Yangnis eyes shifted, and he said with a smile, It seems the Divine Doctor has a lot of feelings on this topic. Feng Jun didnt hide his emotions; in fact, at that moment, he had a strong desire to share, Thats right. Ive seen too many children spoiled by overindulgence, and ironically, those parents believe its love. Tian Yangni gave a dryugh, Its only us minor ns that cant afford to spoil our children. The truly major ns have endless resources, and spoiling a few must be normal, right? Obviously, he thought the parents Feng Jun referred to were from Immortal ns with abundant resources and thus didnt face much pressure for survival. Feng Jun gave him a look and shook his head seriously, Im not talking about resources, but about an attitude toward raising the next generation.
After speaking, he turned and walked away. Tian Yangni fell silent for a moment, then nced at Lang Zhen and tentatively asked, The Divine Doctor seems to have a strong aversion to coddling, doesnt he? Lang Zhen looked at him with a meaningful smile, Of course what did you think? For his own cultivation, he purposely came out to experience the mortal world. Otherwise, do you think you would have met him? Tian Yangnis eyelids drooped as he thought for a while, and roughly organizing his thoughts, he then looked up and asked, By the way why do you call him the Divine Doctor? His medical skills are very profound, Lang Zhen replied with a serious tone, I know what youre thinking, but I want to warn you first. If you dare to ruin my opportunity, I swear, in this life, Ill stop at nothing against your Tian Family! Tian Yangni startedughing, his smile brilliant, An opportunity? Your opportunity is also my opportunity. I cant promise much fairpetition. If I lose, I will have noints or regrets! Thats the spirit, I respect people who are straightforward! Lang Zhen raised his single arm and gave a thumbs up,ughing as he spoke, Dont be afraid, Ill tell you, my advantage right now is much bigger than yours. Having another senior brother is all the same to me, the words of Tian Yangni were getting blunter, as long as you dont obstruct my matters, I, Mr. Tian, have my own ways of returning the favor. Logically speaking, being a high-rank martial master, talking to a low-rank martial master like this was already giving a lot of face. But who was Lone Wolf? In the past, he was someone who feared neither heaven nor earth, and though somewhat decadent in recent years, he still had pride in his heart, Obstructing your matters? Hah, youre thinking too much. Tian Yangni didnt mind; after all, he came from a major n and his nature wasnt just reckless bravado. His eyes shifted as he spoke, Since thats the case, why dont we join forces to handle some worldly affairs for the Divine Doctor? In your opinion what does he need right now? On hearing this, Lone Wolf first froze, then couldnt help but look at Tian Yangni with a mixture of amusement and disbelief, Turns out youre not just straightforward! (Three chapters in, calling out loud for monthly tickets.)
Chapter 147: 147 Parental Responsibility (First Update to Celebrate Alliance Leader Qiancheng) Chapter 147: Parental Responsibility (First Update to Celebrate Alliance Leader Qiancheng) ` Tian Yangni certainly knew that making himself agreeable was far from enough; if he wanted to seize the opportunity, he had to please Divine Doctor by any means necessary. However, inside he understood that Divine Doctor was an Immortal, so he dared not be excessively clingy. Thus, befriending Lang Zhen became inevitable. After all, Lone Wolf had been in contact with Divine Doctor for a long time and certainly knew some of Divine Doctors needs, and he could just help to fulfill them. It wasnt that Tian Yangni looked down on Lang Zhen, but in the end, despite being renowned, Lone Wolf was only good at fighting and killing. His reputation in the martial world was somewhat superficial. In terms of influence, he fell far short of the Tian Family, not to mention wealth and effectiveness. What he hoped most now was that Lang Zhen would understand Divine Doctors intentions, and then work with the Tian Family to make the Immortal happy. Of course, Tian Yangni wouldnt explicitly reveal his own intentions, as that would be taboo. With theirmunication skills, both understood each other perfectly well. Just achieving a certain tacit understanding was enough. Lang Zhen, of course, understood his shorings. In fact, he was not averse to joining forces with the Tian Family, but these days, you never know what lies behind a friendly face. Although he exuded a strong gangster air, he also knew to prioritize securing his own interests. Moreover, whether Tian Family members had some sinister plot up their sleeves to scheme against Feng Jun was a matter of question.
So, he merely hinted ambiguously, I will consider this matter. You first obtain Divine Doctors forgiveness, then we can talk about other things. After all, it is just like what Divine Doctor said: If you stretch your legs too far, youre liable to pull a muscle. That evening, a light rain began to fall. With the roofs of two houses gone, there was no shelter from the rain. Feng Jun took out a Big Sun Umbre and propped it up. Tian Yangni was willing to humble himself, grabbed a knife, and headed to the nearby woods to chop branchesquickly setting up a lean-to with practiced easeit was clear that he was tempered in his younger years. But this makeshift shelter could not fully block the rain, and Feng Jun, toozy to sit inside, said, Ill just stay under this Sun Umbre. Those of you with injuries can go meditate inside. The Sun Umbre worked well against the rain, but as it was already autumn and they were by a river, gusts of cool breeze made things somewhat chilly. Seeing this, Tian Yangni, without a second thought, chopped another pile of branches and enclosed the upwind side of the Sun Umbre. Though a High-Rank Martial Master, when it came to ingratiating himself, he was far more useful than any menial servant. The housing problem had to be temporarily settled this way, then came the issue of cookingthe stove had copsed and the firewood was wet. Feng Jun had already decided that he was going to bring light to this world, and the generator was not damaged, it had just tripped. So, he took out four xenon lights and connected them. Then he took out an electric heater, plugged it in, and called over to Feifei, Just treat this as a stove, its fine for boiling water or cooking, but be careful not to touch the heater. Feifei couldnt understand the working principle of the electric stove, but at her age, she was very open to new things. She had seen too many things she had never heard of before with Divine Doctor, so she didnt find it strange. But Tian Yangni couldnt help having numerous questions in his mind. Cigarettes, lighter, guns, grenades, lighting fixtures, red-hot wire All of this made him wonder if he and Divine Doctor were living inpletely different societies. Thats why he had even more reason to believe: This person trulyes from an Immortal Family. Of course, based on what he knew about the Immortal Family, such peculiar tools also seemed rare in the lives of Immortals. Perhaps, Divine Doctor belonged to some sect of the Immortal Family, one specialized in mechanical ingenuityfor example the Mo Sect?
Tian Yangni asked Lang Zhen a few questions and found that Lone Wolf was highly vignt and unwilling to say much, so he turned to the Deng Family Brothersyounger people are always easier to deal with. Deng Lao Da was stable, a tight-lipped gourd, but Deng Lao Er was far too simple-minded. In the beginning, he remembered to be wary of Tian Yangni, but thetter was very polite to him, even offering a tip or two on his healing and cultivation. This advice came from a High-Rank Martial Master. His father, Leader Deng, was just an Intermediate Level Martial Master, and the Tian Family, with their profound heritage, was not something the humble Deng household couldpare with. Deng Lao Er felt that he should show loyalty, so without realizing it, he ended up revealing quite a bit.
He not only confirmed that the materials belonged to Divine Doctor, but also mentioned that Divine Doctor had Body Tempering Pills, Foundation Establishment Pills, and Meridian Opening Pills, and Brother Wolf was currently recuperatingif Brother Wolf was well, we really wouldnt be afraid to confront you. The Tian Family, beingrge and well-established, possessed some Meridian Opening Pills, though not manypills needed for Martial Cultivation are never enough, no matter how many one has. However, that didnt provoke too much greed in Tian Yangni. If he really coveted those Meridian Opening Pills, hed rather target Luo Wendaothe Innate Expert would be somewhat easier to deal with than an Immortal. As for Feng Jun being able to offer Meridian Opening Pills, Tian Yangni was not surprised but felt it was only natural. It would not be possible for an Immortal topletely dissociate from Martial Cultivators, and it was respectable for him to offer some Meridian Opening Pills for Lone Wolfs healing, which demonstrated the magnanimity of the Immortal Family. ` Deng Lao Er was too talkative, and without much caution, he inadvertently revealed that Feng Jun had once treated a child from the vige where Lang Zhen resided, which is how he got the title of Divine Doctor. He felt that the information he disclosed wasnt very importanthe was tight-lipped, not even mentioning the name and location of the vige. However, the next moment, he found Brother Wolf ring at him fiercely. Tian Yangnis heart, on the other hand, was ted. He was very adept at analyzing various messages, and it wasnt hard for him to deduce: it had not been long since Lang Zhen and the Divine Doctor had crossed paths. He had to admit, Lone Wolf really did have some luck, living leisurely in the vige and yet managing to meet an Immortal, and a single one at that. No matter how you looked at it, this was unarguably good news. The Divine Doctor seemed to have just entered secr society, and naturally, he would need people to support him. Even if he was a bitter than Lone Wolf, he was still much earlier than others. Such a rare opportunity, only a fool would give it up! He even had some thoughts that should not be there: no matter what, I am a High-Rank Martial Master. If I can serve the Divine Doctor well, Lang Zhen might not necessarily get to be the senior disciple!
Early the next morning, Tian Family members arrived: four martial masters and more than twenty martial artists, along with over a dozen craftsmen. Also, they brought the body of Elder Zhao. In the words of the Tian Family members, Elder Zhao felt very regretful about oppressing an outsider. Especially since yesterday, the Zhao Family fort had suffered three dead and two injured. He was so ashamed and angry that he felt he had disgraced his ancestors, and therefore, when the Tian Family members came to demand justice this morning, he decisively took poison andmitted suicide. Feng Jun, upon hearing this, couldnt help but reflect inwardly: so even in this different ne, there are cases of being suicided. The arrival of so many Tian Family members meant they now held an overwhelming advantage in this area, and anyone analyzing the situation would conclude that if they turned hostile, Feng Juns side would be in trouble. However, the Tian Familys visitors were really quite well-behaved, showing no dissatisfaction towards Feng Jun and the others, even though they knew one of their martial masters had died at the hands of this group just yesterday. Of course, expecting them to be enthusiastic was out of the questionif they were indeed joyously weing, that itself would be suspicious. At this time, Tian Yangni also realized that the Divine Doctor didnt understand worldly affairs, so he carefully exined, Elder Zhao, as a martial master, offended you and did not fulfill his responsibilities as a martial master. His death is more than deserved. However, since he hasmitted suicide as atonement, the grudge should be considered settled. Feng Jun somewhat understoodthis must be the family responsibility system. With three martial masters in the Zhao Family fort, two away and Deng Lao Er left in charge, with such a big problem urring, he alone had to bear the responsibility. But he couldntpletely trust Tian Yangnis words, so he turned his head to nce at Lang Zhen, passing over a questioning look: Is this true? Seeing this, Lang Zhen couldnt help feeling a surge of happiness inside: the Divine Doctor indeed prefers to trust me more. He knew that what Tian Yangni said was correct; this was the prevailing attitude now. If a family elder had the courage tomit suicide, he could protect his family members from unnecessary repercussions. However, there were loopholes in this situation, so he cleared his throat lightly, Brother Yang Ni, this incident wasnt initiated by Elder Zhao. Just losing his life doesnt seem just, does it? What about the instigator?
The person with the highest cultivation level and status needs tomit suicide as an apology, but the first person who targeted Feng Jun cannot be spared either. Upon hearing this, Tian Yangni was momentarily stunned: An instigator? Then, he felt a surge of anger in his heart. Lone Wolf, oh Lone Wolf, I understand you want to be the senior disciple, but is it necessary to step on me like this? However, he had to maintain hisposure externally while inwardly feeling resentful, An instigator? I must have overlooked that. Right, there were also aplices; how shall we deal with them? Not only were there aplices, but there were also quite a few of them. Yesterday, over two hundred people from the Zhao Family fort arrived, and they certainly werent there to dance in the square. Since Feng Jun was not familiar with the rules of this ne, he looked at Lang Zhen again, For those with particrly heinous actions well, they cant be let off lightly. Outsiders are people too. You and Elder Lang figure out how to deal with it. Lang Zhen was quite satisfied to hear this, but Tian Yangni didnt feel any lossI can discuss it with Lone Wolf. Later that evening, another three people from the Zhao Family fort died, but their bodies were not brought over. This time, Lone Wolf apanied them to oversee the situation. Impressively, as it neared dusk, nearly a hundred more people from the Dongmu Tian Family hurried over. With so many people gathered together, they first built arge straw shed for Feng Jun, which was effective at keeping out water. Then they began to cut wood and build wooden cabins. Remarkably, they were cutting trees far away, seemingly concerned that the noise of felling trees would disturb Feng Jun. As for Feng Juns statement that he didnt need wooden cabins, they ignored it, as if without such action, they couldnt show respect for the Divine Doctor. That evening, when Deng Lao Er turned on the xenonmp, the hundred or so people present were stupefied for quite a while. Yet, they dared note forward, only standing far away, pointing towards the xenonmp and murmuring to each other.
Is this the curiosity mentioned by the n elder? (First update, to celebrate n leader JY02043559, I caught a cold, feeling really terrible.) Chapter 148: 148: Collecting Cultivation Techniques (Second Release) Chapter 148: Collecting Cultivation Techniques (Second Release) The crowd murmured in low voices under the xenonmps before dispersing with a bang; they started building wooden cabins about a mile away. Since there was no difference between day and night, it was best to focus on work. Because they worked day and night, the wooden cabins werepleted by the evening of the next day. But that wasnt the main point. The main point was the next morning, Dongmu Province sent over a hundred more people to start quarrying stones to build Jade houses for Feng Jun. On the third day at noon, it started to rain again, but Feng Jun sat under a thatched shelter and did not move into the wooden househe was a man of his word. However, the Jade materials intended for his house were moved into the wooden cabin, along with the motorcycle, diesel barrels, and other items. Still, that wasnt the main point. The main point was today another hundred people arrived! At this point, over three hundred people had gathered in this wilderness, mostly stout men, with a few women engaged in chores like washing clothes and cooking. At first, Feng Jun didnt understand why such fanfare was necessary just to construct a couple of houses. Did they really need that many people? Tian Yangnis response was that they really did need this many people. Not to mention the stone quarrying, which required a lot of workers, you must know that they were building houses made of Huashi. This was indeed true. Jade is very hard; even the so-called soft Jade, Hetian Jade, has a hardness of over 6.0 on the Mohs scale, harder than ss, and after quarrying, it still needs the outeryer stripped off, a task easier said than done.
Of course, with Jade being abundant in Mount Zhige, when stripping it, theres no need to worry about waste. Its sufficient to cut out the usable Jade, greatly increasing efficiency. Its like making shredded potatoes. At home, you must peel, wash, and cut the potatoes, considering how to handle the irregr parts to avoid unnecessary waste. But in a restaurant, theres no need to peel. Just cut the potatoes into cubes, give them a quick rinse, and cut them like tofu, resulting in uniformly long shreds, not uneven in size. Regarding the resulting waste? The restaurant owner says, The potatoes are mine, dont worry about the waste; this is how we do it! In short, mining and processing Jade is difficult. Even if wastefulness is affordable, to build a Jade hall, even Martial Artists must exert considerable effort involving substantial manpower and resources, so three hundred people isnt too many. Moreover, Tian Yangni said that this time they wouldnt just construct two houses; they would build at least ten or eighteen houses to provide Divine Doctor with more spacious amodations. Otherwise, it wouldnt reflect the Tian Familys sincerity. Therefore, even three hundred people werent enough. The Tian Family had already sent out people to buy Huashi in the surrounding area, hoping to store enough for ten houses within ten days. Upon hearing such an exnation, Feng Jun felt like he was dumbfounded. Its just me living there, what are you doing? However, he couldnt deny that he really liked the feeling: I just want to live there, and you went to build so many houses, even preparing a special room for storing Jade hmm, the attitude is quite proper. No wonder everyone likes being an official. Those in power only need to move their lips and their attentive subordinates will take care of everything, even exercising their initiative to a great extent. Feng Juns second feeling was a mixture of amusement and helplessness. Back on Earth Realm, he had always been renting houses and was preparing to build one. Unexpectedly, he faced the same situation here; it seems that no matter where you are, a house is truly a basic necessity. Apart from the house matters, Feng Jun also briefly checked his other gains. The greatest gain was a set of Flood Dragon Silk Soft Armor that he acquired from Luo Wendao. Despite being called Flood Dragon Silk, it had no rtion to actual Flood Dragons. Instead, it came from a Spirit Beast living in the marshes. After tanning its skin, they transformed it into protective clothing with excellent defensive capabilities. ording to Lang Zhen, even if Feng Jun used the spikes of a Spiritual Hedgehog, it was doubtful that he could prate this armor. Luo Wendao, as an Innate Expert, wore this armor for protection, which showed its might. Only because Feng Jun used TNT, which had the shockwave effect of st damage, was he able to hurt his opponent. The Flood Dragon Silk Soft Armor wasntrge, about the size of a short cape, covering only the vitals of the chest and abdomen. Even so, such armor was priceless, and not every Innate Expert could possess one. Lang Zhen, who was responsible for cleaning the battlefield, understood the value of this armor and didnt think of keeping it. Instead, he respectfully presented it to Feng Jun. Feng Jun wanted to generously reward the armor to Lang Zhen, but he really needed it. Besides that, Luo Wendao also had some healing medicines, more than ten Meridian Opening Pills, and over twenty ounces of Gold on hima modest fortune that hardly suited the status of an Innate Expert.
Feng Jun wanted to reward the Meridian Opening Pills to Lang Zhen, but Lone Wolf said he didnt want them; could he perhaps have the precious sword instead? Luo Wendao carried a short sword about a chi long, not considered a weapon of warInnate Experts dont ce much value on such weapons as their Inner Qi is the foundation of their respect in society. But even Innate Experts needed a good de for protection, and this precious sword was just that. This sword was exceptionally sharp and invincible. Considering its true value, it definitely far surpassed ordinary weaponscould anything an Innate Expert carried be cheap?
Lang Zhen admitted he fancied the sword and hoped the Divine Doctor would grant it to him. Honestly, Feng Jun also liked the sword. With his grassroots temperament, he wasnt very interested in swords; wielding a sword might look good, but it always felt somewhat pretentious. Unlike wielding a knife, which is wild, fierce, and straightforward, its much more satisfying. Not to mention, he still had a manual of sword techniques that he hadnt had the chance to practice yet. However, seeing that Lang Zhen truly liked it, Feng Jun decided to part with itthe thought of returning to the real world and not being able to carry a sword out hampered the idea anyway. On the body of the martial master who had died, there was a secret manual for cultivation of Tun Na (breathing exercises). Since Lone Wolf was illiterate, Feng Jun gave the item to the Deng Family Brothers for evaluation. During the discussion of this topic, Deng Lao Er wisely kept his mouth shut, however, Deng Lao Da, uncharacteristically, began to critique it, going on at length, and ultimately expressed: this Tun Na technique seems to be better than the one we brothers have been practicing. Actually, this was stating the obvious, the intermediate-level martial master was a disciple of Luo Wendao; could a manual he kept on him be of poor quality? At that moment, Deng Lao Er made another suggestion: Divine Doctor, concerning the quality of this manual, you could ask Tian Yangni. After considering it, Feng Jun shook his head with a smile, Forget it, if I ask him for his opinion, he might think Im coveting the Tian Familys techniques Theres no need. He truly didnt fancy the Tian Familys technique, because he was well aware that their technique was inferior to the Tai Chi Breathing Technique he was practicing, and he believed that the Tian Familys technique couldntpare to Tai Chi Breathing either. The technique he was practicing was Tai Chi Breathing, and how long did it take for him to advance from first sensing the qi to bing an intermediate-level martial master? Less than a month! Could the Tian Familys technique achieve this? Dont even think about it.
Feng Jun thought about not asking the Tian Family, but Deng Lao Er was simply too loyal! Feeling that he had a good rtionship with Tian Yangni, he went to him and said as much. Look, Divine Doctor doesnt want to cause any misunderstandings, doesnt want to ask you, so shouldnt you do something about it? Do something? Of course! Tian Yangni immediately felt pumped. In all honesty, there wasnt much that was unique about the Tian Familys technique; most of their special insights were in the cultivation notes of their ancestors. In fact, the reason why the Tian Family could maintain the situation of a medium-to-small-sized n was fundamentally because they had rtively more resources for cultivation, and were able to employ more ruthless elimination methods. Overall, Tian Yangni didnt think their familys technique was that precious; it would be priceless to people from Zhao Family Fortress, but to an immortal, it was just so-so. Moreover, he was quite envious of the cultivation manual that Feng Jun had acquiredit was carried by a disciple of Luo Wendao. So, he immediately went to find Feng Jun, I heard Divine Doctor obtained a manual that requires validation, I am willing to offer my services. Using his rear to think, Feng Jun knew how this guy had gotten the news, so he made his point straightforwardly. I want the most directparison, between your familys technique and this new manual, to determine which is superior or inferior. I was originally going to maintain my distance, but since you took the initiative toe to me, Ill make a gesture. You dont have to look, but once you do, dont lie to me consider the consequences if you do. Tian Yangni nodded without hesitation, No problem! How could I dare to deceive Divine Doctor? He had already heard from Deng Lao Er that this technique was stronger than the Dengs, that was enough for him. At worst, he would offer up more ancestral notes. Even a tiny gain would be worthwhile, and it would please Divine Doctor as well.
After examining the techniques and pondering for a while, he pped his thigh with joy, Good technique, stronger than my familys! Since this technique was better, he naturally had to provide exnations for his own familys technique and present some of the ancestral cultivation insights. You must understand, he was the one benefiting here, so he had to offer good exnations. In fact, when Feng Jun saw the Tian Familys cultivation technique, he only slightly raised an eyebrow: Wow, isnt this just an abridged version of Tai Chi Breathing? Feng Juns newly acquired technique onlyprised Nine Forms Nine Diagrams, with a majority of the text being descriptions, making it difficult to discern the essence, whereas the Tian Familys technique was Nine Forms Twenty-Seven Diagrams, which made it easier to adjust during practice. What Lang Zhen was practicing was Nine Forms Eighteen Diagrams, which also had simple exnations, being the most basic of the Tun Na techniques. Tai Chi Breathing is Nine Forms Thirty-Six Diagrams, following the same lineage as the Basic Breathing Technique, but with many more details. Between the Thirty-Six and Eighteen Diagrams, itspletely usible to have a Twenty-Seven Diagrams, and the Tian Family had provided just such a technique. The reason why Feng Jun cared so much about the manual was that he was considering obtaining a set for Xu Leigang to switch to as Fatty Xu had been pestering him too much. Of course, if possible, he also wanted to promote martial cultivation techniques in the Earth Realm. Chapter 149: 149: Light Causes a Sensation (Three More for Monthly Passes) Chapter 149: Light Causes a Sensation (Three More for Monthly Passes) Feng Jun had an intuition: the Tai Chi Breathing Technique of Nine Forms Thirty-Six Diagrams that he was practicing, was a very rare version. But people are always selfish, and he couldnt possibly teach the Tai Chi Breathing Technique to Xu Leigang without thinking it through. However, Fatty Xus body strengthening results were extremely good, and he was anxious to start cultivating, what to do? Feng Jun could only look for a rtively good Cultivation Technique in this ne, to consider teaching to Xu Leigang. Feng Jun did indeed intend to promote Martial Cultivation greatly in the Earth Realm, but there was a premise others couldnt cultivate faster than him! Feng, the man, was no Holy Mother, never had been; when he encountered things, he first considered himself. Of course, if he gave Xu Leigang a rtively inferior Cultivation Technique, and the other still advanced faster than him, he wouldnt regret it. He still had that prideif others were in worse conditions and still seeded more than I did, then it was my own problem. But at the same time, he also had a guess in his heart: my physical quality has been enhanced by space, Xu Leigangs foundation is very likely to be not as good as mine, giving him an inferior technique, would be somewhat unbing of a friend. Thus, he grew intensely curious about the Tian Familys techniques: I dont know how good that Nine Forms Nine Diagrams is, but I think your Tian Familys Nine Forms Twenty-Seven Diagrams is quite impressive, could you give me a copy?
Tian Yangni said, Thats really not a problem at all, I will even include a set of Cultivation insights from our ancestors. This is how exchanges among cultivators are: if theres mistrust, or if the parties are extremely disparate, an exchange is impossible; but once theres a suitable opportunity for exchange, everyone is eagerevery cultivator has had their share of troubles, havent they? Feng Jun just felt that he might have taken advantage, but the Tian Family thought they had definitely gotten the better end of the deal. In any case,munication was very smooth; after the exchange waspleted, Feng Jun couldnt help but sigh, What a pity, Luo Wendao actually didnt bring any Cultivation Technique manuals This guy wouldnt have a Storage Bag on him, would he? As the online novels say: Murder for treasure all relies on the Storage Bag. Storage Bag Tian Yangni shivered in fright, we all agreed to keep a low profile, can you not mention the matters of Immortals? So, he could only selectively pretend to be deaf and switch to another topic, Divine Doctor, you are very interested in Martial Cultivation Techniques? Yes, Feng Jun nodded without hesitation, I dont know much about the Cultivation Techniques of Martial Cultivators, I need to inquire in many ces, the more knowledge, the better. This made Tian Yangni feel like spitting blood, you young man, if you dont understand Martial Cultivation Techniques, how did you advance to martial master? In the end, you dont really regard Martial Artists highly, so unconsciously, some of your true identity leaks out. This, however, was where he was mistaken, Feng Jun came from a society flooded with information and understood very well the principle of intermingling truth and falsehood. Let the false be true and the true be false, making things ambiguous, is the best way to keep people specting. The guesses of others about his identity were only one aspect; although Feng would not mention Immortals, while maintaining utmost secrecy, he also needed to asionally leak a bit of information to keep the other party curiousessentially to keep the conversation hot. Of course, the most important thing was that he really had that need. He dared to say, but Tian Yangni did not dare to ask along those lines; Immortals were already a taboo topic, what if he spoke out and attracted the covetousness of other forces? Even without that hassle, if the Divine Doctor didnt like his identity being exposed, and just decided to leave quietly leaving the current situation behind, Tian Yangni would be crying without tears. So, he nodded in confusion as if unaware of what the other had said before, Divine Doctor, your willingness toy a solid foundation is more than excellent, the Tian Family is willing to provide knowledge on Cultivation to express our apologies. Feng Jun looked at him impassively, pondered for a moment, then finally spoke three words, Is it suitable? Of course, its suitable, Tian Yangni was very certain of that; knowledge about Cultivation can be said to be precious, but also ordinaryif one is willing to spend a great amount of money, collecting some rted books from everywhere, they could grasp the basics.
Even if the other party was not an Immortal, with his martial power and wealth, it wouldnt be very difficult to obtain these. So, he nodded with a smile, Thats no problem If Divine Doctor is willing to stay here longer, the Tian Family can also help collect some techniques from other families to enrich your experience. Truth be told, even he felt a bit embarrassed to say this; how precious are Cultivation Techniques and secret manuals to Martial Cultivators? He would use extreme measures, even violence to obtain them, and yet it was all just to expand someones experiences! Feng Jun didnt feel there was anything amiss; he was actually quite interested in a word, Stay long? I havent decided how long to stay, but I can say with certainty I wont be living here for too long.
Tian Yangni didnt dare to ask how long not too long was; he just nodded earnestly, The Tian Family will increase our efforts to collect them, Divine Doctor, Ill go arrange it right away He had just ryed the message back to his n, and then he discovered that the number of people arriving at the riverbank had suddenly increased. There had already been quite a few people here before, but the more than three hundred present were all disciples of the Tian Family, or at the very least, individuals arranged by the Tian Family to work. But now, the people who were joining were residents living in the surrounding areas. It didnt take long for members of the Tian Family to inquire and find out that the four brightmps were to me. Themps were incredibly bright, initially frightening the nearby residents, who were too scared to sleep at night, until they ascertained that themps were brought by those collecting stones, which allowed them to breathe a sigh of relief. After rxing, their curiosity towards the miraculous nature of themps grew. The vigers already knew that the Zhao Family stronghold had antagonized these few individuals, resulting in several deaths within the stronghold, and had paid out arge amount of silver coins aspensation to these outsiders. Even the Tian Family from Dongmu Province were currently trying their best to please them. The vigers had previously sold some stones to Feng Jun and his group, not finding them particrly terrifying; but the Tian Family they were truly powerful. Even though they were from Dongmu, no one in Zhige dared to provoke them. Not to mention, just look at the Zhao Family stronghold. The Zhao Family practically strutted around dominating the area, but they couldnt muster the courage to stand against the Tian Family at all. At first, the Tian Family members were vignt against localsing to snoop around, even contemting using force to drive them away. However, the people of Zhige had their own ways. They argued, We n to sell stones to these noble individuals. You Dongmu peoplee to our Zhige to collect stones, and we havent evene to you over this matter, yet you dare to block us? The Tian Family wasnt afraid of them bringing the matter up with others; it was simply about mining for stones. Even if the Zhige County government intervened, a bit of money would be enough to smooth things overin fact, they had already made contact with relevant officials.
But when it came to the Divine Doctor collecting stones, they didnt dare to make decisions lightly. Everything the Tian Family was doing at the moment was to ingratiate themselves with the peculiar Divine Doctor; how could they possibly risk offending the real master? So they told the people of Zhige, Well buy the stones you collect; after all, were in great need of stones. However, as the saying goes, everything is difficult when taken too seriously. The nearby residents responded, We only want to sell to that group because the stones you buy are not fit for disy; theyre used for construction. That was true. Despite the abundance of jade in Zhige, the extremely high-quality jade was rtively scarce. The jades used in construction tended to have various wsafter all, they were meant to be exposed to the sun and rain, and there was no need for excessive refinement. At the end of the day, the purchase price offered by the Tian Family was too low, and there was little money to be made. Who would want to sell premium stones as if they were of ordinary quality? If this were in Dongmu Province, and the Tian Family encountered such obstinate individuals, they would typically beat them half to death and then throw them out, as a warning to anyone who woulde afterno one could trample on the dignity of the Tian Family so easily. But now, with everyone under the watchful eye of the Divine Doctor, who would dare to start a fight rashly? So, after another two days, there were close to five hundred people around Feng Jun and his group, about two hundred of whom were from the surrounding viges. At first, these people came to watch the excitement, but after discovering the wonders of the xenonmps, many of them came at night to bask in the lightyes, to literally soak up some light in the same way as one might catch glow-worms or reflect snow. For those who studied, needless to say, borrowing someone elses brightness could save their ownmp oil. Then there were the vige women, who worked hard during the day. At night, when they wanted to mend some clothes for their family or knit something like shoe soles, they also needed brightnessfumbling in the dark, they couldnt even thread a needle. Also, those idle men in the vige had nothing to do at night if they werent pop pop popping with their wives, soing here to y a couple of rounds of chess was not a bad idea. What kind of chess were they ying? Stone chess! Definitely not something highbrow like Go.
Stone chess was simple, with each side having three to four chess pieces and ying on a makeshift board drawn on the ground. It was simple, easy to pick up, with not many variations, but it was a good way to pass the time. Many people would y for one or two hours straight. Feng Jun initially hadnt noticed this trend, but by the fifth night, he saw that the number of visitors was increasing and feltpelled to summon Tian Yangni over to ask what was going on. Tian Yangni exined with a wry smile and finally asked cautiously, Do you want us to drive them all away? The Tian Family members were merely inconvenienced by the locals, and as long as the Divine Doctor agreed, they would definitely be bold enough to fight. Feng Jun thought about it, furrowed his brow, and shook his head, No need to drive them away, but they need to keep their distance, and they must be restrained a bit Dont let them disturb our area. Upon hearing this, Tian Yangni knew exactly what to do, knowing the Divine Doctor also didnt care for these people. He assured with a smile, Dont worry, once your house is built, there wont be anyone trespassing within a mile of here. He was speaking with full confidence when, no sooner had he finished speaking, than a n member of the Tian Family rushed over, Brother Seven, Brother Bao from Sister-in-Laws family has brought a few people over, insisting on ying with the colored zemps. Right then, Tian Yangnis face turned incredibly dark. (Anotherte-night update, four consecutive days of updates, calling for monthly votes.) Chapter 150: 150 White Jade Hall (1st Update to Celebrate Bangbang Candy 3/5) Chapter 150: White Jade Hall (1st Update to Celebrate Bangbang Candy 3/5) Tian Yangni was actually the eldest in his household. When others called him Seventh Brother, they were ranking him among his cousins; his grandfather had a total of six sons and twenty-seven grandsons. His third cousin was only a low-rank martial master. Such a cultivation level was already considered high-endbat strength in the Tian Family, but obviously, the gap between a low-rank martial master and a high-rank martial master was too wide to measure. However, Lao San had one thing others couldnt match, which was a handsome appearance, and he had caught the eye of the sixth daughter of Lord Beiyuan. Thus, the brother of his sister-inw was, of course, the son of Lord Beiyuan. In reality, the members of the Tian Family were no strangers to Brother Bao of the Lord Beiyuan Family. This young master was the youngest child in the family, a curious baby with a temper neither particrly good nor bad. However, if anyone hindered his curiosity, Brother Bao could fly into a rage instantly. Learning that it was this young master who wasing, Tian Yangni also felt a headacheing on, so he asked in a low voice, Did you tell him? Luo Wendao was killed by the Divine Doctor, after all. I said it, replied the Tian Family member with a troubled frown. Brother Bao also said he just wants to take a closer look and wont do anything else; he hopes we can amodate him. Seventh Brother, what do you think we should do? So, Brother Bao knew that those who could kill an Innate Expert were not to be trifled with. What do I think? Tian Yangnis mouth twitched slightly as he thought, What can I think? When that young master has put it like this, I have no choice but to agree. So he nced at Feng Jun and tentatively asked, Divine Doctor, what do you think?
Feng Jun looked at him and casually said, I dont mind, you decide. He wasnt trying to be nonchnt; he truly didnt care. To him, the Innate Expert who was close at hand was the real headache, an unavoidable battle that could possibly put him at a disadvantage. Pressure from the Official Government and being bestowed with titles like Earl meant much less pressure to him, not worth worrying aboutif your power is too great, I can simply leave your jurisdiction. Hence, Brother Bao came over. He was the youngest child of the old Earl, now just over thirty years old with only the cultivation level of a high-rank martial warrior, but he was protected by four martial masters. Brother Bao stared at the xenonmp for a long time and finally approached Feng Jun, extending a casual greeting, Ive seen the Divine Doctor. May I ask how thismp can be so bright? His question was somewhat profound despite its simplicity. Of course, if someone wished to take it as genuine simplicity, they could. In short, Brother Bao knew the Divine Doctor was not to be provoked, but he didnt think hecked the status to have an equal conversation. Although he had not yet inherited his title, he was after all the son of an Earl, and it wasnt as if he hadnt seen Innate Experts before. Feng Jun shook his head and answered absentmindedly, This mechanism it would take too long to exin. That was a veiled refusal, but Brother Bao wasnt just anybody. His way of thinking was different from most, and he directly expressed, No problem, I have time to listen. Feng Jun was amused by this remark, Even if you have the time to listen, I also need the time to exin. With that said, he turned and walked away, not affording the other any face. Watching him leave, Brother Bao stomped his foot in anger and reached out to grab the xenonmp. Seeing this, Tian Yangni was startled and quickly stepped in front of him, lowering his voice and hissing angrily through clenched teeth, Brother Bao! Brother Bao, realizing his actions upon seeing this gesture, went through a range of expressions before finally withdrawing his hand, huffing indignantly, This fellow he really doesnt take me seriously. Tian Yangnis face darkened as he spoke ominously, Do you have anything that others should take seriously? You say that, Uncle Seven, but that seems a bit unfair, Brother Bao said with an embarrassed smile. Im just purely curious, but this fellow, he has quite the temper. Im warning you again, Tian Yangni raised a finger solemnly, dont provoke this man. You can do whatever you want at home, but here, reign in your temper. If you refuse to agree, it wont take the Divine Doctor to act, the Tian Family will send you back. Just by looking at his expression, one could tell that the send he mentioned was definitely not a courteous escort, but most probably a forceful expulsion back to his home.
Brother Bao blinked curiously and asked, Who exactly is he for you to be so afraid, Uncle Seven? Tian Yangni snorted, If I could tell you, I would have done so long ago! Brother Bao could only sulk as he pursed his lips. He might have had a bad temper at home, but when he was out and about, he naturally knew that the Earls residence could not afford to offend too many, and he could not act recklessly. On the evening of the eighth day, two houses made of jade were finally erected, facing north to south. One of them was Feng Juns bedroom, and the other a slightly smaller room, which could serve as both a bedroom and a study.
Nine more rooms were currently under construction, including thergest main hall. In the words of the Tian Family members: everything else is secondary; the key is to provide the Divine Doctor with a ce to live first. While the rooms werepleted, the furniture and such were still being urgently crafted. Feng Jun didnt mind the simplicity of the room and moved in directly, while also starting to wire the house for electricity. However, Deng Lao Er immediately took over this task, Divine Doctor, let me do it. You just guide from the side. Feng Jun took the opportunity to rx; he didnt object to the other learning. After all, he was the only one who could supply the materials andponents. In this realm, to mass-produce electric lights and wires, not to mention generators, there were still too many technological advancements to achieve. Before long, Deng Lao Er hadid out the wires, and Feng Jun took out a deskmp, plugged it into the socket, turned on the switch, and in an instant, the room was filled with light. Feng Jun was also living in a Jade house for the first time and, in fact, he couldnt be sure if anyone on Earth had ever lived in a Jade house. Regardless, the experience was truly unique. Imagining it is one thing, but actually living in a Jade house provides a sense of satisfaction and aplishment that cant be described with words. The only pity was it wasnt bright enough. Jade could absorb some of the light, and if he could coat it with paint, that would be even better. How ludicrous such a thought was need not be mentioned. The next moment, Feng Jun discovered another problem the house didnt have windows yet, only openings left for their instation. Feng Jun pointed at the space for the window and asked in a deep voice, Whats the n for the windows? Are you going to paste white paper over them?
Tian Yangni stayed silent, as he was stunned by the sight before him, This kind ofmp it works just by installing like this? In his mind, the previous four xenonmps were all the Divine Doctor could produce, but as the building waspleted, a fifthmp appeared. Alright, the fifthmp wasnt much of a shock, but what was certain was that the fifthmp was different from the previous four. This fact greatly challenged Tian Yangnis understanding. Could there really be such a big difference between one form of lighting and another? It was only after Feng Jun hummed in dissatisfaction that Tian Yangni snapped out of his reverie and immediately answered with a smile, White paper? Of course not if not crystal, then it should be a thin sheet of talc. To use white paper would be to make a mockery, wouldnt it? Top-quality Jade has strong translucency and theoretically could be used for windows, but in reality, nobody does this. Just think about how much effort would be required to grind Jade so thin, and for windows, the Jade sheets couldnt be too small in size. So, Tian Yangnis words were just to be heard and not taken seriously. If Feng Jun really asked him to grind all the Jade sheets, he would probably kneel on the spot. Feng Jun didnt really care about his words and just coughed lightly, Forget the crystal and Huashi sheets, hmm, Ill procure some clear Colored ze. When the timees, you can cut it and fit it into ce. Everyone already knew of his extraordinary abilities; clear Colored ze did indeed exist in this realm. Anyway, that evening, in the newly built house, another kind of light shone through, bright yet soft, drawing hundreds of onlookers from afar, their various thoughts bubbling up. The next day, even more people came upon hearing the news, and by the tenth day when eleven houses werepleted, the crowd of onlookers had reached two thousand five hundred. Being a spectator is human nature, and entertainment activities in this realm are sparse. How could they miss out on such a grand spectacle?
That day, Feng Jun also returned to reality to purchase a considerable amount of ss. The appearance of smooth and transparent ss caused another wave of exmations, but the Tian Family members were already ustomed to the awe, and after a brief surprise, they began to cut the ss and install windows. Meanwhile, the furniture inside the house was also being made energetically, most of it from Jade, though some pieces used rare woods or unusual metals. While crafting furniture, the Tian Family members started building a wall. The houses only covered an acre, but the enclosing wall spanned thirty acres, also built from Jadethough the Jade used for the wall was of a lower grade. As they worked with great bustle, the spectators found the scene equally lively. For several days, thousands of people gathered, with vigers nearby getting an idea to sell tea, fruits, and snacks, doing brisk business. This scene might sound unbelievable, but it was not surprising; in a ce of darkness, a spot shining like daylight would not only attract people but even moths would fly towards it. Then, there were vendors selling alcohol, meat, and storytellers, and even Feifei set up a cigarette stall, selling at a high price the tobo brought by the Divine Doctor. How high were the prices? Two silver coins a pack, or for individual purchases, two hundred copper coins each. Feng Jun, looking at the bustling scene a mile away, was also somewhat astounded, Have I created a night market here? But this night market was somewhat disorderly. Should he assign a team of urban management officers? He was pondering this when suddenly, he saw amotion arising at one spot it seemed to be where Feifei was selling cigarettes? (First update, in honor of Yin Meng who sells lollipops, this is the third of Yin Mengs five updates. Two more to go, and Yin Mengs debt is paid. This is the fifth consecutive day of added updates, loudly calling for monthly tickets.)
Chapter 151: 151: Second Young Master Yu (2nd update) Chapter 151: Second Young Master Yu (2nd update) Feng Jun left Elder Deng on door duty while he hurried to the night market. However, by the time he arrived, themotion had already ceased, and two people were lying on the ground, wailing in pain. Upon inquiring, he learned that someone had taken issue with Feifeis stall, aiming to push her out. Feifeis stall only had a few boxes of rolled cigarettes which looked quite pitiable, and she was selling them at a high price, two silver yuan per pack, two hundred copper coins per pound, which was exorbitantly expensivepared to the loose tobo leaves going for sixty to seventy copper coins per pound. As such, she didnt sell much in a night; on a good day, she might manage to sell two or three, and on a bad day, shed end up without making any sales at all. There were asions when she sold entire packs; that was when Brother Bao bought two packs for the guards, and beyond that, there were no further sales. Her business wasnt going well, yet paradoxically, she had imed the best spot, right underneath the brilliant glow of the xenon streetmp. There were over a dozen other tobo sellers at the night market, not just Feifei. Strictly speaking, this night market couldnt be considered bustling, for it was located in such a remote ce, with limited pedestrian traffic and purchasing power. Despite having nearly two thousand people, there were three to five hundred merchants. Often, tobo leaf vendors didnt manage to sell their leaves, so they would simply trade some with the neighboring tea stall for a bowl of tea Regardless, that meant they were open for business, right?
The storytellers, on the other hand, were in an even sorrier state; after speaking for an entire evening, they often only received a couple of slices of watermelon, a handful of melon seeds, or someone would gift them a single straw sandal If youre giving a gift, why not give a pair, right? No, the givers reasoned that they had given one sandal today and would return tomorrow to give another. Of course, you mustnt tell stories where the protagonist suffers; otherwise, dont expect the second sandal. The storyteller conceded that perhaps tomorrow he would recount Yang JianA Life of Endless Regrets amid Boundless Waters Of course, there were also pure consumers, such as the construction workers from the Tian Family, and, say, Brother Bao and his entourage. But as an umbre seller, you cant block their path and sell them an umbre every day, can you? Therefore, at this night market, there were more vendors than customers, and apart from a few exceptions, profitability was out of the question. It was mainly just that,te at night, with nothing else to do, people came for some diversion; if they made some money, good for them, and if not, the diversion itself wasnt a loss, right? Yet, some actually hoped to make money, such as certain food vendors, or those selling tobo leaves. Feifei was young but had a sound approach; she positioned the cigarettes she sold as luxury itemsalthough she didnt know this term, that was indeed what she did. In such a backwater, the sales of luxury goods certainly couldntpete with daily necessities, and her rolled cigarettes couldnt outsell tobo leaves. The tobo leaf stalls were focused on volume. Even in a sluggish market, those selling tobo leaves would asionally receive visitors, followed by some bargaining, creating an atmosphere of lively business. Feifei, ustomed to poverty, viewed this with envy. Fortunately, she had no habit of bullying others and knew the Divine Doctor disliked trouble. Should she displease the Divine Doctor, her good days would be at an end. So, she could only watch others make money, and due to her young age, her gaze inevitably betrayed her resentment. Unhappy? Those selling tobo leaves were even more discontent, for the brightest spot was upied by Feifeithe golden location, no less. Most of the vendors were locals, aware of the little girls rtionship with thendowner. Initially, no one dared to snatch her stall. But as she seldom opened her stall, some began to feel that she was wasting a fine spotthat if they were to sell tobo leaves there, they could surely sell more. Moreover, the frustration in her eyes hadnt gone unnoticed, leading some to specte: It seems thendowners rtionship with this girl isnt all that significant? Regardless, driven by profit, there would always be someone willing to challenge the rules.
A pair of uncle and nephew from a neighboring vige, also from the same vige as Feifei and also selling tobo leaves, decided after two days of observation to ce their leaves right in front of Feifeis stall. Upon seeing this, Feifei instantly became displeased. Uncle Wangcai, what are you trying to do? she asked. Wangcai, aware that it was inappropriate to provoke her, but habituated to scolding Feifei, responded with a frown, What? My stalls location isnt good, so Im setting up here for a bit, since youre not even open What, cant I do that? Quite the irritating thing to say, right? But he had indeed be ustomed to speaking like that, not just because she was an orphan, but also because he held a higher generational standing in the vige, as they always spoke with a sense of superiorityrespecting the elderly was a virtue emphasized in this realm.
But upon hearing this, Feifei immediately exploded. Before she met Feng Jun, she had suffered simr mistreatment far too often in the vige, and a flood of new grievances and old resentment surged to mind. ` Back then, no one stood up for her, but this time she was not afraid. She shouted loudly, Move aside, this is my ce! Who decided this was your ce? Uncle Wangcai red and shouted back, Call for it, see if it responds? Uncle Wangcais nephew even stepped forward and pushed Feifei, Damn it, how can you speak to an elder like that? You ill-mannered brat, think I wont hit you? Under normal circumstances, they wouldnt darey a hand on Feifeiat least not here. But Feifei was impolite and offended an elder, which was considered a vition of social norms. So he dared to push the young girl as a light punishment, while also issuing a warning. However, whats truly regrettable is that he overlooked one aspect: to uphold social order, you need corresponding strength. Moreover, cherishing the young is also one of the basic moral principles of society. When Feifei was pushed, she was immediately stunned. In Feng Juns small group, she was not only the lowest ranking member, but also an outsider. For a moment, she didnt know who to turn to for help. In desperation, she could only cry out at the top of her lungs. If this had happened in the vige, crying her heart out would have been useless, so she really didnt cry. But now, she felt there might be a chance it would help. And help it did? The moment she raised her voice, a Martial Artist rushed over from close by, knocking down Uncle Wangcai with his nephew, To think such grown men would bully a little girl, how shameless! Feifei nced at him and realized he wasnt one of the Tian Family members, so she kept cryingShe was waiting for the Tian Family members who maintained order toe.
The Tian Family members arrived quickly, and to their surprise, they found that the person who intervened was a rtive from another branch of their family: the Yu Family, which operated the CheMa Trading Company. The Yu Family was an ancient n that had once fallen into decline. However, with the emergence of the Three Heroes of the Yu Family, each making their own mark, one branch established the Yu Familys CheMa Trading Company by taking the path of the martial world. This time, it was the Yu Familys Second Young Master who hade and had his guards rescue Feifei upon seeing her being bullied. By the time Feng Jun arrived, the matter was already settled. Although Uncle Wangcai and his nephew were detestable, they hadntmitted any major evil. They were beaten up as punishment, and that was that. Right then, Tian Yang Ni also showed up. He looked at the Yu Familys Second Young Master with a strange expression, Why did youe here without saying a word to the Tian Family? It made it seem as if we had no idea you were here. The Second Young Master, somewhat frail and as beautiful as a woman, replied with neither humility nor arrogance, Our ancestors said, Descendants of the Yu Family need not only immerse themselves in books but also experience the wider world. Since weve met by chance on this path, to see or not to see makes no difference I didnt even know my uncle was here. What he meant was, he goes wherever he pleases. He who operates a tradingpany has countless acquaintances. Of course, if he had known that Tian Familys top High-Rank Martial Master Tian Yang Ni was present, he should havee to greet him no matter what. But Tian Yang Ni didnt think so. Who was he kidding? What kind of world is this where coincidences happen all the time without reason? Still, he couldnt say that outright, so he could only smile, Then when dawnes, will the Second Young Master continue on his journey? As expected, the Second Young Master answered clearly, The host here is quite interesting, and the items are novel. I intend to stay a few more days, you dont have to mind me, uncle, just go about your business. If someone says as much, what could Tian Yang Ni do but warn him, Brother Bao from the North Garden Mansion is also here, and he doesnt dare to neglect the host. If you decide to stay, make sure you treat the host with respect. The Second Young Master smiles at the mention, teeth shining and lips red, Isnt thisnd already purchased by you, my uncle? Where is there another host?
Well, you can tell from his response that he came prepared. Otherwise, why bother to learn about and deed? Upon hearing this, Tian Yang Ni straightened his face and spoke seriously, Second Young Master, Ive already gifted thend deed to the Divine Doctor. Did you not know that he once killed Luo Wendao on the spot? Its fine for rtives to joke among themselves, but if you offend the Divine Doctor, I can only apologize So theres someone my uncle is afraid of as well, the Second Young Master chuckled, his eyes filled with a peculiar look, But thisnd is barren and not worth much, which doesnt seem like something my uncle would do. How I conduct myself is not for you, a junior, toment on, Tian Yang Ni said with a darkened face. After all, he was a High-Rank Martial Master with his own dignity. As for the courtesies owed to certain juniors, he kept them to a minimum, If you continue to speak disrespectfully, I might just take you to your father. The Tian Family was actually not afraid of the Yu Family. However, since the Yu Family was involved in theplex world of trade, and within the Three Heroes of the Yu Family there was still a thriving branch, with a current Governor who seemed likely to climb even higher, Tian Yang Ni was somewhat wary. The Second Young Master also knew that his own family did not fear the Tian Family, but that didnt mean he could provoke the Tian Familys top High-Rank Martial Master. So, with a twinkle in his eye, he replied with a smile, I was just joking with my uncle. Why take it so serious with me? Hmph, Tian Yang Ni grunted displeasedly, unable to take the matter too seriously. He asked again, What brings you here? ` Chapter 152: 152 Wonderful Hand Pavilion (Three more s for monthly votes) Chapter 152: Wonderful Hand Pavilion (Three more chapters for monthly votes) What is the matter? The Second Young Master asked chirpily, Whatever the Seventh Uncle is up to, thats what Ill be up to. He wanted to continue unting his wit, but upon seeing the other partys expression darken, he stopped immediately, Youre building talc houses here, making such amotion. Naturally, I heard about it and had toe take a look. Tian Yangni helplessly rolled his eyes: Damn, the news still got out. In fact, it was impossible for the news not to spread. How many Innate Experts were there in Donghua Country? One less for each one that died. Moreover, the Tian Familys grant construction couldnt be concealed, even if the location was in the wild outskirts of Zhige County. Not to mention, as long as the people of Zhao Family Fort werent all silenced, the news would eventually leak. Therefore, Tian Yangni found Feng Jun and exined the situation, then extended the invitation to the Divine Doctor to visit Dongmu Province again. Feng Jun continued to decline and asked curiously, This Yu Family can your Tian family not afford to provoke them either? What do you mean cannot afford to provoke? Tian Yangni was genuinely a little unhappy, as if it made the Tian Family seem weak. But then again, considering the groups theyd encounteredLuo Wendao, Divine Doctor, and Lord Beiyuan Mansion well, adding the Yu Family, that would make four groups none of them wished to provoke.
It seemed, on reflection, that the Tian Family really wasnt worth mentioning, capable only of bullying weaker forces such as Zhao Family Fort. Therefore, all he could do was awkwardly respond, If we burn our boats, the oue is uncertain, but at the moment theres no need for that. Feng Jun, however, didnt mind his embarrassment and pondered another possibility, Two families have already shown up uninvited. If this continues might more people start paying attention here? Tian Yangni was also considering this issue; he really didnt want to share his opportunity with others. Hearing this he could only sigh, Its possible that might happen. If we want to prevent such incidents, its actually not difficult. Oh? Feng Jun looked at him interestedly, How is it not difficult? Just authorize my Tian Family to guard the surrounding area, was Tian Yangnis clear request. Actually, he had already bought thend deed for the area some time ago, at not a high cost. Yet, if the Divine Doctor didnt stay there, thend was worthless. Only by inviting the Divine Doctor to stay would the value of thend increase. That was the meaning of Its not the mountains height that grants them fame, but the presence of an Immortal. So he must first gift thend, then vie for the right to protect it himself Sounds a bit ridiculous, right? But there was no choice, this was the price of striving for a chance to meet an Immortal. If other families knew, they would envy him. Of course, he didnt expect his ulterior motives to escape the Divine Doctor, My Tian Family is willing to serve and run errands for you. Feng Jun fell silent, and after a long while, he sighed, Forget it, let nature take its course. Deep down, he really despised the protection from the Tian Familyif that was the case, how much difference would it make from staying with the Tian Family? However, Tian Yangni misunderstood, thinking that it wasnt easy toe by an opportunity to meet an Immortal. But at that moment, he was considering something else, Indeed, if anyone bears ill will they cant fool the Divine Doctor. Feng Jun was momentarily lost for words, unsure how to respond to that. I can sense obvious killing intent somewhat, but as for those subtle malice youre really overestimating me. Unaware of his awkwardness, Tian Yangni continued to let his thoughts fly, In that case, capturing and killing those with malice should be effortless The more he thought about it, the more excited he became, In this way, the Divine Doctor could easily acquire some cultivation techniques Hey, wake up! Feng Jun looked at him speechlessly: Do I look like someone who would entrap others?
Nevertheless, that wasnt a bad line of thought. The premise was: he had to identify those with malicious intent. This was a difficult task indeed, as the most unpredictable thing in the world is the human heart. In the following two days, the night market continued to operate half-heartedly. There was no helping itthe location and foot traffic werecking, and without any variables, the ce simply couldnt thrive in the short term. However, a few more merchants from afar trickled in, selling needles, threads, and other sundries, as well as performers showcasing their talents.
On the third night, a light rain began to fall, and the night market dispersed at the beginning of the Hai hour, with those selling umbres and raincoats profiting a fair amount. In the early hours of the morning, two screams echoed from Feng Juns courtyard. In the blink of an eye, the night watchmen of the Tian Family arrived at the courtyard gate, loudly inquiring, Divine Doctor, what has happened? Feng Jun emerged from the courtyard holding two men, threw them on the ground, and spoke nonchntly, Caught a couple of little mice. Interrogate them and see where theyre from. The captured were both Intermediate Level martial masters, but these two were somewhat noteworthy; they were highly agile martial masters with silent and nimble footwork, the type to engage in thievery. Yet, careful as they might be, they could never have foreseen an electric set up in Feng Juns courtyard. The fine drizzle, although facilitating their infiltration, also increased the power of the electrical grid, and unfortunately, one of them was caught. Feng Jun was resting in the house while recharging himself, and the sudden change in the electric current woke him up instantly. His reaction was so quick that before the two men could respond, they were captured. Lang Zhen was in closed-door cultivation, thoroughly solidifying his cultivation level, so his reaction was a bit slower. By the time he came out, it was all over. So he too quickly left to oversee the Tian Family members interrogating the two men. It wasnt until daylight fully broke that he returned, looking quite grave, Those two were tight-lipped, but after discussing with Tian Lewen, we think its very likely they are from the Wonderful Hand Pavilion. Tian Lewen was a rising star of the Tian Family, an intermediate-level martial master, currently in charge of the dispatch and management of the Tian Family members here. However, what most concerned Lone Wolf was the identity of those two martial masters as members of Wonderful Hand Pavilion, a rather mysterious organization known for stealing various items. They have a big reputation throughout Donghua Country, but, oddly enough, no one knows their base of operations.
The organization was quite troublesome; anything they set their sights on, they would steal by hook or by crook, even killing if necessary, which was why their reputation was so disreputable. Lang Zhen didnt mind being targeted; what concerned him was, The Wonderful Hand Pavilion hasnt made any previous derations, and now theyre not announcing their name, so its very possible that the Wonderful Hand Pavilion has epted amission from another party. The Wonderful Hand Pavilion not only stole on their own but also took onmissions from others, whether for stealing items or gathering information, and for these outsourced jobs, they usually wouldnt fly the g of Wonderful Hand Pavilion. After hearing all of this, Feng Jun slightly furrowed his brow, Are you all that wary of Wonderful Hand Pavilion? I dont care, the Lang Family doesnt have anything worth stealing, Lang Zhen spread his hands and replied nonchntly, The Wonderful Hand Pavilion is only after money It seems to be the Tian Family who is a bit troubled. Feng Junruo nodded thoughtfully, It seems difficult to gather information about the client from them, doesnt it? The Wonderful Hand Pavilion wont reveal the identity of their clients, Lang Zhen answered with certainty, To prevent Wonderful Hand Pavilion froming to rescue them, I suggestwe might as well kill these two. Kill them? Upon hearing this, Feng Jun was startled again, Such an organization should be quite difficult to deal with, arent you afraid of retaliation? Just say they were killed in a fight, whats there to retaliate for? Lang Zhen spoke dismissively, If the Wonderful Hand Pavilion dares toe forward and seek trouble huh, I dont know how many people are trying to find their whereabouts. The Wonderful Hand Pavilion was indeed troublesome, but over the years, they constantly stole from all over the ce and had incurred too many enemies. Lang Zhen was indeed a man of decisive action; once he saw no information could be gathered, he intended to kill the two men. As for questioning if such an act disregarded the value of human life or if it was indiscriminate killing, he expressedhe wouldnt bother with such trivial matters. Feng Jun was not someone who yed the overly good samaritan and nodded upon hearing this, Considering their past thefts have led to the ruin and demise of countless households, killing them would indeed be ridding the people of a scourge.
After knowing his stance, Lang Zhen turned and left. Tian Yangni had gone out on business yesterday, and when he returned and learned that the Tian Family had killed two martial masters suspected to be from the Wonderful Hand Pavilion, he was shocked and questioned loudly and sternly, How could you how could you not wait for my return? Tian Lewen, however, was somewhat indifferent, They were just two thieves, do we need a reason to kill bandits? In this realm, themon folk were extremely unforgiving of bandits; in a society where resources were scarce, taking someone elses goods was essentially akin to indirect murder. In many remote ces, captured thieves did not need to be taken to an official; they were simply killed on the spot, with no repercussions. Of course, this only applied to thieves from outside the area; for the local petty thieves, there was a different process. It is also precisely for this reason that on the outskirts of Xiyin City, there were people who specially swindled outsiders and did not have too many scruples about it. You really dont know the consequences of what youve done, Tian Yangni saw that he still dared to talk back, and shouted with a stomp, frustrated and pounding his chest, Do you think the Wonderful Hand Pavilion is so easy to provoke? What if they set their sights on our Tian Family? Tian Lewen didnt give up his stance just because the other party was an elder, which he saw as irresponsible to the n. He argued with reason, If thieves are identally killed during a robbery, is Wonderful Hand Pavilion going to retaliate? At the same time, he didnt forget to emphasize, Lang Zhen also said that if we are to execute them, we cant dy too long if it bes known that theyre not dead, it would be even more troublesome to handle. Lang Zhen? Tian Yangni became even more furious, Can youpare with him? Of course, hes not afraid; our Tian Family is. Tian Lewens eyes widened, and his chest heaved with emotion, Uncle Seven, I really dont like what youre saying. Im younger than he is, my cultivation level is higher, and my family background is stronger than his, how can I notpare with him?
You dont see who he is following, Tian Yangni red at him resentfully, thinking to himself that Immortal Lang Zhen would be afraid of Wonderful Hand Pavilion? But by then, it was toote for further words; he could only stomp his foot heavily and leave to find Feng Jun. (Third update, the monthly ticket ranking has dropped to 35, loudly calling for monthly tickets.) Chapter 153: 153: Nearby (1 more lollipop 4/5) Chapter 153: Nearby (1 more lollipop 4/5) Tian Yangni didnt dare toin to Feng Jun, but instead gently hinted to the other party, Youre being watched by the Wonderful Hand Pavilion, and this is definitely not the end of it. In theing days, you must be careful and vignt. Next time theye, it wont just be petty theft; theyll likelyunch a direct attack on you. Lang Zhen disagreed with his view and immediately spoke up in rebuttal, What you said is incorrect. The first time the Wonderful Hand Pavilion came, they didnt announce themselves. They must have been hired by someone else. They werent fighting for their own cause, so how could they casually execute others? Tian Yangni retorted with a sneer, Im only advising the Divine Doctor to be careful. As for you, Lone Wolf? Haha, believe it or not, thats up to you! Feng Jun felt a bit overwhelmed listening to their argument, but what concerned him more was: it seems if the Wonderful Hand Pavilion sends someone again, my situation will be much more dangerous? Feng Jun felt somewhat wronged, as at that time he had only captured the people and handed them over. He hadnt offered any suggestion on how to deal with those two, and those who suggested murder and carried it out were not associated with him. He had simply not opposed the killing, while indicating, I can understand your reasons for killing, and nothing more. However, there was no use discussing this now. The priority was to prepare for defense; he couldnt expect the power grid to stop all invaders. It had rained all night, and the rain continued to fall softly and unceasingly, adding a touch of chill to the airbone-piercingly cold and damp.
Feng Jun sat under the eaves, staring nkly at the raindrops in the air: How should I prepare my defenses? After much thought, he decided that mere defense was too passiveit would be more prudent to sense the ill intentions of the relevant parties and take initiative. So, the immediate priority was still to enhance his cultivation levelthat was key! After all, no matter what happens, relying on others is never dependable. People, you can only trust yourself Huh? Hold on, maybe theres something else you can trust a stroke of luck? Feng Jun took out his mobile phone and stared at it for a long time until he identally came across the High-Quality Imitation Map app. If only the map could show different factions like in a game, where rted characters are marked in distinct colors. He couldnt help but daydream: in that case, ones own faction would be green, the enemys red, and neutrals yellow With this thought, he unconsciously tapped on the map with his left hand, Hmm, lets have a look off we go~ The next moment, he found himself in a vast expanse of boundless white, like a snowfield, yet without feeling any cold. I forgot, my current self is just a string of data, what does cold matter? He lifted his foot and walked a few steps forward, then turned to look back, only to see that his trek had left no footprints on the pure white ground. Of course, this isnt a real snowfield, where would footprintse from? The next moment, he stood on his tiptoes and looked around. Regrettably, his gaze met nothing but the endless white expanse, devoid of any other color. He chose a direction and ran desperately, not knowing for how long; he ended breathless and panting, but the surroundings remained unchangedthere were no surroundings, just white, endlessly. In short, after running for so long, it was no different from marking time, the only change was his energy. After much thought, Feng Jun pped his forehead hardwasnt he being silly? An electronic map needs satellite support to function! Obviously, this ne cant possibly have satellites!
After exiting the map, he was still somewhat reluctant was this stroke of luck really of no help at all? Just then, Feifei finished preparing the meal and called everyone to eat. With his mind preupied, Feng Jun absentmindedly scarfed down more than a dozen bowlsthe bowls in this realm were much bigger than those on Earth Realm, equivalent to basins on Earth. Only when he noticed the strange looks from others did Feng June back to his senses, nced around, and walked away nonchntly after putting down his bowl.
Wow, Deng Lao Er made a silent face behind his back, whispering, Divine Doctor, such an appetite was catching the thiefst night that hard? He ate all the food, Feifei said timidly, I guess hes implying you guys didnt work? Wasnt I on guard outside the courtyard? Deng Lao Er was quite indignant, The thief was inside the yard! Deng Lao Da asked him faintly, So, how did the thief get into the yard? Deng Lao Er fell silent, while Feifei pouted andined, My food got eaten, too As they squabbled over the food, Feng Jun pondered: if the Autumn Map is useless, what else could he try? He wasnt unaware that anything involving his immediate surroundings faced a problem of positioning, and positioning could not be done without satellite assistance. But without trying, how could he be content? After thinking for a while, he swiped open WeChat and started to daydream while staring at the People Nearby feature. In this space where cultivation was possible, he had essed WeChat twice, but each time it was through the Contacts list, entering a friends private space, and he had never used the Nearby People feature. As for the reason, wasnt it obvious? This ne had no mobile signal, so wouldnt tapping on Nearby People just be a waste of his own energy points? However, now he felt like recklessly giving it a try, because he had no other options left. Of course, Nearby People would definitely require satellite positioning, but it seemed the mobile phone itself could actively send out signals, such as a personal hotspot, right?
Feng Jun didnt know whether his thinking was correct, but at this moment, he definitely wanted to try it, otherwise he wouldnt be content. In the Earth Realm, after tapping on Nearby People, he would select a suitable ID from the list and then use his left hand to tap it. But now, he stretched out his left hand directly and tapped the words Nearby People, Here we go~ The next moment, Feng Jun found himself in an empty room that seemed to be a few hundred square meters in size. In front of him was a door with fourrge characters written on it, Nearby People. Indeed, it was a bit different. He walked up to it, took a deep breath, and pushed the door. The door was tightly shut, and he almost used all his strength to finally push it open. Behind the door was another vast room, and in the center of the room was a big screen of about seventy inches. There was a blue dot in the center of the screen, which was clearly his own location. Around the blue dot, there were bright spots the size of table tennis balls, and the rest of the screen was ck. Inside this table tennis-sized area, there were five red dots. Upon seeing this, Feng Jun furrowed his brow. Were these enemy factions? He pointed his left hand at one of the bright spots, and immediately, a long string of information appeared on the screen. Liu Feifei, female, from Xiao Qin Vige, Zhige County, Qingning Prefecture, Fushan County, Donghua Country, seven years old, orphaned, height 1.32 meters, weight 21.5 kilograms, physical condition: malnourished, frail. Feng Jun stared nkly at the screen for a while, then muttered softly, I mean what about loyalty? Even if theres no loyalty, friendliness would do.
However, it was apparent he was overthinking; the big screen disyed only objective facts, and things like loyalty were not included! For instance, he found out that one of the red dots was named Zhu Tianbao, nicknamed Brother Bao, with a cultivation level of High-Rank Martial Warrior. So, Lord Beiyuans surname was Zhu! This was the first thought that popped into Feng Juns mind. The other three red dots were named Lang Zhen, Deng Tianxiang, and Deng Tianrui those were the Deng Family Brothers full names. So out of the five red dots, four were from his own team, with the other being Brother Bao. The next moment, Feng Juns frown deepened. Where was Feifeis younger brother Huan Huan? But soon after, he pushed the question out of his mind. Huan Huan was over three years old and could already stagger around everywhere, and there wasnt anything dangerous around the yard anyway, so Feifeis approach to him wasissez-faire. The real issue was Brother Bao. Howe he showed up in my vicinity? Yet for Feng Jun, this was still not something crucial. What he wanted to know the most right now was how broad was the range that this Nearby People feature, akin to a personal hotspot on a mobile phone, could probe? It turned out that the range wasnt very wide at all, with a radius of only about thirty meters, and it was not adjustable. Such a probing range could hardly be described as nearby; it was virtually People Right in Front of You. As Feng Junined, he pulled open the room door, preparing to exit WeChat. But the sight of the words Nearby People was particrly bothersome, so he lifted his hand and erased the word Nearby, intending to change it to Right in Front.
Uh hold on, the next moment, Feng Jun got a jolt: the words on this can be changed? He was stunned for a full five seconds beforeing back to his senses. He drew in the air with his finger dozens of times, stubbornly changing the four characters Nearby People to Nearby Ore Resources. Immediately following, without any hesitation, he pushed the door open and walked in again. The scene inside the room was still the same, but the circle of light on the big screen was no longer the size of a table tennis ball, but the size of a tire, meaning the probing radius was a good over three hundred meters! The roughly six-hundred-meter diameter circle was upied by bright spots of various colors, including red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple, as well as pink, gold, brown, gray, and likely a hundred others. Feng Jun casually clicked on a gold-colored light spot but identally tapped on the sky blue one next to it, and the words Frost Copper Ore immediately appeared. He clicked on the gold-colored light spot again, and the words Refined Gold appeared. Holy crap Feng Juns mouth hung open in shock, his astonishment simply indescribable with words. Could there really be such an operation? After being stunned for a while, he came back to his senses, looking at the densely packed light spots on the screen, and without a second thought, he turned around and left. After exiting the room, he again took action, changing Nearby Ore Resources to Nearby Immortal Crystals. (First updatepleted for celebratory silver Meng lollipop, the fourth update for silver Meng has beenpleted, loudly calling for monthly tickets.) Chapter 154: 154: Spirit Stone Ore (Two Updates) Chapter 154: Spirit Stone Ore (Two Updates) Feng Jun had no other choice with this move, as there were too many and too mixed points of light on the screen, and it was all too easy to tap the wrong one. Plus, both the ores and finished products disyed on the screen, and he could even imagine that the grey points of light taking up the most space were most likely Refined Copper Oreyes, the very copper coins that everybody carried around. In such a case, to preferentially select the items he needed, he definitely had to limit the search conditions. However, to his disappointment, after changing the search condition to Immortal Crystal and re-entering the room, there wasnt a single point of light on the big screen. After thinking it over, he stepped out of the room again and changed Immortal Crystal to Spirit Stonesince the mortal term didnt work, he might as well try the name from the Earth Realm. And believe it or not, this change actually worked pretty well. When he re-entered the room, he found a small purple point of light appearing in the upper left corner. He reached out with his left hand, trembling as he tapped the purple point of light The next moment, four dazzling characters nearly blinded him, Spirit Stone Ore. Holy shit, holy shit Holy fucking shit, there actually is Spirit Stone Ore? Feng Jun desperately exited WeChat, his mind unable to calm down for a long time.
At this moment, he truly wished he could smack himself hard several times. He had wandered aimlessly around this ne like a headless fly, never once considering the possibility of using a mobile app to locate Spirit Stones. How utterly ignorant and stupid I was. But then, he quickly found a way to console himself: after all, his initial plight had been too dire. Since entering his phone consumed a vast amount of energy points, he was reluctant to conduct too many tests. It was only after some time managing spaces within the mobile phone and real society that he could find a path to wealth and improve his situation in both realms. With the improvement of his situation, it became easier to obtain energy points, and only then did he have the confidence to conduct more tests, didnt he? So, no matter what you do, there is an inevitable process of adaptation and umtion. Those with better conditions and more resources can escape the umtion phase quicker and take fewer detours. In any case, discovering this now wasnt toote; in fact, one might even say it was somewhat early. Had it not been for Lang Zhen and the Tian Family members killing two martial masters from the Wonderful Hand Pavilion, he wouldnt have steeled his heart to perform such tests for who knows how much longer. As he pondered this, he felt a vibration in his right hand. Turning his head, he saw that his mobile phone was signaling a low battery alertwith only 15% battery left. The Zhongxia mobile phone he used wasnt particrly power-hungry; when he had entered WeChat earlier, his phone had 98% battery. Who could have predicted that after just a few tests, only 15% remained? Turning on a personal hotspot was indeed a huge drain on the battery. Feng Jun made up his mind that the next time he entered the mobile phone, he would definitely connect to a power bankhe simply couldnt imagine what would be of his data self in the phone if it shut down due to a dead battery. After plugging in the charger, he stood up and walked outside with ease. And sure enough, Brother Bao had entered the courtyard. He had brought some fine tea from Lord Beiyuan Mansion as a gift for the Divine Doctor to sample. Lang Zhen and the others told Brother Bao that the Divine Doctor was busy and not to disturb him, but Brother Bao didnt mind. Instead, he chatted merrily with them, subtly probing to find out what had happened the previous night. Lang Zhen had no interest in entertaining him, and Deng Lao Er, not wanting to lose face, responded half-heartedly, but his stories were all about the Three Heroes of the Yu Family. As Feng Jun approached, Brother Bao immediately greeted him with a smile, Divine Doctor, you dont seem to be in high spirits. Would you like to try some tea I just brought from home? This is a tribute tea, and the entire Earls mansion only gets three and a half kilograms a year. Feng Jun slumped into a chair and spoke listlessly, Im not particrly interested in tea, Brother Bao. The intruders in my courtyardst night have been wiped out by me. What do you want to know? Wiped out? Brother Bao repeated in astonishment, then his eyes brightened, Did they not give any testimony?
Im puzzled, Feng Jun said with an annoyed nce, how someone as curious as you managed to live to this age. Its quite an achievement. Even if Brother Bao was a bit unconventional in his thinking, hearing thisment made his face turn slightly red. Just as he was about to respond, he saw the Divine Doctors eyes light up as he cheerfully addressed someone outside, Huan Huan, where did you run off to just now? Huan Huan was still a toddler. Though his living conditions had been poor before, his life had improved recently, making him a lot more lively. After all, children easily forget unpleasant experiences. However, he was aware of who truly cared for him. In response to Feng Juns question, he held his fingers to his mouth and answered happily, I went, I went I went to catch little fish. I got hungry, so I came back to eat.
Go wash your hands first! came another childs voice, firm despite its youthfulness. Feifei walked over, pushing a small cart with steaming hot rice and dishes on it. Upon seeing the rice, Feng Jun felt hungry again, so he grabbed a bowl and began shoveling it into his mouth, mumbling through his food, Old Lang, discuss with Tian Yangni and draft a list of people who have appeared around here thest few days for me. However, Lang Zhen didnt respond to him; instead, he gaped in astonishment, his face filled with disbelief, I mean, you just ate so much, how can you be again? Only then did Feng Jun realize, even though he had been in the WeChat space for quite some time, not much time had actually passed in the real world After finishing his meal, he dug out a spare mobile phone, switched the SIM card into it, and strolled outside with a leisurely pace. This was his third mobile phone; in fact, he had brought ten phones into the space with him, fearing wear and tearafter all, he was already a multimillionaire, this little expense was nothing to him. At this moment, Feng Jun took out his mobile phone, of course, to locate that Spirit Stonethis was non-negotiable, absolutely necessary. Feng Jun also knew that frequently entering the mobile phone space wasnt good, and it was only proper to rest a bit before entering again. But he just couldnt control himselfverifying his guess and obtaining the Spirit Stone were within reach, and he was too excited to wait. After two rounds of location tracking, he arrived at the riverside, and as he watched the turbulent currents, he was a bit stunned: Damn it, the Spirit Stone is actually in the river? Feng Jun could swim, and he was quite skillful at that, but he didnt know this water, and just by looking at it, it seemed rather ominous. Moreover, Lang Zhen had mentioned that exotic beasts were more likely to appear in water, and it was dangerous to jump in recklessly. These exotic beasts werent the likes of goris and hedgehogs, those were called Spirit Beasts; exotic beasts were like the scorpions that Feng Jun encountered in the Gobi Desert, with their strong offensive and defensive capabilities.
Feng Jun stared at the river for a long while, then looked around, hoping to find a boat. Now that he hade to the riverside, no matter what, he intended to try to find the Spirit Stone. Unfortunately, there were no boats; the area was quite remote, and with the recent heavy rains, the river had risen and was not conducive to fishing. However, in the next moment, he saw a boat floating down from upstream, and it wasnt particrly small, eitherit was a double-decker. So he raised his hand and waved vigorously at the boat, Come here, over here, I need the boat. At that moment, the boat was still quite far from him, and judging by its momentum, it seemed unlikely that it would be able to stop in time. Just then, he heard a voice behind him, Divine Doctor, Ive brought you the PPSh-41. Should we forcibly stop the boat? Deng Lao Da hurried over, holding an umbre in one hand and the PPSh-41 submachine gun in the other. In Feng Juns small team, everyone had be ustomed to various novel gadgets and even knew their proper names. However, without permission from the Divine Doctor, no one dared to use them recklessly. Like this PPSh-41, the Deng Family Brothers had witnessed its power with their own eyes, but even when Feng Jun wasnt around, they wouldnt dare to touch itwhat if it was a device that recognized its owner? In fact, Deng Lao Er had once secretly tried to pull the trigger, but much to his regret, he didnt know that he should release the safety lock before pulling it. But thats a different story; as soon as Deng Lao Da saw that the Divine Doctor was summoning the boat and those on board seemed indifferent, his first instinct was to get physical. This also revealed what kind of attitude people had in this realm. Deng Tianxiang was renowned in Feng Juns team for not being a troublemaker, yet seeing someone not heeding orders, he was prepared to take forceful action.
Feng Jun was also slightly surprised, ncing at him as if to say, So now youve learned to take lives lightly? However, after a second thought, he felt it wasnt a big deal; the Deng Family originally made their living escorting caravans, so resorting to fists tomunicate was very normal for them. Expecting them to act like civil gentlemen would truly beughable. Yet, as the boat drew closer, Deng Lao Da shut his mouth, for he recognized the people on board. At the bow, two men stood with their hands sped behind their backs; one of them, with a face like a painting, appeared somewhat delicate but possessed a dashing charmit was the second son of the Yu Family. The second son, enjoying the rainy mountain scenery, turned to nce at someone waving from the riverbank. At first, he simply took a casual look, then did a double-take, before scrutinizing, The one by the river is that the Divine Doctor? It is indeed the Divine Doctor, the Intermediate Level Martial Master beside him replied with the utmost respect, It seems he wishes to board the boat. Then let them board, the second son frowned, then made up his mind, But remember to charge a fee. Charge a fee? The Intermediate Level Martial Masters eyes widened in shock, Second young master, this person is someone whom the Tian Family has been trying to curry favor with immensely. The second son looked at him, snorted coldly, and a slight cold smile yed at his lips, Can someone truly capable be won over with petty favors? To deal with matters on their merit, that is the way of the strong. To prattle on about favors and grudges, mixing up priorities one ends up the lesser for it. Chapter 155: 155: Visible But Out Of Reach (Vote for us with your monthly ticket, third update) Chapter 155: Visible But Out Of Reach (Vote for us with your monthly ticket, third update) The intermediate-level martial master thought that what the Second Young Master had said was sensible, but having wandered the Jianghu for a long time, he had seen too many people who were obsessed with saving face. He felt it necessary to offer a warning, so he spoke in a low voice, Your words are not wrong, but if the other party feels that we did not give him face, wouldnt that be offending a strong yer for no good reason? The Second Young Master sneered disdainfully and said leisurely, If such a small matter must be escted to the level of face, does such a mentality even qualify to be called a strong yer? If its really like thatthen lets just offend. Sure enough, upon hearing that the other party was charging a boat fee, Feng Jun didnt utter a second word before throwing out a silver coin and then leaping onto the boat. Elder Deng might have been just a high-rank martial warrior, but he refused to be outdone, bellowed loudly, and jumped towards the deck three zhang away. For him, such a distance was already somewhat of a stretch, and to make matters worse, it was raining, making the riverside stones muddy and slippery. His foot slid ever so slightly, preventing him from using his full strength. As a result, he jumped less than two zhang before his body started plummeting towards the waters surface, evidently about to fall into the river. Seeing how the jump began, Feng Jun knew there was going to be a problem, so he flicked his wrist and sent out a dozen copper coins, aiming right under the others feet. Though Elder Dengs words were often slow and clumsy, his fundamental skills were certainly solid. Seeing a stream of copper coinsing at him, he drew a deep breath, lightly tapped them, and had already leaped onto the deck. Seeing this, the intermediate-level martial master couldnt help but curl his lips slightly, This mans hidden weapon technique is quite ordinary.
A real expert would only need to use two, or even one, copper coin, but youre throwing out more than a dozen at once. To those in the know, theyd say youre ying it safe; to the ignorant, theyd think youve got money to burn. But the Second Young Master just snorted coldly, Technique is a mundane matter. Yet you fail to see that he had already perceived Deng Tianxiangs unstable force the moment he took the leap, predicting and acting ordingly. Youre both intermediate-level martial masters; do you have such perceptive ability? The intermediate-level martial masters face was filled with embarrassment, but he could not answer that question. The Second Young Master didnt bother to quibble with him, simply waving his hand, Go on and send over a card. I want to pay a visit to the Divine Doctor. The intermediate-level martial masters mouth fell open in shock as he asked, Youre going to take the initiative to pay a visit? In the eyes of others, the Second Young Masters actions were sometimes entric, but he was very clear in his mind that the Second Young Masters status was iparable to these peopleallowing them to pay a visit was already giving them a lot of face. The Second Young Master nced at him indifferently, Well, arent you going? The intermediate-level martial master dared not say another word and turned away to leave. Before long, he returned, his face full of indignation, Second Young Master, that Divine Doctor is truly rude! He actually said that having already paid the boat fee, he does not wish for the disturbance of unrted people. He was so angry that he could explode. The Second Young Master taking the initiative to visit was a considerable honor, and yet they dared to refuse? What made it even more infuriating was that they dared to refer to them as unrted people? Hmm? Upon hearing this, the Second Young Masters eyebrows slightly raised, but then heughed again, This person is bing more and more interesting. What else did he say? The intermediate-level martial master gave him a surprised look, thinking to himself, you could hear that too? He hopes that the boat will anchor in the middle of the river. Then lets stop, the Second Young Master said nonchntly, Ask him if he wants to buy a fishing rod. I just happen to want to go fishing. Feng Jun stopped in the middle of the river, not to fish, but to align himself with the Spirit Stone Ore. The disy in the Weixin space had a scale that was still a bitrge, and he could only ascertain that the Spirit Stone was within a ten-meter radius of himself. He could not determine anything more detailed than that. Regrettably, the positioning on the disy was two-dimensional, so he could not confirm whether the Spirit Stone was directly under his feet or above his head well, the likelihood of it being above his head was virtually zero, but how many meters deep beneath his feet could it be? Looking at the turbulent river water, Feng Jun couldnt help but think back to the first piece of Jade he had picked upcould this Spirit Stone also have been sunk to the bottom of the river? Actually, he felt this possibility was not high; he tended to believe that the Spirit Stone was deeply buried beneath the riverbed, perhaps tens or even hundreds of meters deep!
Because standing on the deck, continually rubbing the mark on his left wrist, he felt not the slightest hint of warmth. At this moment, he was vastly different from when he had picked up the first Spirit Stone; not only was his body much more robust, but his perceptive abilities had also greatly improvedhe wasnt a martial artist then, but now he was an intermediate-level martial master. If previously his perceptive range in the air was twenty meters, now it would at least be around two hundred meters or so. After sensing for a long time without any results, he turned to nce at Elder Deng, Are there any Exotic Beasts in this river?
Elder Deng was busy tearing off the hem of his clothes to bandage his shoe solesstanding on the copper coins to board the ship might have looked stylish enough, but the high-speed friction between the flying coins and his shoe soles had obvious consequences. Just imagine the result of being dragged by a speeding car, and youll get the picture. This was fortunate for him that he was wearing the standard footwear of the martial cultivatorsturdy, grip-friendly cowhide shoes which could not only firmly grasp the ground but also effectively protect the soles of the feet from damage. If he had been wearing straw sandals like the average folk, his feet would probably be peeling by now. Hearing Feng Juns question, he instinctively replied, There may not be Exotic Beasts, but there are certainly poisonous insects Does the Divine Doctor wish to capture something? Poisonous insects Feng Juns mouth twitched slightly, he was indeed a bit fed up with these things, Cant go into the water? After pondering for a moment, Deng Tianxiang still answered cautiously, With your cultivation level, if you use your energy to protect your body, going into the water is not impossible, but the water conditions are unclear. Just from his reluctant tone, one could guess the risks involved in entering the water; this was even though Feng Jun possessed the cultivation level of an Intermediate Level Martial Master. A martial master from the Yu Family, who was not far away, heard this and a cold smile spread across his lips. The Yu Family ran the CheMa Trading Company; in fact, they also had boat business, and they had a say in the hydrological conditions of various ces. As for the Turbid Han River right in front of them, there was no significant danger. With some protective gear, going into the water was actually not difficult. However, resentful of the other partys disrespect toward their young master, he didnt voice a reminder. Feng Jun thought it over and eventually shook his head, taking out a cigarette from his pocket and lighting it. Elder Deng considerately held an umbre over him. After finishing the cigarette, Feng Jun tossed the butt into the torrential river and softly instructed, All right, lets anchor near the shore. Lets disembark.
His actions were really quite baffling, going to the riverside to sit on a boat in the rainy weather; not to mention that, but having the boat anchor in the middle of the river to wait for less than twenty minutes before deciding to go ashore again. The Intermediate Level Martial Master was so annoyed he was itching to retaliate. If it had been someone else who dared do this, he would have lost his temper: Damn, are you toying with me? But, since it was this person who had spoken, he didnt want to interact too much with him and directly ordered the boatman to raise the anchor and head to shorehaving a better rid of such an inexplicable person is indeed for the best. As soon as the boat moved, the second son was startled. After inquiring about the situation, he turned his eyes thoughtfully toward the river water and muttered softly, Whats the meaning of this? Whats the meaning of this? No other reason. Feng Jun decided to temporarily give up on pursuing this Spirit Stone. This was the second Spirit Stone he had encountered in his life; by rights, he should not give up on it no matter what. However, Feng Jun was a man of strong self-control who decisively suppressed the unwillingness in his hearthis experiences from the past two years had taught him that some things truly should not be forced. Being too deliberate and obsessed could lead to more loss than gain. Now that he knew how to find a Spirit Stone Mine, the bright pathy ahead of him. Not to mention the second Spirit Stone, even the twentieth, the two hundredth, the two thousandth, the twenty thousandth they were not unimaginable. After going ashore, he returned to the courtyard and seized the time to recharge himselfthe energy points he had spent today were simply too many. Although the Spirit Stone Mine was now in sight, at this moment, the more energy points he charged, the more confident he would feel. About two hourster, Lang Zhens voice rang out from outside the door, Does the Divine Doctor have any spare time? Feng Jun opened the door and saw Lone Wolf and Tian Yangni standing shoulder to shoulder under the eaves of the opposite house. They hade to deliver a name list to Feng Jun, which contained the names of people who had appeared in the vicinity recently.
The list contained just over nine hundred names, severelycking in number. The people who had appeared on the river beach in recent days totaled at least four thousand if not five or six thousand. Among them, local residents made up thergest portion. However, this group was somewhat difficult to count: some hade only once and never again, while others visited only asionally, not on a daily basis. Thus, Tian Yangni and Lang Zhen discussed and decided to firstpile a list of residents around the courtyard. For most people, this Jade-built courtyard was actually far less attractive than the market, especially since the Tian Family members had set up a guard to prevent outsiders from getting too close. Of course, the Tian Family didnt dare do too much, not because they feared stirring public outrage, but because they were worried about angering the Divine Doctorthis carried the suspicion of house arrest. The reason the Divine Doctor had not gone to Dongmu Province was precisely because he disliked theck of freedom there, wasnt it? So the nine hundred plus names they had counted now werergely made up of Tian Family members, along with various construction workers, visitors, and vendors selling rice, flour, and cooking oil. In this regard, the Tian Family had done a decent job, retaining most of the records. Tian Yangnis idea was that to investigate everyone was a grand project. Weve brought the name list we couldpile for now, and as for the rest well slowlyplete it. This attitude was quite correct. From the time Feng Jun gave the order until now, not even four full hours had passed, and they had alreadypiled the names of more than nine hundred people. One should know that just writing down these nine hundred names took a while, not to mention organizing them. Feng Jun flipped through the name list, returned it to Lang Zhen, and spoke indifferently, These people, one hundred at a time, take turns entering the courtyard. He didnt know why, when scanning for mineral deposits, the detection radius could reach three hundred meters, while scanning for living people was limited to only thirty metersperhaps scanning living things consumed more energy? However, this was not important to him. If the mountain wonte to Muhammad, Muhammad must go to the mountain.
Limited scanning range, is it? Then Ill just invite the people over. (Third update, calling for monthly tickets) Chapter 156: 156: Divine Eye (First update to celebrate Popsicle 5/5) Chapter 156: Divine Eye (First update to celebrate Popsicle 5/5) Lang Zhen was somewhat surprised by Feng Juns instructions, while Tian Yangni was first stunned and then his face showed ecstasy, Divine Doctor, are you nning to personally interrogate them? He was so excited that he could finally witness it, the legendary methods of an Immortal~ Feng Jun gave him an indifferent nce, I am going to cultivate in my room. After you bring them in, remember to keep quiet. Tian Yangni was taken aback: No way, youre not going to look them over yourself? Lang Zhens thoughts, however, were quite simple, So these hundred people will just stand in the courtyard? Can they use umbres? The rain had been falling for a day and a night, and the temperature had dropped considerably, as it was already deep autumn. Feng Jun looked at him and nodded slightly, They must stand upright, no umbres are allowed, and if they are men, it would be better to be shirtless That way, it would take less time. In fact, for him, whether they used umbres or not made no difference, and being shirtless was an unnecessary requirement, resembling a prank. However, this was not Feng Juns wicked sense of humor at work; he had his reasons for such instructions. After finishing speaking, he returned to his room and left the door slightly ajar.
Lang Zhen and Tian Yangni exchanged nces, then left the courtyard to get busy. It didnt take long to bring one hundred people into the yard. The ones who came were all called over from nearby; the Tian Family members were not many, mostly artisans, along with some local residents. There was no other choice. Although there were many Tian Family members around, they had all been dispersed to searchafter these hundred were done, immediately another hundred woulde, so they must be ready at the courtyard entrance, right? Among the first hundred people, ny percent were men, with only eleven women. None of them used umbres. Of course, the women did not take off their tops, and for the men it depended on the situation. Some men were willing to remove their shirts, like most of the Tian Family n members, but others did not want to take them off, asking the person in charge of recording, Deng Tianxiang, Do we have to take them off? Deng Lao Da was very rigid and naturally told them it would be best to take them off, but if you really did not want to, then let it be. Out of the eighty-nine men, not all were Martial Artists; the weather was cold, and it was raining, so many decided not to take their shirts off. After standing in the rain for roughly ten minutes, Feng Juns voice came from inside the house, Lin Erwa and Zhang Tieniu stay behind, the rest can leave. Lin Erwa was a local resident, while Zhang Tieniu was a stone mason recruited by the Tian Family members; neither man had taken off their clothes. Hearing this, Lin Erwa had no reaction, but Zhang Tienius face changed, and he threw a punch at a Tian Family Disciple next to him while propelling himself backward, trying to rush out over the courtyard wall. The Tian Family Disciple had not anticipated this move at all and was hit solidly by that punch, stumbling seven or eight steps backward, Damn it, have you gone mad? Pfft youre actually a martial master? He could never have dreamed that the seemingly honest and simple Intermediate Level Martial Cultivator, mason Zhang Tieniu, was actually a martial master with a concealed identity. However, despite being an Intermediate Level martial master, once his identity was exposed, even with his swift reaction, he couldnt escape the Tian Familys. Tian Yangni reacted extremely quickly, throwing two boomerangs with his hands; they were boomerangs without sharp edges, and unless they hit a vital spot, they would not kill. He intended to capture Zhang Tieniu alive. At the same time, a roar came from outside the courtyard as two martial masters confronted Zhang Tieniu head-on, Seeking death~ In the blink of an eye, Zhang Tieniu was captured and had sustained serious injuries. He struggled continuously, shouting loudly, I dont ept this! What have I done to be apprehended by you? The Tian martial cultivator, who had taken a punch from him, stepped forward and delivered more than a dozen ps front and back, Damn it, you dont ept this? I dont ept this either! Did I provoke you, to receive such a punch from you?
He had reason to be angry; being only an Intermediate Level martial artist, he never mistreated these artisans, yet was punched in the chest by this martial master, causing him to spit blood. It was lucky that Zhang Tieniu struck in haste, for if he had exerted a bit more force, whether or not he could have survived was another matter. Zhang Tieniu coldly snorted, If I hadnt hurt you, you would inevitably have hurt me. Although I shouldnt have attacked you, I do not regret it. Who made you stand next to me? This logic was a bit strange, but not unusual in this worldan individual aiming to flee by injuring an innocent person highlighted their dangerousness and determination to escape, making others think twice before intervening.
Moreover, the injured was not entirely innocent; being one of the Tian Family members was reason enough. On the other side of Zhang Tieniu, who was also an artisan but not surnamed Tian, was not attacked. Since you are being so unreasonable, capturing you cannot be considered wrongful, Tian Yangni sneered and then gestured with his hand, Take him away for thorough interrogation. If he doesnt cooperate, directly cripple his cultivation! I dont ept this! Zhang Tieniu shouted again, I havent done anything to wrong the Tian Family nor have I harmed the Divine Doctor. Why are you treating me like this? Tian Yangni looked at him coldly, Setting aside anything else, just the fact that you, an Intermediate Level martial master, pretended to be an Intermediate Level Martial Artist is enough for us to deal with you. Zhang Tienius neck stiffened as he spoke defiantly, I have my own difficulties; whats so serious about concealing my cultivation level? Just by standing next to you, a member of our Tian Family took your punch for no reason, Tian Yangni spoke without expression, and then gave a coldugh, If you can be unreasonable, then of course my Tian Family can too! Zhang Tieniu was rendered speechless and was taken away. Lin Erwa still stood there without moving. When he saw the Tian Family membersing forward to take him, he began to panic and ask, What, what, what what did I do wrong? You know in your heart whether youve done wrong, Tian Yangni spoke coldly. Seeing the Divine Doctor miraculously single out a suspect, his confidence surged with countless certainties, Youd better confess honestly to save yourself the pain Bring this scoundrel down! Im still not convinced, Lin Erwa took it seriously, raising his voice in protest, Every day I sell fruits and vegetables, have I ever passed off the inferior as good, or short-weighted the scale? Is this how you treat us locals? As he spoke, his voice grew louder, until finally, he shouted outright, The Dongmu Tian Family might be formidable, but here in Zhige County, to bully the locals so brazenly, do you really think Zhige has no one? This was an attempt to incite regional conflict. The tactic was somewhat clumsy, but many times it was indeed effective.
Tian Yangni wasnt afraid of suchbels. Raising an eyebrow, just as he was about to deal with the other party, he heard a soft sigh, Sigh~ It was Feng Jun speaking from inside the house, Lin Erwa, are you really a local? In an instant, Lin Erwas face turned ashen. He paused, trying to speak in his own defense, I dont understand what youre saying. He indeed wasnt a local. After a manughter charge in his hometown, he had fled here and registered as a resident. So many years had passed that he had nearly forgotten about it himself if it hadnt been brought up. Ha ha, Tian Yangniughed heartily to the sky. At this juncture, how could he not see that there was something amiss with this man? He was very curious about how the Divine Doctor knew all this. An Immortal discerning Zhang Tienius hidden cultivation level wasnt too extraordinary, but determining whether someone was a local or not, how could that be discerned? Regardless, there was no way this man was wronged. He gestured with his hand, Take him down. If he dares to run, kill without mercy! Soon, Lin Erwa too was taken away. Lang Zhen waited a moment, and seeing that Feng Jun had nothing more to say, he instructed, Everyone can leave now and dont discuss anything youve seen or heard after leaving. The remaining ny-eight people heaved a collective sigh of relief and quickly departed. Everyone was filled with curiosity about how the Divine Doctor could identify the spies hidden among them, but they all heard Lang Zhens final warning, and most dared not disobey. In this remote and backward ce, the Tian Familys overbearing might was enough for them to act unreasonably as they pleased, not to mention the even more terrifying Divine Doctor. Yet, a few people who shared the Tian surname were gathered together, whispering privately, wondering what methods the Divine Doctor had used. Once the crowd had dispersed, Tian Yangni approached the house and greeted with a bow, speaking with utmost respect, Divine Doctor, may the second batch of peoplee in now?
Hmm, Feng Jun hummed from inside the house, Continue. I have another humble request, Tian Yangni spoke respectfully, The situation earlier was unexpected, and we almost let someone get away. If you notice someone else whos not quite right, could you please inform me privately or Lone Wolf? The request was reasonable and unproblematic. Another hundred people were gathered, and after about ten minutes, Tian Yangni was summoned into the house by Feng Jun. One minuteter, he came out, walked slowly with his hands behind his back in front of everyone. When he stopped in front of a female, he suddenly struck out with a palm to her chest, simultaneously dislocating both of the womans arms. Ah, the woman screamed, Seventh Master Seventh Master, what do you mean by this? She was a Female Attendant of the Tian Family, serving for seven or eight years with considerable diligence and honesty. Tian Yangni really wanted to say, I dont know whats wrong with you either, but the Divine Doctor said you were problematic. However, before the Female Attendant could finish speaking, a bare-chested middle-aged man stomped his foot and charged toward the courtyard gate. The Tian Family Disciples guarding the surroundings had experienced something simr before and would not make the same mistake. A martial master stepped up to meet him, followed by six Tian Family Disciples, forming two Three Talents Formations on each side to assist. Barehanded, the man managed only one move against the martial master before arge was thrown over him, trapping him instantly. He struggled incessantly inside the, shouting, Stop! Im sent by the county governor; does the Tian Family intend to rebel? Hearing this, the Tian Family Disciples couldnt help but pause: had the Zhige Official Government be involved too?
Nonsense, Tian Yangni sneered, How could such sneaky behaviore from the county governor? Listen up, Tian Family Disciples if this man dares to tarnish the governors reputation again, kill him on the spot! (First update, the five bonus chapters requested by Silver Meng Candy Pop have beenpleted, calling out loudly for monthly tickets) Chapter 157: 157: A Variety of Reasons (Second Update) Chapter 157: A Variety of Reasons (Second Update) Tian Yangnis words were a clear denial of any suggestion that they had received instructions from the Official Government. Powerful ns like these have the confidence to deny such things; it doesnt matter whether the instruction came from the County Noble or not, as long as the County Noble didnt explicitly say so, they wont acknowledge it. Is there a possibility of the Official Government acting in private? Yes, but thats usually within the Imperial Court, the Provincial Prefecture, or the City Mansion, where the Imperial Court might want to handle some thorny issues without rming others and might resort to underhanded tactics. But at the county level, this possibility is really quite small; this is basically the lowest level of government officials appointed by the Imperial Court. What problem could there be that couldnt be dealt with openly? In any case, since the County Noble didnt openly acknowledge the CheMa Trading Companys actions, the Tian Family would have a reason to not admit it, while also giving the other side abelIf you continue to tarnish the name of the Official Government, we will have to resort to killing! As for the truth of the matter, is it important? If you dare to say it, we dare to kill! The captured man, upon hearing this, immediately closed his mouth; he understood this principle. However, his fear inadvertently exposed his roots, and Lang Zhen sneered, He doesnt even dare to call out a second time, Lord Qi This man must be falsely using the County Noble, it cannot be left uninvestigated. Upon hearing this, the man snorted coldly, If I say it again, youll kill someone, and though my life may be worthless, I dont want to die wrongfully. Is that wrong? Haha, Tian Yangni chuckled lightly and waved his hand, Take him down for questioning, but remember, dont let him say it a second time.
In fact, he also suspected that the man was an impersonator; if he truly had the instruction of the County Noble, he would undoubtedly have the confidence to shout it out again. This is river andke experience: people with the backing of officialdom definitely react differentlycould it be that he would really dare to kill? Nine times out of ten, Tian Yangni would again ask, Dare you say it again? He would wait for the other party to repeat it before he kills. But by doing so, he would be aware that he most likely had provoked the County Noble. Regardless, there must be something wrong with the man, but Tian Yangni was a bit puzzled: why didnt the Divine Doctor identify this man? After the man was taken away, he turned his head to look at the Female Attendant from the Tian Family, waving his hand in disgust, Take away this double-crossing creature, she awaits severe punishment! Lord Qi, spare my life, the woman immediately knelt down, not caring about the mud on the ground as she desperately pleaded, If the maid has done something wrong, she is willing to ept the punishment, but now she only wishes for Lord Qi to rify exactly where did the maid go wrong? Tian Yangni was also a bit puzzled; what could his own Female Attendant have done wrong? He subconsciously nced at the door behind him, regretfully there was no sounding from within the room. Obviously, the Divine Doctor did not deign to exin, so he could only harden his heartthe one inside the room could not possibly be wrong! He could not let the Divine Doctor see a joke, so he snorted coldly, Still being stubborn? It seems I can only let you meet with an ident! In Donghua Country, ves were rare, and servants were not something that a master could kill at will, but for powerful families like the Tian Family, there were ways to make their servants die identally, such as unintentionally falling into a wellit wasnt a first or a second urrence in arge family with many rules. After such incidents, the worst theyd have to do is pay some money, and if the deceased had no family, it was even easier to deal with. The Female Attendants body trembled uncontrobly, yet she still kept calling out her innocence. A Martial Artist from the Tian Family snorted, You have family, correct? And your brother is still young. The Female Attendant trembled even more violently. Just then, a cold snort came from inside the room, I am amazed, how can you be so foolish to this extent? Lang Zhen was also racking his brains analyzing the situation when he heard this remark; his eyes suddenly lit up, Search her! Two robust women approached and began to search her thoroughly. They found nothing after a while, until one of the women grabbed the Female Attendants cor and started to tear it off, intending to strip off her upper garment.
At that moment, another woman shouted in surprise, Haha, I found it! It turned out she had discovered a small Gold leaf inside the Female Attendants shoe, the kind worth one qian, equivalent to ten silver dors. This was worth ten silver dors, a sum the little Female Attendant could not save even after ten years of work. Need one ask? This Female Attendant must be up to something!
It waster revealed that the woman had been bribed by the middle-aged man with Gold, and when she was captured, the middle-aged man panicked and fled, only to ultimately surrender. Out of the first hundred people, two were caught; out of the second hundred, again two were caught. Tian Yangni was getting frustrated, Are there so many spies around? Then he spoke respectfully again, Divine Doctor, in the next capture, could you please announce their crimes? To put people at ease? Of course, Feng Jun was not pleased with this, as in fact, apart from the information on his Mobile Phone, he didnt have many ways to identify spies. So he could only intimidate the Tian Family members into taking the initiative by showing off his supposed abilities. Of course, showing off felt quite good, and it also served as a strong proof of his status as an Immortal. So he snorted and asked discontentedly, Do you need my help with the interrogation again? The thought involuntarily popped into Tian Yangnis mind that this would be even better. But immediately after, he cast the unrealistic idea aside, simply offering an awkward smile, I should not trouble the Divine Doctor with such matters. I only fear that the ignorant will spread rumors and disrupt the peace of this ce, which would be far from ideal. Having interacted with the Divine Doctor for quite some time, Tian Yangni had gleaned some details. Indeed, he had his own agenda in wanting to prevent others from discovering the Divine Doctors identity, but it seemed the Divine Doctor himself preferred not to be bothered by others, right? Feng Jun wasnt pleased to hear this, So I help your family identify spies, and now Im to me? When Tian Yangni heard this, he didnt dare continue the conversation, but in his heart, he grumbled: Please, these spies came for you! However, he would only dare to think such thoughts, never daring to say them out loud to death.
Seeing the situation, Lang Zhen took the initiative to speak up, Lord Seventh, you should be more than grateful that the Divine Doctor is willing to lend a hand. There are some things that even if the Divine Doctor wishes to exin them to you, you wouldnt understand. Thats true, Tian Yangni nodded, understanding the hint and swiftly taking the opportunity to withdraw smoothly. Then, smiling, he said, I only hope that when we face inscrutable challenges, the Divine Doctor would kindly offer some guidance to us, the obtuse. Feng Jun didnt bite, and the room fell silent again. Yet Tian Yangni felt not worry, but delightthough the Divine Doctor hadnt agreed, he had also not objected. So by the time the third group of a hundred came forward, Feng Jun singled out two more people, and Tian Laoqi directly took them away for questioning, without giving them any chance to exin. One of them was a stableman from Lord Beiyuan Mansion, who desperately proimed his innocence, saying, The Tian Family has no right to deal with me. But Tian Yangni coldly dropped a sentence, You have half an hour to confess truthfully, or else you will be killed. Lets see if Lord Beiyuan would turn against my Tian Family for the likes of a petty henchman like you. This was unconditional trust in the Divine Doctor. However, by the fourth group of a hundred, Tian Yangni couldnt help himself anymore. This time, Feng Jun singled out two more people, and as Tian Laoqi took them away, he wondered if the Divine Doctor could only identify two spies at a time. Then he heard the Divine Doctor call Lang Zhen back into the room. Lone Wolf went in and quickly came back out, pacing in front of the crowd with a rather strange expression on his face. All of a sudden, Lang Zhen made his move, and with arge, he ensnared one person.
The Tian n members were first stunned, then couldnt help but make a mor, Let him go! What are you doing? The one caught in the was none other than a primary martial master from the Tian Family named Tian Leqian. The Tian Family members knew the Divine Doctor was identifying spies. But surely a martial master from their own family couldnt be a spy, right? Of course, its not unusual for arge n to have a few rebellious members, but this was a martial master, not just any martial artist! Seeing this, Tian Yangni was first startled, then he quieted down his nsmen, turning his head to offer a deep bow toward the room where Feng Jun was, without saying much more, his demeanor clear: Divine Doctor, no matter what, you owe me an exnation this time. The room was silent, and Feng Jun remained quiet. As the Tian Family members grew noisy again, and Tian Laoqi found himself struggling to keep control, Lang Zhen walked over and whispered something. What? Tian Yangni suddenly froze, his face alternating between shades of green and white, speechless for a long while. Uncle Seven, you owe everyone an exnation, Tian Lewen spoke up solemnly. As the second-highest in cultivation level within the family there, he had been arranging who should receive invitations and had not been present earlier. He couldnt believe the scene he found upon his return. He knew the Divine Doctor was a rare and venerable figure, but some things had to be said, Leqian is Lao Sans only son, steady and skilled in his practice; even if he is at fault, we have to consider the face of his deceased father May I ask where his fault lies? The Lao San he mentioned was not from the Long Branch but the third son of the fifth branch, who perished thirty years ago during a cmity that befell the Tian Family. Two martial masters died in battle, and more than twenty martial artists were killed with countless injured, but they managed to weather the storm. One of the deceased martial masters was the third son of the fifth branch. At that time, Lao San had no children, but his wife was pregnant. Sheter gave birth to Tian Leqian, a posthumous child. Within the n, there was no notion of martyrdom, but without a doubt, the third son of the fifth branch had made a grand contribution to the survival of the n. How could his only son be so easily disrespected?
Faced with Tian Lewens stern questioning, Tian Yangnis mouth twitched, his face cycling through emotions until it settled into a deep sigh, Ah~ Uncle Seven, dont trouble yourself, Tian Leqian yelled out, his face also looking unpleasant within the confined, but his eyes burning with intensity, Where have I erred, just say it. As long as its my fault Ill definitely admit it! Im willing to ept punishment! His eyes zed with anger: If its not my fault, hmph, an exnation is due! Tian Yangnis mouth twitched again, and he stamped his foot hard, Do you really want to know? Before Tian Leqian could reply, the other Tian Family members started moring, Not just him; we all want to know! Tian Yangni clenched his teeth, forcing out a few words through gritted teeth, You shouldnt bear the name Tian; youre not of the Tian Familys bloodline! Chapter 158: 158: Happily Bluffing I (Third update, asking for monthly votes) Chapter 158: Happily Bluffing I (Third update, asking for monthly votes) Tian Yangnis response struck like a bolt from the blue, leaving Tian Leqian frozen as if he were a wooden chicken. The Tian Family members present, including Tian Lewen, were also stunned, hardly believing their own ears. It was a good whileter that Tian Lewen finally swallowed his saliva and spoke with difficulty, Uncle Seven, are you sure theres no mistake? When Third Uncle died in battle, Third Aunt was already showing her pregnancy and due to excessive grief she nearly miscarried Brother Leqian. He was the up-anding talent of the n, and even though he was just an intermediate-level martial master and two years younger than Tian Leqian, he wasnt really qualified toment on the matter But who in the n didnt know about Tian Leqians situation? The corner of Tian Yangnis mouth twitched slightly, but he said nothing, cursing inwardly: It was precisely because of this that it was despicable! In this realm, although there was a concept of remaining faithful to a deceased husband, it was nothing like the harmful ritualistic Confucian morals that once gued the Earth Realm. The Lao San of the fifth branch died in battle, and his wife could very well remarry and even take her dowry with her. As long as she did not take away the Tian Familys property and children, it wouldnt be considered a major issue. However, when the fifth branchs Lao San was alive, his wife cuckolded him and even became pregnant with a bastard, which was a humiliation; it was not only Lao Sans disgrace but also the disgrace of the Tian Family. Tian Yangni finally understood why Lang Zhen looked so constipated: with such an issue, anyone would be left speechless. Seeing that he had no reaction, Tian Lewen dared not press further, only ring fiercely at Lang Zhen: Damn it, its all your fault, you kid!
Lone Wolfs mouth twitched slightly: Bloody hell, why re at me? I wasnt the one who cuckolded your Third Uncle! For a moment, the spacious courtyard fell into an extremely eerie silence; Tian Yangni simply couldnt bring himself to speak, and Tian Lewen dared not to urge him further, as if by remaining silent he could preserve Third Uncles reputation. After an indeterminate amount of time, someone timidly spoke up, Before his death, Third Brother seemed to be in charge of managing the business in Xiyin City. The speaker was an intermediate-level martial artist around forty years old, and it was beyond question that at his age and cultivation level, it was no longer possible for him to advance further. The Tian Family members had already recognized him; he was a cadet son from the second branch. In Donghua Country, there is no strong emphasis on the difference between legitimate and illegitimate offspring, but in many ns, this situation objectively exists C there are only so many resources to go around. Who gets them first, who gets more, and who gets less must follow certain rules. This middle-aged cadet son, being only an intermediate-level martial warrior, to say his mediocrity had nothing to do with resources, would likely be believed by no one, and thus, evaluating the legitimate sons of another branch didnt put any pressure on him. Indeed, as soon as he mentioned the situation of the fifth branchs Lao San, everyone reacted: Responsible for managing the business in Xiyin City, doesnt that mean he would often be away from home? Before everyone had time to react, the entrapped Tian Leqian was already raging, Tian Liuzhi, you dare to nder myte father, when I get out, I will kill you! Tian Liuzhi nced at him indifferently, speaking without a ripple of disturbance, I merely mentioned Third Brothers former duties. Where does the ndere from? Its you who are disrespectful to your elders, what should your crime be? Even if he were a cadet son, he wasnt one to be shouted at by a junior. Enough, Tian Lewen finally came to his senses and interrupted the argument between the two, then looked again at Tian Yangni, Uncle Seven, this matter is of great importance, are you certain that Leqian is not of Tian Family bloodline? Tian Yangni trusted the Divine Doctor in his heart, but indeed this matter was too grave. If what Feng Jun said was true, then Tian Leqian would only have one fate, to be executed by the Tian Family, including his mother, who would also bepelled tomit suicide. Not being of Tian Family bloodline, that alone would not suffice for self-destruction; the key was the disgrace suffered by the Tian Family, which must be cleansed with fresh blood. Therefore, he pondered for a moment before speaking, With so many n members watching, we have to handle this in a way that leaves you with no room for doubt! He didnt say he believed the Divine Doctor, nor did he say Tian Leqian might be innocent, his attitude was clear: I will investigate thoroughly before acting. If the Divine Doctors judgment was wrong, he didnt mention how to handle it C in any case, he had to satisfy everyone. However, just because he didnt mention the Divine Doctor, didnt mean others wouldnt. Another high-rank martial warrior spoke up, a disciple from the fifth branch, naturally defending the martial master from his own branch, Does the n elder trust an outsider so much? Tian Yangni nced at him, speaking coldly, Its not your turn to speak here. I have already said I would give you an ount. What more do you want? Or would you like to take over as n elder? As soon as he spoke those words, the other party dared not say more, but when Tian Laoqi spoke, he was also drumming in his heart: Divine Doctor, oh Divine Doctor, you must not make a mistake.
After instructing everyone to keep silent about the matter, with more than thirty people present who were not Tian Family disciples, all were escorted out by the Tian Family members, and they wouldnt be allowed to leave temporarily C until the matter was rified, none were to think of leaving. Tian Yangni then ordered the n members to dy bringing in the fifth group of people before he walked to the front of the house and gave a respectful bow, I seek an audience with the Divine Doctor and earnestly request your convenience. As soon as the door opened, Feng Jun came out, speaking weakly, I know what you want to ask, and theres definitely no mistake Old Lang, hurry and get something to eat, Im starving. Lang Zhen turned and left, but Tian Yangni spoke again, Divine Doctor, its not that I dont trust you, I just want to know where did you get this information from?
He didnt dare to doubt the Divine Doctor C setting aside thetters status as an uninvolved party, the Divine Doctor had always been faultless. But he really wanted to know, how the Divine Doctor came to determine that Tian Leqian was not a child of the Tian Family. Expanding his thoughts even further, if the Tian Family could learn this technique, it would have immense significance for determining n bloodlines, turning a scandal into a blessing in disguise. You wouldnt understand even if I told you, Feng Jun bluntly replied and, after a moment of thought, added with certainty, My methods are something you simply cant learn. Tian Yangni gnashed his teeth in frustration, disappointment written all over his face as he muttered, How did things get this messy Feng Jun nced at him, pondered for a moment, and then inquired, Having regrets? The question struck a raw nerve. After hesitating briefly, Tian Yangni nodded and honestly answered, Yes, somewhat Tian Leqian, the kid, is actually not that bad. Tsk, Lang Zhen, having just arranged for some food to be brought in, let out a disdainful scoff upon hearing this, No matter how good he is hes not a member of the Tian Family. Tian Yangnis face darkened again, Im telling you, Lone Wolf, if you cant talk nicely, youd better keep quiet. After a pause, Tian Yangni turned toward Feng Jun again, his voice contemtive as he asked, This Tian Leqian Does he intend harm against my Tian Family, or is it simply a matter of mismatched bloodlines? Feng Jun just looked at him lightly and said nothing. In fact, there wasnt much he could say because the Nearby People information only showed bracketsthis person should have Wang as a surname. Honestly, even Tian Leqian himself may not know his true identity, so thats still up for debate.
But Feng Jun didnt care about that; in his view, if the information didnt match the real identity, there was definitely a problem. As for whether those people were spies or might be wronged, he never considered that. His principle was simple: better to kill the wrong person than to let a potential threat go. He intended to weed out anyone who could possibly be detrimental to him. However, these thoughts were not something he could openly expressonce he did, he wouldnt be able to maintain his impressive fa?ade, would he? While Feng Jun stayed silent, Lang Zhen couldnt hold back and asked, Is there any difference? No wonder they say Lone Wolf has a sharp tongue. His words were always razor-edged. Tian Yangni really wanted tosh out, but he couldnt, and could only exin, As long as he isnt of Tian bloodline, hes as good as dead. My question was just to consider, to work out an appropriate way for him to die. If he wasnt of Tian bloodline and was colluding with external enemies, then certainly the method of death would be extremely miserable; otherwise even if they had to kill him, it would just be that, regardless, he had been living with arge family for many years. Still, Feng Jun didnt reply. It was Lone Wolf who spoke up again, Have you ever heard the saying: Heavenly secrets must not be divulged? Upon hearing this, Tian Yangni was initially startled, then with a sudden p to his forehead, he eximed, Understood! As the old adage goes, Immortals can calcte the Heavenly secretsin fact, even mortals possess some who can decipher such mysteries, albeit with less uracy. Regardless of who attempts to divine such secrets, they would face retribution from the Heavenly Dao. At that moment, Tian Yangni truly understood that perhaps the Divine Doctor was not unwilling to reveal the mystery, but the consequences of divulging Heavenly secrets were just too severe; and since the Divine Doctor couldnt be bothered to exin, he simply stayed silent. This logic made perfect sense! And then he noticed that the Divine Doctor nced at Lone Wolf, nodding in approval. My guess was spot on!
To Feng Juns surprise, he thought: Old Lang, youve actuallye up with such a solid reason to facilitate my act, truly impressive! Resigned, Tian Yangni gave up, sighing, In the end, its myck of insight, I beg for your forgiveness, Divine Doctor May I call the next person from the group of a hundred in now? Feng Jun shook his head, and upon seeing this, Tian Laoqis heart sank: Bad move, I knew I shouldnt have doubted the Divine Doctor. See, isnt the retribution immediate? But to his surprise, in the next moment, the Divine Doctor spoke, Im almost starving to death, youve got to let me eat something, right? Of course, Tian Yangni assured with a servile smile, nodding incessantly, Calcting Heavenly secrets must take a great toll on you. This response was not without its probes, trying to confirm whether the other partys observation was indeed divining Heavenly secrets. Although some mortals had mastered parts of this ability, only an Immortal could make such urate calctions, right? But Lang Zhen exposed a sycophantic grin, praising Feng Jun, Whether the Divine Doctor has been calcting Heavenly secrets or not, dont bother asking. However, the food the Divine Doctor consumed today exceeds my three-day ration, hes been working hard. That revtion was shocking, given that Lone Wolf was an Intermediate Level martial master whose Inner Qi, derivedrgely from food, was umted over time. Lone Wolfs appetite would undoubtedly not be smaller than that of a robust young man, and very likely evenrger. So the scale of the Divine Doctors consumption today spoke for itself. (The third update has arrived, and the first debt I owe my readers has been paid off. Now to repay the second one. Additionally, for those who do not like single-chapter updates, its always been my rule to issue them only with added updates. These past few days have been challenging with illness and new-chapter updates as I try to secure a top three spot for the monthly ranking before the month ends. So, the days of frequent single-chapter updates will soon be over.)
Chapter 159: 159 What is a bottleneck? (Celebrating Taizhong 1/5) Chapter 159: What is a bottleneck? (Celebrating Taizhong 1/5) Feng Jun paid no heed to Lang Zhens ttery and simply instructed indifferently, In theing days, I might still need arge amount of food. Old Lang, arrange for it. Having said that, he turned his head to nce at Tian Yangni and spoke emotionlessly, If you think its not good for me to continue the investigation, we can stop here. How could Tian Yangni allow Feng Jun to stop the investigation? Despite the embarrassing incident with Tian Leqian, it was an excellent opportunity to probe within the n and eliminate unstable elements. However, the results of the investigation left him speechless. By evening, the Tian Family had added some names to the roster, finally reaching a total of one thousand people. Out of these one thousand people, Feng Jun identified twenty-six problematic individuals, an average of 2.6 per hundred. Yet this was not the final number, as among those listed, more than ten had vanished outright. Those who disappeared shared amon characteristicthey had been lurking nearby just moments before but had disappeared in the blink of an eye. Without a doubt, they all knew about the Tian Familys strict investigation and had fled because of it. This meant that eight or nine out of ten of these people were likely problematic.
Lang Zhen, frustrated with this situation,ined, I say, Seventh Master, cant your Tian Family members keep their mouths shut? Feng Jun had once issued a gag order, and after the check-up, ordinary people didnt dare to bber. But the Tian Family members did. Their own little matters, why couldnt they speak of them? Especially after the incident with Tian Leqian, there was much private discussion within the Tian Family. Some were dissatisfied with Tian Yangni, thinking him too soft-hearted. Others expressed willingness to support the elder, but still, more people wanted the n mother to stay. Of course, there were not a few who spoke ill of the Divine Doctor The Tian Family thought of internalmunication as a trivial matter, but such private affairs, once leaked, who could control it? Faced with Lone Wolfs grievances, Tian Yangni seemed somewhat distracted; the staggering numbers had left him stunned, Among a thousand people, there are actually forty-one spies and the Divine Doctor said this isnt all of them? Is it that strange? Lang Zhen nced at him, dismissive, The workings of fate can be calcted, but they are not all-powerful. Its normal to miss some, plus the physical toll is enormous, as youve seen Itsmon sense, right? It wasmon sense, of course. How could one divine fate without paying a hefty price? This time, Tian Yangni didnt dwell on the others sarcasm and listlessly nodded in agreement, expressing his dejection, I know all that youve mentioned, but what I dont understand is Is my Tian Family really that unpopr? Lang Zhen continued to wield his biting sarcasm, coldly stating, Most people want to test the truth behind the Divine Doctors abilities Youre overthinking. His words were indeed hurtful: Your Tian Family isnt important enough to make people go out of their way to send spies. But this was what Tian Yangni wanted to hear. He breathed a sigh of relief, Thats good. I also think that its not about my Tian Family causing widespread anger. However, he then felt a twinge in his heart, By that logic, does it mean that my opportunity has attracted the coveting of many? Lang Zhen seemed to see through his thoughts and added, First take care of the matters entrusted by the Divine Doctor. As for the rest, its all up to fate now. Fortune is not something one can force Understand? The next day, the results of interrogating the spies began to pour in. As expected, the area around the courtyard had been infiltrated by various powers almost as if it were a sieve. More importantly, there were indeed spies from the official government, not from Zhige County but from Dongmu Provincethe young county lord who had arrived recently was continuously trying to suppress the local tyrants of Dongmu. Until before yesterday, everyone was unaware of the Tian Familys true intentions and was silently observing. Little did they expect that the intervention from Wonderful Hand Pavilion would raise the Tian Familys alert to the highest level, triggering an investigation that uprooted arge number of spies like sweeping away fallen leaves.
Another dayter, the Tian Family sent over a new Martial Cultivator Squad, a full hundred strong, bringing items to test bloodlines. That afternoon, Tian Leqian, a prominent figure among the new generation of the Tian Family, fell into the river while drunk and was lifeless by the time everyone rescued him. By then, the area surrounding the courtyard where Feng Jun resided had beenpletely cleared out, with no one lingering within thirty feet. Anyone who wanted to approach had to go through rigorous checks by both the Tian Family and Lone Wolf.
To ensure safety, the Tian Family even considered cutting down all the trees within this thirty-foot radius, but Feng Jun persuaded them against it. The Divine Doctor stated that trees are also living beings, and once cut down, they would not grow back quickly. It was better to leave them alone. Feng Jun wasnt an extreme environmentalist, but originating from Earth, he had some inclination to protect vegetationthe key was cutting down these trees was not of great importance to him. However, others saw it differently; some thought he was being pretentious, and others thought he was acting foolish. Leaving these trees standing, wasnt it just making it easier for spies to infiltrate and even assassinate? Lang Zhen and Tian Yangni exchanged a nce: indeed worthy of an Immortal, not only emphasizing that all beings have spirits, but also knowing to respect the Heavenly Dao and showpassion for living beings. Such magnanimity is worth our learning. What they didnt realize was that Feng Jun believed that not cutting down these trees actually helped him identify infiltrators. As for the reason? Quite simple. This individual from the Earth Realm had not only infrared binocrs but could also acquire infrared surveince and infrared rm systems. After Feng Jun had given his instructions, he entered a small house and did note out. Brother Bao, Yu Familys Second Young Master, and a newly arrived martial master from the Tian Family who wanted to pay him a visit, were all turned away by Lang Zhen and others. In the past, Brother Bao and the Second Young Master would not have cared about a mere martial master at all. They would have barged in if they wanted. But the results of Feng Juns examination of those thousand people had given everyone a very real shock. So, it wasnt just Lang Zhen they were respectful towards; these haughty folks also treated the Deng Family Brothers with courtesy. Feng Jun stayed inside the house for three days, and the Tian Family members were not idle. They took a census of everyone within a five-mile radius,piling a list of over six thousand individuals. The people who were counted could enjoy free lighting and set up stalls at night. The Tian Family did not charge any fees, but among them, only a handful could get within half a mile of the courtyard.
Naturally, there were some who werent satisfied, iming that the Tian Family was overstepping their bounds but were bluntly told by Tian Family members that even Tian Family Disciples couldnt enter that range. Tian Yangni saw the light: rather than asking the Divine Doctor to check those six thousand people, which would probably exhaust him to the point of spitting blood, it was better to create an istion zone which made patrolling by Tian Family Disciples more convenient. In this chaos, three days passed in a blink, and on the fourth day, Feng Jun came out of his room. Compared to three days ago, there was no change in his appearance, hairstyle, or clothes, but for some reason, Deng Tianrui felt something was off the moment he saw him. He was responsible for guarding the room, and it was near the end of Chen watch when Tian Lewen came to inspect. They were chatting across the courtyard gate. By now, Tian Lewen had also guessed some truth; otherwise, there would be no need for him, given his status as the top individual of the new generation in the Tian Family with intermediate level martial mastery, to be courteous to Deng Lao Er. Yet, he immediately noticed something amiss and couldnt help eximing, Divine Doctor, have youadvanced in rank? Their cultivation levels had been equal before, but now that his counterpart had advanced to a High-Rank Martial Master, he felt it right away. Hmm, Feng Jun nodded his head, After three days of seclusion, it wasnt in vain. Its more than just not in vain, Deng Lao Er called out resentfully, In just three days, to advance from an intermediate level martial master to a high-rank, youre shattering our cultivators confidence! Even Tian Lewen, who was usually arrogant, couldnt help but voice his question, How did you advance in rank? Cultivation, Feng Jun looked at him oddly, as if he were looking at a fool, Dont you cultivate? Tian Lewen awkwardly touched his forehead, Of course I know about cultivation. What I want to learn is how you broke through the barriersor the bottlenecks?
Feng Jun blinked a few times and repeated ndly, Barriersbottlenecks? Yes, Tian Lewen nodded, then bowed respectfully, saying, Please, dont withhold your teachings. I am willing to offer you a disciples respect. I dont take disciples, Feng Jun first outright refused, then raised his hand to his chin, a look of puzzlement on his face, and this matter of barriers and bottlenecks I didnt feel any. Pfft Tian Lewen nearly spat out blood, Are you saying you naturally progressed from an intermediate level martial master to a high-rank without encountering any? Exactly, Feng Jun nodded and looked at him nkly, Isnt that how it should be? Focus on cultivation, and thenadvance in rank? Tian Lewen felt like spitting blood again. Advanced in rank just by focusing on cultivation? Is that a joke? But Deng Lao Er, who had witnessed Feng Juns rapid advancement, spoke with a smile, The Divine Doctor has always cultivated like this. Youll get used to it. His methods are not something we can learn. Always like this? Tian Lewen was even more dumbfounded. Although he knew to not inquire too much into the mysterious identity of the other, he couldnt help but ask again, How long did it take you, Divine Doctor, to advance to a high-rank martial master? At this question, not just Feng Jun, even the usually bbermouth Deng Lao Er fell silent, only giving him a mysteriously amused smile. The first thing Feng Jun did upon leaving seclusion was to eat. He wolfed down food for half an hour before he finally put his bowl down contentedly. Lang Zhen also arrived at that time and reported the situation of the past few days with respect. After listening, Feng Jun stroked his chin and pondered, Lets do this. I have some equipment here; find a few people to install it. In the next few days, Ill also walk around nearby to see if I can find any more spies. (First update, congrattions to Yinxiong Meng for Prime Ministers Broad Belly, Chen Taizhong, currently at 1/5 progress. Rmending a new book The Glory of an Old Soldier by a friend, a modern military type, quite good. Wind Laugh has bookmarked and is following it. Lastly, the usual call for monthly votes.)
Chapter 160: 160 Surveillance Equipment (second update) Chapter 160: 160 Chapter Surveince Equipment (second update) Seeing that the Divine Doctor wanted to continue searching for hidden spies, Tian Yangni tried to be affable, Divine Doctor, shall I assign a few people to protect you?'' No need, Feng Jun shook his head, decisively declining. He spoke haughtily, When I was an Intermediate Level martial master, I could kill Innate Experts. Now, as a High-Rank martial master, I want to see who would be foolish enough to cross me. Tian Yangnis ttery had hit a sore spot, and he dared not say anything more. It was Lang Zhen who found an opportune moment when no one was around to ask quietly, Divine Doctor, why dont you wait to emerge after advancing to Innate Expert? Innate Expert? Feng Jun was taken aback. You think too highly of me. However, after another thought, he realized that it was indeed possible. He could enter the Earth Realm and cultivate there for a few months or even one or two years. After achieving the status of Innate Expert, he could then re-enter this space. Just likest time when he advanced to Intermediate Level martial master, he had actually cultivated in the Earth Realm for over a month before returning here. So, it was no wonder Lang Zhen asked such a questiongoing from a novice to Intermediate Level martial master in the blink of an eye, how much longer would it take to go from Intermediate Level to Innate Expert? Youre the Immortal, youre the boss. But this time, Lang Zhenpletely misunderstood him. During these three days, Feng Jun had not returned to the Earth Realm. Instead, he genuinely meditated in his room. His hair could testifyit hadnt grown wildly. The reason for this, admittedly, was because he had overdone his act. That day, he had not only searched the people nearby, but also the ores and Spirit Stones. Most fatally, he had verified the identities of a thousand individuals.
The consumption of energy points goes without saying, and even his ten mobile phones had all run out of battery. As a result, his remaining energy points were less than thirty. This meant that he could only enter and exit the mobile phone four or five more times. And for the sake of survival, he needed to save at least two uses for himself. Above all, his body couldnt take it either. Dirt had appeared on his body once again. Isnt there a saying, Youll only meet with disaster if you act recklessly? Of course, he could take this as a good sign. After all, the dirt was caused by frequent entering and exiting the mobile phone. If it didnt happen now, it would inevitably ur someday in the future. Improving his physical condition was definitely the right thing to do. All in all, he felt that he couldnt enter and exit the mobile phone in the short term. So, he simply closed himself in for three days and concentrated on cultivating while charging his phone. identally, he had broken through to the realm of a High-Rank martial master. After resting for three days, his energy points had barely reached thirty again. He could consider returning to Earth to get some surveince equipment. Leaving Lang Zhen outside the room, he entered, closed the door, picked up a bag of prepared Jade, and took out his mobile phone, Lets go~ The next moment, he appeared in the vi in Peach Blossom Valley. After putting down the Jade, he went straight out the door, started the Passat, and headed directly for the electronics market. The electronics market in Zhengyang was immense, not just the leading market in Funiu Province, but also radiated to several surrounding provinces, offering a wide range of goods. Feng Jun easily purchased all the necessary surveince equipment, including cameras, transformers, and various cables, as well as rted recording devices and Yuntai controllers. Having bought these, he couldnt miss the rted construction tools and consumables, such as pliers, screwdrivers, and electric tape. All in all, he spent over two hundred thousand. The goods he bought couldnt fit in the Passat, so he had to request home delivery from the seller. The only regret was that there werent many infrared rm devices avable, and the brands were mixed, preventing him from buying in bulk. So, he ced an order in one shop and agreed to pick it up three dayster. After transporting the goods into the vi, Feng Jun began to consider a question: Should he charge here or over there? In truth, he knew very well that it would be more sensible to charge in the Earth Realm. Firstly, charging here was cheaper, with Xu Leigang having specially pulled a dedicated power line, which was much more cost-effective than diesel generation, and there was no need to go through the trouble of replenishing diesel. Secondly, the power supply was more substantial, with charging efficiency several times higher per unit time than that of generators. You should know, he always detested the slowness of his charging speed. The main reason he sought Spirit Stones so eagerly was for the energy points they containedalthough charging with them was quite painful, the speed was unbeatable. To be on the safe side, he should charge here. After all, no matter how long he charged, the other side wouldnt show any error.
However, although that was the logical thing to do, Feng Jun couldnt contain the excitement to try his method of finding Spirit Stoneshe knew it wasnt right, but he truly couldnt help himself. Forget it, he finally made up his mind, reached for his mobile phone, and tapped it once, Lets go~ The next moment, the Divine Doctor reappeared in the room built of Jade, along with arge quantity of surveince equipment. He opened the door to check for any outsiders. Finding none, he gestured to Lang Zhen toe over and help move the equipment.
Lang Zhen, although one-armed, was highly efficient at moving things. In just over ten minutes, he had transferred everything to the adjacent study. After moving everything, Feng Jun initially wanted to exin how to install the devices to him. But after a second thought, the sudden umtion of all these goods in the roomwouldnt it be difficult to exin? He knew very well how Tian Yangni saw himeven among the Tian Family members, there probably were a double-digit number of people who suspected he was an Immortal, so they might not find arge quantity of goods appearing all of a sudden to be strange. But how should one put it? As a person, you need to know when to stop; being too high-profile isnt a good thing. Leaving others some space to turn a blind eye can save them difort and is also being responsible for oneself. So he stepped out of the study, closed the door behind him, and instructed Lang Zhen, Im going to take a walk. Keep an eye on things here. Youre going out? Lang Zhen eximed in shock upon hearing this, You cant go alone. ording to what Tian Yangni said, there are at least two groups nning to make a move on you. Two groups? Feng Jun frowned, Thats it Who are these two groups? Thats it? Lang Zhen was speechless at Doctor Fengs response. The only ones were certain of are two groups: one from the Official Government and the other are bandits from Yellow Maple Mountain. Additionally the two martial masters who died before were indeed from the Wonderful Hand Pavilions Empty Ones, and its very likely theyll make another move. Merely chickens and dogs, Feng Jun snorted dismissively before looking at Lang Zhen in surprise, Old Lang, you dont think I cant handle these people, do you? Of course, I believe in you, Lone Wolf certainly believed in the Divine Doctor, after all, this is an Immortal were talking about. He didnt just believe in himself, he had to believe in the other person, But theyre in the dark while youre exposed. If by chance youre not careful then it would be toote for regrets. No need, Feng Jun shook his head, stepping forward to walk outside, Dont worry about it. If Im scared by this little charade that would be truly embarrassing.
If he was going to impersonate an Immortal, then it was only right to show some of the pride that an Immortal should have at appropriate timesin fact, deep down, he quite enjoyed this act of pretense. Lang Zhen still wanted to say something, but the Divine Doctor had already left the courtyard. He thought about following him, but as he turned to look at the room behind him, he finally stamped his foot and sighed helplessly, Ah~ When Feng Jun left the courtyard, the reaction from others was quite significant. He had only walked over a hundred meters when a martial master from the Tian Family hurried over, anxiously asking, Where are you going? How he asked was just ridiculous. Feng Jun nced at him and retorted sternly, Is it any of your business? The martial masters eyes widened, just about to say more, when another High-Rank Martial Warrior ran up behind him, shouting loudly, Divine Doctor, he just arrived here and doesnt know the situation. Dont mind him! Feng Jun snorted coldly, Oh, I thought I was under house arrest by you all. The martial master looked a bit angry but also a bit confused, while the High-Rank Martial Warrior said with a smile, How could that be? You are a valued guest of the Tian Family. Weve recently increased security and called over more n members here. Seeing how things were, Feng Jun couldnt be bothered to make a fuss and continued walking forward, I didnt ask for you all toe, so dont interfere with my business, understand? His words were quite blunt, but the two of them really didnt dare to say anything, and only after he was quite a distance away did the martial master coldly snort and express his dissatisfaction, I really want to kill the bastard! He was new and, although he had heard of the Divine Doctors importance, he hadnt fully grasped it in his heart. Of course, the key point was that Feng Jun had killed a martial master of the Tian Family on the day he executed Luo Wendao, and that man was the cousin of this one, both from Tian Familys Third Branch. So, his attitude was not surprising at all. The High-Rank Martial Warrior also snorted, The family tasked you with keeping an eye on him, not to provoke him Do you think youre stronger than Luo Wendao?
However, the other party still expressed his discontent, I just cant stand his pompous attitude. Feng Jun, with his extremely keen hearing now, overheard thesements, but he didnt careafter all, a bro cant be like currency, its impossible to make everyone like him. I do like it when others cant stand me yet cant do anything about me. In fact, he had been hesitant about whether or not toe out today to scan for nearby Spirit Stones again, but he only had about twenty-five energy points left now, which made him hesitate. Should he charge up a bit longer? Had he known it would be like this, it would have been better to just stay in the vi at Peach Blossom Valley and charge up. Before this, he hadnt considered that the appearance of those surveince devices was somewhat abrupt, and the quantity was a bitrge. He had been too excited, his thoughts a bit scattered, and wasnt considering the full picturein the end, it was because he wasntposed enough in the face of unexpected joy. To avoid suspicion that he possessed a Storage Bag, he needed toe out and move around a bit, divert everyones attention, while also giving them some room to specte. Well then, this was the perfect opportunity to scan other areas again, saving him from having to decide how to choose. And the presence of this martial master served as a side reminder to him: you muste out and show yourself from time to time, to maintain a presence. Otherwise, over time, it wasnt out of the question that house arrest could be a possibility. Keep in mind that peoples habits are formed by indulgence, and his experiences told him that this is especially true in this realm. Chapter 161: 161: Another Encounter with a Spirit Stone (Three More Votes for Monthly Pass) Chapter 161: Another Encounter with a Spirit Stone (Three More Votes for Monthly Pass) No matter what, Feng Juns current task was to seek the next Spirit Stone. Even though he hadnt made a choice, the experiences he had gone through had already made the choice for him. This was probably the trend of destiny? Feng Jun knew that his range for detecting Spirit Stones was only about a radius of three hundred meters, so he definitely needed to venture farther out and not ovep with the range of his previous searchthat would simply be too uneconomical. In fact, what he had in mind was not just to walk beyond six hundred meters, he nned to pick a pleasant spot depending on the situation. With only a few energy points left now, he had to use them carefully. While walking, he became alert and looked back. Sure enough, more than four hundred meters away, there were about a dozen Tian Family members trailing him from a distance, including the martial master and the high-rank martial warrior he had seen before. So he stopped in his tracks, and seeing that the others also stopped, he raised his voice and said, You can follow me, but you have to stay back beyond one li; otherwise, dont me me for making a move and injuring someone! Upon hearing this, the following Tian Family members were extremely annoyed, and that martial master even shouted out, We are here to provide protection, and yet the one we protect threatens to hurt us When has the Tian Family ever fallen so low? Fortunately, there was another martial master among them who shouted back, If youre unwilling to protect, just go and tell the n elders, theres no need for all this noise here! Youll only make peopleugh at the Tian Family for having no discipline!
Even the most united n was bound to have such minor disputes and oppositions; it was really quite normal. After all, even a couple spends day after day bickering, so what about such arge n? Despite their quarrels, this group of people still obediently widened their distance, maintaining roughly five hundred and thirty to forty meters in a straight line from Feng Jun. Following Feng Jun, they travelled for almost seven or eight li, eventually reaching a small peak on Mount Zhige. This was also a site for mining Jade. Near the peak, there were four or fiverge pits, but since a lot of Jade had been mined here, the miners had left for better prospects. Seeing that Feng Jun stopped at the peak, the crowd paused as well, keeping the same distance of about five hundred and forty meterswhich was still the direct distance; if you count the detours up the mountain, it was probably closer to eight or nine hundred meters. Seeing the other party stop, the Tian Family members couldnt help but discuss amongst themselves, specting why this person had stopped here. Feng Jun had been strolling aimlessly, without a particr direction in mind. When he arrived here, he had a vague feeling that it was worth a try, so he stopped. After stopping, he took out a harmonicayes, it was a harmonica meant for ying. During his university days, Xiao Feng had learned two musical instruments, one was the guitar, the other was the harmonica. The guitar was rather bulky, and he hadnt even brought it to this ne of existence; the harmonica was much simpler, easily fitting in a pocket. After taking out the harmonica, he started to y a tune of Little Apple. As for Feng Juns level of ying well? It was just for self-entertainment, not enough to provoke thoughts of violence in listeners, nothing more. However, the natives of this ne had never suffered the torment of such a divine tune. The martial master who held great resentment towards Feng Jun became irritable once more, Dammit, what the hell is this? Ive never heard such an unpleasant tune. To speak the truth, Feng Jun felt the same way; he had never understood how Little Apple became so popr. But in that moment, an intermediate-level martial warrior spoke up, his face solemn, From my judgment, this is very likely a musical transmission of a message, it being unpleasant is quite normal. His main purpose is likely to transmit some information through it. Upon hearing this, everyone illuminated with understanding and nodded, So thats it. Feng Jun yed the harmonica for a while, and figured that the tracking Tian Family members were probably baffled, then quietly took out his mobile phone, opened the WeChat interface, and with a light tap of his left hand, said, Lets go~ Returning once again before the People Nearby feature, he didnt hesitate to erase the word people and reced it with Spirit Stones.
Since he had so few energy points left, he had already decided to try this just once. His choice for this location was first because he had some expectations for this ce, and second because its a memorable spot, so if there were no Spirit Stones, he could avoid it next time. Then he delightedly discovered two purple dots, two of them, and not far ahead of him, two that were side by side. This this just proved that he was indeed destined to be the main character~ Wait a minute, that sounded a bit ambiguous?
The purple dots were about one hundred and twenty meters away from him. He exited WeChat, estimated the direction, and then walked a hundred meters before re-entering WeChat and selecting Nearby Spirit Stones again. This was why he had only nned to gamble once; detecting a Spirit Stone was just the first step. Pinpointing it would require at least another use of an energy point, and if things didnt go smoothly, it might cost two points. And he needed to conserve two energy points for entering and exiting the space as hisst measure for survival. By that calction, he could only gamble once; gambling twice would likely put himself in danger. Fortunately, his luck was good this time, and he hit the jackpot on his first try, and the subsequent positioning didnt deviate too much. Therefore, he could ascertain that the Spirit Stones were located about forty meters to his front left. However, the problematic part was, just five meters further to the front left, there was a big pit, a pit formed after mining Jade. Looking at the big pit, Feng Jun was somewhat worried. He could enter the pit, but under the watchful eyes of everyone, how could he start mining for the Spirit Stones without raising suspicion and covetousness? After some consideration, Feng Jun decided to take a risk, as he always held a belief that most of the time, one should conceal ones abilities, but always hiding ones skills was definitely not the way to go. If others never know your strength, how can they keep a respectful attitude all the time? So, he waved to the Tian Family members in the distance and yelled, Come over, two people! Upon hearing this, the Tian Family members discussed quietly among themselves and quickly sent over a martial master and a Martial Artistthe martial master with a grudge against him, however, remained where he was. Feng Jun didnt try to hide his intentions and straightforwardly stated, I want to test something here. Youd better stay back, or dont me me if there are casualties or injuries.
The beginner-level martial master hesitatedshould he listen to the other party or not? However, he made up his mind quickly and nodded with a smile, As the Divine Doctormands, I will make the arrangements immediately. He returned to where his n was gathered and gave a couple of orders, causing people to retreat two li away and used the Sound Transmission Conch to inform the n Elders. At this moment, Tian Yangni was restless, already aware that the Divine Doctor had gone out. He really wanted to follow and see what was happening, but in these past two days, he realized that many forces spies had gathered here. As the Tian Family member with the highest Cultivation Level, it was really inappropriate for him to show up frequently by the Divine Doctors side. He wanted to ingratiate himself, but would others have different thoughts upon seeing this? So, he was constantly torn, closely monitoring how the situation unfolded. Then, when he received the message from his n members, he unhesitatingly sent an Intermediate Level martial master. They both mounted horses and quickly rushed over. Once Tian Yangni arrived at the scene, he saw that his n members had already split into four squads, upying four positions, vaguely surrounding a small moundforming at least a semi-circr cordon. This was a protective measure, not an intention to attack, and he was very clear about this. However, what puzzled him was, Where did the Divine Doctor go? Why cant I see him? A n member immediately informed him that the Divine Doctor had entered a big pit that couldnt be seen from the foot of the mountain, but since they were cautioned beforehand, no one dared to get closer to review. Tian Yangni didnt have the gall, so he could only stand there, looking toward the small peak from a distance. After about fifteen minutes, Feng Jun walked out of the pit and moved over three hundred meters away before he waved his hand. Suddenly, there was a loud explosion from the pit as if the mountains were copsing and the earth was splitting, shockingly tremendous. Almost at the same time, stones of various sizes shot out from the pit; one fist-sized stone flew out for as far as four hundred meters. Even though the Tian Family members were mentally prepared, they couldnt help but be shocked. Two horses were so frightened that they neighed loudly and hopped around, wanting to flee. The people nearby rushed to calm them.
The martial master, who had always been unsatisfied with Feng Jun, was stunned for a moment before he let out a scoff, This power is just so-so. If this is all hes got, we really didnt need to retreat so far. Shut up! Tian Yangni scolded him without courtesy, If youre really unconvinced, then go and have a closer look! You brash fool, dont get other n members involved. Upon hearing this, the martial master sulkily pursed his lips, thinking to himself, what did I say wrong? The power of the explosion was clearly very ordinary. But that was all he murmured to himself; he really didnt have the courage to step forward. What was Feng Jun doing? He was using explosives for miningthe stones in the pit were extremely sturdy, and if he were to dig with tools, who knows until when he would have to dig. Thus, he decided to emte Earth Realm practices and directly use explosives for sting. Using the spikes of the Spiritual Hedgehog, he dug four deep holes, ced explosives in them, and triggered the st. Worried about damaging the Spirit Stones, he didnt use much TNT the first time. After the explosion, he entered the pit again and felt around, finding that he still hadnt encountered the warmth that would heat up his wrist. It seemed he had to continue sting. He made his decision, but now the problem was that the pit had filled withrge and small rocks because of the previous st, so if he wanted to ce more explosives, hed first have to clear the rubble. For Feng Jun, clearing the rubble wasnt too difficult a task. If necessary, he could carry these things to the Earth Realm through his Mobile Phoneof course, on Earth, he would have to pick a ce like a quarry. However, after pondering for a while, he still gave up on that idea. (Third update, calling for monthly tickets) Chapter 162: 162: Ugly Spirit Stone (1st update, congratulations to Tai Zhong 2/5) Chapter 162: Ugly Spirit Stone (1st update, congrattions to Tai Zhong 2/5) Feng Jun decided not to use spatial means to transfer the rubble, not forck of energy points. The key concern was that he wasnt sure if among these rocks, there might be some difficult bacteria or viruses. Resisting the invasion of foreign species is everyones responsibility. Feng has always been particr about such matters. However, without using such methods, clearing the rubble would not be a task that could be finished in a short time. After some thought, Feng Jun abandoned the idea of summoning the Tian Family members for assistanceexplosions were fine, but having others remove the rubble and continuing with the explosions would likely lead everyone to guess that there might be something underground that he wanted to obtain. Are the treasures desired by an Immortal easy to obtain? It wasnt easy to say whether Tian Yangni, who seemed respectful, could resist the temptation. Feng Jun vaguely remembered a saying he saw in the Earth Realm: never test the human heart, as the consequences might be something you refuse or even fail to ept. He didnt want to test the human heart either. Thus, he had no choice but to bend down and start clearing the stones himself. Seeing him re-enter the pit, the Tian Family members two miles away looked at each other in disbelief. It took a while before someone whispered, Is he going to continue? A martial master from the third squad couldnt help but murmur, If you ask me, there might be treasures in that hole, that guy Before he could finish, a muffled thud rang out, and he was sent flying backward.
Tian Yangnis face turned iron-blue as he retracted his fist, his voice chillingly firm, If you wish to seek death, no one will stop you. But if you n to drag the entire Tian Family into this then I can only do my duty, even at the expense of our ties. Remember, you wont get a second chance! His punch was meant to establish authority. Its force was incredibly fierce; while not lethal, it was certain to require a few months of recovery for the recipient. As stern as Tian Yangnis actions were, they were a necessity. As an elder of the Tian Family, he knew all too well the horrors of greed and had witnessed far too many tragedies. In his opinion, while the significant soundsing from the pit where Feng Jun was might indeed be from unearthing treasures, could it not be that he was testing Cultivation Techniques or equipment? Even if he were very certain that there were treasures in the pit that would make Immortals jealous, he may not have the courage to oppose an Immortal, not to mention it was only a possibility. However, this finesse was clear in his mind, not necessarily so to his n members. Hence, when he heard mentions of possible treasures in the pit, his first reaction was to discipline without mercythis was the essence of an elders existence. To be honest, without taking decisive action, he was quite concerned that even he could be swayed by greed. After his forceful punch, many of the Tian Family members were startled, then their eyes drooped as they did their best to appear calm. Unaware of the incident not far off, Feng Jun swiftly cleared more small areas of the pit and continued digging with the spikes of the Spiritual Hedgehog. Although there were many rocks in the pit, clearing a few small patches was not a big issue. The previous considerations that the rubble must be cleared stemmed from the fact that after two or three explosions, cleaning would inevitably be necessary; it was just a question of sooner orter. This time, he steeled his resolve and buried all four kilograms of TNT he had left, thinking to himself that if this didnt work, he would just exit to the real world, try to acquire arge amount of TNT, thene back after charging for half a month to continue. The Tian Family members, seeing Feng Jun leave the pit once again, felt somewhat puzzled inside but didnt think much of it. However, when everyone saw that Feng Jun had retreated three hundred meters and was still moving backward, some of their expressions changed instantly, and someone decisively shouted, Cover your ears! This timely suggestion came just before the explosion sounded againthis time, the st was much louder than before, with rocks flung as far as one and a half miles away. The martial master from the third squad, who was sitting cross-legged treating his wounds, suddenly opened his eyes wide and spat out a mouthful of blood. Upon seeing Feng Jun turn around once more, heading toward the pit, his expression changed dramatically. Forgoing any further talk, he used his scabbard to help himself stand with difficulty, then began to walk awayif there were to be a third time, he suspected this ce might not be safe either. Others followed suit and began to retreat, including Tian Yangni. Feng Jun entered the pit again, shaking his head slightly as he saw the scattered rubblethe power was considerable, but in terms of breaking rocks, the effect was just so-so. He couldnt help but recall a certain scene from the Earth Realm where tens of thousands of shells were fired at a mountain, lowering the peaks altitude by several metersindeed, this was also capable of sting only a few meters depth into a pit.
So, if the explosives were well-ced, arge amount of ore could be blown up, but for excavating tunnels, the effect was rather averageat least not as effective as he had imagined. It seems I have to consider a trip back to the Earth Realm, Feng Jun sighed with some regret. But the next moment, he paused, Eh? This feeling this feeling The imprint of the Stone Ring on his wrist was actually feeling slightly warm!
With that, his excitement surged, and while holding the spike of the Spiritual Hedgehog, he carefully tracked the source of the warmth. He quickly chose his spot to dig and, as he went deeper, the warmth on his wrist grew stronger. When he dug down to a depth of over three meters, he finally unearthed a Spirit Stoneor at least a rock that appeared to be one. Why appeared to be? Because the stone was brownish, not the vibrant ruby-red like the Spirit Stones he had seen before. It was roughly half a cubic meter in size and approximately egg-shaped, though its form was irregr. If not for the familiar warmth on his wrist telling him that there was energy within the stone, he would not have shown the slightest interest in this stubborn rock just by its appearance. Is this truly a Spirit Stone? Feng Jun was uncertain. Could a Spirit Stone be this unattractive? Or could it be like jade, where one must cut it open to see the true essence within? Either way, Feng Jun was certain that the energy contained in this stone far surpassed that of the Spirit Stone he had obtainedst time. By how much, he couldnt precisely say, but at least it was two to three times more. He was struggling with whether or not to cut the stone open when he suddenly felt that something was off. Upon closer inspection, he was shocked to find that the energy within the stone seemed to be slowly leaking out, quickly dissipating into the environment. This revtion rmed him So the energy in a Spirit Stone could vanish as well? At that point, he couldnt worry about the consequences. He immediately stretched out his left hand and pressed it against the unsightly stone. The next moment, he felt the familiar, almost unbearably painful surge of energy, Hiss Oh~~~ Given that his body had grown much stronger since he first entered this realm, one would think his tolerance for pain had increased significantly too. Unfortunately, this time the energy strike was far more intense and wilder than thest.
Considering that members of the Tian Family were within two kilometers, he clenched his teeth tightly, striving to make no sound. Even so, he couldnt help but let out a stifled groan through his nose, while a wild roar was firmly suppressed in his throat. This is just too miserable, Feng Jun thought bitterly The next time he returned to Earth, he definitely needed to buy some anesthetics. But given his current physical condition, would anesthetics even work? Essentially, anesthetics numb the pain nerves, which arent supposed to be good for the body As he distracted himself with these thoughts while enduring the agony, time passed without him knowing how long. Eventually, Feng Jun noticed the weight on his hand lighten until he could no longer feel any energy. The stubborn stone he had been touching showed no noticeable changes. However, the next moment, with a slight movement of his wrist, the stubborn stone instantly turned to dust, rustling as it fell into the pit. ncing at the Stone Ring mark on his wrist, which now shined with a dark purplish hue, he roughly estimated there were about five to six hundred energy points. Then, he took a look at his meridians and saw that they were filled with many tiny fracturesthe signs of internal injuries. But such injuries were not difficult to nurse back to health; one Meridian Opening Pill was more than enough, and maybe he wouldnt even need a whole one. Checking the time on his mobile phone, he realized it had taken him less than five minutes to absorb the Spirit Stone. Indeed, replenishing energy points with a Spirit Stone was incredibly fast. Heposed himself and carefully felt the surroundings, hoping to find another Spirit Stone, but sadly, he couldnt sense its presence.
After pondering briefly, he stepped out and soon left the big pit behind. Beside the pit, Feng Jun found a stone to sit on, absentmindedly scanning the area while lighting up a cigarettehe needed a moment of quiet to sort out the issues he had encountered. First, he had to admit that the depth at which the ugly Spirit Stone was located had surprised him. He had thought the Spirit Stone would be hidden deep within ayer of rock, a hundred and eighty meters down perhaps? But as it turned out, it was just around ten meters deep. How could it be so shallow? Could others really not have discovered it? Then again, he quickly realized, if this Spirit Stone could radiate energy outward, then given its unattractive appearance, it could very likely be overlooked by others. Most of those who excavate stones areborers who couldnt possibly sense the escaping energy, or spiritual energy. Even if a martial master were present, they might not be able to detect it either. Lang Zhen had once said he wouldnt recognize an Immortal Crystal, suggesting that a martial master might not sense it even if it were right in front of them, unless they held it in their hands. Meaning, even if this unsightly Spirit Stone was discovered and excavated by stone workers, the energy might have dissipatedpletely during the process. Thats what makes it a truly unobtrusive treasure~ (Extra chapter in honor of Chen Taizhongs generous nature, currently progress 2/5, calling for monthly votes.) Chapter 163: 163 Strive until you move yourself (second update) Chapter 163: Strive until you move yourself (second update) Feng Jun thought through this logic, but he still couldnt figure out why the Spirit Stone looked so unattractive. Since he couldnt figure it out, he decided not to dwell on it for now. He turned his head to nce in the distance and stood up to head down the mountain. As he walked, he waved at Tian Yangni, Come over here for a moment. Tian Yangni had already retreated two and a half miles away and couldnt hear what Feng Jun was saying. However, his eyesight was excellent, and he could immediately tell that the Divine Doctor was summoning him over. With a move of his body, he rushed over like a whirlwind. Right now, he couldnt afford to worry about being discreet or attracting less attention. It was simple; the two explosions just now made him realize a fact: Even if the other party wasnt an Immortal, anyone with such means was not someone the Tian Family could withstand. The first time they encountered each other, he had seen those explosivesone smaller and throwable, and another much more powerful, which had even left Luo Wendao in a daze. The explosions today were even more powerful than the Divine Doctors battle against Luo Wendao. In short, it seemed that the power of these explosions was cumtive and could be stacked to such an extent that, eventually, they could even blow the entire Tian n to smithereens. Therefore, Tian Yangni became even more resolute in his decision to ally with the other side. He didnt believe that spies from other powers witnessing this would be puzzledsomeone with such abilities was definitely worthy of esteemed treatment.
Feng Jun walked slowly. Seeing the other person dart over like an arrow, he nodded slightly as a greeting, then asked, Do you have the Meridian Opening Pill with you? I need to borrow one. I do! Tian Yangni replied promptly and then took out a small bottle, Is one enough? I brought two. The Tian Familys Meridian Opening Pills were not abundant, certainly not whenpared to the Yangshan Gu Family. However, the Tian n had sent arge number of Martial Cultivators to Mount Zhige this time and had considered what to do in case of a severe conflict, so they had prepared two Meridian Opening Pills just in case. Tian Yangni, being one of the highest in cultivation among the Tian Family and an elder to boot, naturally carried the pills. No need, Feng Jun shook his head decisively and said, One is enough. After epting the Meridian Opening Pill, he waved his hand to dismiss Tian Yangni. In his seemingly casual gaze, a peculiar light shed for a moment. Fortunately, it was evident that Tian Laoqi had no perception of the possible presence of Spiritual Energy nearby. Feng Jun gripped the Meridian Opening Pill as he walked into therge pit. When he was out of sight of everyone around, he nned to exit the space. He now possessed over five hundred energy points, which allowed him to enter and exit the space over a hundred times with ease; there was no need to be overly frugal. Especially since he was keen on acquiring another Spirit Stone, he had caused two explosions here today, and this ce must have been on peoples radar. If he couldnt quickly retrieve that Spirit Stone, it might cause unnecessary trouble. But it was hard to judge exactly where this Spirit Stone was hidden or how deep beneath the Earths surface ity. Feng Jun could ascertain that the Spirit Stone was no more than three hundred meters from the surface, otherwise, his mobile phone wouldnt have detected it. For such depth, he clearly needed to get more explosives and a substantial amount at that. He seriously doubted whether one ton of TNT would be sufficient. In fact, considering the poor performance of TNT in sting rock, he felt that even ten tons might not be enough. Regardless, he had to hurry back as soon as possible, and while healing, he needed to gather enough explosives. However, just as he was about to exit the space, a thought struck himwhy not try to dig a bit further down? Less than three hundred meters didnt necessarily mean it had to be one or two hundred meters deep. If it were only five or six meters, that would be quick to dig through, right? In fact, he had another concernhe worried that he couldnt obtain that much explosive back in the Earth Realm. Despite Xu Leigang being able to get his hands on artillery shells, getting tens of tons of TNT in Huaxia without strong enough connections could potentially cause significant trouble. With the mindset of saving wherever possible, he put away the Meridian Opening Pill, picked up the Spiritual Hedgehogs spike, and jumped into the pit he had just dug.
The pit was more than three meters deep, but he wasnt worried about getting out; his priority was to dig quickly. The spike of the Spiritual Hedgehog was quite handy for excavating rockyers. Feng Jun first used the spike to trace a half-meter deep circle on the rockyer, made several cuts in the middle, then released his Inner Qi to break the stones. He then picked up the broken stones and tossed them out of the pit. Once the half-meter of stone was shattered, he repeated the step and continued tracing circles. Of course, this was physically exhausting and consumed his Inner Qi. If he hadnt just advanced to the High-Rank Martial Master level, he wouldnt have dared to do this.
He worked feverishly for over half an hour, digging another three meters into the pit. Going all out meant he was both tired and hungry, so he had to stop, jump out of the pit, and call over Tian Yangni again. This time, he requested food and drink, indicating that he would need to heal for a while and hoped the other party would bring more over. Tian Yangni readily agreed, and then it took him less than ten minutes to have three horses quickly arrive, bringing arge amount of food and clean water, and even seven or eight Foundation Establishment Pills. Speaking of Foundation Establishment Pills, they really were good stuff. After swallowing two, Feng Jun felt his Inner Qi rapidly recovering. Although it was only about one-fifth of his peak level, the effect was truly immediate. He ate and drank a lot of food, rested for a while, and then re-entered the pit. The Tian Family members could only watch from afar with great curiosity but dared not approach. Tian Yangni didnt forget to instruct his kin to guard the surroundings, to prevent certain people from sneaking in and disturbing the Divine Doctor while he healed. In Tian Laoqis opinion, although he didnt know what the Divine Doctor was doing today, the fact that he was willing to borrow supplies and pills was a delightful signit meant that the two parties were growing closer. Feng Jun dug and dug. Whenever he got tired or hungry, he woulde up to eat something and rest. He dug tirelessly from noon till dusk and managed to dig another twenty or so meters deep. Such speed was truly astonishing. The volume of stone hed excavated had reached forty or fifty cubic meters. To average people of the Earth Realm, it was simply unimaginable. Towards the end, there was hardly any ce to throw the excavated stones. If carelessly discarded, they might roll back into the pit. Looking up at the dimming sky, Feng Jun sighed and felt a sense of helplessness. It seemed that mans calctions were inferior to those of heavens, and it looked like he would need to go to the Earth Realm for explosives after all. To work hard all day ande to this result was truly disappointing.
In the end, he made up his mind to dig onest time and then head straight to Earth for explosives. With the soreness in his body and healing his wounds, he could do all those on Earth anywaythe marble here doesnt move, whats there to fear? However, fortune favors the persistent. Just as he was breaking through the rocks once more, his wrist suddenly began to warm up again. This was simply terrific! Suppressing the ecstasy in his heart, he carefully felt it out and discovered that his digging was somewhat off-course, which meant he had to start digging on the side of the pit again. Because he was digging from the side, he could throw the broken stones directly into the pit. This quickened his pace. After ntingly digging more than three meters and just as it was about to getpletely dark, he finally unearthed the second Spirit Stone. This Spirit Stone was rather ugly too, slightly smaller than the one he had harvested in the morning, and its color seemed to be a bit darkernot that he could see it very clearly, as it was quite dark. What puzzled him though was that this Spirit Stone contained energy that seemed stronger than thest onebased on his senses, at least by half. Quite interesting, worth pondering over. The thought shed through Feng Juns mind, but in the next moment, he discovered that the dissipation rate of spiritual energy from this Spirit Stone was also stronger than thest. This is bad! Feng Jun took out his mobile phone, and without a second thought, he clicked into WeChat and first checked People Nearby. There was no one close by, so he checked Nearby Spirit Stones. The search results showed that apart from the Spirit Stone in front of him, there were no other Spirit Stones nearby. This meant that once he dealt with this Spirit Stone, even if someone else came here and became suspicious of the pit hed dug, they wouldnt be able to find any more Spirit Stonesat least not within a radius of three hundred meters. Realizing this, Feng Jun immediately felt relieved. Now, he had to quickly figure out this Spirit Stone and absorb it rapidly. There would be no proof left.
He had just been musing whether those bright and luxurious Spirit Stones could be inside these ugly rocks. So he picked up a quill of the Spiritual Hedgehog, aimed at the outer side of the Spirit Stone, exerted his Inner Qi, and stabbed at an angle. Spirit Stones were much harder than ordinary rocks, but with his Inner Qi fully summoned, he still managed to make a small incision about two inches deep. And then trouble arose. The energy inside the Spirit Stone, or the Spiritual Energy, started gushing out frenziedly through the notch. The originally invisible energy seemed to have taken form, and one could even faintly hear a hissing sound. It was like Feng Juns External Release of Internal Qi, but this was the Spirit Stone releasing Spiritual Energy instead. Disaster! Feng Jun immediately realized that if he didnt stop it, the sound could draw others attention. In fact, even if it didnt attract attention, he couldnt just stand by and watch. The whole reason hed been scouring the world for Spirit Stones was for the energy contained within them, right? If all that energy were to release itself, hed cry himself to death. Therefore, Feng Jun didnt even stop to think. He stretched out his left hand and used his palm to block the opening. Following that, a muffled groan was heard. If someone had been outside the pit at that moment, they might have assumed that someone was struggling with constipation while doing their business, grunting and straining in the process Chapter 164: 164: Magical Transformation (Vote for us with your monthly tickets, part 3) Chapter 164: Magical Transformation (Vote for us with your monthly tickets, part 3) Feng Jun absorbed this Spirit Stone, taking roughly seven minutes from start to finish. When the Spirit Stone finally turned to powder, he let out a breath and leaned against the stone wallzily. At this moment, he didnt want to move at all, feeling nothing but exhaustion and an aching all over. It was known that when he absorbed the first Spirit Stone, his body had already suffered a cultivation injury. Although he had immediately borrowed a Meridian Opening Pill from the Tian Family members, he had yet to take it. Then he was frantically mining rocks, digging with all his might, non-stop digging, aside from eating and drinking, he never rested. In such a condition, even a High-Rank Martial Master would be half-dead from exhaustion. Afterward, he absorbed the second Spirit Stone, and the internal injury worsened. Now, the fact that he could still forcefully sit leaning against the stone wall was already quite remarkable. He gasped for dozens of breaths, then suddenly felt something off. With the dwindling daylight, he reached out, only to draw in a sharp breath, What the mushrooms? On the stone wall of the hole he had just dug out today, there was a mushroom that had grown, with a cap the size of a goose egg!
Without a doubt, this part of the stone wall was exactly where the Spirit Stone had sprayed out energy, and this mushroom was able to grow sorge in just a few minutes, and still be attached to the stone wall, clearly because it had been bathed in Spiritual Energy. This thing could not be seen by others! Feng Jun applied some force with his hand and yanked the mushroom off, carefully stuffing it into his backpack while taking out his mobile phone, turning on the shlight to see if there was anything left on the stone wall. There truly was nothing remaining, he couldnt see any traces, nor could he feel any reaction of energy when he touched it with his left hand. However, after this incident, he no longer wanted to stay at the bottom of the hole. With a few pushes off with his legs, he easily leaped out of the twenty-plus meter pit. Then, with a few waves of his hands, he pushed the various sized rocks toward the hole. This wasnt so much about destroying the evidence as it was about not drawing too much attention to the pit. After all, pushing them downwards didnt require much effort. As he pushed the rocks, the noise was loud and startling, especially therger ones that fell into the deep pit, which could even shake the ground a bit. The Tian Family members in the distance noticed, and they chose a loud-mouthed fellow to yell out a question, Divine Doctor, do you need our help? No need, Feng Jun replied in a deep voice, shoving more stones down. When it was nearly done, he lit a cigarette with a flick of his hand and, making use of the fading light, quickly departed. Todays gains were quite substantial. He nned to go back and have a good rest and recovery for a couple of days, then walk around to see if he could find other Spirit Stones. To be honest, the test he had conducted with the second Spirit Stone today was a bit disappointing. He felt that he could have done better, but nightfall and the increased presence of Tian Family members around made it inconvenient. The journey back was silent, and he returned to the small courtyard built of Jade. Lang Zhen was very diligent, standing guard outside the study. When he saw Tian Yangni apanying Feng Jun as he walked in, Lang Zhen nced at Feng Junsplexion and couldnt help but express his surprise, Divine Doctor, what what happened to you? Severalmps lit the courtyard as bright as day, and anyone could see that the Divine Doctors face was off. Feng Jun didnt mention that he hadnt taken the Meridian Opening Pill, not wanting to cause unnecessary spection from Tian Laoqi, and simply responded indifferently, Today I conducted some tests, well, its nothing serious, go and prepare the meal. Then he went into his bedroom, took out a Meridian Opening Pill, and handed it back to Tian Yangni. Tian Yangni really wanted to refuse it, but Feng Juns expression darkened, and he obediently took it. During the meal, the Deng Family Brothers also returned. When they saw Feng Junsplexion, they were both slightly shocked they knew the Divine Doctor had been on a certain hilltop all day, conducting some tests, but the Tian Family had kept it under tight wraps, preventing ordinary people from going there. The brothers didnt expect that the Divine Doctorsplexion would be so poor. They couldnt help but voice their concern, asking what had happened.
Feng Jun didnt bother to answer, simply stating that these matters didnt concern them and if they had that time, they might as well help him out. The help he needed was, of course, theying of cables and instation of a surveince system. In the morning, it wasnt advisable for him to reveal these things, but after an entire day, there was no need to keep them hidden any longer. Particrly fortunate was that from this moment to the end of the Hai watch, the Deng Family Brothers had no guard duties; they typically only started their shifts at midnight. With nothing else to do at present, they joined Lang Zhen in listening to the Divine Doctors exnations. In fact, among the three, Deng Lao Er was the most receptive to new things; he was the first to grasp Feng Juns exnations.
However, the surveince system from Earth Realm was still a bit tooplex for the natives of this ne. In fact, they had no concept of what instion meant, let alone terms like shielding. Deng Lao Er didnt grasp it either, but when he tried to operate it, he immediately ran into problems. In the end, he even asked indignantly, If the wires have to be stripped to be twisted together, why bother putting a cover on them in the first ce? Lang Zhen subtly suggested actually, hiring a few more people wouldnt cost much. This statement was urate. In this realm, the cost ofbor was very low, and hiring people was much cheaper than installing surveince equipment. Feng Jun was talked to the edge of a rampage by their words but in the end, he could only sigh, Alright, tomorrow welly four lines at the four corners of the yard, and each of you take turns going over them by hand Its more effective to do it once yourself than to look at it a thousand times. Since that was the case, it was impossible to do any more work today. Feng Jun returned to his bedroom and closed the door, then he took the Meridian Opening Pill. He had been impacted by Spiritual Energy twice today and had sustained not insignificant damage, but generally speaking, these were only potential problems. After taking the Meridian Opening Pill, a moist and nourishing energy arose, gently healing those tiny cracks. It took only about three hours for his body to significantly recover. It was like having several small cuts, which could heal naturally over time, but if treated with hemostatic and anti-inmmatory medicine, the effect would be much better. All he needed to do was to maintain a gentle recuperation over the next few days, and the cracks would heal without medication, leaving no underlying issues. Truth be told, it was somewhat wasteful to use such a precious Meridian Opening Pill for this purpose. It was around two oclock in the morning, in the dead of night when Feng Jun stopped his Tun Na exercises, got up, and warmed up some leftover food in the microwave, eating hungrily. After eating, he went outside and strolled around the yard to check if anything was amiss. Due to the Wonderful Hand Pavilion martial masters nocturnal intrusion a few days ago, the yard zed with light at night, especially the additional searchlights facing outward, making it quite difficult for anyone to sneak in.
However, to be honest, Feng Jun didnt need to make these nightly rounds. The Nearby People function on his mobile phone was sufficient for observing whether anyone was infiltrating the area. Still, he felt it was necessary to take a walk outside. Firstly, the detection range of Nearby People was too small, only thirty meters, which was not secure enough. Secondly, he wanted to disguise the fact that a lot of things had appeared in his room. Generating some activity would confuse anyone watching, making it easier to conceal the truth. He wandered around the perimeter of the yard for about twenty minutes and encountered a three-person patrol squad from the Tian Family. Seeing that there was nothing to do, he returned to his room. This little bit of activity was akin to aiding his digestion. Once back in his room, he continued to meditate and didnt charge any devices. This wasnt because he had found a way to look for Spirit Stones and deemed such a small amount of energy recharge insignificant. The fact was he still had some minor injuries. Moreover, the diesel fuel he had brought was running low. For the next few days, he nned to search thoroughly for Spirit Stones around the area. He didnt want to return to Earth just yet, so it seemed wise to conserve what diesel he had left. When dawn just started to break, Feng Jun finished his exercises and got up, intending to go out. After thinking for a moment, he took out his mobile phone instead. He opened the Nearby People function he wanted to see if his odd behavior from yesterday had prompted the Tian Family to secretly station someone nearby. The next moment, he was startled: There were originally five red dots around me, so why have they turned into ten? The five red dots were definitely Lang Zhen, the Deng Family Brothers, and the siblings Feifei and Huan Huan. But what was with the five additional red dots? Upon closer inspection, he was overjoyed: It turned out that no one had stealthily invaded, but rather his detection range had expanded. The light circle on the screen was still the size of a ping pong ball, but at this moment, he intuitively swiped on the screen, and as expected, the circle expanded to the size of a tennis ball in an instant. However, this was the limit. It couldnt be expanded further.
Feng Jun was marveling at this urrence. He was eager to discover what changes two Spirit Stones had brought him, so he tapped on Nearby Spirit Stones to check on the one at the riverbed. The Spirit Stone was no longer at the edge of the circle but was instead closer to the center. After more testing, Feng Jun finally confirmed that his detection range had indeed doubled. The radius for detecting nearby people was around sixty meters, while the radius for detecting nearby minerals was up to six hundred meters. Moreover, he could zoom in and out on the map. Although he could only zoom at a one-to-one ratio, it was still better than nothing, right? Finally, its not just Nearby People anymore, Feng Jun murmured softly. Then, he meticulously searched the vicinity again, only to be disappointed to find that, despite the doubled radius and quadrupled area, there was still only that one Spirit Stone. He couldnt help feeling a little unsatisfied, even though he was well aware that Spirit Stones were extremely rare in this realm. However, during these short few days, he had found three Spirit Stones. Maybetely, Ive been having quite an easy time, Feng Jun thought to himself, reflecting on his attitude. Yet at the same time, he couldnt help but click on the Spirit Stone again. Then, a line of text appeared: A coalescing Spirit Stone, time until formation: three to four thousand years. Immediately after that, the empty house he was in began to shake violently (Third update has arrived, summoning monthly tickets for thest two days.) Chapter 164: Magical Transformation (Vote for us with your monthly tickets, part 3) Chapter 164: Magical Transformation (Vote for us with your monthly tickets, part 3) Feng Jun absorbed this Spirit Stone, taking roughly seven minutes from start to finish. When the Spirit Stone finally turned to powder, he let out a breath and leaned against the stone wallzily. At this moment, he didnt want to move at all, feeling nothing but exhaustion and an aching all over. It was known that when he absorbed the first Spirit Stone, his body had already suffered a cultivation injury. Although he had immediately borrowed a Meridian Opening Pill from the Tian Family members, he had yet to take it. Then he was frantically mining rocks, digging with all his might, non-stop digging, aside from eating and drinking, he never rested. In such a condition, even a High-Rank Martial Master would be half-dead from exhaustion. Afterward, he absorbed the second Spirit Stone, and the internal injury worsened. Now, the fact that he could still forcefully sit leaning against the stone wall was already quite remarkable. He gasped for dozens of breaths, then suddenly felt something off. With the dwindling daylight, he reached out, only to draw in a sharp breath, What the mushrooms? On the stone wall of the hole he had just dug out today, there was a mushroom that had grown, with a cap the size of a goose egg! Without a doubt, this part of the stone wall was exactly where the Spirit Stone had sprayed out energy, and this mushroom was able to grow sorge in just a few minutes, and still be attached to the stone wall, clearly because it had been bathed in Spiritual Energy. This thing could not be seen by others! Feng Jun applied some force with his hand and yanked the mushroom off, carefully stuffing it into his backpack while taking out his mobile phone, turning on the shlight to see if there was anything left on the stone wall. There truly was nothing remaining, he couldnt see any traces, nor could he feel any reaction of energy when he touched it with his left hand. However, after this incident, he no longer wanted to stay at the bottom of the hole. With a few pushes off with his legs, he easily leaped out of the twenty-plus meter pit. Then, with a few waves of his hands, he pushed the various sized rocks toward the hole. This wasnt so much about destroying the evidence as it was about not drawing too much attention to the pit. After all, pushing them downwards didnt require much effort. As he pushed the rocks, the noise was loud and startling, especially therger ones that fell into the deep pit, which could even shake the ground a bit. The Tian Family members in the distance noticed, and they chose a loud-mouthed fellow to yell out a question, Divine Doctor, do you need our help? No need, Feng Jun replied in a deep voice, shoving more stones down. When it was nearly done, he lit a cigarette with a flick of his hand and, making use of the fading light, quickly departed. Todays gains were quite substantial. He nned to go back and have a good rest and recovery for a couple of days, then walk around to see if he could find other Spirit Stones. To be honest, the test he had conducted with the second Spirit Stone today was a bit disappointing. He felt that he could have done better, but nightfall and the increased presence of Tian Family members around made it inconvenient. The journey back was silent, and he returned to the small courtyard built of Jade. Lang Zhen was very diligent, standing guard outside the study. When he saw Tian Yangni apanying Feng Jun as he walked in, Lang Zhen nced at Feng Junsplexion and couldnt help but express his surprise, Divine Doctor, what what happened to you? Severalmps lit the courtyard as bright as day, and anyone could see that the Divine Doctors face was off. Feng Jun didnt mention that he hadnt taken the Meridian Opening Pill, not wanting to cause unnecessary spection from Tian Laoqi, and simply responded indifferently, Today I conducted some tests, well, its nothing serious, go and prepare the meal. Then he went into his bedroom, took out a Meridian Opening Pill, and handed it back to Tian Yangni. Tian Yangni really wanted to refuse it, but Feng Juns expression darkened, and he obediently took it. During the meal, the Deng Family Brothers also returned. When they saw Feng Junsplexion, they were both slightly shocked they knew the Divine Doctor had been on a certain hilltop all day, conducting some tests, but the Tian Family had kept it under tight wraps, preventing ordinary people from going there. The brothers didnt expect that the Divine Doctorsplexion would be so poor. They couldnt help but voice their concern, asking what had happened. Feng Jun didnt bother to answer, simply stating that these matters didnt concern them and if they had that time, they might as well help him out. The help he needed was, of course, theying of cables and instation of a surveince system. In the morning, it wasnt advisable for him to reveal these things, but after an entire day, there was no need to keep them hidden any longer. Particrly fortunate was that from this moment to the end of the Hai watch, the Deng Family Brothers had no guard duties; they typically only started their shifts at midnight. With nothing else to do at present, they joined Lang Zhen in listening to the Divine Doctors exnations. In fact, among the three, Deng Lao Er was the most receptive to new things; he was the first to grasp Feng Juns exnations. However, the surveince system from Earth Realm was still a bit tooplex for the natives of this ne. In fact, they had no concept of what instion meant, let alone terms like shielding. Deng Lao Er didnt grasp it either, but when he tried to operate it, he immediately ran into problems. In the end, he even asked indignantly, If the wires have to be stripped to be twisted together, why bother putting a cover on them in the first ce? Lang Zhen subtly suggested actually, hiring a few more people wouldnt cost much. This statement was urate. In this realm, the cost ofbor was very low, and hiring people was much cheaper than installing surveince equipment. Feng Jun was talked to the edge of a rampage by their words but in the end, he could only sigh, Alright, tomorrow welly four lines at the four corners of the yard, and each of you take turns going over them by hand Its more effective to do it once yourself than to look at it a thousand times. Since that was the case, it was impossible to do any more work today. Feng Jun returned to his bedroom and closed the door, then he took the Meridian Opening Pill. He had been impacted by Spiritual Energy twice today and had sustained not insignificant damage, but generally speaking, these were only potential problems. After taking the Meridian Opening Pill, a moist and nourishing energy arose, gently healing those tiny cracks. It took only about three hours for his body to significantly recover. It was like having several small cuts, which could heal naturally over time, but if treated with hemostatic and anti-inmmatory medicine, the effect would be much better. All he needed to do was to maintain a gentle recuperation over the next few days, and the cracks would heal without medication, leaving no underlying issues. Truth be told, it was somewhat wasteful to use such a precious Meridian Opening Pill for this purpose. It was around two oclock in the morning, in the dead of night when Feng Jun stopped his Tun Na exercises, got up, and warmed up some leftover food in the microwave, eating hungrily. After eating, he went outside and strolled around the yard to check if anything was amiss. Due to the Wonderful Hand Pavilion martial masters nocturnal intrusion a few days ago, the yard zed with light at night, especially the additional searchlights facing outward, making it quite difficult for anyone to sneak in. However, to be honest, Feng Jun didnt need to make these nightly rounds. The Nearby People function on his mobile phone was sufficient for observing whether anyone was infiltrating the area. Still, he felt it was necessary to take a walk outside. Firstly, the detection range of Nearby People was too small, only thirty meters, which was not secure enough. Secondly, he wanted to disguise the fact that a lot of things had appeared in his room. Generating some activity would confuse anyone watching, making it easier to conceal the truth. He wandered around the perimeter of the yard for about twenty minutes and encountered a three-person patrol squad from the Tian Family. Seeing that there was nothing to do, he returned to his room. This little bit of activity was akin to aiding his digestion. Once back in his room, he continued to meditate and didnt charge any devices. This wasnt because he had found a way to look for Spirit Stones and deemed such a small amount of energy recharge insignificant. The fact was he still had some minor injuries. Moreover, the diesel fuel he had brought was running low. For the next few days, he nned to search thoroughly for Spirit Stones around the area. He didnt want to return to Earth just yet, so it seemed wise to conserve what diesel he had left. When dawn just started to break, Feng Jun finished his exercises and got up, intending to go out. After thinking for a moment, he took out his mobile phone instead. He opened the Nearby People function he wanted to see if his odd behavior from yesterday had prompted the Tian Family to secretly station someone nearby. The next moment, he was startled: There were originally five red dots around me, so why have they turned into ten? The five red dots were definitely Lang Zhen, the Deng Family Brothers, and the siblings Feifei and Huan Huan. But what was with the five additional red dots? Upon closer inspection, he was overjoyed: It turned out that no one had stealthily invaded, but rather his detection range had expanded. The light circle on the screen was still the size of a ping pong ball, but at this moment, he intuitively swiped on the screen, and as expected, the circle expanded to the size of a tennis ball in an instant. However, this was the limit. It couldnt be expanded further. Feng Jun was marveling at this urrence. He was eager to discover what changes two Spirit Stones had brought him, so he tapped on Nearby Spirit Stones to check on the one at the riverbed. The Spirit Stone was no longer at the edge of the circle but was instead closer to the center. After more testing, Feng Jun finally confirmed that his detection range had indeed doubled. The radius for detecting nearby people was around sixty meters, while the radius for detecting nearby minerals was up to six hundred meters. Moreover, he could zoom in and out on the map. Although he could only zoom at a one-to-one ratio, it was still better than nothing, right? Finally, its not just Nearby People anymore, Feng Jun murmured softly. Then, he meticulously searched the vicinity again, only to be disappointed to find that, despite the doubled radius and quadrupled area, there was still only that one Spirit Stone. He couldnt help feeling a little unsatisfied, even though he was well aware that Spirit Stones were extremely rare in this realm. However, during these short few days, he had found three Spirit Stones. Maybetely, Ive been having quite an easy time, Feng Jun thought to himself, reflecting on his attitude. Yet at the same time, he couldnt help but click on the Spirit Stone again. Then, a line of text appeared: A coalescing Spirit Stone, time until formation: three to four thousand years. Immediately after that, the empty house he was in began to shake violently (Third update has arrived, summoning monthly tickets for thest two days.) Chapter 165: Evolution (First Update Celebrating 3/5 for Chen Taizhong) Chapter 165: Evolution (First Update Celebrating 3/5 for Chen Taizhong) The house is shaking? Feng Jun got quite a scare, and with a single thought, he exited WeChat. After stepping outside, his heart was still pounding nonstop. Could it be a mistake? That house seemed to be virtual inside the mobile phone, how could it shake just like in reality? The next moment, with two beeps, the mobile phone shut down! Only then did Feng Jun realize that it was the imminent shutdown of the mobile phone that caused the instability of the virtual house. This logic seems wless, but what would have be of him if he hadnt exited in time? The thought of this consequence was terrifying. Then, he started to recall what he had done to cause the rapid battery drain on his phone. Well, he did have a lot of fun in People Nearby and Spirit Stones Nearby, performed various tests, andpared the scale, which indeed might have overlooked the phone battery factor. Anyway, todays chilling experience would be an unforgettable memory, and in the days toe, he would absolutely not overlook any behavior potentially rted to battery life again, considering it a lesson learned. Next, he turned his attention to another matterwhat exactly is an unformed Spirit Stone? Literally, it wasnt hard to guess that these were Spirit Stones that had not yet taken shape, and as for that stone at the bottom of the river, Spirit Stones Nearby also had a descriptionit was three to four thousand years away from forming. Thinking of the two crude Spirit Stones he found during the day, Feng Jun had a burgeoning insight:pared to that gem-like, luxurious, and dazzling Spirit Stone, these two ugly things could really only be considered semi-finished products. To make an analogy, in Earth Realm, due to different degrees of coalification, peat and lignite represent the lowest quality coal, bituminous coal is slightly better, and anthracite is the highest quality. Top-grade anthracite is sold by the gram, andpared to it, those coals sold by the ton should roll as far away as they can. So, unformed Spirit Stones are probably like peat that has not reached the level of anthracite, right? Feng Jun liked to be meticulous about things, but once he found a usible reason, he temporarily put the matter aside and began to ponder the next issue: what exactly happened to me that caused the information about this Spirit Stone to change? It was only then that he rolled up the sleeve on his left wrist and looked at the mark of the Stone Ring. He was taken aback when he lookedit was a greenish-ck mark before, but now it had turned red! Feng Jun was quite concerned about this mark, and for fear that others might find it peculiar, he would deliberately cover it with his sleeve when people were around. Only in private would he reveal it for contemtion. When he left the pit yesterday, it was already dark, so he hadnt bothered to check the markafter all, the first Spirit Stone had already charged the energy points to over five hundred, so there was no immediate need to worry about it. Who would have thought that after absorbing the second Spirit Stone, the mark on his hand had evolved into red! Evolved? Yes, he believed it to be an evolution, because before this, he had only seen the words Spirit Stone Ore at the bottom of the river, and only after the mark turned red did information about unformed Spirit Stones appear. It took Feng Jun the better half of the day to sort out the sequence of events. He collected his thoughts and couldnt help bute up with an idea: if thats the case, the rted messages in People Nearby should also have increased in information, right? Then, he took out another mobile phone, ready to turn it on and test, but suddenly remembered, isnt my n now to rest and heal while trying to collect as many Spirit Stones as possible? The red mark on his wrist was unusually bright now, clearly containing a decent amount of energy points, but why would he everin about having too many of those? Moreover, he was genuinely injured now; in the past couple of days, for the sake of scouting, he had frequently entered and exited his mobile phone, exhausting himself so much that he had to take a break to recover. Although during this period of recuperation he had the fortune of advancing to High-Rank Martial Master, it was undeniable: frequent movement in and out of the mobile phone not only consumed a lot of energy points but also put a great strain on his body. Therefore, he decided to temporarily stop testing People Nearby. After all, adventure was in his hands, not borrowed, so there was no need to rush the tests. The real priority was to go out every day for a jaunt, pick one or two spots to test, and see if he could find more Spirit Stones. Once he had made up his mind, he gathered his emotions, did some Tun Na breathing exercises, and then went out for breakfast. Feifei had risen very early and had already prepared breakfast. The Deng Family Brothers came over sluggishly, while Lang Zhen practiced sword moves in the courtyard before joining them for breakfastever since he got Luo Wendaos treasure sword, he had been practicing his sword techniques frequently. Feng Jun couldnt help but mention the Mystic Element Sword Technique to him again, to which Deng Lao Da unusually spoke up, My father heard from an expert that this sword technique must beprehended on ones own, not discussed with others. Feng Jun was willing to take advice, so upon hearing that, he could only nod resignedly. ncing around, he identally noticed Feifei staring wide-eyed, listening to their conversation about sword practice. After breakfast and a short rest, Feng Jun led the trio, setting up a surveince line himself and installing a camera on the side of the courtyard wall. He then watched as Deng Lao Erid another surveince line. This thing is tricky to talk about, but once youve had a go at it, thats all there is to it, really seeing something a thousand times is not as good as doing it once. The remaining work, Feng Jun left to them to handle, while he himself slung his backpack over his shoulder and once again set out. Simrly, less than two hundred meters after exiting the courtyard, he bumped into Tian Family members again, and this time even Tian Yangni showed up. However, the calctions of the Tian Family members were doomed to fail. For two consecutive days, Feng Jun chose two different locations to meditate and practice Tun Na, but no booming explosions urred. Although Divine Doctor had forbidden them froming within five hundred meters, everyone could see that all he did was pick a spot and then sit down to meditate and practice breathing exercises. The Tian Family members were quite frustrated, wondering what the Divine Doctor was actually up to. Feng Jun was even more vexed. Despite choosing two spots for meditation, in reality, he had also searched for nearby Spirit Stones twice on his way. Including the two sites he thought might have Spirit Stones, he had searched four ces in these two days. Yet, he found nothing, and bear in mind, his search radius had now reached six hundred meters, not the three hundred meters it had been before. Feng Jun was truly unhappy: This isnt right, back when I barely knew anything, Spirit Stones were at my fingertips, and now with the theory in ce and energy points abundant, I cant find any Spirit Stones? If he hadnt been determined to heal his injuries while slowly searching for Spirit Stones, he might have already started arge-scale searchthis was just too infuriating. The next evening, after Feng Jun returned and had dinner, he was just about to check the instation of the surveince lines, as he would set up and calibrate the sensors if everything was in order. But then Tian Yangni requested an audience, saying that the Tian Family had found about a dozen Cultivation Techniques and sought Divine Doctors appraisal. When Feng Jun heard that there were about a dozen Cultivation Techniques, he met with him and after looking through them, they indeed existed. There were sets with nine diagrams, eighteen diagrams, and even a basic Cultivation Technique that Lang Zhen had practiced back in the day. There were three sets of Nine Forms Twenty-Seven Diagrams. ording to Tian Yangni, ordinary Martial Cultivators without a solid foundation usually practiced the Eighteen Diagrams set. Only those from well-resourced families couldplete the Twenty-Seven Diagrams set. Therefore, these three Cultivation Techniques were quite precious, impossible to buy in the open market, and if one tried to purchase them from another family, it would lead to fierce contention. Lang Zhen and the Deng Family Brothers confirmed that this was true, and Lone Wolf provided an evaluation, saying that if one were to buy them with money, just these three sets would be worth at least three hundred taels of Goldand thats if you could even find them for sale. Along with the other Cultivation Techniques, the total value approached four hundred taels of Gold. Feng Jun didnt hesitate and went straight inside the house to take out twenty-five kilograms of Gold, considering the excess as a tip for their trouble. Tian Yangni didnt want to take it, but Divine Doctor coldly spoke up, Are you saying that you wont be willing to collect Cultivation Techniques for me in the future? This question was toopelling, and Tian Laoqi had no choice but to ept the Gold reluctantly, and at the same time inquired whether Divine Doctor would be going out in the following days. Actually, he wanted to ask about the reason Divine Doctor went out, but he really couldnt just ask outright. Feng Jun indicated that whether he went out or not depended on his mood, it was none of their concern, nor did he insist on them apanying him. Tian Yangni dared not say more and could only leave with the Gold, feeling dejected. Just as Feng Jun was about to put away the Cultivation Techniques, he identally caught Feifeis eager gaze. After a moment of contemtion, he asked with a smile, Do you also want to cultivate? Feifei nodded vigorously, her eyes brimming with hope as she dared not utter a single word. Feng Jun pondered for a moment then turned to nce at Lang Zhen, asking with interest, Old Lang, what do you think she should practice? He wasnt just helping Feifei with the question but also wanted to learn how to choose a suitable Cultivation Technique, so he couldter select one appropriate for Xu Leigang. Lang Zhen replied with a wry smile, Youre asking the wrong person. Those who can determine which Cultivation Technique is suitable for themselvese from great ns with legacies. I am from a humble background, I dont understand these things Maybe let her practice my set? Its at least safe. The Cultivation Technique that Lang Zhen practiced was quite ordinary. The reason he achieved sess in his cultivation was due to his own understanding and hard work, and of course, we cant rule out the possibility of exceptional talent. Upon hearing this, Feifei nodded her tiny head, indicating her willingness to ept this technique. At that moment, Deng Lao Er spoke up, Why dont we ask the Tian Family if they can help test Feifeis physique? With so many Cultivation Techniques to choose from, it would be a shame not to be selective. Seek aid from the Tian Family again? Feng Jun was a bit averse to the idea, but in the next moment, his eyes lit up: I still have Neighborhood Scanning. (Additional update delivered, celebrating Silver Mengs Prime Ministers Broadmindedness, Chen Taizhong, current progress 3/5, with just a day and a half left, loudly calling for monthly votes.) Chapter 166: Secret Technique (Part 2) Chapter 166: Secret Technique (Part 2) People nearby gave Feng Jun another surprise, indeed, after the imprint evolved, there was more information about the people nearby. The information about Feifei indicated that her physical constitution was bnced in the Five Elements, with the Wood and Gold Attributes being rtively weak, and the Water Attribute not particrly strong either; at the same time, the Yin and Yang energies within her were imbnced, with an overly heavy Yin Energy. As Feng Jun spent more time here, his understanding of cultivation was no longer utterly dark. From this, he judged that Feifei, having lost her parents at a young age and needing to support her younger brother, was severely malnourished, and under considerable psychological stress. Now that she was with Feng Juns group, her nutrition could keep up, and her mood had improved, but to make up for the deficit from before was not a matter of a moment; it would take at least three to five months of recuperation. If the Wood Attribute is weak, that means the vitality is not thriving. How could sheck vitality at such a young age? With such analysis, he understood what Feifei needed most now was to recover her health and then practice cultivation techniques specialized in the Yin Attribute and Water Attribute. Then, as water nurtures wood, and wood can generate fire, with the increase in the Fire Attribute, the overly dense Yin Energy could be suppressed. Based on this analysis, Feng Jun selected the appropriate cultivation technique. Fortunately, it was a set of Nine Forms Twenty-Seven Diagrams, suitable for women to practice, focusing on the Water Attribute. Deng Lao Er was out of the loop and smiled as he spoke, Divine Doctor, of the four secret techniques, only one is suitable for women. If you have the intention, give it to her directly. Why trouble us for introductions? The so-called secret techniques were like the Twenty-Seven Diagrams. The Tian Family had helped purchase three sets. Before that, their n had also taken out their own secret techniques, exchanging it with Feng Jun for the technique he obtained from Luo Wendao. Feng Jun nced at him expressionlessly, This technique suits her. As for the others youre thinking too much. No way? Deng Lao Er was shocked after hearing this, If you ask me, it just seems like her Fire Attribute is strong and she is of an age where her body is growing rapidly; her vitality must certainly be abundant. Wood generates fire If she begins cultivation now, she may even turn it into pure Yin Fire, wouldnt that be great? What he said was nearly correct; everyone could feel that Feifeis Fire Attribute was decent. Although it was rare to see women practicing techniques heavily concentrated on the Fire Attribute, it was not unheard of. But Feng Jun knew better. That guy got one thing right in his analysis, but the rest was all wrong. Missing the mark by a hairbreadth is as good as being wrong by a thousand mileswho says a childs vitality is always vigorous? Thus, he snorted coldly, Her vitality is not vigorous, it will take several months of recuperation before she can start cultivation. Hearing this, Feifei couldnt help but pout in disappointment. Wait several more months? Lang Zhen, upon hearing this, nodded thoughtfully, If her vitality isnt strong, then it makes sense. Cultivating a Fire Attribute technique would be half as effective; its simply a waste of time Divine Doctor, can you really discern all this? Feng Jun nodded, Hmm, I just tried a bit, and fortunately, I could see some things. Divine Doctor, can you help me have a look too? Deng Tianruis eyes lit up, Ive always felt that the cultivation technique doesnt fit me very well. Are you serious? Deng Lao Da looked at him very displeased, Your cultivation speed might surpass mine soon, and the old man actually had a fortune teller assess your attributes specially. After saying this, he turned toward Feng Jun, Divine Doctor, I really might have practiced the wrong technique. Can you help me check? It was truly unexpected; Deng Tianxiang was never a talkative person, and he was quite steady in speech and behavior. To think that he would harbor such thoughts at this momentit really showed that appearances can be deceiving. But Feng Jun was not going to indulge their whims. He shook his head, Youre not going to abandon your cultivation level to start over, so whats the point in me checking? If it turns out to be unsuitable, it will just cause needless concern. I can start over, Deng Lao Da stated with strong conviction, If the technique really doesnt match me well, its still not toote to abandon my cultivation level and start anew. Im resolute enough to do that but first, I need to know whether its a good match, right? He truly had the determination of someone who had been groomed as a n leader since childhoodresolute when it matters, with sufficient mettle. However, Feng Jun didnt see it that way, and he even felt a bit displeased. First to help you check as if I owe you? So he declined quite bluntly, I have to pay a price to check these things, and you should know that, shouldnt you? Like other lesser advanced nes, there were fortune tellers here as well, though most were also part-time geomancers or even doctors, mainly earning their keep. Despite a few possessing real skills, whether one could encounter them depended on luck. Those real fortune tellers could discern the differences in peoples constitutions and even offer cultivation advice. However, such renowned top-notch fortune tellers were not only expensive but also subject to opportunity. When the Deng family head hired a fortune teller for his second son, it must have been someone of that caliber. Upon hearing Feng Jun demandpensation, Deng Lao Da began with a start but then smiled and nodded, No problem at all, Divine Doctor. Our rtionship with you is merely that of an employer, we certainly cant expect you to work for free. While saying this, he couldnt help but nce at Feifeishe was just hired to cook, so why did she get such a good deal? Im helping her because I want to, Feng Jun noticed that look and spoke coldly, Im not afraid to tell you that the price Ive paid cannot bepensated with money, and Im not short on cash! As the sessor being groomed by the n, Deng Lao Da had the ability to keep hisposure to some extent, but he was after all a young man not yet twenty, and these words choked him up a bit. Then Divine Doctor, you tell me what you want, Ill think of a way. Feng Juns face darkened as he spoke icily, Im treating her for free, not only because shes young but also because her parents are gone, if I can lend a hand, then I will. Then, his voice rose slightly, And you? Deng Tianxiang, your parents are alive. I wont say anything else, but if you really practiced the wrong cultivation technique the very wrong kind, do you think Master Deng wouldnt notice? By the end, his voice had be quite stern, not because he wanted to charge a fee, but because he felt the other partys idea was simply too muchhave you ever considered the painstaking efforts of your parents? Hearing this, Deng Lao Das face turned pale in an instant, and then he knelt down on one knee, Thank you for the instruction, Divine Doctor. Indeed, I am in the wrong. Seeing this, Deng Lao Er also knelt down reluctantly on one knee, Divine Doctor, my initial words were in jest, I meant no disrespect to my parents. Feng Jun waved his hand dismissively, speaking with diminished interest, A joke just know when to stop, I wasnt concerned, as long as you both keep diligently working. In the future, if something is not right with you, I wont sit idly by either. Lets leave it at that. Having said that, he turned and returned to his room, closing the door behind him. The Deng Family brothers stood up, casting a tentative nce at Lang Zhen. In the end, it was Deng Lao Er who asked in a low voice, Brother Wolf, the Divine Doctor isnt really angry, is he? Lang Zhen nced at the two of them irritably, To make the Divine Doctor angry, the two of you still have a long way to go. But remembersome disrespectful jokes are better not made carelessly. I understand, replied Deng Lao Er sheepishly, then, looking at the tightly closed door, couldnt help but specte in his mind: What is the Divine Doctor nning to do? What did Feng Jun n to do? He was going back to the Earth Realm! Though he had found a way to look for Spirit Stones, it seemed that he wouldnt be able to find them effectively in the short term, and his time here wasnt brief. His diesel fuel was running low and he had no explosives left. Before securing a stable supply of Spirit Stones, charging his generator was an effective way to supplement his energy reserves. Always think of the day during the day, dont wait until you have no time to wish you had thought when you had timeevery little bit adds up, even a mosquito is still meat. As for explosives, he nned to procure arge quantity of them when he returned, even though he still had some grenades and shells at hand. But these items had different usage scopespared to explosives and couldnt rece each other. Additionally, the Stone Ring imprint on his wrist had evolved, definitely requiring some further exploration. Conducting these tests in the Earth Realm was less conspicuous, and besides, there he had ess to a dedicated power line for constant recharging. Of course, there were various other factors, such as he had been single for quite a while now, cough cough, you know what I mean When Feng Jun reappeared in his vi at Peach Blossom Valley, he brought back two tons of high-grade Jade, and not only that, he had just received a Cultivation Technique and over a hundred Body Tempering Pills. Entering the room, he didnt know why, but he suddenly felt a sense of unfamiliarity in his heart. But the next moment, he dismissed this emotion, selecting a cylindrical piece of Jade from the ones he brought with him. Last time, he had given Sister Hong a pair of Stone Balls, and Wang Haifeng hadined for a long while, saying he favored beauty over friendship. This time, he intended to give his sparring friend a gift. However, this item was collected from his Mobile Phone space and hadnt been finely crafted, so he needed to find a ce to carve it. Speaking of carving, one of course thinks of a Jade shop. In principle, he had fairly good rtionships with Liang Haiqing from Henglong and Li Yongrui from Li Dafu, but was this small matter worth involving the CEOs? He showered, got ready, grabbed a backpack, stuffed the necessary items into it, and walked out the door, ncing at the two cars in the garage. He decisively chose the Phaeton. This time back, he intended to stay a while longer, so he first drove to Zhengyangs Wangfu Outlets. Outlets, fully known as Factory Outlets, are the literal Chinese trantion of OUTLETS in English. They primarily sell off-season, shelf-pulled, and odd-sized products of branded items at a discount. However, as Zhengyang is an ind city, the concept of an Outlet is still fairly fashionable. The key point is that the brands here genuinely belong to luxurious names, and even though its a discount store, the prices can still stop the average wage-earner in their tracks. Feng Jun browsed around inside, and by the time he came out, he was d in branded clothes, his hands carrying a dozen bagsthere was no help for it, he had been poor for a long time, and for him now, it really wasnt much money. However, right after that, he encountered something that he found very unpleasantsoup from instant noodles, spicy vor no less, had been sshed onto the hood of his Phaeton parked in the underground parking lot Chapter 166: 166: Secret Technique (Part 2) Chapter 166: Secret Technique (Part 2) People nearby gave Feng Jun another surprise, indeed, after the imprint evolved, there was more information about the people nearby. The information about Feifei indicated that her physical constitution was bnced in the Five Elements, with the Wood and Gold Attributes being rtively weak, and the Water Attribute not particrly strong either; at the same time, the Yin and Yang energies within her were imbnced, with an overly heavy Yin Energy. As Feng Jun spent more time here, his understanding of cultivation was no longer utterly dark. From this, he judged that Feifei, having lost her parents at a young age and needing to support her younger brother, was severely malnourished, and under considerable psychological stress. Now that she was with Feng Juns group, her nutrition could keep up, and her mood had improved, but to make up for the deficit from before was not a matter of a moment; it would take at least three to five months of recuperation. If the Wood Attribute is weak, that means the vitality is not thriving. How could sheck vitality at such a young age? With such analysis, he understood what Feifei needed most now was to recover her health and then practice cultivation techniques specialized in the Yin Attribute and Water Attribute. Then, as water nurtures wood, and wood can generate fire, with the increase in the Fire Attribute, the overly dense Yin Energy could be suppressed. Based on this analysis, Feng Jun selected the appropriate cultivation technique. Fortunately, it was a set of Nine Forms Twenty-Seven Diagrams, suitable for women to practice, focusing on the Water Attribute. Deng Lao Er was out of the loop and smiled as he spoke, Divine Doctor, of the four secret techniques, only one is suitable for women. If you have the intention, give it to her directly. Why trouble us for introductions? The so-called secret techniques were like the Twenty-Seven Diagrams. The Tian Family had helped purchase three sets. Before that, their n had also taken out their own secret techniques, exchanging it with Feng Jun for the technique he obtained from Luo Wendao. Feng Jun nced at him expressionlessly, This technique suits her. As for the others youre thinking too much.
No way? Deng Lao Er was shocked after hearing this, If you ask me, it just seems like her Fire Attribute is strong and she is of an age where her body is growing rapidly; her vitality must certainly be abundant. Wood generates fire If she begins cultivation now, she may even turn it into pure Yin Fire, wouldnt that be great? What he said was nearly correct; everyone could feel that Feifeis Fire Attribute was decent. Although it was rare to see women practicing techniques heavily concentrated on the Fire Attribute, it was not unheard of. But Feng Jun knew better. That guy got one thing right in his analysis, but the rest was all wrong. Missing the mark by a hairbreadth is as good as being wrong by a thousand mileswho says a childs vitality is always vigorous? Thus, he snorted coldly, Her vitality is not vigorous, it will take several months of recuperation before she can start cultivation. Hearing this, Feifei couldnt help but pout in disappointment. Wait several more months? Lang Zhen, upon hearing this, nodded thoughtfully, If her vitality isnt strong, then it makes sense. Cultivating a Fire Attribute technique would be half as effective; its simply a waste of time Divine Doctor, can you really discern all this? Feng Jun nodded, Hmm, I just tried a bit, and fortunately, I could see some things. Divine Doctor, can you help me have a look too? Deng Tianruis eyes lit up, Ive always felt that the cultivation technique doesnt fit me very well. Are you serious? Deng Lao Da looked at him very displeased, Your cultivation speed might surpass mine soon, and the old man actually had a fortune teller assess your attributes specially. After saying this, he turned toward Feng Jun, Divine Doctor, I really might have practiced the wrong technique. Can you help me check? It was truly unexpected; Deng Tianxiang was never a talkative person, and he was quite steady in speech and behavior. To think that he would harbor such thoughts at this momentit really showed that appearances can be deceiving. But Feng Jun was not going to indulge their whims. He shook his head, Youre not going to abandon your cultivation level to start over, so whats the point in me checking? If it turns out to be unsuitable, it will just cause needless concern. I can start over, Deng Lao Da stated with strong conviction, If the technique really doesnt match me well, its still not toote to abandon my cultivation level and start anew. Im resolute enough to do that but first, I need to know whether its a good match, right? He truly had the determination of someone who had been groomed as a n leader since childhoodresolute when it matters, with sufficient mettle. However, Feng Jun didnt see it that way, and he even felt a bit displeased. First to help you check as if I owe you? So he declined quite bluntly, I have to pay a price to check these things, and you should know that, shouldnt you? Like other lesser advanced nes, there were fortune tellers here as well, though most were also part-time geomancers or even doctors, mainly earning their keep. Despite a few possessing real skills, whether one could encounter them depended on luck. Those real fortune tellers could discern the differences in peoples constitutions and even offer cultivation advice. However, such renowned top-notch fortune tellers were not only expensive but also subject to opportunity. When the Deng family head hired a fortune teller for his second son, it must have been someone of that caliber.
Upon hearing Feng Jun demandpensation, Deng Lao Da began with a start but then smiled and nodded, No problem at all, Divine Doctor. Our rtionship with you is merely that of an employer, we certainly cant expect you to work for free. While saying this, he couldnt help but nce at Feifeishe was just hired to cook, so why did she get such a good deal? Im helping her because I want to, Feng Jun noticed that look and spoke coldly, Im not afraid to tell you that the price Ive paid cannot bepensated with money, and Im not short on cash! As the sessor being groomed by the n, Deng Lao Da had the ability to keep hisposure to some extent, but he was after all a young man not yet twenty, and these words choked him up a bit. Then Divine Doctor, you tell me what you want, Ill think of a way.
Feng Juns face darkened as he spoke icily, Im treating her for free, not only because shes young but also because her parents are gone, if I can lend a hand, then I will. Then, his voice rose slightly, And you? Deng Tianxiang, your parents are alive. I wont say anything else, but if you really practiced the wrong cultivation technique the very wrong kind, do you think Master Deng wouldnt notice? By the end, his voice had be quite stern, not because he wanted to charge a fee, but because he felt the other partys idea was simply too muchhave you ever considered the painstaking efforts of your parents? Hearing this, Deng Lao Das face turned pale in an instant, and then he knelt down on one knee, Thank you for the instruction, Divine Doctor. Indeed, I am in the wrong. Seeing this, Deng Lao Er also knelt down reluctantly on one knee, Divine Doctor, my initial words were in jest, I meant no disrespect to my parents. Feng Jun waved his hand dismissively, speaking with diminished interest, A joke just know when to stop, I wasnt concerned, as long as you both keep diligently working. In the future, if something is not right with you, I wont sit idly by either. Lets leave it at that. Having said that, he turned and returned to his room, closing the door behind him. The Deng Family brothers stood up, casting a tentative nce at Lang Zhen. In the end, it was Deng Lao Er who asked in a low voice, Brother Wolf, the Divine Doctor isnt really angry, is he? Lang Zhen nced at the two of them irritably, To make the Divine Doctor angry, the two of you still have a long way to go. But remembersome disrespectful jokes are better not made carelessly. I understand, replied Deng Lao Er sheepishly, then, looking at the tightly closed door, couldnt help but specte in his mind: What is the Divine Doctor nning to do? What did Feng Jun n to do? He was going back to the Earth Realm! Though he had found a way to look for Spirit Stones, it seemed that he wouldnt be able to find them effectively in the short term, and his time here wasnt brief. His diesel fuel was running low and he had no explosives left. Before securing a stable supply of Spirit Stones, charging his generator was an effective way to supplement his energy reserves. Always think of the day during the day, dont wait until you have no time to wish you had thought when you had timeevery little bit adds up, even a mosquito is still meat.
As for explosives, he nned to procure arge quantity of them when he returned, even though he still had some grenades and shells at hand. But these items had different usage scopespared to explosives and couldnt rece each other. Additionally, the Stone Ring imprint on his wrist had evolved, definitely requiring some further exploration. Conducting these tests in the Earth Realm was less conspicuous, and besides, there he had ess to a dedicated power line for constant recharging. Of course, there were various other factors, such as he had been single for quite a while now, cough cough, you know what I mean When Feng Jun reappeared in his vi at Peach Blossom Valley, he brought back two tons of high-grade Jade, and not only that, he had just received a Cultivation Technique and over a hundred Body Tempering Pills. Entering the room, he didnt know why, but he suddenly felt a sense of unfamiliarity in his heart. But the next moment, he dismissed this emotion, selecting a cylindrical piece of Jade from the ones he brought with him. Last time, he had given Sister Hong a pair of Stone Balls, and Wang Haifeng hadined for a long while, saying he favored beauty over friendship. This time, he intended to give his sparring friend a gift. However, this item was collected from his Mobile Phone space and hadnt been finely crafted, so he needed to find a ce to carve it. Speaking of carving, one of course thinks of a Jade shop. In principle, he had fairly good rtionships with Liang Haiqing from Henglong and Li Yongrui from Li Dafu, but was this small matter worth involving the CEOs? He showered, got ready, grabbed a backpack, stuffed the necessary items into it, and walked out the door, ncing at the two cars in the garage. He decisively chose the Phaeton. This time back, he intended to stay a while longer, so he first drove to Zhengyangs Wangfu Outlets. Outlets, fully known as Factory Outlets, are the literal Chinese trantion of OUTLETS in English. They primarily sell off-season, shelf-pulled, and odd-sized products of branded items at a discount.
However, as Zhengyang is an ind city, the concept of an Outlet is still fairly fashionable. The key point is that the brands here genuinely belong to luxurious names, and even though its a discount store, the prices can still stop the average wage-earner in their tracks. Feng Jun browsed around inside, and by the time he came out, he was d in branded clothes, his hands carrying a dozen bagsthere was no help for it, he had been poor for a long time, and for him now, it really wasnt much money. However, right after that, he encountered something that he found very unpleasantsoup from instant noodles, spicy vor no less, had been sshed onto the hood of his Phaeton parked in the underground parking lot Chapter 167: 167: A Sad Story (Three More Requests for Monthly Tickets) Chapter 167: A Sad Story (Three More Requests for Monthly Tickets) Feng Jun could tell that the person who spilled the instant noodle soup wasnt specifically targeting his car, but rather they had ced their cup of noodles on the hood of his car and were dining there. This was easy toprehend; pouring boiling water into instant noodles required hot water, and the cups instion was not great and it was scalding to hold! So, they decided to eat on the hood of the car, and identally knocked it over in the process, leading to the current mess. The Phaeton owned by Feng Jun was grey, and because it was rarely used and always parked in the garage at his vi, it remained very clean. The car had originally been waxed, but the instant noodle soupnot only was it oily, it was also hot. What made matters worse was the spicy voring of the soup, which was red in color, making it conspicuously unsightly. Would it have killed you to eat a mushroom chicken noodle or a pork rib broth vored one? Frustrated, Feng Jun looked around and noticed a security guard, to whom he motioned, Excuse me, could youe here for a moment? The security guard came over, and even he was a bit taken aback, This, this, this holy crap, who did this? Im not asking who did it, Feng Jun was also a bit troubled by the situation, I want to know, I took a card when I came into the parking lot, and will pay when I leave. Youre supposed to have a responsibility to look after the cars here, right?
We do have a responsibility, the security guard hesitated, his face contorted with worry as he replied, but since youve bought so much, you can park for free with the receipts Im certain of that. Your response leaves me speechless, Feng Jun shook his head with a mixture ofughter and tears, Free parking after purchases is an arrangement between you and the merchants. Im just a beneficiary of this deal; it shouldnt mean that my car is unprotected after Ive shopped. The security guard blinked, But you are already benefiting from it, right? Then lets forget about the free parking, Feng Jun was almost fuming, are you even capable of propermunication? Ill pay the parking fee. The security guard blinked again, puzzled, But you have the receipts, right? Feng Juns intention was to seize the chance of the security guard being free to inquire about how they were monitoring the cars. He hadnt nned to make a big deal out of it, but given the guards clear inability to grasp the situation, he became increasingly irritated, Cant I refuse to use the receipts for free parking? The security guard paused, then after a while, took out his walkie-talkie to call for assistance. About a minuteter, a man in his thirties appeared, obviously a supervisor of some sort. After getting the gist of the situation, he addressed Feng Jun, Were very sorry for this incident. What would you like us to do? What would I like you to do? Feng Jun frowned slightly, feeling the mans attitude was not quite appropriate, My loss is right here for all to see. Shouldnt youe up with apensation n? This kind of thing is just an ident, the supervisor spoke frankly, We have surveince footage in the parking lot, which could help you find out who did it. But do you think is it worth it? A bowl of instant noodle soup was spilled, was it really necessary to raise such a fuss? I think its worth it, Feng Jun spoke earnestly, Someone dirtied my car and ran off without a word. Besides, dont they have their own cars? Why eat over my cars hood? But the supervisor still tly refused, Sorry, if you really want to check the surveince footage, you need permission from the police Two months ago, right in this parking lot, a wife arranged for her husband to be severely injured. You must have heard about it. The affair was quite well-known in Zhengyang: A man with a mistress often took her shopping at the mall. His wife, after obtaining the parking lot records, discovered their movements, and then hired someone to ambush them to teach the mistress a harsh lesson. The operation was botched, and the husband ended up injured. The man took the opportunity to file for divorce. The case might soundical, but that wasnt what made it notable. The focus was on how to divide the assets if they divorced, given that it was the wife who had orchestrated her husbands injury. It was undeniably a sad situation for the couple, but for the parking lot of the building, it was even more tragicWe simply provided some video material out of goodwill; who could have predicted such a disaster?
The injured man threatened to sue the parking lot management. The parking lot was part of theplex, so they werent worried about thewsuit, but it was still troublesome, right? Thats why they added restrictions. By saying this, the supervisor was telling Feng Jun: Technically, its not a big deal for us to provide the surveince footage, and we should have a service mindset. But after the recent incident, we require police authorization, and its not about shirking responsibility. Feng Jun was left speechless; he had worked in the service industry and didnt want to make things too difficult, Alright, forget about the footage. But my car is in this state, dont you have some kind of exnation for me?
The supervisor frowned, Lets do this: Well waive the parking fee, and we can help rinse off your car with a water hose in the back lot. How does that sound? This attitude still seemed somewhat dismissive, but Feng Jun couldnt be bothered to argue if the supervisor hadnt made his final remark. He had said, Such a small dirty spot doesnt necessitate waxing. While this statement might not be wrong, if you put a Mercedes-Benz 500 in front of him or even an Audi Q7, would he dare to say the same thing? Feng Jun really didnt want to make a big deal out of it, but if he didnt, it was making him ufortably stifled. Oh, so my car isnt worth anything? A car worth two hundred thousand and youre telling me its valuable? The little boss inside wanted tough, please make it clear, this is Outlets, how many rich people drive fancy cars here to shop? However, he couldnt say that out loud. He could only speak firmly, The Passat of course, its also considered a decent car. Your mom Feng Jun waspletely speechless. At that moment, he started to understand why someone would eat instant noodles on the hood of his carso my car has no deterrent power at all. Is this an example of pretending to be a smartass but actually being a dumbass? He was hesitating whether or not to foolishly tell the other person that his car was a Phaeton, not a Passat when a sports car with a rearing horse on its logo drove up beside them. The security guard and the little boss both turned their heads to look, and the security guard even took a breath and eximed loudly, Ferrari! Compared to a Ferrari, a Passat is only a bit better than a bicycle, right? Who would have thought that as the Ferrari passed by them, it actually stopped, and the car window rolled down.
The driver revealed a delicate face; she waved her hand at Feng Jun, Hey, Feng Jun what a coincidence? Feng Jun blinked and then finally remembered what this girl was called, Xia Xia Xiaoyu? Your car is quite stylish. Its not my car, its Qingzhus family car, Xia Xiaoyu said while gesturing towards the passenger seat with her lips. Feng Jun followed her gaze and his mind buzzedwas it her? This girl had made a remarkably deep impression on him; she was one of the four girls who went into Hongjie Fitness with Xia Xiaoyu that day and was the most dazzling amongst them. Back then, she was wearing a yellow dress, her long hair fluttering, and her looks, figure, and temperament were the best Feng Jun had ever seenabsolutely wless. At the time, Feng Jun had decided that she was definitely not someone he could desire, even if he shed all his pride and persistently pursued her until he won her over, ultimately, she wouldnt be someone he could keep. Seeing her again now, he could still remember that initial shock. Today, she was dressed in a white, loose casual shirt and wearing coffee-colored sunsses, which covered most of her picturesque features, but even through the obscurity, one could sense that disaster-bringing beauty. Ever since Feng Juns chance fortune, his mentality had changed significantly, yet seeing her, he couldnt help the rapid thumping in his heart, feeling as if his reaction to meeting the Spiritual Hedgehog would be nothing more. He forcibly suppressed the excitement in his heart and nodded with a smile, So its you, weve met before, right? Qingzhu might be wearing sunsses, but it was clear her attention was here, her expressionless face as if looking at a passerby. Hearing Feng Juns question, she grew obviously curious and asked directly, Have we met? Where?
Although she had a kind of aloof coldness that kept people at bay, she didnt seem to have any schemes; at least she didnt pretend to ask Xia Xiaoyu and instead directly questioned this stranger. Metwhere? That truly is an awkward question. But Feng Jun had a pretty solid mental fortitude. After the initial surprise, he had returned to normal and with a smile, he replied, At Hongjie Gym, you know where you guys had a fightst time. The other party already didnt remember him, but that didnt matter to him. He didnt mind telling her that he was once a junior staff member at the gymthis job truly wasnt something to brag about, but so what? He earned his living with his own hands, an honest days wages without stealing or robbing. Most importantly, he would have an infinitely bright future. Thus, the small tribtions of the past were just life experiences, nothing to be ashamed of discussing. Actually, if the other party looked down on him because of this, who knows who would end up regretting it. The girls cherry lips parted slightly in shock, repeating, Hongjie the time of the fight? Clearly, she also remembered that embarrassing encounter. Xia Xiaoyu seemed to know what she was thinking and leaned in to whisper in her ear. Then, both girls covered their mouths and started to giggle,ughing so hard they could barely straighten their backs. After a while, the girl stoppedughing and looked at Feng Jun seriously, Xiaoyu is a great catch, you need to cherish her Xia Xiaoyu raised her hand to pinch her cheek, Are you crazy, what nonsense are you spouting?
How I wish I could be that hand, Feng Jun lightly pursed his lips, then smilingly spoke, My conditions are pretty good too. (Another triple update, thats eleven days in a row with three updates, loudly calling for monthly tickets.) Chapter 168: 168: Critical Hit (Part 1 in appreciation of Tai Zhong 4/5) Chapter 168: Critical Hit (Part 1 in appreciation of Tai Zhong 4/5) Yu Qingzhu swore she had never met anyone who felt so good about themselves. She had good manners and always paid attention to her demeanor, but still she couldnt tolerate what Feng Jun had said. Finally, she knew to consider Xia Xiaoyus feelings, so she only let out her dissatisfaction slightly, I cant see whats so great about you. A gym attendant actually dares to brag about his good qualities, do you know what Xia Xiaoyus family background is? Unfortunately, Feng Jun was also a very proud guy. Indeed, he was stunned by her beauty, but that was nothing more than good fortune in reincarnation, was it something to brag about? Half a year ago, after being ridiculed by his future mother-inw, he swore he would never grovel in front of any woman again. Even when picking up girls in bars, he maintained a casual attitude, to each their own, and would not cater to the other party without limits. Act like a whore when hooking up, and then me the other for being ugly C that kind of thing would never happen to him. So, faced with her usation, he just smiled faintly, Yes, you dont know.
His somewhat faint arrogance made Yu Qingzhu very ufortable; among men of simr age, she had never met anyone who talked to her with that kind of attitude. However, she didnt bother to argue with him further, only turning to look at Xia Xiaoyu and saying earnestly, Xiaoyu, I think you really need to consider this, he has quite a bad temper. She said these words discreetly. Yu Qingzhu knew she wasnt biased against poor people for wealth; if she met the right person, it wouldnt matter if he wasnt well-off. But then again, theres always a limit to how not well-off someone can be, right? A gym attendants statuspared to Xia Xiaoyus family wasnt just a few blocks behind. Alright, maybe the guy is still young and has a long future ahead of him C who knows, while eating sunflower seeds, a stink bug could be cracked open. But the way he felt so good about himself was so inexplicably strong, and he even wasnt afraid to admit it. Is this guy sick? Although Yu Qingzhu was young, she knew how to act with propriety and didnt want to easily sabotage others rtionships, especially since Xia Xiaoyu was her best friend C if their romance rekindled, she would be the unwarranted viin. But she really couldnt put up with this young man; surely, she thought, it wasnt because he wasnt being respectful enough toward her, causing her resentment. She just thought, I can say this to your face because I am not a petty person who talks behind someones back. Where is my temper not good? Feng Jun asked with interest. Honestly, he felt nothing for Xia Xiaoyu, not because her attributes werecking, but simply because she didnt fit into the type of woman he felt for. He was indeed very interested in this girl who had made such a strong impression on him. However, the two women were friends and seemed quite close, she was even reviewing boyfriends for her. Feng Jun knew he wasnt thick-faced, but it wouldnt be proper to show too much interest directly C that would be too disrespectful to Xia Xiaoyu, after all, shes a youngdy. Furthermore, Qingzhu radiated a natural sense of distance; he wasnt sure if it was just because she didnt like his looks. So, Feng Jun didnt feel like sucking up to her either. So when I say I have good qualities, its because I have a bad temper, but when you say Xia Xiaoyu is of good quality, there are no issues? My words naturally dont have any problems! Yu Qingzhu affirmed, the mismatch between the two of you is a fact that isid out there! However, no matter what, the guy did help Xiaoyu, and she wouldnt deny that.
In front of Xiaoyu, she couldnt be too blunt, so she simply replied expressionlessly, Xiaoyu is indeed of good quality, thats me praising her, but you, youre praising yourself. I just want to ask, do you really think thats appropriate? I dont have apanion, so who will praise me? Feng Jun spread his hands, slightly helplessly, And even if I praise myself, you can say Im narcissistic, but how does that rte to whether or not I have a bad temper? Yu Qingzhu was slightly choked by his retort, but she couldnt just say, nitpicking my words shows you have a bad temper. Luckily, a beauty has her privileges; she simply ignored him, turning to Xia Xiaoyu and said nonchntly, Xiaoyu, shall I go upstairs first so you two can continue chatting?
No need, Ill go up with you, Xia Xiaoyu shook her head, then patted the steering wheel, Its still your car after all. Then she turned to Feng Jun and said firmly, Feng Jun, Qingzhu is quite straightforward, but she means well for you. You may be decent, but you cantpare with many others, let alone with her. Feng Jun touched his forehead irritably, then took out a cigarette and lit up, Who has good or bad family conditions, that topic was started by you two, why are you putting the me on my head now? As if Im showing off something. Showing off? Xia Xiaoyu nced at him, sighing inwardly. She hadnt seen him for a while, and he seemed to have be even more handsome, even taller, and was actually wearing brands from head to toe? The name-brand items at Wangfu Outlets are mostly surplus stock and discounted goods, but this ce isnt for the average person. Both she and Yu Qingzhu woulde here to browse, showing its undeniable allure. However, thats still no reason for you to show off. She held a faint fondness for Feng Jun, but after being cold-shouldered twice, she managed to look squarely at her feelings, realizing his somewhat inexplicable pride. She decided it was time to bring him back to reality. So she pped the steering wheel again and said in all seriousness, Feng Jun, Im not trying to bring you down, but do you recognize this car? Feng Jun cleared his throat, I recognize it, a Ferrari Nice car. What he really wanted to say was, I can afford that car too, but driving a sports car in the congested city, arent you sick? A Ferrari California, over three million, Xia Xiaoyu looked at him and asked solemnly, At Qingzhus house, this isnt even the best car. Do you get it now? Feng Jun grew even more displeased, blinked, and said, Get what? Oh does her family sell cars? Pfft Xia Xiaoyu almostughed out loud in frustration. Are you doing this on purpose, kid?
But seriously, she didnt like this kind of humor at all, so she went straight for the provocation, Did you drive here or get a ride? This is an underground parking lot, and there are only two kinds of people whoe here: those who drive and those who get a ride. There are no bus stops or public bicycles around. I drove here, Feng Jun pressed his key, and with a beep, the lights of the Phaeton lit up. Xia Xiaoyu nced at the car and nodded slightly, A Passat? A new car It seems you have indeed been making moneytely, not bad. Her words contained praise, but A two hundred thousand yuan Passat is impressive enough, so how should she describe a Ferrari worth over three million? Feng Jun rolled his eyes, tempted to say something but couldnt bother. How about his Phaeton worth nearly two million? Her California, whats its name again, costs over three million. So he pulled the car door open, got in, and didnt bother arguing about the convenience food soup anymore. After starting the car and lowering the window, he waved goodbye. Watching the Passat pull away slowly, Yu Qingshu looked at Xia Xiaoyu and asked, Xiaoyu, isnt that a Magotan? Many men like to study cars, but not many women do. The fact that she knows a Magotan is already not bad. Although Xia Xiaoyu is a driver, her knowledge of cars isnt much better than Yus. She frowned slightly and said, Is that so? Feng Jun, embarrassed and ready to leave, had unfortunately sharp hearing, and the underground parking lot was very quiet, so he heard thement. Then he couldnt take it anymore and stuck his head out, Please, this is a Phaeton. And to think your family sells cars Selling cars like you, youd best be careful not to go bankrupt someday! After saying that, he withdrew his head and gently pressed the gas pedal. With the shushing sound of the tires, he left quickly.
A Phaeton? Yu Qingzhu looked at Xia Xiaoyu in surprise, Have you heard of this car? Xia Xiaoyu appeared confused and pondered, It seems familiar, but It shouldnt be as expensive as our car. Fuck me, someone suddenly cursed beside them, and it was the security guard, Turns out its a Phaeton, no wonder he was so upset about a bowl of instant noodles, damn The little leader felt a tight squeeze in his heart, now realizing he had narrowly avoided troublethe Phaeton wasnt much damaged, but the key was that the owner was unhappy. How could someone who can afford a Phaeton be simple? However, while he thought that way, he still had to be tough outwardly, Tch, if you can afford a car, drive; if not, you can ride a bike. To fret over a bowl of instant noodles like that, its embarrassingly petty. Xia Xiaoyu nced at Yu Qingzhu and seeing her with no reaction, knew that she didnt feel like asking. But that made sense. Qingzhu had been well-off since childhood and grew up to be universally adored. Many people tried hard to get close to her and over time, shed be ustomed to waiting for others to approach her. Since Xia Xiaoyu was used to scouting the path for her, she stuck her head out and asked, Excuse me, how much does that Phaeton cost? The security guard responded quickly, A Phaeton? Thats gotta be over two million. The base model doesnt cost that much, the little leader chimed in eagerly, But all things considered, youre looking at one million seventy or eighty thousand to get it on the road. Xia Xiaoyu heard this and gaped in amazement, Is it the same Phaeton from Some dumbasses are buying Phaetons? Exactly, the little leader tried to suppress hisughter and nodded, Others mistook it for a Passat, and someone was eating noodles on its hood and spilled it all over Haha. With a snort ofughter, Xia Xiaoyu joined in, then turned to look at Yu Qingzhu, Our car, it could buy two of his.
Yu Qingzhu raised her beautiful eyebrows but said nothing, thinking regretfully: This car, it was bought by my family. (Last additional update for January The Generosity of Chancellor Chen Taizhong progress 4/5. Itll be February in ten hours, does anyone still have votes left? ) Chapter 168: Critical Hit (Part 1 in appreciation of Tai Zhong 4/5) Chapter 168: Critical Hit (Part 1 in appreciation of Tai Zhong 4/5) Yu Qingzhu swore she had never met anyone who felt so good about themselves. She had good manners and always paid attention to her demeanor, but still she couldnt tolerate what Feng Jun had said. Finally, she knew to consider Xia Xiaoyus feelings, so she only let out her dissatisfaction slightly, I cant see whats so great about you. A gym attendant actually dares to brag about his good qualities, do you know what Xia Xiaoyus family background is? Unfortunately, Feng Jun was also a very proud guy. Indeed, he was stunned by her beauty, but that was nothing more than good fortune in reincarnation, was it something to brag about? Half a year ago, after being ridiculed by his future mother-inw, he swore he would never grovel in front of any woman again. Even when picking up girls in bars, he maintained a casual attitude, to each their own, and would not cater to the other party without limits. Act like a whore when hooking up, and then me the other for being ugly C that kind of thing would never happen to him. So, faced with her usation, he just smiled faintly, Yes, you dont know. His somewhat faint arrogance made Yu Qingzhu very ufortable; among men of simr age, she had never met anyone who talked to her with that kind of attitude. However, she didnt bother to argue with him further, only turning to look at Xia Xiaoyu and saying earnestly, Xiaoyu, I think you really need to consider this, he has quite a bad temper. She said these words discreetly. Yu Qingzhu knew she wasnt biased against poor people for wealth; if she met the right person, it wouldnt matter if he wasnt well-off. But then again, theres always a limit to how not well-off someone can be, right? A gym attendants statuspared to Xia Xiaoyus family wasnt just a few blocks behind. Alright, maybe the guy is still young and has a long future ahead of him C who knows, while eating sunflower seeds, a stink bug could be cracked open. But the way he felt so good about himself was so inexplicably strong, and he even wasnt afraid to admit it. Is this guy sick? Although Yu Qingzhu was young, she knew how to act with propriety and didnt want to easily sabotage others rtionships, especially since Xia Xiaoyu was her best friend C if their romance rekindled, she would be the unwarranted viin. But she really couldnt put up with this young man; surely, she thought, it wasnt because he wasnt being respectful enough toward her, causing her resentment. She just thought, I can say this to your face because I am not a petty person who talks behind someones back. Where is my temper not good? Feng Jun asked with interest. Honestly, he felt nothing for Xia Xiaoyu, not because her attributes werecking, but simply because she didnt fit into the type of woman he felt for. He was indeed very interested in this girl who had made such a strong impression on him. However, the two women were friends and seemed quite close, she was even reviewing boyfriends for her. Feng Jun knew he wasnt thick-faced, but it wouldnt be proper to show too much interest directly C that would be too disrespectful to Xia Xiaoyu, after all, shes a youngdy. Furthermore, Qingzhu radiated a natural sense of distance; he wasnt sure if it was just because she didnt like his looks. So, Feng Jun didnt feel like sucking up to her either. So when I say I have good qualities, its because I have a bad temper, but when you say Xia Xiaoyu is of good quality, there are no issues? My words naturally dont have any problems! Yu Qingzhu affirmed, the mismatch between the two of you is a fact that isid out there! However, no matter what, the guy did help Xiaoyu, and she wouldnt deny that. In front of Xiaoyu, she couldnt be too blunt, so she simply replied expressionlessly, Xiaoyu is indeed of good quality, thats me praising her, but you, youre praising yourself. I just want to ask, do you really think thats appropriate? I dont have apanion, so who will praise me? Feng Jun spread his hands, slightly helplessly, And even if I praise myself, you can say Im narcissistic, but how does that rte to whether or not I have a bad temper? Yu Qingzhu was slightly choked by his retort, but she couldnt just say, nitpicking my words shows you have a bad temper. Luckily, a beauty has her privileges; she simply ignored him, turning to Xia Xiaoyu and said nonchntly, Xiaoyu, shall I go upstairs first so you two can continue chatting? No need, Ill go up with you, Xia Xiaoyu shook her head, then patted the steering wheel, Its still your car after all. Then she turned to Feng Jun and said firmly, Feng Jun, Qingzhu is quite straightforward, but she means well for you. You may be decent, but you cantpare with many others, let alone with her. Feng Jun touched his forehead irritably, then took out a cigarette and lit up, Who has good or bad family conditions, that topic was started by you two, why are you putting the me on my head now? As if Im showing off something. Showing off? Xia Xiaoyu nced at him, sighing inwardly. She hadnt seen him for a while, and he seemed to have be even more handsome, even taller, and was actually wearing brands from head to toe? The name-brand items at Wangfu Outlets are mostly surplus stock and discounted goods, but this ce isnt for the average person. Both she and Yu Qingzhu woulde here to browse, showing its undeniable allure. However, thats still no reason for you to show off. She held a faint fondness for Feng Jun, but after being cold-shouldered twice, she managed to look squarely at her feelings, realizing his somewhat inexplicable pride. She decided it was time to bring him back to reality. So she pped the steering wheel again and said in all seriousness, Feng Jun, Im not trying to bring you down, but do you recognize this car? Feng Jun cleared his throat, I recognize it, a Ferrari Nice car. What he really wanted to say was, I can afford that car too, but driving a sports car in the congested city, arent you sick? A Ferrari California, over three million, Xia Xiaoyu looked at him and asked solemnly, At Qingzhus house, this isnt even the best car. Do you get it now? Feng Jun grew even more displeased, blinked, and said, Get what? Oh does her family sell cars? Pfft Xia Xiaoyu almostughed out loud in frustration. Are you doing this on purpose, kid? But seriously, she didnt like this kind of humor at all, so she went straight for the provocation, Did you drive here or get a ride? This is an underground parking lot, and there are only two kinds of people whoe here: those who drive and those who get a ride. There are no bus stops or public bicycles around. I drove here, Feng Jun pressed his key, and with a beep, the lights of the Phaeton lit up. Xia Xiaoyu nced at the car and nodded slightly, A Passat? A new car It seems you have indeed been making moneytely, not bad. Her words contained praise, but A two hundred thousand yuan Passat is impressive enough, so how should she describe a Ferrari worth over three million? Feng Jun rolled his eyes, tempted to say something but couldnt bother. How about his Phaeton worth nearly two million? Her California, whats its name again, costs over three million. So he pulled the car door open, got in, and didnt bother arguing about the convenience food soup anymore. After starting the car and lowering the window, he waved goodbye. Watching the Passat pull away slowly, Yu Qingshu looked at Xia Xiaoyu and asked, Xiaoyu, isnt that a Magotan? Many men like to study cars, but not many women do. The fact that she knows a Magotan is already not bad. Although Xia Xiaoyu is a driver, her knowledge of cars isnt much better than Yus. She frowned slightly and said, Is that so? Feng Jun, embarrassed and ready to leave, had unfortunately sharp hearing, and the underground parking lot was very quiet, so he heard thement. Then he couldnt take it anymore and stuck his head out, Please, this is a Phaeton. And to think your family sells cars Selling cars like you, youd best be careful not to go bankrupt someday! After saying that, he withdrew his head and gently pressed the gas pedal. With the shushing sound of the tires, he left quickly. A Phaeton? Yu Qingzhu looked at Xia Xiaoyu in surprise, Have you heard of this car? Xia Xiaoyu appeared confused and pondered, It seems familiar, but It shouldnt be as expensive as our car. Fuck me, someone suddenly cursed beside them, and it was the security guard, Turns out its a Phaeton, no wonder he was so upset about a bowl of instant noodles, damn The little leader felt a tight squeeze in his heart, now realizing he had narrowly avoided troublethe Phaeton wasnt much damaged, but the key was that the owner was unhappy. How could someone who can afford a Phaeton be simple? However, while he thought that way, he still had to be tough outwardly, Tch, if you can afford a car, drive; if not, you can ride a bike. To fret over a bowl of instant noodles like that, its embarrassingly petty. Xia Xiaoyu nced at Yu Qingzhu and seeing her with no reaction, knew that she didnt feel like asking. But that made sense. Qingzhu had been well-off since childhood and grew up to be universally adored. Many people tried hard to get close to her and over time, shed be ustomed to waiting for others to approach her. Since Xia Xiaoyu was used to scouting the path for her, she stuck her head out and asked, Excuse me, how much does that Phaeton cost? The security guard responded quickly, A Phaeton? Thats gotta be over two million. The base model doesnt cost that much, the little leader chimed in eagerly, But all things considered, youre looking at one million seventy or eighty thousand to get it on the road. Xia Xiaoyu heard this and gaped in amazement, Is it the same Phaeton from Some dumbasses are buying Phaetons? Exactly, the little leader tried to suppress hisughter and nodded, Others mistook it for a Passat, and someone was eating noodles on its hood and spilled it all over Haha. With a snort ofughter, Xia Xiaoyu joined in, then turned to look at Yu Qingzhu, Our car, it could buy two of his. Yu Qingzhu raised her beautiful eyebrows but said nothing, thinking regretfully: This car, it was bought by my family. (Last additional update for January The Generosity of Chancellor Chen Taizhong progress 4/5. Itll be February in ten hours, does anyone still have votes left? ) Chapter 169: 169 What to Carve (Second Update) Chapter 169: What to Carve (Second Update) Feng Jun had just encountered such an ident, feeling very displeased in his heart. Having been sshed with instant noodle soup, he was already really irritated. Then he discovered his beloved goddess looked down on him and even wanted to set him up with a random match, a sense of frustration that was almost like being cursed by a dog. He found a gas station, added some gas, wiped the cars hood, and incidentally had someone spray it with a water gun. Even though the soup had oil in it and wasnt washed offpletely, at least the red color dispersed, so it didnt look like a murder scene. Then he drove to Li Dafu and went inside. He saw Ye Qingyi sitting behind the counter, propping up her cheek with one hand, seemingly dozing off. Getting closer, he noticed her other hand was fiddling with something under the counter. Feng Jun tiptoed over and cleared his throatHey, what are you doing? N-nothing, Ye Qingyi stood up abruptly, her hand under the counter moved, followed by a soft snap sound. Its you! She recognized Feng Jun at a nce, then turned her head with a wail, My mobile phone Apparently, she was ying with her phone. Li Dafu forbade staff from ying with their phones during working hours, so she yed secretly. Just now she thought a leader was inspecting and hurriedly stood up, wanting to hide the phone with one hand. The result was a fumbled move, sending the phone straight to the floor. Too upset to me Feng Jun, she quickly bent down to pick up the phone. A nce at it and her face was filled with despair, Terrible, the screens shattered.
Seeing this, Feng Jun also rolled his eyes helplessly, Xiao Yezi, isnt your mental fortitude a bit weak? Hearing that, Ye Qingyi red fiercely at him and spoke angrily, At Li Dafu, no one dares toe here pretending to be a leader. And you still have the nerve to say that! Damn! Feng Jun also felt a twinge in his heart. Xiao Yezis phone was a gship model. Although by now he no longer cared about the money, it was still a bothersome issue. Heh, he chuckled lightly, trying to speak nonchntly, Then just buy another one, right? gship model, isnt it? Not really, Xiao Yezi shook her head sadly, extending her hand, Look, this is a five-star phone. Feng Jun nced at the five-star phone, therge screens cracks resembling a spider web, Wheres your gship model then? Lost, Ye Qingyi answered morosely, I lost two gship models in a month, one Xia Xiaoyu phone got water damage, so I could only buy a five-star. The five-star phone wasnt cheap either, though not as expensive as the gship, it was a bit pricier than Xia Xiaoyu. Clearly, she was out of money. Feng Juns eyes widened in surprise at this response, No way, are you always this careless? Whether Im careless or not, what does that have to do with you? Ye Qingyi nced at him irritably. Indeed, she was quite a scatterbrain, and this had always been what people said about her since she was young. Precisely for this reason, she disliked hearing it from others the most. However, when she remembered the water-damaged Xia Xiaoyu phone was a gift from Feng Jun right in front of her, she couldnt fuss over it and had to reluctantly answer, Im about to receive my paycheck. Ill buy a new phone then. Feng Jun was somewhat responsible, Dont worry about it, I caused it, Illpensate you Ill go buy it now. No need, Xiao Yezi shook her head, quickly indicating, You gave me a phone already, forget about this time. How could he just forget about it? The situation was different this time, and Feng Jun was about to speak when he remembered that she was quite opinionated. Last time, it had been really hard to even give her the Xia Xiaoyu phone. Reflecting again on his annoyance with Xia Xiaoyu and Qingzhu, he felt that his charity mindset was a disrespect to herYou have self-esteem, dont others as well? But, he wasnt easily deterred. He chuckled lightly, You dont need to wait for your paycheck. I came to ask you for a favor, if you can get it done, Ill have my thanks for you, enough for you to buy another gship phone. Ye Qingyi was not the pretentious type, her eyes lighting up at his words, Really? That would be great, Im so used to gship phones that using anything else is sheer torture What do you need? Feng Jun wasnt a fan of the brand, but understood the mindset, so he didnt bother to argue. With a gesture, he ced his backpack onto the counter, Theres a piece of jade I want to give to someone needs to be carved. Ye Qingyi immediately grasped the concept, after all, Li Dafu handled such services quite frequently.
She nodded, her eyes brightening with anticipation, Okay, then, show me. Feng Jun unzipped the backpack and took out the jade. It wasnt pure Mutton Fat White Jade, as it bore a slight hint of green, but jade like this was still quite fine, especially since the green shade was very uniform, giving the entire piece of jade a very haughty and icy feeling. Another piece of fine jade, Ye Qingyi smacked her lips in admiration, examining the jade non-stop, Feng Jun, Ive noticed you have quite the collection of quality goods. Seeing this, the staff around started to gather to take a look, with several customers following suit.
As everyone was admiring the jade, Ye Qingyi looked at Feng Jun, For this jades design, well handle it, right? That wont do, Feng Jun shook his head decisively, I have a design already, and youll have to follow my design. The employee at the neighboring Li Dafu shop couldnt help but speak out, When ites to designing jade shapes, we are the experts. It takes countless pieces of jade to achieve this level of skill, and ordinary people dont have the means. Feng Jun actually agreed with this viewpoint, but he didnt blindly follow it. Instead, he said with a mix ofughter and tears, Look, is there any w in this piece of jade? No! So, whats the use of your experience? This was indeed a hard truth. The reason jade artisans chose designs was not only for the crafting feeeven that wasnt the main factorit was chiefly to avoid any ws, maximizing the value of the finished jade piece. And the piece of jade Feng Jun brought was a naturally urring cyan and white color, translucent throughout, and without a single blemish. You have experience? Sure, thats impressive, but my jade is entirely uniform in color. I dont need any of those fancy design experiences, just roll right over them with the best craftsmanship avable. At that, the person fell silent. Ye Qingyi seemed to want to say something. Her lips moved a couple of times, but in the end, she just went along with his line of thinking and asked, Then what kind of shape do you want to carve? Feng Jun looked around, hesitated for a moment, and then whispered into her ear. To others, Xiao Yezis face looked a bit unnatural. However, as soon as he finished whispering in her ear, it wasnt just unnaturalher face even turned a bit red. But Feng Jun stepped back with a smile, took out a cigarette, and leisurely lit it. Smoking was prohibited in the hall of Li Dafu, but after all, it was amercial ce, and more than one person knew the details about Boss Feng. Then someone came over and said, Sir, pleasee to the VIP room to smoke. To go to the VIP room was not just for smoking, the two sides still had to discuss the processing price of the jade.
Soon enough, the jade carving master hurried over. He was a man roughly forty years old, probably not even reaching one meter sixty in height, but was quite sturdy. He first closely examined the jade, then turned to Ye Qingyi, This is a rare and valuable piece, indeed. What do you want to carve? Ye Qingyis lips twitched, and she nudged her chin towards Feng Jun, Ask him, Master Zhang. Master Zhang turned his head, smiling at Feng Jun, You really do have some good stuff What do you want to carve? He was familiar with Boss Feng; he had even attended thest highly discussed tendering conference. Feng Jun looked at Ye Qingyi in astonishment, Didnt I already tell you? Xiao Yezi rolled her eyes and huffed, I didnt understand, you tell Master Zhang yourself! Seeing this, Master Zhang was also a bit puzzled, Whats going on with you two? Feng Jun knew Xiao Yezi was too embarrassed to repeat it, so he had no choice but to whisper into Master Zhangs ear again. After listening, Master Zhang also looked shocked and cried out loud, Are you kidding? You want to carve that thing? Lao Zhang! The shop manager couldnt agree with such an outburst. She frowned and spoke, Boss Feng is a valued guest, our partner at Li Dafu. What kind of way is that to talk? I didnt say anything wrong, Master Zhang was taken aback, then pped his thigh, Hey, Im really not cursing, Boss Feng Upon hearing this, everyone was first stunned and then looked at the jade on the table.
Although the shop manager was a woman and over forty, she was straightforward and had no reservations, I say, Boss Feng, whats the idea with this fine piece of jade? Now that it was out in the open, Feng Jun didnt hide it, This its normal, right? Upon hearing this, everyone looked at each other, at a loss for words. While the reason might seem peculiar, it wasnt entirely unjustifiable. About this job you should seek someone more capable, said Master Zhang with a mix ofughter and tears, shaking his head, Using such good jade to carve that sort of thing my master would be furious if he knew. The jade carvers at Li Dafu were mainly there to serve their own enterprise, and although they also took on external jade processing, that was considered an expansion of their services, not a core business. If he didnt want to take the job, nobody could say anything about it. Seeing this, Feng Jun quickly called out, Wait, Master Zhang we can discuss the price. Master Zhang shook his head firmly, yet his response was still polite, Boss Feng, its not about the money. I really cant use my skills on this kind of thing. This wont be a difficult carving, you can just find someone else. Its not about the money? Feng Jun sneered to himself. If I offered ten times the money, I bet youd take the job. But this was just him thinking to himself; Feng was not the type to coerce anyone. Just then, someone walked into the VIP room, President Feng is here, huh? What do you want to carve? Chapter 170: 170 Who Doesnt Recognize You (Third Update, Requesting Monthly Passes) Chapter 170: Who Doesnt Recognize You (Third Update, Requesting Monthly Passes) It wasnt just anyone who arrived, it was Li Yongrui, the President of Li Dafu. Hearing that Feng Jun was here today, he came over to see what this guy was nning to do. After learning about Feng Juns purpose, President Li was quite bemused, What are you ying at? How could the mighty Li Dafu ever carve such a mess for you? How is this a mess? Feng Jun retorted loudly. Totem poles are what primitives y with, Li Yongrui countered bluntly, have you devolved or something? Who says theyre only for primitives? Feng Jun argued with reason, As far as I know, Ni Hong still has such temples. Besides, Rodin, the sculpture of thinkers, you wouldnt call him ancient, would you? Youreparing yourself to Rodin? Li Yongrui shook his head in disbelief, The man is a well-known foreign artist. If you were Rodin, Id dare to carve for you Thats what real art is. Just worship everything foreign, why dont you, Feng Jun said with a hint of sarcasm, pointing at him, foreign stuff is art, while Chinese stuff is just sex? Li Yongrui was at a loss for words, Boss Feng, please get your facts straight, Li Dafu is a state-owned enterprise! His rtionship with Feng Jun wouldnt be affected by this kind of verbal skirmish, but as someone who had been a leading figure in the industry for many years, being criticized by a youngster was indeed a blow to his pride, Even if I was crazy enough to indulge you, the leaders above certainly wouldnt join in my madness! He paused before offering a suggestion, Go to Henglong, Liang Haiqings cousin; his jade sculpting is impressive.
Why would Feng Jun seek out Henglong? He was still holding a grudge over Ye Shaos incident fromst time. However, he wouldnt admit the real reason since Li Dafu and Henglong werepetitors. If they knew he had a tense rtionship with Henglong, who knows what kind of undesired thoughts might ariseactually, maintaining a bit ofpetitive pressure was always not a bad thing. So, ncing at Ye Qingyi, he smiled and said, Xiao Yezi, do you have any other acquaintances? Ye Qingyi might look frail, but she was surprisingly indifferent to pressure. She actually nodded, Then wait for me to get off work. Even Li Yongrui couldnt help but roll his eyes at that. Girl, are you really okay with talking like this in front of me, the President? But the next moment, he realized something and said with a smile, So little Ye is quite close to President Feng. In that case, help me keep an eye out for more jade material on his side in the future. Feng Jun was surprised to hear this, You thought there was no shortage of jade material, didnt you? Why are you running short now? You have the nerve to ask me! Li Yongrui gave him a deadpan look, Your jade, its all managed by Zhang Weihong now, isnt it? Zhengyang City has a poption of more than nine million, and with the floating poption, it certainly exceeds ten million. The city is not small by any means, but the jade industrys circle is just that big, and there are only so many key yers. Especially important is the fact that as insiders, to maintain the exorbitant profits of the jade industry, one must actively share information with each other. For example, Jubaozhai and Henglong may fight tooth and nail, but thats in the arena of resourcepetition. If anyone dares disrupt market prices, all businesses within the industry will unmercifully join forces to suppress them. The fact that Li Yongrui knew Zhang Weihong was managing Feng Juns jade wasnt a surprise at all. In front of an industry titan like him, nothing is a secret. Who doesnt know that Zhang Weihong has sold more than seventy million worth of goods? But Feng Jun was somewhat taken aback, Shes already expanding into markets outside the province? Li Yongrui snorted, Even my peers from other provinces have asked me whether Zhengyang has opened up a new jade channel or not! In the vast expanse of Huaxia, things can seem enormous and yet so small at the same time. Upon hearing this, Feng Jun couldnt help but smile slightly, I didnt expect it, but her execution is quite good, isnt it. Li Yongrui didnt want to see him look so pleased, so he turned and left, In any case, you have to ensure supply for my goods Xiao Ye, keep an eye on that for me. With President Lis words, Ye Qingyi certainly didnt have to wait until after work to leave. The store manager directly told her, Xiao Ye, go and help President Feng with this task, and make sure everything is arranged properly. The stores staff all knew what kind of help she was providing, and their expressions inevitably became a bit strange.
But Ye Qingyi was really quite bold, paying no mind to those looks, she led Feng Jun to the jade store next door. The tall, slender man was still watching the store. He greeted Ye Qingyi with a grin, seeming very familiar, Xiao Ye is here to hunt for bargains again? Nope, Uncle Chen, Ye Qingyi replied with a smile, Im here to introduce a business deal to you today. A business deal youre introducing? Uncle Chen is a bit nervous, the tall man nced at Feng Jun and said with a half-smile, Seems like Ive seen this guy before Hmm the one who bought the Jade Gourd?
Feng Jun couldnt help but praise inwardly: My goodness, with that memory of yours, doing this kind of business Its like casting pearls before swine. Todays business is serious, Ye Qingyi stated earnestly, then gestured towards Feng Jun, Allow me to introduce him, this is President Feng Jun himself! President Feng Jun? The tall man was taken aback at the mention, The one who holds the auctions? With his resources, he wasnt qualified to attend the jade auction, but that auction it was really too famous after all, being touted as Zhengyangs biggest fine jade material auction since the new millennium. Feng Jun listened and couldnt help feeling a bit proud. What was that saying again? Even if the hero disappears from the underworld, his legend remains? That was exactly it! He feigned modesty and smiled, Just some small fuss, the reason I came today is to ask for a favor from Manager Chen The tall and thin man listened to his request, and didnt show any sign of reluctanceprivate businesses didnt have the problems thatrge state-owned enterprises did. He examined the piece of jade carefully and then asked, What do you n to use it for? Feng Jun stroked his chin, Sort of um, as a gift for a friend. A gift for a friend? The tall and thin man looked at him with surprise, tempted to ask if this friend was male or female, but feeling it wasnt quite appropriate. So he asked, Do you want me to carve something at will, or should we look for a temte? Er Temte? When Feng Jun heard this, he couldnt help but feel embarrassed. Though he could bluster something about fertility worship with ease, when it came to discussing the details, he found himself at a loss for words. However, this Chen, the jade carver, didnt seem to mind at all, truly adopting an artists approach, If you have a temte, I can carve every vein to look lifelike.
Feng Jun couldnt take it anymore and pulled out his mobile phone, Wait a minute. Let me ask my friend to see if hes willing to be the temte himself. When Ye Qingyi heard this, she couldnt help but speak up, So the gift youre nning is for your boyfriend? Boyfriend? The way you talk its as if my sexual orientation is abnormal, Feng Jun red at her with annoyance and started dialing the number, Hes not a boyfriend. Hes a harmful friend, you know? Regrettably, Wang Haifeng was ying hide-and-seek again. His mobile with quadruple sixes was not answering, the one with triple sixes went straight to voicemail. Feng Jun had stumbled upon such a fun event and was not willing to let go. He scrolled through his contact list, intending to call Sister Hongs mobile to ask where the guy was hiding. But after ncing at Ye Qingyi standing nearby, he felt it might be better to contact Zhang Wei instead. Zhang Wei was eager to answer the call. As soon as the connection was made, he began chattering away, Old Feng, the stock market is soaring right now. Have you jumped in? The stock market soon, Feng hesitated before answering, By the way, whats Hai Feng up to? Zhang Wei indicated that he hadnt been in touch with Wang Haifeng for several days either and was quite ustomed to Wang Haifeng not answering his phone, Ever since he got married, hes like a changed man. What do you need him for? When Zhang Wei heard that Feng Jun was nning to give Wang Haifeng a jade carving, he immediately showed great interest, Youre by Li Dafus? Alright, I got it. Im not far, wait for me. About ten minutester, a Great Wall SUV stopped in front of the jade shop. Zhang Wei got out of the car, but to everyones surprise, the driver turned out to be a woman in her thirties. Zhang Wei entered the jade shop and burst intoughter upon seeing the jade, Old Feng, your idea is wickedly good. Nicely done After that, he introduced the woman beside him, who had a surname Shen and owned an outdoor sports goods store, Sister Shen is also a client of mine and a big fan of mountain climbing.
Sister Shen was of medium height, around 54, with the fullness of a middle-aged woman, but definitely not overweight. Her skin was slightly tan with thick eyebrows and big eyes, hardly wearing any makeup. If she had been seven or eight years younger, she would have certainly been a beauty. In fact, even now, she still had an air of charming maturity about her. She walked up, shook hands with Feng Jun, and spoke with genuine enthusiasm, Nice to meet you, Director Zhang has told me a lot about you. You really are young and handsome, dignified and impressive. You tter me, Sister Shen, Feng Jun chuckled awkwardly, then shot Zhang Wei a questioning look: Who is this? Zhang Wei returned a meaningful nce. That meaning was not just profound; Feng Jun couldnt understand it at all, but he did figure out one thingZhang Weis expression was a bit serious. Before he had time to think it through, his phone rang, and the caller was Wang Haifeng. The moment he opened his mouth, there was a torrent ofints, Damn, not even a moment of peace when taking a shower. Boss Feng, what are your orders? Yo, upset, are we? Then forget it, Feng Jun joked, I was saying Id give you a jade carving. Zhang Wei joined in the teasing, Cant make it, right? Old Feng, just give the carving to me instead. Wang Haifeng panicked at that, Damn it, Xiao Wei, back off hang on, Ill put on some clothes and be right over. Where are you? (Anotherte-night update, just three hours left until February. As customary in the early hours, theres an extra update. Booked the minimum monthly votes for the next month.)
Chapter 171: 171 Miss is so fierce (Extra for guaranteed monthly votes) Chapter 171: Miss is so fierce (Extra chapter for guaranteed monthly votes) Wang Haifeng was indeed taking a shower, and he wasnt far from here C just five bus stops away. However, the Li Dafu store was located in a busy downtown area with heavy traffic, so even though Coach Wang drove his Q7, it took him thirty minutes to get there. When he entered the store, his hair was still slightly damp. Upon seeing the jade, Wang Haifengs face broke into a delighted smile. He hadnt been into jade before and only knew it was quite expensive. But ever since Feng Jun started selling jade, he began pondering over jade artifacts. As a rich second generation who had nothing to do, one might not know how to make money, but not knowing how to spend it would be aughing stock to others, wouldnt it? So he could roughly guess the price of the jade Feng Jun brought out, Old Feng is really a good brother, way better than what he gave Sister Hong. Zhang Wei winked at him yfully, Sister Hong only got a pair, while youve got quite a big piece. Wang Haifeng nced at him suspiciously, Are you implying something with your words? After hearing what the jade was to be carved into, he was both annoyed and amused, Old Feng you sly guy, since youve gifted the jade to me, its my business what I want to carve it into. Im not carving it, not carving it lets go. Feng Jun spoke calmly, If you dont carve it, I wont give it to you. The reason I called you over was to ask how to handle the details. Or should we use yours as a temte?
Get lost! Wang Haifeng waved his hand in exasperation. Although he was usually reserved, he wasnt brazen enough to agree to such a thing in person, Is this just because you have money to burn? Hey, I enjoy spending money, Feng Jun pointed to Ye Qingyi, paused, then pointed to the tall and skinny man, Id like to give these two some money, and if you dont let me, I wont ept that. To tell the truth, he was also grateful to the tall and skinny man. If it hadnt been for him practically giving away a Jade Gourd, he would have no idea how long it would take to make his first pot of gold. Without the support of that first pot of gold, it would be even more uncertain how long it would take for him to reach his current position. Wang Haifeng nced at Ye Qingyi, knowing that this girl was close to Feng Jun. When he had brought Xia Xiaoyu to find someone, he had bumped into the two having dinner, Xiao Yezi, are you just watching him squander money? Xiao Yezi is what you call her? Ye Qingyi mumbled to herself, though her face showed no expression, I need to make money to buy a mobile phone. What mobile phone do you want, just tell me, Wang Haifeng held up two fingers, Ill buy you two, how about that? Two gold phones. Ye Qingyi nced at him and answered indifferently, Thank you, but I do not ept unearned rewards. Wang Haifeng turned to look at the tall man, thinking to persuade him, but then he thought, whats there to say between two grown men? So he reluctantly faced Feng Jun, Im telling you if you really carve that thing and give it to me, Ill definitely have to rework it. Feng Jun spread his hands with an indifferent smile, Thats up to you. After I give it to you, its your property. Wang Haifeng stomped his foot in frustration, You just have to oppose me, dont you? Spending money to annoy me, can you tell me, what have I done to you? Nothing, Feng Jun shook his head, his smile shining brilliantly, I just think your householdcks vitality you need some Yang to stabilize it. Its you whock vigor! Im very vigorous! Wang Haifeng red, angry yet amused. As long as he didnt mess around outside, he lived like an emperor at home. But people really enjoy provoking others he just couldnt help wanting to have fun outside. Since there was no way to justify himself in this situation, he could only grudgingly concede, Worstes to worst, Ill just scrape off the outeryer and re-carve something else. The tall man was shocked at his words, You must be joking, right? Thats top-quality Hetian Jade. If you remove ayer, its value, its value, its value Its value will shrink, I know, Wang Haifeng waved dismissively, expressing his generous attitude, No problem, money can solve everything, and since the jade is mine, I can do whatever I want with it. But The tall mans expression looked very distressed, Such fine jade is truly hard toe by. To waste and squander it is a crime. By the end of his plea, he seemed almost in agony, clearly a jade lover expressing his innermost sorrow. Cut it out, theres plenty of resources, we cant waste them all, Wang Haifeng waved unconcernedly, You know? Principal Jiang smashes a Yuan blue-and-white porcin when hes unhappy, he smashes We are far from that.
The tall man, unable toprehend such wasteful thinking, could only mutter softly, That could be a loss of over a million, and you seem fine with it. Psh, Wang Haifeng snorted disdainfully, Money can solve the problem The next moment, his eyes widened in shock as he blurted out, How much money did you say? Coach Wang might be a rich second generation, and tens of thousands might be nothing to him, but if its over a million that would hurt.
Even though his dad was wealthy, Wang Haifeng didnt work in the family business, and the money came from home, not earned by himself. Over a million, the tall man looked at him thoughtfully, Hmm especially if the design turns out poorly. Got it, Coach Wang indicated that he understood in a second and immediately picked up the key point. So he nced at Feng Jun and said with a smile, Lao Feng, I heard that the stock market has been doing well these past few days? Feng Jun noticed their little gestures, but it didnt matter to him; his intention was purely to tease Coach Wang, so he replied with a smile, Then why dont you hurry up and send some money to Director Zhang? Spare me, please, Wang Haifeng said with a wry smile and hands raised, The old man said if I dare touch stocks, hed disinherit me Xiao Wei knows too, right? Zhang Wei nodded and spoke gloomily, The old mans insight How should I put it? Hees from a background in tangible industries. Youre doing quite well, Feng Jun said with augh, Not conning the old man, just conning me? Dont be like that, Zhang Wei said with wide eyes and a serious tone, Im not conning you. I came to you today for a different matter. If you dont want to buy stocks, do you think I could hold a gun to your head to make you buy? Next was the valuation of the carving work. The tall and skinny man stated it would be at least one hundred thousand and included the rest of the leftover material, suggesting they would discuss further after the piece waspleted if there were discrepancies. Feng Jun did not bargain. He directly transferred one hundred thousand over and pointed at Xiao Yezi, At least a twenty percentmission is fair, right? What could be the problem? Him not bargaining was already a huge favor. Li Dafu had staff who came along to watch the excitement. Seeing the situation, he couldnt help but smack his lips and went back to spread the word.
One wanted to carve something to give as a gift; the other nned to reprocess the gift after receiving it. You have to understand, thats prime Hetian soft jade were talking about. The loss in the process would at least be in the tens of thousands. Everyone agreed that poverty limited our imaginationthe lives of the wealthy are indeed beyond our understanding. After the money was paid, it was almost the end of the workday. Feng Jun nced at Ye Qingyi and said with a smile, Shall we find a ce to eat something casual? Xiao Yezi looked at Zhang Wei and Wang Haifeng not far away and hesitated for a moment, Dont they have something to talk to you about? What could it be? Feng Jun said nonchntly, then added with a slight smile, After dinner, shall we find a ce to have some fun? Although he didnt make it very clear, they were all adults. Could it be that they wouldnt understand such matters? Of course, if she pretended not to understand, Feng Jun couldnt me her for it, but then there probably wouldnt be a ter. Ye Qingyi was pretty straightforward. She pondered for a moment and then asked directly, Lets put it this way, what do you want me to be to you? Feng Jun hesitated for a moment and just gave a slight smile, If youre looking for a promise, I really cant offer one. I live in the moment. Ye Qingyi nodded, I understand. Are you interested in trying a trial marriage? Todays concept of a trial marriage isnt what it used to be. The traditional kind was when two people nning to get married lived together for a while to see if there were any intolerable quirks about each other, with the aim of eventually getting married. The modern trial marriage means that we think of considering a serious rtionship, being boyfriend and girlfriend, not just friends with benefits. As for marriage? Thats a discussion forter. Who knows, maybe the world will end tomorrow.
Cant help it, its the era of fast food and rapid rtionships. Things really are different from before. Feng Jun was stunned for a moment, That lets talk about it in the car. Once in the car, the Great Wall SUV led the way, the Phaeton closely followed, and Wang Haifengs Q7 was behind. After driving for a while, Feng Jun cleared his throat and said, That, Xiao Yezi I dont have any ns for marriage at the moment. Alright, I got it, Ye Qingyi spoke calmly, Refusing you seems a bit impolite So Ill grant you this once, but before midnight, I have to go home to feed my cat. Could you be any more of a buzzkill? Feng Jun nced at her, I was thinking of a mutually beneficial arrangement. If youre not interested, lets forget it. Forget it? Ye Qingyi widened her eyes and asked seriously, Wouldnt that be very impolite? I really dont know whose manners are like this, Feng Jun was somewhat speechless. Some people talk themselves to death, and he certainly had a taste of it today. Ye Qingyi, however, didnt think she was being inappropriate at all. After a while, she murmured, If youre unhappy, then I dont want themission I just want to find someone decent to marry. Is that wrong? (The first update of February, The Generous Stomach of Chancellor Chen Taizhong 5/5, all debts paid off. Earnestly calling for the guaranteed monthly tickets.) Chapter 172: 172: Negotiating with a Tiger for its Skin (Second Update) Chapter 172: Negotiating with a Tiger for its Skin (Second Update) Encountering someone like Ye Qingyi, Feng Jun felt rather doomed, clearly there were opportunities to take advantage, yet he just couldnt. The dinner venue was chosen by Sister Shen, and it was a private restaurant. The restaurant was located inside a residential building in a high-endmunity with high-rise buildings that had north-south throughyouts. The apartment on the sixteenth floor, spanning five rooms and three living halls, not only offered great privacy but also had luxurious decor. Feng Juns party of five picked a room facing the sun and soon after they sat down, the restaurant started serving the dishes. Sister Shen introduced cheerfully to everyone, exining that this ce featured home-style vors and typically didnt ept customers ordering dishes. You just needed to call ahead, state the number of people and the price youd like to pay. Here, the prices of dishes were divided into three categories, two hundred, three hundred, and five hundred per person, not including drinks. Of course, if you insisted on the one-thousand-tier, the restaurant could also make that happen, but it was best to let them know in advance. Sister Shen had ordered the five hundred per person tier, adding up to two thousand five for five people. It wasnt considered too expensive, but the dishes served were really just home cooking, not even including drinks, which might be more than what an average wage-earner would afford. However, for those with a bit of wealth, spending one thousand for five people on a casual business lunch wasnt too extravagant. In short, it was a restaurant that wasnt superior inparison but was more than enough in its own right, and the home cooking was truly good. The tofu was braised, the chicken was free-range, and the vegetables were grown by farmers the kind you grow for your own consumption.
President Shen also specially ordered a softshell turtle, which the restaurant provided. A two-pound wild-caught turtle, valued at eight thousand. And dont think its expensive; such items arentmonly avable, so encountering one was considered good luck. By the end of the meal, the bill was well over ten thousand. Nobody talked about serious matters at the table; it was just idle chit-chat. Feng Jun suddenly remembered something and asked Wang Haifeng, What did you say to that Mr. Chen? You seemed all sneaky. Wang Haifeng justughed, Whats it to you what I said? I was just giving him some advice. Zhang Wei gave him a sidelong nce and chuckled with ill intent, You didnt show him a temte, right? Taking it home to im as their own family treasure. Wang Haifeng shot him a look, I dont show my temtes to men, for fear of making you feel inferior! Everyone brushed it off as nothing serious, but then Feng Jun spoke earnestly, If you two mess around, youll both have topensate me for thebor and material costs! Wang Haifeng looked at him disdainfully, Youre overthinking it. I was just asking how long it would take him to carve it. Was that really the case? Feng Jun didnt believe it, but it didnt matter either way. Time flew by quickly at the dinner table; in the blink of an eye, more than an hour had passed, and Ye Qingyi spoke up, Im done eating. Arent you leaving, Feng Jun? Im not interested inpeting for favor with a cat! Feng Jun pondered for a moment, Here, let me call you a ride I cant drive since Ive had a drink. Xiao Yezi shook her head, No need, I can call for one myself Oh, seems like my mobile phone is broken. Its not thatplicated, Sister Shen chimed in, then pressed the table bell to summon someone. The young man from the restaurant came in pushing the door open, grinning, What can I do for you, bosses? Sister Shen pointed at Ye Qingyi and then pped her car keys on the table, Take this beauty home, use my car. Sister Shen, what are you talking about, the young man said, smiling apologetically, Need a ride, right? I have a car. Use my car, Sister Shen said indisputably, My car is safe, and its clean. The young man grabbed the car keys and turned to leave; Ye Qingyi also followed, waving at Feng Jun as she left the room.
Sister Shen smiled and said, The food here is average, but its quiet and the service is good, we only serve people we know. Wang Haifeng blurted out, Dont have to pay taxes, how could the service not be good? Hai Feng, what kind of talk is that? Zhang Wei snorted dissatisfiedly, Alright, lets go. Step outside for a smoke with me. The two left the room, and Feng Jun took out a cigarette to light up, looking at Sister Shen with a smile, If you have something to say, just say it.
Sister Shen took the cigarette pack from his hand, lit one up, took a deep inhale, and said with squinted eyes, About that matter with Lei Guanst time, Im sorry. Wow! Feng was truly taken aback, as he hadnt expected her to bring up this affair. He pondered for a moment before responding, Its all in the past. You didnte specially to apologize, did you? Since youre so straightforward, Ill get right to the point, Sister Shen expressed very forthrightly, I heard you have a jade mine, wondering if youre open to investment? Feng Jun was stunned by what he heard, then eventually chuckled, What does open to investment entail, and what does not open to investment mean? Im willing to invest if youre taking investments, Sister Shen said as she leisurely blew smoke rings, her interest piqued as she watched him. In this line of work, its crucial to have a few powerful coborators, and as it happens, I do have a bit of capability If youre worried, I can just send my finance team to oversee things and share in the profits, she added. Feng Jun smirked silently. Her offer seemed reasonable, but her upfront eagerness to get involved in mining was definitely not borne out of goodwillthen again, could any honest person dare to get involved in such affairs? So, he shook his head decisively, Sorry, I have coborators, and theyre sufficiently strong. Sister Shen wasnt surprised by his refusal. She simply smiled indifferently, It seems I was presumptuous. So, can we consider a different type of coboration? Feng Jun remained silent, then suddenly asked, How much TNT can you provide me? One of his main tasks for this trip was to procure explosives; if she could supply a significant amount of TNT, some things might be negotiable. Of course, investing in Jade Mining was out of the question. He couldnt possibly take her finance team into the Mobile Phone Space. Explosives? Sister Shens eyebrows rose, then she smiled nonchntly, How much do you need?
Huh? This piqued Feng Juns interest. Her tone was not that of a small-time yer. He probed, Arent you afraid its not safe? Sister Shen burst intoughter, entirely delighted, If you hadnt asked, I might have been a bit scared. But now that you asked, not so much. Feng Jun pondered for a moment, then tentatively asked, From a chemical nt? Asking that is no fun, Sister Shen replied coolly, unbothered by his probing, I can provide the explosives but Im always taking the risk, arent I? Feng Jun nodded, responding bluntly, Understood, what do you need me to do? Straightforward, Sister Shen said, raising her hand to lightly pat the back of Feng Juns hand on the table, her smileden with innuendo, I like dealing with straightforward people If I cant have your mine, how about you help me secure one? Her grip wasnt too strong but not too light; Feng Jun seemed not to notice, Which mine? Where is it? An iron mine, to the north, Sister Shen pointed northward, her hand resting on his, Leave the aboveboard stuff to me. Your people take over the mine, and we split the profit seventy-thirty, you thirty, I seventy. So she thought Feng Jun had a tough crew at his disposal and wanted him to act as an enforcer. Not interested, Feng Jun shook his head decisively, I stick to what I know, protecting my own patch is enough for me. Sister Shenughed, her fingers caressing the back of his hand suggestively, Boss Feng, dont be too greedy I take seventy percent not just to grease palms but also to handle production and salesits really not much. Feng Juns hand remained still; she was older than him by seven or eight years, but the allure of a mature woman was something he clearly understood. Besides, she was the one making the advances. He simply shook his head, his expression unreadable, Its not about the division of profits, Im just not interested, Sister Shen, youre overthinking it.
Did Sister Shen believe him? Anyone daring enough to run a private mine was desperate for money over life. Running one mine or two made no difference to them. Having her settle local disputes already made her a good partner. She fell silent for a while, then sighed, Okay, forty-sixty then. If you dont agree, theres no chance for coboration. Feng Jun gave her a wry smile, Im sorry then, Sister Shen. Maybe another time. Caught off guard for a moment, Sister Shens gaze wandered, her fingers still teasing his hand, Even with Sister Shen herself its not enough? she asked seductively. Without a hint of agitation, Feng Jun withdrew his hand, reaching for his ss, Sister Shen, Im still young and have plenty of options hence, I never graze near the nest. What a joke. Feng Jun was the full packagestyle, looks, wealth, and youthful to boot. To indulge you once was generous enough, and you think Im the one benefiting? Sister Shens smile then took on a forced edge as she nodded, Mm, President Feng is surely destined for greater things. Its for the best Can I introduce you to some pretty girls, perhaps? Feng Jun felt that passively going along was not eptable. He downed his ss of alcohol, and with a staring intensity, he spoke firmly, Ive made it clear I dont do business with strangers. And I am very curious, Sister Shen, you drive just a Great Wall car and you want to discuss such business with me wheres your confidenceing from? His question was quite impolite, but it made sense. He believed he wasnt offending anyoneafter all, not just any Tom, Dick, or Harry could discuss coborations with him. As expected, Sister Shen didnt get angry. She spoke nonchntly, Im in the legitimate business, need to consider reputation. I have luxury cars, but only this one off-roader. As for my confidence have you forgotten what you want to buy from me? I dontck cars, but surely they cant all be luxury models, can they? With that kind of question, do you or do you not want the explosives? But Feng Jun simply shook his head, unhurried, I still cant quite see your strength. How about this start by selling me a thousand tons?
A thousand tons? Sister Shen looked at him oddly, then smiled faintly, Since you arent my partner, why should I sell you so much? Chapter 173: 173 Su Tai and Su Shi (Three more) Chapter 173: Su Tai and Su Shi (Three more) Feng Jun understood, Sister Shen didnt say she couldnt get a thousand tons of dynamite, of course, she didnt say she could either. She was only emphasizing that without a cooperative rtionship, taking risks just wasnt worth it. Feng Jun had a feeling that this woman might be just a front, so he stopped beating around the bush, If you really must find someone to coborate with, I can introduce a bunch of gold diggers to you Have you heard of Guo Heilian? Ive heard of him, Sister Shen nodded and then shook her head, Those guys are pure desperados, unlike President Feng, who already has a reputation in the jade industry You are much more reliable than them. That reason was sound; people with fixed assets were naturally more trustworthymonks can run away, but temples cant. All Feng Jun could do was respond with a wry smile, I have the ability to deal with them, Sister Shen doesnt have to worry about that. Upon hearing this, Sister Shen was first taken aback, then her eyes twinkled with interest as she asked, My judgment is indeed not bad, but if they fled, could you find them? That was a tough one, Feng Jun didnt want to continue on this topic, In that case, lets not talk about it anymore, lets just drink. Sister Shen nced at him sideways, tempted to ask one more time if he no longer wanted the dynamite. But then she thought that with his means, it probably wasnt an issue for him to buy dynamite elsewhere. Nevertheless, she felt very regretful that todays conversation hadnt achieved her goal.
After dinner, it was barely past eight ten when Sister Shen extended an invitationthe night was young, why not enjoy the nightclub? Feng Jun was the first to respond, saying he was quite tired and wanted to rest. Wang Haifeng and Zhang Wei, both astute men, knew the negotiation hadnt gone well and said they wanted to go home. After sending Sister Shen away with booked drivers, the three men reconnected by phone. This time it was Zhang Wei who led the way to a performance bar, iming it was owned by a friend. This performance bar was located within argepound, which seemed to be Agricultural Science Institute territory, exuding a sense of peace amid the bustle. Lets not talk about Feng Juns car for the moment; as soon as Coach Wangs Q7 parked there, its presence wasmanding. Two security guards ran over at once, one quickly opening the door of the Q7, while the other, seeing the situation, sullenly turned to greet the guests at the Passat. The performance bar wasnt small, almost a thousand square meters in size, with a stage for performances measuring sixty or seventy square metersbig enough for group dances. However, there werent many seats in the hall; even including the sofas in the booths, it could only amodate about two hundred guests. And at the moment, there were only seven or eight groups of customers, about thirty people in total. The manager, a tall and beautiful woman, lit up when she saw Zhang Wei and greeted him with a smile, Hey, Zhang bro, how long has it been since youve been here? Xiao Na was just mentioning you. Hey, beauty, do you even know how to address people? Wang Haifengs face darkened as he spoke seriously, Whats all this about Zhang bro, Li bro? Its Wei bro got it? To hell with you, Zhang Wei kicked out, but his opponent, who already knew what wasing, easily dodged to the side; for a fitness coach, such moves were a piece of cake. After a bit of roughhousing, the three found a booth to sit down, facing the stage. The manager beckoned for a fruit te, beer, and popcorn to be brought over, and then waved for three girls toe over and sit beside them. Zhang Wei briefly exined that this ce was owned by one of his clients and was operating at a loss, but the client didnt care about the money; it was all about convenience for personal amusement. Wang Haifeng and Feng Jun exchanged nces, and Coach Wang spoke up, Thats pretty much the same reason Sister Hong opened Hongjie. Feng Junmented, Tsk, when Im free, I might as well open a ce like this, so convenient to y around in. Bothughed, saying that this kind of thing should be left to Boss Feng to handle, as they really didnt have that much money. A few months ago, they looked at Feng Jun with disdain, but now their attitude had shifted dramatically, and not just Feng Jun was trying to adjust, even the two of them felt a little out of ce. Zhang Wei was better at adjusting his mood and continued to introduce the performance bar.
He said the girls here didnt require a stage fee; they could be considered performers. When they came over to join you for a drink, they wouldter perform on stage, and you were expected to send wreaths, flower baskets, crowns, and the likeall voluntarily. Was it alright not to send anything? Of course, if you could lose face, then dont send anything. Although the performers did toast, they did so in moderation, with far more restraint than the hostesses in nightclubs. The stage featured song and dance performances, though not as overwhelmingly loud as at a disco; the hosts voice was loudest only when speaking. After sitting down and drinking beer for a while, Feng Jun asked about the background of that Sister Shen.
Zhang Wei casually mentioned that there was nothing impressive about this woman; she was just a deputy director of the county civil affairs bureau. However, her brother-inw was the second-inmand at Zhengyang City Industrial and Commercial Bank, and she had a widework of social connections. Speaking truthfully, he didnt even know how this woman got involved in the business of selling Thunder, Finance and securities are originally close rtives, I really didnt expect her to be the one involved. I know her too, but then I remembered, her elder brother is the sales director of Zhenhua Factory. Zhenhua Chemical Factory Thats right, it mainly produces stic casings, but its a state-owned enterprise that shifted from military to civilian use, previously specializing in explosives. Feng Jun snorted displeasingly and took a couple of sips from a can of beer, She wants me to help her snatch an iron mine, is she nuts? However, Zhang Wei didnt seem to mind, These days, there are so many people with money but no project to invest in. Isnt it normal to rack their brains for projects? We at the securitiespanye across a lot of such people, but I have to admit, I admire her guts for daring to get involved in a private mine. Upon hearing this, Wang Haifeng couldnt help but sneer, If you ask me, our countrys financial policies are quite funnyone side has arge amount of private capital with no outlet, while the other side has small and medium-sized businesses struggling to secure financing, with the manufacturing industry nearly copsing. His dad was in manufacturing, so he had met many simr folks, and felt strongly about it. You make it sound so easy, said Zhang Wei, who regarded himself as a professional in the financial sector and, naturally, had to sit squarely on the issue. He red at Coach Wang irritably, Easy for you to say, standing there without a care in the world. The current financial situation is already not bad for what it is If you think you can do better, then go ahead. Wang Haifeng rolled his eyes, Please be a bit more objective when you speak. I am a taxpayer, and since I have fulfilled my duty of paying taxes, I should enjoy the corresponding rights. You say If you think you can do better, then go ahead? You make it sound so easy Why should my taxes go to support these ipetent individuals, just to produce crap? As the two bickered, a young girl sitting next to Feng Jun stood up and gave him a slight smile, Brother, its almost time for my song, so Im going to prepare. This was her way of giving advance notice: Ive had a couple of drinks with you, so its up to you, brother, if you feel like supporting me or not. When Feng Jun had no money, he was good at being frugal and saving, but deep down, he was quite spontaneous. When the young girl went on stage, he casually gged down a waiter and ordered him to send a wreath to the stage. A wreath cost a hundred yuan, not a big deal, but he also didnt send a five-hundred-yuan flower basket. At that moment, he kind of understood Wang Haifengs attitudeWere not short of money, but theres no need to let others treat us like suckers, right?
The waiter asked for his surname, and after the wreath was sent up, it wasnt long before the host on the stage started to thank President Feng for the beautiful wreath. The wreath wasnt expensive, but since this table of guests had just arrived and already started giving gifts, it was obvious they werent short of cash. As a result, two more young girls came over, one sitting next to Feng Jun, and the other next to Wang Haifeng. At this proper table where it wasnt appropriate to get handsy, the young girls were very sweet-talkers, the moment they opened their mouths it was Thank you, President Feng, foring here. Let me offer you a drink, wishing you a fun time. After this girl finished her toast, the one next to Wang Haifeng also turned around, This boss Feng Jun nced at her absent-mindedly, and the next moment he froze, Is that you? The lighting in the booth was dim, and only at this moment did he realize that this performer was actually someone he knew! Despite the heavy makeup on the face of the acquaintance, he still recognized her. The performers eyes fluttered, and she managed a forced smile, This boss, have we met before? Stop joking, okay? Feng Jun replied irritably, Dont you own a beauty salon? This woman was none other than his middle school ss president, Li Xiaobina girl with good looks and abilities, very assertive. In herst year of junior high, her father was diagnosed with cancer, and the ssmates had even raised money for her. Later on, she moved south with her mother. After Li Xiaobin left, she kept in touch with her ssmates. Everyone knew that she attended an Open University in the south, attempted to study abroad after graduation but didnt make it, and now ran a beauty salon in the metropolis. Even two years ago, Feng Jun added her on WeChat, and every couple of months, she would post a status update, promoting new services at her beauty salon or showing off some delicacies. In short, Li Xiaobin was one of those ssmates who seldom posted on social media, but the friendship among the ssmates was real, and she seemed to be living a fairly good and rtively fashionable lifepared to other ssmates, putting her in the upper middle ss among them.
By coincidence, Feng Jun was also that kind of personrarely posting on social media. Right after graduation, he often shared motivational content andments on current events, butter got so busy that he couldnt afford the time. Later on, he became too embarrassed to post on social media, and in recent months, as his fortune turned for the better, he felt there was no need to show offwealth hade so suddenly that he couldnt just post a photo of a piece of Mutton-Fat Jade, stating that he was dealing in that business now. However, some of his ssmates were aware of his situation to some extent. The general impression was that this guy is busy struggling for a living, and the consensus was rather low. Today, two ssmates who seldom post on social media ran into each other in a distant ce. Interestingly, the one who seemed to be doing not so well was acting like a boss, while the ss goddess, the fashionable ss president seen by former ssmates, turned out to be making a living in a nightclub. Upon hearing him say so, the woman who appeared to be Li Xiaobin shook her head calmly, This boss, youve mistaken me for someone else. After saying this, she got up and left, even looking somewhat flustered. Chapter 174: 174: Fatso, Save Me (Four Updates - Begging for Monthly Votes) Chapter 174: Fatso, Save Me (Four Updates C Begging for Monthly Votes) Wang Haifeng looked at the girl leaving his side with surprise and nced at Feng Jun, With such heavy makeup, you could recognize her? Feng Jun shook his head disinterestedly, She was our junior high ss president, and she still posts on her Moments from time to time. Laughing raucously at his words, Wang Haifeng said, Thats a good thing, an old me you can actually savor a kiss. Thats probably tough, Zhang Wei picked up his beer for a sip and spoke slowly, The girls here dont leave with guests unless they agree; you cannot forcibly take them away. He didnt mention the background of the performing arts bar, but managing such a big ce with thirty to forty performers just for fun, could such an owner be simple? Im not nning on taking anyone anyway, Feng Jun sighed lightly, Its justmenting how unpredictable life is. Curiosity piqued, Zhang Wei probed further before chuckling, Youre overthinking it. Let me tell you, not just at ces like this performing arts bar, even the hostesses at nightclubs, many have day jobs Tattooed eyebrows, manicures, all just for show. It cant all be just for show, right? Wang Haifeng somewhat disagreed with this view, Ive met some who work at banks in nightclubs Could that also be a fa?ade? Banks depend on the position, Zhang Wei rebutted without hesitation, being from a securitiespany, he knew all too well, Outsourced tellers can also im to be bank employees, how much can they really earn? Feeling frustrated, Wang Haifeng argued, Its still a formal job though, can you call it a fa?ade?
There arent many like that, Zhang Wei didnt deny it, butpared to the reticent Coach Wang, he and Li Qiang were the real veterans of the nightlife, Anyway, these girls dont want people to know theyre hostesses and always have a job as a cover. His words didnt sit well with the girl nearby, Bro, were performers. Like, Im from an arts school, not one of those KTV hostesses, were not as messy as them. Alright, I know youre a performer, Zhang Wei reached out, patting the girls bare thigh lightly, smiling, Were talking about the hostesses at nightclubs Youre really a student? The girl subtly shifted her body to the sideafter all, it was just a regr club, not a nightclub where even this degree of harassment had to be tolerated lest customers get upset. However, no matter what, since the three men were here at a regr club, they were here to drink and chat. Having a few drinks without any atmosphere just wouldnt do; a little singing and dancing as backdrop and some girls to flirt a little added to the ambiance. Li Xiaobins appearance led Feng Jun to drift off for a while. After downing two bottles of beer and sending up two flower gands, he still shifted his focus to serious matters, Can you get explosives from Sister Shens brother? Only Sister Shen would know that, Zhang Wei spread his hands in a helpless gesture, Would they let us outsiders know about these kinds of internal operations? Feng Jun downed a big gulp of beer, speaking gloomily, I rejected Sister Shen today, her connection is probably cut off now, isnt it? Afraid so its probably true, Zhang Wei was reluctant to admit it, but he knew too well how difficult that woman was to deal with, Actually, I think you two could still talk it over, after all, she has money, and you two could coborate on some other project. Money? Feng Jun scoffed disdainfully, How much money can she have? At this, Zhang Wei was at a loss for words. How could I forget, this guy doesntck money, does he? Ah, forget it, Feng Jun sighed, I refuse to believe that with money, I still cant buy things By the way, Director Zhang, could you discuss the recent stock market trends? Zhang Wei was about to respond when a girl hurriedly ran into the booth, President Feng, Ivee to toast to you. The person who came was none other than Li Xiaobin, who had just left. Feng Jun nced at her and then looked behind her, noting the two men that followed her in. He guessed what was happening and couldnt help but sneer, Just a moment ago you were calling me this boss, and now you know Im President Feng? Regardless, this was a former squad leader of his. He tilted his chin slightly, Sit down first. Without waiting for his instructions, Li Xiaobin took a seat right beside him, squeezing the young girl who was sitting next to Feng Jun to one side. The young girl looked at her with dissatisfaction but ultimately didnt say anything. The two men following Li Xiaobin approached unhurriedly and withposure.
One was exceptionally tall, over 1.9 meters, and the other was short, only 1.6 meters. The shorter one walked into the booth, regarding Feng Jun and hispanions as if they were nothing, and reached straight for Li Xiaobin, You slut, you dare to run? Li Xiaobin quickly dodged behind Feng Jun, screaming frantically, Fatty, save me! Feng Jun used to be quite chubby as a kid, technically due to his baby-faced cheeks. By middle school, he wasnt overweight anymore, but there were four primary school ssmates who carried his nickname into middle school with him.
Interestingly, Feng Jun was actually quite thin during middle school, but the nickname Fatty inexplicably stuck, probably because everyone was in a rebellious phase. Feng Jun sighed inwardly and raised his hand to push away the other mans reaching palm, speaking calmly, I say, this is our booth, youve walked into the wrong ce. Whether Li Xiaobin was now a performer or something else, whatever her dispute was with these men, he decided to intervene the moment he heard Fatty. In this era where fast food prevailed, the word sentiment seemed somewhatughable, but that didnt negate its existence. Motherfucker, you looking for trouble? the shorter one red and pointed at Feng Jun, Sit your ass down! However, Feng Jun slowly stood up, frowning slightly, Im a person who likes to be reasonable. When ying chess, I allow someone to take back a move have the courage to repeat what you just said? It was only because he didnt know the full story or whether Li Xiaobin was in the right, otherwise, just for the words motherfucker, he wouldve considered getting physical. Oh, you got some nerve? the shorter one red again, puffing out his chest as if he was about to throw a punch. Zhang Wei attempted to defuse the situation, immediately standing up, Guys, lets talk this out were all here to have a good time. Stay out of this, its none of your business, the short man pointed at Zhang Wei, speaking brashly. Try pointing me out again? Wang Haifeng also stood up, Lets talk this through, if you want to start a fight, just say it! Among the three, he stood the tallest and, being a fitness coach, his physique was imposing and intimidating at a nce. The short man hesitated upon seeing this. While he considered himself no pushover, facing three robust young menparticrly because they were also patrons of this establishmentmade him wary.
Yet, not wanting to lose face, he blustered again, Do you know what she has done? No matter what she did, you speak nicely! Wang Haifeng snorted coldly, Coming over here baring your teeth, who are you trying to scare? Coach Wang, though heading into his thirties and already a family man, still had the rebellious spirit of youth and couldnt stand being provoked. The argument had escted, and many customers in the venue had turned their attention to themotion. Soon after, several security guards hurried over and stood between the two groups, Gentlemen, lets talk this out. The lobby manager also hurried over. In her rush, she even twisted her ankle in her thin high heels. After arriving, she took a look at Zhang Wei, then at the short man, and offered a cheery proposal, Oh, whats happening here? Were all just here to have fun. Lets say I didnt look after you all well enough. How about a drink as an apology? She then picked up a bottle of beer and gulped it down. Though it was only a 300ml bottle, for a woman to drink it all in one go was quite impressive. Setting down the bottle, she spoke with a smile, Were all friends here. If theres an issue, tell me, and Ill resolve it, okay? Manager Chang, youre not quite up to par, the short man said with a slightly lifted chin, arrogantly, Someone is giving us trouble in your ce. Should we give Third Brother a call? (Fourth release, calling for the monthly tickets for February.) Chapter 175: 175: Everyones an Actor Chapter 175: Everyones an Actor Facing the short mans arrogance, the lobby managers face slightly darkened, So you know this is Third Brothers ce? She raised her hand to point at Zhang Wei, then to the short man, and spoke coldly, Anyone whoes here is a friend of Third Brother. Id like to ask you one thing Are you sure you want to cause trouble at Third Brothers ce? Only then did the short man realize that the group he was having a conflict with actually knew Third Brotheralthough this entertainment bar was for self-entertainment, how could it not be open for business with so many people to support? Considering this, his arrogance subsided slightly, but he didnt think he was wrong, so he spoke with a stern face, We definitely dont want to cause trouble, but even if Third Brother is here, we still need to talk about fairness, right? Of course, Manager Chang nodded, a smile resurfaced on her face, Lets talk it out slowly, shall we? It must be said that a typical nightclub lobby manager possesses the qualities of a professional actor. She nced at the waiter beside her and spoke lightly, Bring two dozen Coronas, on us. The short man waved his hand dismissively and said boldly, Forget it, we arent short on cash. Its better if you provide a proper exnation, Manager Chang. When rejected like this, the lobby manager didnt get angry but simply nodded with a smile, Alright then, tell me what happened. Doing business hinges on maintaining good rtions for prosperity; as long as the other party is willing to talk, everything is negotiable.
The squatty man pointed a finger at Li Xiaobin, This fucking bitch Put down your damn hand! Feng Jun barked, Stick to the matter at hand. Spout any more bullshit and Ill beat you! The short man nced at the lobby manager, Manager Chang, you saw that, whos not giving you face Before Manager Chang could answer, Wang Haifeng got angry, red and said, Kid, youre quite the jumper, huh? Let me ask you who does this booth belong to? Manager Chang initially felt that the two people Zhang Wei brought were somewhat disrespectful, but now she realized they were sitting in their own booked booth and someone was looking for trouble. She quickly adjusted her thoughts and nodded slightly, Yes, this booth belongs to these three bosses. And you are? I didnt know whose booth it was, the short man shook his head, said boldly and then raised his hand, pointing at Li Xiaobin, This fucking bitch Feng Jun raised his hand and, without hesitation, pped it away, sending the mans hand to the side, Too handsy! The short man immediately got upset, charged forward, and tried to start a fight, but the security guards nearby swarmed him and held him down tightly. Manager Chang said nothing, just quietly watched. After some struggling, the short man finally calmed down, stopped iling, and began to discuss Li Xiaobins faults. Turns out he wasnt the main guy; the main guy was his boss, who took a liking to Li Xiaobin when he visitedst month. But since this ce was clean entertainment, and the boss was no ordinary person, his boss followed the rules, supporting Xiao Bing with a starting gift of five hundred flower baskets,ter on, a thousand for a crown, and even sending a five thousand Guardian Cloak. The boss had spent close to twenty thousand on Li Xiaobin and thought his approach was quite respectable. In Zhengyang, with this amount of money, he could have fun with frence models as much as he liked, and it wouldnt be impossible to coax a more receptive one to fly with him. Last time, he wanted to invite Xiao Bing out, but Xiao Bing said she had a boyfriend and nned to get married. The boss thought it was a matter of not spending enough, so he sshed out another five thousand and sent a Guardian Cloak. But after receiving the cloak, Xiao Bing only apanied him for a drink for a while, then said her boyfriend wasing to pick her up and left. Today, the boss came back and directly asked Xiao Bing, how much more do I have to spend for you to agree to go out? Li Xiaobin replied with an apologetic smile, Brother, Im really getting married. Please understand.
She didnt outright refuse to go out; it was this evasive answer she gave. However, her boss got annoyed, thinking she still nned to trick him into more gifts, right? Seeing that the situation was turning sour, Li Xiaobin quickly excused herselfwith the im of needing to greet someone elseand promptly left her seat. Since she didnt charge for apanying guests to their drinks, leaving that way wasnt considered neglectful. The boss didnt react much to this, but his disciples couldnt tolerate such an affront and followed her out.
Halfway through the story, Manager Chang understood what was going on. The whole Xiao Bing is getting married was purely a tall tale; she just didnt want to go out but still wanted the other side to continue giving gifts. Since time immemorial, one should not take the words of women in entertaining venues at face value. However, from the standpoint of the entertainment bar, Li Xiaobin had done nothing wrong. If she had told the blunt truth, thats when Manager Chang would have been displeased. Yet the short man didnt see it that way, We dont have any other intentions. The boss has taken a liking to her for a while. If she truly doesnt want to go out, she could have made it clear. Indecisiveness like this, isnt it ying with someone? Being stood up by a woman of the entertainment industry is something no one likes to ept, especially not those who consider themselves sessful individuals. Take Feng Jun, for instance; he also didnt like being yed, especially when trying to pick up girls at a bar, he preferred a clear answer immediately, whether it was a yes or a no. But in his view, the fact that the boss stood someone up because he couldnt detect a polite refusal was really his own fault. So he snorted coldly, Theyve said they are getting married, how can you Destroying someone elses marriage, does that give you a sense of achievement? The short one red at him irritably, Our issue isnt settled I still remember that p of yours. Enough, Manager Chang finally spoke up, not bothering with cause and effect, she cut straight to the point, Let me emphasize once again, our establishment is a pure venue, a pure venue Performers do not go out with patrons. The short one looked at her weirdly, Manager Chang, you know who our boss is, right? These are the rules of the house, Manager Chang answered more decisively this time, If Mr. Wu has any objections, let hime find me. Her status wasnt high enough to speak with Mr. Wu, or to hold a dialogue with him, that would require the CEO to step in, but she wasnt afraid of himing to find her either. Who would dare to challenge the rules set by Third Brother?
At her words, the short one stuttered, Are you sure you want to go against the boss? Youve crossed the line! Manager Changs face darkened, and she spoke sternly, Third Brother has said, without rules there can be no square or circle! Fine, a fine saying without rules there is no square or circle, the short one sneered coldly, ominously saying, Then we wont cause trouble in your ce, and well be square with Third Brother, right? Manager Chang looked at him indifferently, Theres something Ive held back for a long time Third Brother is someone you can call? Her words were quite disrespectful, but at the same time, she didnt directly answer his question. The short one red viciously at Feng Jun, then at Li Xiaobin, If you dare, just stay here and never leave. After saying that, he turned and left without any hesitation or lingering. A few steps out of the booth, he took out his mobile phone and began to make a call. Zhang Wei waited until the guy was far away, and finally spoke up, Manager Chang, whos this guy who doesnt even respect Third Brother? Just a clueless kid, Manager Changs words were guarded, as the point of running this establishment was for enjoyment, not to stir up trouble. Some things are better left unspoken, so that if people meet again in the future, they can pretend nothing happened. Someone from the underworld? Wang Haifeng asked, looking at Feng Jun incidentally. Feng Jun himself hadnt realized that Coach Wang and Director Zhang had already categorized him as an underworld figure, and a very clear-cut one at thatjust think, earning several billion in a few short months through private mining, isnt that frightening? Seeing Wang Haifengs nce, Manager Chang couldnt help but look over at Feng Jun, only to discover that the young man was quite handsome and youthful.
Of course, Feng Jun had also yed the role of someone with higher status these past few days. Although he was not intimidating, the carefree and indifferent demeanor between his brows was quite evident. Manager Chang had been running this entertainment venue for some time and had invited performers who were good-looking and talented menafter all, some of the clients were women. Having seen many handsome men, she wasnt particrly moved by them. Among the three men in front of her, the tallest one was also quite handsome and had a good figure, but he didnt capture her attention enough to warrant a second nce. However, for some reason, this young man stirred something in her. Maybe it was because he seemed to provide a sense of security? The pursuit of security by women far surpasses that of men. But these werent her immediate concern. She spoke in a low voice, Alright, you guys should leave through the back door Take Xiao Bing with you. Why should we? Coach Wang didnt agree, Were not the ones in the wrong here, whos got their back? Manager Chang was at her wits end, she turned to Zhang Wei, Mr. Wus father is a legitimate businessman with good rtions with Third Brother Director Zhang, could you please persuade your friend? Understanding the situation as soon as he heard this, Zhang Wei turned to look at Wang Haifeng, Third Brother is the one developing Cimson Dragon Mountain in Haizhou. How should we leave? Haizhou is a prefecture-level city in Funiu Province, and Cimson Dragon Mountain is a newly emerging tourist attraction in recent years, bing a hot spot in Funiu. However, Wang Haifeng was a bit lost, Isnt Cimson Dragon Mountain developed by the local administrativemittee? Who is this Third Brother? Cimson Dragon Mountains investment amounts to over forty billion, where would the administrativemittee get that kind of money? Zhang Wei looked at him helplessly, The majority is invested by Third Brother Do you understand now?
At this, Wang Haifeng stroked his chin, thoughtfully looking at Feng Jun, Sounds like hes quite connected. Feng Jun understood as well, forming a general impression of Mr. Wus fatherhe must be a businessman if he could have a conversation with someone like Third Brother, not purely an underworld figure. And considering how easily Mr. Wu was stood up, it was clear that he was not frequently involved in such messy situations. But on the other hand, once wealth reaches such levels, its impossible not to know a few underworld figures. Whats more frightening is that these types of individuals often have influence in the legitimate world too. Just hearing about Third Brothers business, one could imagine the influence he had with the authoritiescould developing a tourist area really be achieved with only money? Chapter 176: 176: Watching You Dig Your Own Grave Chapter 176: Watching You Dig Your Own Grave Feng Jun easily deduced that Wu Shaos father wouldnt be from the underworld, but his connections must certainly be not too shabby, and its very possible he has considerable influence in officialdom. This kind of character isnt much worse than those purely from the underworld; once involved with the white-cor world, its likely theyre even more troublesome. But Feng Jun didnt care too much; instead, he nced at Zhang Wei and spoke lightly, Lao Zhang, you and Hai Feng take my monitor and go from the back, Ill go have a look around the front see what this Wu Shao is all about. Eh, President Feng, arent you insulting people? Zhang Wei hadnt even spoken, and Wang Haifeng objected first, Do I look like the kind of person to ditch my brothers and leave Xiao Wei, you take the monitor and go from the back. Now Zhang Wei was really awkward. As an old driver, he dared to get into a group fight when he was hot on alcohol, but he wouldnt be stupid enough to engage in an obviously outnumbered brawl, let alone when the opponent obviously had an unusual background. But he couldnt just desert his friends either; to put it more opportunisticallythe power held by President Feng and Wang Haifeng was also something he had to cherish. So he gave a wry smile, What are you two doing, we came out to have fun, right? Lets go together. Feng Jun shook his head slightly, Just go, dont worry about me my car is still up ahead. My car is also up front, Wang Haifeng waved his hand. He and Zhang Wei grew up bare-butt, knowing thed wasnt very brave; he didnt take it to heart, Xiao Wei, you take the monitor and go. Monitor? Manager Chang heard this term several times now, always feeling somewhat perplexed, so he turned to look at Zhang Wei.
Zhang Wei gave a wry smile, raised his hand and pointed at Feng Jun, This Xiao Bing, was President Fengs junior high school monitor its a reunion of old acquaintances in a foreign ce. Uh Manager Chang ruefully touched his forehead. To think such a situation would actually happen? Li Xiaobin had been hiding next to Feng Jun, and hearing others mention her intersection with him, she really could no longer feign ignorance, so she had to stretch out her hand to hug his arm tightly, shaking it hard and pleading in a low voice, Fatty, dont be headstrong, lets go through the back door. You can go through the back door, Feng Jun spoke with a stern face, that guy is provoking not only you but also me. Why are you like this? Li Xiaobin stamped her foot angrily and pulled him hard outward, Is this the time for you to be headstrong? Hearing her say that, Feng Jun felt somewhat better inside. Regardless of how far she had fallen, she still cared for him now, which wasnt in vainhe had stood up for her just like he would give up his seat to the elderly on the bus. So he frowned and said, Let go! I wont! Just then, a line of people started walking out from the side of the performance stage, looking to be about seven or eight in number. Without saying anything else, just by seeing one tall and one short, it was clear these were Wu Shao and his group. The lighting of the performance bar was dim, but it was still bright by the side of the stage. Feng Jun was surprised to find that Wu Shao actually seemed to be younger than him, not even twenty years old, and his appearance could be reluctantly considered handsome. By Wu Shaos side were two young women, who by their dress looked like they frequented the night scene. Wu Shao was smiling and chatting with the two women, walking toward the exit like that, not even ncing at Feng Juns side, as if he didnt know Li Xiaobin was there. The short one didnt look this way either, but sidled up, quickly moving sideways in front of Wu Shao, his face still caked with a ttering smiletruly the epitome of groveling. Seeing this, Wang Haifeng gave a cold snort, The little punk is quite arrogant. They were preupied with watching that group of people and hadnt noticed that Manager Chang had already walked briskly towards the entrance. Thest scene Feng Jun and his group saw was Manager Chang greeting Wu Shao and his entourage at the door, everyone chattering happily for a while, and then Wu Shao left with his head held high while Manager Chang stood at the door waving. She stood at the entrance for half a minute beforeing back to Feng Juns booth, speaking quickly, Director Zhang, you guys had better leave now, if you dont, you might not be able to get out the back door either. Her words carried aining toneIve been thinking of you all the while, and yet youre wasting time.
Of course, Zhang Wei wouldnt mind her tone but asked outright, About what happened just now, what did he say? He didnt mention it at all, Manager Chang spread her hands helplessly, I asked if he was having fun, and he said it was quite enjoyable With his response, I couldnt bring it up myself. Arent you leaving yet? Feng Jun lit a cigarette and didnt say a word, while Wang Haifeng picked up a beer, clearly intent on continuing to drink. Zhang Wei was out of options, took out his mobile phone, Ill call a few police friends toe over.
Feng Jun took a drag on his cigarette and nced sideways at Li Xiaobin, Arent you leaving? If youre not going, why should I? Li Xiaobins mouth twitched before she opened a beer bottle and started drinking on her own, If you cant win, Ill just go with him if I must. I cant let you suffer too much of a loss. Feng Junughed, Thats pretty good, quite the monitors spirit Dont be mad. If ites down to a fight, I wont be able to look after you. Li Xiaobin gulped down several big swigs of beer before mming the beer on the table, letting out a belch, and spoke dispiritedly, Then dont look after me, its just this hundred pounds of rotten flesh, after all. When Wang Haifeng saw Zhang Wei making a phone call, he too felt the urge to use his phone and nced at Feng Jun, Shall I give Sister Hong a call? Feng Jun frowned, Whats the point of calling her when nothings happened yet? It would be just humiliating You could always take a back door approach. Upon hearing this, Wang Haifeng thought it better to simply flee than to get in touch with Sister Hong. He begrudgingly put away his mobile phone with a huff, I definitely cant take any back door today, but as for you and your squad leader thats a different story. At those words, Feng Jun couldnt help but turn his head to steal a nce at Li Xiaobin, only to catch her looking at him, which made his heart flutter slightly. Back in the day, he seemed to have had a fleeting fondness for her, andter, due to her fathers incident, hed felt immense pity for her. But a back door arrangement, wasnt that a bit much? Especially since he didnt like using protection Tsk, what am I thinking? In the next moment, he shook his head, crushed out the half-smoked cigarette in his hand, lifted his beer to take a few deep gulps, then mmed the bottle down onto the table and turned to look at the stunning hall manager. Then, as if it didnt particrly matter, he casually asked, Manager Chang, are there surveince cameras around here? Upon hearing this, Manager Changs heart couldnt help but tremble ever so slightly. The question may have sounded innocent, but she could sense an ominous vibeing from it.
She trusted her instincts and quickly nodded, Yes, there are cameras There are a lot of lighting and sound equipment here, so we definitely need cameras. Oh, Feng Jun nodded, raised his hand to beckon a waiter, Come, send a flower gand to the girl performing on stage right now. The girl currently dancing solo on stage was another one whod toasted him earlier. His nonchnt demeanor also influenced Wang Haifeng and Li Xiaobinthe two of them decided to let go of their worries and started drinking. About ten minutester, a security guard came over and whispered something to Manager Chang. Manager Chang nced at Feng Jun, and without bothering to find Zhang Wei, she addressed Feng Jun directly, President Feng, there are six cars outside with about twenty people. What are your ns? ns? Feng Jun looked at her, smiled, and said, My n is to drink a little more Let them wait. Manager Chang had nothing more to say at this point and just gave Zhang Wei a helpless look as if to say, Ive really tried my best. But Zhang Wei wasnt thinking much about it; what upied his mind now was: as long as theres surveince, the worst-case scenario is getting beaten up. Director Zhang was too delicate to even contemte being beaten, but if this beating could help him get closer to Feng Jun, then it might be worth itafter all, how could one rise above without paying a price? So, the three of them drank for over an hour in the venue and as it neared eleven oclock, Coach Wang received a phone call from the police at home, urging him to get back. Seeing this, Feng Jun unlocked his mobile phone, Wait a moment, Ill call a couple of designated drivers, we definitely cant drive in this state. By then, Manager Chang had already gone off to entertain other customers. The hostess at their side immediately piped up upon hearing this, President Feng, theres no need, Manager Chang has already made arrangements. The designated drivers are on call and will be here shortly.
About five minutester, the designated drivers arrived at the entrance, and Feng Jun and the other three walked out the door. Manager Chang also came out with them. The parking lot outside the entertainment bar was brightly lit by two xenon spotlights, lighting up the ground as bright as day without affecting the nearby residents. At the parking lots exit, six cars were parked, blocking the exit in such a way that only one car could get through. Sparsely scattered next to the cars stood a dozen guys, with one tall and one short standing out among them. Feng Jun didnt even bother to look at these people and just handed the car keys to the designated driver, Here, thats the car. Seeing this, Wang Haifeng followed suit, but then he stealthily took out a brass knuckle from his trouser pocket and slipped it onto his hand. The person receiving Feng Juns keys was a rather plump young manthere was no help for it, these days many youngsters tended to be well-nourished. The young man took the keys and nced around, only to notice that some of the guys in the distance were eyeing him predatorily. He immediately felt a twinge in his heart: This looks like trouble But since he was in this line of work, there were some things he had to face Surely these people werent harder to deal with than drunk clients? He steeled himself, visibly nervous, as he approached the Volkswagen-branded car, his eyes darting around. Just as he was about to open the door and get in, he was startled to see bright headlights re up ahead of him, followed by the sound of an engine starting. Without a second thought, he leapt to the side and after taking a couple of quick steps, hid behind another car. He had already nned for such a contingency and executed the series of actions with remarkable speed, his plump body as agile as a bird. Therefore, under everyones watchful eyes, a Jetta smashed heavily into Feng Juns car. Seeing this, Manager Chang panicked and signaled to a nearby security guard who immediately rushed out, shouting, Hey, what are you doing?
(Updated to, calling for monthly tickets.) Chapter 177: 177 Compensation (One more to celebrate the Alliance Leaders good mood) Chapter 177: Compensation (One more to celebrate the Alliance Leaders good mood) Seeing the security guard speak up, the short man yelled, Get lost, kid! Youve got no say here. Then, he provocatively looked at Manager Chang and said, Manager Chang, this ce its not your turf anymore, right? Manager Changs face darkened as he said, This is our parking lot. ording to the rules of the underworld, strictly speaking, a ce that provides free parking hardly counts as the property of the party concerned. Objectively speaking, this isnt a ce of consumption, so even if a conflict urs, it wouldnt cause too much loss to the owner. Your parking lot, huh thats a pity, the short man chuckled. It seemed he was really enjoying Manager Changs gloomy face as he cheekily said, My friend here isnt great at driving, just scratched it a bit, wasnt on purpose! Manager Changsplexion became even darker as he retorted, Youve caused a loss to our guests! Loss? Haha, the short manughed uproariously and then fixed his gaze on Feng Jun, You can ask us forpensation, so who is going to pay you? Feng Jun looked at him with an odd expression, Did you ever consider that this ce is under surveince? So what if it is? The short man sneered, If I say it was an ident, it was an ident. You think you can prove otherwise believe me, I can make your life hell.
Feng Jun stepped forward, and Li Xiaobin raised his hand to hold him back, but Manager Chang firmly grasped him and said in an exceptionally stern tone, Dont make things worse! The lobby manager wasnt sure what President Feng, who seemed to be connected to the gang world, was nning to do, but there was no doubt that Xiao Bings attempt to drag President Feng would be of no help and might just get him into trouble. Because the scene was under surveince, Feng Jun was in no hurry to make a move. Instead, he walked to the Jetta and coldly said to the short man, idental or not, you have topensate for damaging my car. Ifpensation is needed, then so be it, the short man said, tossing several paper bills into the air. Under the xenon lights, the papers fluttered down to the ground, revealing themselves to be five red banknotes. The short man looked at Feng Jun with interest, Remember this for the future: keep your eyes open when youre out, some people you just cant afford to mess with. Im in a good mood today Ill pay you! Truthfully, the money he offered wasnt even enough to cover the repairs, not even if you downgraded the Phaeton to a Passat. The Phaetons two headlights were shattered, and the hood was crumpled from the impactthere was no helping it. It may be German-made, robust and sturdy, but so was the Jettait wasnt some flimsy Japanese model. Of course, the short man did this as a deliberate insult. Ive already paid you. If you darein its not enough, thats just being greedy believe me, Ill beat you up. Feng Jun blinked, not bothering with how much money had been offered. Instead, he nonchntly waved it off, Doesnt matter to me, Im notcking that amount. I just want to be clear on one thing, you lot of toads will stop pestering Xiao Bing from now on, right? No sooner had he finished speaking, a shout from Wang Haifeng sounded not far away, Careful! Dont you dare! It was the Jetta driver flinging open the car door and lunging out aggressively, wrench in hand that was over a foot long, aiming for the back of Feng Juns head. This guy who dared to crash into the Phaeton clearly didntck gall. Hearing the solitary figure confidently dismiss them as not worth worrying about, he was already feeling discontent. When he heard the further mockeryparing them to toads, his anger boiled over. So he didnt hesitate to actTake this, you show-off! He knew unleashing his full power could seriously injure the other man, but if it would ingratiate him with Mr. Wu, it would all be worth it. Unfortunately for him, Feng Juns body swayed slightly, and the wrench ended up striking his shoulder. And this full-powered blow it felt as if Feng Jun hadnt even felt it?
Before he could understand what was happening, he saw a fist in front of his face. Immediately after, his head shook, his vision filled with countless stars, Venus included, and then he lost consciousness. As Feng Jun started to fight, about seven or eight people suddenly rushed at him. Wang Haifeng shouted and rushed in as well but fought smart, always hitting and running, never getting bogged down in a fight. After all, it was two against more than twenty; being cautious was necessary.
Unfortunately for him, his take a knife for a friend kind of loyalty didnt get much attention. The reason was simple: the person he was helping could fight incredibly well, with very straightforward and brutal methods. Facing a group assault, he barely dodged or parried, opting instead for direct and powerful punches and kicks, each blow sending someone flying or to the ground, leaving his attackers in disarray. Wang Haifeng had only thrown a few punches and kicks before realizing he had no one left to fight. The closest person to him, who had been about to pounce, suddenly bulged his eyes in terror, as if hed seen a ghost, screamed in horror, and ran for his life. Curiosity getting the better of him, Coach Wang turned to see the cause of the panic and was equally startled, Did you knock all these people down? There were over a dozen people lying haphazardly on the ground, and even farther away, some had been beaten so badly theyd scrambled under vehicles for cover. Several who hadnt been knocked down were already running off, about fifty to sixty meters away. Feng Jun couldnt bother to answer his question, his body shed as he sprinted towards the distance, where a small figure was frantically fleeing for his life. His heart harbored hatred for the troublemaking shorty, and he was determined not to let him escape, no matter who else he let go. The short man nced back in mid-flight and was immediately scared out of his wits, Please spare my life, big brother Feng Jun chased two steps closer, reached out, and grabbed the back of the others cor. Just then, from about a hundred meters behind, a female voice faintly carried over, anxious, President Feng, there are cameras here too! Feng Jun, holding the others cor, hoisted him up and chuckled lightly, Youre quite lucky, actually you should really thank Manager Chang there are cameras here! He dragged the man back, threw him on the ground, and then noticed that there were two strangers at the scene.
These two had their hands in their pockets, quietly joking with Zhang Wei while asionally casting nces at Feng Jun. In truth, there werent less than fifty pairs of eyes sizing up Feng Junword of themotion in the cabaret had spread, and many people hade out to watch. After all, performances were a daily affair, but fights were not. Coach Wang walked up with augh, giving Feng Jun a friendly punch, Man, youre getting more formidable in a fight a real prodigy. Feng Jun nced at him, speaking indifferently, Theres no prodigy here. I just invest the time others use for chasing girls into my cultivation. Wang Haifeng rolled his eyes, Lu Xun here says, I never made that im!'' Their jokes aside, others looked at the pair as if they were monsters, especially Feng Juna seemingly superhuman figure, taking on more than a dozen alone and winning decisively. Feng Jun, under everyones watchful gaze, approached Manager Chang and asked softly, with no expression, No issues with the surveince, right? No issues, Manager Chang answered promptly, fully aware of what he needed to hear, Your car was hit first, then you were ambushed, and after that, you fought back. Feng Jun fished out a cigarette from his pocket and with a click, Manager Chang, not knowing when, had produced a disposable lighter and lit it for him. Feng Jun took a deep drag, tapped her pale hand with his index and middle fingers to show his thanks, causing the lovely lobby managers cheeks to blush faintly with the small gesture. But he paid no mind to these subtleties, exhaling deeply before casually asking, Has anyone called the cops? Probably, Manager Chang affirmed, But if you leave now, you wont have to worry about what follows. Leave? Why should I? Feng Jun snorted softly, replyingnguidly, My car was hit, and I was attacked.
At that moment, Zhang Wei came over to whisper that the two men talking with him were police friends he had called. One from the political department and the other a detective, they had been there for a while but had chosen not to intervene immediatelyfor obvious reasons. Even policemen prefer to steer clear of influential figures. They had nned to step in at an opportune moment after the conflict erupted, primarily to secure Zhang Weis safety. It wasnt that they were timid; before a situation escted, what could they do? Reveal their identities and disperse the crowd? Thats a job for the riot police, not them. Theirs would have been a premature move, likely to provoke and hardly maturefodder for ridicule, in fact. Besides, the cabaret was still a ce of entertainment, and the appearance of police could lead to unwanted misunderstandings. However, since they hadnt revealed themselves earlier, doing so now didnt seem to hold much significance. Zhang Weiing over to ry this wasnt particrly meaningful; it was just his way of actively managing the situation. Of course, he needed to maintain his connections and thought it best for Feng Jun to greet his friends. Such formalities were not beyond Feng Juns understanding. Even though he knew their earlier absence wasnt necessarily supportive, life wasplex, and if he was too calctive about such matters hed end up friendless. So he approached with a smile and greeted them, I really appreciate it, the trouble youve taken toe here sote. They were internally tired of the routinebeing police officers and constantly called upon by friends to clean up messes wasnt pleasant for anyone.
But today was different; their presence provided the chance to meet a powerful individual. The one from the political department was more reserved, given his bureaucratic position and lesser involvement in trivial matters. The detective, however, gave a thumbs up andplimented with a smile, President Feng, what a skillful performance! (Extra chapter in celebration of the happy father of our alliance leaderimplode for double monthly tickets at the start of the month.) Chapter 178: 178 Magotans Big Brother (Second Update) Chapter 178: Magotans Big Brother (Second Update) The police Zhang Wei had called over turned out to be pretty useless; the detective from the squad had no jurisdiction over this area. The officer from the political department was slightly better, stating that he had good rtionships with several inspectors and that he was a personal witness to todays events. If things were to be handled officially, he definitely couldnt allow the other party to just make calls and influence the work of the grassroots police officers. However, Feng Jun and Wang Haifeng were not new to the social scene, and they just maintained a superficial enthusiasm. President Feng was also keen on interacting more with these two officers to see how things would develop in the future and how to proceed with their rtionship, but Coach Wang quietly indicated, Since they came without giving a heads up its Xiao Wei theyre targeting. He had grown up pampered and was well-off, having had countless people trying to curry favor with him in the past. He was quite aware and direct when it came to detecting such insincere ttery. They had barely exchanged a few words when the police car arrived, but seeing that the situation was already controlled, the police car withdrew quite a distance away. The bar must have greased some palms to be doing business here, so of course, the police couldnt park their car right at the door, affecting the businesseven though they had already seen a heap of people lying on the ground. Two inclothes officers approached, asking in an official tone, What happened, who called the police? A customer who was brimming with a sense of justice had called the police that should be encouraged. Then Manager Chang stepped forward, attempting to exin the situation. The officer gestured with his hand, stopping her, and spoke without any courtesy, Were asking the parties involved right now, its not your turn yet.
Manager Chang red at him fiercely and turned away: Ive wasted my efforts catering to you in the past! The officer was also somewhat helpless, I dont want to do this either, but there were too many onlookers. Just then, someone called out to him, and he looked over, annoyed, only to be shocked to find that it was a schoolmate from the police academy, who now works in the political department at the municipal bureau. He knew it wasnt anything good, but still had to go over and ask quietly, What are you doing here? Called over by a friend, the officer replied without hiding anything, speaking softly, Take care of the side thats hitting people. Take care Well still have to bring them back afterward, the officer who had arrived took out a cigarette, lit it, and spoke leisurely. Social media is too powerful these days, Weibo, friends circles, you cant feel it sitting in the office, the boss hates that were not carrying ourw enforcement recorders 24 hours a day. The officer from the political department looked around, Wheres the equipment? I didnt see it. Its in the car, no rush, the arriving officer repliednguidly, First, we need to understand the situation, we havent started dealing with it yet That boss is quite fierce, if we can avoid filming, we film as little as possible. Logically speaking, with Feng Jun taking down so many people, the police should have first sent people for treatment upon arriving at the scene, but if they really handled things professionally, it would be utterly embarrassing. Two groups with some clout came to blows over jealousy andpetition. You folks might as well call your parents for a greeting first. In reality, what the officer who arrived was thinking was: these bored guys would do society a favor by wiping each other out, at least the social atmosphere wouldnt worsen as a result. The short one was thrown hard, raising arge bump on his forehead, and he only somewhat regained his senses when he noticed the police had arrived. Then someone quietly informed him that the first person who had sneak-attacked the other side had his nose bridge smashed into his face. Upon hearing this, the short one sprang up and shouted, What are we waiting for, get him to the hospital fast. This wasnt merely an issue of a broken nose bridge; it could easily be a matter of life and death. I dare anyone to leave, Feng Jun spoke coldly, Whoever leaves, Ill beat them up! Hey, how can you talk like that? one of the officers objected, eyes widening, Do you take us for dead? His tone may not have been that nice, but you couldnt me him for getting angryplease, there are two live cops right here! Feng Jun, however, answered with conviction, That guy was trying to murder me, he just failed he can go get treated, but I have a condition, you guys must send someone to follow.
Attempted murder? The speaking officer was also startled by these words, knowing some people would exaggerate or even fabricate lies when facing the police. But still the words attempted murder were somewhat shocking. At this moment, Manager Chang came over, mobile phone in hand, President Feng, theyve agreed to a settlement What do you think? Feng Jun frowned, asking puzzledly, Settlement, what do you mean? Letting this fight slide, Manager Chang spread her hands, After all, you didnt lose out, right?
Feng Jun thought for a moment and held up two fingers, Two problems, first what about Xiao Bing? Xiao Bing, they wont touch her anymore, Manager Chang replied gravely, but she couldnt help but internally praise the young President Feng, You dont mention the damage to your own car first but instead worry about Xiao Bing. Truly a person of loyalty and honor, it wasnt in vain that I made that call to the Third Brother. Nevertheless, although the other party was loyal and honorable, Xiao Bings issue had to be dealt with, Finance will give Xiao Bing five thousandter, and she shouldnte anymore. Oh? Feng Jun heard this and raised his eyebrows, Why wont you let here anymore? Its not a good livelihood, working the nightlife, Manager Chang couldnt help muttering to herself internally. She replied with slight helplessness, Although the incident is over, we cant guarantee that the other party wont bear a grudge and strike us from behind For safetys sake, its better she doesnte. If something happens to her, President Feng, you would be distressed, right? In fact, there was something else she didnt say. With President Fengs support behind Xiao Bing, if she becamecent, it was very likely that she would be a destabilizing factor in thepany. And Manager Chang had no intention of sharing her power with anyone else. Feng Jun felt that if Li Xiaobin wasnting, then so be it. Besides, what the other party said did make sense, so he nodded, The second point is I dont want my car anymore. They should buy me a new one of the same model. Thatshould be okay, Manager Chang nodded, after all, it was just a small car, Ill talk to them about it, luckily its not that Q7 owned by your friend. Dont even mention it! a nearby police officer interjected, the very one who had been impolite to her, Do you know what kind of car that is? Manager Chang took another look at the car and hesitated, Is it not a Magotan? The officer rolled his eyes, Thats the big brother of the Magotan the Phaeton! However, it was very unfortunate that Manager Chang was also a woman, and her knowledge about cars was even less than Xia Xiaoyu and Yu Qingzhus. She hesitated before asking, Phaeton its more expensive, right?
Right, just a little bit more expensive, the policeman nodded, Just an extra zero. Upon hearing this, Manager Chang inhaled sharply, This Phaeton car, does it cost two million? The short man, who was vehemently gesticting, heard this and his body jolted violently. After a prolonged moment, he turned his head with difficulty. He took another careful look at the Passat, his legs went weak, and he slumped onto the ground, Damn thats a trap. He had thought he was confronting a small business owner, and hitting a Passat wouldnt be a big deal. Who would have thought he had hit a Phaeton? Whats worse, the owner of a Phaeton, if not out of their mind, had to be incredibly wealthy. A small business owner might grit their teeth and buy a Mercedes, a BMW, or even a Q7 to show off, but would definitely not buy a Phaetonit was too easy to turn swagger into a blunder. After knowing the price of the Phaeton, Manager Chang didnt dare to make promises about imingpensation for Feng Jun. She merely stated, I can convey your request, but whether they ept it or not, I cant guarantee President Feng, if you think Im meddling, Ill stay out of it. If she stayed out of it, Feng Jun would have to face the police interrogation directly. Feng Jun wasnt afraid of interrogation, especially with the surveince footage as evidence. But to tell the truth, he also disliked trouble. Instead of spending another night at the police station, hed rather go home, get some sleep, and recharge. So after a brief contemtion, he nodded slightly, Alright, lets leave todays matter as it is. If it can be settled privately, just convey my demands to the other party.
Manager Chang smiled and nodded, Sure, I can guarantee that. Indeed, she could guarantee it because she knew very well who President Wu, the father of the young Mr. Wu, was. He was definitely not a gentleman, but he seldom got into pointless disputes under normal circumstances. In fact, she had just helped President Wu fend off a potentially formidable adversary. The Third Brother had just said over the phone to help smooth things over with President FengLao Wu will be grateful to you. Thats why she had the courage to make such amitment. But her words didnt sit well with the police officers who came to enforce thew, Settle it privately? You must be joking. After causing such an injury, and even with Yaoyao Ling disying an rm, how can it not be dealt with? Its just a civil dispute, Manager Chang looked at them and said tly, You consider it a sessful mediation, and its done, right? Most of the characters who frequented this entertainment bar had status and seldom caused trouble, but that didnt mean trouble never urred. As the lobby manager who had handled many emergencies, she was well-acquainted with the situationand the police preferred to avoid trouble when they could. However, when those words came out of her mouth, the police didnt take kindly to it, Is it over because you say so? Shouldnt we consider the victims wishes? Feng Jun, upon hearing this, red, Hey, I am the victim here, alright? The officers didnt bother with him, knowing this guy was tough to handle, so they just ignored him for now. Manager Chang picked up her mobile phone again, Wait, youll get a call from your superior. Soon enough, a police officers mobile phone rang. He walked aside to answer, and after a single phrase, he gestured, Lao Zhang, lets go Theres nothing more to do here! Since the conflicting parties had reconciled and their superiors had issued instructions, if they persisted, they would offend all three sides.
Feng Jun nced at his car and turned to walk towards the Q7, Manager Chang, Ill leave my car here. You keep the keys. Without waiting for Manager Changs reaction, he took Li Xiaobin and got into Wang Haifengs car. The Q7s taillights lit up, and it slowly left the parking lot. Chapter 179: Different Kinds of Splendor (Three Updates for Monthly Tickets) Chapter 179: Different Kinds of Splendor (Three Updates for Monthly Tickets) Sitting in the car, Feng Jun nced sideways at Li Xiaobin beside him, Where should I drop you off? Dont worry about it, Zhang Wei, sitting in the front passenger seat, spoke with a teasing smile, Who knows if someone is following us, and if they find out Xiao Bings ce, what then? If you ask me, just take her to your ce. Thats right, Wang Haifeng, seated on Feng Juns other side, nodded incessantly, smiling in a very sleazy manner, President Feng, I say this must be fate to meet an old friend in a foreignnd. Deliberately or not, this guy pronounced old friend more like guzziewhat a sleazebag. Feng Jun couldnt be bothered with these two with their crude sense of humor, Squad leader, what do you think? Li Xiaobin was silent for a while before finally speaking, slowly uttering four words, Two thousand for overnight. Upon hearing this, the three men fell silent. Even the designated driver, upon hearing this, nced curiously at them through the rearview mirror. Forget it, after a long while, Feng Jun spoke, After the traffic light ahead both of us will get off. Wang Haifeng gave Li Xiaobin a sideways look, Lao Feng, is it worth it? Your squad leader seems a bit ungrateful. Feng Junughed, Whats wrong, taking her to book a room, finally fulfilling a dream isnt that okay? Now, shes not worthy of you, Zhang Wei couldnt hold back and blurted out bluntly, Forget it, where do you n to go? Ill drop you two off Peni maybe? Something had gone wrong at Peni Grand Hotel during thest visit; Feng Jun was under surveince and nearly got robbeda terrible memory. But afterwards, he managed to get a VIP card with a value of twenty thousand at a discount of seventy percent. This wasnt purely out of a desire for a bargain, nor did it have much to do with Penis enthusiastic attitude. The key was that he believed he had made a name for himself there, and people would serve him more cautiously knowing he was staying at the hotel. So Zhang Wei asked him if they should go there to book a room. No need, Feng Jun answered very decisively, Well choose another ce ourselves. Really not going? Zhang Wei looked back at them, and seeing Feng Jun had no intention to speak further, instructed the designated driver, Find a ce to stop up ahead. Feng Jun got out of the car with Li Xiaobin, both of them silent. After hailing a taxi, Feng Jun simply said, To Peach Blossom Valley. Neither of them spoke, and the atmosphere in the car was a bit eerie. The driver, noticing this, also quietly drove on. After driving for a while, Feng Jun asked, Driver, is there a car following us? Ah, I really wouldnt know that, the driver answered honestly, itste and the headlights are blinding, I cant see clearly. Should I take a detour to check for you? No need, just go to Peach Blossom Valley, Feng Jun replied indifferently, then turned to nce at Li Xiaobin, Theres a gatehouse there. Li Xiaobin let out a deep sigh, It seems Ive caused you trouble. Feng Junughed it off, Ive never been without troubles, whats one more? After saying that, he fell silent again. However, after a short while, Li Xiaobin asked in a low voice, Are you a bit disappointed? This a bit, Feng Jun hesitated, but still told the truth, It feels like something has shattered. Heh, Li Xiaobin chuckled coldly, The two things men love most to do are corrupting good women and persuading prostitutes to turn over a new leaf. Looks like you, Fatty, cant escape the cliche either. Is that so? Feng Jun wasnt bothered by her sarcasm and took out a cigarette to light, smoking on his own, What I talked about was just a feeling towards the junior high days, a piece of memory Since weve entered society, of course we know, sentimentality is just bullshit, but then again, bullshit is good for the body, at least it helps with cirction Whats wrong with keeping a bit of it, if possible? Li Xiaobin was silent for a while, then exploded, You have money now, so of course you can afford sentimentality, buying a two million Phaeton on a whim Do you know what kind of life Ive been living these years? Im still young, I have a mother who needs my care, I also want to dress up nicely like other girls, to fully enjoy life in my prime Am I not pretty enough? Is there something wrong with my desires? Feng Jun just silently smoked his cigarette, offering no reply. Who wouldnt want to earn money in an honest way? Li Xiaobins voice softened, yet her emotions grew more intense, I tried as well, but working hard for half a month wasnt even enough to buy a decent lipstick Can you understand my despair? Its just vanity! Feng Jun touched his chin and chose not to criticize. But Li Xiaobin seemed to see right through him, I know, you think Im vain, but this is the prime of my life, I want to live with no regrets. Is that wrong? Answer me, dont y dumb! Feng Jun looked at her helplessly, I didnt intend to me you for your choice, just a bit surprised. No, you did me me! Li Xiaobin countered sharply, You said something was shattered! What do you want me to say then? Feng Jun got annoyed, his eyes ring, Say that you did the right thing, that you did well? I cant make suchpliments, and Im not afraid to tell you that what you see now is me having a bit of money Have you ever seen the times when I struggled hard? Feng Jun didnt believe that everything he had now came from a stroke of luck. He was thankful for the stroke of luck, that was true, but he himself had also made considerable effortsalone under the scorching sun, wandering the Gobi desert for more than two months, unable to even take a bath, with no one to talk to, and having to guard against all sorts of idents that might happen. Those two months were truly torturous, not to mention the various difficulties, the key was the indescribable loneliness and solitude. Of course, with a stroke of luck in hand, he would have reached his goal sooner orter even if he hadnt pushed himself so hard, but now he had reached it earlier, hadnt he? Li Xiaobin calmed down a bit after being yelled at by Feng Jun. With a sullen response, she said, I know, you look down on me. Feng Jun wasnt about to indulge her, they were ssmates, after all, theres nothing they couldnt discuss, If I respected you for what youve done, then I would be insane! Lets reiterate, he didnt consider himself a good person, his life asionally decayed, but he believed it was about mutual need, human nature, and he had always kept a respectful distance from those professionals. What have I done that makes you disrespect me? Li Xiaobin challenged again, I earn my living with my talents, I earn the money I deserve, and I dont want what isnt mine. Is that wrong? The corner of Feng Juns mouth twitched, but he was toozy to argue with her, thinking to himself, if youre not at all at fault, would that man Wu be so furious he went looking for trouble with you? Li Xiaobin read his look, snorted coldly, You think I conned Mr. Wu, right? But have you ever considered from my perspective whether I could refuse his gifts, whether I dared to refuse? This reason seemed to exin her predicament from another angleshe was just a helpless woman of the nightlife. But who was Feng Jun? His logical abilities were far stronger than most peoples. In the end, Li Xiaobin ended up in this situation because of greed. With her ability to entice people to spend money, was it really so hard to hint that they shouldnt waste it? To know, that Mr. Wu clearly wasntcking for women. The truth was, you had already enticed him to spend over ten thousand yuan. In Zhengyang, that was enough to hire a wild model and still have some left to fly. If you didnt want to engage with him, you shouldve thought about how to flee. Instead, you didnt know any better and bumped right into it. Treating others like fools means youre the real fool. However, Feng Jun was toozy to say these things, too. They were ssmates, after all, it was better to leave some face. Besides, would it be useful for him to say all this? Could he really be expected to urge thedy to reform? Just then, the driver stopped the car; they had arrived at the gate to Peach Blossom Valley, where taxis werent allowed to enter. Feng Jun stuck his head out and waved to the security guard. He had entered and exited this ce several times already, and the guards knew him as a new resident. Quickly, the taxi arrived at the vi, and the two of them got out. As soon as she entered the room, Li Xiaobin was dazzled by the grandeur of the vi, Fatty did you buy this, or is it rented? Half bought, half rented, Feng Jun replied casually, then led her to the bar on the first floor, What would you like to drink? Everything is here, snacks over there After drinking, go rest in that room, dont wander around. Looking at the array of items, Li Xiaobin was stunned. After a while, she eximed, Fatty, youve really made it Will thedy of the house be back tonight? Feng Jun looked at her deeply and slowly shook his head, Theres nody of the house here. Just rest assured and rest. Nody of the house? Li Xiaobin was taken aback for a second, then gave him a sideways nce, Are you trying to save even the money for a hotel room? What hotel room? Stop it, Feng Jun opened a can of beer nonchntly, and while drinking, said dismissively, I just didnt want to deal with those two talkative guys; it was just something I said offhand. Li Xiaobin stared at him nkly for a long while before sighing softly, So, you really do look down on me. Are you okay? Feng Jun red at her, shaking his head with a mix ofughter and disbelief, Were ssmates. You asked for help, so I lent a hand. Dont overthink it, okay? You despise me, Li Xiaobin sighed, walked over to him, and wrapped her arm around his waist. Her body was sprayed with some perfume, emitting a delicate and enticing scent, one whiff and you knew it wasnt ordinary stuff. This is the fashionable and exciting youth you talked about, huh? Feng Juns olfactory cells were slightly intoxicated by the fragrance. (End of the third update, calling for Februarys minimum guaranteed monthly tickets.) Chapter 180: Personal Assistant Chapter 180: Personal Assistant ` You should know that Feng Jun had been holding back for a long time in another dimension, and he came back just to let off some steam. Smelling such an aroma and having no reaction would be abnormal; this is one major function of perfume. However, he still gently tried to pry her arm off, ss President, dont do this. Li Xiaobin used all her strength to sp his waist tightly, Its just two thousand yuan Are you even a man? Feng Jun took a deep breath and to tell the truth, he really was feeling pent up, and he didnt like to be pretentious, nor did he want to be a man worse than a beast. Especially since he did have some vague affections for his middle school ss president or perhaps that obscure impulse from adolescence. But at this moment, he really couldnt, so he sighed, I have the money and can give it to you, and I am indeed a real man But ss President, I really cant. Why? Li Xiaobins body stiffened slightly, and then she hugged him even tighter, her words muffled, I can give you a fifty percent discount, if you dont actually look down on me then take me. Youre making me go take a cold shower, Feng Jun said through gritted teeth, then with effort, he forcefully pried her arms away. Not wanting to see her embarrassed expression, he didnt turn around, but simply said indifferently, ss President, were ssmates, once something happens between us, when we meet again how can we face each other? Upon hearing this, Li Xiaobins body noticeably rxed a bit, she paused before replying, If you dont tell and I dont tell, who will know Besides, at ss reunions, isnt it about taking chances where you can? Its not like that, Feng Jun chuckled bitterly and gently patted the back of her hand, When the timees, youre still our ss president, and you should have your pride as ss president Please behave! Finally, Li Xiaobin stopped moving, and after a long while, she let out a light sigh and slowly released her arms. Then she walked over to a high stool nearby, picked up a can of beer, opened it, and started sipping it lightly. After silently drinking for a while, she let out a soft sigh, Fatty, youre a good person. Dont say that, Im not a good person, thats an insult, Feng Jun waved his hand dismissively and spoke indifferently, Im just a worldly man who likes to flirt with girls, only I still have a bit of a bottom line. Li Xiaobin smiled quietly, grabbed a pack of individually wrapped beef jerky, tore open a small pack, stuffed the beef jerky into her mouth, and spoke indistinctly, But Im a bit curious do I really have no attraction to you? You keep drinking here, Im going back to my room, Feng Jun huffed coldly, picking up his beer and walking away, Arent you just looking for trouble? Theres rice noodles and instant noodles in the cupboard, if you get hungry, just make it yourself. Staring at his departing figure, Li Xiaobin became lost in thought. Only after a while did she withdraw her gaze, give a bitter smile, shake her head slightly, and take another gulp of beer. That night, Feng Jun didnt sleep well, tossing and turning for a long time before falling asleep. Although he got up quitete the next morning, he had to take another cold shower once he was up. Jeez, being coy is just pretentious, he muttered to himself while pushing open the bedroom door. But Li Xiaobin had already woken up; she was wearing a thick bathrobe with wet hair draping over her shoulders, humming quietly as she arranged breakfast on the bar. When Feng Jun walked over and saw it, he couldnt help but click his teeth, This is breakfast? A hot dog, two fried eggs, plus a cup of oatmeal with milk powder, and then two segments of orange. For some reason, hot dogs plus eggs and milk with a couple of orange segments made his mind wander to strange associations. What else do you want to eat? Li Xiaobin nced at him irritably, seemingly regaining some of the ss presidents confidence after a nights rest, All you have in your house is instant food, plus more instant food. And that orange? I found it under a chair. You couldve ordered takeout, Feng Jun replied nonchntly, There are breakfast shops in themunity, why not just buy something? Li Xiaobin gave him a look and pouted, I dont know ifing in and out of your house would affect your image. This ce is Peach Blossom Valley, plus I didnt bring any other clothes with me. The clothes she wore yesterday were quite revealing. It wasnt to say that girls who dressed like that were all indecent, but now it was deep autumn, and such clothes would indeed be somewhat conspicuous in a residential area. Feng Junughed it off, Youre overthinking it, purely paranoid I actually prefer meat. Li Xiaobin looked at him and realizing he was speaking casually, also sat down to eat breakfast. Her breakfast was half the amount of Feng Juns. After breakfast, she spoke up again, What do you n to do with me next? Huh? Feng Jun looked at her curiously, Arrange for you? Why me? ` Ive lost my job, Li Xiaobin swept his damp hair with his hand as therge bathrobe slid down, revealing his pale, skinny forearms. Youre not going to tell me you hope I go work at another nightclub, are you? This Feng Jun sucked on his toothpick with frustration. How could he ever say such a thing? But he couldnt just let himself be ckmailed, right? They were just ssmates, after all. Arent you still running a beauty salon? The beauty salon is just a side gig, sure enough, Li Xiaobins situation was exactly as Zhang Wei had described, of course, she had her own troubles, I lost arge sum of money to start, then I was doing Now I dont even have the money to invest. In fact, this was quite normal. If someonecks extensive experience, its rare for their first business venture to be an instant sess. Ordinary people opening a restaurant should be prepared to operate at a loss for the first three to six months. The problem with Li Xiaobin was that although she was willing to try, her financial resources were not enough to support her dreams. This is a very practical problem, otherwise why would so many people stress about the first pot of gold? Feng Jun pondered for a moment before finally speaking, How about this, you first write up an analysis report and shop n, the more detailed the better If it satisfies me, I might consider lending you the money or investing in your business. He wouldnt lend money to someone without a second thought. Things thate too easily are not valued by anyone. In fact, he was considering her interests; if he helped too much and ended up losing a friend, it would be worse than not helping at all. Li Xiaobin gave him a strange look, Do you think Im as dumb as you think? Feng Jun blinked, lighting a cigarette, I cant really understand what you mean. Since youre sessful, why not just employ me? Li Xiaobin blinked, looking at him curiously, I mean, I am your ssmate after all, I should be more reliable than hiring someone else, right? Employ you? Feng Jun looked at her with a mix of amusement and disbelief. Dont worry, I know my ce, Li Xiaobin was actually quite on target when thinking through issues, I wont take advantage of our ssmate rtionship to make things difficult for you. Just treat me as an ordinary employee It would be best if the pay could be a bit higher. What she was talking about was indeed quitemon in real life. When ssmates turn into employer-employee, neither side can manage that dynamic well. The misalignment of rtionship dynamics, perspectives, and thought processes is not easy to adapt to, especially for young people. So what she said hit the nail on the head. Without experiencing pains and reflections, young people wouldnt have this realization. Feng Jun couldnt help but sigh inwardly, youve really been through a lot of hardship. But he still couldnt agree to her proposal. My business well, how to put it? You wouldnt be able to help. Its just a bit of danger, right? Im not scared, in Li Xiaobins mind, Feng Juns enterprise was probably involved with the criminal underworld, but that didnt frighten herhaving worked at nightclubs as a performer, diving a little deeper wouldnt make much difference. But I never nned to be a businessman, Feng Jun found it somewhat ironic. He didntck money now, and his future focus would definitely be on cultivation and his spiritual journey. Money was just a means to an end for him. However, hearing Li Xiaobin speak like that, he felt a slight stir inside. In fact, I have a bit of spare cash, I could totally start apany, just do some random business. Like that performance bar, we dont aim to make money, just to have fun, and it could provide convenience when necessary. But could I really leave such an operation entirely in her hands? Feng Jun pondered for a moment before slowly responding, Thats what you say, not afraid of danger However, I havent registered thepany yet. Not registered, and already made so much? Li Xiaobins eyes lit up, No problem, I can start as your personal assistant or secretary. Secretary? Feng Jun looked at her oddly. Yes, secretary, Li Xiaobin shot back an odd look, Busy with the secretary when theres work, busy with work when theres no secretary type of secretary. The question is do you have the guts? A performer who had been through nightclubs wasnt shy about such bawdy talk. Is that the way to speak to your boss? Feng Jun shot her a look, face hardening, No manners! Fine, my bad, Li Xiaobin realized that she couldnt take advantage of her ssmate status anymore. Despite securing her job, she felt an inexplicable emptiness. To hide this sentiment, she asked out loud, How about the sry? A month lets say fifty thousand for now, Feng Jun spoke casually, I cant give you too much, Ill have to see your performance. Fifty thousand and not too much? Li Xiaobin was a little stunned, Fatty how much would it be if you were keeping me? Feng Jun nced at her indifferently, Youre overthinking it! Just then, his mobile phone rang. It was Wang Haifeng calling, President Feng, those guys fromst night havee to me. Chapter 181: 181: Making a Fool of Oneself in Every Possible Way Chapter 181: Making a Fool of Oneself in Every Possible Way Wang Haifeng was quite depressed. He got home veryte yesterday and, to prove he hadnt been out eating wild, even submitted his homework. Being woken up by a phone call early in the morning was truly annoying. However, there was no helping it. Who made him drive his own Q7 yesterday? It led someone to trace his phone number directly. The caller identified himself as Xiao Luo, saying he drank too much yesterday, offended the big brothers, and wanted to apologize in person today. Coach Wang didnt want to deal with him and said that what you need to do now ispensate for the car, and then we can consider the matter settled. But Xiao Luo insisted on apologizing in person, adding that even withpensation, a timeline and method of transfer needed to be agreed upon. Im reimbursing you with a new car; you have to give me the old one, right? We need to discuss the transfer of ownership, dont we? Upon hearing this, Wang Haifeng agreed, so he promised to inform President Feng on their behalf. Feng Jun thought about it and agreed that the matter needed to be dealt with, so he set the time to meet at the Peni Grand Hotel at ten oclock. At Peni, his reputation was very significant, and his deeds were widely known. If the other party took the time, they could easily learn that he was not someone to be trifled with.
At ten oclock, when Feng Jun arrived at the Peni Grand Hotels second-floor tea house with Li Xiaobin, the tall and short duo were already waiting there. They both stood up upon seeing him enter. Wang Haifeng sat in a booth diagonally opposite them, apanied by a performer from the bar they were at yesterday. Upon seeing this, Feng Jun couldnt help but tease him first, Lao Wang, whats this risking your life eating pufferfish? Cut it out; times have changed. Eating pufferfish isnt that dangerous anymore, Wang Haifeng answered nonchntly, then gave Li Xiaobin a knowing wink. Li Xiaobin stayed silent. Yesterdays shout of two thousand for an overnight stay was simply her throwing in the towel, intentionally tarnishing the camaraderie among ssmates. Now a gold cor with a monthly ie of fifty thousand, her change in mentality was heaven and earth. Shes now my personal assistant, Feng Jun stated clearly, I dont get involved with people close to home. You should also rein in your lowbrow humor, and dont mistake crassness for wit. Cut it out, Wang Haifeng retorted disdainfully, raising his middle finger, Your crassness is wit, and my wit is crassness? Double standards much? Youre slick, young man, Ive got my eye on you. Feng Jun didnt bother with this loudmouth, We both know whos ying with fire I dont have the inclination to dampen your spirits either. Enough bickering, Wang Haifeng spokenguidly, Sister Hong just called, inviting us to climb White Deer Temple thising weekend. Will you go? Ill see when the timees, Feng Jun answered and then turned his head to nce at the shorter man, Speak up if you have something to say. He had struck up a conversation with Wang Haifeng upon entering because he felt this guy was too frivolous, but at the same time, he intended to leave the other two hangingwerent you acting all high and mighty yesterday? Show me how mighty you are now. The swelling on the shorter mans forehead hadnt subsided, bulging out like half a goose egg. The taller one was doing betteryesterday, he just tried to hold onto Feng Jun and got kicked away, sustaining no significant harm. The shorter man had been honestly watching them converse and, upon hearing Feng Jun speak, promptly answered with an ingratiating smile, President Feng, about yesterdays incident, it was my fault I drank too much, I deserve to die. His movements and expressions were extremely respectful, as obsequious as how he had treated young Master Wu yesterday, to the point of being repulsive. Dont say that, its just uninteresting, Feng Jun waved it off, speaking decisively, Whether you drank too much or not, Im not sure. All I know is if I hadnt been capable,st night, the one to die would have been me. All the faults are mine, the shorter man said, still smiling and continuing to bow, President Feng, if you could be magnanimous and forgive me this once, Id never dare again. Its not about who forgives whom, Feng Jun stated indifferently with a wave of his hand. Indeed, he had harbored resentment about the mans arrogance yesterday, but seeing him so submissive, he didnt n on making matters worsetheres a limit to killing, and that was enough. Thus, he expressed coldly, No need for more words. Compensate for the car. I have no interest in purposely making things difficult for a small fry like you.
He felt his stance had no issues, posturing just right. However, upon hearing this, the shorter mans face contorted into a knot, and he spoke with great distress, President Feng, you must forgive me, should I should I kneel for you? With that, his legs buckled, and he really did fall to his knees. What are you doing? Feng Jun frowned, feeling an inexplicable irritation.
A mans knees are more precious than gold; Feng Jun had never knelt to anyone other than his elders since childhood. He disliked kneeling and looked down on those who did, so the mans actions evoked intense repulsion in him. Thus, he said impatiently, Theres no issue of forgiveness between us. To be honest, Im not even interested in dealing with you Justpensate for the car and disappear. The short man remained kneeling, pleading bitterly, President Feng, please spare me this once, I really have no money. Ive already told you Feng Juns face was full of impatience, but the next moment, he was taken aback, What? No money? He hadnt expected the other party to give such an absurd reason. The short man stretched out his hands in front of him andy prostrate on the ground, President Feng, I really have no money, how about I kowtow to you? The tea house they were in was a facility of the Peni Grand Hotel, usually with only five or six guests. Apart from their group, there was only one waiter and two middle-aged men present. These three looked at the short man in surprise, clearly not expecting to witness such a rustic scene in such a setting. Do you think youre an ATM, moneyes out when you kowtow? Feng Jun got angry, Whether you have money or not, what does it have to do with mepensate for the car! This guy had a thick enough skin to actually start knocking his head on the floor, making a thumping sound. Feng Jun scoffed, Go ahead and kowtow if you want, its none of my business even if you break through the floor, you still have topensate for the car. Wang Haifeng was originally just watching the drama unfold, without intending to speak up, but he couldnt help but interject, Wu Jianguo is wealthy and powerful, is he short of such a small amount of money?
This Wu Jianguo is the father of the young Wu Jianguo, who ran a constructionpany in Chaoge City. After his business expanded, he came to the provincial capital to develop, and is currently running quite a prosperous business, with assets worth several billion. No matter what, a Phaeton car was something Wu Jianguo could afford topensate, and not to mention his son, who wouldntck such a small amount. The short man straightened up, and answered sheepishly, But I took this initiative on my own, it has nothing to do with young master Wu. The boss has already said that I have to pay with my own money. When Feng Jun heard this, heughed out of anger, This Xiao Wu is interesting, huh? In trouble, hes involved, but when its time to pay, hes nowhere to be seen for such a small sum of money, is it worth losing face like this? President Feng, this really isnt young master Wus fault, the short man said earnestly, his expression cleared up as he exined, Its all my fault for taking initiative and presuming to guess his intentions. Li Xiaobin gave Feng Jun a meaningful look upon hearing this, then nodded slightly, indicating that this exnation was more credible. She had had multiple encounters with young master Wu and was able to make a certain judgment. It was only now that Feng Jun remembered that when Xiao Wu left yesterday, he hadnt even nced their way. He had said goodbye to Manager Chang with a smile, without mentioning the incident at all. At the time, he thought the other party was just putting on airs, but now he realized that the young fellow very likely didnt take the matter to heartwhen he went to the nightclub and saw someone he liked, hed spend money on them. If they could be won over, hed take them home; if not then just let it be. Its not just Xiao Wu, Wang Haifeng is also that sort of person, right? Spending money for pleasure, focusing on the process, not demanding on the oue. As Feng Jun figured out that this might not be an excuse from Xiao Wu, he became even angrier. He looked at the short man irritably and said coldly, The thing you came to me for, you did it on your own initiative? In an online novel called Official Immortal, Feng Jun hade across a viewpoint: though the young masters are detestable, theckeys andckadaisical ones around them are truly the most hateful.
Without these people stirring up trouble and making arrangements, the young masters would be bad on their own, sure, but they are just one person. How much harm could they do? When he first read that novel, Feng Jun didnt quite understand it, even suspecting whether the author had ulterior motives to whitewash. But after actually encountering a simr situation, he had to admit: the guy who wrote Official Immortal indeed possessed thorough insight and wisdom like an ocean. Amid his realization, he was, of course, very angry. So you dared to do such a thing just to please that little whipper-snapper? However, the short man didnt feel there was anything wrong with his actions and even had the mind to exin, President Feng, it was Xiao Bing who provoked young master Wu first. The boss is broad-minded, but we who depend on him for a living cant just watch young master Wu get taken advantage of. He spoke these words so openly, without a hint of shame. But Li Xiaobin couldnt stand it anymore. She let out a coldugh, In fact, youre just racking your brains to suck up. In your eyes, theres only that young guy. You dont care about anyone elses feelings, nor do you have a sense of right or wrong truly shameless! Youre calling me shameless? The short man looked at her coldly, and you think youre qualified to say that? But the next moment, he put on a smile, The key is that young master Wu treats me very well, and I truly have nothing to offer in return. Isnt that nonsense? Li Xiaobin scoffed coldly, He treats you so well he could havepensated for your car. The short mans expression darkened, and after pausing, he spoke weakly, That obviously wouldnt be possible, I caused this problem, so of course I have to own up to it, and he also demanded that I gain your forgiveness. In other words, young master Wu had also put quite some pressure on him. (To be updated, calling for monthly votes.)
Chapter 184: 184: No Holds Barred (Vote for us with your monthly ticket, third update) Chapter 184: No Holds Barred (Vote for us with your monthly ticket, third update) Tons? Feng Jun found his tongue tied, Sister Hong, could you not have such high expectations of me? He cleared his throat, Donte to me for such bulk goods, lets calcte it by kilograms. Sister Hong immediately regained herposure, Well, thats not very interesting Never mind, Ill ask around some more. No need, Feng Jun hastily expressed his opposition, thinking Sister Hong was pretty good at everything, but her proactivity was a bit too strong. Not to mention anything else, just her handling of the jade business gave one a glimpse of what I mean. He feltpelled to stress, I dont have any urgent need to help others transport goods, strictly speaking, I just want to get some explosives for myself Is that clear enough? You really are Sister Hong nced at him, and finally sighed helplessly, Alright, Ill ask about the Merrick visa for you but dont expect it to be sorted out anytime soon. Feng Jun hadnt really counted on going to Merrick for explosives anyway; such operations had been written about in plenty of online novels, but they were purely misleading. Getting a couple of handguns wouldnt be too hard, getting automatic weapons would involve aplicated process, taking a long time. As for arge quantity of explosives or heavy weapons? Dont joke. If one was so inclined, it would be better to go to ces like the Middle East. So he settled for the next best thing, If that doesnt work out, African countries are also fine, those with conflicts are the best.
Sister Hong red at him annoyedly, I think youd better start by getting on good terms with the earthquake monitoring stations. Feng Jun was stunned for quite a while before he understood what she was implying. That afternoon, Li Xiaobin followed Feng Jun to Peach Blossom Valley again. Feng Jun initially did not want to bring her because he wanted to use this opportunity to move some of the jade into the living room. However, Li Xiaobin said she wanted to get to know the guards at the gate better to avoid being blocked outside themunity in the future. Feng Jun thought it made sense, so he left her at the guard booth and went back to the vi himself. Once home, he moved over a dozen pieces of jade into the living room and ced four pieces in the Passat before starting to practice in the courtyard. Since returning to Earth this time, he had devoted most of his attention to leisure and nning for his future life; moments focused on cultivation had been rather rare. His practice was interrupted by a phone call. The call was from a merchant at the Zhongyuan Electronics Mall, telling him that the infrared rms he had ordered had arrived and were hoping he would pick them up the next morning. It was these kinds of misceneous matters that, in the blink of an eye, made it four days since Feng Jun had returned. That morning, he drove Li Xiaobin and the four pieces of jade to the Hongjie Clubhouse. The clubhouse had some new staff, but most still recognized him, and seeing the smartly-dressed ex-employee walk in, apanied by a pretty woman who scored an eighty out of a hundred, they couldnt help but turn their heads in unison. The receptionist, Xiao Li, wasnt shy; she smiled and greeted him, Feng Jun, wee back for a visit. Heard you struck it rich? Nah, just getting by, Feng Jun responded modestly, Living hand to mouth, really. He proceeded upstairs with Li Xiaobin to find Sister Hong. The new receptionist whispered to Xiao Li, This guy used to work here? Yep, Xiao Li nodded, sighing involuntarily, He was struggling back then too. Sister, I really didnt see iting, such a potential stock and I failed to catch it. True, hes tall and handsome, the new receptionist licked her lips, her eyes filled with intense curiosity, who has he attached himself to? Dont talk nonsense, Xiao Li red at her, whispering, Hes got high standards, wouldnt go for those older women He was fired by the clubhouse.
Hes really made it then, the receptionists eyes lit up, she was only eighteen but sharp-sighted, Hes got to be worth at least thirty thousand justcking a wristwatch. Whats a watch matter? Xiao Li snorted dismissively, then lowered her voice again, I heard Sister Hong is now running errands for him. Could he have slept with Sister Hong? The young receptionists mind spun with impure thoughts, but her face showed only regret, That impressive, huh? Sister Li, you really missed out, though you can still make a move now, right? Xiao Li hesitated, but ultimately shook her head, Hes already taken, whats there to talk about? Shame, if only I hadnt deleted those selfies back then
Zhang Weihong sat up straight in her office waiting for Feng Jun and, upon his arrival, stood up decisively, Come on, lets take a look at your jade. Feng Jun actually wanted to ask if Wang Haifeng was around but considering the guys lifestyle, he chose to keep his mouth shut. Sister Hong briefly inspected the four pieces of jade in the trunk and nodded in satisfaction, Not bad Is this all there is? Peach Blossom Valley still has about ten pieces, Feng Jun said casually, but you know my car it cant carry much. About ten pieces Sister Hong rubbed her hands together excitedly, clearly satisfied with his answer. However, in the next moment, she turned her head to look at him, asking with interest, With so much jade, you didnt even give me an estimate. You seem to trust me a lot. I have nothing to worry about when Sister Hong is in charge, Feng Jun replied with a smile. After a pause, he added with ulterior motives, Most people wouldnt give up an entire forest for just one tree Right, Sister Hong? Zhang Weihong nced sideways at him, You already have a little tree by your side, budding and ready to bloom. Li Xiaobin watched the two chat, seemingly oblivious to their words. Feng Jun emphasized, This is my assistant. I have principles, I never eat the grass by my nest. His words were a bit cold to Li Xiaobin, but he believed it was better to make some things clear. He enjoyed ying with ambiguity too, thinking it a rather good flirting technique, but indulging in ambiguity indiscriminately was foolish. A smile crept onto Sister Hongs face, but her words were not so pleasant, So you do know how to distinguish after all? A real old driver Come with me to deliver the jade.
The jade needs to be moved up, doesnt it? Feng Juns eyebrows raised, but then he reconsidered, realizing she had a point. This was a fitness clubhouse, after all, where dealing in jade seemed out of ce. More importantly, items worth tens of millions, even billions, were really not safe here. Sister Hong led him to arge courtyard belonging to the provincial material reserve bureau, which was subdivided into many smaller courtyards. In one of them was a very old small two-story building. She drove to the entrance of the small courtyard and stopped right on the curb, then honked the horn. After about five seconds, the door of the courtyard opened, and two men emerged. Seeing her, they nodded, Sister Hong is here? Zhang Weihong motioned with her mouth toward the trunk of the car, There are four pieces of jade inside, take them in Are they all there? Not here, a slightly older man spoke up, looking to be around forty, Manager Niu is leading people out, seems like theyre going to repave the road Damn it, Sister Hong cursed right away, What does his road repaving have to do with us? Doesnt he have his own construction team? Were notborers. They went to someone on the street to negotiate, seems like they found Stinky Tofu, the middle-aged man replied helplessly, Second Miss is worried hell be taken advantage of Anyway, Stinky Tofu wouldnt dare show his teeth to our people. That kid, Ive been beating him since he was little, Sister Hong snorted with disdain, then sighed, But this time let it be. In the future, dont let Cai Xin act rashly. How am I acting rashly? Just then, a voice came from behind her. Everyone turned to look, and there were two men and two women approaching. Leading them was a woman who certainly looked taller than five feet seven, perhaps even taller than Sister Hong, dressed in a beige trench coat and tan waisted suede boots. Her stature was not only tall but her presence was also very strong. What was especially eye-catching was that the woman had a high nose, deep-set eyes, fair skin, a face bearing foreign features, and skin as smooth and delicate as a boiled egg, exceptionally refined and beautiful. Seeing her, Sister Hong frowned, Niu is no good bird. You should interact less with him in the future. Ourpany is here to do business, not to get involved in those nonsensical grudges.
Of course, I know that, the woman with the foreign features lifted her eyebrows slightly, showing a bit of impatience, I was just standing there, didnt say a word. Zhengyang is so big, who can stop me from standing? Sister Hong red at her, annoyed, No ones stopping you from standing, but you need to understand, the Zhang family isnt afraid of trouble, but we never stir it up either. Let Niu deal with his own grudges; just because hese over a few times doesnt mean hes not an outsider. The woman with foreign features replied impatiently, You dont need to teach me I got paid for this. Its a justified action now. Hmph, Sister Hong snorted coldly once more, clearly not convinced, You really dont get cost ounting. Well, I got paid too, the woman with foreign features retorted, then nced at Feng Jun, This little guy looks good though. Did you bring him over for some big business deal? This is Feng Jun, Boss Feng! Zhang Weihongs voice became more severe, Speak politely. Ah, so youre Feng Jun? Surprise flickered in the eyes of the woman with foreign features as she walked up to him with long strides, took two steps up to him, looked him up and down, and nodded with a smile, Indeed, a man of impressive appearance. Then, she turned to nce at Li Xiaobin, clearly scoffing, Is this your girl? Your taste isnt that great. Li Xiaobin remained expressionless while Feng Jun disagreed, his face impassive as he spoke, Who are you, huh? Are we close? Im your Sister Hongs sister, the woman with foreign features replied cheerfully, extending her fair hand, Lets get acquainted. My name is Zhang Caixin, and Ive been helping you promote your jade. Feng Jun also reached out his hand, nced at her, then looked at Sister Hong thoughtfully, You two are half-sisters, right? (The third installment has arrived, casting a loud call for monthly tickets.)
Chapter 183: 183: Expanding Wealth (Second Release) Chapter 183: Expanding Wealth (Second Release) The short guy, upon hearing Wu Shaos resolute words, simply steeled his heart and decided to take a gamble, Alright boss, give me 100,000, and if I can handle him, Ille back and follow you. But if I cant consider it my severance pay, okay? Wu Limin looked at him for a while before waving his hand dismissively, Forget it, Ill go find the old man instead. If you want to leave, then go. 100,000 what are you thinking? If you take the money and run, that amount wouldnt matter, but I cant afford to lose that face. Xiao Luo was left speechless, feeling a sudden chill in his heartSo you are just sending me away like this? In the past half year, hed been running around for Young Master Wu, and if not for the merits, he surely had the hard work, didnt he? As for others calling him shameless and whatnot, hed heard it all, but didnt care muchAll your nagging, can it hurt even a hair on me? However, even if he didnt care, he knew his reputation wasnt good; but as long as he could cling onto Young Master Wus coattails, it was worth it. Now that the thigh was gone, to say he wasnt resentful would be a lie, but he really didnt dare to give Wu Shao any troublehe had interacted with the Wu family too much and was very clear about how terrifying Wu Jianguo was. Even though President Wu advised his son to keep a low profile and conducted business with a friendly face, even if suffering minor losses, those who truly understood President Wu absolutely did not dare to take undue advantage of him. Xiao Luo couldnt bear to let go of all this, so his only option was to turn his attention back to Feng Jun. In fact, he was very clear that if he could take down President Feng, he might return to Young Master Wus side.
But then again, if he could take down Feng, perhaps many people would tter him because of it. At that time, he might not even need to look at Young Master Wus face anymore. All said and done, the first thing was to take down Fengs arrogance; thinking more about other matters was useless. He only had three days left, so Xiao Luo had to act quickly. He left the vi and after some thought, took out his mobile phone and dialed a number, Hello, youngest, I have a question for you can you get in touch with Sister Hong? Feng Jun, after meeting the short guy, had lunch with Wang Haifeng at noon, and in the afternoon went to see Zhang Wei from the securitiespany. He was seeing Director Zhang mainly to confirm and ask for help in minting a new batch of silver dors, not minding the upfront deposit. On the mobile phone realm, he had used up half of his gold, but there were still quite a few silver dors left. However, since he nned to develop there long term, minting a new batch of silver dors was necessary, and as for gold, there was no need to desperately seek it out. Of course, he brought Li Xiaobin along this time to familiarize her with this person and some processes. If they were to mint silver dors next time, she would be the one to run aroundits not like she could just earn a sry of 50,000 a month without doing anything. Zhang Wei wasnt too fond of Li Xiaobin. Although he was an experienced man, like most people, he harbored a deep-seated prejudice towards women of the night after pulling up his pants. He even expressed disdain in the car yesterday, saying that she wasnt good enough for Feng Jun. Feng Jun emphasized repeatedly that, not to mention she is my monitor, she is now my personal assistant, starting at a 50,000 monthly sry. Director Zhang didnt care much about the sry of 50,000, but upon hearing this, he realized that she had already transitioned and changed his attitude, roundabout suggestingYou should get her some different clothes to wear. At this point, Li Xiaobin had returned to her rental room and changed into a rtively proper outfit. But no matter how fitting, it still had a seductive air to it, and while fashionable, it somewhatcked in quality. That was normal, after all, women of the night rarely donned extremely expensive brands because they were too prone to idents. Feng Jun stated that they would buy the clothingter, but Director Zhang, you cant judge people by old standards. Thats one thing; another matter was about the stock market. Luo Hua wasnt interested in ying stocks, but there was always a good scene, wasnt there? He needed to learn more about it. As a result, Zhang Wei lectured him, not just Director Zhang but also a project manager who had been called over. The two bombarded Feng Jun with information, almost encouraging him to buy funds the very next day. Feng Jun wasnt interested in that; the two of them knew it, too. Its tough to mislead someone about money, but even if its tough, one must attemptwhy else, if not for the vast sum involved? Before they knew it, it was 7 oclock in the evening. Zhang Wei wanted to invite Feng Jun for dinnernot to mention the matter of securities alone, but because the silver dors had earned him quite a finders fee, and it wouldnt be right not to treat him.
Feng Jun said, I need to take my assistant out to buy clothes, how about we chat another time, is that okay? Huaxia indeed lived up to its name as a quasi-provincial city. He and Li Xiaobin shopped until 10:30 pm, not visiting the top luxury stores, but still purchasing over 30,000 worth of clothingboth for himself and for Li Xiaobin. The next day the moment he opened his eyes, he contacted Zhang Weihong to visit thend he bought, discussed theyout of the future vis, and urged Sister Hong to find someone to design them. By this time, his mind wasnt really on this piece ofnd anymore; the reason being nothing other than his wealth expanding too quickly. Now, he was starting to consider buying a mountain top to turn it into a hidden Peach Blossom Valley.
Of course, the city of Zhengyang is not bad, choosing here as a foothold is also very necessary. After finishing these topics, it was already noon, and then Sister Hong started talking about the jade trade. She had already sold jade to other provinces, and basically, others wereing to Zhengyang to buy it. No wonder Li Dafu started feeling the wind; her moves were indeed quite significant. Thats people for you, stick to what you know; everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. Feng Jun was not very interested in selling jade; he was hit-or-miss, but Zhang Weihong couldnt get enough of it, doing it with eager enthusiasm. She said she didnt have much jade left and urgently needed Feng Jun to provide some more. Speaking of jade Feng Jun had some right now; he brought back quite a lot this time, hidden in the room of the vi. However, he had locked it up, not even Xu Leigang, the original owner, had the chance to discover the secret there. Li Xiaobin only stayed in the vi one night, so she was even less likely to notice it. Feng Jun had already hired his middle school ss president as his private assistant and even involved her in the matter of casting silver dors. But as for the jade matter, it seems necessary to keep it a secret for now. This was his only reliable and stable source of ie at the moment and rted to the secret of the mobile space, so he really couldnt hand it over entirely to someone else. So Feng Jun said, How about this, Ill arrange for some to be prepared, and you bring two people along to pick it up from Peach Blossom Valley tomorrow. Sister Hong didnt quite understand, Peach Blossom Valley is quite troublesome to get in and out of, can you change the location? Or you could deliver it to Hongjie. In Li Xiaobins heart, she was quite wary of this beautiful woman and casually interjected after hearing this, Is it very troublesome to enter and leave Peach Blossom Valley? I think its fine.
Who is Sister Hong? Since she dares to call herself social, she must have some tricks up her sleeve. She didnt know where this so-called private assistant popped up from, but she could sense the girls slight aversion to her. And the reason for that isnt that obvious? However, she really didnt take Li Xiaobin seriously. Although the other party was a few years younger and not bad looking, she had enough confidence in herself so she responded casually, Why dont you try entering Peach Blossom Valley by yourself without President Feng, then youll see. I havent tried that, Li Xiaobin mused, nodding thoughtfully, Every time I entered Peach Blossom Valley, it was in President Fengs car. Youve only been in once, havent you? Feng Jun nced at her indifferently and said without revealing any emotion, Alright then, tomorrow at noon, Ill deliver the jade to Hongjie and then it would be a good time to go hiking in the afternoon. Who goes hiking in the afternoon, Sister Hong said with augh and a shake of her head, lets just go hiking on the weekend instead. Since Sister Hong had a demand for jade, Feng Jun took the opportunity to ask casually, Could you help me with getting a Merrick visa? Sister Hong looked at him strangely, Cant you do that yourself? Feng Jun spread his hands, expressing helplessness, With money, what cant be done? If I wanted, even immigrating wouldnt be a huge issue, the key is it would take a lot of time. Sister Hong thought to herself that this sounded about right, but the next moment, her curiosity was piqued again, What are you in such a rush to do in Merrick? Feng Jun was silent for a while before speaking up, Sister Hong, I heard you have some connections in Myanmar can you get arge amount of explosives? Tsk, Sister Hong made a troubled clucking noise and nced at Li Xiaobin, President Feng, arent you worried that talking like this might scare this delicate little assistant? Feng Jun chuckled, Use the trustworthy and dont mistrust the used right now, the mine urgently needs arge amount of explosives.
Zhang Weihong looked at him in surprise, So you can get arge amount of explosives by going to Merrick? Im not joking, usually, without the right connections, trying to get explosives in the United States is even harder than in China. If you trust the wrong person, getting killed on the spot is a possibility After pausing, she added another sentence, And even if you got the explosives, how do you n to bring them into Huaxia? Feng Jun had been deted for quite some time but finally heard these words. He couldnt help but smile confidently, Transportation is really not an issue for me, whether its from Merrick, or from Myanmar I have a way to bring it into the country. Really? Sister Hongs eyes lit up upon hearing this, Then you could also help carry other things too, right? Carrying goods Its not impossible, Feng Jun hesitated before answering, However, let me rify in advance that I wont be involved in illegal activities. As forpensation, I dont take cash, only explosives or gold. Sister Hong couldnt contain her joy upon hearing the first part of his statement; the second half was inconsequential to her. She asked happily, How many tens of thousands of tons can you transport at once? Chapter 184: 184: No Holds Barred (Vote for us with your monthly ticket, third update) Chapter 184: No Holds Barred (Vote for us with your monthly ticket, third update) Tons? Feng Jun found his tongue tied, Sister Hong, could you not have such high expectations of me? He cleared his throat, Donte to me for such bulk goods, lets calcte it by kilograms. Sister Hong immediately regained herposure, Well, thats not very interesting Never mind, Ill ask around some more. No need, Feng Jun hastily expressed his opposition, thinking Sister Hong was pretty good at everything, but her proactivity was a bit too strong. Not to mention anything else, just her handling of the jade business gave one a glimpse of what I mean. He feltpelled to stress, I dont have any urgent need to help others transport goods, strictly speaking, I just want to get some explosives for myself Is that clear enough? You really are Sister Hong nced at him, and finally sighed helplessly, Alright, Ill ask about the Merrick visa for you but dont expect it to be sorted out anytime soon. Feng Jun hadnt really counted on going to Merrick for explosives anyway; such operations had been written about in plenty of online novels, but they were purely misleading. Getting a couple of handguns wouldnt be too hard, getting automatic weapons would involve aplicated process, taking a long time. As for arge quantity of explosives or heavy weapons? Dont joke. If one was so inclined, it would be better to go to ces like the Middle East. So he settled for the next best thing, If that doesnt work out, African countries are also fine, those with conflicts are the best.
Sister Hong red at him annoyedly, I think youd better start by getting on good terms with the earthquake monitoring stations. Feng Jun was stunned for quite a while before he understood what she was implying. That afternoon, Li Xiaobin followed Feng Jun to Peach Blossom Valley again. Feng Jun initially did not want to bring her because he wanted to use this opportunity to move some of the jade into the living room. However, Li Xiaobin said she wanted to get to know the guards at the gate better to avoid being blocked outside themunity in the future. Feng Jun thought it made sense, so he left her at the guard booth and went back to the vi himself. Once home, he moved over a dozen pieces of jade into the living room and ced four pieces in the Passat before starting to practice in the courtyard. Since returning to Earth this time, he had devoted most of his attention to leisure and nning for his future life; moments focused on cultivation had been rather rare. His practice was interrupted by a phone call. The call was from a merchant at the Zhongyuan Electronics Mall, telling him that the infrared rms he had ordered had arrived and were hoping he would pick them up the next morning. It was these kinds of misceneous matters that, in the blink of an eye, made it four days since Feng Jun had returned. That morning, he drove Li Xiaobin and the four pieces of jade to the Hongjie Clubhouse. The clubhouse had some new staff, but most still recognized him, and seeing the smartly-dressed ex-employee walk in, apanied by a pretty woman who scored an eighty out of a hundred, they couldnt help but turn their heads in unison. The receptionist, Xiao Li, wasnt shy; she smiled and greeted him, Feng Jun, wee back for a visit. Heard you struck it rich? Nah, just getting by, Feng Jun responded modestly, Living hand to mouth, really. He proceeded upstairs with Li Xiaobin to find Sister Hong. The new receptionist whispered to Xiao Li, This guy used to work here? Yep, Xiao Li nodded, sighing involuntarily, He was struggling back then too. Sister, I really didnt see iting, such a potential stock and I failed to catch it. True, hes tall and handsome, the new receptionist licked her lips, her eyes filled with intense curiosity, who has he attached himself to? Dont talk nonsense, Xiao Li red at her, whispering, Hes got high standards, wouldnt go for those older women He was fired by the clubhouse.
Hes really made it then, the receptionists eyes lit up, she was only eighteen but sharp-sighted, Hes got to be worth at least thirty thousand justcking a wristwatch. Whats a watch matter? Xiao Li snorted dismissively, then lowered her voice again, I heard Sister Hong is now running errands for him. Could he have slept with Sister Hong? The young receptionists mind spun with impure thoughts, but her face showed only regret, That impressive, huh? Sister Li, you really missed out, though you can still make a move now, right? Xiao Li hesitated, but ultimately shook her head, Hes already taken, whats there to talk about? Shame, if only I hadnt deleted those selfies back then
Zhang Weihong sat up straight in her office waiting for Feng Jun and, upon his arrival, stood up decisively, Come on, lets take a look at your jade. Feng Jun actually wanted to ask if Wang Haifeng was around but considering the guys lifestyle, he chose to keep his mouth shut. Sister Hong briefly inspected the four pieces of jade in the trunk and nodded in satisfaction, Not bad Is this all there is? Peach Blossom Valley still has about ten pieces, Feng Jun said casually, but you know my car it cant carry much. About ten pieces Sister Hong rubbed her hands together excitedly, clearly satisfied with his answer. However, in the next moment, she turned her head to look at him, asking with interest, With so much jade, you didnt even give me an estimate. You seem to trust me a lot. I have nothing to worry about when Sister Hong is in charge, Feng Jun replied with a smile. After a pause, he added with ulterior motives, Most people wouldnt give up an entire forest for just one tree Right, Sister Hong? Zhang Weihong nced sideways at him, You already have a little tree by your side, budding and ready to bloom. Li Xiaobin watched the two chat, seemingly oblivious to their words. Feng Jun emphasized, This is my assistant. I have principles, I never eat the grass by my nest. His words were a bit cold to Li Xiaobin, but he believed it was better to make some things clear. He enjoyed ying with ambiguity too, thinking it a rather good flirting technique, but indulging in ambiguity indiscriminately was foolish. A smile crept onto Sister Hongs face, but her words were not so pleasant, So you do know how to distinguish after all? A real old driver Come with me to deliver the jade.
The jade needs to be moved up, doesnt it? Feng Juns eyebrows raised, but then he reconsidered, realizing she had a point. This was a fitness clubhouse, after all, where dealing in jade seemed out of ce. More importantly, items worth tens of millions, even billions, were really not safe here. Sister Hong led him to arge courtyard belonging to the provincial material reserve bureau, which was subdivided into many smaller courtyards. In one of them was a very old small two-story building. She drove to the entrance of the small courtyard and stopped right on the curb, then honked the horn. After about five seconds, the door of the courtyard opened, and two men emerged. Seeing her, they nodded, Sister Hong is here? Zhang Weihong motioned with her mouth toward the trunk of the car, There are four pieces of jade inside, take them in Are they all there? Not here, a slightly older man spoke up, looking to be around forty, Manager Niu is leading people out, seems like theyre going to repave the road Damn it, Sister Hong cursed right away, What does his road repaving have to do with us? Doesnt he have his own construction team? Were notborers. They went to someone on the street to negotiate, seems like they found Stinky Tofu, the middle-aged man replied helplessly, Second Miss is worried hell be taken advantage of Anyway, Stinky Tofu wouldnt dare show his teeth to our people. That kid, Ive been beating him since he was little, Sister Hong snorted with disdain, then sighed, But this time let it be. In the future, dont let Cai Xin act rashly. How am I acting rashly? Just then, a voice came from behind her. Everyone turned to look, and there were two men and two women approaching. Leading them was a woman who certainly looked taller than five feet seven, perhaps even taller than Sister Hong, dressed in a beige trench coat and tan waisted suede boots. Her stature was not only tall but her presence was also very strong. What was especially eye-catching was that the woman had a high nose, deep-set eyes, fair skin, a face bearing foreign features, and skin as smooth and delicate as a boiled egg, exceptionally refined and beautiful. Seeing her, Sister Hong frowned, Niu is no good bird. You should interact less with him in the future. Ourpany is here to do business, not to get involved in those nonsensical grudges.
Of course, I know that, the woman with the foreign features lifted her eyebrows slightly, showing a bit of impatience, I was just standing there, didnt say a word. Zhengyang is so big, who can stop me from standing? Sister Hong red at her, annoyed, No ones stopping you from standing, but you need to understand, the Zhang family isnt afraid of trouble, but we never stir it up either. Let Niu deal with his own grudges; just because hese over a few times doesnt mean hes not an outsider. The woman with foreign features replied impatiently, You dont need to teach me I got paid for this. Its a justified action now. Hmph, Sister Hong snorted coldly once more, clearly not convinced, You really dont get cost ounting. Well, I got paid too, the woman with foreign features retorted, then nced at Feng Jun, This little guy looks good though. Did you bring him over for some big business deal? This is Feng Jun, Boss Feng! Zhang Weihongs voice became more severe, Speak politely. Ah, so youre Feng Jun? Surprise flickered in the eyes of the woman with foreign features as she walked up to him with long strides, took two steps up to him, looked him up and down, and nodded with a smile, Indeed, a man of impressive appearance. Then, she turned to nce at Li Xiaobin, clearly scoffing, Is this your girl? Your taste isnt that great. Li Xiaobin remained expressionless while Feng Jun disagreed, his face impassive as he spoke, Who are you, huh? Are we close? Im your Sister Hongs sister, the woman with foreign features replied cheerfully, extending her fair hand, Lets get acquainted. My name is Zhang Caixin, and Ive been helping you promote your jade. Feng Jun also reached out his hand, nced at her, then looked at Sister Hong thoughtfully, You two are half-sisters, right? (The third installment has arrived, casting a loud call for monthly tickets.)
Chapter 185: Storm Is Coming Chapter 185: Storm Is Coming Zhang Weihong and Zhang Caixin were not half-sisters; they were cousins, with their fathers being half-brothers. However, Zhang Caixin did indeed have foreign blood, as her maternal grandmother was Russian nobility that had settled in Shanghai. As she returned to the courtyard, the number of people there increased, including aside from the Zhang family sisters, four men and two women. The independent courtyard housed so many people, and it was located within thepound of the Supply Bureau, right beside the Provincial Government quarter, making the surroundings seem very safe. Zhang Caixin was only twenty-two years old, having just graduated from university, where she studied painting. Her family ran apany in Shanghai, but she grew up in Zhengyang and now that she had graduated, she was free to travel around. She pursued painting purely as a hobby, but after getting into university, she lost interest because she felt that turning her hobby into a job greatly affected her desire to create. Her current interest was in doing business; after all, her family was wealthy, so there was no pressure in business. Making profits was great, but not making any was also fine. Its said that being born with such privilege is a true skill, and her carefree lifestyle made Feng Jun and Li Xiaobin feel extremely imbnced. Zhang Caixins main job now was to assist her cousin in selling jade, actively expanding the market beyond their province. It was another business that just fell into herp, truly a temte for a life winner. However, precisely because her circumstances were so favorable, she was a bit naive and carefree, yet she refused to admit it, always believing that she was already grown up and acted maturely. When she heard that President Feng still had a dozen pieces of jade, she immediately volunteered, Sister Wei Hong, why dont I go get the jade from President Feng and move it all here? Dont joke, Sister Hong said helplessly, These few pieces of jade are enough to sell for a while. A dozen pieces of jade, how much money is that? You think you can just take it? How much could it be, President Feng simply owns a jade mine, Zhang Caixin responded indifferently, raising her eyebrows at Feng Jun, before winking, Couldnt my sister have that much clout? Feng Jun shook his head, unable to contain his amusement at her remark; the girl really didnt see herself as an outsider, I have too small a car, unable to transport that much jade. Its over two tons. If you have a vehicle, you could go and transport it now. That sounds more reasonable, Zhang Caixin nodded with a smile, then nced at her sister, Sis so Ill go? Zhang Weihong rolled her eyes in exasperation, about to say something when her mobile phone rang. As soon as she picked up the call, her expression changed. After listening for a while, she let out a cold snort, Fine, I know. After hanging up, she looked at Feng Jun, hesitated for a moment before speaking, Do you have Li Qiangs number? Li Qiang? Feng Jun raised his eyebrows, Which one you mean the guy from the TV station? Yeah, Sister Hong nodded solemnly, He might have been beaten up, can you check on him? Feng Jun didnt have Li Qiangs number, and Wang Haifeng was unreliable. In the end, it was through Zhang Wei that he contacted Li Qiang. Li Qiang had indeed been beaten up, attacked the previous night. It was in a parking lot where he had identally bumped into someone, and was then inexplicably beaten up, without even understanding who the assant was. He was seriously injured, especially since his right index and middle fingers were broken from being stepped on, which essentially left him unable to work in his field of photography for at least three months. Li Qiang racked his brains but couldnt figure out who was behind the attack. He was an experienced driver and had flirted with quite a few girls. The main segment he was in charge of was Todays Zhengyang, which often exposed social issues and had made him quite a few enemies. After receiving a call from Feng Jun, Li Qiang even asked, What, do you know who did it? I am trying to find out. Ill call you back in a bit, Feng Jun hung up and looked at Sister Hong, Whats going on? Sister Hong spoke with a grim expression, Liu Hong did it, and the jerk also threatened a friend of mine. This Liu Hong was the same guy who had held a grudge against Feng Jun over an issue with Thunder Wind before, showing off his arrogance in the police station, repeatedly warning Feng Jun to be careful when walking around. At the time, Feng had 40,000 yuan on him, and tried to pin a robbery charge on the man, but things didnt go as nned. Later, Sister Hong had said that there was no need to bother with such petty people, that they should just keep an eye on this matter and expose it from time to time. The segment Todays Zhengyang where Li Qiang worked had reported on the incident, but it didnt have much effect. Sister Hong also had an article published in the culture section of themerce newspaper. The call she had just received was from the journalist who wrote the article, saying they had been threatened, asking her to pass on the message about such deeds. The person who made the threats clearly identified themselves, iming they worked for Brother Hong and boasted that they had beaten up the guy from Todays Zhengyang. Feng Jun fell into deep thought. After pondering a bit, he felt that the situation was not difficult to understand, Liu Hong had begun to make trouble for him. The connection between Li Qiang and Wang Haifeng could not be concealed, so someone beat him up, but Liu Hong did not want to leave any obvious evidence, making the beating somewhat abrupt. However, Liu Hong still wanted Feng Jun to know why Li Qiang got beaten up, so he warned that reporterthe reporter did not know Li Qiang, but there was a high chance the message would reach Feng Juns ears. Feng Jun organized his thoughts and saw no issues, but there were some doubts that he needed to clear up, Sister Hong, your friend who gave you a call Does Liu Hong know that person is yours? Not likely, before Sister Hong could reply, Zhang Caixin answered first, My sister likes to act in secrecy, believing it maintains a sense of mystery, although I think its useless. Sister Hongs face grew dark, and hearing this made her look even worse because it was her who had initially suggested that Feng Jun should not stoop to dealing with that scoundrellittle disputes of pride were not worth it. But now, she was clearly being pped in the face, and with her cousin running her mouth off at the side, she felt even less able to tolerate it. She said with a stern face, Either way, I was the one who bailed you out. It seems this guy really doesnt take me seriously. You cant say it that way, Zhang Caixin chimed in. For some reason, this girl, who appeared to have an exotic beauty and was a realdy, seemed to take a great interest in this kind of affair. She expressed eagerly, The fact that he took so long to trouble President Feng already shows respect for you Its just that he believes this incident is too embarrassing, so no matter how long its been, he wants to regain face. Sister Hong nced at her indifferently, What does it matter to me what he thinks? All I know is that hes undermining my dignity. Indeed, the one known as Societys Sister Hong was full of dominance, with no consideration for others feelings. Look, Sister Hong, Feng Juns brows furrowed slightly. As a man, he disliked hiding behind a woman, especially when this woman had stood up for him more than once, You find out where this guy is hiding, and Ill handle it. How could I let that happen? Sister Hong immediately objected, It was you who listened to me and didnt bother him, plus you are now my boss, so its my duty to charge ahead for you. Youre only my coborator, Feng Jun said with a smile, dont think of me as your boss I cant afford you. Sister Hong gave him a wary look, Your smile is a bit strange; youre not nning on using those private mining disposal methods, are you? Womens intuition is indeed formidable; Feng Jun was really angry this time and intended to make that guy disappear off the face of the earth. The only difference was he didnt n to abandon the body in the wilderness but rather nned for the guy to vanish from this worlderased from this ne of existence. You dont need to worry about that, Feng Jun replied casually, Just take care of finding his location for me. But Sister Hong could hear the murderous intent in his tone, and she spoke to dissuade him, Youre too important to resort to extreme methods now. How about this, Ill arrange for someone to send him an air ticket one way. Feng Jun couldnt help but be greatly curious upon hearing this, as the rumors about Sister Hongs air ticket were something he had heard of more than once, Is there any particr meaning behind your air ticket? Nothing much, just a bit of exaggerated misinformation, Sister Hong responded nonchntly, offering people a free trip C who wouldnt go? Its just that they cant resist some temptations once theynd. Whats that got to do with me? Of course, Feng Jun knew it wasnt as simple as she was saying. But did the truth really matter? He thought about it, and in the end, he shook his head, I dont want you to meddle in my affairs, Im serious. Zhang Weihong smiled nonchntly, Sorry, but youre just my partner, not my boss so you dont have a say over me. So you really want to work for me? Feng Jun said with augh. He looked around and leaned closer, whispering, Its really not possible, Sister Hong You would be grass beside the nest. Zhang Weihong felt his warm breath on her ear. Her heart was already fluttering, and hearing these words, she instinctively pushed him away, her face turning slightly red, Youre just too much, always thinking about who knows what! Watching her embarrassed state, Feng Juns heart couldnt help but swing slightly, Societys Sister Hong could also show such a girlish side? It was truly unusual. Seeing everyone else looking at him curiously, heughed it off as though nothing happened, Alright, lets drop it, Im going to check on Li Qiang Sister Hong, Ill leave the investigation to you. Sister Hongs embarrassment was fleeting, and in the next moment, she regained herposure, Ill go with you Caixin, take care of things here for me, and dont go out on your own. Zhang Caixin pouted in frustration, How about this, why doesnt President Fengs assistant take me to move those pieces of jade? Dont even think about it, Zhang Weihongs expression darkened, and she spoke with sharp authority, If Liu Hong loses his mind, he could hate even me. If he can take his anger out on Li Qiang, he certainly can take it out on you! It had to be acknowledged, she truly lived up to the word society; she was prepared for failure before ensuring sess, confident without arrogance, and her thinking was meticulous. Chapter 186: Going towards Tiger Mountain Chapter 186: Going towards Tiger Mountain Li Qiang was lying on the hospital bed, boredly listening to music. Beside the bed, Xiaojia, a temporary worker from the TV station, was leaning against the wall, fiddling with a mobile phone. Young Master Li usually had a bit of a second-generation attitude in his dealings, which earned him some criticism. However, he didnt tell his parents about getting beaten up yesterdayit was the middle of the night, and they were both old and frail. Being shocked would do no good. So, his choice was to report to the organization first, saying he was retaliated against and that the station needed to do something about it. As a result, whether or not he talked about work-rted injuries, getting a few months off for sick leave was definitely in in sight. The stations leadership had visited him and left a temporary worker to care for him. As for others, Li Qiang didnt want to bother them everyone was busy, after all. The disgraceful matter could be discussedter. A few close friends had already visited him. He couldnt reach Wang Haifeng, that guy, and as for Zhang Wei, he nned to get in touch after the stock market closed today. Unexpectedly, Zhang Weis call came through, and in that moment, Li Qiangs anger red up: he really wanted to see who dared to plot against him. As he was grinding his teeth in rage, he suddenly saw the door to the ward being pushed open. So he took off his headphones and sat up, Oh, President Feng is here Eh? Whats with you? He was a bit stunned. Feng Jun hadnte alone; behind him were three women, each more beautiful than thest. One of the women was Sister Hong, whom he knew, but he truly had never seen the other two women before. One woman was carrying two gift boxes, obviously having a close rtionship with Feng Jun, and the other had a distinctly exotic charm, youthful and pretty yetposed. Feng Jun couldnt really exin his rtionship with the three women. In the context of visiting the sick, some topics werent quite appropriate. He inquired about Li Qiangs injuries. The assant had struck rather hard. Li Qiang had multiple soft tissue contusions, minor rib fractures, a broken left arm, dislocated jaw, dislocated right upper arm, and fractures in two fingers on his right hand. When Li Qiang heard that Liu Hongs men were behind the attack, he couldnt help but explode with anger, Damn it, just because he did it, does it mean we cant report it? Feng Jun, quite the rogue, expressed, Old Li, its my fault. I dragged you into this, and I will definitely give you an exnation. Its not your fault, Li Qiang waved his hand, grimaced in pain, but made it clear, It was targeted at our program. Its not the first time something like this happened to Zhengyang. To put it bluntly, they just dont take us seriously. Feng Jun didnt agree with raising the issue to such a level. In my view, this is a personal grudge. Dont try to console me with talk about our program or anything As for your losses, I willpensate. Thats no fun then! Li Qiangs expression turned serious, and then he winced as if he had bumped into something. Then he spoke weakly, This matter also involves Xiao Wei, and you dontin about him. Were brothers. Its strange to talk like this Apart from personal matters, its the cause and effect that Im talking about. Despite his roguish appearance, he was clear about certain things. Mixing in society, who didnt have a bit of savvy? Comining about Feng Jun for this would really be pointlesshe had been properlypensated for his help in the past, ording to the rules. To put it more practically, even if Feng Jun offered a lot ofpensation, it would just be a one-time deal. If he could use this opportunity to get on good terms with Feng Jun, the benefits would be endless. So, how Li Qiang should choose was obvious, wasnt it? In fact, at the bottom of his heart, he also hate Liu Hong deeply: damn it, if you have the guts, go settle the score with Feng Jun directly. Why start by beating me up? Is this killing the chicken to warn the monkey? Fuck, why should I be the chicken and not the monkey? I wont stand for being underestimated like this! Because of these resentments in his heart, he was very straightforward, I dont want anypensation. President Feng, if you can give him a hard time, thats good enough for me Imying it out here. If anything happens, Ill carry the burden for you. Li Qiang was truly furious, bent on seeking revenge against Liu Hong. In society, incidents like road rage happen because someone gets irrationally angry, with hot blood rising to their head, demanding a release. Although he had some means at home and had made a decent life for himself, he had no good moves against someone like Liu Hong from the underworld. He could only rely on Feng Jun. However, if the situation escted, he could truly take a lot of heat. I will definitely give you an exnation, Feng Jun affirmed once more, smiling through his gritted teeth, Your job now is to recover in peace. Im waiting for you to heal up so we can drink together. Li Qiang took a nce at Zhang Caixin and another at Li Xiaobin, and said with a smile, Im just afraid that while Im healing, you guys will sweep up all the beautiful women of Zhengyang President Feng, please show some mercy. Zhang Weihong overheard this and felt a twinge of sourness, Li Qiang, you better focus on healing and stop troubling the two girls. Li Qiang didnt dare provoke her, so he could only look up at the sky and inwardly wailed: Damn it, who have I offended now? The group left the hospital by noon, and Feng Jun naturally suggested they find a ce to eat. During the meal, Li Qiang actually called. He told Feng Jun that Liu Hong was near the Dynasty Disco. After chatting for a while, Feng Jun hung up the phone and looked up at Sister Hong, Li Qiang said it, Liu Hong is prepared. You really shouldnt get involved. Eh? Sister Hong looked at him puzzled, I havent even found the guy yet, and he knows? He even knows theyre prepared? Feng Juns mind conjured an image of a grotesque woman, as well as that IDBlooming in Time. He chuckled and said, Li Qiang is also one of the Zhengyang People, why should he be behind on news? Sister Hong fell silent for a moment before asking, How can he be so sure that Liu Hong is prepared? Feng Jun answered gravely, Recently, hes been watching over Xi Lai Duos operations; business has been booming. Now hes suddenly moved to Dynasty Discoit doesnt make sense. Plus hes making a bit too much noise. Xi Lai Duo is an entertainment club that offers bathing, KTV, dining, card games, and more. But in reality, there are severalrge gambling floors, with betting from Macau and even Europe. Liu Hong earns a cut from watching over this ce, but the key point is that hes also involved in lending money, which earns him even more. As for Dynasty Disco, thats a whole different story. The enforcers collecting protection money there are just a bunch of Brother Hongs punks. If they run into someone who doesnt know any better, dropping Brother Hongs name is enough to keep them in line. In Li Qiangs wordsor perhaps it was Blooming in Times analysiswhy would Liu Hong, with business so good at Xi Lai Duo, y the fool and head to Dynasty? And why make such a grand entrance? Feng Jun got the cause and effect after Li Qiangs exnation. Sister Hong, however, got it instantly. With a somber expression, she nodded slowly, So thats the n; he wants to start his own operation? Feng Jun pulled out his mobile phone, searched for Dynasty Disco on the map, and sure enough, Its in Red g Commune? Red g Commune is a peri-urban area. Thest time he dealt with Gold with Guo Heilian, it was in that neighborhood. The area had been developing well recently, with skyrocketingnd prices and a number of luxury hotels andrge entertainment venues cropping up. However, Feng Jun also vividly remembered the acres of ruins left after the demolition. Sister Hong pondered for a moment but still hesitated, Shouldnt we use gentle methods before resorting to force? Its always better to have justification for taking action. I dont think its necessary, Zhang Caixin once again disagreed with her sister, Sister Wei Hong, youre still thinking inst centurys terms. If he dares to y dirty, he should be prepared for retaliation. You, kid, Sister Hong shook her head and said sternly, This thing about rules, others may not care, but we cant we cant let peopleugh at us for not being proper. Can propriety fill your stomach? Zhang Caixin retorted disdainfully, finding her sister to be old-fashioned. But the next moment, she found a better argument, One should observe etiquette with the virtuous and resort to arms with the tyrants When dealing with the proper folks, I agree we should be proper. But nowadays, times have changed, and propriety is but an epitaph for the deferential. You really are outdated. After saying that, she cast a sideways nce at Feng Jun, Im right, arent I, President Feng? Feng Jun nodded decisively, Absolutely. He ambushed Li Qiang first Those who dont observe propriety have no right toin about others doing the same. After a pause, he let out a wry smile, Actually, these days, with amateursying out the masters, whos going to talk about rules? Sister Hong and I, were both out of step with the times. Upon hearing this, Sister Hong gave him a wry look, You also dare to boast about being proper? Feng Jun seemed genuinely surprised, How am I not proper? Sister Hong, were close, but you shouldnt tarnish my reputation. With an air of nonchnce, Sister Hong replied, Someone here has been drawing a full months sry without fulfilling the days, right? Oh, Feng Jun nodded as if suddenly realizing, then said with a sly smile, My mistake, how many days am I short? Without a second thought, Sister Hong answered, Two days. Two days Feng Jun fell silent, but the next moment, he burst outughing, Puhaha. Thats too much! Sister Hong guessed what he wasughing at. With thedies present, all she could do was shoot him a fierce nce. Enough of that, Feng Jun spoke earnestly, Im going to deal with that guy now. Sister Hong, do you have any other suggestions? Zhang Weihong fell silent for a while, knowing she couldnt stop him, and finally replied in a low voice, Dont rush off just yet. Ill help you gather some information to pinpoint Liu Hongs location and try to get you a map. Seven hourster, a taxi pulled up at the entrance of Dynasty Disco; a man and a woman got out. Both of them wore sunsses at 8 PM, which seemed a bit out of ce at night, but the security at the door didnt find it strangethe scent of alcohol wafting from them was strong. Still, he couldnt help but sneak a nce at the woman: she was incredibly attractive. (Update here, calling for monthly tickets.) Chapter 187: 187 Clan Attributes Chapter 187: n Attributes A man and a woman got out of the taxi and walked towards the disco. The security guard was momentarily taken aback by their attiredressed like that, they came by cab? But then he thought about the smell of alcohol on them and let it go; in such a state, how else were they supposed toe? In Zhengyang nowadays, theyre really strict about drunk driving. After the man and the woman entered the disco, a waiter greeted them, showed them to their table, and then presented them with a drink menu. Ady at a nearby table nced over and quickly looked away: the female guests appearance was enough to overshadow all the other women present, not only in height and legginess but also in face and demeanortop-notch. Even withrge sunsses covering her face, everyone could still tell she had a high nose bridge and skin white as snow; she was exquisitely reminiscent of a princess from a fairy tale world. Meanwhile, the men in the room just wanted to pummel the guy in sunsses: a beautiful flower, stuck in cow dung! In fact, that lump of cow dung didnt consider himself as such. He picked up a bottle of beer and, while drinking, muttered under his breath, Im just wondering how your sister agreed to let youe with me Did you used to steal her toys when you were little? She used to steal my toys, then Id tell on her, Zhang Caixin covered her mouth and chuckled lightly, her eyes scanning around, This ce in Zhengyang really isnt up to par, no atmosphere at all, just like the countryside.
Feng Jun replied indifferently, To those from the Magic Capital, anywhere outside of it is the countryside Pretty normal, right? Im not from the Magic Capital, Zhang Caixin picked up a straw and poked at the juice in the tall ss before her, And this ce doesnt smell good Im kind of regrettinging with you. I didnt ask you to follow me, did I? Feng Jun lit a cigarette and took a drag, responding nonchntly, I think its alright, just smells like air freshener. The discos in the Magic Capital dont have this smell, Zhang Caixin replied sulkily. But despite herint, after a few dance tracks, she began to feel tempted, so she took off her windbreaker. Her cream-colored tight-fitting sweater revealed her graceful figure, leaving nothing to the imagination, How about we go jump around a bit too? Feng Jun didnt dislike clubbing, in fact, he quite enjoyed it, but hitting the dance floor in sunsses felt a bit too pretentious, bordering on foolish, so he shook his head, If you want to go, go ahead. Ill watch your clothes for you. Zhang Caixin stood up and took a couple of steps, then suddenly realizing something, came back and sat down, huffing, Youre really no fun By the way, why did my sister fire you? Didnt she tell you? Feng Jun looked at her, and upon seeing her nod, he smirked, If she didnt tell you, of course, I cant say. Zhang Caixin took a sip of her juice, looking bored, Youre just like my sister, living so stuffily Its boring to just sit here. Shall I go stir up some trouble? At the end, her voice carried a hint of excitement. They had agreed upon arrival to check out the depth of Wang Dynasty Disco and decided if someone caused trouble, Feng Jun would step forward as the gant hero to see if they could draw out Liu Hong and his gang. Thats why Zhang Caixin was allowed to apany himher exotic appeal easily stirred the interest of troublemakers. Yet here they sat, and before the disco even hit its peak around ten, she was getting restless, itching to provoke something. Its better not to, Feng Jun wanted to wait for more people, to wander around a bit more, Girls who start trouble are easily targeted; theyll think youre not serious Thats different from being provoked by someone else. You really underestimate me, Zhang Caixin huffed dissatisfied, pointing in a direction and snapping her fingers, Youe here! Seeing how adeptly she snapped her fingers, Feng Jun was stunned: could street smarts be a gic trait in her family? Zhang Caixins voice wasnt loud, and in the deafening music, it was impossible for anyone to hear, yet in the blink of an eye, a short man approached with a cheesy smile, Gorgeous what can I do for you? Zhang Caixin took a cigarette from Feng Juns pack, lit it skillfully, then asked nonchntly, What are you peddling running back and forth? The slight man grinned, What can I sell, just a little side business you into ice skating, beautiful?
Ill pass on skating, Zhang Caixin blew a smoke ring expertly, Got any ecstasy? That smoke ring alone was enough for both Feng Jun and the short man to realize she didnt really smoke; she was just ying. The short man didnt mind. He was used to young girls like her, thinking they knew everything, a bit rebellious, trying out some soft drugs. It was quite normal. So he responded with a smile, Thats not my line of work, but if you really want some, I can fetch it for you.
Dont bother, Zhang Caixin shook her head decisively, I was just asking by the way, got any DA? The short mans smile vanished, and his gaze turned icy, Lady, are you looking for trouble on purpose? No deal doesnt mean we cant be civil. Whats with the attitude? Zhang Caixin asked casually, Cant I just ask a question? The short-statured man asked emotionlessly, If I can find DA dope, do you want it? Zhang Caixin snorted coldly, Forget it, with that attitude, I dont want it! Eh, the shortyughed out of irritation, Beauty, before you run wild, have you figured out whose turf this is? At this point, Feng Jun had no choice but to join in, Oh, whose turf tell me? This ce is under Brother Hongs protection, the shorty sneered, Id advise you two to think carefully want to buy something? Not buying anything, Feng Jun pulled a set of brass knuckles from his trench coat pocket and mmed it on the table, Scram! He didnt say anything too extreme, to avoid seeming too deliberate, but even this behavior was a provocation. Seeing this, the shorty gave him a nonchnt nce and, without another word, turned and left. Feng Jun looked at Zhang Caixin and spoke indifferently, Prepare your self-defense weapon, Im worried you wont be able to call for help. Before they arrived, Sister Hong had made preparations for her sister. Aside from the anti-wolf spray, there was also a small stun gun.
Of course, these little things couldnt guarantee herplete safety, but Sister Hong was also aware of Feng Juns extremebat abilities as long as Zhang Caixin could properly utilize these items, she just needed to hold on until Feng Jun coulde to her rescue. The two sat for a full half-hour and, incredibly, no one came looking for trouble. Zhang Caixin became a bit restless again, Howe these people are like this, not even seeking revenge? Seeing her eager appearance, Feng Jun helplessly curled his lips, Actually, our countrys public safety is still quite good. Currently in Huaxia, it was fairly unlikely for beauties to be harassed in discos. Drug dealers also tended to keep a low profile. When Feng Jun disyed the brass knuckles, making it clear he wasnt messing around, others would think that looking for trouble wasnt a wise choice. Zhang Caixins eyes darted around, How about I stir up some more trouble? Forget it, Feng Jun refused bluntly, Being with you is more tiring than looking after a child! Deep down, he disliked her troublemaking attitudebeing young wasnt an excuse to act recklessly without regard for consequences, continuing like that, youre bound to suffer a serious loss someday. But then he thought again, if not for this kind of spirit, could you still be considered young? The most precious thing in the world is to have a childs heart; if one could keep that forever, its a kind of happiness too. After being berated by him, Zhang Caixin couldnt help but mutter under her breath, Old man! Before they knew it, it was half-past ten, and the discos intermission time, which features a few acts and includes two slow dance songs. Feng Jun stood up and headed to the restroom, also taking a walk around. He didnt notice anyone suspicious. Was it time to resort to the backup n? He walked back to his seat full of thoughts.
A bottle of champagne had appeared on the table in his absence, and Zhang Caixin, wearing sunsses, pointed excitedly towards a table not far away, Feng Jun, that table had a waiter send this to me does that count as a provocation against you? There were four guests at that table, three men and one woman. The three men, all around thirty, noticed Zhang Caixin pointing at them, and two of the men raised their sses, giving a slight smile in this direction. Feng Jun felt that their behavior was a bit presumptuous, but it really wasnt a provocation. Everyone came to the disco to have fun, right? Encountering a beauty and sending over some drinks was just a little way to test the waters, harmless enough. In any case, Wang Haifeng, Zhang Wei, and Li Qiang might do the same thing when they went out to have fun. However, Feng Jun remembered that those three should be aware of his presence. He pondered for a moment, then took out his mobile phone. Lets move out, folks~ The three mens information showed that they were just a small business owner, a deputy division-level official, and a white-cor worker. The woman was an ountant at a state-owned enterprise, with a somewhat ambiguous rtionship with the small business ownernothing more than that. Feng Jun currently had well over three hundred, perhaps even four hundred energy points, but back in the real world, he was reluctant to use themperhaps this was the cautious choice made subconsciously when ones future isnt all that certain. However, since these people could potentially pose a threat to Zhang Caixin, he had to use them the girl might indeed be a bit spoiled, but since she was out with him, he had to ensure her safety as much as possible. And then As long as he was entering the space, picking out a few extra people wouldnt matter. Looking at the dense sea of red dots around him, Feng Jun felt a bit troubled; there must have been three or four hundred, should he check each one? Still he was rather reluctant. He selected a small group of eight people, not far from the disco, and judging by their position, they had already left the disco and were close to a demolition areaa bunch of people hanging around therete at night didnt seem like good news. Then he was shockedman, Liu Hong was actually among these eight people?
Chapter 188: 188: Hand Over Your WeChat ID Chapter 188: Hand Over Your WeChat ID Isnt it said that destiny has its own arrangements? This phrase couldnt be truer; Feng Jun racked his brain trying to find Liu Hong, only to have that guy expose himself directly before himtruly, there are no coincidences that do not lead to a story. Therefore, Feng Jun once again got up and nodded to Zhang Caixin, Im going to the restroom again. My goodness, you, Zhang Caixin sighed helplessly, so young and like this Could it be kidney deficiency? Feng Jun pretended not to hear and quickly turned to leave. With the guidance of the red dot, finding Liu Hong was really too easy. Behind the Dynasty Disco, there was a semi-open courtyard with a simple two-story building that appeared to be a temporary structure constructed during the development phase. Feng Jun, taking advantage of the night, walked past sticking close to the wall. He knew that the first floor was a warehouse, so he went directly to the second floor, which had two rooms with lights on. In the two rooms, there were a total of six people. After checking again, Feng Jun could confirm that none of these six were Liu Hong. At that moment, Liu Hong was about ten meters away from him, but exactly where was that guy? Just as he was tensely analyzing the situation, the sound of high heels tapping on the concrete floor came from not far off. Feng Jun reacted swiftly, with a light leap, he jumped down from the second floor,nding silently, as light as a feather.
Then, there was the sound of a door being opened, and a womans voice could be heardining that Brother Hong wanted to be alone to clear his mind and that others shouldnt ck off and should keep a lookout. No need to be so tense, someone responded nonchntly with a robust voice, expressing disdainfully, Im more afraid that the kid wonte. Even if hes skilled, can he outdo a gun? As long as he dares toe, we dare to bury him! Feng Jun clenched his teeth in secret: You keep showing off like this, believe it or not, Ill take you down on the spot? He had figured it out; that woman must havee down from the stairs, which meant Liu Hong was on the rooftop of the second floor. Having determined the location, Feng Jun didnt even bother with the stairs and leaped upward. Passing by the second floor, his toes tapped on the railing of the balcony, and then, as he reached the rooftop, he lightly touched with his hand, allowing his body to float gently andnd on the roof without making a sound. He was being so stealthy because he didnt want to rm anyone; otherwise, with his High-Rank Martial Master cultivation level, he could have jumped straight up there. Upon reaching the rooftop, sure enough, his guess was spot-on. Liu Hong was sitting in an armchair, staring in the direction of the courtyard gate of the Dynasty Disco. To the left of Liu Hong was a small coffee table with some snacks and drinks, and to his right, a low stool with a shotgun lying across it. True to his seasoned experience in the underworld, his intuition was extremely strong. Despite Feng Juns light movements, Liu Hong felt something was amiss. He leaned forward, reaching out for the shotgun while simultaneously turning his head. However, in the next moment, something cold and hard pressed against his foreheadan unmistakable sensation. As a man of the underworld, he knew exactly what it wasthe barrel of a gun! His body stiffened for a moment, and he decisively abandoned any idea of resisting. If it had been in his younger days, he might have dared to dodge slightly, to trade injury for injuryperhaps the other party wouldnt dare shoot, right? But now, it wasnt possible He had aged, and although he sometimes went to the gym, he had to admit that his reactions were truly not what they once were. Liu Hong slowly rxed the grip of his right hand on the shotgun, indicating he had no intention of resisting. However, when he saw the sunsses on his opponents face, he couldnt help but feel some disdain in his heart. Therefore, he bared his teeth in a grin, Nice moves Im sure you know there are a few guns downstairs, right? Feng Juns hand twitched, the gun barrel moved away from the opponents forehead, and then the butt of the gun smashed brutally into the opponents face. Liu Hongs teeth were immediately knocked out, and he was sent spinning out of the armchair,nding on the ground with his right cheek swelling visibly. Once again, the gun barrel pressed against his forehead. Only then did Feng Jun speak slowly, And then? Liu Hong was certainly tough; after suffering such a heavy blow, he merely grunted without screaming.
Of course, he was acutely aware of the consequences of shouting, so after he was stunned for a moment andposed himself, he spoke again, Alright, youre ruthless, this time you win. I wont bother you anymore in the future. Feng Juns hand shook, and he followed with another butt stroke to the face before baring his teeth in a smile, Should I thank you then for showing mercy? To tell the truth, he was most annoyed by this kind of arrogance. Last time at the police station, the guy had threatened him, challenged him not to leave the police station. And now, wont bother me in the futuredamn it, who do you think you are? From his energy, Liu Hong keenly sensed the killing intent, his heart suddenly clenched, and he immediately made a choice, Its not that I wanted to trouble you, it was Wu Jianguos son, he wanted someone to mess with you.
Feng Junughed coldly, Then you should havee directly to me. Taking it out on others what kind of hero does that make you? Liu Hongs face began to swell, making his speech increasingly unclear, II couldnt find you. His words were somewhat disingenuous; although Feng Jun was not easy to find, if he really wanted to, it wouldnt be that difficult. Liu Hong chose to target Li Qiang precisely to lure out Feng Jun. He had not underestimated the guy, which was why, after beating him up, he spread rumors, nning to set the battlefield in a ce familiar to him. Of course, as things stood, he realized he had still underestimated his opponent and began to regret it. I was already off the hook, why did I have to provoke this guy again? As he was filled with regret, the other partys question reached his ears, Whats your WeChat ID? What? Liu Hong could hardly believe his ears. Were in this situation now You want to add me on WeChat? Despite what he was thinking, he dared not show any odd expression on his face. The situation was stronger than he was, so he could only respond vaguely, Its my mobile number. Feng Jun raised a hand, and firmly jabbed the gun barrel against Liu Hongs forehead, How much loose change do you have in your WeChat wallet? Thirty to fifty thousand, I think. I dont remember exactly, Liu Hong honestly didnt remember; such a trifle amount of money was not significant to him. As long as he could get out of this predicament, he didnt care if he gave all the money to the other party. Of course, if his adversary asked for much more, he would consider asking for a change to another WeChat ID for payment, which could turn the situation around. But unfortunately, the next thing Feng Jun said was, Book a ne ticket to Yang City Dont tell me you dont know how.
Liu Hongs mouth fell open in shockalthough due to the congestion, he truly couldnt open it too wide, A ne ticket? Using your ID card! Feng Jun had no interest in exining further, casually smashing down with the gun butt againhonestly, he felt that talking with the gun butt was more effective than using the mouth. Is this Sister Hongs ne ticket? Liu Hong rolled on the ground, but his mind couldnt help wandering. This legend had quite a market in Zhengyangs underworld and was bing more and more mystified. Liu Hong had heard of it before but hadntpletely believed it; he only had a sense of awe. Only after hearing it from Feng Juns mouth did he have an epiphany: If this man was her henchman, then her ne ticket was indeed very dangerous. Of course, he didnt want to take such a one-way ne, but with a gun to his head, he didnt have the guts to refuse. Fortunately, he could find another excuse, This Im on a cklist and cant take nes. Hm? Feng Jun frowned upon hearing this, Are you kidding me? The airline cklist is apany measure. Just switchpanies! Its not like that, Liu Hong hastily defended, Its the security check that always gets me stuck, I cant get through Im not quite sure what the issue is, whats going on? How would I know whats going on? Feng Jun could guess that if he couldnt get through security, it wasnt likely rted to the airline but probably an issue with his identity information, otherwise they wouldnt even sell him a ticket. But he wasnt interested in pondering and just snorted coldly, I told you to get through security Hurry up and buy a ticket, for a week from now! Liu Hong still didnt want to buy a ticket. He always felt that something terrible would happen after he did. Thus, he could only plead earnestly, speaking not too loudly, President Feng, Brother Feng, fate brings people together, spare a line of mercy for a future reunion, I know Ive wronged, and I beg you to spare me this once.
Brother Hong had always been known for his ferocity in the underworld, so for him to speak such pleading words was indeed rare. In fact, Liu Hong had always looked down on such cowards. Whenever he heard about the notorious mafia bosses begging pitifully after being caught by the police, he was utterly disdainful: Begging or not, youre going to die anyway, why make such a dismal spectacle for others tough at? However, when he faced such a situation himself, he truly understood: If there was even a sliver of possibility to avoid death, who could face it with equanimity? Of course, he didnt believe that the other party would definitely sentence him to death. Killing had its costs, but thinking of the terrifying legend of Sister Hongs ne ticket, he couldnt help but plead aloud. Fate brings people together? These words only enraged Feng Jun even more. Since you knew spare a line of mercy for a future reunion, what then was the relentless threatening at the police station about? And what about sending people to attack Li Qiang yesterday? But he couldnt be bothered to say more and jabbed forcefully with the gun barrel before speaking coldly, Not buying a ne ticket, huh? Fine It saves me the trouble of finding someone to help you through security. Upon hearing the words through security, Liu Hong shivered and quickly came to his senses. Indeed, if the other party was willing to help him through security, it meant that beforending, he wouldnt face much threat. In fact, since the ticket was for next week, he might have a chance to find an escape during this time. Its just a ne ticket, whats the big deal? So he gritted his teeth and nodded, Fine, Ill buy it. (Updated, calling for monthly tickets.)
Chapter 189: 189 Critical Illness (First Update to Celebrate Leader Ziyān) Chapter 189: Critical Illness (First Update to Celebrate Leader Ziyn) Feng Jun couldnt really provide help with airport security clearances, to tell the truth, there was none. But his original intent hadnt been to put the individual on a ne, either. It was only after buying the ticket that Liu Hong suddenly realized something was amisssuch a purchase meant that if he disappeared within the week, no one would raise an rm. At that thought, sweat poured down his brow. The next moment, he looked up, forced a calm tone, and said, Brother Feng, I really know I was wrong. Just name your price, a thousand or eight hundred I, Xiao Hong, will certainly gather it for you. Feng Juns left hand was holding a mobile phone, and his right, which had been holding a gun, casually ced a five-six Type submachine gun aside and reached out with a chuckle, grasping the others shoulder, Ah, if only youd thought like this earlier, wouldnt that be nice? Lets go! The next moment, he stood in the Jade-constructed bedroom, carrying Liu Hongs corpse. He had already experimented and found that living creatures couldnt be taken into the alternate dimensionat least ants and earthworms died instantly, and as for viruses and bacteria, he had not observed. As expected, when Liu Hong emerged in this space, all signs of life ceased, including heartbeat and breath, yet the body was still warm. After disposing of the body and erasing all traces, Feng Jun quietly left the rooftop of the small building.
When he returned to the disco, he was startled to find two men sitting in front of Zhang Caixin, gesticting and saying somethingit was the group who had sent the champagne. Zhang Caixin didnt look at them, absentmindedly poking at her fruit juice with a straw, exuding an air of keep your distance. However, these two were not discouraged and continued talking excitedlyif they didnt have at least this much thick skin, how could they chase girls? Suddenly, they saw a smile on the beautys face and were overjoyed, ready to intensify their advance, when they saw her smile slightly in one direction and loudlyin, Why did it take you so long toe back? Immediately afterward, they saw the same man they had seen earlier reappear. Feng Jun couldnt care less about those two, and with a slight nod to Zhang Caixin, said, I got a bad stomach, shall we go? Zhang Caixin paused, thinking what a fruitless night, leaving just like this? Despite her yful and elfish nature in private, she was stillpetent in public, standing up without a word, reaching for her coat, andining, I told you to eat less, yet you never listen. Their rtionship definitely hadnt progressed this far; she simply wanted to hint to those two that she was already taken, so they should keep their little schemes to themselves. Unfortunately, those two were probably a bit too drunk to spare any attention for Feng Jun, one slurring as he said, Beauty, to meet is fate you two, can we add each other on WeChat? Zhang Caixin felt annoyed, thinking she had seen thick-skinned people, but never this brazen. Yet, to scold them directly seemed inappropriate, and since they were leaving anyway, being discreet after a quiet night, it would be pointless to be remembered now. While she was still torn, Feng Jun suddenly spoke, Director Yan, can you control yourself a little? A man startled at the words, staring at him, You actually know me Who are you? Who I am is not important, Feng Jun said indifferently, whats important is, we are leaving. Director Yan was taken aback for a moment, then nodded with a smile, Okay see youter. I rarely visit the Municipal Bureau, Feng Jun said with a faint smile, but still, thanks for the champagne. They walked away briskly, leaving the two men looking at each other in dismaybeing recognized in such a ce was indeed embarrassing. What was worse, they had no idea who Feng Jun was. After a while, the other manforted him, Its okay, you didnt do anything, its fine.
Director Yan sighed with a bitter face, Sigh, Its all because of those four envelopes After leaving the disco, there was a taxi across the street; they got in straight away and didnt go far before switching to another car, eventually arriving at a small alley. Feng Jun then brought out a motorcycle from the alley. The two removed their original coats and changed into new clothes before starting the motorcycle and zooming away. Zhang Caixins new down jacket was very wind-resistant; she wasnt cold at all on the motorcycle. However, the coat was too long, forcing her to sit sideways on the back seat, with her long legs to one side, hugging Feng Juns waist with her hands.
Being embraced by a beautiful woman, Feng Jun couldnt help but feel a ripple in his heart, albeit the sensation was much less due to theyers of clothing. As soon as Zhang Caixin got on the motorcycle, she couldnt refrain from asking C she had been holding back too long in the taxi, The person who sent me champagne, you dont know him, do you? I know of people like that, three different faces shed through Feng Juns mind, though, of course, he didnt consider himself to be the fourth. Not a low IQ herself, Zhang Caixin asked further, Then how did you know hisst name is Yan, and that hes a director? Feng Jun was silent and after a while, he answered, Lets not talk about what happened today at the Wang Dynasty with anyone. Whats there to say about that ce? Zhang Caixins opinion of the Wang Dynasty was really not good, but the next moment, she brought the subject back, Come on, how did you know his surname is Yan? Im a fortune-teller, Feng Jun responded insincerely, Now with the emphasis onbating the four old customs, as a national cadre, he shouldnt be going to those entertainment venues. If he ends up fighting over jealousy, causing serious repercussions, it wouldnt be strange for him to lose his job. He was trying to shift the topic, but he overlooked a womans interest in divination. Zhang Caixin let out a soft ah, then eagerly spoke up, Then why dont you do a reading for me, too? Theres no need to divine your fate; your survival skills are already maxed out, Feng Jun replied nonchntly. I mean, dont you find the feeling of the cold breeze blowing directly into your mouth quite ufortable? Im behind you, Zhang Caixin clearly had no intention of considering his feelings, tightening her arms slightly and pressing her face against Feng Juns back. You can drive a bit slower my survival skills, what are those about? Feng Jun slowed down the motorcycle a bit, Reincarnation, of course. Once you have that skill down, why would you need your fortune told? I dont feel like I can reincarnate, Zhang Caixin was somewhat unhappy. Although her father was rich, her family life was far from harmonious. And whats more, being rich is one thing, but its never the same as having power, right? The next moment, she brought her attention back to the matter at hand, When can you help me with a reading?
Fortune-telling isnt something to be taken lightly, Feng Jun rambled on with mock seriousness, Seeing too much of heavens secrets will turn you blind. Big deal, Zhang Caixin snorted, Ill have my sister talk to you about it, see if you dare refuse. Feng Jun couldnt be bothered with her. This kind of haughty young girl should be taught by Sister Hong of society. After a moment of silence, Zhang Caixin saw he wasnt responding and asked again, Is the matter with the Wang Dynasty settled yet? So madam finally gets around to business? Feng Jun snorted inwardly. However, he hadnt nned to give a straight answer, You dont need to worry about that. I took you there today just to cooperate. While talking, they reached the entrance of the Grain Bureau Compound. Motorcycles were not allowed in, so he locked his bike casually in the open space at the gate and went in with Zhang Caixin. Sister Hong was still waiting for news. Seeing them return, she immediately asked, How did it go, smoothly? Feng Jun nced around. The two men and a woman in the living room got up and left when they saw them. Then he showed a toothy grin, Fairly smoothly I gave Liu Hong a ne ticket. ne ticket? Sister Hong stared at him puzzled, her leg with its upturned pose trembling. Her legs were d in deep brown dress pants that drooped conspicuously; at this moment, she somehow managed to give off a sexy vibe. The next second, she spoke with a smirk that was not quite a smile, Are you trying to pin this on me? Spur of the moment, Feng Jun said, spreading his hands with a smile, feeling it necessary to rify that point, Anyway, youve given out a few ne tickets yourself Its been a while since Sister Hong showed her might; we cant let others think youre on your deathbed.
Youre the one on their deathbed! Sister Hong red at him, but inside she felt a bit ttered. At least the boy was sharp enough to help reinforce her reputation as Sister Hong. But when it came to matters of reputation, she always paid extra attention, Which day is the ticket for, and wheres it going? Whats the flight number? Feng Jun replied crisply, One week from now, to Sheep City, the flight number I dont know. You dont know the flight number? Sister Hong was not particrly convinced, That can be checked. You sure he will go? Feng Jun was silent. Sister Hong waited for a long time, and seeing that he wouldnt answer, her eyes slowly narrowed. Then she put down her leg, reached for a cigarette on the coffee table, and in doing so, revealed a patch of snowy white at her chest, along with the depth of her assets. She lit a cigarette and took a couple of puffs, and then began to smile again, No worries, it doesnt matter if he doesnt go. He wont show up again, I guarantee, Feng Jun also took out a cigarette, He bought the ticket himself via WeChat, and after that well, its as good as having gone without returning. Sister Hong tilted her head to look at him, stunned for about ten seconds, before reaching out with her lighter in hand to light Feng Juns cigarette. Feng Juns hand slipped, and his index and middle fingers tapped lightly on the back of her handwhen a woman lights your cigarette, you cant exactly consider it taking advantage. Sister Hong nced at his fingers, then asked with a strange expression, Is this one of those tricks from your private mining business? In her imagination, Feng Jun might have already dumped the body in the mountains. No, Feng Jun shook his head, confirming very firmly, No one will find him I mean, no one.
He bit down especially hard on thest three words. Sister Hongs expression grew even more peculiar, In this world, are there really such absolutes? I am quite certain there are! Feng Jun nodded, then stood up and walked toward the door, Im a fortune-teller, and I have seen that no one will find him. If you dont believe me, you can ask your sister. After saying the final word, he pulled open the door and walked out. (Extra chapter in celebration of the alliance leader Purple Yan Blue Sky.) Chapter 190: 190: Disappearing Without a Ripple (Second Update) Chapter 190: Disappearing Without a Ripple (Second Update) ` After such a big incident, regardless of anything else, Zhang Weihong had no interest in going hiking the next day. Today was Saturday, a day when most people rested, but at ten in the morning, she had gone through others to obtain the cadre roster of the municipal bureau. Zhang Caixin identified, with certainty, that Deputy Section Chief Yan Shouyi, whose name was on the list, was the man she had encountered at the Dynasty Disco. Director Yans resume was very clear, and in his career, or even throughout his growth, it was impossible for him to have any intersection with Feng Jun, who had onlye to Zhengyang half a year ago. Sister Hong asked her sister repeatedly, very carefully, until Zhang Caixin was almost annoyed, before she finally stopped probing. Sitting there and thinking for a while, a faint smile then appeared on her lips, It seems it was hisst trip to the bathroom Thats when the crucial moment happened. Zhang Caixin couldnt resist asking, Sister, was that Liu Hong killed by him? Did he say that? Sister Hong red at her fiercely, Dont jump to conclusions Murder requires atonement! But Zhang Caixin wanted to argue but felt a bit intimidated.
Its merely a disappearance, Sister Hong finally regainedposure, sometimes what really matters is not the truth, but in this affair, all she knew was that Liu Hong might be missing, and she knew nothing else about it. Besides, for a cancer like Liu Hong who had troubled too many people, his disappearance was too ordinary; even if someone reported it to the police, the police might not be very interestedwho knows if that scoundrel had just run away? To put it more bluntly, for social scum like this, the police would rather they just dropped deadas long as it wasnt in their own district. Once she understood this, her spirits immediately lifted, Alright, lets go get the Jade from Feng Juns ce. The two sisters took two cars and arrived at the vi in Peach Blossom Valley, only to be received by Li Xiaobin, which they didnt expect. Afterst nights event, Zhang Caixin felt she shared a secret with Feng Jun, so she looked at this woman with a somewhat scrutinizing gaze. Sister Hong, on the other hand, didnt show much reaction. She was as expressionless as ever, the very image of a domineering female CEO, Wheres President Feng? Li Xiaobin didnt pay much attention to Zhang Caixin; in her view, that was just an immature kidpretty indeed, but seriously too green. However, facing Sister Hong, she could feel the intense pressure, perhaps due to the aura; hence, she said very politely, President Feng is exercising in the backyard; you can take a look at the Jade first. There were a dozen pieces of Jade, just piled up in a corner of the living room, quite messily arrangedanyone who wasnt blind could see them. But Zhang Weihong, who imed to be particr, brought three men and a woman who were very well-mannered; they didnt approach to look at them directly. Upon hearing Li Xiaobins words, Zhang Weihongs eyebrows knitted slightly, Please tell President Feng that if hes not here, I can talk to you, but since he is here Ill wait until hes done. After hearing this, Li Xiaobin turned and went out the door; in a short while, she returned, apanying Feng Jun. Amidst the cool autumn weather, he was only wearing a pair of sports shorts and a tank top, with a faint vapor still wafting from his head. After entering, Feng Jun first poured himself a ss of water, gulping it down several times before speaking with a smile, Now that youre here, just move them, why wait for me? This lets just estimate the price, Sister Hong hesitated before responding; just yesterday, she thought that whatever the Jade could fetch, she would sell and settle the ountafter all, she wouldnt cheat Feng Jun. But afterst nights incident, she suddenly realized that she was bing less and less able to understand this young man. Therefore, regarding their coboration, she too must treat it seriously, not so casually anymore. No need, Feng Jun waved his hand dismissively, whatever the selling priceter, well just settle up; if it really doesnt work out Xiao Li, you take a couple of videos of each piece of Jade, so we can reconcile the ountster.
Xiao Li Li Xiaobin sighed inwardly. A perfectly good ssmate had morphed into an employee; her title had gone from ss Leader to Xiao Liyou really switch roles effortlessly. Actually, she had braced herself for such a role shift and kept reminding herself to maintain the proper position. But seeing other women able to converse with him as equals, she always felt a surge of indescribable mncholy. Nevertheless, mncholy aside, she still managed her emotions well, President Feng, may I assign numbers to these pieces of Jade? It would be convenient for looking them upter.
Sure, Feng Jun nodded, then broke into a smile, Youve got a good assistant here, with some initiative; moving forward, youll have to help put these affairs in order. He had relied purely on his prodigious memory when he sold Jade in the past. When there was less, it didnt matter, but as the umtion grew, things easily became chaotic and disorganized. As a student of market management, he knew well that such a situation was uneptable, but until recently, he had been too busy to care about these minor matters. Now seeing Li Xiaobin offering suggestions, he naturally praised her. Thinking of numbering the Jade wasnt hard; what he appreciated was this sense of initiative. ` Li Xiaobin reveled in the praise and immediately ran to grab paper and pen, bustling about with glee. Meanwhile, Feng Jun sat before the tea set, starting to fuss over brewing tea for Sister Hong and the others. Sister Hong nced at him with a smile and spoke softly, President Feng really has management capabilities, huh? Just a few words, and youve charmed the young girl to happiness. Of course, I have management capabilities, Feng Jun replied nonchntly. Sister Hong, you know that too. Back in the day, I was your security team leader. You, youre always pricking at me with a few words when theres nothing to do, does that make you happy? Sister Hong red at him, unamused. Not happy at all, Feng Jun said, as he filled the pot with tea leaves, grinning mischievously. Didnt I say yesterday that I still owe you two days? Yeah right, Sister Hong snorted contemptuously. As a mature person in society, she had gradually be immune to his flowery talk, knowing that the more embarrassed she appeared, the more he would gloat. Instead, she decided to tease him back, Your little assistant was working herest night, wasnt she? And youre still not happy?
She actually came this morning, Feng Jun looked at her, Otherwise, would I be exercising so early if I hadnt been so energetic? With a pfft, Sister Hongughed, thenposed herself and nodded seriously, Its good to exercise more when youre young. How can you say such things? Sister Hong scolded him with a re. Cai Xin is still here, what nonsense are you talking about? Its fine, said Zhang Caixin with a giggle, Just pretend Im not here. Alright, lets change the subject, Feng Jun said, smiling as he steered the conversation away. If he couldnt carry on with his witty banter without consequence, it would only hurt himself, Do you know Wu Jianguo? Wu Jianguo from Sheng Tang Construction? Zhang Weihongs eyes fluttered with curiosity. That should be him, Feng Jun nodded, It was his sonsckey who found Liu Hong to target me. That guy? Sister Hongs expression turned serious, You cant take him lightly; everyone says hes easy to talk to, but from what I know anyone who really crosses him ends up in a bad way. It was his sons guy who hit my car, Feng Jun snorted coldly, then stated indifferently, I gave him three days topensate me for the car, and its been three days It seems like he really doesnt respect me. Its more than disrespect, Sister Hong hadnt even spoken when Zhang Caixin already piped up, Theyre contacting Liu Hong to scheme against you, if I had your skills Id fix them! Its a good thing you dont have Feng Juns skills! Sister Hong red at her fiercely before turning to Feng Jun and seriously advised, This Wu Jianguo if youre going to deal with him, you better make sure to finish it in one go, otherwise, you might have endless trouble. Feng Jun let out a disdainful scoff, The worstes to worst, Ill just send him a ne ticket. How hard can that be?
However, in the next moment, he thought of Manager Chang, a woman who had made a good impression on him. Never mind, Ill ask someone first. Sending a ne ticket? Zhang Weihong looked at him strangely, If that happens, I should take care of it myself, dont fight with me over it. You dont know the inside story, Feng Jun shook his head, casually reaching for his mobile phone, I need to contact someone He called Manager Chang, who took a long time to answer the phone, her voice still muffled, clearly indicating that as someone working in the entertainment industry, she usually woke up quitete. But, once Manager Chang heard that Wus underling had contacted Liu Hong to go after President Feng, her sleepiness vanished instantly, Wait for me for a moment, ten minutes I will call you back in ten minutes. After Feng Jun hung up the phone, he realized Sister Hong was looking at him oddly, Haizhous Lao San the Tian Laosan whos developing Crimson Dragon Mountain? You sure know all sorts of people, Feng Jun nodded, Its him. He still owes me a favor, Sister Hong spoke indifferently, Since its him, then go ahead and make your contact first. Manager Chang said shed return the call within ten minutes, but it took her a full forty minutes to finally call back, Hello President Feng, this is Xiao Chang. About the matter you mentioned, do you have any evidence? Feng Jun chuckled, Heh, youre asking me for evidence? Then never mind, theres no need to bother Manager Chang with this. Its not that, Manager Chang hastened to rify upon hearing this, President Wu mentioned that his child is still young and didnt know any better;pensating for the car is not a problem, consider it making a new friend. But about the Liu Hong situation he wants to know more details. If it werent for people saying that Wu Jianguo was not someone to be messed with, it would be evident in this: a Phaeton car conceded without hassle, not beating around the bush. His current difficulty was inpensating for the sons henchman who had enlisted a criminal figure to deal with the opponent How should hepensate for that? Money was no issue, but there had to be a method!
It was precisely because of this that Manager Chang took so long to make this call. Liu Hongs matter? Feng Jun repliedzily, Then he can go and find out, I dont have any evidence. Chapter 191: 191: The Warm Waters of Spring River (Three More, Vote for Monthly Tickets) Chapter 191: The Warm Waters of Spring River (Three More, Vote for Monthly Tickets) On a Saturday afternoon, Wu Jianguo was staring furiously at the image of his son on his mobile phone screen. He wasnt in Funiu, but at a conference in Tiannan dealing with ess to the entire construction market in Tiannan. His presence was essential. Therefore, he wasmunicating with his son via video call, Youre telling me that this Xiao Luo cant be contacted How on earth did I end up having such an idiot for a son? Cant you even go find his family? Dont you curse my son! A plump middle-aged woman appeared next to Wu Limins avatar, speaking angrily, He has already sent people to look for him If youre so capable, find the person yourself. You only know how to take out your frustration on your family after getting upset outside. You know nothing! Wu Jianguo cursed furiously, Im looking for Liu Hong right now. He disappearedst night, vanished on his own turf All his people are searching for him, do you know what this means? The middle-aged woman seemed a bit taken aback but still firmly defended her son, What does it mean No evidence, thats all. Oh my god, I swear you and your mother will be the death of me! Wu Jianguo eximed in frustration, pping his thigh, No evidence? Thats what you tell outsiders. This means Liu Hong got so scared he ran away He didnt even dare to inform his own people and just ran off! So he ran If he ran, so be it, the middle-aged woman realized the gravity of the situation, but still stubbornly retorted, Hes just some lowlife thug. Whats so great about him? Hes not even worthy of carrying your shoes. Wu Jianguo couldnt help but feel she wasnt wrong; in Zhengyang, Liu Hong had quite the reputation, able to casually ask Sheng Tang for three to five hundred thousand, and President Wu would obligebut that was until President Wu was pushed to the edge. If Wu Jianguo really lost his temper, dealing with Liu Hong wouldnt be much of an issue after all. The real question was whether it was worth it or not.
But with this situation, it couldnt be viewed that wayIf someone could scare Liu Hong into fleeing, was such a person simple to deal with? The crux of the problem was that his son was involved, and how much money would he need to pay to make the other party drop the issue? Wu Jianguo was not stingy;pensating for the Phaeton was just a matter of saying the word, and the other partys car could be taken, repaired, and still used. But coborating with underworld figures to harm someone and getting caught doing it was definitely not just a matter of money. For this incident, if hepensated too little, the other party might not be satisfied, but if he paid a lot, it would hurt him too. President Wu pondered for a moment, then finally made a decision, Heres what well dobuy a Phaeton topensate the other party first, the exact same model, and tell them were in the process of finding Xiao Luo That within three days, well give them a satisfactory exnation. Alright then, the middle-aged woman replied reluctantly, Ill get in touch with that guy right away. No need for you, Wu Jianguo knew all too well what his wife was likenot only was she a bit stingy, but she also doted excessively on their son. So, hemanded decisively, Xiao Min, you go with Uncle Zhang Dont get in touch with the other party, contact your Auntie Chang directly. Auntie Chang? Wu Limin was taken aback upon hearing this. She was just a manager of an entertainment venue, essentially simr to a mamasan, and not that old either. And you want me to call her Auntie Chang? Be a bit more polite, it wont kill you, Wu Jianguo red at his son irritably, Saying a few nice words can only be beneficial for you, understood? Got it, Wu Limin nodded. Hed always been an obedient kid, not to mention his father had spelled things out quite clearly. So he asked, Should I bring Auntie Chang a small gift as well? Not as dumb as you look, at least smarter than your mother, Wu Jianguo nodded contentedly and turned off the video with a swipe of his hand. Two hourster, faced with Wu Limin whod shown up at her doorstep, Manager Chang was somewhat baffled, Young Master Wu, if you needed anything, a phone call would have sufficed. Why bother toe in person? Should I invite Boss Qu over? Boss Qu was an attendant from Brother Hongs start-up days and had followed Boss Tian for many years; he was the real manager of the Disco Bar. No need, Wu Limin replied with a smile and then gestured, having someone bring over severalrge and small boxes, A friend recently returned from Merrick and brought back a few sets of Este Lauder; to show my gratitude to Auntie Chang, I brought a set over. Manager Chang was shocked. To her, brand-name cosmetics werent scarce, but she could never have too many. Even if the skin type and fragrance didnt suit her, she could always give them awaythese were gifts worth giving. After all, she managed many performers. But she was still frightened by the other partys form of address, Young Master Wu, Im not that much older than you. Im just an employee; you cant just call me whatever you like. If word gets out, people willugh at you.
Although young, Wu Limin was notcking in intelligence; naturally, he wouldnt say, It was my fathers request. He just smiled sincerely and said, Auntie Chang, youve been a great help with this matter. I was ignorant before and am grateful that Auntie Chang didnt take it to heart. I know whos been good to me. However, the more humble he appeared, the less Manager Chang dared to ept his words. With a wry smile, she replied, Young Master Wu, I really cant ept this. If youre willing to honor me, just call me Sister Chang and Ill be satisfied. Otherwise please take your gift back. Wu Limin, although an obedient child, came from a family of conditions that wouldnt permit him topletelyck pride. Seeing her insist on declining, he took the opportunity to gracefully back down,ughing as he spoke, Of course, if Sister Changmands it, I must listen.
Manager Chang also knew that the other party hade all the way here and presented a gift, so there must be a reason. Thus, she directly asked, Young Master Wu, what do you need me to do? Wu Limin was intelligent enough, certainly not to say anything about Liu Hongs disappearance. He indicated that the Phaeton car had been ordered and was currently on the way, and asked Sister Chang to speak a few good words to President Feng, assuring her they were doing their best to make amends. Then, conveniently, he brought up the matter of Xiao Luo, requesting Sister Chang tomunicate with the other party that there would be an exnation within three days. Upon hearing Young Master Wus request, Manager Chang felt it was reasonable and did not refuse. Instead, she said she needed to ask for instructions, as she did not dare to agree to it right away. Wu Limin pleaded further and then stated that he himself woulde to support the venue in the evening. After sending him off, Manager Chang did not dare to dy and immediately dialed Third Brothers phoneYoung Master Wu now called her Auntie Chang, a sign that the matter had clearly be more severe, and she could not afford to be unalert. Then, Third Brother gave her a suggestion, asking her to find out what had happened with Liu Hong. People from entertainment venues like hers had extensive contacts with the underworld figures. Manager Chang had not inquired beforeit was none of her businessbut once she did, she obtained information even more detailed than that of Wu Jianguo. She had even learned that Liu Hong had not only arranged for someone to injure Feng Juns friend but had also set up an ambush in Tianchao Di Bar,x on the outside but tight on the inside, determined to catch Feng Jun off guard. And then Brother Hong, who had been so insistent on making the other party pay, just mysteriously disappeared. While some might specte he had fled, there was word that the ce where Brother Hong went missing had some bloodstains. Others imed that even if Brother Hong had run away, he wouldnt have done so alone without his brothers, as that would be far too unsafe, and besides, his woman was in possession of several million in cash. Therefore, they spected that Liu Hong was more likely to have met with misfortune. The difference between scaring Liu Hong away and eliminating him was astronomical, especially since the gunmen who had nned to ambush Feng Jun the day before had already fled.
Having sorted through this information, Manager Chang felt that the title Auntie Chang was not so easy to live up to. Nevertheless, she steeled herself and made a call to Feng Jun, informing him that the Wu Family had ordered the car and at the same time withdrew the demand for evidence, saying that it was all the mischief of that surnamed Luo and that within three days, the Wu Family would give President Feng an exnation. In essence, Feng Jun was a reasonable person, and he felt that Young Master Wu was much less hateful than that short statured man. Therefore, he generously agreed, for the sake of Manager Changs face, to give them another chance. However, next time, Wu Limin himself would have to step forward. It wasnt appropriate for the Wu Familys subordinates actions to always be mediated by Manager Changwithout meeting him, the victim, it clearly showed ack of sincerity. Manager Chang thought about it and concluded that she had indeed taken a significant riskone that warranted the cosmetics she had epted. That very evening, Wu Limin indeed came to the performer bar to support the venue; he sent a wreath to every performer who took the stagenot a lot of money, but a gesture of goodwill, and not overly showy. It wasnt until then that Manager Chang revealed the relevant informationdisclosed too early, they wouldnt appreciate its value. When Wu Limin heard that Liu Hong might have disappeared, his face instantly changed; missing was not the same as running away. Being indecisive, he immediately called his father to ry thetest news. Upon receiving the message, Wu Jianguo instantly dered, Ill fly back first thing tomorrow morning, and you shouldnt worry too much. Since they agreed to three days, you should be safe during this time. The next day, after President Wu returned, he first sought out the relevant friends and investigated the detailed events of the night Liu Hong disappeared. At this point, Liu Hongs disappearance had not yet drawn the polices attentionalthough a few police officers knew Liu Hong was gone, isnt such a disappearancemon for gangsters? President Wus investigation was conducted privately, certainly breaking many rules; he even appealed to the famous relevant departments, leveraging both personal connections and money.
With President Wus status and influence, the effort he put forth was inevitably much stronger than that of Manager Chang. After half a days investigation, Wu Jianguo was shocked to discover that Liu Hong had indeed vanished, from a certain moment onwards, his mobile phone not onlycked call records, but had also disconnected from themunicationwork. However, before going offline, this mobile number had generated some data traffic. (Three updates for the Small New Year, summoning monthly votes.) Chapter 192: 192: Terrifying Upon Reflection Chapter 192: Terrifying Upon Reflection Wu Jianguo, since hed reached out to the relevant authorities, naturally had the means at his disposal. Through their investigation, they discovered that before this persons mobile phone went offline, he had booked a ne ticket to Yangcheng. President Wu also confirmed with the rted airlinepany that indeed a passenger named Liu Hong had purchased a ticket. Thus, Wu Jianguo fell into deep thought, Did this guy die, or did he run away? Based on various signs, he tended to believe that this guy had already been taken out. Setting aside Manager Changs previous analysis for the moment, if this fellow really intended to flee, there were many ways to do so: hail a cab, drive a car, or even ride a motorcycle. Any of these methods would have been much more low-key than taking a flight. Moreover, even if flying was the choice, it shouldnt have been a flight one weekter, right? However, if this spection was correct, then what was Liu Hong doing buying a ne ticket before dying? Or, to put it another way, why would the murderer do this wasnt it superfluous? Were they trying to create the illusion that Liu Hong was still alive? Or did they want to dy being discovered by the police to facilitate the murderers escape?
Wu Jianguo was extremely frustrated, but it was inconvenient to casually ask others for advicewhile he did know quite a few police friends, there were only one or two who he could consult about such matters. After much thought, he still made a call to Tian Laosan, thanking him for his assistance and casually inquiring about the matter. Boss Tian was silent for quite a while before he hesitantly spoke, This matter, why does it sound somewhat familiar to me? Oh, right Have you heard of the name Zhang Weihong? The name Zhang Weihong I know several, Wu Jianguo was a bit puzzled, What does this person do? You should look into this person, Boss Tian wasnt inclined to say much, If its not rted to this person, I cant help you at most, I could get Xiao Qu and Xiao Chang to run a few errands for you. After hanging up the phone, Wu Jianguo summoned his confidant, Lao Zhang, list Feng Juns connections and see if he knows someone named Zhang Weihong. He knows her, Lao Zhang answered immediately, This Zhang Weihong is the general manager of Hongjie Clubhouse. Feng Jun worked there a few months ago, and although he quit, hes still in contact with Zhang Weihong, who is currently helping him sell jade. Damn it! Wu Jianguo mmed the table and grabbed his mobile phone, Im calling Tian Laosan. But the next moment, his hand froze in mid-air, and after pondering, he said, This Zhang Weihong shes not simple, is she? Well shes quite a mysterious woman, Lao Zhang was President Wus trusted man, but he was not someone involved in the underworld, so his channels for information were rather ordinary. However, he was aware of the general situation, They say shes not someone to mess with. After some thought, Wu Jianguo decided it was still too early to contact Tian Laosan again. Now that he had a clear target, it would be too embarrassing not to find out any information. Then, he quickly gathered the relevant information and couldnt help but gasp, Sister Hongs ne ticket? Damn is this for real? His reaction wasnt out of disbelief. President Wu had been through all sorts of situations in his years of experience in society. He had heard of all kinds of things, not just ne tickets. He knew of people who liked to y with explosions and frequently sent others on earthly flights. He felt like crying but had no tears, How the hell did I get involved with such a character? After agonizing for a long while, he still had to make a call to Tian Laosan, Boss Tian, Zhang Weihong from Hongjie Right? Hmm, Boss Tian hummed softly, What about her? Does it rte to her? His tone was neither warm nor cold. Both men were of a certain status and knew some unsavory things about each other. There wasnt much they couldnt talk about, but unless necessary, many topics were only lightly touched upon. Ah, Wu Jianguo sighed heavily, She has quite a close business rtionship with that Feng guy. Tch, the guys level of gifting ne tickets has gone up, Boss Tian muttered softly and then sighed, You talk to President Feng first, try to get his understanding. If it really doesnt work out, Ill go find Zhang Weihong I owe her a favor.
Thanks a lot, Boss Tian. Dont forget to invite your brother when Hot Spring Vi opens, Wu Jianguo said with augh as he ended the call. The next moment, his expression turned ashen, and after being silent for a long time, he lifted his hand and mmed his fist onto the table with fury, Damn it! Despite the swearing, life had to go on. Half an hourter, his mood improved slightly, so he made a video call to his son, Kid, you sure have roped your old man into a fine mess. I Wu Limin felt very wronged but didnt dare talk back, only managing to stiffly indicate that he was also making efforts, Ive almost cornered Xiao Luo.
Wait until the Phaetons order has a response, then go find Feng Jun, Wu Jianguo instructed, pondering, I cant show up for now. Be polite with him, and if hes interested in Xiao Chang, you might facilitate that never mind, dont make Zhang Weihong upset. He often engaged in doing favors aligned with what others love, and he wasnt afraid to teach his son to do the sameboth of you ended up like this because of jealousy over Feng Jun, who must be another lover at heart. However, Zhang Weihong isnt just skilled in giving away ne tickets; shes said to be quite beautiful, so lets not stir up any trouble with matchmaking. If it backfired and he ended up with a free ne ticket, that would be too much of a loss. Oh, I understand, Wu Limin nodded obediently, but inwardly he wondered: Who is Zhang Weihong? A dayter, which was the day before the three-day deadline, Wu Jianguo finally got in touch with President Feng. This time, he didnt carry his usual dismissive demeanor, but expressed politely that he wanted to pay a visit. Feng Jun was not in Peach Blossom Valley at the moment; he was strolling around a vi he had rented in the suburbs with Li Xiaobin. Up to now, he had rented three properties. The one near the factory district mainly contained some cheap daily necessities and a few outdoor survival items. He barely visited, only using it as a backup ce to stay. His rent was still being paid, though. He would asionally swing by to prevent thendlord from subletting the ce. He also continued to pay rent for the mountain vi, which was a bit more expensive, but the generator there was quite good. It served as his second foothold. Since the actual homeowner wouldnt be back until the second half of the next year, a distant cousin, having received a high rent, didnt care whether he was there or not, conscientiously keeping the rooms intact and not disturbing his belongings. There were many outdoor survival items stored at this location. Feng Jun brought Li Xiaobin here to familiarize her with the ce. The distant cousin, aware of his visit, made a special trip to see him and even offered to host him for lunch. Who wouldnt want to curry favor with money?
Just at that moment, Wu Limin arrived with a few followers, among whom was Manager Chang. Both were somewhat surprised to see Li Xiaobin. Manager Chang was okay, as she had never mistreated any performers in her venues, but Wu Jianguos awkwardness was evident. However, fortunately, he unexpectedly discovered that the one managing the wilderness here was a fellow townsman. Despite not interacting much in the past, they had met a few times. Upon finding out that Feng Jun was renting a ce here, Wu Jianguo promptly dered that President Feng could stay as long as he wanted, and all the expenses would be covered by Sheng Tang Constructioneven without you, we fellow townsmen would continue to interact. Upon hearing this, Feng Juns face immediately darkened: Damn it, my intention to renew the rental here was to secure a fallback refuge. Not only do the Wu Family father and son know about it now, but they even recognize the owner. How am I supposed to ensure my privacy? Therefore, he lost all interest in dining, casually mentioning that the signal here was poor and he needed to watch the stock market once it opened in the afternoon. Wu Limin and Manager Chang both noticed that President Fengs mood had suddenly changed and couldnt help but wonder, Whats gotten into him all of a sudden? Regardless, Wu Jianguo was determined to ingratiate himself with President Feng, so he suggested they all go to the city together for a casual meal and check out the car dealership to hasten the order. But how could Feng Jun possibly take advantage of him? Until the matter with Xiao Luo was resolved, he wouldnt ept any favors from himIm waiting for you to exin yourself. So, without hesitation, he took Li Xiaobin straight to KFCIll just have a burgerbo. His attitude left Wu Limin somewhat vexed, yet he had no choice but to bite the bullet and join the others for some Western fast food. After finishing the meal in just forty minutes, Wu Jianguo shamelessly approached again, inviting President Feng to the car dealership. Feng Juns anger wasnt directed at this younger fellow, so he followed Wu Jianguos car to the dealership, only to be surprised Why this one?
His previous Phaeton had been purchased right here; his gaze even settled on that person fromst time. The beautiful Sales Guide, who had been showing cars to two middle-aged men, excused herself after seeing him enter, then turned around and approached with a genuine smile. President Feng, hello, do you have time to stop by today? Wu Limin, Manager Chang, and Li Xiaobin all cast peculiar looks at someone. Sometimes Feng Jun could be quite thick-skinned; he responded with a smile, Long time no see. He didnt remember her name, but they definitely had an intimate interaction, that was certain. The Sales Guide smiled softly at his response, asking enthusiastically, Hows the Phaeton is it driving well? Feng Jun nced at Wu Limin and said with a smile, Yes, isnt this why I ordered another one? I got the insurance through you. Despite it being the era of fast food, he didnt mind lending a hand if possibleafter all, he had to buy insurance, so why not buy it from her? Chapter 193: 193: Shocking News Chapter 193: Shocking News Wu Limin, though still shy of twenty, had been driving for quite a while and was truly a young, experienced driver. At a nce, he could tell that something had transpired between Feng Jun and the beautiful sales guide. However, as much as he thought this, his face remained amiable as he spoke, Oh, insurance, all those are just trifles. Hearing this, the beautiful sales guide looked at him, then turned to Feng Jun with a radiant smile, Thank you, President Feng. Wu Limins lips twitched slightly, and he felt somewhat annoyed inside: Isnt it my money thats being spent here? After this encounter, Feng Juns impression of Wu Limin had improved somewhat. He didnt like owing people favors C since youve gone to the trouble of sucking up to me, I can be a little nicer in return. Others might not understand his mindset. As someone who has yed friendly matches with him and is not short of cash now, why doesnt he just pay the money himself instead of letting others pick up the tab and owing them favors? But Feng Jun didnt see it that way. He always believed that business and personal favors should be kept separate with a clear boundary. If he gave money to others without a reason, it could easily lead to misunderstandings. If that sparked any troubles, it wouldnt be fun C especially since the person had expressed a desire to be friends with him. So when Wu Limin invited him to have drinks together at the Performer Bar that evening, Feng Jun nodded with some reluctance, Hmm I hope you bring me some good news tonight.
In the time that followed, he loaded two more trucks with silver dors, and then sorted out the instation guide for the surveince and infrared rm system. Feng Jun had enlisted Lang Zhen and the Deng Family Brothers to manage the instation by contacting them on his mobile phone, but these three were quite touching in their ability toprehend Earth Realms high-tech products. Despite his best efforts to exin, the results were not very satisfactory. Therefore, he found someone to trante the instruction manual into Small Seal Script, then checked it again to make sure there were no errors before printing it out. The parts that should not be known by others had to be hidden first. As for Lang Zhens illiteracy? That wasnt a problem, the Deng Family Brothers could read, and this was the perfect opportunity for Lone Wolf to pick up some culture C how could one pursue cultivation without being literate? After busying himself with these tasks, it was nearly time for dinner. By then, Li Xiaobin had removed all the packaging and wasboriously sanding off various characters from the equipment. Feng Jun called out to her, suggesting that it was alreadyte and they should leave the rest for tomorrow. Lets go have some dinner, he said. However, the beautiful assistant expressed that she wasnt feeling well today, and since she could get off work, she preferred to head back to her rented ce. What was especially rare was that knowing Feng Jun was going out tonight, she declined his offer to drive her home C previously, she always sought ways to hitch a ride with her boss. Feng Jun thought about it and then understood: The manager seems to have a grudge against the Performer Bar, so her mood is a bit off. But there wasnt much he could do about that kind of thing, and he found it somewhat amusing and frustrating C after all, it was her decision to go to the Performer Bar, not something he had forced her into. So he decided not to rush to dinner. Instead, he made another trip to the hospital to visit Li Qiang, and then informed him that Liu Hong had apparently disappeared C whether it was rted to the task he had given Li Qiang or not, the man was gone. Surprisingly, Li Qiang wasnt shocked by the news. Instead, he gave Feng Jun a peculiar look, Do you think Liu Hong will surface again? In Feng Juns mind, the image of the woman from that time resurfaced, but in the end, he firmly stated, If you get any news about him, tell me right away I assure you he wont have the chance to appear again. After Feng Jun left, the door to the adjacent hospital room opened, and a robust woman stepped out, followed by another sturdy woman C if not Sister Hua, then who else could it be? She gave Li Qiang a slight smile, and that smile was somewhat terrifying, It seems like Xiao Ma is behind this He is quite capable, isnt he. Li Qiang replied with a forced smile, Sister Hua, it may not necessarily be him His words are as good as unsaid. Its precisely because they are as good as unsaid, that Im certain it was him, Sister Huaughed heartily, Everyones saying that Liu Hong might have taken off with a ne ticket from Zhang Weihong Xiao Ma is so close to Zhang Weihong, yet why didnt he say a word in his defense? Hearing this, Li Qiang sighed, Sister Hua, you shouldnt make such ims lightly. Do you still hold a grudge against Feng Jun? Sister Hua snorted, Hold a grudge against him? I have no interest in Zhang Weihongs ne tickets either Im only worried about you getting into trouble, you rascal.
After leaving the hospital, Feng Jun saw he still had some time before the nightlife began. With nothing else to do, he thought it was a good opportunity to buy a bottle of wine and visit the old man at the street factory for a drink, to strengthen their rapport. The old man loved drinking and taking advantage of small frugalities. They chatted until 8:30 PM before Feng Jun stood up to leave. Wu Limin was waiting at the Performer Bar. Upon hearing that President Feng had arrived, he went out to greet him personally. This time, their booth offered an excellent view yet was extremely private. The inside was lit, but only a little light leaked out, and the space was more spacious than the average booth.
Wu Limin had brought his entourage, but they all sat on the outside. Inside the booth, apart from the performer and waitstaff, it was just Wu Limin and Feng Jun, whose presence clearly indicated they were important figures. After taking their seats, Wu Shao was quite attentive, immediately calling for the most expensive drinks. Feng Jun indicated that he only drank beer, but Wu Limin said, Lets pour some foreign wine first, its no big deal if we dont drink it I have the intention, and you shouldnt stop me. What if we feel like having some, wouldnt that be convenient? This kind ofvish behavior was not to Feng Juns liking, and under his insistence, Wu Shao could only reluctantly order a few dozen beers. Then, performers came over to sit, and Feng Jun tossed a stack of money on the table, instructing the waiter, For everyone taking the stage, give them a gand each, but dont have them sit next to me, Im feeling a bit irritable right now. The stack of cash was about seven or eight thousand yuan, enough for everyone including the security guards at the door to get a share at one hundred per person. Wu Limin wouldnt take this small amount of money seriously, but hearing this, he just gave a squeezed smile, President Feng has some anger? That can be handled. Someone wanted to introduce me to a girl a few days ago, a bona fide freshman from Communication University. Forget it, Feng Jun shook his head, picked up a beer to drink, Drinking some beer is good enough. Since youre here, you should enjoy yourself to the fullest, Wu Liminughed, A young man who isnt frivolous is wasting his youth. Feng Jun nced at him sideways, speaking indifferently, Im not here to wait for girls; Im waiting for news. This response was quite a snub, and Wu Shao managed a forced smile, stealthily swiped his phone, and with a dryugh, raised his beer, Here, President Feng, let me toast to you first Rest assured, until the newses, Ill keep drinking with you. President Feng had given a total of three days, and now two had already passed. Wu Shao was determined in his heart what could it hurt to drink from now until tomorrow night? No need, Feng Jun waved his hand, I have things to do tomorrow, I cant afford to waste time like this. Just make sure youre on top of it.
After they talked for a while, Manager Chang entered the private booth and sat down beside Feng Jun without any reservation, lifted a beer, and with a smile said, President Feng is really generous; I thank you on behalf of those girls. This time, she sat unusually close to Feng Jun, and, rarely not wearing her professional attire, she was dressed in a light purple cheongsam, which was still appropriate for the lobby manager. Thankfully, Manager Changs cheongsam didnt have a high slit, but even so, it revealed a good portion of her thigh. She had also spritzed herself with a tea-scented perfume that could charm a soul effortlessly and silently. Feng Jun was not on his guard against Manager Chang, drank a couple of beers with her, and felt that todays lobby was quite seductive. After drinking for a while, he asked casually, Youre usually busy everywhere, arent you free today? President Fengs arrival makes you the most important guest, Manager Chang said with a smile, spouting ttering words effortlessly, And considering that thing with Wu Shao, youre giving me such face, of course Im grateful. In fact, she had been instructed by Wu Limin to take good care of Feng Jun; once they got past this hurdle, Wu Shao would certainly be appreciative. As the lobby manager, Manager Chang had already made her way up in the world. She didnt intend to trade her charm for gain, but earnest hospitality was a must. Other performers in the venue also asionally came over to propose a toast, but seeing the lobby manager nearby, they didnt stay too long. The three of them drank for over an hour. During that time, Manager Chang got up twice to greet other customers appropriately, to avoid seeming too deliberate. On her third departure, Wu Limin received a phone call. After he hung up, his emotions underwent a noticeable upheaval. Feng Jun, slightly tipsy, but with keen senses, upon noticing this, spoke up, Is there news?
Wu Limin wanted to say no, but he was not a brave man andcked decisiveness. His mouth opened and closed, moving twice without uttering a word, yet he couldnt help but start trembling. Seeing this, Feng Jun slowly put down his beer, drew a cigarette, and lit it up. Without saying anything, he just calmly watched the other person, his gaze devoid of any emotion. He had no intention of pressuring the other man, but he was absolutely not going to utter words of constion either. After quivering for quite some time, Wu Limin finally swallowed and spoke with difficulty, Xiao Luo Xiao Luo is dead! Feng Jun continued to look at him expressionlessly, and after a moment of silence, he finally spoke, He wouldnt kill himself. He had limited contact with the short man, but the fellow had left a very deep impression on him. That man was shamelessly aggressive, greedy, and utterly unprincipledhow could such a personmit suicide? Wu Shaos lips twitched again, But he did kill himself. (Updated, calling for monthly tickets.) Chapter 194: 194: The Bizarre Suicide Chapter 194: The Bizarre Suicide To say that Xiao Luo would kill himself, Wu Limin himself didnt believe it. But the crux of the matter was that Xiao Luo really didmit suicide, or to put it bluntly, he brought about his own demise. Today, his men had found Xiao Luos whereaboutshe had run off to Donglinhis aunt had married someone there. After a tense search, everyone was finally certain that Xiao Luo was hiding in a small district on the outskirts of the city. Having identified the specific room, President Wus men came up with a nasty n: they cut the fiber optic cable entering that room, waiting for Xiao Luo toe out to check what had happened so they could overpower him. However, Xiao Luo was very patientperhaps he didnt watch TV or use WIFI. In any case, the lights were on in the room, and everyone waited for half an hour but the other party didnte out. The people discussed and then went upstairs to knock on the door, Tel service Is your fiber optic cable broken? Xiao Luo opened the door, but it had a chain across it. When he realized that outside his peepholes field of view, a bunch of young men were packed in tight, he turned around without a word and ran. Seeing this, the people outside tried to push the door open to rush in. Regrettably, the iron chain on the door held everyone back for two or three secondsby the time they broke in, they found the balcony window wide openXiao Luo, that bastard, had reacted too quickly and jumped out the window to escape.
The window he jumped from was on the second floor. The people Wu Limin had hired were not novices. They had considered that the other party might escape by jumping out the window, so they left two men watching at the corner. But as soon as Xiao Luo jumped down, he didnt get up again. The ground outside the building was hardened, but from just the second floor how badly could someone be injured? The people went over to take a look and were instantly dumbfounded; some heartless person had scattered soybeans all over the ground. You can imagine that if it werent for the weak or sick, a normal young man jumping from the second floor could, at worst, break a leg, and at the most extreme apound fracture. Thats about as bad as it could get. At worst, add a minor concussion. But the ground below was covered in soybeans, which was a terrible situation, making it impossible to stand firm. Even on t ground, if you encountered this situation, falling backward with the back of your head hitting the ground might cause a concussion. Xiao Luo didnt manage to keep his bnce either; he hit his head straight on the concrete and struggled for a bit before he stopped breathing. The people Wu Limin had brought in were now really in trouble, and he would have to spend some money to settle this matter. However, that wasnt the main problem; he was now worried about how to exin to Feng Junthat the person wasnt thrown down by us. Telling the truth would definitely be fine, but the other party had to believe it. If it were simply an idental death, the matter could be left at that. But the key issue was that Feng Jun wanted to figure out who was targeting him. Falling from the second floor could kill a strapping youngd? Or to put it another way, why was there ayer of soybeans on what should have been clear ground? Was it really an ident, or was it murder to silence someone? In this day and age of the rule ofw, everything is about evidence, but some who have the ability to flip the table like to y with their own internal judgement, especially those involved in the underworldwho are particrly numerous. President Feng was one who possessed such ability, and he had ample reason to do so. As expected, when Feng Jun heard this, a touch of sarcasm appeared on his face, Ive noticed that youre particrly fond of talking about evidence. Manager Chang had called him yesterday, asking for evidence that it was the Wu Family who had approached Liu Hong. Now, it was the same again, trying to pass off Xiao Luos death as idental if you want to prove it was the Wu Familys doing, wheres your evidence?
President Wu panicked; although he acted all high and mighty in front of his followers, he reallycked the ability to make decisive calls on the spot and could only keep exining, President Feng, it really was just an ident Just give me a few more days, and Ill show you the evidence. I dont need you to prove anything; I can prove my innocence, isnt that enough? Feng Jun stroked his chin and said thoughtfully, Do I look like Im particrly easy to bully and that everyone wants to take a shot at me? Wu Limin looked like he was about to cry, President Feng, what are you talking about? I truly am sincere about solving this problem.
Your sincerity lies in having someone killed? Feng Jun asked indifferently, then sighed, President Wu, dont me me for being overbearing but Im definitely going to take this matter seriously. One cannot control ones fate in the underworld. The jade business he was handling involved vast amounts of cash, and who knows how many people were watching him, even drawing attention from certain individuals in the capital. Its true, his ultimate goal was cultivation. Having achieved his initial startup umtion, he was no longer focused on the jade business. But he absolutely would not give up on this business. There were many reasons not to give up, but the most fundamental one was something he didnt even dare to contemte too much: Will my extraordinary adventures continue, or will they disappear without warning at some moment? Feng Jun always paid close attention to budgeting, spending more when he had money and less when he didnt. Even at his most strained moments, he still had over ten thousand in his card ount. Therefore, he naturally had to consider that if his cultivation failed and his fortuitous encounter flew away, he would still need to continue living on Earth. From this perspective, he actually envied the protagonists in web novels with systems. Setting aside those system missions, at least those protagonists could be sure whether their fortuitous encounters would suddenly vanish. But he had no onenot a single systemto ask. If Feng Jun wanted to make more money and leave himself a backup n in real life, he must face up to others covetous stares. Should trouble arise, he would have to strike back fiercely and directly, crushing the unwarranted hopes of certain individuals. People develop bad habits through indulgence. Not to go too far back, just take the recent days as an examplehow many tests and probes had he encountered? In Xiyin Citys slum area, on Mount Zhige, when facing Ye Shao from the capital if he had given in even slightly, the consequences would have been unimaginable. A man is not guilty for carrying treasure, but he invites tragedy by doing so! He had given Liu Hong a ne ticket, but he still intended to uncover the mastermind behind the scenes. Wu Limin continued to beg desperately, President Feng, I really dont have the courage to do these things. Can you give me a few more days, please? I dont want to make things difficult for you, I truly dont, Feng Jun spoke expressionlessly, but such an attitude oddly made him seem more credible, but I dont want anyone to think Im easy to fool I cant afford to lose that face.
Then he nced at the other party lightly, Ill make a phone call, which will also give you an opportunity to carefully consider You still have time to take back what you said just now. Regardless of whether Wu Shao was involved in the mischief, he was giving the other party a chance to repent, which was also a sign of his sense of propriety in dealing with matters. He then rose and went outside to make a call. Before Wu Shao could say anything, his mobile phone rangit was his father Wu Jianguo calling. President Wu had also heard about the incidenthow could such a big issue not rm him? He called his son because he wanted to know Feng Juns reaction. After hearing his sons ount, he pondered for a long time before speaking, This guy runs an illegal mine, just like your dad, and fears being targeted. But while I opt for peaceful wealth, he opts for a striking presence This is due to the different natures of our businesses, understand? Wu Limin had a confused look on his face, and hesitantly replied, I dont quite understand. Ah, Wu Jianguo sighed in frustration, but this time, he didnt scold his son. Instead, he patiently rified, Put it this way, its normal for him not to let this matter go Once you open this can of worms, its hard to contain. Hes not like your dad, who can mingle and curry favor with people. The kind of business hes in depends on the strength of his fists. Wu Limin was not too obtuse, So, I just continue to treat him with utmost respect? Thats right, Wu Jianguo affirmed with approval for his son, Dont be too stressed. As long as you maintain the proper attitude he has to consider that the Wu Family is not to be trifled with. Absolutely, dont worry, Wu Limin finally managed a sigh of relief, feeling less on edge with his fathers backing.
After hanging up the phone, Wu Jianguo also let out a sigh of relief. Truth be told, he was not asposed as he appeared; after all, someone had died. He had to deal with the authorities, especially since the person fixating on the issue was running an illegal mining operation. In such times, he had to alleviate his sons stress. Despite often scolding his son harshly, he had his sons best interests at heartultimately, it was his own flesh and blood, and he could be very patient when it was time to clear up his sons confusion. Wu Jianguos final words were not about confronting the other party head-on. Facing two formidable foes, the cost of a confrontation was too high. Zhang Wei Hong, skilled at sending ne tickets, had already exerted considerable pressure on him. Still, through Tian Laosan, there was some possibility of negotiation. However, upon close inspection, he realized that Feng Jun himself was no saint, with a ruthless heart and extraordinarybat prowess. Wu Jianguo knew his son well, aware of his timidity. Even with his own words, he figured Xiao Min would simply breathe a sigh of relief, with no courage to provoke the other side. As expected, after hanging up the phone, Wu Limin still felt somewhat uneasy, contemting how to exhibit a proper attitude. Just then, Manager Chang walked in, Eh, wheres President Feng? Hes gone to make a phone call, Wu Limin told her. His eyes shifted slightly, and he spoke earnestly, Sister Chang, there was a bit of an issue on my end. You must take good care of President Feng for me, apany him for a few more drinks Ill be grateful. Have a few more drinks? Manager Chang looked at him, pondering over his words. As for the bit of an issue he mentioned, she took note, but since he did not borate, she chose not to inquiresome things are better left unknown. What she cared about was how much she should drink, so she expressed her difficulty, My alcohol tolerance isnt that great either. You can do it, I know, Wu Shao spoke with a smile, At most youll just get drunk, unconscious of the world, right? Ill appreciate that. Manager Chang understood his words, and somehow, her heart didnt seem very resistant. After all, President Feng had the looks, the physique, and the wealthhe was both young and rich, attractive qualities for women. Whats most rare is that this guy was from the underworld, with overwhelming force and an imposing presencean irresistible sense of security for women who frequented entertainment venues.
Chapter 195: 195: Not to Harm You Chapter 195: Not to Harm You Upon receiving Wu Limins veiled hint, Manager Chang pondered briefly before making up her mind: just let nature take its course. She had already extricated herself from that life, but since she was still dependent on the world of entertainment for her livelihood, inevitably, there were things beyond her control. For instance, now, faced with Wu Limins insinuation, even if she was unwilling, it was not appropriate for her to outright refuse. Of course, there were ways to phrase things to convey the sentiment I dont fundamentally object. She pretended not to understand the hint and said with a smile, Then Ill try my best to keep up with President Fengs drinking. Whatever happens will happen. On hearing this, Wu Limin sneered inwardly: This sly vixen She has never been this agreeable when drinking with me. He felt a pang of jealousy, yet forced a smile and said, Then, Ill have to trouble Sister Chang. Ill remember this favor. Manager Chang continued to y dumb, responding with a smile, Wu Shao, you speak as if were strangers. Since youve called me sister, I must live up to your elevation. Dont you think? While they were speaking, Feng Jun returned. His face was expressionless, and he sat down beside Manager Chang. Shall we drink? Manager Chang hadnt nned on dealing with him in any specific wayjust go with the flow.
Therefore, she didnt flirtatiously sell herself but simply kept raising her ss, which, of course, added a touch of intimacy to her every move. Feng Jun was preupied and didnt notice this slight change. However, to Wu Limin, who was watching this unfold, it was a cause for urgency: This level of intimacy wasnt enough. Could it be that Manager Chang, like Xiao Bing, seemed agreeable on the surface, but would y dumb in the end? Wu Shao was an old hand at this, weathered by numerous encounters, but he often used money to pave his way, and he couldnt quite grasp Manager Changs tactics. In fact, even if the situation were handed to someone as experienced as Li Qiang, they might not be able to guess what Manager Chang was really thinkinga womans heart is a deep ocean of secrets, and its not like a college entrance exam; theres never been a standard answer. After drinking for a while longer, Wu Shao saw that Manager Chang was bing more lucid with every drink, which made him anxious: Couldnt you pretend to be drunk, rub against Feng Jun a little, or cast a coquettish nce or something? No, in times like these, I must do something! Wu Limin picked up his beer, and as he drank, he resolved: Anyway, Ive signalled you, this wouldnt count as me intentionally harming you. Behind the cover of the beer ss, he stealthily reached into his purse, and pulled out a small paper packet Manager Chang was chatting happily with Feng Junmainly because she was the one trying to find topics of conversation, and he seemed willing to listen. In the midst of their talk, she felt a bit thirsty. She reached for the beer bottle, only to find it empty. Sister Chang, here, Wu Shao said with a grin, offering a newly opened bottle of beer. Manager Chang took the beer and was about to drink it when a woman stepped into their seating areaaround one hundred and seventy centimeters tall, elegantly cold with a hint of high-ss allure, and exuding an extremely powerful presence, wearing pants with a strong sense of drape. Wu Shaosckeys wanted to stop her, but the woman said coldly, Im looking for Feng Jun. On seeing her, Feng Jun immediately stood up, smiling as he spoke, Sister Hong why have youe in person? How could I not, when Boss Feng calls? Sister Hong raised her eyebrows, a hint of a smile in her voice, then sat down next to Manager Chang, You seem to have a rich night life Arent afraid of getting hit by another car? Manager Chang, realizing this was the renowned Sister Hong, quickly stood up and said with a forced smile, Sister Hong, its an honor to meet you. Its our first meeting, please take care of me What can I get you to drink? Sister Hong nced at her casually and asked, Is Boss Tian here? Despite her recent congenial behavior around Feng Jun, small jokes and all, her status and presence remained formidable,manding over the majority of peoplea position not everyone could im in society.
Manager Chang was overawed and, upon hearing the mention of Boss Tian, could only continue apologetically, Boss Tian isnt here. Is there something you would like me to pass on? While responding, she had already mentally crossed off certain possibilitiesuncontroble forces had arrived, making it impossible to let things take their natural course. Its not necessary, you take a seat as well, said Sister Hong lightly. She managed Hongjie Clubhouse and, although she seldom joked andughed, she wasnt harsh with service industry workerseveryone had their struggles. Manager Chang definitely couldnt keep sitting beside Feng Jun, so she took a seat on the other side of Sister Hong.
This arrangement left Feng Jun and Sister Hong without anyone between them, and the distance barely more than half a meter. Feng Jun had been drinking the whole time, first with the old man and now continuing here, which made him a bit less restrained. He shifted a little closer and leaned in towards Sister Hong to whisper, Any news? He had just made a call to her because he had to make sure that Xiao Luos death was truly an ident. He didnt have contacts in Donglin, but Sister Hong did. Last time, she made a phone call and, through the local forces of Donglin, had Wang Weimin fished out of an entertainment venue. Yes, fished out was the word that left a strong impression on him, so he remembered that a person named Xiao Wen, despite using rather brazennguage, did manage to have someone brought out in minutes. However, he had only asked Sister Hong to help inquire, so how had he ever expected her toe directly over? The message hasnte through yet, Sister Hong answered softly, then nced at Manager Chang and spoke lightly, Trouble you for a bottle of mineral water not purified water. Sure, Manager Chang smiled and nodded, ready to stand and call a waiternow was the time she needed to be proactive. Sister Hong, have a beer, Feng Jun spoke up. He was well aware of Sister Hongs tolerance for alcohol, Itste at night and were free, so lets rx. Wait a bit, I just had a round. I need to hydrate first, Sister Hong waved her hand, then looked at Manager Chang again, Mineral water. Of course, Manager Chang nodded, stood up, and summoned a server,manding loudly, Go to my office and get two bottles of Caiyun Mineral Water, and hurry. Caiyun Mineral Water was a luxury item, not disyed at the bar; she had some in her office. Sister Hong nced at her and said pleasantly, Manager Chang, could you get it?
Manager Chang was taken aback at first, but quickly realized that it wasnt about bossing her around; there was something else to discuss, and it wasnt appropriate for her to stay. She smiled and nodded, Alright, Ill be right back, and then left briskly. Once she had left, Sister Hong looked at Wu Limin, Wu Shao, right? Im Zhang Weihong, currently a business partner with Boss Feng. I know that, Wu Shao smiled and nodded, slightly reaching out his right hand, but upon realizing she had no intention of shaking hands, he casually picked up his beer, feeling slightly dull. But how to put it? Despite both being beautiful women, he might secretly disdain Manager Chang, but he definitely wouldnt dare to confront Sister Hongs assertiveness. In fact, he didnt even dare entertain the thought of targeting Sister Hong. He was very clear in his mind: despite barely qualifying as a rich second generation, some figures simply couldnt be provoked. Sister Hong simply nodded, remarking nonchntly, Hmm, good that you know. Her words seemed superfluous. With the Wu Familys situation with Feng Jun as it was, wouldnt they investigate his background? But that was exactly why she had to repeat it, a formality without any threatening words, yet clearlyying out her stance. Threatening a bratty kid? She truly disdained to do so, and if it all turned out to be a misunderstanding, her words wouldnt cause any trouble. And yet, how could Wu Limin handle such pressure? He could only force a bitter smile, Sister Hong, it really is a misunderstanding. Zhang Weihong didnt want to waste words on a bratty kid, so she casually gestured, You need to choose the right person to talk to, theres no need to tell me. Seemingly intent on boosting Feng Juns image, as soon as she saw Feng Jun pull out a cigarette, she promptly held the lighter with both hands to light it for him.
Just then, Manager Chang came back with the mineral water. Seeing this scene, she felt even more strongly that there was no need to let things take their own courseafter all, the distinguished Sister Hong was lighting a cigarette for President Feng. Sister Hong, though influential, was unpretentious. She opened the mineral water, lifted the bottle, Let me toast everyone with water in ce of alcohol. The others had to y along, right? Manager Chang had no alcohol at hand, so she nced at the opened beer bottle in front of Sister Hong, silently opened another one for herself, and picked it up. Soon enough, Sister Hong had drunk more than half of the mineral water and then hardly touched the bottle again. Manager Chang, adept at reading the room, quickly pushed the beer bottle closer to Sister Hong, smiling and saying, Sister Hong, have a drink. This ones just been opened; no one has touched it. What she didnt notice was that Wu Limins eyelids drooped, and his head dipped slightly upon seeing this. Zhang Weihong, of course, knew the beer bottle was full and indeed no one had drunk from it since she arrived. So, she picked up the beer bottle, Alright, Ill have a couple of beers with you youngsters today Lets do it in style, half a bottle at a time. All four raised their bottles. How much could half of a 330 ml beer bottle be? But to chug half a bottle in one go was quite a challenge, and after putting the bottle down, Sister Hongsplexion seemed a little off. She took a couple of quick breaths and turned to look at Manager Chang, This beer Sister Hong, rest assured, our clubs alcohol is all genuine, Manager Chang stated with pride, I cant speak for other bars, but everyone whoes here is a friend! Sister Hong paused, then nodded, Oh, I see Just felt a bit strong. Sister Hong was known for her hearty drinking, finishing a bottle in two gulps and then Manager Chang opened another bottle and passed it to her. At that moment, Sister Hongs mobile phone lit up, a WeChat message hade in.
She swiped open the phone and nced at it, then lifted the beer again, taking a light sip. Afterwards, she turned to Feng Jun, speaking softly, Boss Feng, Im leaving, what about you? (Updated, calling for monthly tickets.) Chapter 196: 196: Genuine Leather (First Update, Congrats Clan Leader lott) Chapter 196: Genuine Leather (First Update, Congrats n Leader lott) Feng Jun was taken aback by Sister Hongs words and looked at her unexpectedly, What do you mean? He had drunk quite a bit, but he still keenly noticed something was off about her. Zhang Weihong shook her mobile phone and spoke indifferently, There wont be any results today. The police are investigating overnight its not good to intervene. Thats great, Wu Limin eximed with joy upon hearing this, It looks like the results will be out soon. Zhang Weihong gave him a cold look and a sneer formed at the corner of her mouth, Do you think just because you found ck Hair in Donglin City, you can do whatever you want and control the police? I Wu Limin stuttered for a while before forcing a wry smile, Sister Hong is really formidable. But when my people went to ck Hair, it was to ask for help, not to influence the police. Ive already said it, you dont need to exin to me, Sister Hong stated tly, However, your people blocked off Yinyuan Residential Area for half an hour and still didnt see who spread the yellow beans Your efficiency leaves much to be desired. Once her social presence was on disy, it truly wasmanding. Seeing the situation, Wu Limin could only keep grinning apologetically, It was already dark at that time, but youre right, Sister Hong I will definitely pay attention in the future and make sure to find reliable people. Manager Chang couldnt help but let out a chuckle at this, In the future Mr. Wu, you really have a sense of humor.
Her remark seemed mocking, but in reality, she was easing the atmosphere and indirectly protecting Mr. Wu. Feng Jun gave Wu Limin a displeased look, Its not the first time your people have caused trouble. What am I supposed to say to you Then he raised his beer bottle to Sister Hong, Its not easy for you toe here. How about drinking a bit more before you go? Sister Hong hesitated for a moment, then slowly nodded, Ill drink one more bottle before I leave. Two bottles, Manager Chang chimed in with a smile, When you hadnt arrived earlier, Mr. Wu was suggesting an all-night drink session with President Feng. Feng Jun stretched out his hand, Five bottles Lets drink five more bottles before leaving. Sister Hong looked at him, Then five bottles it is. Ill finish them quickly and then leave I drank quite a bit beforeing here, feeling a bit ufortable. Sister Hong is so spirited, Wu Limin exaggeratedly put up two thumbs andplimented her with a beaming smile. He also hoped she would leave soonif the stuff shed been drinking acted up here, his dad might grab a knife and chop him. Sister Hong didnt drive herself, and after finishing five bottles of beer, Manager Chang had already found a designated driver for Feng Jun. As luck would have it, the designated driver was the same young man as before, an extremely agile fat guy. He nced at the Passat in front of him, then at the Phaeton still parked there, and couldnt quite believe his eyes, Bro, are both cars yours? Thats right, Feng Jun nodded, then asked with a smile, They look pretty simr, dont they? The young fat man held up his thumb in admiration, Bro, you city folks really know how to y Poverty has stifled my imagination, really. Quit your nonsense, Feng Jun chided him with a smile, but deep down he felt a faint sense of pride, Double the pay for the designated driver, and drive carefully. My sister has had a bit too much to drink. Got it, the fat man nodded. He could tell that these two werent siblings with any blood rtion. He was happy to amodate such a generous customer, You both sit in the back then, to take care of each other better. After getting into the car, the driver asked where to go, and Feng Jun thought for a moment before replying, How about to the Grain Bureau Compound first? Dont go, Sister Hong leaned back in her seat and spokenguidly, Hongjie Do you know Hongjie Clubhouse? Feng Jun looked at her worriedly, Theres no bathroom in the clubhouse office, is that going to be convenient for you? Most people need to use the bathroom after drinking a lot of beer.
So where do you want to go? Sister Hong gave him a condescending look. If the light in the car wasnt so dim, one could see the red veins in her eyes, To Peach Blossom Valley? Feng Jun coughed and muttered softly, If not for all youve drunk, then lets go. Huh? Sister Hong turned to look at him, slurring her words, What did you say? I said lets find a hotel instead, Feng Jun lit up a cigarette and spoke, Lets go to Peni Grand Hotel.
The driver started the car, thinking to himself that he just knew it would be like this. Sister Hong leaned towards Feng Jun and snatched the cigarette from his mouth, taking a pleasurable drag. She spokenguidly, Youre up to no good, thinking of taking me to a hotel room? Save it I didnt bring my ID card. In Peni, I can just use face recognition, who needs an ID card? Feng Jun nudged her with his shoulder, prompting her to sit up straighter, Id rather take you home if I really wanted to get a room. Sister Hong turned her head to look at him, challenging him, Then to Peach Blossom Valley? Feng Jun scratched his chin and ultimately relented, Forget it. I dare you to say that when youre sober. He never thought of himself as a good person, but even if he was out picking up someone in a bar, he wanted the experience to be consensual and pleasurable for both parties. Taking advantage of Sister Hong in her current state would be less than satisfying. The driver headed for Peni Grand Hotel with a curious mind, continuously peeking at them through the rearview mirror. Not long into the ride, the woman started unbuttoning her trench coat, iming she was feeling hot. As expected, it was all a ruse He couldnt help but feel a pang of regret, s, all the good cabbages had been hogged by pigs. Then, they arrived at Peni Grand Hotel, and the young man said, Wait for me a moment, Ill be right down after I drop off the person. The chubby driver thought about leaving and settling the bill, but then he considered the double fare Alright, Ill wait for you. His wisdom was indeed as deep as the sea; by the time the young man came down again, the sky had already brightened. Actually, when Feng Jun woke up, he was also a bit dazed. As he turned over, he felt something soft in his arms, like arge plush pillow, and subconsciously rubbed it up and down twice Huh, genuine leather?
After rubbing a couple more times, something was off The details are indescribable. Then he woke uppletely and found a stretch of fair neck resting on his elbow, with messy hair on the pillow and the warmth of a soft jade in his armseven on his thigh rested a smooth jade leg. Then his memory started to return. Last night, did I with Sister Hong He lifted his hand to brush aside the tangled long hair, revealing a stunningly beautiful face. Indeed As he touched and brushed, the other person slowly opened her eyes too. At first, Sister Hongs gaze was somewhat vacant, her eyes unfocused. But gradually, little by little, a sharpness entered them, and then she stared nkly at the man before her. She didnt speak, and her body didnt move at all, but her gaze grew increasingly colder. This Feng Jun chuckled awkwardly, offering a friendly greeting, Good morning, want to eat something? Sister Hong still didnt speak, quietly withdrawing her leg from him and slowly covering her bare chest. After a long silence, she finally spoke coldly, How could you do this to me? You were really enthusiasticst night, Feng Jun blinked his eyes. How did it be my fault? Of course, he couldnt say that. When a woman takes the initiative with such things, she often feels embarrassed and fears being seen as frivolous or disrespected. So he chuckled again, trying to dig out a joke to defuse the tension. The debt of two days, finally paid off. However, Sister Hongs face remained devoid of any smile. After a while, she bit out her words through clenched teeth, You drugged me!
No, absolutely not, Feng Jun shook his head emphatically, then froze, Last night you He remembered everything. Last night, rather than him taking down Sister Hong, it was more like he was the one taken down. Sister Hong wasnt acting normal at the time, not merely drunk, but also continuallyining of heat, stripping down to just three points, and throw herself at him with seductive embraces and kisses. Although Feng Jun didnt want to take advantage of someone in such a state, he couldnt tolerate being teased like that, so after hesitating for a moment, he decisively took the offensive, firmly suppressing her wildness Thats right, wildness, both wild and chaotic. Throughout the process of being suppressed, she appeared extremely frenzied and reluctant. But what struck Feng Jun the most was her heat, no wonder she kept saying she felt hotmany parts of her were burning hot. As he thought about it, he found himself unwittingly reacting again. Sister Hongs gaze, however, was bing icierthey were under the same nket, and she could feel his stirring movements. Feng Jun felt defeated by that piercing gaze and could only lift both hands in surrender, I really didnt drug you Do I look like the kind of person who would do that? Sister Hong silently turned away, exposing her smooth back, and said coldly, You can go now. I wont leave, Feng Jun dered firmly, If I leave now, I would never have the face to see you again. What happened yesterday Its really not my fault At least not all my fault, you were the one who said you were hot. In that situation, if I could still have controlled myself, there would be something wrong with me. No man could resist your charm. Sister Hong was silent for a moment, then spoke again, her emotions indiscernible, Let me reiterate, I was drugged.
Ill investigate right now, Feng Jun threw off the nket and sat up, speaking fiercely, Whoever dared to drug you is asking for death I wouldnt bear to drug you! Stop talking such nonsense, Sister Hongs voice held a trace of bitter resentment, Since it was something that shouldnt have happened Let it be the past, lets pretend it never happened. How is that possible? Feng Jun immediately protested, the feeling of being with Sister Hong was truly amazing. He really liked that feeling, and the small satisfaction of having turned the tables on a beautiful former boss was just a bonus. Sister Hongs voice, chilling, cut him off, Please leave now, immediately Otherwise, I will never see you again. Alright, Im leaving, Feng Juns eyes darted around, But I need to take a shower first. Shower in another room, Sister Hong bluntly interrupted him, Im restraining my anger, its hard work, understand? Feng Jun was silent for almost three or four seconds, before finally letting out a heavy sigh, Fine. (First update, in celebration of League Master lott.) Chapter 197: 197: Inside Story (Second Update) Chapter 197: Inside Story (Second Update) Feng Jun took less than two minutes to get dressed, with his clothes, shoes, and socks on, and grabbed his handbag and walked out. After he left the room, he couldnt be bothered to open another one just to wash up, without a doubt he, in the prime of his youth and health, had neither body odor nor bad breath, so it wouldnt affect others. It was only after he got into the elevator that he remembered something and hurriedly pressed the button for the basement level. When he got to the Passat, he leaned over and saw through the car window, sure enough, the young, plump driver was curled up on the back seat, deeply asleep, with his feet in stic bags to prevent dirt on the seats and the spread of foot odor. Feng Jun tapped on the window; the driver opened his eyes and climbed up, yawning while pushing the car door open, Down already Where to? Youve got bad breath! Feng Jun stepped back and eximed in surprise, I mean, did you sleep here all night like this? The driver nced at him and seriously corrected him, Ive been waiting all night, only slept for a bit. This waiting time, its charged. Feng Jun helplessly pped his forehead, How could you sleepfortably here? Seeing me noting down, you could have just called me How much could waiting time possibly cost? If you caught a cold, it wouldnt be enough to cover the medicine. The underground parking isnt that cold, the driver said with a simple smile, then straightened his face and asked tensely, You did promise, after all, it would be double the charge. How much could double the fee even amount to? Feng Jun said, shaking his head in a mix of amusement and disbelief, but the next moment, he remembered the times hed been strapped for cashback then, he had been trying every possible way to earn each extra buck.
Therefore, he had no right to belittle the other person, so he pulled out a dozen hundred-yuan bills from his handbag and pped them into the drivers hand, All right, keep the change. But theres one thing I have to say you cant wait for people like this in the future, lucky for you Im reasonable. Thank you, Boss Feng, the driver said, happiness shining in his eyes as he stashed the money away. He had waited in the car for over seven hours, even if it was eight hours, the charge for waiting was only 320 yuan, doubled would be 640 yuan, plus the driving hed done earlier, the amount he received was more than ample. However, he was still a bit miffed by Feng Juns criticism. Since the money was now in his hands, he feltpelled to exin, I didnt know how long youd be upstairs, sir. I worried that calling you too early might interrupt your business, and calling toote might disturb your rest. Feng Jun couldnt be bothered to argue seriously with him and waved his hand dismissively, In the end, you earned money sitting down. Okay, leave the car keys and go. After watching the designated driver leave, he got in the car, called the front desk to have breakfast delivered to the luxury suite he had reserved for himself, and only then dialed Manager Changs number. Manager Chang didnt answer his call, and he wanted to call Wu Limin, but he didnt remember the guys phone numbernot just anyone could be added to President Fengs contacts. Fortunately, yesterdays call log was still there. He searched for Wu Limins mobile number from memory and called it. Regrettably, Young Master Wu also didnt answer the phone, possibly because he had gone to bed toote. In fact, Wu Limin was woken up by the ringtone at that moment, seeing the bold Feng Jun on the mobile disy, he didnt dare pick up the phone. An early morning call like this definitely wasnt bringing good news. And now, given the situation, he could only stand up and head down to therge dining hall on the first floor. Wu Jianguo was already up and eating breakfast in the dining hall. Seeing the expression on his sons face, he frowned and mmed his chopsticks down on the table, Damn it what trouble have you gotten yourself into now? Someone died yesterday, and soon I have to rush to Donglin. Cant you, young master, keep out of trouble for once? Wu Limin recountedst nights events with a shaking voice. When Wu Jianguo heard the story, he flew into a rage, Damn it, you actually drugged Zhang Weihong? Forget it, I might have to disown you today, to save you from further disgracing me! He truly had no choice but to be angry. In his n, Zhang Weihong was a potential ally, perhaps even someone who could influence Feng Jun through her connectionbut youve pushed such a fearsome person to the opposing side? I initially intended for Xiao Chang to drink it, so she would cling on to Feng Jun, Wu Limin trembled as he exined, It was Zhang Weihong who showed up uninvited, and Xiao Chang passed her the bottle, not me. Wu Jianguo was so angry he shook all over. He wanted to give his son a painful beating, but he knew that beating him wouldnt solve anything, and he bellowed, Couldnt you have stopped Zhang Weihong? Wu Limin looked helplessly at his father, I really wanted to stop her, but what could I possibly use as a reason?
Wu Jianguo stood up angrily and began pacing around in the dining hall, his mind rapidly weighing the costs and benefits. His son drugging a woman with the surname Chang was something they were prepared fornot a big deal, but blowing the cover in front of Zhang Weihong was seriouswhat with the ambiguous rtionship between Zhang Weihong and Feng Jun, jealousy might well be ignited upon learning the truth. How the hell did I end up with a son like this, look at the mess youve made. But the next moment, he stopped in his tracks, Feng Jun and Zhang Weihong What do you think is the nature of their rtionship?
If the two of them had already been together for a while, the nature of this incident wouldnt be so serious. The two of them, the two of them Wu Limin stammered over the two of them for quite some time but didnt dare to continue: it seemed they werent Just then, Wu Shaos mobile phone rang, and a text message came through. He swiped open the mobile phone, carefully ced it on the dining table, and said, Take a look for yourself. Wu Jianguo dashed over in one quick movement, picked up the mobile phone, and saw that it was a message from Feng JunWu Shao is making progress, even learning to drug people. Our feud is never going to be settled. Damn it, President Wu flung the mobile phone aside and grabbed a stool, intending to hit his son. But when he looked up, he was surprised to find his son had already run to the staircase, shouting at the top of his lungs, Mom, Dads armed and attacking me After sending the text message, Feng Jun wasnt sure what to dohe figured Manager Chang wouldnt wake up until noon. Fragments of time are the most annoying! He sighed, got in the car, and drove towards Peach Blossom Valley. He was somehow unustomed to not having charged his phone overnight, so he went back to the vi to charge it, then took another nap. Usually, she had a lot to deal with, but today she was really tired, and decided to take a break and enjoy a little leisure time. Sister Hong fiddled with her mobile phone, ying with a farm app for a while, then began to flip through a novel called Seeking the Love Envoy, asionally smiling absentmindedly, her gaze wandering, clearly not focusing on the book. On the nightstand, the breakfast the waiter had brought up was now cold. The packaging was open, but it had barely been touched. Suddenly, the mobile phone rang, disying Tian Laosan inrge characters. She hesitated for a moment but then answered, Boss Tian, hello, long time no see. What can I do for you?
Who am I to give directions in front of you, Sister Hong? A heartyugh came from the other end of the phone, I heard there was a bit of a situation at my little clubst night? Zhang Weihong felt her face heat up, Oh, is that so? Maybe Im not very clear on it. Hehe, Boss Tianughed again on the phone, then asked caringly, You didnte off worse, did you? I remember very well that you youre quite sensitive to many drugs, um, allergic constitution. Tch, Zhang Weihong raised her hand to her forehead, speaking with frustration, What exactly are you trying to say, Lao Tian? Hehe, Lao Tianughed again, You dared to drink that wine, surely you had your reasons You cant me me for not being a good host. Sure, I had my reasons; I like Feng Jun, but I got cold feet, Sister Hong burst out suddenly. Once she got going, she was unstoppable, So I just went for it with the help of alcohol Whats it to you, Lao Tian, got a problem with that? How would I dare? Lao Tian, hearing her say that, softened his tone, Sister Hong, youve been kind to me. Whats this about kindness or not, its such a small matter, is it worth mentioning all the time? Zhang Weihong spoke up boldly, But let me tell you, Lao Tian, youre too soft. Someone pulls this kind of trick in your ce and it seems you even knew about it, and you can tolerate that? She really didnt know who had drugged her, but as Lao San had said, she was extremely sensitive to such drugs. From the first sip, she knew something was off, which made her wonderwho the hell did it? Zhang Weihong clearly remembered that when she entered the private booth, the bottle was already open; she didnt know for how long, but without a doubt, she had gone there spontaneously, so the drug wasnt meant for her. Before she entered the booth, Manager Chang was the one sitting there, meaning she was most likely to drink it. Sister Hong reasoned that Wu Limin was the most likely culprit. Manager Chang might look a bit coquettish, but she certainly wouldnt drug herself, right? So, she had reason to scorn Lao San: You knew about it and still talk to me this way, what a wimp!
There was a twitch at the corner of Boss Tians mouth on the other end of the phone: Actually, Im even softer than you think. But, now that he knew the whole process, he couldnt be assertive either. Since Xiao Chang herself didnt object, what could he do? So he let out a dryugh, Ill definitely have a word with Lao Wu, but right now Sister Hong, youre not too upset, are you? Zhang Weihong spoke coldly, Lao Tian, its inappropriate for you to ask like that, are you trying to plead his case? I just want to sort out the matter and make sure were on the same page first, Boss Tian answered with a smile, Of course, I definitely wont tell Lao Wu that you can detect those drugs How about this, what do you want to get from Lao Wu? His words were more reasonable, and Zhang Weihong found no cause for anger. She pondered a moment, reluctantly said, Whether his son is the mastermind behind this is still up for debate. Chapter 198: 198: Mischievous Child (Vote for us with your monthly ticket, third release) Chapter 198: Mischievous Child (Vote for us with your monthly ticket, third release) Lao Tian, upon hearing Sister Hongs words, knew there was a chance and immediately spoke up in support. Look, I know that kid from Lao Wu, and he really doesnt have the guts I can vouch for that. Yeah, no guts, Sister Hong let out a long sigh, daring enough to drug someone and then watch me drink it, he really isnt that bold. Isnt this just being contradictory? Boss Tian gave an awkward smile, Sister Hong, between just the two of us, didnt he actually do you a favor with his actions? I think just ask for whatever you want, and lets put this thing behind us once its settled. Sister Hong was silent for a long time before snorting coldly, You dont need to discuss this with me, let him go find Feng Jun. Alright then, if youre willing to let him off, he should already be grateful, Lao Tian let out an exaggerated sigh of relief, As for Boss Fengs side, whether they can sort it out is none of my business. They chatted idly for a moment before hanging up the phone. Sister Hong no longer felt like reading. She leaned on the bed in a daze, reflecting on yesterdays satisfaction, her own wildness, and the reprimands she had feigned that morning As she thought, she felt a rush of heat on her face. Lifting her hands to cover her face, she rubbed it a few times before letting out a muffled wail that seemed like a low moan, This little bastard! Feng Jun rested until noon before he ended his half-asleep state. Upon entering the living room, he saw Li Xiaobin with a towel wrapped around her head and arge mask on, vigorously sanding down the characters on some equipment.
When she saw hime out, she put down her work and removed her mask, What shall we have for lunch? Just as Feng Jun was about to speak, his mobile phone rang. He saw the caller ID, a cold smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and he answered the call directly, Wu Young Master, you still have the guts to call me? Im truly ashamed, it seems I took myself too seriously. Dont be upset, President Feng, dont scare me, I really am a coward, Wu Limin got straight to the point, Regarding yesterdays incident, Ill definitely give you an exnation, but before that, could I just exin a couple things? Feng Jun paused for a moment then coldly said, Fine, I wont say I didnt give you a chance but make it quick. Wu Limin had many ws, but he did have one strong point: his execution ability. Sure enough, he only spoke briefly, The drug was meant for Manager Chang, and I have found the person who was scattering the beans. Feng Jun was truly surprised that this guy got straight to the point, and he started to see him in a new lightthis kind of material, if born into an ordinary family, would likely live a muddled life, but as a second-generation rich kid, he was qualified to be the guardian of a household. Since both matters were rified, Feng Jun didnt avoid them any longer. His first question was about the identity of the person who scattered the beans. It was a kid who found a toy gun at home that could shoot beans. He took it out to y with other children, but he tripped, spilling a pocketful of beans all over the ground. The mischievous child didnt think much of it and ran offthe house was full of beans anyway. This bean-shooting toy was a thing of the past, hardly sold anymore, and adults wouldnt think of connecting scattered beans to a childthis was a blind spot. Thus, only now did they finally find the person. If that mischievous kid hadnt taken the gun out again today, who knows when they would have uncovered the truth. Next came the exnation about drugging, with Wu Limin unreservedly admitting that he did it to curry favor with Feng Jun, and even Manager Chang had tacit approval. How could he have anticipated Sister Hong barging in out of nowhere? Feng Jun was taken aback for a moment, as his earlier message was merely a bluff. Why didnt you stop it? Wu Limin asked quite bluntly: Its fine for me to arrange women for you, but what if Sister Hong gets jealous? This reasoning rendered Feng Jun speechless, but well it was still considered thoughtful. So he casually remarked that the matter needed Sister Hongs forgiveness, and speaking to him was pointlessif she didnt forgive them, neither would he. It was that simple. After hanging up the phone, Feng Jun sensed something amiss. As he looked up, he noticed Li Xiaobin staring nkly at him. An odd feeling arose in his heart, but he quickly adjusted his attitude. What were you saying? Oh right, lunch Sure, lets order takeout. Ill have tworge bowls of stewed noodles and a big serving of stewed vegetables.
Li Xiaobin heaved a deep sigh, Would Manager Chang really be willing to be drugged? Hearing about drugging wasmon in entertainment venues, but as she saw it, the performance bar where she worked was rtively formal. Moreover, Manager Chang was a manager who could directly converse with the boss. Seeing her distressed look, Feng Jun felt a bit of sympathy, yet in the end, he made his stance clear, Is it appropriate for an employee and a boss to discuss such matters? Li Xiaobin stared at him nkly for a long time before giving an oddly amused smile, Youre right
That afternoon, Wu Limin called Feng Jun again, hoping to meet with President Feng to discusspensation over Xiao Luos matterhe had already contacted Sister Hong, who entrusted President Feng to handle the matter entirely. Without another word, Feng Jun called Sister Hong. Yet Zhang Weihongs voice was icy, indicating she had no interest in this matter anymoreTo me, yesterdays events are in the past. Feng Juns mood suddenly became much lower. At this moment, he somewhat understood the meaning of winning the world but losing you, which was indeed a terrible life experience. He nned to give the Wu family father and son a hard time, not letting them off easily. However, Wu Limin was quite impressive, and unexpectedly threw out a tempting proposal, The ce where youre renting a vi, that barren hill bought by our fellow townspeople, are you interested in buying it? The hill is now quite well-greened. Feng Jun was quite tempted by this suggestion. The deep-rooted love of the people of Huaxia fornd was ingrained in their bones, and he was no exception. And since he had lived there for a while, he was very familiar with the two hills. The ce wasrge enough to facilitate transporting things between the two nes and was secluded enough to meet his low-profile requirements. The key was that thend was really suitable for nting various crops, and the infrastructure was also sound. Even if one day he could no longer enter the mobile phone space, relying solely on the output of thisnd, life would not be too bad. But there was one problem: if he was going to lease a mountain, why not go back to his hometown? There were also many mountains around his hometown. Zhengyang was certainly more prosperous than his hometown, but after all, it was not his native ce. Feng Juns ultimate dream was to have his own piece of heaven and earth deep in the mountains and forests, away from the worlds noise, peaceful and natural, apanied by heaven and earthat most, pulling a fiber optic cable over. As for the inconvenience of buying necessities such as firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea, well he could just use the flying sword technique.
Anyway, he felt that these two hills were not quite to his liking. But Wu Limin, unaware, kept on endlessly promoting the ce. In his words, it wasnt easy for his fellow townspeople to get thisnd; all the procedures wereplete, with all the stamps sealed, a lease term of seventy years, of which only just over four years had passed. Moreover, his fellow townspeople were nning to seriously manage the ce, and all the basic infrastructure was set up. Originally, they would never have sold it. Even now that they were nning to immigrate with the whole family, thisnd was a fallback option. If not for the Wu familys intervention, willing to give them face, it would be impossible for others to even negotiate. Feng Jun remained unmoved, saying if the Wu family only had this much sincerity, then forget itlets set aside Xiao Luos matter and enmity of drugging Sister Hong for now and talk about itter. He really intended to put it aside, but Wu Limin did not think so: you wouldnt one day suddenly send me an airne ticket, would you? So he pleaded earnestly, saying if you n to start construction somewhere, our Sheng Tang will offer construction at cost price, guaranteeing the quality. Actually, Feng Jun had an idea in mind: if you help me deal with Jubaozhai, Im willing to forgive you. After settling the grudges with Liu Hong, he felt not only enlightened, but also realized, based on the reaction of the Wu family father and son, that a certain degree of assertiveness was not a bad thinggood people are bullied, good horses are ridden; thats just the way of the world. Therefore, he believed it was necessary to make trouble for Jubaozhai. Even if he wanted to let them go, Wang Weimin would not appreciate it. And why should he let them go? If those who infringed on his interests did not receive the punishment they deserved, what would others think? Would they perceive him as weak and easy to bully?
After the establishment of Huaxia, they fought with the United Nations forces, with India, sent troops to Myanmar, fought with the Soviet Union, supported Vietnam inbat, andter fought with Vietnam too. Were they too militaristic? No, it was necessary. Peace was won by fighting, not by enduring. He had always looked down on those who yed the virtuous Holy Mother. However, Feng Jun soon gave up on expecting the Wu family to intervene: they hadnt mentioned it, and he would definitely not bring it up himselfmaking it seem as if he was wary of the Wang family, which would be too embarrassing. It was indeed Wu Limins proposal that sparked an idea in him, so he made a call to his father, Feng Wenhui, asking his dad to help him look into leasing barren hills near his home. This was one of the few calls he made home since arriving in Zhengyang. His father was quite surprised at his request, and persistently asked him, are you nning to farm back home? Was college for nothing? Feng Jun exined, I want to lease arge area, at least a few thousand acres, of course, I dont have that much money, Ill be partnering with others. The old man then remembered that his spouse mentioned the son seemed to have made some money, Who are you partnering with? These days, you cant judge a book by its cover, and its not easy to do business with partners Is it Xu Leigang who brought the generatorst time? Xu Leigang has gone to Imperial Capital, Feng Jun was about to continue when the doorbell rang. Li Xiaobin went to open the door, and a person walked in from outside, who else could it be but Xu Leigang? Fatty Xu, who had taken the Body Tempering Pill, had sessfully lost weight, and though he was still heavy, he had lost at least thirty pounds. He moved much more nimbly than before, walking briskly while smiling and speaking, This trip to Imperial Capital really made a ssh if it wasnt for the rush toe back, I could have gallivanted for another month. Everythings been alright here, right? Upon hearing this, Feng Juns eyebrows instantly raised, Hows your elder brother doing any better? (Three more chapters to go, loudly calling for monthly tickets.)
Chapter 199: 199 The Cost of the Truth Chapter 199: The Cost of the Truth Xu Leigangs trip to the Imperial Capital this time was to provide support for his second brother. The money he had raised had already been sent over, but his second brothers rivals hadnt backed down and continued to suppress his enterprise. Fatty Xu managed to bring 45 million to the Imperial Capital, and almost 20 million was spent in an instant; the remaining money was just enough for his second brother to hold on for a month, theoretically enough to get through this difficult period. However, the opposition, not willing to let up, dragged their feet at the bank and also mobilized upstream and downstream businesses to dy payments wherever possible and to call in debts ahead of schedule. Although his second brother believed he could endure, being passively beaten like this was not an option, so he summoned the youngest brother to make a trip to the Imperial Capitaljust show up and make an appearance, to prove that the Xu Family still had influence in Funiu Province. Dont think that just because youve got me cornered in the Imperial Capital, you can sit back and watch my misfortune. We have roots in Funiu, and we can find money! Those with an interest could verify that the new funds in thepanys ounts indeed came from Funiu. Of course, Xu Leigang would go to the Imperial Capital to support his brother. After arriving in the Imperial Capital, he didnt really do much, just moved around with his two brothers and two sisters, and paid visits to some of Commander Zhus old acquaintances. Xu Leigang wasnt familiar with the Imperial Capital, but his mother, the wife of Commander Zhu, was someone he had personally bid farewell tomaking him seem like a very filial child in the hearts of those who knew his mother.
As he roamed about the Imperial Capital for a few days, the pressure on his second brother indeed lessened significantly. At the very least, there were twopanies now in contact with his second brotherspany, hoping to buy the patent for the coating material. The prices offered by these twopanies werent high, just above the minimum eptable level, obviously looking to score a bargain. But even so, it was already quite impressive; two months prior, their offers had been less than a third of the current ones, and they had an air of Im not that interested; take it or leave it. Second Young Master Xu certainly wouldnt agree to sellOurpany canpletely hold up now, sell for what! When Xu Leigang learned that thepanys financial situation had improved, he told his second brother that he was going back to Funiu. His second brother even wanted to invite him to have fun at Merrick, to show that the Xu Family wasnt just financially secure but also had leisure to spare. But Fatty Xu was concerned about his cultivation and said that if he returned to Funiu, his deterrence would only be greateras he could get money anytime. Thats why his second brother let him return. Upon hearing the word Merrick, Feng Juns heart stirred, but after the other person finished speaking, he asked, Is it easy to get a visa to Merrick? Thats easy to say, Fatty Xuughed and nodded, but you have to wait for a while and must go to the Imperial Capital for an in-person interview. Upon hearing that he would have to wait, Feng Jun lost interest, Well talk about thatter Didnt you bring me any gifts from the Imperial Capital? I brought you an Omega watch, Xu Leigang replied with a smile, I noticed you dont wear a watch, so I bought one on a whim. Its not worth much Please, dont reject it. Feng Jun wasnt the type to be hypocritical. He could give Sister Hong and Wang Haifeng jade, so he certainly dared to ept gifts from others, but the gift he wanted to inquire about wasnt this one, Thanks for that, didnt you bring back any other gifts? Li Xiaobin, hearing this, felt even more puzzled by his junior high school ssmate: Youre really not shy about asking. Xu Leigang had an idea of what Master Feng was hinting at; casting a thoughtful nce at Li Xiaobin, This is This is Li Xiaobin, he was the ss president in junior high and now hes my personal assistant, Feng Jun introduced, Xiao Bin, this is Xu Leigang, the owner of this vi, the son of Zhu Renxia, Commander Zhu none of us are strangers here. Xu Leigang gave a meaningful smile with a squint, Oh, just call yourself a secretary, the kind that does the work, right? Before Li Xiaobin could speak, Feng Jun spoke first, No, just a pure personal assistant. You know me, Lao Xu, I have OCD, and I like to keep things pretty clear I dont mess around with people close to home.
Just joking, Xu Leigangughed, not showing the slightest embarrassment. Instead, he winked at Feng Jun again, Shall we sit down in the sitting room? Feng Jun, sensing an opportunity, responded, Feel free to take a seat. This is your house, Im just temporarily staying. When they reached the small sitting room and sat down, Xu Leigang went straight to the point, Master, the gift you wanted, were you talking about weapons? Mainly explosives, Feng Jun shifted his request a bit, Weapons can be included, but the small caliber ones arent very interesting.
I was saying, I got some connections for sniper rifles, Xu Leigang said, shaking his head in disinterest, but then he nodded with a smile, However, you have a point, theres no need to use low-power weapons frequently. As a cultivator, improving oneself is the most important. Eh? Feng Jun looked at him strangely, the words somehow instilled a faint sense of guilt in his heartbuddies are all aiming for cultivation, always thinking about getting weapons for self-defense, it really seems a bit like missing the forest for the trees. However, the next moment, his curiosity got the better of him, What kind of sniper rifle? Do you have Barretts? What kind of channels? If it wasnt for explosives, he wouldnt be interested in ordinary sniper rifles at all, only anti-matriel rifles could excite him. I knew it, you only have eyes for Barretts, Xu Lei Gangughed as he spoke, No problem with explosives, Barretts are no problem either, but the delivery must be made abroad, like Myanmar. Myanmar Feng Jun stroked his chin, musing, In that ce, has anyone been equipped with Barretts? Who knows? Xu Lei Gang said nonchntly, raising his eyebrows, Maybe theye from Thand, Thand has Barretts. Thand? Feng Jun nced at him obliquely, asking thoughtfully, Isnt it said that Thands ck market guns alle from Myanmar? Are you getting it backwards? I dont know who told you that, Xu Lei Gang frowned slightly and shook his head slowly, Of course, the Thai military is better equipped than Myanmar, but you should also be aware of the corruption in the Thai military Have you never heard of the Mekong River massacre? Feng Jun nodded thoughtfully, So youre saying, the Barretts youre talking about might havee from the Thai military? I cant be sure of that, I just know theyre avable, Xu Lei Gang said with a smile, shaking his head, A Barrett that can be acquired is a good Barrett, who cares where it came from? Feng Jun nodded, Well said, prepare another hundred tons of explosives for me, with a thousand detonators. Xu Lei Gang might have been frightened by the quantity, his eyes widening as he hesitated before nodding, Understood.
Feng Jun nced at him sideways, How much? Give me a figure. With a spread of his hands and a wry smile, Xu Lei Gang spoke, Master Feng, do you really think this is a matter of money? Feng Jun actually had guesses in his mind already. Before this, Fatty Xu had been elusive even about getting a mortar, but now not only were Barretts avable, there was no hesitation with the explosives as wellclearly, there was an exnation. However, he wouldnt easily reveal his stance, merely nodding slightly to signal the other party to go on, Oh. Xu Lei Gang had expected the other party to ask at least one question so he could continue his exnation, but all he got was a casual Oh, an attitude of indifference. A master truly is a master, capable of keeping suchposure; it really is true that only those with strength have confidence. However, while the master could wait, he couldnt, so he had to cautiously ask, Can this be traded for Body Tempering Pills? I knew it would be this! Feng Jun sighed helplessly, Continue. Xu Lei Gang had caused quite a stir on his trip to the Imperial Capital, but it wasnt just because he had helped his second brother. His two elder brothers and sister were all baffled by the changes in his body size. His mother had been of advanced maternal age when giving birth to him, and he was the only one with inherent deficiencies among the five Xu siblings, making him the sole fat one. His siblings were very familiar with his conspicuous body size; although Lei Gang didnt develop his career in the Imperial Capital, he would take his family there to visit rtives during the holidays, and during Qingming Festival, people from the Imperial Capital would asionallye to Funiu to tend to their ancestral graves. Last Chinese New Year, Fatty Xus older sister-inw had nagged him for several days, telling him to watch his dietIf you dont take care now, itll be toote to regretter.
As the saying goes, an elder brother is like a father, and an elder sister-inw like a mother. Faced with such admonishment, all he could do was nod in submissionand then firmly refuse to change. This time, when he went to the Imperial Capital, his sister-inw was startled to find that the youngest brother had actually lost weight; although still overweight, there was a noticeable difference between 250 pounds and 220 pounds. Faced with her question, Lei Gang had been unwilling to reveal his fortune and simply imed he took his sister-inws advice to heartnot only being careful with his diet but also sticking to exerciseLooks good, doesnt it? But some tall tales really cant be sustained. He made this excuse offhandedly and then forgot all about it during his days in the Imperial Capital, where he ate and slept as usual. He forgot, but his sister-inw didnt. After observing for a few days, she noticed that Lei Gangs weight hadnt changed and that he seemed especially energetic. So, she suggested to her husband that they take the youngest brother to get a medical checkup, suspecting that there might be an issue with his health. The eldest brother called Lei Gang over and said as much, emphasizing, Your sister-inw is very concerned about your health. Our mother is no longer with us, and we cant just stand by if you have a problem. Lei Gang was moved. His brother and sister-inw had always treated him well, and now that he had helped his second brother raise money, which had been well received, they were even kinder to him and more willing to show concern for his well-being. So, after much hesitation, he told his elder brother, I have encountered a benefactor who gave me a pill that cleared my meridians, thats why Ive lost weight and my health has improved. I wont gain much weight back in the future. His elder brother nodded and said nothing more, but then at noon that very day, the elder brother and sister-inw brought two strong young men to him, Little brother, lets still go for a checkup, lets go to Anding Hospital Chapter 200: 200 The Counterfeit-Fighting Expert Chapter 200: The Counterfeit-Fighting Expert For Xu Leigang, beingbeled as mentally ill was quite depressing. Even though the examination results proved he was fine, his eldest brother and sister-inw didnt show much guiltjust a simple its good youre all right. But Fatty Xu wasnt having any of it. I was perfectly fine to begin with, and you all really dont trust people! The eldest brother was also helpless, we want to believe you, but you tell me, can you honestly say that the things you talk about make any sense? How do they not make sense? Xu Leigang couldnt care less about hiding his feelings now, he was very angry. There are so many extraordinary people and strange tales in this world, just because you havent seen them, does that mean they dont exist? What kind of dialectical materialism did you learn? The couple was made to feel somewhat embarrassed, so the second sister asked Xu Leigang on their behalf, who is this person, and can we meet him? Xu Leigang tly refused: Thats impossible, I have to honor that gentleman, and I certainly wont let you disrespect him. When his elder sister heard about this matter, she was intrigued; her sister-inws son also had obesity. Western medicine couldnt diagnose the reason for the childs obesity, they believed it was due to eating too much junk food, while traditional Chinese medicine thought the child had innate developmental defects,cking yang energy. Despite looking robust, its yin energy thats spurred the growth, resulting in false obesity. Xu Leigangs brother-inw was also a child of the red nobility, ranking second among three brothers. His father didnt hold a high position in the Imperial Capital, but he was a person of real power and cherished this grandson immensely.
The elder sister then asked Xu Leigang, youngest brother, can you please invite the high person to meet my sister-inw? At first, Xu Leigang refused, saying you know he is a high person, do I look like someone who could invite such a person? The sister knew he was unhappy so she suggested, why dont we arrange something the high person likes? After thinking it over, Xu Leigang said, the high person likes homemade cannons; if weapons are inconvenient, then explosives will do. The elder sister almost had himmitted to Anding Hospital again Ultimately, she chose to trust her younger brother and informed her brother-inw. He said, none of this is a problem, if I cant find connections in the Imperial Capital despite being a child of the red nobility, would I even deserve the title? He agreed to the request, but Xu Leigang said, I was just talking off the top of my head, whether it works out or not, I still have to go back and ask Master Feng. Just wait for my news. But the affairs of the world are so mysterious; the more nomittal he was, the more seriously his sister took it, urging her sister-inw, that is, her sister-inws wife, to consider bringing the child over. After Xu Leigang ryed all this, he looked at Feng Jun timidly, I managed to hold them off. If youre not interested, Ill just say the high person couldnt be found. They dont know who it is anyway. Feng Jun pondered for a while before speaking, Are you sure they can get it? That shouldnt be a problem, Xu Leigang nodded. Even if they dont know anyone, my brother-inw has several friends in that assembly. If I block their door, I dont believe theyll refuse. Feng Jun gave him a look, thought for a moment, and then nodded slightly, Then let theme to Zhengyang by the way, did you not ask who Young Master Dou is? Young Master Dou, whats he to me? Xu Leigang said disdainfully, but then his face turned serious, His uncle, however, is quite formidable. Ive heard he is on track to bing a leader. Seeing this, Feng Jun made a judgment; Xu Leigang could probably only talk such smack in Funiuthats where the local dragon doesnt bully the local snakes, and not because the other party is actually weak. But that was enough for him. Feng nodded, Then have theme to Zhengyang, but I cant guarantee Ill cure him. Toe to Zhengyang? Xu Leigangs eyes swiveled, and he tentatively spoke, How about we take a trip to the Imperial Capital to lock down the conditions? If you feel you cant cure him, we just leave. He felt he was considering this for Master Fengs sakeeven if youre a cultivator, since you cant guarantee to cure their illness, there was no need to stand on ceremony; otherwise, if things got out of hand, it would be embarrassing for both of us. And honestly speaking, his brother-inws family in the Imperial Capital did indeed have some clout. His sister-inw had promised that if her child was cured, she guaranteed that the Second Young Master Xu would be helped through his difficult situation. If someone dared not to give her face, she would step right over them!
She hadnt stood up for the Second Young Master Xu before not due tock of ability but because the rtion between the two families was a bit distanther sister-inws brother, although also a rtive, knew the people suppressing the Second Young Master Xu, and it wasnt convenient for them to intervene. If her son received benefits, then she could speak up. Who can guarantee a certain cure? Feng Junughed dismissively. Doctors cannot cure every illness, and Buddhas only save those with fate. If he wants toe, let hime; if not do they really expect me to beg him? He said this very casually, his words exuded tremendous confidence; it really wasnt about making things difficult for the other party.
Xu Leigang caught the implication and could only smile and nod, Thats true, so should I let them know? Feng Jun nodded, then hesitated before adding, Remember to tell them to keep it quiet. Definitely, Xu Leigang assured him, thumping his chest, You can count on me. Feng Jun heard the words and gave him a deep look, Last time you told me to rest assured, who let slip the news this time? Xu Leigangs old face rarely flushed red, This, this was because I was forceddoesnt everyone have a few rtives? Between rtives, some things are hard to avoid. Feng Jun didnt make a sound; in fact, he also recognized this kind of inevitability. The reason humans are different from animals is due to emotions. Caring about family isnt necessarily a bad thing. However, obviously, he couldnt express his support outright, lest this guy take an inch and wreak more havoc. Seeing that Feng Jun didnt respond, Xu Leigang saw his chance and pursued, Master, that any news about the cultivation technique? This was a habit that Feng Jun wouldnt indulge: youve already leaked information, and I havent made much of it, but you still want more benefits? That really is a bit too much I can understand your predicament, but taking advantage of it, absolutely not. So, he shook his head firmly, Dont think about it for the near future. Xu Leigang hadnt considered this perspective, assuming the master had yet to find the right cultivation method, so he nodded with a smile, I was too anxious. After getting the masters consent, he turned and left, calling his elder sister Xu Ruofang, telling her he had arranged everything, and she should promptly notify her brother-inw to bring the child to Zhengyang. Upon receiving the call, Xu Ruofang didnt inform her brother-inw but directly contacted her sister-inw Li Ting, asking her to bring the child over.
Li Ting immediately arranged for someone to buy ne tickets to Zhengyang, while also informing her husband, Yuan Huapeng. Yuan Huapeng had long heard of Master Fengs deeds, even discussing it with his elder brother Yuan Huakun. Both brothers felt that the matter was somewhat fantasticalpared to womens sentimentality, most men tend to be more rational. The brothers concluded that they would let their wives handle itafter all, everyone meant well. After receiving the call, Yuan Huapeng said that they shouldnt handle things this way. Li Ting, you need to speak to my father about this. He dotes on this grandson the most. How can you arrange this kind of treatment for your son without consulting him? Li Ting didnt want to go through the father-inw because she knew very well that he didnt believe in this stuff. If he knew that his precious grandson was to receive such treatment, he would probably be hopping mad. So she retorted quite annoyed, He may be the grandfathers grandson, but he is also my son. Would I harm him, a piece of flesh that fell from my womb? When Yuan Huapeng heard this, he became even more displeased. Li Ting, stop this unreasonable behavior, okay? I just feel that what you are talking about doesnt sound very scientific. Of course, I have no objections if you want to actively try, but we still need to let the old man know, right? Li Ting got even angrier. It was your second sister-inw who rmended him. If you cant trust me, cant you trust your elder brother? Yuan Huapeng thought to himself that his elder brother didnt really believe it either, but he couldnt just say that, or else it would kill the conversation. So after a moments thought, he spoke up, A son is not something you can give birth to on your own. Iming with you. Li Ting was pleased to hear this, Great, lets apany our son together. Yuan Huapeng exined that he was a little busy with work recently. How about next week?
As soon as Li Ting heard this, she became furious. When a great person graces us with an opportunity, what will happen if you dy your work a bit? If you dont want to go, just say so, dont miss the chance for my son! Hearing this, Yuan Huapeng was quite helpless. Im too busy to leave my work. Im just asking to dy a few days. Why do you talk like this? Have you been brainwashed? So he called Yuan Huakun. Elder brother, about that person the sister-inw rmended, is he really reliable? It feels somewhat off. Caught in the middle, Yuan Huakun didnt know what to say. He personally tended toward disbelieving the master but couldnt simply dismiss it outrightwhat if he turned out to be genuine? He could only say, In this world, believers will have it, non-believers wont. Keeping some respect is never badpeople should always have a sense of awe, right? At worst, we just keep our distance and show respect. Upon hearing this, Yuan Huapeng could only sigh with frustration: Anyway, I have to go, so Ill take time off. The next day at noon, a party of five arrived at Zhengyang Airport: Xu Ruofang, Leigangs elder sister, along with Li Ting, Yuan Huapeng, their son Yuan Youwei, and a retired special forces veteran they had hired, Gao Qiang. Gao Qiangs identity was interesting. Though he came from a special forces background, his main upation after retiring wasnt fighting. His other identity was that of a traditional Chinese medicine family, running a TCM clinic. However, reviving traditional Chinese medicine wasnt his mission. His greatest aspiration was to strike against fake TCM practitionerspunishing the bad is promoting the good. As for the possibility that some pills could cure obesity, he was willing to believe to a certain extent. TCM greatly values regtion, but instantaneous effects from a single pill, he didnt buy it. He was invited this time to monitor the situation for Yuan Huapeng, to see what this person was really about. His medical skills might not be miraculous, but he was extremely adept at identifying fake TCM practitioners. (To be continued, seeking monthly votes.)
Chapter 201: 201 Arrogant Master Chapter 201: Arrogant Master Xu Leigang had barely received these five people when, within less than two minutes, a quarrel broke out. He arranged for them to stay at the military guesthouse where, although conditions couldnt be called luxurious, they were privateand these were children of the military, ustomed to such living environments. But Li Ting wasnt clear about the situation, so she asked, Our home cant amodate everyone? After all, were not strangers. Heaven and earth could bear witness that she didnt mean to ask that question on purpose. In her mind, the military mightck for many things, but definitely notndnational militarynd could be directly allocated by the state. The living conditions might be average, but houses cant be that scarce. When it all came down to it, she just wished for everyone to stay closer together, which would make visiting each other more convenient. Staying in a hotel inevitably seemed a bit distant. Xu Ruofang knew that Lei Gang had mortgaged his house. Although there was still a smaller one, it was where Lei Gangs family lived. It was simply too inconvenient to house so many people there. However, she wouldnt share such things with outsiders. The Xu Family in the capital city imed that they had found funding from Funiu. If word got out that the Xu Family had mortgaged their ancestral property, their adversaries would probablyugh their heads off, wouldnt they? When Xu Leigang heard this question, he also felt awkward and could only respond with a forced smile, This our home really cant fit everyone. At this, it was Yuan Huapengs turn to be puzzled. Eh, I remember the second sister-inw saying that when the elder was alive, when she came to visit, everyone stayed together. In fact, he was being quite diplomatic with his question. He had heard from his second brother that the Xu Family owned a vi here, and they usually stayed there when visiting, as it was spacious. Its just that he was unaware of what had transpired since then, thus his tentative inquiry.
Xu Leigang scratched his head and gave a dryugh, We do have a vi, but its currently leased Im not very sessful, cant find big money, so Im making a bit with small money. Upon hearing this, Li Ting immediately tutted, Lei Gang, even if youre strained for cash, it shouldnte to this, right? Once Xiao Wei gets better, Ill introduce you to some work why let outsiders ruin a house where an elder has lived? Xu Leigang grew increasingly embarrassed and could onlyugh awkwardly. Xu Ruofang knew the inside story, but hearing Li Tings words, she felt she needed to say somethingLei Gang had only mortgaged the house, and there must be no mishaps that prevent it from being reimed. Fortunately, she was with Yuan Huapeng and Li Ting who both had connections. Suggesting a visit to the mortgaged vi would also show support for her younger brother, After we finish our business, Lei Gang, arrange a sit-down with the tenant He needs to take good care of the house. Xu Leigang was baffled when he heard this and then he realized that there was no need to cover for the master anymore. When the time came to treat Xiao Wei, they could just go to the vi, which would save them the trouble of travel. So, he steeled himself and dered, The house is actually rented to that master. Ah? Those who heard this werepletely bewildered. Xu Ruofang instantly understoodso the four million plus was actually provided by the master. That guy was so wealthy? Upon hearing this, Yuan Huapengs expression changed slightly. Hes living in your house youre not charging him rent, are you? Xu Leigang found the question extremely awkward, but he couldnt tell the truth and could only nod, Um, yes, no rent, but thats my willing decision. Yuan Huapeng rolled his eyes in resignation. In his heart, he was virtually certain that the other party was a fraudster, and Xu Leigang was thoroughly brainwashed, being swindled and even helping to count the money. However, he couldnt voice such thoughts and could only nce at Gao Qiang. A cold smirk appeared at the corner of Gao Qiangs mouth. Oh, so the master doesnt even have a ce to stay and needs to rent a house? That means, if he runs into trouble and has to leave, we wouldnt even know where to find him? He didnt use the other person of scamming a ce to stay; he simply posed a hypothetical situationif something went wrong with Yuan Youweis treatment, it would be hard to find the person responsible, wouldnt it? Li Ting instinctively wanted to contradict his words, but after hearing the rest, she found herself unable to speakshe was willing to trust the master, but she certainly wouldnt gamble with her childs life. When Xu Leigang heard this, he was quite displeased. He carefully sized up the man, noting he was about thirty, of medium height, exuding a sharp, tough auraLei Gang was all too familiar with this kind of vibe. He nced at his elder sister. This one is military, isnt he? Doesnt feel like a child from an ordinary family When were talking, why is he so rude and disrespectful? Cough cough, Yuan Huapeng coughed twice, feelingpelled to speak. Xiao Gao is well-versed in traditional Chinese medicine. After hearing about the master from your sister, he developed a great admiration and followed along to gain some wisdom.
He spoke diplomatically, but how could Xu Leigang not understand? It was clear that Yuan Huapeng and his wife did not trust the master and had brought someone knowledgeable for verification. With this realization, a wave of difort washed over him. Yet, seeing the pleading look from his elder sister, he suppressed his irritationblowing up would be easy, but how would his sister face others afterward? So he simply said, Then just observe and learn. Dont judge things you dont understand let me tell you, Master Fengs treatment principles are probably beyond yourprehension. Not understanding is fine, Gao Qiang confidently retorted, his tone even carrying a hint of disdain, As long as he can exin the general idea, Ill think it through on my own.
You expect a cultivator to exin their thought process to you? Xu Leigang gave him a speechless nce, Damn you really have some nerve, even more than me! However, his older sister was after all married into the Yuan family, and even though he felt ufortable, he could only endure it. That evening, Xu Leigang hosted a banquet at Funiu Hotel to treat their group, apanied by his two childhood friends. After dinner, Xu Ruofang and Li Ting took a walk in the hotels small garden discussing the days events. Li Ting, somewhat puzzled, asked, What was Lei Gang thinking, to even give up the house? Xu Ruofang certainly couldnt tell her the details; although they were sisters-inw, she didnt even want to tell her own husband about such a disgraceful matter concerning the Xu familyshe didnt mind losing face herself, but it involved the entire family. So all she could do wasugh it off, Why are you thinking so much? The master made other conditions, and if the results arent good, he cant just make demands of you, right? Li Ting felt that made sense, but when she mentioned it to her husband, Yuan Huapeng couldnt help but sigh, This master tsk, at least his brainwashing skills are quite something. Early the next morning, Xu Leigang came over, apologizing that Master Feng had been held up with matters and couldnte to treat Xiao Wei. Yuan Huapengs frustration grew. This trip had involved putting off important work, so he couldnt resist asking, What is the master busy with, and when will he be avable? Xu Leigang shook his head with a troubled expression, How would I dare to ask what hes up to? As for when hell be avable Ill keep inquiring. Yuan Huapeng was so angry he almost spat bloodthe masters airs were surely a bit too much, werent they? There was nothing everyone could do but let Xu Leigang apany them as they spent a day sightseeing in the city. Xu Ruofang did remark that the changes in Zhengyang City over the years were indeed significant. The day passed doing nothing much, and when Xu Leigang hurried over the next day saying Master Feng still had matters to attend to, Yuan Huapeng couldnt hold back any longer. How about this, we wait for him at the vi?
When everyone rushed to the vi and rang the doorbell for a good while with no response, Xu Leigang went to ask at the gatehouse, only to learn that Feng Jun had indeed driven out early that morning. Yuan Huapeng was a man of his word; having decided to wait, he stayed put at the vis entrance, even ordering Gao Qiang to buy some food for them to eat right there. By the afternoon, light rain began to fall, and everyone sat in the seven-seater minivan Xu Leigang had driven, continuing their wait. The atmosphere became somewhat awkward; people chatted idly to pass the time, but everyone felt a bit embarrassed, except for the eight- or nine-year-old child Yuan Youwei, who was engrossed in his tablet, oblivious to the tension. This waitsted until after five oclock, as the sky grew darker and the rain showed no sign of stopping. Yuan Huapeng nced at Xu Leigang, Lei Gang, cant we call Master Feng again? He spoke the words Master Feng, but by now it was just a title; he felt like he was about to explode. Xu Leigang frowned, just about to speak, when his eyes suddenly lit up, Master Feng is back. Not far ahead, a silver Passat was slowly approaching; it was the familiar license te. Feng Jun was surprised to see a minivan parked in front of his vi. He honked the horn and waited. When there was no response, he rolled down the window to inquire. Unexpectedly, as soon as the minivans door opened, a plump figure jumped out nimbly and rushed over, President Feng youre finally back. Xu Leigang had intended to say Master Feng, but saw there was another person in the car, a woman he had never seen before, not the squad leader, so he decisively changed his address. Hmm, Feng Jun nodded his head, Didnt I say I was busy today? Why are you still here? As soon as he finished asking, he saw two men also exit the minivan and walk over in the rain, standing silently in front of the car.
Realizing there was an issue, Feng Jun casually waved his hand, Alright, lets go in and talk. The vis automatic gate opened, and the two cars drove in one after the other. Everyone alighted and entered the house. Yuan Huapeng and Gao Qiang remained silent, but Xu Ruofang scrutinized the girl by Master Fengs side with a slightly frowned browthe girls appearance and figure were decent, but a shame about the heavy aura of vanity, Master; you dont seem to be very discriminating in your tastes. Only Li Ting reached out to greet him respectfully, Master, its good to finally meet you. Hello, Feng Jun shook hands with her and then turned to Xu Leigang, Please wait a moment Lao Xu, whats going on here? I clearly told you I was busy today. Chapter 202: 202 Unlucky Chapter 202: Unlucky ` Facing Feng Juns question, Xu Leigang felt it was too difficult to be a person. He had been fawning over Master Feng and was very polite to people from the capital. Yet somehow, without knowing how, things had turned out this way. But he couldnt lose his temper, and could only offer a wry smile as he exined, Its justeveryone is a bit impatient, arent they? At this, it was Feng Juns turn to be at a loss for words. After a pause, he replied slowly, Lao Xu, as you know, I havent managed to get my medical license yet. Impatient or not, we have to wait. Does he need a medical license? No, a cultivator treating someone doesnt need such a license to prove their profession is Immortal. What Feng Jun meant was clear: Im not a doctor, and I have no obligation or responsibility to treat others. He was truly annoyed nowit wasnt as if he had gone out of his way to treat these people. Helping them out was a favor, not helping was his right. What was the point of blocking the door to coerce him?
If you really want me to lend a hand, then dont block the door. Deliver the goods from Myanmar first, and see if I dont hurry to treat youas long as I owe someone, I make it a priority to repay them quickly. No license? Gao Qiang spoke up, his question sharp with sarcasm, You practice medicine without a license? Feng Jun gave him a look and blinked, asking in confusion, Did you see me practice medicine? Gao Qiang was taken aback but still directly stated, Helping people lose weight, using medicine, doesnt that count as practicing medicine? Feng Jun frowned slightly, a touch of displeasure in his voice, The drug for helping people lose weight could be considered a health product. What Im curious about now isdo you think I shouldnt help Xu Leigang, or are you trying to stop me from helping others? His tone was icy, but Gao Qiang,mitted to his role as the exposer of fakes, certainly didnt care about this. In fact, ever since he started targeting fake traditional Chinese medicine, he had seen too many chatans and their tricks. Chatans never admit to being chatans, and guilty people arent usually numerous. Most of the time, they appear extraordinarily confident, using their aura to suppress others. This man in front of him was most likely one of them. So, Gao Qiang simply watched him with a mocking smile, speaking in a tone that suggested he saw right through him, Im just inquiring about your qualifications to practice medicine. After all, Xiao Wei is just a child, shouldnt I? Li Ting was rather displeased with his words, but since he was ostensibly acting for Xiao Weis benefit, she could only watch silently. Xu Leigang snorted coldly, he was embarrassed to confront Yuan Huapeng directly, but there was no need to be polite to this guy, Kid, did someone hire you to check medical qualifications? I just asked casually, Gao Qiang spread his hands with a carefree reply, Why would I be qualified to deal with that? Xu Leigang gave him a cold look which clearly conveyed the message: So you know youre not qualified? Gao Qiang remained unruffled, though. He hade to y the viin, and besides, when facing a chatan is politeness ever effective? Now Feng Jun was getting annoyed. He looked at Xu Leigang, If you dont trust me, then lets just forget it. Why force it? Alright, nevermind him, Im the childs mother, Li Ting finally spoke up. She sped her hands together, very politely adding, Master Feng, I must trouble you once more. Only then did Feng Jun sense that not everyone on the other side shared the same opinion. Regardless, with the childs mother supporting him, he couldnt firmly refuse. Not to mention, he was still hoping to receive benefits from them.
So he made his position clear, I dont have medical qualifications, nor do I have the responsibility or obligation to help you. But out of respect for a mother, I agree to help you out. Now I ask does anyone object? Nobody else spoke up, but Gao Qiang opened his mouth again, Xiao Wei is just a child, and I request to observe the entire process. He had initially wanted an exnation of the principles, but seeing Feng Juns upromising stance, he had to settle for the next best thingfor now. He knew his request might not be granted, so he nced at Yuan Huapengits always me ying the bad guy; shouldnt you step up a little?
Yuan Huapeng felt somewhat ashamed by that look, and being a second-generation, had somewhat typical traits of one. Consequently, he spoke up clearly, Master Feng, hes just watching. Its not like your unique skills can be easily stolen, right? Trying to steal my methods? Feng Junughed derisively, Im not targeting anyone here, but let me say never mind, saying too much hurts feelings. Ill just say this: if you insist on watching, then I have to apologize. After saying that, he turned to Xu Leigang, Ive really given you a lot of face. Xu Leigang was thoroughly irritated, ring at Gao Qiang, Whats the big deal if you cant watch? You little whippersnapper, on my turf, its not your ce to throw tantrums! His words also implied a reproach towards Yuan Huapeng, indicating his extreme frustrationIve already been very polite to the Yuan Family people. You keep silent, and when you do speak, youre basically supporting that guy. Who the hell are you pping in the face? After speaking, he ignored Yuan Huapeng and turned to Li Ting, Sis, what do you think? ` Li Ting hesitated for a moment, thinking of what Xu Ruofang had previously saidthat Master Feng still needed herand finally nodded, Well of course I trust Master Feng. Yuan Huapeng kept a stern face and said nothing, but internally heforted himselfif there really were no effectster on, it wouldnt be toote for him to erupt. After all, in a family, there should always be someone to y the good cop and bad cop, Feng Jun looked around and spoke in a deep voice, Finally, lets confirm one more time, does anyone object? This time, not only did Yuan Huapeng remain silent, but even Gao Qiang didnt make a sound, only watching him with an icy stare. In fact, Feng Jun wasnt actually happy. If not for the fact that he really needed a batch of military supplies to ensure his safety in the different ne, he would have walked away long agodo they really think I have so many Body Tempering Pills that I dont know where to put them? Seeing that everyone remained silent, he then spoke up, Lao Xu, go send Manager Chang off Its raining outside.
Xu Leigang nced at the stunning woman, then at Feng Jun, and with a grin full of insinuation said, Thisdy is she your assistant as well? Feng Jun gave him a look and replied resentfully, Stop joking, this is my business partner, yeah business partner. In the past few days, he hadnt been having such a great time. Ever since that time with Sister Hong, she hadnt shown him any favor anymore. If it had been a random encounter at a bar, even after a friendly match, Feng Jun wouldnt be too concerned about the other persons reactionthey both had physical needs, get it done, and it was generally understood that you part ways at dawn. But Sister Hong wasnt just anybody; she was not only his once gorgeous superior but also his current business partner. Of course, what haunted his mind the most was her infinite charm, which truly intoxicated him. All in all, he felt that if he couldntpletely conquer this woman, it would be a regret in his life. These days, he had found various excuses to get in touch with Sister Hong, but she was always cool towards him, indifferent even to the next step in their possible cooperation. Feng Jun was also a bit displeased and bluntly told her the day before yesterday that he was going to discuss a partnership with Wu Jianguo and his sonthats right, the one involving buying the barren hills in Zhengyang Suburb. As for why he didnt want to buy it before and why he did nowits my prerogative, I have the money, and if I want to buy, Ill buy. Sister Hong was still tepid in her response, so Feng Jun outright said, If youre busy, go ahead, Ill find someone else to apany me to buy. So who to ask? After some thought, he came up with Manager Chang. He was a bit inmed these days, and the desire stirred by his recent intimacy with Sister Hong made it hard to stop once it had begunsome things, once started, are not easily halted. He didnt think he needed to halt it anyway. He used to know how to release pent-up needs; he couldnt possibly be more restrained with age. Since he didnt make any promises to Zhang Weihong, there was no need to stay chaste for her, right?
In fact, Feng Jun now highly doubted whether he would ever meet a girl worth making such a promise to. Anyway, he had managed to smoothly make an appointment with Manager Chang yesterday, and she had actively helped him get in touch with some people, estimated the value of the barren hills, and carefully checked the contracting procedures to avoid any loopholes. Today, the two of them spent the entire day busy on the barren hills. Since it was raining, Manager Chang suggested that they head back earlier. Feng Jun knew that Performance Bar didnt start working until eight oclock, and the lobby manager could arrive by seven-thirty and that would be sufficient. So he suggested that it was still early and that they might as well go to his ce to have some food? Manager Chang hesitated and said that with the rain so heavy, it was better to head back to the city center first. However, when she found out that Feng Juns residence was in Peach Blossom Valley, she no longer objectedit would only require a slight detour. While driving into the residential area, Feng Juns hand had already slipped under Manager Changs trench coat hem and rested on her leg. She seemedpletely unaware, chatting andughing with him as if his hand wasnt on her leg. Seeing her reaction, Feng Jun immediately understood. Based on his experience, she didnt mind having a friendly match with him, and it would be the familiar kind, devoid of any pretense or coyness. What he liked most was this kind of clear-cut fast food rtionship, with no psychological burdens on either side. So you can imagine his mood when he encountered Xu Lei and others blocking his door. In the time that followed, the fact that he could maintain a normal conversation was quite an aplishment.
Now that he had decided to take action, he still needed to take care of Manager Chang properly because once he started the treatment, there would not only be some noise but also a considerable dyhe and Manager Chang only had a simple sexual rtionship, so there was no need for her to stick around and watch. After Manager Chang entered the house, she remained silent. Seeing a stout man now ready to escort her away, she obediently followed him out. The rest seated in the living room didnt know what to say. Feng Jun waved to Yuan Youwei and spoke with a smile, Little buddy,e, how about ying a game with uncle? (Regarding the mibeling of younger brother-inw in yesterdays chapter, Wind made a mistake. I dont know how I got it wrong, but it should have been younger uncle. I apologize for that. However, its troublesome to modify already uploaded VIP chapters because it requires contacting the editor. Everyone, please bear with it for now. I will correct itter. Its the end of the year, so Im calling for monthly votes.) Chapter 203: 203 Found the Right One (First Update to Celebrate Chief lyy011) Chapter 203: Found the Right One (First Update to Celebrate Chief lyy011) Seeing Feng Jun speaking with a smile, Yuan Youwei couldnt help but change his expression. He was twelve years old this year, and although spoiled considerably at home, he already knew beforeing here what he was going to face, and he was very clear that he had no choice but toply. However, even so, he still looked sidelong at his mother, his eyes filled with a plea for help. Faced with her sons plea for help, Li Ting decisively chose to ignore it, as she didnt want her leniency to ruin all their efforts. Xu Ruofang, on the other hand, smiled slightly at the young boy, Xiao Wei, be good. Uncle is helping you lose weight. Wouldnt you like to be a handsome young man who makes the girls scream for you? Yuan Youwei pursed his lips, and muttered softly, Whats so great about screaming? Matching social and financial status is whats most important. Feng Jun took him into a room on the second floor, while Xu Ruofang turned her head to look at Li Ting, speaking in astonishment, Matching social and financial status Are kids these days so mature? Or is this how you usually educate him? Kids just repeat what they hear, Li Ting spoke with a smile, Hes a boy. I usually dont teach him deliberately, but among his ssmates, many parents work within the system. Upon hearing this, Xu Ruofang nodded in sudden understanding, With ssmates like that no wonder then. But Li Ting nced at her husband, and then snorted, However, if his obesity cant be cured, wanting a match of social and financial status will just be wishful thinking.
It was evident that she was also quite dissatisfied with her husbands performance todayyou were brought along to Funiu, not to cause trouble! However, before she could finish speaking, a scream came from the room upstairs, Ah~! Li Tingsplexion immediately changed, as she anxiously looked toward Xu Ruofang, This is It will be a bit painful, the Eldest Sister of the Xu Family reassured her without betraying any emotion, Lei Gang once said that he was very much in pain too, but it didnt take long Just endure and it will be over. Thest two sentences were made up, because she too was a mother and could understand a mothers concern for her child, so she could only offer suchforting words. The scream had resounded just that once, followed by silence. Li Ting waited and then asked in confusion, Just that one time? However, as soon as her question came out, another earth-shattering wail echoed, Ah~~~ This time it wasnt just a single instance, but a continuous session. Although the room door was closed and the sound wasnt very loud, everyone could easily imagine the pain Yuan Youwei was suffering through at the moment. Li Tingsplexion turned deathly pale in an instant, her hands tightly twisted together, her chest heaving rapidly. Yuan Huapengs expression also changed slightly, but he, after all, was a man, and quickly regained control over his emotionsbeforeing, he knew Xiao Wei would face this hardship, and since he was mentally prepared, he wouldnt let his emotions overwhelm his reason. Li Ting stared at her watch, wishing she could jump inside it to forcefully push the hands forward. In her entire life, she had never felt time pass so slowlynot even when she was giving birth to Xiao Wei, because back then, there was the sweet anticipation, which didnt make time seem so extended. She stared at the second hand on her watch, almost grinding her teeth as it made five rotations. Those five minutes, for her, felt as long as five centuries. After only five minutes, she almost instantly spoke up, Sister-inw, this should be about enough, right? Xu Ruofang gave her a nce and patted her shoulder lightly, Ting, you are anxious. Dont think too much, okay? Trust in the master. Speaking of the master, Master Feng showed up. The door on the second floor opened, and Feng Jun walked out effortlessly before casually closing the door behind him. He descended the staircase, sweeping a nce over everyone, and then went to the water dispenser to get two cups of hot water. Li Ting couldnt contain herself any longer and asked, Master, how much longer will it take? Feng Jun nced at her, pondered for a moment, and answered indifferently, About half an hour.
Half an hour? Li Ting felt her body go weak, nearly slipping under the sofa. How could you measure time in hours, is that not too cruel? Master, can you make it faster? Hes just a child. Feng Jun didnt even look at her, and ced the two cups on a side table, saying impassively, No. His words were t, but carried an unquestionable tone. Li Ting wanted to say more, but Yuan Huapeng spoke up, Is there anyone else in that room now?
A mans concerns are always different from a womans. Seeing Feng Jun leave the room while his son was still screaming, he naturally wanted to know what was happening inside. No one is there, Feng Jun didnt hide anything and answered very frankly, Ive secured him in ce. I want to see him, Yuan Huapeng said resolutely, in an authoritative tone, He is still at an age needing guardianship. By now, Feng Jun was thoroughly irritated. Facing thismanding tone, he simply spat out two words, No way! It must be! Yuan Huapeng stood up suddenly, fixing his stare on him, You have to understand the heart of a father! Feng Jun waved his hand impatiently, It is exactly because I understand that Im not allowing any of you to watch If youre not satisfied after this treatment, you can choose to give up, but for this time, what I say goes. Yuan Huapengs forehead veins bulged, his fists clenched tightly, and he spoke through gritted teeth, You know, right now hes unattended! Feng Juns face darkened, I said Ive got him pinned down, any problems will be on me! How can your lifepare with my sons? Yuan Huapeng snorted coldly in his heart and jerked his chin at Gao Qiang, Xiao Gao, go up and check the situation. You see, Xiao Gao was not only a debunker of traditional Chinese medicine but also a retired Special Forces soldier. Gao Qiang had been impatient for a while, and upon hearing Yuan Huapengs words, he lifted his foot and quickly jogged toward the stairs. But after only a couple of steps, he found the master blocking his way, so without a second thought, he raised his hand to push him aside, Move! His push was a careful one, the force was quite substantial, and ordinary people couldnt withstand it.
If the other party dared to fight back, he had various ways to respond, with the most extreme option being a lethal strike. However, this time, he didnt get the chance to use any technique. All he felt was a blur before his eyes, and his body involuntarily soared into the air, internally crying out, Damn it! This feeling wasnt new to him; he knew he had encountered an extremely powerful opponent who could suppress himpletely. Back in the day, his first Special Forces instructor had given him this same sensation. It wasnt until hended that he thought of using the momentum to lessen the force. To his astonishment, he found himselfnding on both feet. Nevertheless, the force from his body was enormous, making him unwillingly stagger back three steps before he stabilized his stance. Having regained hisposure, Gao Qiang was horrified to discover that he had been ejected out of the vis main door. Initially standing at the entrance, after retreating three steps, he found himself near the steps, and one more step back would have sent him tumbling down. Meanwhile, fine strands of rain had already begun to fall on his cheeks. Stunned and enraged, he wanted to charge back through the main door. However, as soon as he looked up, he saw a pair of eyes inside the vi staring coldly at him, as if looking at a dead man. He felt no murderous intent, but relying on his Special Forces intuition, he was certain that if he tried to continue the struggle, the other party wouldnt hesitate to kill him, as effortlessly as one might kill a chicken. As to why there was no murderous aura, the reason was simple: does an ordinary person need to summon murderous intent to kill a chicken? When they want to kill, they just do it. Thats how Gao Qiang felt, but the other three people in the room witnessed a miraculous scene.
Xiao Gao wanted to go upstairs, then President Feng stepped forward to stop him, and Xiao Gao, without hesitation, reached out to push All of this was understandable to everyone. What followed was something the trio didnt understand at all. Inexplicably, Xiao Gao was sent flying backwards, somersaulting and crashing into the rooms door several meters away. What baffled them further was that the tightly closed door swung open just as he was flying backwards. Then, Xiao Gao flew outside, miraculouslynding on both feet. After that, Xiao Gao stumbled back several steps, ring into the house, but not daring to charge back in. If it hadnt been for their certainty that Gao Qiang was personally invited by Yuan Huapeng, they would have almost thought he was an actor hired by Feng Jun, and a very unprofessional one at thateven if it was a performance, theres no need for such exaggeration, right? The terrifying part was, this was not a performance! In that moment, the room fell silentif one didnt ount for the screamsing from the second floor. It took a good half minute before Yuan Huapeng managed to speak with difficulty, What do you mean by this Master Feng? He was also frightened out of his wits. An esteemed Special Forces soldier was thrown seven or eight meters away, instantaneously! He had to admit that this master in front of him truly deserved the title, at least in the realm ofbat. However, the more this was the case, the more he felt the need to stand up. Members of the Yuan Family might lose, but they must not cower.
Feng Jun gazed at him coldly, took out a cigarette, lit it up, and took a couple of leisurely puffs before slowly speaking, This is my turf, my word isw. If you dont want treatment, you can leave, but dont flex your muscles on my patch ofnd! Yuan Huapeng was speechless, so was Li Ting, and Gao Qiang stood outside, not even daring to re-enter the door. At this point, only Xu Ruofang spoke up, Please forgive them, Master Feng. They are just a bit overly concerned for their child, which is human nature. Feng Jun nced at her disdainfully and chuckled, A towering tree grow from a greenhouse? If I didnt temporarilyck the means to obtain military hardware, these parents who only know how to protect their offspring would have been told to roll as far away as possible by now. As he spoke, the wailing from upstairs continued. Still, no one else spoke up to dispute his words. Li Ting normally couldnt stand such talk, but at this moment, she thought: This time, we really did find the right person! (The first update, congrattions to League Master lyy011, seeking monthly tickets) Chapter 204: 204 Sensible (2nd Update) Chapter 204: Sensible (2nd Update) After Feng Junshed out, no one spoke in the room for a long while until Gao Qiang quietly walked in. Seeing the Yuan Huapeng couple looking helpless, Xu Ruofang felt somewhat sympathetic and took the initiative to speak, Master Feng, about this shouldnt you go up and check on Youwei? Feng Jun could of course sense that the Eldest Sister of the Xu Family had always been kind to him. Hearing her question, he then took it upon himself to exin, I could have been watching him all along, its just that I feared you Yuans couldnt remainposed, so I took the opportunity toe out and pour him two sses of water. Hearing this, Yuan Huapeng, despite feeling anxious, couldnt help but internally criticize: If you had made that clear earlier, wouldnt everything have been all right? Focused on ming others, he never considered whether they, with their arrogance, would have epted it if Feng Junruo had given them a heads-up. Of course, it wasnt that Feng Jun worried they wouldnt ept it, hence he didnt bother to exin. Compared to the Yuan Family, his pride was not inferiordoes a person like me need to exin my actions to you? In any case, youre going to pay after seeing the treatments effects. I could exin all I want, but its better to let the facts speak for themselves. Upon hearing this, Xu Ruofang gave a slight nod, So you were pouring water for Youwei, ah. I had forgotten; Lei Gang also mentioned that he sweated a lot after taking the medication. You shouldve told us earlier, Second Sister-in-Law, Li Ting said softly with a hint ofint, You made use across as so rude. Xu Ruofang heard this and couldnt help but internally purse her lipsI could have said something earlier, but would my conceited brother-inw listen to a womans words?
Of course, she hadnt spoken up earlier not because she wanted to hide her ignorance, but because she had also been negligent, Lei Gang didnt want to talk much about it. He respects Master Feng a lot things like sweating, he just mentioned it in passing. I dont need any special respect from others, Feng Jun actually spoke up, casually stating, I just believe that everyone is equal. No one is inherently superior to another. If you wish tomunicate its best done on equal footing. The room fell silent once again, equalmunication was there none before? Could it be that only by kneeling down to speak would suffice? After a while, Gao Qiang gathered his courage, took two steps forward, and respectfully inquired, May I ask, Master Feng what is the principle behind your weight loss method? His inquiry was genuine, and his demeanor extremely respectfulYou want equalmunication, will this appease you? Feng Jun nced at him indifferently, Arent you checking my medical credentials anymore? As for your question, I have nothing to disclose. I am helping the child lose weight, and you are procuring supplies for me; its merely an equal exchange. I am under no obligation to tell you more. But Gao Qiangs mouth moved hesitantly, and in the end, he still voiced a disagreement, But this concerns the childs treatment. Exining the principle would reduce many misunderstandings. does a principle hold more persuasive power than the treatments effectiveness? Feng Jun took out another cigarette and lit it, If you had provided the supplies first, perhaps I might have considered exining the principle. But you did not do so. Not see the effects yet provide supplies for you? Have you gone mad? Yuan Huapeng thought this person was somewhat unreasonabledo you really think military procurement is something anyone can engage in? However, it was as if Feng Jun heard his inner thoughts, nced at him sideways, and continued to speak indifferently. Perhaps you think your supplies are quite special, but how can you be certain that my pills are not unique? To tell you the truth, were it not for the fact that I currentlyck simr connections, and were it not for Lei Gangs sake, with your attitudes, you couldnt afford to hire my services! He emphasized currentlyck connections twice, which sounded like giving away leverage, not knowing how to negotiatehow can one reveal their trump card when in need of help? But Yuan Huapeng understood very clearly; this was an unmistakable warning I value the supplies you promised, and after youve seen the effectiveness, if you think of muddling through, then consider the consequences for yourself. And he had to admit, just based on the other partys approach alone, such words were not excessive. Feng Jun offered his exnation, and those present finally fell into silence. Regardless of what they were thinking, his logic was sound; the only differencey in whose perspective they considered the matter from. About half an hourter, the screams within the house finally ceased. Li Ting nced at her watch, Thirty-three minutes Master Feng, does this mean its over now? Feng Jun did not answer her but instead went upstairs and pushed open a bedroom door to look inside, then he gave a slight nod, You maye in now. The other four hurried upstairs in session: Li Ting, Yuan Huapeng, Gao Qiang, and Xu Ruofang. Li Ting took one look and began to cry. Her son was wearing only his underwear, lying on a specially-made bed, with his hands, feet, and head encircled by round metal rings that allowed him to move only two to three centimeters.
Beneath him, there was only a single white sheet on the bed, which was now drenched with sweat, even leaving puddles at the foot of the bed from sweat trickling down the sheet. Yuan Youwei had been closing his eyes, but then he suddenly opened them, and upon seeing his mother at the door, he couldnt help but cry out, Mom, his voice was incredibly hoarse. Yuan Huapeng, hearing this cry, couldnt stop the corners of his mouth from twitching, and his heart clenched tightly as his eyes began to moisten slightly. The child has really suffered! Li Ting felt unbearably heartbroken, but mindful of previous lessons, she turned to look at Feng Jun, Master, can he be released now?
Itd be best to wait another three to five minutes, Feng Jun pondered before speaking, Let him adjust a little first. Although Yuan Youwei was spoiled from a young age, he was surprisingly resolute at this moment. With a hoarse and weak voice, he said, Mom, Im already much better, just wait a bit longer Its not a big deal. Li Tings tears rolled down her cheeks, but because of Feng Juns tyranny, she didnt dare to step forward. Five minutester, Yuan Youwei was let down, not only severely dehydrated but also covered in a thickyer of greasy, yellowish-brown film. It was at this time that Xu Leigang finally arrived back after seeing off Manager Chang. Seeing Yuan Youwei, who had juste downstairs, gulping down water, he first paused, then nodded with a smile, You held on? Thats really not easy. Li Tings anger exploded upon seeing him, Lei Gang, why didnt you say earlier that the treatment would be so painful? If Id told you, you might not have agreed, Xu Leigang answered with a cheeky smile, It was not easy to persuade Master Feng to take action In a couple of days, youll thank me. His return eased the atmosphere considerably, and he even suggested that Yuan Huapeng take his son for a bath, The toxins expelled are smelly; its best to wash them off as soon as possible After taking a bath, Yuan Youweis spirits were much better, and he loudlyined of hunger. However, his hoarse voice was not going to improve anytime soon. Xu Leigang at this moment was curious about the bed on the second floor, When did you get this bed? It kind of looks like a Dragon Phoenix Bed? The Dragon Phoenix Bed, also known as the He Huan Bed, is a type of furniture that aids in romantic activities, to avoid further exnation. Even Feng Jun, thick-skinned as he was, couldnt help but cough awkwardly at these words, You sure recognize everything, dont you? I bought this bed especially for the little guys treatment and made some modifications It was the easiest kind of bed to alter.
That makes sense, Xu Leigang nodded, then called out loudly to Li Ting, Look, Master Feng specially crafted this bed for Youwei, its really considerate. Li Tings mouth twitched at thement, unsure of what to say. Just then, Yuan Youwei, freshly bathed, came out, and she asked anxiously, Master, what can Youwei eat now? Stick to easily digestible food, Feng Jun provided the answer, As for how much, dont worry about it let him have as much as he wants. So, will we eat here? Xu Leigang looked towards Yuan Huapeng, probing. He knew that this man was the decision-maker among the group and a very thoughtful one at that. Yuan Huapeng hesitated slightly. After the events that had just transpired, it was difficult for him to swallow his pride, but when he had washed his son earlier, he was shocked to findyer uponyer of greasiness on Youweis body. He had to use soap four times to fully remove the greasiness. He had bathed his son many times before and, despite Youweis obese appearance, he was still in his teenage years. No matter how overweight, he didnt have as much body grease as middle-aged men, who, no matter how skinny, always had some greasiness. But even for greasy middle-aged men, bathing didnt require four rounds of soap. Two rounds would already indicate a sufficient level of dirtiness. Therefore, it naturally urred to him: could Master Feng be cleansing his marrow and changing his tendons? You cant deny the extensive readership and profound influence of martial arts novels in Huaxia. He was already feeling a bit regretful about his impoliteness, and after discovering this, he felt even more remorseful. So for him, all that was needed now was a step down, and Xu Leigang was conveniently offering him one. He hesitated briefly, about to take the opportunity to apologize formally, but then Li Ting spoke up, Its already quitete, lets not disturb Master Feng any longer, Lei Gang, you keep Masterpany.
It was indeed gettingte, Feng had returned after five, and it was already seven oclock. She helped her child get dressed and took him to the door, waiting for her husband to borrow Xu Leigangs car. Unexpectedly, just as she stepped out, Yuan Huapeng followed suit, whispering, Whats the matter, arent we eating here? You have the nerve to ask me? Li Ting nced at him indignantly, You were hesitating and not speaking, so I helped you decline Its not to criticize you, but its mealtime, such a good opportunity to get closer. Yuan Huapeng was utterly speechless. So, its because of me? After a long while, he sighed, Is that really what you think of me, that Im so thoughtless? My husband is of course thoughtful, Li Ting, very attentive to her husbands feelings and not wishing to provoke him excessively, expressed her understanding instead, In the end, we have to see the results. Theres no need for you to humble yourself before theyre evident. Yuan Huapeng looked up at the sky, letting the fine rain fall upon his face, and felt an urge to cry: My virtuous wife, you really dont have to be so considerate! Chapter 205: 205 How to be an Internet Celebrity (Three more updates for monthly passes) Chapter 205: How to be an Inte Celebrity (Three more updates for monthly passes) Hua Peng had already concluded in his heart: Feng Juns treatment must be effective. Weight loss isnt something you can see results from in a single day, but he was certain that Master Feng was definitely a remarkable person. Just the fact that this man could easily subdue Gao Qiang and perform Bone Marrow Cleansing and Tendon Changing for his son was enough to warrant such a title. As for the detoxification mentioned by others, it was simply keeping up with the timesafter all, the essence of Bone Marrow Cleansing and Tendon Changing and detoxification for beauty is not much different; such a low-key exnation also matched the demeanor of a true expert. It was still too early to see the results of the weight loss treatment for Xiao Wei, but just by looking at Xu Leigang, Hua Peng understood. If the weight loss was not effective, and if they were not sure that Feng Jun was a true expert, would Xu Leigang foolishly offer hisrge vi for others to live in? Keep in mind, his family of three was still squeezed into a small three-bedroom apartment. In fact, the Youngest of the Xu Family was not foolish nor did he have any intention of deceiving the Yuan Family. He had emphasized several times how amazing Master Feng was, but sadly, not a single one of his listeners took his words to heart. Hua Peng realized the awe of Feng Jun and wanted to apologize, but unfortunately, his wife took it upon herself to refuse dining at the others home, fearing that it would be too embarrassing for him. At that moment, Third Master Yuans sorrow flowed like a river, yet he couldnt evenin about his wife.
In the end, it was Xu Leigang who drove them, all five people, back to the hotel, fully demonstrating the enthusiasm of andlord. Two dayster, Hua Peng and his wife were finally able to confirm that their child had indeed lost about three pounds. Despite eating quite a bit in the past two days, his weight did not rebound; instead, it gradually dropped another pound or so. Most importantlyhis spirits were also much brighter. Through inquiries with Xu Leigang, they learned that one pill needed to be taken in four divided doses, with an interval of three to five days between each dose. It had almost been three days, and the Hua Peng couple hoped to schedule a second treatment session for their son with Master Feng. In fact, even Yuan Youwei himself wished to receive the second treatment as soon as possible. The previous experience was very painful, and his throat had not yet fully recovered, but after the treatment, he truly felt a sense of relief, at least he no longer got out of breath after running just a few extra steps. That relief was not merely physical, but also a refreshing sense of spiritual liberationso this is what unrestrained running felt like, the true manifestation of youth! Therefore, Yuan Youweis stance was very firm, Im not afraid of the pain, that bit of pain is really nothing. The family discussed and agreed, but when it came to their request, Xu Leigang seemed to be in a difficult position, Master Feng has been busytely, did you guys did you upset himst time? Facing this question, Hua Peng had the answer ready; he readily expressed that they had been too concerned about their child and had not shown enough respect for the master, for which they were willing to apologize. Xu Leigang, however, suggested thatst time Master Feng had brought a manager home to have a good time but it was ruined by their disturbance, so this time, it would be better to quietly wait for his message. It was only then that everyone remembered that there indeed was a woman with Feng Junst time; Ruofang even recalled that the woman was quite attractive, unfortunately marked by an air of the nightlife. As for why Xu Leigang knew about this, was it even necessary to ask? He was the one who drove Manager Chang back home. Hua Peng fell silent for a moment, then thoughtfully asked, Does he like those nightclub women? Not really, Xu Leigang shook his head, then thought of Wei Hong, the famous Sister Hong, who also had a good rtionship with Master Feng, Actually hes quite popr with thedies. Li Ting nced at her husband, Director Yuan, if you know any suitable girls, why not introduce a couple to the master? I dont know any beauties, Hua Peng shook his head decisively, The most beautiful woman I know is you. What do you mean is you? Li Ting became furious upon hearing this, It sounds like you regret marrying me, right? Like youre the one who settled. Hua Peng was adept at handling such situations. He didnt answer right away, but lit a cigarette and took several puffs before smiling and saying, Introducing beauties to him should be arranged by thedy Beauties do love to flock together.
Only then did Li Ting purse her lips in satisfaction before speaking up, Lei Gang, what kind of women does Master Feng like? Dont bother, Xu Leigang shuddered in rm, He has more than a few female confidantes. Dont end up offending someone by failing to make a good introduction Id say, just wait patiently for his message. That makes sense, Hua Peng nodded with a smile while his heart continued to ache: I took leave toe here Yet, fortunately, Xu Leigang did not make them wait too long; he called the next day at noon, saying Master Feng would be free that afternoon, bring your child over.
This time, everyones attitude was very proper, and Li Ting even bought a dental brace for her son so that he could bite down hard when in pain, striving not to make too much noise. Originally, she wanted to buy some anesthetic for her son, but considering his young age and worrying about possible nerve damage, she consulted with Master Feng and learned that its best to experience this kind of pain personally, so she gave up the idea. Just like before, after giving Yuan Youwei the pills, Feng Jun left the room and closed the door behind himwhat followed was nothing more than the little guys shrieks and yells. Whats there to listen to? However, this time, Li Ting was left in the room by himshe repeatedly assured that she just wanted to apany her son and would definitely not do anything inappropriate. Feng Jun was willing to trust her. This woman had always been very courteous to him, and he could understand the mind of a mother. But once he left the room, he really couldnt muster any interest in chatting with Yuan Huapeng and Gao Qiang. These two had indeed expressed their apologies before, but there really wasnt much to talk about. Talk about how to deliver the military goods? Dont make himugh. Afterpleting this deal, he only needed to go to Myanmar to pick up the goods; surely the other party wouldnt dare to welch? So he sat in the living room, idly swiping on his mobile phone, while talking intermittently with the Xu siblings. Xu Leigang chatted with him for a while, and upon noticing his distraction, nced at his mobile phone and then eximed dramatically, No way, Master Feng, youre on Weibo? Feng Jun nced at him, Whats with that reaction? Why cant I be on Weibo? Its a good way to pass the time when Im bored. But Xu Leigang wasnt going to pass up any opportunity to ingratiate himself with the master and immediately said, Ive registered an ount too, whats your ID? Ill follow you. Eh, it doesnt matter, Feng Jun sighed disinterestedly, Ive got only about a dozen followers, and if theyre not advertising, they are from hookup groups or something; posting on Weibo feels like ying a single-yer game, quite dull. He registered on Weibo because, during hisst battle with the Innate Expert Luo Wendao, he wasnt sure what strategy to use and thought about developing his Weibo to attract some followers, so he could ask for help online,ter on.
But since Luo Wendao was already defeated and he became busy with other things, he didnt put much effort into it. His ID wasnt verified and he didnt have much fame to start with, experiencing the single-yer version of Weibo was unsurprisingly normal. Currently, Feng Jun had nothing in particr to ask for help with and couldnt think of anything he might need help with in the future, so he didnt focus much on Weibo, considering it more like reading the news asionally. When Gao Qiang heard this, his eyebrows shot up, Master Feng, I have over five thousand followers. Although its not a lot, thements and shares are very high. I can follow you and help share your posts. As someone dedicated to exposing fakes, he certainly needed tforms for publicity, and Weibo was one of them. However, his Weibo was not particrly well managed; his main following was on his WeChat public ount, which had already crossed fifty thousand. Feng Jun looked at him and after considering for a moment, shook his head, Forget it, I havent even figured out what content to post yet. I can rmend you, Gao Qiang was sincerely eager to please, I can vouch that youre a reliable doctor no, that your weight loss treatment is incredibly effective. With my reputation as a guarantee, it will still move quite a few people. Feng Jun looked at him helplessly, Do I need to move them? He hoped to have some followers, but he would never be a weight loss therapist just for that. Gao Qiang was momentarily at a loss for words. He had heard these past few days that Master Feng didntck money and controlled important sources of jade. How could such an esteemed figure be willing to reveal his secrets on Weibo? It was only because of the lucky Yuan Family having a rtive like Xu Leigang that they could afford to ask Master Feng to take actionand even then, he seemed somewhat reluctant. Upon hearing this, Xu Leigangughed, So Master Feng, what are you using Weibo for, if not to look at social news?
Of course, I also want to be an inte celebrity, Feng Jun said, spreading his hands with a hint of helplessness, but I dont want to be harassed by others Sounds contradictory, doesnt it? No, its not contradictory, Gao Qiang was the one to respond, It all depends on how you see yourself. If you position yourself as a wealthy man, all you need to do is share some giveaway posts. Master Feng is definitely wealthy. Hes a millionaire, Xu Leigang stated confidently, But thats so blunt and low-ss, isnt it? Hmm, Feng Jun nodded; he knew that sharing giveaway posts could attract followers but he was innately against doing sonot because he was reluctant to spend the money, but because it really affected his image. You could also change your positioning, Gao Qiang talked expertly about such matters since he wasmitted to exposing fakes; how could he not have studied publicity? The key is, what you want to be The rest can be outsourced to a professionalpany. Thats true, Xu Leigang nodded without hesitation, These days, if you have money, someone can be found to do anything for you. Poor people need to do a lot to be an inte celebrity, but wealthy people just need to throw money at it. (Third update here, calling for monthly tickets.) Chapter 206: 206: Heartbeat (First Update to Celebrate Alliance Leader Yi Ke) Chapter 206: Heartbeat (First Update to Celebrate Alliance Leader Yi Ke) About the inte celebrity matter, there wasnt much discussion, because before long, the second treatment session was over. This time around, the Yuan Family fully absorbed the lessons from their previous experience, and they had someone book a table at a nearby recuperation center. The recuperation center at Peach Blossom Valley was extremely well-known, having hosted leaders and power brokers multiple times. Although the military district had since withdrawn from this sector, the recuperation center remained because the area was being developed into a tourist zone, and even a batch of new buildings had been constructed. The food here tasted quite good, but that was all, just quite good, with the key point being one word: expensive! And dont even start on the price; ordinary folks looking to dine here had to make reservations in advance, otherwise, even if you could see empty seats inside, they might not wee walk-ins. The recuperation center wasnt far from Feng Juns vi, a little over a kilometer and not quite two, close enough to walk directly there. Feng Jun initially had no interest in joining for the meal, but Yuan Huapeng mentioned that within a day or two, he would be heading back. After spending so many days with his son, he needed to return to work. He hoped that during his absence, Master Feng would take good care of Li Ting and Yuan Youwei. Master Fengs tolerance was like a spring, sometimes it was big, sometimes small. Originally, he didnt care much for Yuan Huapeng and Gao Qiangs attitude, but their actions were just a bit arrogant, not necessarily motivated by any ill intentions. Besides, having stepped in to help regte Yuan Youweis body, like most people, once they had helped someone, they felt a kinship towards them, bing slightly more tolerant towards those rted to the person they had helped. Of course, the most crucial factor was the change in Yuan Huapeng and Gao Qiangs attitude, which made Feng Jun feel that forgiving them once wasnt a big deal.
The meal went from six thirty to eight oclock, with Yuan Huapeng, Gao Qiang, and Xu Leigang each outdrinking the other. Even Yuan Youwei, that twelve-year-old brat, drained a cup of liquor with Feng Jun without changing color. That one cup held at least 125 milliliters. Unexpectedly, the kid was quite the hearty drinker. By eight oclock, the four men were a bit tipsy. Yuan Huapeng nced at Feng Jun, Master Feng, I want to discuss something with you can we step out for a smoke? The two men left the private room and chose an unupied table in the hall. Gao Qiang swiftly followed after, motioning to the waiter to bring over three cups of tea. This independent hall wasnt veryrge, with only about twenty or so tables. At present, only three tables were upied with diners, all tucked away in corners. The wait staff were ustomed to the ways of these VIPs, and promptly brought over three cups of tea. Yuan Huapeng had called Feng Jun out to discuss the details of the military goods, such as the quantity and the method of payment. Yes, for this batch of military goods, Feng Jun was expected to pay. Helping Yuan Youwei with his health had only secured him the right to trade. Does that seem unfair? Actually, its not a big deal. Body Tempering Pills are great for cultivation, but as a weight-loss method, its essentially a luxuryYuan Youweis obesity only posed a potential risk to his health, with no immediate life-threatening defects. Besides, he was a boy, not a girl obsessed with beauty. Once Yuan Huapeng was ready to negotiate on equal footing, he was terrifyingly candid. He rified that payment after delivery didnt follow normal conventionsit had nothing to do with curing Little Wei, as rules are rules. But Xu Leigang was willing to vouch for Feng Jun, and that resolved any issues. How wealthy the Youngest of the Xu Family was, no one knew for sure, but the Yuan Family was aware that he had brought over forty million to Beijing to help Xu Lei out of a bind. Its all about power in this era; without influence, talk is cheap, but with it, one can naturally enjoy a host of privileges. Anyway, such matters were not suitable to be discussed in the private room. Even though no outsiders were there, apart from perhaps a child, discussing such topics in a room full of people seemed imprudent. Gao Qiang listened without speaking, which implicitly proved how much trust the Yuan Family had in him. After the two finished talking, he asked questions about the principles behind the weight-loss pills. He hoped to receive guidance from Feng Jun afterpleting the transaction for the military goodsspending money didnt matter to him. Feng Jun, however, simply smiled without answering, until finally, with no other choice, he implied that even if he exined, Gao Qiang wouldnt understand. Gao Qiang responded undeterred, expressing his willingness to ponder over it slowly. He said he wanted to learn to better identify fakes, not to replicatethey had agreed, after all, that others couldnt learn it. Eventually, he even expressed a desire to take Feng Jun as his mentor and promised to detail the arrangement on Weibo and the WeChat official ount. As Feng Jun was feeling awkward, three girls passed by on the road and heard WeChat official ount. One of the girls turned to look over.
Upon seeing Feng Jun, she paused, and then her gaze fell on Gao Qiang. She couldnt help but let out a surprised eh, Brother Qiang, what are you doing here? Feng Jun rolled his eyes, thinking could there be a mistake, these two actually know each other? The next moment, his heart couldnt help but pound violently for several beats. Gao Qiang, seeing the girl, was slightly taken aback as well, pausing before recognizing her, You are Xiaoyu? Youve grown up to be quite the youngdy.
The girl was none other than Xia Xiaoyu, who smiled sweetly at Gao Qiang, Brother Qiang, youve done pretty well with your official ount, I read it all the time. It seems these two are old acquaintances, with many people in Xia Xiaoyus family serving in the military, including her cousin who is even arade-in-arms with Gao Qiang. In their group ofrades, Gao Qiang was particrly outstanding in terms of physical fitness. After being demobilized, he became somewhat of a maverick, not only practicing traditional Chinese medicine but also exposing frauds in the industry, and even running a WeChat public ount often associated with cultural elites. So, Xia Xiaoyus attention to him had never waned, though it was merely the attention one would pay to someone they were familiar with. Besides, she also liked to learn about knowledge points unknown to her. There werent any other factors involved. When acquaintances meet, theres always plenty to talk about, but after a few words, she still shifted the conversation to Feng Jun, Brother Qiang, how did you get to know Big Boss Feng? You mean Master Feng? Gao Qiang nced at Feng Jun and spoke with a smile, Such a distinguished person, and only youre allowed to know him? Xiaoyu, youre still as domineering as when you were a child. Where have I been domineering, Xia Xiaoyu rolled her eyes and pouted unhappily, and besides, I really didnt know he was such a high-caliber person Is he that impressive? Hmm? Gao Qiangs eyes moved around, looking at Xia Xiaoyu, then at Feng Jun, and a guess formed in his mindcould it be that Xiaoyu has fallen for him? He knew Xia Xiaoyu came from an extremely well-off family and had high standards, but Master Feng wasntcking either. He had capability and wealth, and to top it all off, the guy was quite handsome and exuded a strong masculine charm. At least in his opinion, the two seemed quite well-matched, even if Feng Juns family background seemed a bit inferior. Why did he think so? Because Xia Xiaoyu wouldnt likely directly confront Yuan Huapeng, but Feng Jun would dare to. After thinking it over, Gao Qiang replied with a smile, Master Feng is indeed very impressive. Do you have any misunderstanding about him? Xia Xiaoyu nced at Feng Jun, her eyes flickering slightly, but then she smiled naturally, Hehe, what misunderstanding could there be? Just an old acquaintance.
Though Gao Qiang was of military background, having engaged in the business of exposing frauds, he naturally learned how to read people. He suspected that Xia Xiaoyu might be harboring unrequited love, and from Feng Juns behavior, it seemed he had no special feelings for her. Gao Qiang was a straightforward person and also meant to look out for Xiaoyu. Even though he currently needed something from Feng Jun, that wouldnt stop him from trying to y matchmaker for the two. However, he knew Master Feng was somewhat of a yboy If he pushed too hard, he might not only displease Master Feng, but more importantly, he might end up throwing Xiaoyu into the fire. So all he could do was let nature take its course. Of course, he still had to provide some gentle guidance. He spoke with a smile, Master Feng is very capable; my admiration is wholehearted and willing. Xia Xiaoyu rolled her eyes helplessly, thinking to herself, what does his capability have to do with me? But since the other person was her long-unseen Brother Qiang, she didnt say much, just nodded her head, Oh, I see. Just then, a softugh came from behind her, Hehe, very capable? Perhaps. Theugh was full of indifference. Gao Qiang felt ufortable and turned his head, intending to make a pointIts rude to interject when old friends are catching up. However, when he saw the girl who spoke, his pupils shrank sharply, and he found himself speechless for a moment. He was at a loss for words! His eyes met with a beauty that was stunning, a beauty and youthful vitality that were indescribable in words.
Since his demobilization and move to Beijing, Gao Qiang had seen countless beautiful womenthe lovers of important figures, second and third-generation daughters, celebrities, and drifters from the north There were just so many beautiful women. But he swore he had never seen such a beautiful girl before. Strictly speaking, perhaps there were a few who could rival her beauty, but their best days were behind them, their youth no longer present. In Gao Qiangs mind, inexplicably, a phrase surfaced In the prime of life, I met the most beautiful you. Of course, he was already well past his prime and definitely wouldnt entertain any inappropriate thoughtsin fact, even if he were a few years younger, during his prime, he dared not harbour such thoughts. But he couldnt help himself; he just had to express his admiration. It was at this moment, he truly understood the saying about a beauty causing trouble. It was the sudden quickening of Feng Juns heartbeat that was caused by seeing her. He knew she was a willful girl and unlikely to have anything to do with him, but he couldnt help but be amazed by her. Fortunately, he soon got his emotions under controlyou cant cultivate anyway, and in the end, youll be nothing but an old crone. (First update, congrattions to the Alliance Master, Aizi Jian, an old reader from the Official Immortal days, Winds QQ group leader, previously a looker, now an old man.) Chapter 207: 207: The Capable Are Omnipotent (Second Update) Chapter 207: The Capable Are Omnipotent (Second Update) Feng Jun found an excuse for himself, and his mindset was pretty much adjusted. He even started to wonder if there were many beautiful female cultivators among those in the mobile phone ne. Wouldnt there be? Isnt that right? Perhaps after a female cultivators cultivation level bes profound, she could even slightly adjust her appearance and figureafter all, cosmetic surgery exists in the technology ne, would the cultivation ne really be that far behind? As he was distracted by these messy thoughts, he didnt notice the girl cutting in and even reproaching him! Do you need to exaggerate that much? Feng Jun felt somewhat wronged but couldnt be bothered with her, simply turning his head to look at Gao Qiang, waiting for him to stand up for justiceher behavior wasnt very polite towards you. However, one nce and he knew he couldnt rely on this special forces soldierhe waspletely captivated! So, he turned his gaze to Yuan Huapeng. For a moment, Third Master Yuan also seemed a bit lost, but thinking of his wife in the private room, he quickly snapped out of it, bowed his head to sip his tea, not lifting his eyelids to cover up any momentary absent-mindedness. Seeing he couldnt count on either of them, Feng Jun had to speak up for himself, otherwise, the other partys aura would be even harder to control. He gave a slight smile, Beauty, my little trick surely couldnt escape your notice.
The term beauty nowadays is a broad reference to gender, much like the overused term miss. But hearing him say this, Gao Qiang and Yuan Huapeng both nced at himusing beauty for such enchanting beauty felt tooflippant? Yu Qingzhu, hearing this, took an even dimmer view of the man. Fortunately, there were others present, so she couldnt be as outspoken asst time in the underground parking lot. So she just gave him a cold look, Its fine to have trivial abilities, as long as youre down-to-earth, you can still make something of yourself. Feng Jun couldnt help but jab at her again, Dont you think our interjections are quite impolite? Were the ones interrupting other peoples conversation, pleasee back to your senses. Yu Qingzhu looked at him with a smile that wasnt quite a smile, Do you think its appropriate for usto use we between us? The goddess might be beautiful, but she was too aloof to deign to be on an equal footing with Feng Jun. Of course, she said this for a reason: Feng was Xia Xiaoyus type, and she was standing up for her good sister. So, she had to keep a distance from him, lest this guy gets the wrong idea and wrongs her good sister. After all, she was just too confidentbelieving firmly that her beauty was unbeatable, even by a childhood friends boyfriend. Feng Jun was somewhat upset by her words and scoffed, Fine, youre impolite on your own then. He said this without any burden; after all, wasnt Yu Qingzhu the one who interrupted first? Yu Qingzhu was quick-witted and easily caught the implication in his words. She was about to retort when her eyebrows shot up. Alright, Qingzhu, Xia Xiaoyu gently tugged at her, Hes my brothers war buddy, and he used to take me out to y a lot when I was little. Yu Qingzhus momentum paused, then gradually deted, but she still gave Feng Jun a light look, murmuring softly, Xiaoyu, I suddenly understand you a bit more now. In her view, this guy, who was a clubhouse waiter a few months back and somehow struck it rich overnight, couldnt shake off the petty urbanite tendencies at his core. Even when confronting girls, he was crass and argumentative, truly without much ss. So, Yu Qingzhu thought, whether Xiaoyu and this man didnt get along, if they didnt have much to do with each otherthat might not be a bad thing. At that moment, she felt that her efforts to bring the two together had been a ridiculous waste of time.
Originally, Feng could have gained the support of the Xia Family, but since youve offended me, the matchmaker, you can slowly regret itter. Youve brought it upon yourself, youve gotten what you asked for. Okay, Qingzhu, Xia Xiaoyu pushed her again gently, You and Miao Miao go ahead back first, Ill talk with Brother Qiang a bit more. Yu Qingzhu nodded at Gao Qiang, Hello, Brother Qiang, its nothing personal. She didnt apologize; in her eyes, saying hello and providing an exnation was already akin to an apology. There was no need to say it outright and give the other person a chance to take advantageher experience told her not to be too polite to men.
But you have no reason to target me, do you? Feng Jun helplessly curled his lips, standing up. As for Yu Qingzhus offense, he didnt bother taking it to heart. Thats right, this is a society that judges by appearance, and while one cannot say beauty equals justice, why take minor, unimportant slights to heart? He nodded at Gao Qiang, You two talk, Im headed back to the private room. Yu Qingzhus face darkened and she turned her head away from him, disliking people who acted superior and self-righteous. Feng Jun! Xia Xiaoyu spoke up, Deep down, Qingzhu is actually quite grateful to you. Were all friends; why make a fuss Oh, Boss Feng? At that moment, a womans voice came from nearby. Then, a gorgeousdy emerged from behind a pir. She had originally been eating at a corner table. The woman was extremely tall, seemingly about the same height as Yu Qingzhu, but with a high bun atop her head, she appeared a bit taller than Yu Qingzhu. She was a mature woman. In terms of youthful beauty, she perhaps couldntpare to Yu Qingzhu, but the dignified grace unique to a sophisticated older woman, coupled with a hint of arrogance, also made for an endlessly charming disposition. She nodded at Feng Jun and then turned her gaze to Xia Xiaoyu, revealing a slight smile, I was wondering who it was, it turns out to be Xiaoyu Why havent you visited metely? At the sight of the neer, Xia Xiaoyus face suddenly flushed, Sister Hong is here too? Initially, she had been concerned for Feng Juns safety, and had gone to the Hongjie Clubhouse a few times to cause trouble, even threatening to cut off the power. In the end, however, she was yed round and round by Zhang Weihong, truly experiencing how society teaches life lessons. Yet she didnt hold any resentment against Sister Hong. The blush on her face now was because Zhang Weihong knew best, she really cared about Feng Jun. She had concealed it well, even convincing herself that she must have been bewitched at the timeFeng Jun wasnt her destined soulmate after all.
But seeing Sister Hong, she couldnt help feeling a bit of shy irritationthe thoughts of a young girls heart, who can really make sense of them? I didnte here with him, Sister Hong spread her hands and looked at Feng Jun, I just saw you two arguing about something You were such a good couple, what happened? Feng Jun stared at her for a long while and then gave a grin, showing his teeth, Sister Hong, youve had too much to drink Do you need someone to take you home? There were three beautiful women at the sceneactually, that girl named Miao Miao wasnt ugly either, and he clearly chose to be close to Zhang Weihong. He felt nothing for Xia Xiaoyu, and Yu Qingzhu as beautiful as she was, was too young and too much trouble to take care of. Having grown ustomed to the fast-food pace, he was no longer willing to invest all his energy in another passionate love affair. And Sister Hong, although he had had a physical rtionship with her, he had never truly conquered this once gorgeous female superior. About that days incident, Sister Hong wouldnt listen to his exnation, but it was inconsequential. He would tell her in person eventually. Even so, he was careful with his words, not saying Do you need me to take you home? but instead, Do you need someone to take you home? The world has a poption of seven billion people, and Feng was just one of them. Yet, even though he spoke obliquely, Gao Qiang and Yuan Huapeng couldnt help but exchange a nce: This guys romantic luck was just too incredible, wasnt it? Both were men who had long been toughened by the world; how could they not see through such a ploy? Xia Xiaoyu was one thing, but that girl in the yellow shirt was truly beautiful enough to cause the downfall of cities and nations.
As for Sister Hong, with her looks, figure, and presence, she also qualified as a rarer beauty. And these three women clearly all had a certain connection with Master Fengit appeared to be not just a superficial one. Merely having dinner and encountering three women of such caliber made Yuan Huapeng and Gao Qiang secretly exim in admiration: The Master truly is a Master, indeed capable of anything. But Sister Hong just chuckled softly, gently shaking her head to decline, No need, Im here with a client, you see As she spoke, she raised her hand and pointed in a direction. Feng Jun followed the direction of her finger and sure enough, at the table near the corner surrounded by three men and a woman, all were strangers to him. Seated in the middle was a man in his early thirties, handsome and well-dressed, with an impressively firm presence. When he saw Feng Jun look over, he ignored himpletely, but instead seemed quite interested in Yu Qingzhu. This guy had big ambitions! Feng Jun judged instantly. Honestly, with Yu Qingzhus looks and aura, it was rare to see someone openly appraising her like this. Setting aside those clueless kids and street punks, among the societal elite, it was even rarer for someone to behave this way. It required a bold heart or a high stature to do so. Thinking of Sister Hong having dinner with such a man as a client, Feng Jun felt somewhat disinterested for a moment. Ive asked you out so many times, and you say youre busy, but you have time to dine with this man? Forget it, it was supposed to be a rtionship that ended at daybreak anyway, with no promises from either side. Yet he was the one insisting on seeking forgivenessit was truly ridiculous when he thought about it.
Then lets go our separate ways! Feng Jun made his decision, but for some reason, he still felt a knot in his heart. However, Feng Jun didnt disy any emotion, just giving a slight nod, In that case, I wont intrude any further. Elder Yuan, Lao Gao, Im going back to the private room. After finishing, he didnt wait for anyones reaction and walked away briskly. Hey, Sister Hong watched his retreating figure, seemingly wanting to call out to him, but she ultimately didnt. Instead, she turned her head towards Yuan and Gao, smiling as she spoke, This guy has always done things his own way, really has no manners. Gao Qiang had a hard time resisting her smile. Compared with Yu Qingzhu, Sister Hong was more his type of woman, but since she was involved with Master Feng, he wouldnt dare let his thoughts wander. Yuan Huapeng, on the other hand, was more immune to her allure. He asked solemnly, So youre the Director Zhang of Hongjie? Chapter 208: 208: Underwater Needle (third update, seeking monthly votes) Chapter 208: Underwater Needle (third update, seeking monthly votes) ` Yuan Huapeng knew quite a bit about Feng Jun, especially Zhang Weihong from Hongjie, who had even dined with Xu Leigang. He had heard about this person through his gossip. Thus, he knew that this cold and stunning woman was not only Feng Juns former boss but is now Master Fengs business partner. As for what the rtionship between the two actually was, Yuan Huapeng didnt want to rack his brains about it; he only needed to know that he should show the necessary courtesies to the other party, and that was enough. Upon hearing his words, Sister Hong turned her head to look at him with a hint of surprise and asked, From the Imperial Capital? Thenguage of the Imperial Capital is easy to learn yet difficult to master, mastering a decent ent isnt hard, but to nail the authentic Imperial Capital drawloily but not greasy, with a touch of arrogance amid the ruffian vibeis truly no easy feat. While Gao Qiang and Yuan Huapeng both spoke with an Imperial Capital ent, Zhang Weihong had the talent to identify that Third Master Yuan was the real deal from the Imperial Capital. Yes, Yuan Huapeng saidnguidly as he stood up, extending his hand with a smile, My surname is Yuan, just call me Yuan San. I am very pleased to meet Master Fengs former boss and current business partner Director Zhang, Ive long admired your reputation. Zhang Weihong paused for a moment before reaching out her hand for a light shake, How much have you guys drunk? Not too much, just drinking tea to sober up, Yuan Huapeng replied with a smile, Director Zhang, you should show some concern for Master Feng. Hes drunk much more than we have.
Hes now my major client, Sister Hong said lightly, then turning her head towards Xia Xiaoyu, she smiled and said, Xiaoyu, are you having a disagreement with President Feng? I wasnt close with him to begin with, Xia Xiaoyu spread her hands helplessly. Seeing her best friend struggling, Yu Qingzhu blinked and in a voice that was neither too light nor too heavy, muttered, This Hongjie Clubhouse why does it sound so familiar to me? In truth, she was all too familiar with the name Sister Hong from Hongjie Clubhouse, nearly to the point of calluses forming on her ears; she was only pretending to be unaware. Sister Hong had already recognized the girl in the yellow shirt as someone from the group they had encountered previously, and without a doubt, she should be a Yu. But she was also a good actor, not deliberately initiating contact, only upon hearing this did she measure up the other with a nce, eyes lighting up, revealing a face full of delighted surprise, Oh, its you! I really am sorry aboutst time I wasnt there. Yu Qingzhu blinked in suspicion, If you werent there, how could you recognize me? Youre not trying to cozy up to me because youve recognized who I am, are you? Just as Sister Hong was about to speak, a rapid approach of footsteps was heard not far away. Everyone turned their heads to see Feng Jun approaching swiftly, wrapped in a trench coat, and holding a handbag. When he saw everyone looking at him, he raised his hand in greeting and said with a smile, I drank a bit too much, need to rest at home carry on without me. After saying that, he left in a hurry, without ncing at anyone else again. Hey, Yuan Huapeng initially wanted to stop him but ultimately resignedly lowered his hand, Why did he leave just like that? Sister Hong, however, seemed unconcerned, and responded smilingly to Yu Qingzhu, Our club has video surveince. Yu Qingzhu felt a slight blushe over her; she was confident in her intelligence and hadnt expected to fall short on such basic knowledge. So she simply changed the subject, This Feng Jun is he like this at Hongjie too? The group chattered on for a bit, and when Sister Hong heard that Xu Leigang was also in the private room, she immediately expressed that, since no one was a stranger, she would go and toast everyone in a bit. Yuan Huapeng didnt think too much of it. As someone from the Imperial Capital and part of the second generation, he was often fawned upon when going to lower provinces and cities and had grown ustomed to it. However, if Feng Junruo had been present, he would surely find it odd. Although Sister Hong was known to be sociable and well-connected, with her pride, she wouldnt normally be so obliging towards Xu Leigang.
And then everyone dispersed, returning to their respective groups. Sister Hong also returned, sitting next to a middle-aged elite man, but their chairs were at least a foot and a half apart. Seeing her return, the man smiled and said, Sister Hongs acquaintances are all beauties, as expected. Beautiful women always flock together. Hmm, Sister Hong hummed absently, sipping from her ss, her gaze drifting.
In fact, she had long known the truth about that day, but in order not to let Feng Jun find out she had pretended to be wooed, she certainly had to feign a bit of indignation. Yet, once some things start, they be hard to stop. Having rejected Feng Juns invitation twice, she suddenly realized she had grown fond of this feelingnot rejecting for the sake of rejection, but in anticipation of the next invitation. Of course, the next time, she would still reject him, then look forward to the invitation after that. Lost in thought, she felt as though she had returned to those green and youthful yearscoquettishly rejecting someone she fancied, brimming with sweetness to savor for many, many days. Unfortunately, after persisting for a while, Feng Jun gave up inviting her. ` Sister Hong understood him, really understood him. In this era of fast-food rtionships, he had already done quite well. For many people, the exnation was limited to one attempt I tried to exin. Whether you listen or not, thats your business; my conscience is clear. For several consecutive days, the two of them had not been in contact, and she originally thought she could gradually let go of the matter. Until, inadvertently, she saw him in the restaurant. If it were only him, it might have been fine, but she also saw a little girl that Xia Xiaoyu. Sister Hong was clearer than anyone about the feelings Xia Xiaoyu harbored for Feng Jun. It was hard to tell what her intentions were, but she went up to greet them anyway, under the guise of bringing the two together. Feng Jun wanted to take her home, but she insisted on refusing, even telling him that she was apanying a client. As for why Feng Jun wanted to rush back home, she could guess the reason: jealousy.
However, there had been nomitment between them; Feng Jun had no right to control her and, given his pride, he certainly wouldnt deign to express his jealousy. Thus, he could only choose to hurriedly leave, out of sight, out of mind. For some reason, she truly enjoyed this feeling; it was intoxicating. But the next moment, another question presented itself: how long could this wonderful feelingst? Sister Hong was always very confident, but the girl from the Yu Family today had really made her feel ashamed. She had noticed from the video before that the girl was very beautiful, but it wasnt until she saw her in person that she realized the kind of breathtaking beauty she possessed. If she were ten years younger, she would dare topete, even if the odds of winning were slim, but she was confident she could im the title of peerless in their own season. Before, she had always felt that her current age was the best time for a woman, having shed the greenness yet possessing graceful poise. Butpared to this girl from the Yu Family, she truly understood what it meant to be unbeatable in youth. She sighed deeply: Not jealous of your beauty and charm, I only envy your youth. That little guy, if he continued to roam in society, would surely meet many girls of this caliber, right? After another three to five years, after he had thoroughly be intoxicated among the flowers, would he still remember a woman called Sister Hong, with whom he had a wild night? She really wasnt reconciled. Lifting her hand to rub her temples, she suddenly realized that a middle-aged man was waving his hand in front of her, Sister Hong Sister Hong? She nced at him, speaking ndly, You talk. Im listening. The middle-aged man smiled shyly, That girl in the yellow clothes just now, could you introduce me to her?
You? Sister Hong couldnt help but shake her head andugh, Xiao Niu, save it Youd be torn apart. Heh, really? The man called Xiao Niu smiled faintly, seemingly unconvinced. But his appearance and demeanor were indeed great. He was less sharp than Feng Jun but had an added touch of schrly grace, and at just over thirty, he was at the most charming age for a man. He was very confident, so he asked for the next best thing, Then can you tell me her name and background? Sister Hong was taken aback for a moment, thenughed, a stunningly beautiful smile, Xiao Niu, youre bold. Heres what: tidy yourself up and go to Macau tomorrow to rx. Xiao Nius face turned pale in an instant, Sister Hong, dont scare me. Im faint-hearted. Still with a cheerful smile, Sister Hong retorted, Faint-hearted? I think youve got a big enough nerve to make a fortune in Macau. Fine, Ill stop asking, okay? Xiao Niu surrendered, raising both hands, For the sake of me helping you with business, can you spare me just this once? Sister Hongs smile faded as she gave him a cold nce, Dont think you can travel the world and freeload off your pretty boy looks, there are too many people you cant afford to offend Im considered reasonable. Seeing her angry, Xiao Niu actually breathed a sigh of relief. Sister Hong had this habit: when she was angry with you, it meant everything was alright, at worst youd be scolded. The word in the underworld went, a giggling Sister Hong was the most terrifying. Sister Hong wasnt interested in entertaining him any longer; she took out her mobile phone, opened WeChat, and chose the voice call option. The call connected quickly, with a man on the other end slurring his words, Sister Hong, hello, wait a moment Ille out and toast you right away.
Ive had a bit too much, dont feel like drinking, Sister Hong said indifferently, Lei Gang, take me home. Xu Leigangs frustration came through the phone loud and clear, Sister Hong, Ive also had quite a bit, and there are rtives here. Sister Hong countered righteously, Then in the middle of the night, you expect me, a woman, to go home alone? (Third installment to amuse, wishing everyone a happy Lunar New Year, great luck in the Year of the Dog, prosperous times ahead, and double joy in all things.) Chapter 209: 209 Who is afraid of him (One more to congratulate the League Master Wang Yun Cao) Chapter 209: Who is afraid of him (One more chapter to congratte the League Master Wang Yun Cao) Xu Leigang really didnt dare to offend Sister Hong; his dads connections were somewhat present in the army but were practically zero in society. The most deadly part was the rtionship between Sister Hong and Master Feng, which he couldnt figure out. It always seemed to be more than just friendship. Lately, he hadnt seen the two together, so it was very likely that they had a little quarrelmaybe it was because of the junior high school ss president. Earlier, Feng Jun had merely given a brief greeting before leaving his seat, and Xu Leigang was guessing: Could it be because Sister Hong was outside? Thats why he had been reluctant to go out and propose a toast, nning to drink a few more sses and then, emboldened by alcohol, ask her about it. But now she wanted him to take her home; did Fatty Xu have any other choice? He had also been drinking and didnt call a designated driver, so he directly hailed a Didi and sent Sister Hong back to the Grain Bureau. She sat in the back and he in the passenger seat. Throughout the journey, neither of them spoke. On the cab ride back, Xu Leigang called Feng Jun, Master, Sister Hong asked me to take her home, and Ive already sent her back to the Grain Bureau. Oh, Feng Juns voice came through the receiver, She really is something. Didnt you say the private room was full of your rtives? I did say that, but it was no use, Xu Leigang spoke in frustration, Im on my way back now.
Feng Jun ended the call, threw his mobile phone onto the table, and stared nkly for a moment before taking off his windbreaker. After returning to the vi, the more he thought about it, the more suffocated he felt. He had originally nned to put on his coat again and go to the entertainment bar for some fun. Now hearing that Sister Hong had gone home, his mood improved considerablyher insisting on having Xu Leigang escort her must mean she hoped to convey to me that she wasnt out gallivanting. Then he brought over a case of beer, and while slowly drinking, pondered on how to manage their rtionship. In the following days, Feng Jun busied himself with real-life matters and found time to visit the Cultivation ne twice. He brought the instation manual over and personally taught Lang Zhen and the others for two days. Seeing the good results, he returned to reality. After ten days, Yuan Youwei finished the Body Tempering Pill, and he lost more than fifteen kilograms. The key was that his physical condition was excellent; he ate a lot but didnt gain weight, and his appearance had greatly changed. Then Li Ting took him back home. She held a public office, and Yuan Youwei was also in school. Having been away for nearly half a month, it was time for them to leave no matter what. As for the efficacy, she was very satisfied. However, she wanted to keep observing to see if there would be any rpse. So she hesitantly proposed, Master Feng, could we pay for half of the goods first, and then pay the other half in half a month? Forget it, that would just be more trouble for me, Feng Jun waved his hand dismissively, then you can pay for the goods after half a month If you give me a 5% discount, thats not a problem, right? He didnt care about the small amount of money, but if the other party wanted to dy payment, they had to pay a corresponding pricepersonal feelings are personal feelings, business is business, the two should not be confused. Li Ting agreed without hesitation and asked Xu Lei to guarantee it. For her, the money was not an issue; what mattered was the assurance of after-sales service for her son, which was very important. Meanwhile, the Phaeton was finally delivered, and that barren hill had also reached a preliminary agreement. They just waited for the Spring Festival when thendlord would fly back from Merrick to sign the agreement and make the payment. But there was a problem: thendlord hoped he could pay the full amount in one go, and for this, he could get a 4% discount. It wasnt that he was being deliberately difficult, but his green card was short by a significant number of residence days. At most, he had just over a dozen days of free time, and he nned to free up some time to deal with any emergencies, so the time he could afford was really limited. This was why people referred to this period as sitting in immigration detention; the term was quite apt. When thendlord made such a request, Feng Jun found himself thinkingapparently, Im running low on money. He currently had over forty million on his card, just enough to purchase military supplies, while the barren hill was priced at one hundred fifty million by thendlord, who also straightforwardly stated, If you haggle, I just wonte backI hadnt nned on selling it from the start. Now, with more than two months to go until the Spring Festival, the one hundred fifty million was quite a headache for Feng Junhis only means of obtaining arge amount of cash now was the sale of jade.
Sister Hong hadnt paid for the goods in a long time, and theoretically, he could press her for payment. However, he didnt want to contact her repeatedly; its better to leave things to fate, as forcing the issue would only hurt oneself. Apart from Sister Hongs channel, he knew two very wealthy bosses in that southern city who could easilye up with three to five hundred million. But the bosses there were generally a bit more cunning; knowing he was eager to sell, they definitely wouldnt offer a good price. When Feng Jun left there, he had made up his mind that the day he made it big, he would absolutely return to show off.
Now his wealth had far exceeded the goal he had originally set, but the motivation to go back had lessened. He only felt that his past self was so naivedo I need to tell others if Im doing well? The reason he wanted to show off was that he lingered on the past, but the highest realm one can achieve is to forget and ignore. Since he couldnt sell the jade through this channel, he only had one choice leftto sell it in the capital. Of course, he could choose to go back to his hometown to sell it, but not only was the spending power low there, it could also pose a huge risk to his parents. He had previously sworn that he would not actively go out to sell jade, and his words still rang in the ears. Now that he was about to break his promise, it really made him feel ashamed. So, he reached out to Xu Leigang, Could Yuan Huapeng help to sell some jade in the capital? Yuan Huapeng selling jade? Xu Leigang opened his mouth in shock, What are you thinking? Isnt Sister Hong selling anymore? Upon hearing this, Feng Jun felt an inexplicable surge of irritability and spoke impatiently, Right now, Im the one asking you, so just give it to me straightcan it be done or not? Xu Leigang was seldom confronted with Feng Juns attitude and was immediately startled, nodding his head in a hurry, Okay, Ill ask right away. After receiving the phone call, Yuan Huapeng immediately went to inquire with friends, but the information he got wasnt very promising. Apparently, there was word within the circle that no one was allowed to buy jade originating from Funiu. Eight out of ten, it was the doing of Young Master Dou or Ye Shao. Of course, the capital was full of influential people, and nobody couldmand everyone else. There were still those who did not follow Young Master Dous lead, but since he had spread such rumors, anyone who came across jade from Funiu would inevitably use it as a chance to drive down the price and dy payment. Yuan Huapeng meant that he could help sell it, but it wasnt something that could be rushed without incurring losses. If Master Feng was willing, he could ask his friends in Xijiang to help with the loana yes, jade could be used as coteral for loans, but this service was only avable in Xijiang; even the banks in the capital didnt have it.
If handled through unregted loanpanies, it was indeed possible, but the interest rates would be very high. Getting this response, Xu Leigang felt that he truly couldnt exin it to Feng Jun, so after some thought, he contacted Wang Haifeng to have drinks. Coach Wang wasnt very familiar with Fatty Xu, but as both were second-generation wealthy, findingmon topics wasnt hard. Over food and drinks, Xu Leigang shared his troubles. What he intended was to have the other party help reach out to Sister Hong and see what her story was, why she hadnt paid for a long time. However, Wang Haifengs thoughts were more erratic, focusing on another key point, Fatty, are you that afraid of Feng Jun? Why does it seem like you have a deep grudge? Why not let him talk to Sister Hong directly? Xu Leigang gave him a speechless look, but a trace of puzzlement crossed his mind, Arent you afraid of him? Why would I be afraid of him? Wang Haifeng raised his eyebrows indifferently, taking a swig from his ss, Even if hes rich now, hes still my friend. If he dares to bare his fangs at me, Ill smack him if I have to! Xu Leigang became even more surprised, staring at him in astonishment, You beating up Feng Jun? Are you sure you can take him? Wang Haifeng knew in his heart that he couldnt beat Feng Jun, but he believed their fighting capabilities were simr, so he vaguely responded, Its close enough, with your size here, Lao Xu, whats there to fear? Xu Leigang chuckled and shook his head, Hai Feng, just help me ask Sister Hong hows the business going and when she can pay up a bit. Consider it a favor for me. Why doesnt he ask her himself? I dont want to mess with that woman, said Wang Haifeng, shaking his head and clearly refusing, Im just wondering, when did you be such a bootlicker? Xu Leigang didnt like what he heard and felt upset, but he couldnt divulge Feng Juns secret, so he could only snort coldly, No offense, but he could take on five of you with one hand. Wang Haifeng couldnt care less about such ament; who takes boasting seriously? He nodded with a smile, Fine, he can take ten of me, but isnt he still unable to provoke Sister Hong?
Thats because they had a fallout, Xu Leigang recalled and couldnt help but point it out remembering Sister Hong had also heard the three words Master Feng, Now I call him Master Feng, and that alone shows how formidable he is. Master? Sounds like a con artist, Wang Haifengughed, then asked curiously, Why do you call him that? I cant tell you that, Xu Leigang chuckled and shook his head, You can go ask him yourself, anyway. I cant say. Really? Wang Haifeng gave him a suspicious look, taking his words more seriously, Youre saying not only is he a master but he can also take on five of me with one hand? Of course, Xu Leigang smiled, then teased him on purpose, Youre right taking on ten of you wouldnt be a problem. Psh, Wang Haifeng scoffed in disdain. He had actually sparred with Feng Jun before and knew their difference in skill wasnt big. Then a thought struck him, and he began tough, Alright, let me show you how Ill beat him up Dont tell him, lets just go and ambush him at the door now. Xu Leigang looked at him strangely, Do we really need to do that? (First update of the Year of the Dog, congrattions to the alliance leader Wang Yun Cao, updated before dinner, dont forget not just to browse on your phone, but to spend more time with your family.) Chapter 210: 210: Courting Death on Ones Own (Second Update) Chapter 210: Courting Death on Ones Own (Second Update) Faced with Xu Leigangs interception, Wang Haifeng chose to refuse. There was indeed a gap between him and Feng Jun, but he was not at all afraid of a surprise attack. Xu Leigang couldnt stop him no matter what, so he suggested they take a break first since they had been drinking at noon. Lets sober up and wait for the darkness to ambush, he said. Whats a little alcohol? Wang Haifeng expressed with disdain, then looked at him suspiciously, Youre not thinking of tipping them off, are you? Fine, I wont stop you, Xu Leigang shook his head helplessly, Some people are just hell-bent on courting death, and theres nothing I can do about it. So after paying the bill, the two of them headed straight for Peach Blossom Valley. Since Feng Jun always drove to and from the ce, they knocked on the door of the vi, found no one there, and climbed over the wall to get in. Unfortunately for them, just as they had hidden themselves, Feng Jun returned by car, and with him came Li Xiaobin. Wang Haifeng gestured for Xu Leigang to be silent and pounced straight at them. He nned to grab Feng Jun around the waist and go for a bear hug throw. Once he gained the upper hand, he was confident he could maintain it. The moment he lunged, Feng Jun felt the hair on his body stand on end.
Initially, he hadnt sensed the ambush from the two men, because neither Xu Leigang nor Wang Haifeng bore any malice towards him, failing to trigger his defensive rm. Now, suddenly faced with a sneak attack, Feng Juns instinct told him a master was at y, and without thinking, he sidestepped, grabbed the assants arm, and swung it violently to throw him onto the ground ahead. With a loud thump, followed by a terrible scream, Ahh~~~ Feng Jun did not even nce at the person, moving to the side and front, raising his foot to kick the man on the ground. He needed to be wary of more than one attacker, so he had to be elusive, and besides, it was best to take them out one by one. Just then, someone behind him shouted, Master Feng stop! If it had been any other title, Feng Juns kick would have definitelynded solidlytitles like President Feng or Boss Feng would not have stopped him. Only this Master Feng implied someone who knew him well and would call him that. And someone who knew of his master-level skills and still dared to take action would likely be testing or evaluating him. So he forcefully changed the direction of his kick and took a step forward to stabilize himself before looking back, and then he asked in astonishment, Eh, Lei Gang, what are you doing? After asking this, he then looked down to see a young man whose arrogance had brought him to a bad endlucky for him. On sight, Feng Jun was stunned, Ah? Is that you? Aiyoo, my poor back~ Wang Haifengs groan came at this moment; he had been thrown so hard he was nearly out of breath. Then he noticed something else, Oh crap, my foots broken Seriously, Feng Jun, was that necessary? And then he bellowed, Oh crap, my arms dislocated too what the hell did I ever do to you? Well, consider yourself lucky I went easy, Feng Jun squatted down to check his injuries, If it had been somewhere else somewhere with no one around, youd be at least half-crippled by now. Keep bragging, Wang Haifeng replied in pain, unable to let things go, If you ask me ouch, dont press there, it hurts! Now it was Xu Leigangs turn to interject, teasing him, Master Feng is, after all, a billionaire. You didnt even give a greeting, just attacked. Of course, him crippling you would be normal, wouldnt it? Pretty much half-crippled as it is, Feng Jun confirmed after finishing the inspection, nodding at Xu Leigang, Ankle dislocation, arm dislocation, probably issues with the ribs and hip bones too lets get him into the house first. Well, hurry up and call a doctor then, Wang Haifeng urged anxiously, Why are you carrying me into the house?
The doctor would still need time to get here, right? Feng Jun retorted irritably, then turned to Xu Leigang, Give me a hand! The two of them carried and hauled Wang Haifeng into the house, and it was finally clear to Feng Jun why Wang Haifeng had attempted an ambush on him. He looked at Wang Haifeng with a wry smile, You could have just challenged me to my face, why go through all this sneaking around? Wang Haifeng retorted irritably, A direct challenge, Im a bit inferior to you, a sneak attack seemed more reliable.
Xu Leigang couldnt help but chime in with a taunt, Im curious, how could you think you were only a little inferior in a direct challenge? Feng Jun, however, spoke seriously while checking, There are many important items in this vi; ambushing me here really was the worst choice. Even if you chose another ce, it wouldnt have ended this badly. Xu Leigang could guess that Feng Jun probably had lots of valuable jade stored in the vi, which exined his urgency, so he spoke up, Then how about I get a couple of guys to help watch the house? Exactly, Wang Haifeng eximed, feeling incredibly wronged, You didnt say there were important things here. Isnt that setting me up? You didnt understand the situation, Feng Jun told him, speaking earnestly, The reason I didnt hold back not only has to do with the importance of this ce but also because my assistant witnessed the whole thing! Assistant? Wang Haifeng nced at Li Xiaobin out of the corner of his eye and asked, both amused and annoyed, You dont think I wouldy a hand on her, do you? Please, I had no idea the attacker was you! Feng Jun rolled his eyes in frustration, Otherwise, I wouldnt have hit back so hard But if the attacker wasnt you, who can guarantee they wont strike a woman or child? After pausing for a moment, he continued, You might take my assistant hostage, which could put me at a disadvantage Not only did you pick the wrong ce, but you also chose the wrong time. If it were just me, Id be less hostile. Wang Haifengs face turned red from what he said, but he still retorted stubbornly, This is Peach Blossom Valley, how could it be unsafe here? Feng Jun shrugged, Thats your opinion, but as for me Alright, alright, Wang Haifeng interrupted him impatiently, Wheres the doctor? Didnt you say you were going to call the doctor? Im in so much pain I could die! After pondering for a while, Feng Jun slowly said, I can treat your injury Would you rather trust me or the doctor? So you know how to treat injuries? At this moment, Wang Haifeng was sweating from the pain and instinctively wanted to trust the doctor.
However, just as he was about to speak, a sh of insight struck him, and he looked over at Xu Leigang. Fatty Xu was winking and grimacing at him. Although Wang Haifeng had no idea what he was trying to convey, the gestures were so exaggerated that they could almost be interpreted asDamn it, should we switch ces or what? Then you might as well treat me first. I want to see for myself how skilled the master is, Coach Wang made his choice, and then he took a sharp breath, Can you at least alleviate the pain first? Im dying here. Feng Jun lifted his hand and pressed several points on the other persons body. Huh? Wang Haifengs eyes suddenly widened, It really doesnt hurt anymore. Is this point-pressing? Im just stagnating your blood and Qi, Feng Jun said leisurely as he looked at him, Dont trust me, eh? Ill just dial 120 then. Dont, dont, Wang Haifeng cried out, who, despite his strong personality, was not rigid. If there were advantages to be had, hed definitely lower his pride, I trust you, I trust you Master Feng, please kindly show mercy and disy your divine skills. Right as Feng Jun was about to start, he suddenly realized that Li Xiaobin was standing not far away, staring in shock at the scene before her. He had already resolved to give Wang Haifeng a favor, but he didnt want her to see it. The bonds between ssmates were precious, but that was only if they were based on pure friendship. Once interests became involved, rtionships could copse even faster than those of ordinary people. Over the years, Li Xiaobin had led a wandering life, not livingfortably and had even developed multiple personalities. Having her as an assistant was fine, but the more secretive stuff should be observed for a while longer. Therefore, Feng Jun cleared his throat, Come on, Lei Gang, lets strip him down Xiao Bin, could you please step aside for a moment. Strip down? Upon hearing this, Wang Haifeng started to protest, Why?
Nonsense, can you treat an injury without stripping? Xu Leigang scolded him, while not forgetting to nce at Li Xiaobin and cheekily said, Beautiful, please step aside. I Ill go to the rest area, Li Xiaobin turned and walked towards a small room, which was specially set aside by Feng Jun for her to rest in, Call me if you need anything. Seeing her enter the room and close the door, Feng Jun and Xu Leigang stripped Wang Haifeng down to his shorts. Then Feng Jun ced his hand on the others Qi field and released his Inner Qi to feel for his injuries. Wang Haifeng let out a soft yip of surprise, Huh? Whats this thing, moving hotly inside me? Xu Lei nced at him and then nudged his chin towards the room where Li Xiaobin was, lowering his voice to say, What could it be? Think about it why do I call him master? Youre really getting a bargain this time. Wang Haifeng was stunned for a moment, blinked, and then quietly asked, Couldnt be internal energy, could it? Xu Lei gave him a look as if to say, Youre just realizing this now? Damn it, Wang Haifeng suddenly became enraged. He cautiously nced at the room where Li Xiaobin was and whispered through gritted teeth, I didnt need to strip right? Ha, Xu Lei couldnt help butugh; he shared the same sentiment. What nonsense are you talking about? Feng Jun said with a smile, not wanting Li Xiaobin to overhear, Actually Both men were all ears, waiting for him to continue, but the next moment, Wang Haifeng let out a roar of pain that could almost shatter ss. It turned out Feng Jun took advantage of his distraction to forcefully realign his ankle. There, done, Feng Jun then picked up his left arm and casually popped the joint back into ce, Nothing serious. Didnt you stagnate the blood and Qi? Wang Haifeng red at him, Why is it so painful then?
If Ipletely stagnate the blood and Qi, how would the bones heal? Feng Jun red back at him, Or would you rather I send you to the hospital? Fine, youre the master, you win, okay? Wang Haifeng grumbled and turned away his face in resignation. Keep an eye on him for me, Feng Jun instructed Xu Lei, then turned and went upstairs. Chapter 211: 211 Gaining a Blessing in Disguise (Three More Requests for Monthly Votes) Chapter 211: Gaining a Blessing in Disguise (Three More Requests for Monthly Votes) Feng Jun came down from the second floor, holding a jade vial about two inches tall. He poured out a brown pill the size of a longan from the jade vial and handed it to Wang Haifeng, Swallow this. As Wang Haifeng swallowed the pill, Feng Jun found a small bowl, took out a small paper packet, sprinkled the green powder inside the bowl, and then poured half a bowl of alcohol into it, dissolving the powder. Then, he dipped his hands in the green medicinal alcohol and began to rub and massage it onto Wang Haifengs body with great force. At first, Wang Haifeng felt abination of tingling, itching, and pain, but after a while, he actually started to humfortably. The medicine Feng Jun had brought was from the Cultivation ne, where the people were fierce, and injuries from falls and fights weremon; the medicinal effects for treatingmon external injuries were very good there. Xu Leigang waited for a while, and seeing that Feng Jun kept massaging without stopping, he spoke up, Master, why dont you take a break and let me do it? Feng Jun shook his head, You really cant do it, you wouldnt be able to release the medicinal power. Xu Leigang and Wang Haifeng exchanged nces and nodded in agreement, releasing the medicinal powersurely that was the talk of a martial arts expert. Feng Jun rubbed and massaged for almost half an hour before stopping, Find something to cover him with, apply the medicine again in two hours, and hell be fine.
No need, Wang Haifeng suddenly sat up, I can dress myself Hey, it really feels a lot better. Xu Leigang looked at him with disdain, Isnt that obvious? You should see who made the move. Wang Haifeng ignored him and looked at Feng Jun, They say it takes a hundred days to heal bones and muscles, but with just two applications from you, it has such a big effect Do I not need to recuperate? The key to bone injuries is timely treatment, Feng Jun replied, The sooner you treat it, the faster youll recover, and I didnt say itspletely healed For the next month, you should still be cautious and try to prevent any strenuous exercise. Wang Haifeng raised his hand and pointed at the jade vial, If I take another pill from there, will I recover even faster? Feng Jun looked at him, pondered for a moment, and then replied, Thats true, but you still cant engage in any strenuous activities for a week. Then you Wang Haifeng opened his mouth to ask for one, but then thought better of it and chuckled sheepishly, Can I buy it? I wont take it for nothing, just tell me how much? Instead of answering his question, Feng Jun turned to look at Xu Leigang, How did you two run into each other today? Its about Jade, Xu Leigang repeated the news he had learned, So I thought of asking Hai Feng for help, to see what Sister Hongs intentions are, but he said he was afraid of her. Hey, hey, what are you talking about? Im afraid of her? Wang Haifeng got defensive, I just cant be bothered to deal with her Alright, Ill call her now. Forget it, you can go ask herter, Feng Jun waved his hand, stopping him, and then picked up the jade vial next to him and threw it over, Only one pill is left inside, you cant take it until tomorrow. Wang Haifeng caught the jade vial, his eyes twinkling with delight, Theres nothing like an old brothers face Just name your price, I cant just ept it for free. Cant really name a price, Feng Jun smiled and waved his hand dismissively, Consider it a gift. Indeed, it was difficult to set a price for such high-quality injury medicine, which wasnt cheap even in that realm; it probably would cost four or five silver dors. But on Earth Realm, even if you had the money, you couldnt buy it; there was simply no stock. The most important thing was, there were functionally simr alternatives in this realm. Even though the recovery time might be longer, it certainly wasnt a unique product. Selling at a low price didnt sit well with Feng Jun, but selling too high seemed outrageous, as though he hadnt seen money before, so he simply chose to give it away. No, that wont do, Wang Haifengs eyes widened, and he spoke earnestly, A hundred dayspared to a week, thats more than ny days difference. For the prime years of an unbeatable handsome guy like me, every day is precious. Just name your price. Feng Jun rolled his eyes at that, Im not too clear about whether youre valuable or not, but I do admire the thickness of your skin.
If you think selling too little, you can sell more to me, Wang Haifeng said with a smile, Reducing recovery time is like buying time with money for many people. Oh? Xu Leigangs eyes lit up as he nodded in agreement, Thats right, time is something money cant buy. Originally, he also thought it was difficult to price such a thing, but after Wang Haifengs exnation, he saw the selling point. Of course, those who saw it this way were usually not short of money.
Enough, lets not talk about it, Feng Jun waved his hand dismissively; he was a man with firm principles, I already said its a gift, do I need to repeat myself? At the frown of his brow, the two of them obediently didnt dare to make a peep. However, Wang Haifeng was really not one to sit still. After a short while, he nced at Xu Leigang, Lao Xu, you should learn more from Master Feng, like taking him as a master what a rare opportunity. You think I dont want to? Xu Leigang gave him a nce and couldnt be bothered to say more. Got it, Wang Haifeng nodded, speaking yfully, Lao Xu, youre still too fat. If it were me, I definitely could have started learning from the master right away. Xu Leigang ignored him, and Feng Jun didnt make a peep. Even if you want to be a disciple, shouldnt you show a little more respect? This guy was not only talking to himself but was also doing so with a grin on his face. What was that supposed to mean? Little did they know, Wang Haifeng was also struggling to shift roles for a moment. Originally, he was just a colleague and little brother, but now he hadnt only be rich overnight but was also rumored to have be a martial arts master. Even if he desperately wanted to be a disciple, he still needed to find that sense of reverence. He nced at Feng Jun and said with a smile, So, Lao Feng Master Feng, you mentioned you have many important things here. Do you need someone to help watch over them? I do, Feng Jun nodded, But we cant hire someone from outside. Many things shouldnt be known to outsiders. Then how about Lao Xu and I take turns guarding your door? Wang Haifeng said with a smile, ncing at Xu Leigang, Lao Xu, you wouldnt refuse, right? I definitely have no problem, Xu Leigang shot back a look and snorted, Unlike someone, Im not the invincible handsome man in his prime. Im old, and Im idle anyway. Feng Jun nced in Li Xiaobins direction and spoke without a change in expression, Lets talk about thister.
That evening, neither Xu Leigang nor Wang Haifeng left the vi, but Li Xiaobin took a cab home after dinner. After closing the door, Feng Jun spoke seriously, If you two want to guard my door, I have only two requirements: dont look at what you shouldnt look at, and dont speak of things you shouldnt talk about Any problems with that? Wang Haifeng and Xu Leigang shook their heads in unison, No problem, Master. You just rest easy. Hmm, Feng Jun nodded solemnly, Then its settled. You two will take turns on watch. How much sry do you need? What do we need a sry for? Wang Haifengs eyes widened, We both want to learn your martial arts, to be disciples! You should be the ones to bring it up if you want to be disciples, Feng Jun looked at him disdainfully and said irritably, Did you expect me to offer? What kind of master would that make me look like if I did something so disgraceful? Yes, yes, youre right, Wang Haifeng replied with a yful smile, Your elder is right and reasonable. Xu Leigang nodded repeatedly, I, too, am eager to be a disciple, Master. You know this. Forget about discipleship for now, Feng Jun waved his hand dismissively and sighed in disinterest, Ill first see whether youre suitable to learn any cultivation techniques. I wont take on disciples short-term, lest you fail to master them and damage my reputation. How could that happen? Wang Haifeng spoke up, rather unconvinced, Whether Lao Xu is capable or not, I cant say, but when ites to sports and fitness, I learn everything on the fly. These things wont stump me. Indeed, that was the truth. Despite being a rightful second-generation rich kid, he went to work as a coach in a fitness center,rgely because he truly loved sports. Regrettably, while he had strong coordination and bnce, all his metrics fell short, creating a low ceiling for his aplishments. Hence, he could only muddle along in a fitness center. Give it a rest, Feng Jun red at him fiercely, Have you ever seen anyone act so yfully and smilingly in front of their master?
Isnt happy education the trend now? Wang Haifeng was about to speak yfully again but noticed Feng Juns face growing darker, so he quickly shut up, Alright I know Im wrong. Forget it, both of you can leave, Feng Jun stood up to show them out and spoke coldly, Education has never been about happiness If you cant get your act together, lets pretend today never happened. He truly had the intention to teach them some things, and he had received some benefits from Wang Haifeng in the past. Personally, he would prefer to teach Wang Haifeng first. s, he just didnt appreciate it, or perhaps he really couldnt align himself properly. If not for the fact that Li Xiaobin, when applying for the assistant position, had not regarded himself as Boss Fengs ssmate first. Once the ssmate rtionship got mixed in, the rtionship between boss and employee would be confused. The master-disciple rtionship was simr. If friendship was involved, the disciple might feel at ease, but it would make it hard for the master to teach. Moreover, the skills Feng intended to teach were from the Cultivation Space, and not to mention how rare they might be, Coach Wangs yful attitude was a significant disrespect to the cultivation techniques. If you dont value your opportunity, the opportunity certainly wont value you. Master, Xu Leigang said, raising his hands in surrender, startled, I havent said a thing, Im in the right ce. Having seen too many of Feng Juns miraculous abilities and having first approached Feng Jun from the perspective of seeking help, it was natural for him to align himself properly; after all, Feng Jun had already made a name for himself. Wang Haifengs mouth twitched unexpectedly, clearly a bit surprised: When did Feng Jun be so hot-tempered? When we were colleagues, did I ever make such a face at you? (Third update here, wishing everyone a prosperous Year of the Dog. Bring in the monthly tickets.)
Chapter 212: 212 The So-Called Fate Chapter 212: The So-Called Fate Wang Haifengs memory was indeed correct; he had never turned his back on Feng Jun. But it must be pointed out that this was because Feng Jun had never taken advantage of their friendship to make any excessive demands. For example, if he had asked Wang Haifeng for money without good reason, Coach Wang wouldnt just turn his backhe might even p him: I indeed am not short of money, but it is my money, why on earth should I give it to you? Moreover, this had always been the way Wang Haifeng operated; he didnt mind spending money, but it had to be on his own terms. Therefore, Feng Jun didnt believe that, just because they were friends, he was obliged to teach the other party the Cultivation Techniqueit had to be something he was willing to do. Seeing that Wang Haifeng remained silent, he smiled, Alright, off you go. In the future, we can still hang out, eat, drink, and be merry. Any problem that money can solve is no problem at all. But lets drop the matter of learning martial arts no need to spoil our friendship. Wang Haifeng looked at him with a strange expression, You cant even take a joke now? I will exin onest time, Feng Jun shook his head, speaking resignedly, I am under no obligation to teach you, just like back in Hongjie, we got along well, but you were under no obligation to give me money for no reason, understand? Alright, Wang Haifeng sighed, standing up, You have your reasons, but I really cant ept this change in you. With that, he turned and left the vi.
Seeing that the door had closed, Xu Leigang could onlyugh bitterly and shake his head, That guy is truly so immature. Any random person who borrows money has to have a good attitude, let alone learn a skill that money cant buy. Feng Junughed nonchntly, If you ask me, hes not any sillier than the average person. Hell figure it out sooner orter. Figure it out? Xu Leigangs eyes rolled as he asked tentatively, Will you continue to teach him if he does? Heh, Feng Junughed again, If he could figure it out today ande back to apologize, I might consider it. But after today, he shouldnt get his hopes up However, I feel he doesnt need to wait until after today, hell be back very soon. He paused for a moment before giving Xu Leigang a meaningful nce, People choose their Cultivation Techniques, and likewise, Cultivation Techniques also choose their people If fate doesnt bring them together, then its just a missed opportunity, dont you think? Wang Haifeng left with a surge of anger. Because he couldnt get a taxi in the Peach Blossom Valley Community, as he slowly walked to the entrance, he couldnt help being annoyedpeople really shouldnt seed. Once they do, they dont recognize their old friends. Thats what he thought, but for some reason, the phrase But you were under no obligation to give me money for no reason kept popping into his head. At first, hed dismiss it with disdain: Am I learning your Cultivation Technique for nothing? Im going to guard your door. But even to himself, this excuse felt awkward. Anyone could do the job of guarding the door; what Feng Jun required was reliability. Even with this requirement, the exchange wasnt equal. Wang Haifeng walked slowly, but there was a faint throbbing in his ankles and hips, reminding him that he had been injured today. Xiao Fengs skills, unlike in the past, were now incredibly different; and his healing techniqueswithout any exaggerationwere truly remarkable. When he was halfway to the gate, he stoppednot only because he needed a rest but also because he decided to make a call to Sister Hong to ask about the money for the goodsFeng Jun may not care about our friendship, but I am a man who does. Sister Hong quickly answered the call, You didnte this afternoon again; tell me cant you focus a bit more at work? I got hurt a bit and need to rest for a couple of days, Wang Haifeng responded with a wry smile, I was over at Peach Blossom Valley this afternoon. So you went to see Master Feng, Sister Hongs voice turned cold, Why did you call me? Huh? Wang Haifeng was genuinely surprised, Howe youre also calling him Master? I thought that was a nickname others had for him. I dont know why he is called Master, Sister Hong didnt seem interested in the topic, I just heard a bunch of people from the capital calling him that, seems like they were asking for his help You can ask Fatty Xu; he knows more about it. Upon hearing this, Wang Haifeng was stunned. It was only then that he realizedFatty Xus odd expression when he had intended to ambush Feng Jun said it allthey had no faith in him, yet he had refused to listen and stubbornly sought out humiliation.
In other words, Fatty Xu was fully aware of Feng Juns capabilities, which is why he was extremely respectful, while he, Wang Haifeng, kept using an old viewpoint to judge others, assuming they should interact with him like they used to do. It would have been fine if it were just about interacting; Feng Jun said that was no problem. But Wang Haifeng wanted to maintain a friendship while also learning the Cultivation Technique. No wonder the other party had asked such a question: Why should I? If people from the capital were traveling to Funiu to specifically seek assistance from Master Feng, doesnt that say something about Master Fengs worth? Its indeed my own issue! Wang Haifeng finally admitted to himself.
Actually, he had been having some doubts for a while, but he was unwilling to ept it in his heart. Now, Sister Hongs words indirectly confirmed this point: Feng Jun had really changed, and Wang Haifeng indeed hadnt properly acknowledged his own standing. As he was pondering, Sister Hong on the other end of the line was getting impatient, Xiao Wang, what are you doing? Hey, hey is the signal gone? Uh-huh, the signal is back now, Wang Haifeng quickly adjusted his train of thought and said with a chuckle, Its nothing, I just heard that Master Feng wants to buy a plot ofnd, and the funds arent quite ready. Oh, Sister Hongs voice remained as calm as ever, So whats the point of you calling me then? Wang Haifeng suddenly found himself at a loss for words, but thankfully he was quick-witted and didnt drag Feng Jun into this, I get the impression from Fatty Xu that perhaps there might still be a little room to squeeze? Sister Hong paused noticeably before respondingnguidly, Thats between me and Master Feng. Wang Haifeng was taken aback, but at least he got an answer, so he replied with a smile, Master Fengs business, how would I dare to inquire? Just mentioning it off the cuff. Oh, Sister Hong hummed indifferently, Anything else? No, thats it, where else would Wang Haifeng dare to say more? Sister Hong, my main reason for calling was to say that I wont be able to do any strenuous exercise at work for the next week I really am injured. Just take care of yourself, Sister Hong hung up the phone very decisively. Wang Haifeng held the mobile phone in his hand, standing there for a while, before putting it back in his handbag and turning to walk back toward the vi. Feng Jun hadnt misjudged him at all; Coach Wang was inherently a man who knew how to make choices. He wasnt particrly fond of his beloved, but when his fathers business ran into trouble and needed his father-inws help, he married her without hesitationand to be fair, this choice did not mistreat him.
To be a bit selfish: isnt it the pursuit of most people to marry someone who loves you, and to make the one you love your lover? Simrly, to prevent his elder brothers career from being affected, he chose not to work in the familyspany but instead worked at the Hongjie Clubhouse. Being able to choose a job that involved fitness, something he liked, was indeed not bad, but if he could work in thepany and have everyone at his beck and call, who would want to lower themselves to serve others? Admittedly, Coach Wang was an exceptionally gifted individual, which allowed him to regard most people with a superior perspective. But he really wasnt a fool; as the saying goes, it wasnt difficult to make him change his mindjust give him a reason. Once he realized that his self-assessment was indeed inurate, he immediately made the decision to go back and apologize. Of course, he could apologize another day, but Wang Haifeng would not be so insensitive as to not understand this simple propriety. Now that he had decided to apologize, the sooner, the better; if he dyed too long, even preserving the friendship would be difficult, let alone asking to be a disciple. Xu Lei was just talking to Feng Jun when the doorbell rang. He looked at the small monitor and saw Wang Haifeng standing outside, continuously gesturing towards the camera, Master Feng, Ivee to my senses, I truly was in the wrong. Fatty Xu didnt wait for Feng Jun to speak and opened the gatethat moment was not the time to ask Feng Jun whether to open it or not, as being overheard by Wang Haifeng would only introduce discord into the two mens friendship. Xu Lei was very clear that Wang Haifeng was actually an old friend of Master Fengs, while he had only recentlye into contact with the Master. Even though he had been quite close and knew more, he stillcked a certain depth of rtionship. When Wang Haifeng walked in, his emotions werepletely readjusted, and he gave Feng Jun a bow before speaking seriously. Master Feng, we have known each other for more than a day or two. You know me, I tend to be impulsive, not think things through, and like to joke around. Yourepletely right; if I want to be a disciple and learn the real Cultivation Technique I must have the correct attitude. Feng Jun just looked at him with a smile that wasnt quite a smile, not saying a word.
After looking for a while and seeing that Coach Wang was still calm without bing agitated, Feng Jun turned to nce at Xu Lei, Was I not right? Some people are just born with a bit of fortune. Actually, deep down, Wang Haifeng felt a bit awkward. In the past, he was the one scrutinizing others with that evaluative gaze, but now it was his turn to be scrutinized. Just then, he heard Xu Lei speak with a chuckle, Indeed, people choose their Cultivation Technique, but the Cultivation Technique also chooses its person. If you miss it then its just that the opportunity wasnt meant for you. Coach Wang was momentarily dumbfounded: Damn, could todays events also be interpreted like this? At that moment, he truly started to believe that Feng Jun had mastered something extraordinaryits notmon for someone to have the gall to describe their own actions as another persons opportunity. With that thought, thest bit of resentment in his heart miraculously vanished. What reced it was deep curiosity, along with a slight tinge of anxiety about possibly missing out. Chapter 213: 213 Grudgingly Chapter 213: Grudgingly Feng Jun did not intentionally leave Wang Haifeng hanging; he simply observed the other party for a moment at first. Then he spoke seriously, Haifeng, let me be honest with you, our rtionship goes back further than the time Ive dealt with Lei Gang, and your physical condition is quite decent. My expectations for you were originally higher than for Lei Gang. Thats true, Xu Leigang immediately chimed in, I knew Master Feng was no ordinary person and wanted to be his disciple too, but the master only said the time wasnt right and didnt agree to it. But today, you attacked first and then said you wanted to learn martial arts. Not only did the master not hold it against you, but he also agreed right away Strictly speaking, I should actually thank you. Wang Haifeng had already decided to restrain himself and behave, yet hearing this, he felt it was too much to bear. He cautiously nced at Feng Jun, Master, can I retort him? Feng Jun raised an eyebrow, the expression clearly one of neither support nor opposition. Wang Haifeng understood the tacit understanding between them; he turned his head towards Xu Leigang and spoke vehemently, Then why didnt you tell me earlier? If I hadnt been beaten today, wouldnt you still be waiting? Xu Leigang red at him, I wanted to tell you, but without Masters permission, would I dare to? Upon hearing this, Wang Haifeng was dumbfounded. He then realized that if Feng Jun were really that miraculous, the news leaked out would certainly attract countless admirers. By then, those begging to be disciples could probably line up all the way to the outside of Peach Blossom Valley. Where would it be his turn, with his less than respectful attitude?
Coach Wang was rather casual in his approach, but he had one good quality: as soon as he realized he was wrong, he would immediately admit it. So he quickly nodded, Alright, Lei Gang, I was wrong to use you. I apologize, but you could have hinted me secretly. Feng Jun felt speechless as he reached for the cigarettes on the table: Speaking like this in front of me, is that really okay? However, he didnt mind Wang Haifeng and Xu Lei getting along well, for it was best if there were no rifts between martial brothers. I could hint you, but you would have to be willing to listen, Xu Leigang red at Wang Haifeng again, Im often moving around the master and luckily know some secrets. Your mind is all on flirting with girls, who would be willing to put in such hard effort? Hey, hey, Coach Wang cried out, Lao Xu, let me tell you, dont spew blood, I have many serious things to do. Heh, Fatty Xuughed with a hint of disdain, Your serious business is to prove to your wife youre not flirting with girls. Wang Haifeng pointed a finger at him, but in haste, he couldnt find any reason to refute. Enough, Feng Jun didnt want to see them argue anymore. Seeing Wang Haifeng had returned to normal, he beckoned, Come here, let me assess both of your aptitudes first. His method of assessment was simple it was taking pulses! Thats right, he held the wrists of the other partys hands with both hands, as if taking pulses just like a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, except that he did it with both hands simultaneously. In doing this, it wasnt entirely for show; he also channeled two streams of Inner Qi into their wrists and then, following the meridians, investigated the condition of their entire bodies. Upon examining, he actually made a small discovery, Haifeng, have you suffered an injury near your left shoulder on your back? Wang Haifeng first froze, then nodded, Yes, thats right you can even detect that? It happened in junior high when he twisted his back due to a collision while ying basketball. He was young and resilient and didnt care about it, even though it hurt for several days before his family took him for physical therapy. Now, he barely felt the injury anymore, but asionally, if he misapplied a bit of force, he could still feel some soreness, so he was well aware that there was a lingering issue. Then, Feng Jun checked Xu Leigangs meridians. Lao Xus physical condition was clearly on the decline, but surprisingly, Fatty Xus meridians and muscle responses were quite good, even a bit stronger than Coach Wangs. But soon, he realized the truthit was after all the one who had taken a Body Tempering Pill! Then he rose and went upstairs, You two chat for a while; I need to consider carefully how to design the cultivation techniques for both of you.
The two of them looked at each other until Feng Jun entered the room and closed the door. Wang Haifeng then asked in a low voice, Lao Xu, he Master Feng actually designs cultivation techniques? I really didnt know that, Xu Leigang replied quietly, but, we absolutely must not let that information spread When the masters mother camest time, she seemed clueless about his martial arts abilities. I see, Wang Haifeng nodded thoughtfully and moved his mouth as if to say something, but ultimately refrained. He felt that Feng Jun knew quite a few extraordinary skills and was keeping them secret from his parents, which seemed somewhat unfilial. But now, who was he to criticize the master over such a matter?
In fact, he was misunderstanding the situation. Feng Jun did care deeply for his parents, but martial artist cultivation was not especially beneficial for longevity, and plus, the younger one started cultivating, the better the results. For older individuals to cultivate, not only would it be a hard endeavor, there was also a chance that over-cultivation could damage their innate vitality. Feng Jun believed that it was somewhat bizarre for an olddy to risk harming her body to be a martial artistwasnt that an odd scenario? He thought that it wasnt toote to teach his parents Immortal Techniques after he had obtained themat the very least, he needed to find some life-extending treasures before it was worth making a special trip to see them. About ten minutes after Feng Jun entered the room, he walked out. Descending the stairs to stand by the two men, he nodded slightly, Not bad, your talents havent disappointed me much. Lei Gangs talent is even stronger than Hai Fengs, although its a pity that hes a bit too old. Upon hearing this, Wang Haifeng felt a bit displeased again, while Xu Leigang, with a happy smile, chimed in, Master, do I need to lose weight too? Feng Jun gave him a strange look and said, Are you sure you can manage it? Uh, Xu Leigang was suddenly at a loss for words. Even though he had many strengths, he had one habit that was criticizedxity. If it werent for this, even with his Innate weakness, he wouldnt have ended up this overweight. Alright, you can go back now, Feng Jun waved them off. In two days, I will give you the Cultivation Techniques Use these two days to take care of your personal affairs. It was then that Wang Haifeng remembered something, Master Feng, about Sister Hong, Ive contacted her. Her tone was rather strange It seems like she needs to be contacted by you personally. Did she say that? Feng Jun was startled for a moment before slowly nodding, Then let her be. The news from Sister Hong dampened his spirits, but he was quite pleased with the way Wang Haifeng had conducted himself.
This young man actually knew to apologize first and seek forgiveness before rying the news, rather than using it as leverage to gain forgiveness, showing that he knew when to advance or retreat in matters. During those two days, Feng Jun tranted two Cultivation Techniques, one being the Nine Forms Eighteen Diagrams, and the other the Nine Forms Twenty-Seven Diagrams. Wang Haifeng and Xu Leigang were also busy. They sorted out their family matters and even bought training apparel. Neither of themcked money, so they purchased high-quality goods, including training clothes, socks, shoes, and even leg wraps. In addition to this, they set up a moveable shed not more than four square meters at the entrance of the vi courtyard, resembling a guard booth, and even ran a separate power line to it. ording to Xu Leigang, this would allow them to stand guard in case Master Feng was not avable, having even arranged a ce to sleep. Of course, if Master Feng was not in, they would stay inside the house overnight. Fatty Xu mighte from a wealthy second generation, but he knew quite a few things and was very considerate in his nning. That afternoon, Feng Jun handed two booklets to them, The Cultivation Techniques you two will practice differ. Follow the instructions Ive given you; do not take hints from each others Cultivation Techniques, but feel free to discuss other matters. Wang Haifeng received the mostmon Nine Forms Eighteen Diagrams, the same kind that Lang Zhen practiced. As for Xu Leigang, he received the Nine Forms Twenty-Seven Diagrams because his constitution was a bit unusualalthough strong in the Wood Attribute, it was severely suppressed by the Gold Attribute, simr to Liu Feifei. However, his weakened attributes were mainly because his mother was quite old when she gave birth to him, after already having several other children. This, coupled with a long stay in the military camp, a Land of ughter, resulted in his current state. Fortunately, Feng Jun had a Cultivation Technique that suited this condition, which he then passed on to him. Wang Haifengs talent could only be described as average, with a bnce in the Five Elements, a harmonious cycle of creation and restraint, and a bnced Yin Yang. Feng Jun thought it over and decided that, in this case, it was better to start with basic Tun Na (breathing exercises).
The two pondered over the booklets for half a day, and Feng Jun took another two hours to lecture them, asking them to quickly sense their Inner Qi. Finding the sense of qi is not an easy task. Apart from studying the Cultivation Techniques, the two spent most of their time trying to sense their qi. But five days passed, and they still hadnt achieved anything. Feng Jun was somewhat frustrated by this. How is it that when I want to impart some Cultivation Techniques, not only are my disciples acquaintances, but also of such mediocre talent? Looking at other main characters in stories, their disciples are either born with a Spiritual Root or are children of fate. Even a random child picked up along the way turns out to be a tormented Princely Heir from the Princes Mansion, and the most impressive ones could even be reincarnated powerhouses. Of course, these were just Feng Juns musings. He knew all too well that his own decisions had been hasty. But there was no helping it; those were his circumstances. Without a solid foundation or supportive people around him, how could he recruit just anyone he wanted? He didnt wish for friends to be disciples, preferring to give them more time to consider their options. After all, rtionships would change, and many people are not able to ept that calmly. But now, with limited options, only his friends could earn his trust. At the same time, it was essential to quickly establish a foundation in modern society. Only by establishing a solid foundation could he act freely in the world within the mobile phone. Thus, the first disciples he ended up teaching were of such caliber, leaving him with no choice but to ept the situation. Not only were their talents just so-so, but they were also friends, and what was more critical, their agestheir bones had already fused. (Update to this point, calling for monthly votes.)
Chapter 214: 214: The Beginning is the Hardest Chapter 214: The Beginning is the Hardest By the sixth day, even Li Xiaobin had noticed something was amiss. She found Feng Jun and quietly inquired, Whats wrong with these two,ing every day without a word, and their mood seems abnormal? Unexpectedly to Feng Jun, she had observed this, and in a few more days, wouldnt more people pay attention? With determination, he resolved to himself: Its time to force the issue a bit and help them along. That evening, he kept the two of them back: Let me guide you in finding the sensation of Qi. Wang Haifeng hesitated for a long time before asking, Master Feng, are we too dull that you have to lend a hand? Thats not it, Feng Jun shook his head, Actually, its easier to find the sensation of Qi with some guidance. Indeed, especially since he was now a High-Rank Martial Master, guiding two beginners to find the sensation of Qi Would that even be a challenge? Wang Haifeng wanted to continue asking, but dared not, and could only nce at Xu Leigang. Upon seeing this, Fatty Xu braced himself and ventured, Then why wait six days to start guiding us? If were too dull, you can criticize us.
Why ask so many questions? Feng Jun scratched his head, thinking that taking acquaintances as disciples really doese with many inconveniences. However, he wasnt about to get angry over such a trivial matter so he simply put it straightforwardly, Those who can find the sensation of Qi on their own may achieve higher sesses in the future, whereas those who need help might achieve less Of course, this is just a possibility. Indeed, in the world of mobile phones, methods to guide Qi sensation discovery arent all that rare, but most people wouldnt do this as its truly more harmful than beneficial for beginners. A Cultivator who can find the sensation of Qi independently has greater potential for development, which aligns with naturalws and also serves as a form of selection. Moreover, those Cultivators who barely qualify, even if they practice forcibly, often just waste resources, and aside from those from wealthy families, no one is willing to squander resources so wastefully. Xu Leigang and Wang Haifeng both looked dejected: So our future achievements sigh. That refers to when you are youngsters! Feng Jun shook his head, halfughing and half crying, Starting martial arts training at your age, you should be grateful for whatever you can learn. The ceiling might be lower, but its not certain youll reach it Dont think too much. Wang Haifeng hesitated, then mustered the courage to ask again, Then, are there many people who practice this during their youth? Feng Jun shook his head and answered frankly, In Huaxia, I havent heard of such people. Pausing for a moment, he added, Even I started practicing when I was a bit older. Their eyes brightened slightly upon hearing this, and they were eager to continue asking questions. Feng Jun frowned slightly, showing a bit of impatience, No need for so many questions, do you two want the guidance or not? Seeing him getting ruffled, they quickly behaved. In fact, they werent against receiving guidance; as adults faced with choices, they simply preferred to understand their situation more fully. In this regard, those simple disciples who only obey their mastersmands do tend to be less trouble. Guidance methods for finding Qi sensation are briefly mentioned in many Cultivation Technique Manuals. Theres one in the manual Feng Jun received that is quite detailed. Plus, now that hes a High-Rank Martial Master, his micromanagement skills are quite impressive. He first attempted to guide Wang Haifeng, but when his hand touched the others Dantian point and he slowly exhaled Inner Qi, Coach Wangs meridians naturally epted the flow of Inner Qi, just as they had when he was treated for injuries. This phenomenon doesnt seem quite right. Feng Jun slowly released Inner Qi, pondering in his mind; with suchpliance, it would be hard to stimte autonomous awareness, when would they be able to find Qi sensation? About five minutester, the reaction within Wang Haifengs body became even more harmonious, and Feng Jun began to guide him ording to the sequence of Tun Na exercises, helping him feel the movement of the breath. Immediately, he could tell that the flow of breath had slowed down a lot and had also be sluggish and awkward.
He increased the output of Inner Qi slightly, and Wang Haifengs cheeks started puffing out, clearly clenching his teeth. After repeating this process three times, Coach Wang finally could not bear it, clenching his teeth and letting out one word, Itchy~ He wasnt afraid of a bit of pain, but this itchy sensation, like ants crawling and biting, especially inside his body, was truly unbearable. Hmm, Feng Jun stopped releasing Inner Qi, noting the others forehead was already beading with sweat, and he withdrew his hand, Alright, lets stop there for now. Take a rest.
Wang Haifeng also slowly ended his practice, sweat on his forehead not diminishing but increasing, asrge droplets continuously rolled down. He cautiously asked, Master, is this a good sign or a bad one? Dont overthink it, Feng Jun waved his hand dismissively and spoke softly, Go move around a bit, dont catch a chill. Call Lei Gang in. Guiding the breath for Xu Leigang was much smoother. Around half an hourter, a tiny thread of Inner Qi, as slender as a silkworms fment, was born within Xu Leigangs Sea of Qi. Feng Jun didnt rush to end the session, as if he hadnt noticed that trace of Inner Qi. He continued to methodically lead the others Qi, tirelessly setting the pace. Xu Leigangs thread of breath waspletely unaware, hazily following along with Feng Juns Qi like a little tail, or like a child trailing behind an adult. Another twenty or so minutes passed, and Feng Juns palm slowly left the others Sea of Qi acupoint. Xu Leigang faintly felt that the masters Qi was growing weaker, but it was only when the master truly withdrew his hand that he opened his eyes in surprise and conveyed a silent question with his gaze: ? Continue, Feng Jun uttered simply, slowly standing up. Xu Leigang didnt dare say much. He lowered his eyelids and made an effort to follow the feeling and direction he had just experienced, slowly circting his Qi. This time, as he circted his Qi, he noticed something different, Hmm? Wang Haifeng had rested for a while and was now watching from a distance. Seeing this scene, his heart was scratching like a hundred ws. He wanted to ask Feng Jun if Xu Leigang had found his sense of Qi, but he couldnt bring himself to say it out loud, and his heart was incredibly twisted.
But Feng Jun knew what he was thinking, walked over to the side, and quietlymented, You two are different; dontpare this. Hearing this, Wang Haifengs heart grew even colder, So he really did find his sense of Qi? Then what about me If you continue with this mentality, it is not suitable for cultivation, Feng Jun cut him off, his voice low but decisive, The Cultivation Technique you are practicing is higher-ranked than his, understand? Its just how it is being a teacher; you need to learn how to discipline people and also how to encourage themeven if it means bluffing, Lei Gang is progressing a bit faster now for a variety of reasons. Once you find your sense of Qi, I naturally have other methods to motivate you. That night, under Feng Juns guidance, Xu Leigang finally cultivated a sense of Qi and spent two more days consolidating it. On the third night, Wang Haifeng finally found his Qi sense as well, after enduring no small amount of itchy torment and gritting his teeth through it. It took much longer for him to consolidate his sense of Qi than Xu Leigang did because his Inner Qi was minute and sluggish, sometimes there and sometimes not, taking a full five days to stabilize. As Feng Jun allowed them to discuss the broader aspects of cultivation, Coach Wang learned about the huge gap between himself and Fatty Xu. His confidence was crushed into the ground once again, nearly to the point of giving up hope. At that moment, Feng Jun finally spoke up, Hmm, get familiar with each of your first diagrams and start memorizing the second one, especially Lei Gang, as your first figure is three diagrams. Early on the third day, he took them to the attic of the vi and gave each one a Pill, Maintain the meditative posture, and each of you take half first, then work hard on your cultivation. Pills? Wang Haifengs eyes lit up, feeling a sense of relief after enduring hardship. But the next moment, his sentiment was overwhelmed by a different emotion as he heard Xu Leigang beside him wail, Ah? Can I still cultivate after taking it? Fatty Xu recognized the Pill; he had taken it himself, and Yuan Youwei had taken it tooit was a Body Tempering Pill.
He wasnt opposed to taking it and knew its primary function was to assist in cultivation, but he was all too aware of the agony of Tempering the body with a Body Tempering Pill. He was very doubtful that he would have the spirit to meditate after consuming it. Wang Haifeng, however, couldnt help but give him a sideways nce, You know this Pill? Fatty Xu nodded decisively, I dont know, but Ive seen the Master use it. That kid who took the Pill looked incredibly pained; they even had to bind him up and that was when he had only taken a quarter. Oh, Wang Haifeng rxed and waved his hand nonchntly, Its normal for a child Dont be afraid of difficulty; its so small, I dont think the pain will be much. Soon, he regretted his words. No sooner had he taken half a Pill than his body shook violently, and he gasped for air, Ssst this thing. Xu Leigangs reaction was somewhat better. He had resigned himself to maintaining a less effortful posture, struggling through half an hour, but to his surprise, this Pill actually wasnt all that painful. He could maintain his meditative posture! For a moment, he was curious: What was going on? Feng Jun watched them cultivate and couldnt help but nod inwardly: Lang Zhen was right, the Body Tempering Pill indeed suited cultivators who had developed a sense of Qi. Compared to Xu Leigangs pain, Wang Haifengs was more intense as it was his first time taking the Body Tempering Pill, and he had rtively more impurities in his body. This sensation was also new to him. But Coach Wang was really not half-hearted. Hearing Fatty Xu make noint, just his breathing getting slightly heavier, apetitive spirit was ignited in him. If you can endure it, I certainly can too! Not only did he grit his teeth and endure, but he also withstood the pain and tried to force himself through the Tun Na breathing exercise and circr Qi movement. Chapter 215: 215 Outrageous (Seeking Monthly Ticket) Chapter 215: Outrageous (Seeking Monthly Ticket) After taking the Body Tempering Pills, both of them had a good cultivation effect throughout the morning. Xu Leigang was very satisfied with the cultivation process. He discovered that his inner breath had grown stronger and the cirction process also became smoother, Indeed, its good stuff. However, Feng Jun was not very satisfied with him because during the time when the medicines effect was at its peak, Fatty Xu did not seize the time to practice the Cultivation Technique. Although this guy is a military child, his tolerance for pain is so-so, and he is quite impulsive in nature. The serious one is Wang Haifeng. Even though he has been quite spoiled since childhood and acts with a sense of uninhibited freedom, once he sets his mind to something, he really has the vibe of someone ying for keeps he was actually able to bear the pain and continue his practice! You have to understand, practicing this Cultivation Technique is not simply an action. A slight miss can lead to a grave error; the serious ones could even fall into devilry. To give an example, Wang Haifeng and Xu Leigang were cultivating different techniques. How big is the difference between these two techniques? Frankly speaking, not much! At the entry stage of their training, all Cultivation Techniques adhere to the same principles, but even so, the two of them have already embarked on different paths. Such slight differences can lead to such big disparities.
Wang Haifengs willingness to endure the pain and practice was truly a sign of his tenacity. Fortunately, it is at this stage that making a little mistake isnt too serious many cultivators in the Cultivation ne practiced in the same way; especially younger people whose bones and bodies havent fully developed yet have strong sticity, so the pain of body tempering is not as intense as it is for adults. Feng Jun was prepared to intervene at any time, but after observing for a while, he found that this fellows practice process was generally on track with no major issues. As the effects of the pill gradually subsided and the pain lessened, the likelihood of making mistakes basically decreased even more. In fact, the one who benefited the most from persevering was Wang Haifeng himself. Through practice, the medicinal properties of the Body Tempering Pill were maximally promoted in his blood, with no waste whatsoever. Both of them had been moving their blood and qi all morning and when they stopped at noon, they were covered in sweat. Xu Leigang was already well-practiced in this routine. He got up and ran downstairs, heading straight to the bathroom of a guest room, No way, I need to take a shower first! Wang Haifeng also felt that something was amiss. Hearing Xu Leigangs words and taking a sniff himself, he suddenly smelled a foul odor and couldnt help but retch, Shoot, I need to take a shower too~ It was forty minutester when he finished showering and emerged. Coach Wang had a bath towel wrapped around his waist and another draped over his shoulder. He stood in the guest room, peering out, Leigang, do you have a change of clothes? Xu Leigang, who was sitting on the sofa peeling oranges, spat out a seed and replied leisurely, Didnt you bring clothes with you? I brought practice clothes, who brings underwear? Wang Haifeng replied with a troubled look, Those clothes stink so much I cant wear them Could you go out and buy me a set? Xu Leigang red at him irritably, Look how entitled you are one thousand for a set, Ill have Xiao Li buy it. No problem, Wang Haifeng nodded without hesitation. For him, money was never an issue, and at that moment, he was in a really good mood, Ill get you a set too. Im just kidding, Xu Leigangughed and pulled a box from under the coffee table, cing it on top, Alright, here is a full set of underwear, go put it on. It turned out that Fatty Xu had prepared multiple sets of underwear in advance, afraid that they might encounter this problem during cultivation, and he also prepared two sets for Wang Haifeng. After changing into clean clothes, Wang Haifeng curiously asked, Howe youre prepared for everything? Xu Leigang looked at him and replied proudly, Ive been eating for ten more years than you, you think Ive just been messing around all this time? As they joked around with each other, Feng Jun and Li Xiaobin returned, bringing back lunch they had packed from the restaurant.
In the afternoon, Feng Jun received a call from the capital. It was from Li Ting, who said that the goods in Myanmar were ready, Master Feng, you can go to Macau and lose some money now, she said with a jestbut of course, going to Myanmar first was also an option, especially since Xu Leigang guaranteed it. Feng Jun thought about it and decided to send Xu Leigang to Macau, while he would make a solo trip to Myanmar; otherwise, if over a hundred tons of military hardware suddenly disappeared, it would probably scare anyone to death, right? Xu Leigang smacked his lips when he heard it, Good thing Ive already processed my military transfer; otherwise, I really couldnt go to Macau. After a pause, he spoke up again, So Ill make a quick trip and then go to Myanmar with you?
He was well aware of the contents of the deal, among the three people present, only Wang Haifeng was clueless about the situation. You dont need to go to Myanmar, Feng Jun shook his head, Ill go alone. How can that be, Xu Leigang became anxious upon hearing that, and nced at Wang Haifeng, How about letting Haifeng apany you on the trip? Wang Haifeng waspletely baffled, Go to Myanmar? No need, Ill go alone, Feng Jun dered firmly, leaving no room for negotiation, Lei Gang, you can take him with you to Macau, youve been cultivating for quite a few days now, good opportunity to rx a bit. Xu Leigang hesitated before speaking up, If we both leave, who will watch the house? It might be better for Haifeng to stay behind, to continue his cultivation and house-sitting. He had a vague idea that the jade in the house was probably valued in the billions. But Wang Haifeng didnt want to watch the house alone either; despite his fierce approach to cultivation whenparing to Xu Leigang, he didnt like to lose, but at heart, he was someone who loved to have fun, with his greatest pursuit in life being to enjoy it. Without anyone to cultivate with, he felt it was dull to practice alone. Since it had been a long time since hisst break, he thought it would be a good idea to go out and unwind, Im not interested in gambling anyway, better to go with you to Myanmar. Feng Jun nced at him disapprovingly, You wish you were gambling, this time youre going with Lei Gang to lose money Go early ande back soon. When Wang Haifeng heard the words lose money, he guessed what it was about and nodded, Alright, no problem, Ill protect Lei Gang andplete the task as soon as possible. Both men were of a straightforward disposition; once they decided to leave, they immediately booked a flight for the next day and headed straight for Macau. As soon as they left, Feng Jun, who had intended to leave as well, reconsidered, thinking about the many valuable items in the vi that needed someone to watch over them, concerned about the headache hed have if they were burrized.
He dared to leave Wang Haifeng or Xu Leigang alone to guard the house because both were trustworthy, but with Li Xiaobin, there was still ack of trustactually, even if he lost all the jade, it wouldnt matter; he could always bring over another batch from the mobile phone ne. But the unpleasant feeling of losing possessions was something he did not want to experience again. Three dayster, Xu Leigang and Wang Haifeng returned, having sessfully lost arge sum of money in Macau as theyd intended. ording to the two of them, when they exchanged money for chips, they used a code, and the casino immediately arranged someone to gamble against them. They yed Texas Holdem, in a VIP room. In any case, Xu Leigang followed every hand, and so did the other side. After a certain point, Xu Leigang started to foldmaintaining this rhythm until they had lost all the money they intended to lose. In Wang Haifengs words, it was tremendously boring, even though they asionally won once or twice. But as long as one wasnt blind, one could see that this was a tant transfer of funds. The two had spent roughly three hourspleting the task. They hadnt brought much money in the first ce, but the VIP room had handy boys providing various loan services. Seeing that they had stopped ying, some casino runners wanted to continue lending, but were stopped by the casinonot just anyone could prey on their big clients. The casino was somewhat considerate, however, giving each of them HK$50,000 in chips and made it clearthis was for casual y, and whatever they won or lost would be purely for their enjoyment, entirely unrted to the previous transactions. Since the profits hade from their lossesthey were out several tens of millions it didnt hurt for others to get a little bit of the action. Xu Leigang and Wang Haifeng didnt hesitate and went straight out to gamble. Coach Wang did not take long to lose all of his chips, while Xu Leigang won over HK$30,000 and promptly left the table. Instead ofing straight back, the two first stopped in Guangzhou to settle ounts with the casino runners before returning to Zhengyang. Feng Jun wasnt particrly concerned with the details of the process; what was important to him was that the other party acknowledged the debt was cleared. The extra millions in handling fees didnt bother him, so he grabbed his backpack and set off for Yunnan Province.
Before leaving, he assigned them a taskto adjust to the next two days of cultivation, and on the third day, continue taking the remaining half of the Body Tempering Pills. Seeing him leave so nonchntly, Wang Haifeng couldnt help but worry a bit, Lao Xu, Master Feng going alone He wont encounter any danger, right? I heard that Myanmar can be pretty chaotic. Worrying about it now is useless, Xu Leigang seemed to havee to terms with it, Our task is to take care of the house, and besides we shouldnt interrupt our cultivation. Master Feng has high expectations for us. Wang Haifeng had already gotten over his awkward feelings, because, from personal experience, he knew how rare it was for Feng Jun to provide cultivation techniques and pills. Hearing this, he expressed his concern with a frown, Im thinking, maybe we should inform Sister Hong? She seems to have some influence there. I advise you to save your breath, Xu Leigang shook his head, The thing hes going there to do, you must have guessed it by now. The more people who know, the more likely it could causeplications. Wang Haifeng sighed heavily, frustrated, but he had no choice but to put aside these distractions and begin his cultivation. However, while they were not nning to tell Sister Hong, the next morning, one of her people arrived at Peach Blossom Valley. At that time, the two men were inside cultivating, when suddenly the doorbell rang. They checked the surveince to find a strikingly beautiful foreign woman with an exotic air about her. Wang Haifeng was instantly stupefied, Wow, is this a Russian girl? Or Ukrainian? The beautiful woman waved at the camera and spoke in fluent Chinese, Hello, may I ask if Feng Jun is here? (Its the third day of the New Year already; time flies, doesnt it? For those waiting for the double update, have you cast your monthly ticket?)
Chapter 216: 216 Too Many Interested People Chapter 216: Too Many Interested People Wang Haifeng might have been an old hand at dealing with beauties, but he was still shocked by the appearance of this unexpected visitor. Despite her repeated exnations, he still couldnt believe it, Youre Sister Hongs sister? Impossible You two look nothing alike. The beauty whod arrived was indeed Zhang Caixin, and she wasnt too impressed with the handsome Coach Wang, Uncle, Im here to see Feng Jun. Is he in or not? Just give me a straight answer. Youre actually calling me Uncle! Coach Wang could hardly stand it and jumped up high in indignation, Im calling Sister Hong right now. Xu Leigang shook his head in dismay. I thought Hai Feng had mellowed a bit, turns out hes just the same as before. Coach Wangs call was obviously in vain, as Sister Hong made it clear not only that Zhang Caixin was indeed her sister but also warned Coach Wang, If you dare mess with her, Feng Jun wont be able to protect you! After hanging up, Wang Haifeng muttered discontentedly, What does she mean by that? Do I look like that sort of person? Im here to bring money for President Feng, Zhang Caixin moved on to the main topic, Some jade has been sold and the ounts need his personal review Is he here? Hes not, Wang Haifeng replied seriously. He was fond of beautiful women but he wasnt the type who couldnt walk straight upon seeing one. For those beauties he had no interest in, he would stop at admiration. So he answered very seriously, When ites to money, were not in a position to handle it. However, we will ry the message to him as soon as possible.
Zhang Caixin, however, kept pressing, Where has he gone and when will he be back? Wang Haifeng certainly wouldnt reveal Feng Juns whereabouts the masters trip to Myanmar was certainly no trivial matter. Just then, Xu Leigang spoke up, contemtively looking at the beauty across from him, Actually, you guys know where hes gone right? At these words, Zhang Caixin was taken aback, What do you mean by that? If I knew where he was, why would Ie here looking for him? Its quite normal, Xu Leigang replied with a hint of a smile, Hes been strapped for cash for a while, you say youre giving him money, and now the moment he leaves, youre here delivering money I heard Sister Hong has good rtions with the airline, so getting this bit of info wouldnt be hard, right? You Zhang Caixin was stunned for a moment, then burst intoughter, aughter so full of charm that it set hearts racing. Afterughing for a while, she sighed helplessly, Ah, whats the point of living so straightforwardly? Alright, I know hes gone to Yunnan Province Whats he doing there? Xu Leigang shook his head and said seriously, Im not clear on that, maybe it has something to do with jade? Uncle, thats not very meaningful, Zhang Caixins pretty face darkened slightly, And dont tell me its not just me and my sister, anyone in the jade business knows, President Feng has never gone to Xijiang or Yunnan Province. The information in her statement was significant, but thinking about it made sense. Although Feng Jun hid away in Peach Blossom Valley, using its security to avoid harassment from many people, given that he controlled arge amount of high-quality jade resources, how could he not be thoroughly investigated? Even the fearless Xu Leigang couldnt help but change his facial expression when he heard her words, This is a bit troublesome. Seeing his serious expression, Zhang Caixin didnt gloat but spoke earnestly, He mainly deals in nephrite, so he hasnt stepped on Yunnan peoples toes, but those in the jewelry trade, they deal in more than just nephrite Many have connections in Yunnan Province. Damn it, Wang Haifeng became a bit frantic at the thought, Him heading there alone this time might indeed have been a miscalction. Exactly, the situation there is quiteplex, especially concerning jade, Zhang Caixin nodded slightly, As his business partners, we really hope nothing goes wrong with him You both know we have some friends over there too. Well, theres nothing we can do, Xu Leigang spread his hands helplessly, Were not exactly sure what hes doing or where hes at over there. Perhaps you could ask your friends there to look for him? Zhang Caixin rolled her big eyes at him, Uncle, do you really feel aplished deceiving a young girl? Have some water first, Xu Leigang handed her a cup of water, which he had just fetched. He took the opportunity to ponder for a moment before asking with a half-smile, Theres a detail I dont quite understand, maybe you can help clear it up For something like this, Sister Hong would normally ask, we all know each other, theres nothing that cant be asked. Why would it be you whos inquiring? Zhang Caixin sulkily pursed her lips, Who knows? Shes been bossing me around since we were kids.
It cant be that simple, right? Wang Haifeng also calmed down now and looked at her meaningfully, Maybe Sister Hong doesnt care whether he lives or dies, but you you care about him, dont you? Hisment wasnt meant as a tease; his real aim was to understand what exactly was going on between Sister Hong and Feng Jun. Is this important? To his surprise, the beauty seemed immune to such talk. Then, in a sharp turn of conversation, she asked, Has Feng Jun gone to Myanmar?
Damn! Xu Leigang and Wang Haifeng exchanged a nce upon hearing thisSister Hong really did have a sharp intuition! But it was Fatty Xu whose reaction was the quickest. He spoke seriously, Hes your sisters business partner. If Sister Hong doesnt know his whereabouts, how could we possibly know? Zhang Caixin did not speak but simply looked silently at the fat man in front of her, her eyes carrying a hint of helplessness. After a while, she finally spoke softly, Youre harming him, do you realize that? Youre overthinking it, Xu Leigang repliedzily, President Feng will be back soon. If you really care about him, please pay a portion of the payment as soon as possible. Hes been running really tight on moneytely. Upon hearing this, Zhang Caixin stared nkly at him for a moment before standing up and walking out, Since you all insist, I wont say anything more If he needs help, he can call my sister. After she left, the two big men in the room looked at each other. Eventually, it was Wang Haifeng who burst outughing, Sister Hong has met her match, it seems. Fatty Xu wasnt too surprised, in fact, thest time he took Sister Hong home, he had vaguely sensed the subtle rtionship between the two, I am a bit curious When exactly will the master return? After all, the task hes undertaking is rather challenging. To their surprise, Feng Jun came back on the fourth day, and he didnt fly back from Yunnan Province but first went to the metropolitan city, stayed a night, and then returned to Zhengyang. Although he had been gone less than four days, Feng Jun was noticeably thinner and darker, with a scrape on his forehead. His backpack was also newa brand-new canvas bag that was clearly just bought. Wang Haifeng and Xu Leigang were in the middle of their training when they saw him push the door and enter, both of them startled. Fatty Xu, with sharp eyes, immediately noticed the scrape on his forehead, What happened to your head, master? Got clipped by a rock, Feng Junruo said casually, Those guys in Myanmar are no good; they actually set up a roadblock to trap me There are even ambushes from them here in the country. Damn, they dont act at all like theyre doing business.
He had received the goods without mishap, and the other party had quickly withdrawn, but in the few dozen kilometers to the border, there were several mobile checkpoints inspecting passing vehicles and pedestrians. Feng Jun was cautious enough not to take the main roads, but even so, he had nearly been surrounded twice, and the opposition did not hesitate to open fire at the slightest provocation, with the clear intention of killing rather than letting him escape. Of course, this might have been a psychological tactic on their part, just meant to intimidate him so he wouldnt dare run, but where was Feng Jun the type to be easily frightened? He counterattacked decisively and, in less than half a day, learned to adeptly use the BA Barrett, his aim surprisingly impressive. He was fast on his feet, and he wore the Flood Dragon Silk Soft Armor from an Innate Expert, which helped him slip across the border unscathed. In the melee, a stray bullet hit his right shoulder, but by then the bullet had lost much of its power and could not prate the defense of his High-Rank Martial Master even without the soft armor. But that still infuriated him, so about five kilometers from the border line, he deliberately waited, and with the BA Barrett, he took out four of them, including one of their leaders, and then casually slipped back into the country. By doing so, he clearly meant to provoke the other sidesee that, Im shooting you with a BA Barrett, right here on the border, and Im about to return to my country. Come after me if you dare! Little did he expect, while the opposition did not send troops after him, they had many contacts within Huaxia, and even after returning to the country, he faced a series of pursuits and interceptions. Fortunately, not only could he run fast, but he also could summon agricultural vehicles and motorcycles from another dimension at any time, allowing him to finally elude his pursuers by the skin of his teeth. After reaching the airport, he felt he couldnt fly directly to Zhengyang, so he first took a flight to the metropolitan city, stayed one night, and then came back. After recounting his experience, Feng Jun sighed deeply with emotion, Ive realized that you cant expect any integrity from people in this line of business Not turning on you on the spot is already considered courteous. A bunch of barbarians, they fear authority but dont understand gratitude, Fatty Xu sniffed disdainfully, For such trash, just kill them. They dont know what gratitude is the harsher you are, the more theyll fear you; if youre polite, theyll think youre easy to bully. Tsk, Feng Jun clicked his tongue regretfully, Looks like I cant count on doing business with them again for a good long while.
It was only after he said this that Wang Haifeng realized another issue, Uh Master, there wasnt any problem with the goods, was there? Feng Jun smiled proudly, I nned this way of earning half a year ago, how could there be a problem? Chapter 217: 217: Blocked at the Door Chapter 217: Blocked at the Door What Feng Jun was shipping and where it was hidden, he didnt say, and Wang Haifeng didnt ask again. Next, it was time for the master to check their cultivation. Feng Jun was pleasantly surprised to find that Xu Leigang had actually begun to attempt the second diagram of the first form of cultivation, and although Wang Haifeng was still practicing the first diagram, his aura had grown much stronger and his skill in circting it had improved day by day. Such a rate of cultivation was quite fast, but since the two were adults, although finding their qi sensation was slower than younger people, once they got into the groove, because they could steady their hearts, their progress was usually not too bad. For adults, the further one cultivated, the harder it got. It was normal for them to progress quickly at the beginning. Feng Jun encouraged them with a few words, then added that if there was anything they didnt understand, they should ask quickly because he might be busy again after a while. His main task this time was to procure supplies, with military goods being of utmost importance. Now that the bulk of it had been secured, he nned to buy some diesel and other daily necessities and once again develop extensively on the mobile phone ne. He had been back for quite a while this time, over a month, and in another month, it would be time for the New Year. He hoped that by the New Year, he would be able to bring a cultivation technique back home with him. It was then that Wang Haifeng found the time to mention that Sister Hongs sister hade to make a payment and had asked about when he would return.
Upon hearing this, Feng Jun felt aplex emotion stirring in his heart. After cooling off during this period, his feelings towards Sister Hong had somewhat faded, and he felt that he had been somewhat obsessed before, failing to grasp the modern dating principle of If you dont take it seriously, then neither will I. As for the payment, he still nned to take it, but it wasnt urgent. In fact, he was considering consigning some jade to Li Dafu to sell. As for how much it would sell for, he wasnt too concerned, as it surely wouldnt go below his purchase price, right? Now that Sister Hong had taken the initiative to make the payment, although it wasnt in person, it was clear that she was worried about his safety. Realizing this, Feng Jun couldnt help but feel a bittersweet amusement. Im not even trying to flirt with you anymore, yet you act like this After pondering for a moment, Feng Jun decided to focus on what he had to do, Im going to take a shower and sleep for a bit, then I have some errands to run. Why dont you arrange a meeting with Sister Hong? If shes free tonight, lets all sit down together. He was nning to buy a freezer to store some meat and also purchase some grainsthe grains from that ne tasted remarkably good, naturally pollution-free but with very low yields, making them a bit expensive. Feng Jun had made these ns, but as he was taking his nap, someone pounded on his room door, Feng Jun, open the door! Being woken up from a dream like that would sour anyones mood, especially since he had been running around everywhere these past few days, leaving him quite exhausted. He angrily opened the door, only to be slightly taken aback as he found Zhang Caixin standing before him. After gathering hisposure, he spoke displeasedly, Cai Xin, do you even know Ive juste back? I was dead asleep! Zhang Caixin looked him up and down and pointed at his forehead, What happened here? I bumped into something, Feng Jun replied with a yawn, Listen, why dont you watch some TV for a bit and let me sleep another hour? Thats what you think? Zhang Caixin red at him, expressing her dissatisfaction, I knew you were back today, and I rushed over here in the middle of lunch. This is how you treat me? Alright then, Feng Jun yawned again, Wait for me downstairs, Ill be down in a moment. He went to close the door, but Zhang Caixin quickly stepped sideways, a long leg poking into the doorway, preventing the door from closing, and asked with displeasure, What are you going to do? Feng Jun looked at her both amused and annoyed, Of course, Im going to change clothes Or do you want to watch me change? He was wearing a thick cotton bathrobe loosely tied with a sash, revealing half of his chest and two segments of bare legs. Zhang Caixin was still sizing him up unashamedly, her beautiful eyes roaming freely, Go ahead and change, its no problem I dont mind. Feng Jun wasnt the least bit embarrassed; he casually untied the sash and opened the robe.
Zhang Caixins eyes widened as she watched him intently without even the slightest hint of turning to run. If he had been wearing nothing under the robe, she would have seen everything. Fortunately, he was wearing a pair of briefs underneathafter all, it was just a nap, there was no need to strippletely, right? As Feng Jun saw how she stared directly at him, he couldnt help but inwardly sigh, the girls these days really are bolder than ever.
While he inwardly sighed, his movements were swift; with a quick shrug, he slipped off his robe. Zhang Caixin couldnt bear to watch any longer. She pulled her long leg back from the doorframe and turned to walk downstairs, muttering disapprovingly, Hmph, I thought youd be well-built, but youre just another scrawny guy, all show and no substance. Hey hey, Feng Jun responded, not pleased with the remark, Do you even know what youre saying with all show and no substance? Following this, the clicking of high heels on the stairs grew louder as Zhang Caixin didnt bother to respond to his question. Soon after, Feng Jun came downstairs in a set of loungewear, which was a very loose sports outfit. It was already the depths of winter, and the weather in Zhengyang had be quite cold, with nights hitting below zero. However, the vi remained quite warm. Xu Leigang and Wang Haifeng were also in the living room. Lately, they mainly practiced their cultivation in the yard during the day, usually not getting involved in receiving guests. But having just had lunch, they were in the yard to digest their meal. Seeing Zhang Caixin arrive, they followed her inside to see what was happening. Feng Jun descended the stairs, yawning as he poured tea and asked, I hear Sister Hong is nning to make a payment. Has business been goodtely? Zhang Caixin nodded earnestly in reply, Business has always been decent; Ive actually been wanting to make a partial payment for the goods. Really? Feng Jun asked nonchntly, showing little interest in the answer, Well, you shouldve paid earlier then. Why did you drag it out so long? Annoyed, Zhang Caixin red at him, You didnt ask for it, did you? If you needed cash flow, you shouldve at least told my sister. Is it appropriate to keep us guessing with your fist clenched? Whats inappropriate about it, Feng Jun replied, both amused and annoyed, Your sister took my goods on credit. After selling the items, she shouldve taken the initiative to bring over the money, right? And now I have to ask for it? My dear President Feng, please get this straight, the market currently is a buyers market, Zhang Caixin earnestly exined, Cash is king. With money, theres so much you can do how can you not worry about your own money? Haha, Feng Junughed dismissively, guessing what Sister Hong meant; she probably wanted him toe to her, so she could continue to y hardball.
As for the payment, he believed that Sister Hong wouldnt shortchange him. Some people you might not have met many times, but you feel they are trustworthy. Others, even if youve grown up together, still cant give you that sense of security. The saying to remain new after many years, to treat each encounter like the first is exactly about this. Sister Hong was one of those people. She might have her ws, but regardless, her demeanor, way of doing things, and problem-solving methods gave a strong, credible impression. She seemed straightforward in her affairs. If it were someone else, dying the payment of Feng Juns money for so long without settling ounts, surely Feng Jun would have confronted them demanding an exnation. But with Sister Hong, he felt no need whatsoever. Actually, he suspected that Sister Hong was waiting for him to make the first move, so he deliberately avoided doing sojust to see if shed actually withhold his money indefinitely. Of course, this was just spection, but as soon as he left for Yunnan Province, Sister Hong sent her sister to make the payment promptly, confirming his suspicions. However, in front of Wang Haifeng and Xu Leigang, he couldnt be petty over this matter and simply replied nomittally, Then how about this, the next time I need money, Ill call you directly is that okay? Thats between you and my sister, why drag me into it? Zhang Caixin blinked herrge eyes twice, looking at him with interest, Shes worrying over your business, and you cant even be bothered to make a phone call? Worrying over my business? Feng Jun frowned slightly, lit a cigarette, and looked at her leisurely, Are you sure youre using that idiom correctly? I didnt expect you not only look like a foreigner, but you also use idioms like one. Zhang Caixin guessed what was on his mind and couldnt help but snort disdainfully, her chin lifted slightly, I am quite certain I used the idiom correctly. Do you know why there has been such a dy in payment? Oh, thats something I dont know, Feng Jun chuckled, Why dont you enlighten me? While he said this, deep down he was filled with contempt: Isnt it just waiting to see me begging for mercy?
Shes under a lot of pressure selling jade, Zhang Caixin spoke frankly, In the past, when there was a shortage of goods, it was purely a sellers market. But now that theres a surplus, and since you assure supply, some ask for deferred payments because these goods tie up a lot of capital Its not impossible to do a straightforward cash-on-delivery, but if the intention is to stay in the market for the long haul, its unwise to be too headstrong. Even without selling any goods, its essential to maintain some level of rtionship. Feng Jun intended to listen casually, but her reasoning seemed like a challenge to his intelligence. So he couldnt help but interject, I dont quite get what youre saying. In my experience, there are many rich people in jewelry, and new forces are constantly entering this industry If you dont have the money, why get involved in jewelry? After years of steady development in Huaxia, one thing thats in no short supply is rich people. You could mention numerous billionaires and not have heard of most of them,pletely unaware of what they did before. Zhang Caixin merely smiled coldly, There are lots of rich people, and plenty of lucrative industries Besides, with sufficient inventory, it makes it easy for someone to persuade on their behalf. Is favor a thing so easily refused? (Here ends the update for the fourth day, calling for monthly tickets.) Chapter 218: 218 Fly Camp Dog Gou Chapter 218 Fly Camp Dog Gou Feng Jun was momentarily taken aback; he truly hadnt considered the factor of personal rtionships. The words spoken by Zhang Caixin sounded somewhat unreasonable: Was having sufficient goods really a reason to justify arrears? But upon closer thought, this twisted logic astonishingly held up. The jade industry was hugely profitable, and the most difficult part was securing the mines. Once you have the resources, mining didnt cost much at all. Therefore, there wasnt really an issue of tying up a lot of capital. The high price of jade didnt lie in the raw stones; it was the various stages of the distribution process that consumed massive profits. Knowing that Feng Jun had an ample supply of jade and not tapping into the channels, of course, people would assume his profits were startling. Under such circumstances, wasnt it normal for them to ask for credit? So although Feng Jun felt that this reasoning was somewhat bizarre, he couldnt immediately say that she was wrong. After pondering it for a bit, he finally spoke firmly, I had thought that this was an exclusive deal and should be easy to manage. I really didnt expect to have caused you such great confusion, and for that, I am truly sorry. Zhang Caixin shook her head and responded with the same seriousness, No, my sister meant to say that this deal is already quite good, much easier than she had imagined. Its just that theres no way it could bepletely effortless Is making money ever easy? Then I have a suggestion, Feng Jun spoke again, Just treat it like how you sell jade to me: cash on delivery, and those who dont agree can get lost With the goods in our hands, are we afraid theyll rob us?
Do you think I havent made that suggestion to my sister? Zhang Caixin looked at him irritably, Everyone wants to do business smoothly, but My sister says she doesnt get where your confidencees from. She only knows that she doesnt have the same level of confidence Do you have endless supplies of jade? Or are you confident youll always have control over that mine? Feng Jun was at a loss for words; indeed, Sister Hong wasnt like him, who had an entire ne of jade as a backup, which allowed him to be so reckless. Her considerations were truly about being precise and meticulous, the real attitude needed for doing business. He fell silent, but Zhang Caixin hadnt finished speaking. Recently, you were thinking about selling jade in the capital city, right? Feng Jun vaguely felt that he had done something wrong and could only give a dryugh. Zhang Caixin paid no attention to his embarrassment, Everyone says youre about to open a second jade sales point, but theres strong resistance in the capital city, so theyre also pressuring my sister to lower her prices. As Feng Jun listened to herin again and again, he grew a bit annoyed, How about this: as a gesture, I will refuse to sell to those who attempt to push down prices or change payment methods and if it irritates me, I might just quit the jade business altogether. Let me finish, Zhang Caixin interjected without any courtesy, My sister doesnt have the same boldness as you, but when ites to those taking advantage of the situation, she wont indulge them either. So, for a while, very little jade was sold, but she still had to maintain the funds on the books Only then did Feng Jun understand the full picture. Sister Hongs previous failure to pay wasnt just because he hadnt proactively asked for the money. There was an important reason: she wanted to show those jade buyers that she wasnt short of cash! Was this stance necessary? It really was. The money Sister Hong earned from selling jade might not just sit in thepanys ounts; it could very well be in her personal ounts. But with the abilities of modern banks, investigating these things was too easy. A long time ago, the secrets of these major clients were no longer secrets within the financial system. It was then that Feng Jun finally asked, How much jade has your sister sold now? Over three billion, Zhang Caixin replied nonchntly, This time, my sister said that if youre in urgent need of money, you can take two billion. The rest, to deter petty thieves, must also leave a billion on the books. Theres no need, really, Feng Jun shook his head, Tell her, I said that I wont be withdrawing money for a long time toe and Ill send over anotherrge batch of jade. I only have one request Those not sincere in buying can get lost! Honestly, Zhang Caixin quite liked his suggestion; being young, she favored such clear-cut dealings. However, she understood very well that her sister took many factors into consideration, But what if they resist and we cant make a deal for several months? Then we wont do it, whats the big deal? Feng Jun snorted dismissively, Your sister, sometimes she thinks too much. If I were you, I would just take a three-month break and see who gets anxious. I like your suggestion, but its not possible, Zhang Caixin spread her hands in a helpless gesture, The New Year is approaching, and its peak sales season. How can you ask us to take a three-month break? If I tell you to take a break, you take a break, Feng Jun dered decisively, No worries, even if the jade business doesnt work out, I have other deals for your sister. Dont act like youve never seen money before.
Zhang Caixin was visibly tempted; she tilted her head to think for a moment, then pulled out her mobile phone, Ill call my sister. At this moment, Sister Hong sat in the teahouse sipping tea with someone, a middle-aged man wearing sses. He was tall with a corpulent body, a slightly balding head, and dressed reasonably well. However, his face was riddled with pockmarks, giving off an ufortable vibe. The man spoke in a thick Beijing ent, Director Zhang, for the mere sixty-odd million, ourpany has sent three groups of people. Were extremely sincere, and now that I, as the boss, havee personally, if theres no generosity on your part, wheres my dignity? Youre a director, but so am I, Sister Hong said with a smile. We had already reached an agreement, but yourpany insisted on changing terms at thest minute, putting me in a difficult spot.
We thought you were interested in expanding into the capital, the middle-aged man said straightforwardly, not one to tiptoe around a matter of only a few tens of millions, thinking it would be more convenient to buy locally. Hehe, Sister Hong chuckled dryly, People in the capital are not weing us, so we decided not to go. No problem, if you wonte to Zhengyang, we cane to you, the man said with a smile. Weve taken the risk of offending people toe all this way, Director Zhang, you mustnt let us down. I, Zhang Weihong, have never let a friend down, Sister Hong stated grandly. However, her expression hardened the next moment, But youve gone back on your word before. Its cash on delivery; thats non-negotiable, and we cant go by your pricing Fairness is mutual; you cant expect others to act honorably if you dont do the same. The middle-aged man didnt like this line of talk. His special trip to Zhengyang was supposed to establish good rtions with Zhang Weihong and purchase jade at a lower price, but as the saying goes, its a buyers market now, and those with money call the shots. Sister Hongs jade was of high quality and low price, but there were other sellers, no need to sell oneself short. Since its business, why not stick to business and avoid needless verbalshings? Thus, he expressed his displeasure, Director Zhang, with that kind of talk, youre being unreasonable. Your price is a bit lower, but Its not just the price thats low, Zhang Weihong interjected proudly, My goods are top-quality. Theres no need to discuss whether the goods are good, the middle-aged man said bluntly. Well buy ording to the grade of your goods. I havent downgraded the quality. Is there any point in saying this? In his view, the quality of Sister Hongs goods wasnt the pressing issue, since he was pricing ording to the respective grade. Of course, theres a point, Sister Hong responded with a smile, To find someone else in the whole of Huaxia who can offer as much high-grade jade as I can you wont find a second one.
Alright, the middle-aged man didnt want to argue further, My point is, your goods do have their unique aspects, but there are also some other risks. Taking on your goods entails an additional safety cost Im based in the capital after all. He was, of course, referring to the pressureing from Young Master Dous side. Hehe, Sister Hongughed dismissively, so dismissive she didnt even bother to respond. That excuse had been chewed over by everyone C harped on repeatedly until others were nauseated, let alone her. To put it inly, it was this: if there werent these risks, it wouldnt be your turn to pick up a bargain. The middle-aged man knew what herughter meant and steeled himself, Fine, I wont haggle over the price anymore. The payment will be spread over four installments, following a three-three-three-one schedule, if that works we can sign the contract today. Im sorry, Zhang Weihong smiled lightly, Cash on delivery, full payment upon receipt of the goods. We do not ept installment payments nor do we deliver. Director Zhang, your words really show ack of sincerity, the middle-aged mans face darkened, As far as I know, some of the contracts you signed recently included installment payments. Sister Hong certainly knew he was right, but she didnt have much regard for the man before her: You act in bad faith first, yet still expect the same terms as others have How could that be possible? So, with a feigned smile, she said, Thats rather tough. We always have tight cash flow on our books. Maybe in the future, when its a little less tight, we might consider installment payments but thats just a maybe. Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man almost spat out a mouthful of blood in frustration: Stop kidding, youve got hundreds of millions lying in your ounts, and youre telling me youre short on money? Zhang Weihong kept a significant amount of cash on hand to show outsiders she was financially sound. If shes still telling people she was short on money under these circumstances, then clearly, money wasnt the actual issue. Indeed, what she was doing equated to pointing at the mans nose and telling him: So what if you know I have money? I wont amodate you anyway! The middle-aged man was so frustrated he couldnt even speak; he gave the table a light tap, Director Zhang, if thats your stance, then our cooperation will have to be put on hold.
Chapter 219: 219 Prospects (Requesting Monthly Passes) Chapter 219 Prospects (Requesting Monthly Passes) Zhang Weihong, although a neer to the jade industry, had in fact established quite a good reputation. Responsible, straightforward, generous, and understanding, without being overbearing. Even when she turned someone down, she did so in a way that spared feelingsshe wasnt incapable of being tough, but she never resorted to such tactics in negotiations, always aiming to part on good terms even if the deal fell through. Of course, things like Sister Hongs ne ticket were not unknown, but what of it? Although jade was touted as possessing the virtues of gentlemen, the industry was never a ce for gentlemen to dabble in, being fraught with too much bloodshed. That being so, when the middle-aged man spoke in such a manner, it was essentially an ultimatum for Zhang Weihong: If you dont agree, then theres no point in talking further. Based on his experience, the other party would surely give in a little, allowing both sides to save face and continue the negotiation. Zhang Weihong had indeed nned to do just that; she didnt want to lose any client, even if she found them unpleasant to deal with. However, at that moment, her mobile phone rang. She nced at the caller ID and picked it up, Cai Xin, its me. Hows it going? As she listened, a faint smile spread across her lipssubtle, yet sincerely happy. Anyone who had been around could tell that this was the smile of a young girl in love.
The middle-aged mans eyes went wide. He had never expected to see such a sweetly feminine smile on the face of the savvy and proud Director Zhang. Even a hint of envy emerged in his heart: just who was the man that could elicit such a sweet smile from her? Zhang Weihong was on the phone for about five minutes, mainly listening, with asional responses that were brief and spoken in a low voice. After hanging up, she turned to the man with an apologetic smile, President Su, Im really sorry I might have to go to a meeting soon, so I wont be able to stay much longer. The middle-aged man stared at her in stunned silence, You mean were postponing our cooperation? Hmm? Zhang Weihong tilted her head and thought for a moment before responding, Then lets postpone it, and for that I am truly sorry. Youre joking, right? President Su grew more upset, How could you just agree to that? Im in urgent need of restocking, but if we pass the Spring Festival peak season, Ill have to wait until summer for restocking at the earliest. Zhang Weihong answered absentmindedly, Then well talk about it in the summer. After all, were not able toe to any conclusions right now. How can you do this? President Su was even less epting; he asked incredulously, Such a big decision, and youre not going to discuss it with your partner? In truth, anyone who came to buy jade knew that Zhang Weihong was not the real boss of the jade. She was merely someone Feng had put in front to show face, to help handle the day-to-day operations, acting as a senior manager. To call her a partner was a rather ttering description; most would prefer to think of her as a highly-paid employee. Zhang Weihong didnt take issue with his words, simply smiling faintly, Thats between him and me, and theres no need for President Su to worry about it. President Sus face darkened, If thats the case, then I might consider informing President Feng to see what he thinks about it. Upon hearing that, Zhang Weihong gave him a strange look, You know President Feng? I have friends who know him, President Su mumbled his response, I just havent bothered to reach out to him before. Then you can go to him now, Zhang Weihong gestured to her mobile phone, speaking indifferently, He just got back to Zhengyang today. Youd better hurry up; in a couple of days, he might be off to some other ce. Youre going to the meeting with him? The middle-aged man nodded in sudden realization, then put on a different face, chuckling, In that case, Director Zhang, go ahead with your busy schedule. The matter of jade, we can discuss it another time. Youd better ask someone to discuss it with President Feng, Zhang Weihong didnt want to dawdle any longer, President Feng has been considering stopping the jade business recently, at least scaling it back He feels that sticking to one line of business is a bit too exhausting. Too exhausting? Are you kidding me? President Su almost couldnt believe his ears as he stared at her, In the jade industry, is there anyone who can make money more effortlessly than you two?
Zhang Weihong didnt bother exining and reached for her handbag, If I were you, Id hurry up and stock up. President Feng said that, whether he continues with the jade business or not, he wont be selling to people from the capital in the future! Damn, the middle-aged man froze upon hearing this, and after a long moment, he snapped, This guy is too full of himself, not selling to people from the capital If you can really manage that, Ill take yourst name! Feng Jun truly had such an idea in his heart. Since the capital did not wee me, I wouldnt sell jade to the people of the capital. We were already mutually repulsed, so it was best to just part ways. That evening, Feng Jun hosted a banquet at the sanatorium to entertain Sister Hong, congratting each other on the preliminarypletion of this years cooperation.
The attendees included the sister duo Zhang Weihong and Wei Hong, Wang Haifeng, Xu Leigang, as well as Coach Wangs two hoodlum friends, Zhang Wei and Li Qiang. After a while, Henglongs Vice President Liang Haiqing and Li Dafus Chairman Li Yongrui also arrived. It was no big deal for Boss Liang toe. He was just the Executive Vice President of Henglong, and besides, because of Ye Shaos incident, he wasnt on very good terms with Feng Jun and was actively trying to mend their rtionship. But it was different for Li Yongrui toe. He was the industry leader of Funiu Province, the man in charge of a state-owned enterprise, capable of representing the entire Funiu jewelry industry and conveying messages directly to the provincial government. Someone like Boss Liang, with a bit of wealth, could possibly be encountered, but to reach out to someone like President Li, youd need some social standing. The food and drinks had not been served yet, but everyone naturally began discussing the current state of the Funiu jade industry. However, Feng Jun wasnt very interested in talking; most of the time, he just watched with a smile. As they talked, Li Yongrui started discussing the threat posed by the jewelry industry giants, with a deeply worried look on his face. Funius jewelers could only be considered mediocre within the nation, not the best but not the worst either. Over a decade ago, foreign jewelers swept into Zhengyang en masse, causing a bloody carnage. Although Funius merchants eventually managed to retain half of their turf, a good portion of the high-end market was also snatched away, and the foreign jewelry businesses managed to get a foothold. In recent years, another batch of jewelers had grown stronger, and if the previous offensive on Zhengyang was led by foreign brands, this time, those nning to conquer Funiu again were new domestic businesses as the main force. Once a brand growsrge, it will inevitably pursue a nationwide, chain operation strategy. This is very normal. Only with scaled-up operations and a well-rounded channel can apany stride forward and develop. Li Yongrui had to admit that there was nothing wrong with their approach, but as the elder of the provincial jewelry industry, he couldnt just sit back and watch foreign businesses besiege his territory. He had to resist. There was nothing wrong with scaled operations, and local businesses striving for survival werent wrong either. It was all a matter of perspective. In Li Yongruis view, the local jewelry businesses were at a life-and-death juncture, and he believed it was necessary for everyone to join forces to fend off the external enemy. If they remained disunited, they could easily be defeated one by one by the powerful adversary.
He had a sense of crisis, and so did Liang Haiqing. However, Boss Liang believed that in a market economy, why did those foreign brands do well? Because they followed marketws. We couldpete with them, but there was no need to be aggressively confrontational. Li Yongrui sneered at his words, Fairpetition? Their scale, channels, and sales volume far exceed yours, and naturally, their bargaining power, too The strong grow stronger, and the winner takes all. And you think you canpete fairly with them? With a frown, Liang Haiqing responded, Is a full-fledgedpetition necessary? We cant beat them in being bigger and moreprehensive. Are you saying that our design capabilities are stronger or that we have moreprehensive overseas procurement channels? Differentiatedpetition is our way out! To be honest, Zhengyangs jewelry design capabilities were really not up to par, not to mentionparing with Europe, the US, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Even designers from the Megacity and Goat City were far ahead of Zhengyang. The situation was the same for procurement capabilities. If it werent for Feng Jun, Zhengyang locals would have had no direct ess to affordable jadethey could gamble on stones, but clearly, that couldnt be a stable supply channel. As for importing from overseas, there were Funiu People engaged in this line of work, but most of them operated on a small scale. Where was it like some businesses that directly controlled the sources? Liang Haiqing wasnt entirely wrong, but Li Yongrui countered with a coldugh, Differentiation? Howe I heard that Henglong already has other ns and seems to be adjusting its business focus? I really dont know about that, Liang Haiqing tly denied this im, but then he dismissively added. However, if necessary, adjusting the business focus is normal. We run Henglong intending tost a century, but a century-old shop can also engage in sideline businesses. As long as it benefits thepanys development, I see nothing wrong with that. A century-old shop? Li Yongruiughed derisively. I have no prejudice against private enterprises. The earliest batch of century-old shops in Funiu was also developed from private enterprises, but I have to say: given the current social environment, for a state-owned enterprise to be a century-old shop, there might be a slight chance, but for private enterprises its simply impossible! After a pause, he added, In my opinion, its very likely that Henglong will split up and sell its jewelry business. Your bosss heart isnt in the jewelry business at all. Thats our own business, Liang Haiqing wasnt angry and replied expressionlessly, Business moves, who can say for sure? As for state-owned enterprises like Li Da Fu not so easy to sell. Li Da Fu may not have other abilities, but self-preservation is not a problem, Li Yongrui replied proudly, I just hope to organize everyone, join forces to go international, rather than let some excellent craftsmen survive on nothing but intangible cultural heritage subsidies in the future.
Upon hearing the words intangible cultural heritage subsidies, Zhang Wei suddenly burst intoughter. (Updated to Chapter 5, summoning monthly passes.) Chapter 220: 220 Old Resentment Chapter 220 Old Resentment This kind of discussion on major principles was something the others could only listen to, and Zhang Weis reaction at the moment was a bit strange. However, Wang Haifeng knew what he wasughing at and gave him a stern look, What are youughing at? Li Yongrui was quite surprised when he heard this, Is what I said that funny? Seeing this, Feng Jun couldnt help but chuckle and exin, Its not that, I gave Haifeng a piece of jade a while ago Li Yongrui had seen that piece of jade and upon hearing this, he suddenly understood and nodded thoughtfully. Curiosity once again took over, I remember the shape of that jade, it was a bit Did you really carve that thing out of it in the end? Indeed, the jade that Feng Jun gave to Wang Haifeng was eventually carved into that object, and the one who carved it, Old Chen, who was also the tall, thin man acquainted with Ye Qingyi, was the one mixing in to get the intangible heritage subsidy. But Wang Haifeng was also cunning. After the carving waspleted, he showed it to Feng Jun, and then immediately sent the jade back to be recarved. This time, Old Chen carved for him an arm stretching towards the sky, with a fist at the very top. A very clever modification, but very apt, showing that Old Chen earning the intangible heritage subsidy was not without reason. This episode quickly diffused the dispute between President Li and Boss Liang. In fact, Li Yongrui had held this viewpoint for quite a long time, and his goal for the public rtions effort today was not aimed at Henglong, but to leave an impression on Feng Jun.
Strictly speaking, Feng Jun wasnt really a part of Funiu Jewelry Industry, not even a Funiu local, but the resources he controlled were indispensable for the jewelry industry and were also notable nationwide, both in terms of quality and quantity. Li Yongrui knew that this guy had a fickle nature, acting on whims and without loyalty to either Zhengyang or Funiu atrge in fact, in todays morally declining society, expecting loyalty from others was itself somewhatughable. However, he could see that Feng Jun did have a fondness for Funiu which was not surprising. So he did not expect to impress him in one go, only to maintain this fondness, so that it could be a local assistive force when the local jewelry industry needed to fend offpetitors from other regions. Of course, this was mostly a lofty idea; who in these times resents money? People talk about business, and if the profit is high enough, its not umon to see those who would betray their ancestry. Whats the worth of sentiment, can it be eaten? But to Li Yongruis surprise, not only did Feng Jun understand his point, but he also indicated that next year, he actually intended to consolidate his jade business at least to regte it better, and not operate as he was now, shooting once and moving on. Li Yongrui was quite intrigued, Are you nning to settle down in your business? I think opening a shop might not be a bad idea. He believed that Feng Juns style of selling without a physical shop was doomed to be short-lived. Not only was it unconventional, giving an impression of being informal, but it also did not help in establishing a brand or building a reputation, which is not a strategy for long-term development. Im not very interested in shops, Feng Jun shook his head, Opening a shop means hiring staff, and it can also tie you down with day-to-day matters. As a big boss like you, you, of course, should have some employees, Zhang Wei said with a chuckle, Thats your social responsibility. If you dont hire people, you cant expect us who earn a meager sry to hire. If its about society, go talk to her, Feng Jun said with a smile, pointing at Sister Hong, Shes the one closely rted to society. Whether or not to open a shop, thats not a big deal, Sister Hong looked quite indifferent about it, Others open shops to attract business, but President Fengs business doesnt need the reputation from walk-in customers, so it doesnt matter. Once you rent a shop, you need to have apany, and thenes the issue of paying taxes, Zhang Wei spoke earnestly, Being free and easy like now, how nice is that? Yeah, taxes are a major issue, Wang Haifeng nodded in agreement. Although he wasnt managing a business himself, his family was involved in the real economy and he was keenly aware of how heavy the tax burden was, Unless absolutely necessary, theres no need to take on such a burden. When ites to taxes, we can think of solutions, there are ways to legally avoid taxes, Li Yongrui, seeing everyone pushing Feng Jun away, grew anxious. After all, a shop is what solidifies a customer base, Although Li Dafu is a state-owned enterprise, we also wouldnt just naively pay the full amount of taxes. Feng Junughed upon hearing this, A state-owned enterprise that owes taxes is still a state-owned enterprise. Who can do anything about it? It was then that Liang Haiqing coldly interjected, The business environment in Zhengyang is bad to begin with. Its good for Boss Feng to not open a shop; he can advance or retreat as needed. Eh? Li Yongrui looked at him curiously, It makes sense when others say Zhengyangs business environment is bad, buting from Henglong, it seems like youre not feeling the pinch. Doesnt everyone know how powerful Henglong is? The chairman of Henglong was very good at maneuvering, had a considerable reputation, and had many connections in the industrial and tax sectors, often showing losses and paying little in taxes. Everypany has its own difficulties, Liang Haiqing repliedposedly, then gave a light cough, In Zhengyangs jewelry industry, the existence of ces like Jubaozhai is somewhat difficult to justify.
Once these words were spoken, the lively atmosphere at the table suddenly stagnated. Everyone present knew about the grudge between Feng Jun and Jubaozhai, didnt they? Feng Juns face also showed some embarrassment. He nced at Liang Haiqing and with a smile that was not quite a smile, he said, I didnt expect Boss Liang to still be thinking about me, haha, its quite interesting. My Henglong has never gotten along with Jubaozhai, Boss Liang answered with righteous indignation, That scoundrel Wang Tiechen, I will make him regret it sooner orter. Just then, Li Qiang, who hadnt said much all evening, spoke up, Boss Feng, Wang Weimin has been very activetely, even publicly dering that you were framing and sabotaging Jubaozhai.
Feng Jun looked at him curiously, Huh, arent you supposed to be recovering from your injuries? Howe youre concerned about these things? Li Qiang was seriously injured thest time he was tricked by Liu Hong but he disappeared after receiving an airne ticket. Li Qiang was quite grateful to both Boss Feng and Sister Hong. Seeing Feng Juns inquiry, Li Qiang replied with a smile, Jubaozhai recently sponsored a film for the province, and the leaders have a high opinion of them. The Wang Family thinks they have a get out of jail free card, and theyre getting a little carried away. Get out of jail free card, Liang Haiqing scoffed disdainfully, Its just a sponsorship for a promotional film. Others dont want to throw money away, but theyre tossing it willingly. Its just to buy Wang Weimins impunity. Wang Weimin was currently out on medical parole, and his scheming against Feng Jun would not be so easily cleared. Not only Liang Haiqing had heard about this, but Li Yongrui had also caught wind of it. Frowning, he said, I heard that Wang Tiechen has been in frequent contact with the people from the capital recently? Upon hearing this, Xu Leigang couldnt stand it anymore, Master President Feng, this guy is too shameless. It seems he needs to be taught a lesson. Exactly, Li Qiang nodded in agreement, his body still recovering from being an innocent victim in this mess. He despised those who were unscrupulous and shamelessly underhanded, He definitely needs to be dealt with, to punish the evil is to promote the good. Feng Jun also had ns to deal with Wang Weimin, and after sorting out Liu Hong, he had included this in his ns. However, something else came upter and he had to put this matter on hold for the time being. Seeing the crowds passionate response, Feng Jun realized it seemed inappropriate to continue to shelve this issue. He turned to nce at Xu Leigang, How can we take him down a notch? Fatty Xu thought for a moment and responded, Set up a trap and wait for him to walk into it, then just reel him in. The suggestions from the young elites were mostly this type C simple and crude, even verging on entrapment, with little technical content. But to be fair, they were quite feasible. Your creativity really leaves something to be desired, Feng Jun expressed his disappointment with a shake of his head, then cleared his throat, I think targeting him is meaningless. Theres really nothing noteworthy about Wang Weimin himself. Its Wang Tiechen and Jubaozhai behind him that we need to focus on.
Exactly, Li Qiang nodded, Without Jubaozhai, Wang Weimin is nothing. But as long as Jubaozhai stands, toppling Wang Weimin a hundred times would be pointless. At this statement, Xu Leigang nashed his teeth in frustration, Taking down Jubaozhai He was fine with the rough-and-tumble stuff, but bringing down a bigpany seemed to be a much bigger challenge. We dont necessarily have to take it down, Sister Hong said indifferently, Fabricate some fake news, create a trust crisis for itsuch arge corporation will naturally have people targeting it eventually. It had to be said, her suggestion was particrly vicious. Jubaozhai was not just anypany, it was a part of the jewelry industry which required a higher standard of credibilitypared to other businesses. At the sound of this, Feng Jun started tough, Then Ill leave it to you, Sister Hong. Actually, theres no need for you to make a move. Just spread the word that were going to target Jubaozhai. Liang Haiqing blinked in confusion and asked, Even if you dont spread the word, who doesnt know that youre targeting Jubaozhai? He thought it was unnecessary to be so conspicuous because the rivalry between Henglong and Jubaozhai had been going on for years. Up till now, although the two were bitter enemies, they hadnt really been able to do anything to each other. To this Feng Jun simply smiled at him, Im not like you. Maybe you havent heard, but Im nning topletely halt all jade sales to the capital. What? Those present were all taken aback at his words, with Li Yongrui reacting most vehemently, Are you serious? If Feng Juns jade supply line waspletely shut off to the capital, it would be extremely good news for Zhengyangs jewelers. But Liang Haiqing was surprised, Boss Feng, youre not joking, are you? The jade sales in the whole country, the capital ounts for a major share!
Chapter 221: 221: Vicious Woman Chapter 221: Vicious Woman Where is the center of luxury goods consumption in Huaxia? The capital, only the capital! Dont talk about the fashion of Magic City, dont say the freedom of Sheep City, dont discuss the wealth of Roc City; when ites to real consumption power, you still have to look at the capital, because thats where Huaxias power center is. Liang Haiqing simply couldnt fathom what had gotten into Feng Jun for him to consider giving up the Beijing market. He nced at Sister Hong, asking with suspicion, He cant be serious, can he? Boss Feng has always been quite capricious, Sister Hong said, spreading her hands helplessly, I hope its not true, but hes decided to go through with it. Liang Haiqing turned his head to look at Feng Jun, Why? No reason, Feng Jun smiled indifferently, If some people dont wee me in Beijing, then I just wont go. Im not in the habit of masochism. You, you Liang Haiqing was at a loss for words, They say you cant go, and you just listen like that? Thats quite a loss of face, you know? Heh, Feng Junughed nonchntly, thinking to himself that in the future, you will know, and the one who will regret it definitely wont be me. Even Li Yongrui thought his decision a bit too much, Its only a few individuals who dont want you in Beijing. Isnt it a bit indiscriminate to cut yourself off from the entire Beijing market?
Luckily, he didnt say, Arent you taking yourself too seriously? True, its only a few individuals who dont want me in Beijing, but the entire Beijing jewelry industry is using this opportunity to drive down prices, Feng Jun answered with a smile, Since everyone feels my goods shouldnt enter Beijing, why should I be a nuisance? Li Yongrui sneered, Business is business. You have enemies, and they take the opportunity to suppress your pricesthats only fair, isnt it? I dont want them to suppress me, so my goods wont enter Beijing, Feng Jun exined with a smile, spreading his hands, Do I have to let them do so to be correct? I dont need to demean myself like that, right? After he said this, it was hard for anyone else to persuade him otherwise. But no matter what, people had only heard of Beijing rejecting certain goods, not of someone treating Beijing as a ce not to do business with. Strictly speaking, there might have been people who did just that, but they probably all became a thing of the past. No one can disregard a summons from the capital, not people, not goods. That evening, everyone drank until they werepletely drunk and then dispersed. Early the next morning, Sister Hong arranged for Feng Jun, Wang Haifeng, and others to go hiking. Since they were staying in Peach Blossom Valley, they didnt go far; they went to the back mountain of Moon Mountain, about ten kilometers from Peach Blossom Valley. The mountain wasnt high, but the forest was thick, and there was a small pond. Upon reaching the back mountain of Moon Mountain, Feng Jun was surprised to run into someone familiar: Sister Shen, who had driven her Great Wall SUV. Sister Shen had brought two cars and about seven or eight people; their groups unexpectedly met at the foot of the mountain. Even more unexpected for Feng Jun was that not only did Zhang Wei know Sister Shen, but Zhang Weihong knew her as well. The team brought by Sister Shen was a group of outdoor enthusiasts, all around forty years of age but nimble and seasoned in their movements, clearly regrs in outdoor activities. Although both parties knew each other, they were still separate teams. After exchanging greetings, they went their separate ways. Zhang Wei was rather curious and, on the way up the mountain, asked Sister Hong how she knew Sister Shen. Sister Hong shared that the woman was also a pitiable character. Her husband was addicted to drugs and would beat and curse her. After their divorce, he continued to trouble her relentlessly until she had no choice but to set him up and take back arge sum of money. Unknown to her husband that it was a trap, he took the money and ran, intending to support his addiction through drug dealing. However, she anticipated his move perfectly, reported him for drug trafficking, and in the end, he was put away. As a result, she didnt trust men at all and had no intention of remarrying. Her private life might be rather chaotic, but she usually settled problems with money. Even Feng Jun couldnt help but be astounded upon hearing about this womans deedsshe was indeed ruthless.
He had no sympathy for the addict; in truth, in the lives of ordinary people, if there is an addict in the vicinity, it affects everyone elses life, and most of the time, they can only passively deal with it. Theres no helping itonce someone is hooked on drugs, theyll do anything for their fix. Normal people are powerless against themshouting or hitting doesnt work, and you cant just kill someone. For Sister Shen to actively save herself and send her own husband to prison was quite remarkable. They were discussing Sister Shen, and at Sister Shens side, they were also talking about Sister Hong.
Sister Shens outdoor sports club was somewhat famous in the circle, and they had simr friends in various big cities. They were not professional hikers but people who hiked for fun. Today, as she came to Moon Mountain, she brought two friends from the capital. These two were in Zhengyang for business and took the opportunity to hike the mountain during their rest time. Unfortunately, among these two people, one of them was involved in the jewelry business. He mainly dealt with gold, amodity that hovered in the grey area between legality and illegality. The gold market in the capital was enormous, and not all sources of gold were ones that could be openly disyed in the sunlight; naturally, there were those who would coordinate things from the shadows. This person had been dealing with gold for a long time, and he had a stable source of supply on Zhengyangs side, so the risk wasnt very high. He had heard about the new jade in Zhengyang. Although he also worked in the jewelry business, dealing in jade would be crossing into another field, in which he did not have an advantage. So, even though he knew of Sister Hongs reputation, he had never taken the initiative to contact her. After all, the management of gold and jade business was not entirely the same, and hecked the confidence topete with a bunch of veterans in the jade business. However, that didnt prevent him from seeing potential in this business, especially since just yesterday, when he was handling goods, he heard that Sister Hong was nning to scale back her operations, the next step being to refuse to sell jade to people from the capital. Indeed, news in this industry was that fast. The night before, Feng Jun had let slip the news, and by the next day, many people were aware of it. To someone who dealt with gold, the idea of refusing to supply the capital seemed somewhat absurd, but not excessively unreasonable. Unlike Sister Hong, this person had always been fighting in the jewelry circles of the capital. He knew that not supplying to the capital wasnt as rare as one might think. Many gold sellers could offload their inventory locally. If that were the case, why entangle themselves with the capital? After all, many of these gold suppliers had sources that couldnt bear scrutiny. Simply put, this person felt that the jade business was viable and now that he knew that the partnership with the capital wasing to an end, he believed it was even more viable. Unfortunately, he saw no way to get his foot in the door, as weaving awork of rtions on short notice seemed toote. Who would have thought that a casual hike to rx could lead to an encounter with the legendary Sister Hong? It was truly a pleasant surprise.
Sister Shen was hearing about this matter for the first time and was extremely surprised, I thought you only dealt with gold. I had no idea you were involved with jade as well. From what youre saying, is the jade business profitable? Not just profitable, extremely so, the manmented emphatically, Think about it. If they stop supplying jade to the capital, doesnt that mean well have exclusive rights to the capitals business? Sister Shen felt her heart race at the thought. Right now, she was almost desperate to make money, but she still hadnt lost her sense of proportion, If they say they are not going to sell to the capital and we do, wouldnt that be disrespectful to them? Who can really circumvent the capital? the man scoffed, We dont have to say were selling to the capital. But if someone buys it and then decides to sell it to the capital, we cant monitor that, can we? Sister Shen was clearly swayed, yet she still held firm, Let me look into it some more. To be honest, Im aware of the jade business and was even interested in getting involved at first. Butter, I realized its not something just anyone can handle. No need to get involved, its too risky, the man nodded in agreement with her, But since you have those kinds of connections, if the two of us open a jade specialty store, making money would be easy, as long as Sister Hong agrees. If she agrees, that would be for the best, Sister Shen looked towards the other group not far away and said thoughtfully, But it doesnt matter if she doesnt I can also approach Boss Feng, who is the real owner of the jade mine. You know Feng Jun? the man asked with a mix of surprise and joy, His word carries even more weight than Sister Hongs. Isnt that the case? Sister Shen gestured toward someone in the distance with her chin, speakingnguidly, That guy over there with his hands in his pockets, smoking a cigarette I approached him directly for the mine back then. Sister Shen, you are incredible, the man gave a thumbs-up in admiration, Really, sis, youre too fierce! He took another careful look at Feng Jun, shaking his head slightly, Its hard to believe, such a handsome young man, and yet hes got control over such a big jade mine Does he seem easy to talk to? Hes easy to talk to? Sister Shen gave him a look of mixedughter and tears, shaking her head, I thought the same at first. Im very fortunate that he didnt take issue with me That guy definitely has blood on his hands. Thats not surprising, the gold buyer expressed nonchntly, as his line of work had exposed him to plenty of grisly stories, Since you know him, why not discuss a partnership? Whoever they sell their jade to doesnt matter, does it?
Sister Shen nced at him meaningfully, It seems you want to get involved too? I could stay out of it, he replied with a smile, spreading his hands, You just need to treat me to a meal. But do you know how to run a jade business? And where do you n to sell it? Surely not in Zhengyang itself, right? Of course, I know that, Sister Shen nodded, Such a good source of merchandise would be wasted if sold locally. And besides I wouldnt possibly be able to outsell Li Dafu and the others. Put simply, she acknowledged the mutually beneficial advantages of coborating with someone from the capital. It was a good choice, but she still felt a bit daunted about dealing with Feng Jun, Let me go and greet Zhang Weihong first. (Updated to, calling for monthly tickets.) Chapter 222: 222: Nothing Special Chapter 222: Nothing Special ` Despite being known as Sister Hong, Zhang Weihong actually had a pretty good reputation in society. Men knew she was not someone to mess with, but women were certain about one thing, as long as you didnt provoke her, she was quite easy to deal with. After they went up the mountain, they found a wind-sheltered spot by the pond, set up a small gas stove, and boiled water to drink. It was the beginning of the coldest winter days, but there had been no wind recently, and the temperature in Zhengyang had been surprisingly warm. Even in the mountains, the winter sun felt warm on the skin, lulling one into a bit of drowsiness. Sister Shen came looking and whispered to Sister Hong, implying she wanted to be a distributor of jade. Distributing is out of the question, Sister Hong stated bluntly, My boss said were going to scale back on our business next year. If you want to buy jade, I can sell you some for the first half of the year. For the second half of the year, even if you want to buy, I might not have any stock. Why scale back? Sister Shen blinked, Your business is doing so well, its exactly the time to expand operations. How dare I ask Boss Feng so many questions? Sister Hong said with a wry smile and shook her head, Anyway, the boss has the money to do as he pleases. If he says he doesnt want to do it anymore, can I force him? Sister Shens eyes darted around, Then he must have found a better project, right?
Maybe he has, but he hasnt said anything yet, Sister Hong spoke with ack of enthusiasm, Why dont you just wait and see. If you think the new project is suitable, we could consider coborating. Dont be like that, Sister Shen was just making small talk, trying to get closer. Seeing that Sister Hong didnt want to talk anymore, she couldnt help but steer the conversation back, I think we could coborate on the jade project. Sister Hong had been dealing with this kind of thing a lottely and responded very directly, We can coborate, but it has to be cash-and-carry the price will definitely be right for you, you can be assured of that. Wei Hong, were not strangers, we go way back, Sister Shen said with a smile, Cash-and-carry ties up a lot of capital. Since we all know each other, why dont we make an exception? You have plenty of money at your disposal, donte crying poor to me, Sister Hong said half-jokingly, then straightened her expression, Right, once you get the jade, where are you nning to sell it? Sister Shen was taken aback, Come on, once I buy your goods, its not your business where I sell them, is it? How can it not be my business? Sister Hong said with a bemused shake of her head, Although my business isnt huge, I still need to divide territories. Since youre willing to buy my jade, that makes us good friends. If everyone trades without regard, how can I be fair to my friends? Sister Shen didnt rush to answer, but her eyes were quickly spinning. Seeing this, Sister Hong could guess what she was thinking and simply stated, I think we have nothing we cant discuss. Zhang Weihong alone cant cover such a huge national market I just want to understand the situation better so I can help coordinate. If you absolutely refuse to tell, thats fine too. But in the future, if theres an ovep with someone elses market, Ill surely give priority to those friends who have registered with me. Dont me me for not taking care of you then. Sister Hongs words were more than fair, leaving no room forint. Sister Shen hesitated, then could only respond with a wry smile, I have a partner who has some connections in the East Three Provinces and Youzhou Province. The East Three Provinces are easy to handle, Sister Hong nodded, But Youzhou Province are you aiming for the capital city? This question was very direct, and Sister Shen couldnt evade it. She could only say vaguely, The capital we might include it somewhat, but rest assured, we wont actively sell there. Youre pretty well-informed, Sister Hong looked at her with a half-smile, If you only want to do business in the East Three Provinces, I can agree to that right away. But if youre thinking about Youzhou, then Ill have to speak to Boss Feng first. Just doing business in the East Three Provinces isnt very promising, Sister Shen sighed, The economy there is in a slump, Youzhou is really worth it and its impossible topletely bypass the capital city. Zhang Weihong spoke nomittally, Try your best to bypass it. President Feng has a bad impression of the capital city After Feng Jun learned of Sister Shens intentions, he specifically summoned her, Havent you heard that I do not supply goods to the capital city? And now you want to enter the Youzhou market? I wont go and sell in the capital, Sister Shen found that she still felt pressured facing President Feng and could only stubbornly argue her case, But my partner has been operating in Youzhou for many years, and it would be a pity not to leverage such an advantage. Feng Jun was not about to believe such excuses. He chuckled, Whether its Youzhou or the capital city, Id rather not inquire. If you want to work in Youzhou, I have one condition.
Sister Shen nodded, Tell me. As long as its within my ability, there wont be a problem. Feng Jun nced at her sideways, stroking his chin, You should know, my rtionship with Jubaozhai is very bad. Im aware of that, Sister Shen nodded and then, with a twinkle in her eye, smiled and said, Do you want me to take care of it for you? `
Feng Junughed, Ive heard Sister Shen is a remarkable woman, but the market in Youzhou, thats really not something anyone can take control of just like that. If others are unconvinced, I still have to provide a reason, dont I? Fine, I get it, Sister Shen nodded, speaking proudly, I wouldnt dare im I can handle just anyone, but as for Jubaozhai I really am quite confident. Just wait for my good news. When Feng Jun heard this, he couldnt help raising his eyebrows, No way, are you actually that confident? Sister Shen smiled and replied with full assurance, In the jewelry business, how could one possibly circumvent the banks? Ive seen with my own eyes the way Wang Tiechen applies for loans, its just that now that his family has grown big and wealthy, he probably doesnt recognize old friends anymore. Only then did Feng Jun remember that in Sister Shens family, there seemed to be more than one person holding a leadership position in the bank. Anyway, with someone stepping forward to help him deal with Jubaozhai, it saved him a lot of trouble, Ive already released the rumor that Im targeting Jubaozhai. Do your best, and try not to fall behind others. Ill start with a tax inspection on them, Sister Shen stated indifferently, If it doesnt drive him to cry for his daddy and call for his mommy, then Im ipetent! Over the next two days, Jubaozhai really did encounter various difficulties; not only did the Industry and Commerce Tax authoritiese knocking, but the bank also began demanding loan repaymentit was the end of the year, after all. If these issues could still be considered tolerable, some of the difficulties werepletely irrational, such as someoneining that the lights at Jubaozhai at night were too bright, affecting their rest, calling it light pollution! There were alsoints that the fluctuations of Jubaozhais neon lights caused electromaic pollutionthe fry my tropical fish gave birth to, all deformed, thats just too horrifying. Having turned off both the spotlights and neon lights, now someoneined that there was water pooling on the road at night, making it difficult to see and easy to trip and fall. There were also people spreading disharmonious fliers in the cover of darkness. In short, a whole assortment of trouble-making left Jubaozhai inplete disarray. Wang Tiechen certainly knew that he was being targeted by someone. He had never taken Feng Jun too seriously, always thinking that the impact on himself wouldnt be too greatactually, even if the impact were great, what of it? If the Fengs intended to destroy the Wang familys foundation, all he could do was counter it.
However, the endless tricks of the enemy still made him feel an increased pressure, especially now, when that wretch had even thrown out the jade distribution rights as a guise, inciting others to make moves against Jubaozhai. Given Jubaozhais size, the mere distribution rights for jade were not enough to shake it. If any random person could throw out a temptation and take down arge corporation, thenrge corporations wouldnt be worth much. But then again, as a corporation growsrger, its social influence certainly increases, but it also develops deeper connections with other corporations, some positive and some negativepetitors are everywhere. And one could imagine that around the fat prey, covetous eyes would never becking. When Jubaozhai was strong enough, they had the power to protect their own interests, but what about when someone started targeting them? If someone could tear a big enough hole in them, naturally there would be scavengers that gathered around for a feast. It must be pointed out that Feng Juns hostility towards Jubaozhai was felt by more than one person. Many, in order to curry favor with him and secure enough jade, did not mind kicking Jubaozhai while it was downdirectly harming Jubaozhai carried substantial risk, but following others to beat a fallen dog, that was much easier. Even Li Dafu began to reduce his cooperation with Jubaozhai. Previously, financial exchanges between the two businesses were done on credit, but now they demanded cash on delivery. Li Dafu did not say that they were creating obstacles because Feng Jun wanted to cause Jubaozhai trouble; rather they simply believed that Jubaozhais financial situation might deteriorate, and to mitigate risk, they henceforth insisted on cash transactions. Cash settlement was mutual, and not only when you buy our goods but also when we purchase from you, its cash payment. However, while that was the stated reason, Li Dafu being arge business with an array of supply channels did notck for anything. As the industry leader in Funiu and a state-owned enterprise, they had abundant resources. Many small jewelry businesses grew by relying on Li Dafus capital and supply. Otherwise, Li Yongrui wouldnt have obtained a status akin to that of a Martial World overlord in Funius jewelry industry.
So, for Li Dafu, whether or not Jubaozhais purchases were cash or credit, it really didnt matter if Jubaozhai dared to demand cash, Li Dafu certainly wouldnte back to them for goods the next time. When the wall falls, everyone pushes. Thats the trend now. Doesnt this scenario feel very familiar? Thats right, when Xu Leigangs older brothers business in the capital was being targeted, it was the same scene. This society is indeed too realistic. At first, when Sister Shen sought help from the bank, she used her own connections. Butter on, as the banks realized someone was targeting Jubaozhai, they didnt hesitate to proactively tighten the credit lines. The banks were just such an institutionhanding out umbres on a sunny day, taking them back when it rains. Chapter 223: 223 The Tragedy of Jubaozhai Chapter 223 The Tragedy of Jubaozhai Speaking from the heart, although the jewelry industry is highly profitable, to umte sufficient foundation in the short term, one must seek assistance from the bank. Jubaozhais reliance on banks is not small, even though they have now made a name for themselves and the proportion of loans has decreased significantly. Generally speaking, banks are willing to lend to such enterprises with exceptionally strong profitability. However, now that someone is specifically targeting Jubaozhai, it is inevitable that everyone would want to avoid some risk. Wang Tiechen was extremely annoyed by the current situation, but he didnt have a good solution and could only grit his teeth and endure. As for reconciling with Feng Jun, he didnt even consider it, their grudge was too deep, and reconciliation was not possible. The key point was that he couldnt offer a conditionpelling enough to move the other partythey didntck money, and almost crippled by his son, how could such enmity not be avenged? Lately, Wang Tiechen even restricted his son, telling him to stay hidden in their hometown and not to go out casually. Thats because he had heard about the infamous Brother Hong on the streets, who went missing after buying an airne ticket following a conflict with Feng Jun, neither seen alive nor dead since. He had realized that Feng Jun was definitely not someone he could suppress, and what he regretted more was that he had actually gone to Peach Blossom Valleyst time, thinking arrogantly that he could make peace with the other party.
If he had been more amicable back then, he wouldnt be in such a passive situation now, but unfortunately, to prevent the other party from making outrageous demands, he had put on an extremely arrogant stance, and the other party didnt buy it at all. After all, he was a little reluctant back then, but in the end, theres no such thing as a regret medicine in this world. However, Wang Tiechen wasnt resigned to his fate; he felt he still had the strength to fight. As long as he could withstand this wave, Jubaozhai might very well be reborn from the ashes. This wasnt a wrong thought on his part; wasnt Xu Leigangs older brother thinking the same thing before? And in the end, he secured funding from Funiu. And Wang Tiechen still had some cards in his hand; he had recently sponsored a promotional film for the province and was now vying for the title rights of a cultural event. The leaders from the Propaganda Department of the province were very satisfied with him and praised him on multiple asions. Now with New Years Day approaching, Jubaozhai decided to hold a Happy Shopping Week, from Christmas to New Years Day. This event was something Jubaozhai had long decided to organize. With many young people celebrating Western holidays, and since Christmas Eve has already be a wet and wild night, why not buy some jewelry to please thedies before warming up? Jubaozhai initially wanted to hold a million-yuan customer appreciation event, but since it had now fallen into difficulty, it simply elevated the event level to a ten-million-yuan customer appreciation. Surely a ten-million event would be somewhat inted, but since it was advertised as such, the quality wouldnt be far off. They invited famous movie stars, pop stars, and hosts, and also invited several big jewelry brands to do in-store promotions. The event began on December 24th, and on that day alone, they sold over sixteen million yuan in sales with over two million yuan in coupons returnedof course, these were advertised figures, and only Jubaozhai insiders knew the exact situation. For Jubaozhais terrible financial status, this was like a shot of adrenaline. Everyone estimated that at the end of this week-long event, they could probably bring in sixty to seventy million yuan in cash. With such a sum of money, Jubaozhais cash flow could bepletely revitalizedunderstand that this sixty to seventy million was thepanys inventory, and didnt require much additional cost for procurement. Thepany had umted a significant amount of gold, silver, and jewelry. In the past, they were reluctant to use it, hoping to save it as a foundation to build a century-old brand. But now there was no time to consider that; it was better to turn the inventory into cash first, otherwise, it would be challenging to survive this ordeal. To prevent sabotage, Jubaozhai not only hired arge number of security personnel but also invited relevant individuals from the Propaganda Department of the provinceafter all, this also counted as a cultural event, right? Moreover, there was television recording and radio broadcasting. And their preparations were not in vain. On the 25th, officials from Zhengyang Citys urban management and culture bureau came, iming that their event illegally upied the road and had to be shut down immediately. At the critical moment, a call from the Propaganda Department insisted that it was just a temporary loan for the event and that the provincial leaders were also very concerned about this matter, suggesting they attend to other matters instead. Realizing the influence of the opposition, they found the situation untenable and could only obediently leave. People at Jubaozhai, feeling like victors in battle, made faces at those who were leavingthey had all been suppressed miserably these days, umting too much anger in their hearts.
At that moment, Sister Shen was watching from not far away. The officials from the city government and cultural bureau were not summoned by her; there were many who wanted to ingratiate themselves with Feng Jun now. Therefore, she wasnt concerned how they made their exit. For her, the issue was that tax inspectors were supposed toe for an audit today. With the Propaganda Department backing Jubaozhai so strongly, she felt she might have to arrange another date. She was on the phone with a friend from the tax office when she suddenly saw a familiar figure in the crowd. She couldnt help but push through and pped the person on the shoulder, Ha, President Feng, you have time to spare today?
Feng Jun hadnt expected to be recognized from a distance away from Jubaozhai, but when he turned and saw it was her, he couldnt help but smile, Sister Shen is here too? The business at Jubaozhai seems to be booming, huh. Sister Shen felt a bit embarrassed by this remark. She had sworn to deal with Jubaozhai, yet here they were, holding a huge event, while all she could do was watch from afar. So she huffed in annoyance, Tch, its only because the Propaganda Department is backing them up today. Otherwise, I would have shut down their event already. Dont worry, they wont be hopping around much longer. Feng Jun just smiled, What do I have to worry about? Oh theres someone I know up ahead, Ill go say hello. There was indeed someone he recognized, but he had no intention of catching up with them; he simply wanted to slip away from Sister Shen. His reason foring to the Jubaozhai event today was to cause trouble. Although he had spread the word, hoping someone would take the bait and hassle Jubaozhai, their stubborn resistance was within his expectations. Relying on others was ultimately unreliable; when it mattered most, he knew he had to rely on himself. Thats right, including Sister Shen, these people were just his means to harass Jubaozhai. If he had the chance to take action himself, he would definitely not pass it up. And to his fortunate misfortune, Jubaozhai had decided to hold thisrge event under such circumstances. How could he possibly miss this perfect opportunity? So he sneaked into the event, not expecting to be spotted in this sea of people. After shaking off Sister Shen, he walked around the perimeter and found a corner to stop at, then made a throwing gesture. With a loud bang, one of therge speakers at the event began billowing white smoke, and soon after, a burnt smell wafted from the prize table next to it. Its short-circuited! someone shouted, and others yelled to cut the power.
Large events like this feared chaos the most. Jubaozhai was well prepared with plenty of security personnel, but the back-to-back short circuits and the sheer number of customers quickly threw the scene into disarray. In the ensuing panic, voices rang out, Let the leaders out first, let the leaders out first! A fire caused by an electrical short circuit is a terrifying scenario. Those with experience will cut off the power immediately. The event had multiple power lines to prevent a ckout, but if one line failed, all had to be cut. At that moment, no one realizedthe surveince cameras had also lost power. In truth, even with the cameras out, the presence of a considerable number of staff should have prevented serious chaos. However, the crowd was unfortunately massive, and several counters were breached by the torrent of people. Then disaster struck. Many counters were looted clean. Several gems that had been under protective covers for disy vanished without a tracealong with the covers and their hefty bases. Who did it? The scene was too chaotic for anyone to know for sure. Fortunately, thanks to the fists and feet of the security guards, no serious stampede urred. Though four or five people were taken to the hospital, no lives were lost, which was a stroke of luck amidst the misfortune. When Feng Jun left, people were already being stopped and searched on the road, but as he was empty-handed, not even carrying a bag, the person stopping him merely nced over and let him through. Half an hour after his departure, the scrutiny intensified because the estimated losses at Jubaozhai had already exceeded twenty million and could potentially reach forty to fifty million. Such arge-scale event was insured by an insurancepany. However, it was clear that not all losses would bepensated by the insurer, and even for the covered portions, there would be an assessment period before any payouts were issued. Soon after Feng Jun left, he received a call from Sister Shen, who chuckled gleefully, This time, Jubaozhai really cant escape its fate When youre unlucky, even drinking water can get stuck in your teeth.
Feng Jun wasnt about to tell her that he was the one behind it; he simply responded with augh, Then you need to step up your game. The sooner you settle the score with Jubaozhai, the sooner youll make money. After hanging up, he suddenly noticed arge sedan stop ahead, and about four or five dozen young men in police uniforms stepped out from it, looking like police academy students. Feng Jun quickly walked diagonally away. A few of the young men turned to watch him with a wary expression. Under their watchful eyes, Feng Jun walked up behind a woman and gently tapped her on the shoulder, greeting her with a smile, Hey, long time no see. What have you been up totely? The woman was tall with long legs. Despite the winter cold, she wore blue skinny jeans with several rips and a silver-grey coat over them. Her unconventional appearance was stunning, and her silhouette was exceptionally graceful. Turning her head at the sound, her face was a mix of charm and petnce, unexpectedly beautiful. (Update finished, calling for monthly tickets.) Chapter 224: 224 Unique Feng Jing (First Update to Celebrate Alliance Leader Qian Niu) Chapter 224 Unique Feng Jing (First Update to Celebrate Alliance Leader Qian Niu) The young men getting off the coach bus noticed a man greeting a beautiful woman and promptly withdrew their attention. Some were tempted by the scenery and took a few more nces, but no one considered anything more. In fact, the beauty was quite a sight, nodding towards Feng Jun, Such a coincidence? What have you been up totely? asked Feng Jun casually, Ive been thinking about when to invite you over. Been busy teaching sses, Feng Jing responded with a smile, Its almost the end of the year and my unit is selecting outstanding individuals, plus I want to go to the East Three Provinces to see the ice sculptures, so I need to get ahead on my ss hours. It dawned on Feng Jun that the person before him was crazy about traveling, so he said with a smile, Arent you cold wearing shorts in the dead of winter? Or do you n to dress like that to the East Three Provinces too? I have a strong constitution and dont get cold easily, Feng Jing answered nonchntly, Besides, everyone has a car, so its not that cold. However, if I do go to the East Three Provinces, Ill definitely wear something thicker. While talking, they reached her car, Did you drive here, or do you need a lift? Feng Jun now had both a Passat and a Phaeton, so he certainly wasnt short of cars. However, since he hade to the site today to do something bad ahem, everyone understands, he couldnt possibly have driven. Without any hesitation, he got into the car and thenughed, When you go to the East Three Provinces to see the ice sculptures, do you n to go alone?
Feng Jing nced at him, started the car to warm it up, and casually responded, Ill see if I can get a couple of people to go with me. If youd like to go, we can go together. Feng Jun truly hadnt nned to visit the East Three Provinces, especially since he didnt have the time right now. Yet, he was curious, I thought you were a lone traveler. It turns out you also invite others. He remembered snooping on her group chat, where her friends often said in the group that they wanted her to take them out, but it seemed that she had never really organized it. Feng Jing seemed unfazed, Actually, I still prefer traveling alone. More people mean more trouble, and its hard to please everyone. Plus, sometimes when people say theyll go, they get held up by various things. Feng Jun felt somewhat honored for no apparent reason, Haha, that you would invite me seems to indicate I dont bring much trouble. Making friends is all about fate, Feng Jing started driving, Where to? Ill drop you off. Its already noon, let me treat you to lunch, suggested Feng Jun, feeling that she wasnt against the idea, and started getting hopeful. His rtionship with Sister Hong had recently improved somewhat. However, she was always with Zhang Caixin, and he was busy guiding Wang Haifeng and Xu Leigang in their cultivation; nothing further had happened between them. Though he felt something might happen between him and Sister Hong in the future, these days, his life had been quite mundane. As a man of his age, he had a fairly strong physical need. Since fate had allowed him to run into Feng Jing, and she didnt dislike him, implying that further development was possible, he certainly wouldnt pass up such an opportunity. However, Feng Jings words were straightforward, Lets skip today. I have a meeting this afternoon, and Ive even postponed the sses Im teaching for my students to tonight I have two sses to teach this evening. Thats really too bad, Feng Jun said as his eyes darted about, What if, after your two evening sses, I invite you out for ate-night snack? It would be a way to rx. Feng Jing gave him a look, slightly curling her lips, That invite of yours hardly seems sincere. Youre only asking me out because weve run into each other, and itste at night at that. Do you think inviting ady out like this is appropriate? I do feel its a bit presumptuous, Feng Jun answered with a smile, But as you said, making friends is about serendipity, and todays encounter isnt it a case of a chance meeting is better than a nned one? Fine, you have a point, Feng Jing wasnt over-precious about things, But I am genuinely swamped recently. Coming outte for a night snack with you just doesnt sound right. Lets wait until after the New Year, when Ill have more free time. Are you really pushing me off until after the New Year? Feng Jun shook his head, amused and defeated. In that case, let me know when you n to go to the East Three Provinces, and Ill see if I can make time. Around the twenty-first or twenty-second of the twelfth lunar month, before the minor New Year, Feng Jing replied without hesitation, Im nning to have fun for four days, and then return just in time to tidy up my home for the New Years celebration. After some careful thought, Feng Jun ultimately shook his head in resignation, I cant promise Ill be free then. This New Year, I want to head back home a bit earlier; its been two years Turn right up ahead. You should definitely go home and visit, Feng Jing turned on the signal, And it would be best to bring a girlfriend back with you.
Whenever she spoke to Feng Jun, her tone always remained coolly detached. If she had any issues with him, it was almost impossible; the two had merely been strangers passing by. If there were any problems, she wouldnt have needed to hide them and could express them directly. In other words, she did have a certain fondness for Feng Jun and seemed not averse to deepening that affection. Of course, if Feng Jun really wanted to bridge the gap between them, he would need to make some effort. As the two chatted, they reached the ce where Feng Jun had parked. Feng Jing watched him get out of the car, gave a wave, and then drove away.
Feng Jun hadnt yet recovered from the state he was in earlier, as he drove and pondered, How could he strengthen his rtionship with good scenery? As he pondered this, his mobile phone rang. It was Li Xiaobin calling, her rent was due, and she had already notified him about her hope of moving into the vi in Peach Blossom Valley. Her request could be seen as seeking cohabitation, but recently, there had always been people at Feng Juns viXu Leigang and Wang Haifeng were there at least one of them at any time. Therefore, Li Xiaobin boldly stated that if they both could use the ce, it wouldnt make much difference to add one more person, and added, As your private assistant, wouldnt moving into your house allow me to serve you better? She dered that she could handle cooking,undry, and cleaning. In fact, there was already a small room in the vi for her use, as her temporary rest area. Feng Jun hadnt decided whether to agree to her or not. There were many things about him that even Xu Leigang and Wang Haifeng might not be fully aware of; having another woman in the house would be even less conducive to keeping secrets. But now, Li Xiaobin had taken the initiative to call, stating she had notified thendlord that she would no longer be renewing the lease, If you wont take me in, Ill just have to look for another ce to stay right now. What could Feng Jun say? He could only go to the ce she was renting and help her move. Li Xiaobin didnt have many belongings, mainly a change of clothes and various cosmetics, packed into tworge trolley cases, three big woven bags, a small trolley case, and two backpacks. What Feng Jun didnt expect was that she had an extraordinary number of shoeswell over twenty pairs. Just the shoeboxes almost filled up the back seat of the Passat. Li Xiaobin organized her things very methodically, even tying the shoeboxes together, and finished moving after just a few trips up and down the stairs. On the drive to Peach Blossom Valley, Feng Jun said to his private assistant.
You can stay at my ce. Ill give you a guest room; the small rest area will be yours too. You can freely use the facilities on the first floor, but you cannot meddle with my private space And if I bring some friends over, dont inquire about it. Li Xiaobin nodded, Okay, no problem, dont worry. I wont bring anyone over I dont have friends in Zhengyang. Feng Jun looked at her, not saying a word, but pondered inwardly: What is she trying to hint at? By the time the two of them arrived at Peach Blossom Valley, it was around half-past eleven. Xu Leigang and Wang Haifeng had just finished their cultivation and were chatting in the living room. When they saw Li Xiaobin moving her personal items, they quickly offered to help. The move waspleted quickly. Li Xiaobin called to order takeout, celebrating her relocation, while Wang Haifeng pulled Feng Jun aside with a gleeful expression, saying, Li Qiang called. Theres been trouble at Jubaoge They lost tens of millions. Thats what they get, Feng Jun responded casually, then walked to the basement and turned on theputer in the study. The study in the basement was about twenty square meters, with aputer connected directly to arge-screen TV. Feng Jun logged into theputer and opened the stock trading system, examining it closely. In his spare time, he had pondered the stock market, but had never actually purchased any stock. The over two million on the stock market had remained there, untouched. That money was originally invested in the brokerage ount to help Zhang Weiplete a task. Feng Jun had always been cautiously respectful towards Huaxias stock market. One of his double majors was financial management, but the more he learned, the more wary he became of the stock market. There was a joke that said a high-level executive of a brokerage firm embezzled clients funds to y the stock market. After nearly two years of maneuvering over a hundred million in funds, they only made a measly few hundred thousand. This money would have earned more just sitting in a bank collecting interest than what was achieved fooling around in the stock market. And this was a high-ranking brokerage firm executive, whose understanding of the stock market and insight into news were far superior to the average stock investor, yet the returns were so meager. Its just like the saying goes, the more you know, the more you realize you do not know.
There was a time when Feng Jun had ns to try and make some money in the stock market. In fact, he had run several simtions, choosing certain stocks and assuming where he would buy and at what price he would sell. After multiple trials, he ended up losing money more often than not, though there were also chances to make substantial profits. However, Zhang Weipletely scorned his mock trading. He believed that real trading and simted trading were two entirely different concepts. Without actually investing real money to buy stocks, one could not trulyprehend the anxiety and distress associated with it. A good mentality cannot be fabricated; it must be honed through the harsh realities of life to develop indomitable resilience. Feng Jun agreed with him, but he now no longercked money and thuscked the motivation to trade for real. It was only after a chance encounter with good scenery today that he remembered he could try to explore another avenue for making money. (First update, congrattions to the Alliance Leader, an old reader.) Chapter 225: 225: Big Heart (Second Update) Chapter 225: Big Heart (Second Update) Feng Jun believed that he had a fairly realistic understanding of the risks in the stock marketmost people think the same when they enter the market. However, he still didnt rush into making any moves, but chose four stocks he had always been quite optimistic about and analyzed them again. After analyzing for nearly half an hour, various fundamentals, data, and the like were clear to him. As a rtively conservative investor, Feng Jun tended to prefer left-side trading, meaning his philosophy was not to chase gains but to provide a rtively reasonable valuation based on his understanding of the stocks, and then consider buying when the price was below that value. In this way, the stocks he bought might not perform remarkably for some time, but he believed that wasnt importantholding stocks for the medium to long term was his investment philosophy. As long as he bought stocks at a low enough price, he didnt mind short-term fluctuations; if they didnt rise this month, they could do so next month, or if not this year, he could wait for next year or even the year after. Moreover, when he picked stocks, dividend financing was an extremely important considerationif he had to hold onto a stock, he could just live off the dividends each year. As long as those dividends outperformed banks wealth management products, he felt holding them for three to five years was no problem. Of course, these principles were only theoretically valid, and even stocks with good fundamentals and superior conditions for dividend financing could not guarantee that the stock would keep flourishing indefinitely; otherwise, there would be no such term as a ck swan. Life is full of surprises, and no investment can guarantee a hundred percent sess. Whether Feng Juns stock selection method was scientific or not is another matter, given that there are many stock investors who y the game of chasing gains and cutting losses. Right-side trading, if timed well, not only brings money quickly but also yields significant profits.
In any case, Feng Jun considered himself to be a cautious investor and was not aiming for short-term profits, so he thought his stock trading mindset was quite good. Because of his selection principles, two of the four stocks he picked had fallen to very low prices, far below his valuation. They were basically ready for consideration. If prices fell further, there wasnt much room left, and if he continued to wait, the chances of missing out would increasingly grow. Even so, he still didnt hurry to purchase but opened the stock trading app on his mobile phone, selected one of the stocks he intended to buy, and tapped on it with his left hand, Lets go~ Yes, he wanted to personally enter the stock trading system to see if there were any new insights or prompts. If he had a stroke of good fortune, why not try to use it? Wouldnt it be foolish not to? He had this idea a long time ago, but there was no sense of urgency then, and to do various tests on the mobile phone would waste energy points, so he hadnt gotten around to acting on this idea. This time, he had spent enough time in real life, not only developing his own career, building a team, but also starting to teach others kung fu. A small team centered around him was beginning to take shape. Meanwhile, he spent most of his spare time learning and charging up. Living in real society for so long, although he asionally used his adventure, his energy points were still in a state of rapid growth. Of course, he wasnt afraid to use a bit more. Unfortunately, after entering the trading system, he was faced with just an additional screen, featuring K-line charts and various indicator options. Beyond that, there wasnt much else. Strictly speaking, it wasnt that there were no prompts at all. Below the disy was a small box with an analysis of the stockThis stock is currently in a historically low price area, and there is room for an increase in value in the future. That was pretty much stating the obvious. Feng Jun also knew that the current price of this stock was low and the probability of it increasing after purchase was great. But the key question was when will this stock fight, and what price can it rise to? If one disregards all other factors, buys a stock with a high potential for appreciation, and waits patiently for two years, eventually, the stock will rise and then could be sold for a profit. That seems like a good n. But in practice, trading stocks is not so simple. What if theres a market surge in the meantime, and everyone elses stocks soar while yours do not? See if you arent anxious! While everyone elses stocks shoot up dramatically, yours goes up by just five or six percent even the best mindset could be thrown off bnce. With stock trading, thats the most crucial thing: the right mindset. Once the mindset is disturbed, all sorts of dreadful events can happen. So for Feng Jun, the systems judgment was basically useless; it was only slightly better than having no judgment at allat least it confirmed one thing: the current price of the stock was rtively low.
Feng Jun felt a bit unsatisfied and tried to change the K-line chart, but obviously, this wishful thinking did not seed. Exiting the app, he heard a shout from downstairs. It was Xu Lei Gang telling him that the food delivery had arrived, and everyone was waiting for him toe up for the meal. Today was the personal assistants housewarming celebration, and she definitely wanted to pay for the meal. Everyone let her do soafter all, Boss Feng was paying her a sry of fifty thousand a month. This generous paycheck even made Xu Lei Gang a little jealous. Li Xiaobin wanted to treat everyone to a drink, but Feng Jun decisively refused, In the middle of the day? Forget about drinking, I want to check out the stock market this afternoon and try my luck with a move.
Trading stocks? I like that, Wang Haifengs eyes lit up when he heard this, What stock are you nning to buy? Feng Jun looked at him strangely, You trade stocks too? Why havent I heard Zhang Wei mention it before? I dont trade through Zhang Wei, Wang Haifeng shook his head, speaking somewhat resentfully, I used to have an ount with him, but that guy kept giving messy advice, so I just opened another ount and havent traded in the past few years. His situation was quite typicala result of disparities in opinions on stock trading among friends, leading to significant disputes. Even spouses who trade stocks encounter such issues, let alone friends; hence, everyone simply chose not to interfere with each other. Obviously, even without Zhang Weis influence, Coach Wangs performance wasnt anything to boast about, which is why he had given up on trading stocks in recent years. Hearing this, Feng Jun asked with great curiosity, You dont trust Zhang Wei but you trust me? Hes a professional. This is called investing in a person, Wang Haifeng replied with a smile, Its great if we can earn some money, but I dont mind losing money together with you. On hearing this, Feng Jun gave him a look, You really are idle, knowing youll lose money and still buying? Li Xiaobin, however, chirped in cheerfully, Seriously, Id like to try stock trading with the boss and catch some of his good luck. Xu Leigang looked at her in surprise, You actually opened a stock ount too? To Li Xiaobin, this question seemed somewhat discriminatory. What did he mean by even she could open an ount? Just because she made her living in a nightclub, did that mean she could only sell smiles and not trade stocks? But given Xu Leigangs status, if he were to visit the cabaret bar, even Manager Chang would have to personally attend to him. Even if Xu had encountered some trouble recently, the money that slipped through the cracks of his fingers would be more than enough for an ordinary family to live without worries for a lifetime.
So all she could do was give a sheepish smile, Dont look down on people, Brother Xu, why couldnt I trade stocks? I didnt mean that, Fatty Xu forced augh. In truth, he really looked down on her, but since Xiao Li was Master Fengs assistant, he had to respect her for Fengs sake, Im just saying, you dont earn money easily, so why invest it in the stock market? Well, that even included Feng Jun; he didnt advise thedy to change her ways, but his words clearly implied that only fools would throw their money into the stock market. Though hisment was a bit offensive, no one could really hold it against him since he meant well. I dont have much money in the stock market, Li Xiaobin replied sullenly, Just over twenty thousand yuan, which isnt enough to do any business with. Xu Leigangs mouth twitched slightly before he finally stayed quiet, as saying more would truly offend hertwenty thousand yuan, and she called that money? Feng Jun definitely wouldnt mock Li Xiaobin, knowing that six months ago, he couldnt even scrape together twenty thousand yuan, let alone open a stock trading ount. However, with the small amount of money Li Xiaobin currently had, he really couldnt take her into the market for a spin, and he also didnt want to lose money alongside Coach Wangeven though thetter stated he didnt care. So he got up from the table, Alright, weve eaten, the stock Im trading isnt something for you all to see, go on with your own business. Wang Haifeng still seemed to hold on, but a stern look from Master Feng finally dispelled any inappropriate thoughts he might have harbored. However, after their discussions, Feng Jun no longer focused on stocks. Shortly after the market opened that afternoon, he noticed a stock had fallen by another percentage point, turning from red to green, just as it had dropped below the ten-yuan mark, so he decisively bought five hundred lots. Five hundred lots equals fifty thousand shares. With this stock priced at nine yuan and ny cents each, Feng Juns ount now held securities worth five hundred thousand yuan. This was part of the left-side trading strategy he had designed. No matter how far the selected stock had fallen, the first time he bought it, he would only purchase up to twenty percent of the avable position. If the stock continued to fall for a while, he would then consider a second investment.
Left-side trading isnt afraid of a downturn; in fact, its about buying more as it falls. Of course, thats the n, but following through with it strictly requires a stout heart. Feng Jun had two and a half million in his ount. Buying securities for five hundred thousand was precisely a twenty percent position. Having been rebuked by the master, Wang Haifeng didnt dare to see which stock Feng Jun was buying. But after noticing him making a move on the stocks, Coach Wang couldnt help muttering, Generally speaking, isnt thest half-hour before the market closes more active for buying and selling, when trends are easier to identify? Upon hearing this, Feng Jun nced at him indifferently, his imposing demeanor instantly silencing Coach Wang. Chapter 226: 226 New Surprise (Three more for monthly pass) Chapter 226 New Surprise (Three more for monthly pass) Feng Jun was quite aware that what Wang Haifeng said was right. During thest half-hour before the close of trading in the afternoon, not only was trading more frequent, but it also revealed certain portents. Some people say that choosing the right moment to apply for new shares can increase the chances of winning the lottery, which Feng Jun thought was nonsense, but trading stocks during thest half-hour before closing indeed greatly reduced the probability of making mistakes. Of course, choosing such timing only helps investors judge the situation. If it could guarantee only profits without losses, wouldnt everyone choose this time slot for trading? No matter what, there was some truth in what Wang Haifeng had said, and Feng Juns first actual trading operation in his life had not been at the most prudent time, making his first transaction seem less than perfect. So he was somewhat peeved by Coach Wangs reminder, thinking to himself, Ive already made my decision, why bother with hindsight? However, hindsight wasnt the worst part. What was worse was the hindsight turned out to be urate. After 2:30 PM, the stock market entered the final half-hour, and the stock Feng Jun had purchased fluctuated up and down, but on the whole, it was trending downward. Feng Jun had bought it at nine yuan and ny-one cents, calcting that as long as it oscited around ten yuan a few times, buying at just over nine yuan and selling at just over ten yuan, he could quickly reduce the cost of establishing his position. His idea was good, but unfortunately, ever since he bought the stock, the price never rose above ten yuanthe highest it reached was nine yuan and ny-nine cents, just one cent short of ten yuan. But this one cent was like a chasm, firmly blocking his path.
Approaching 2:30, the stock began to waver around nine yuan and eighty cents, and gradually, it couldnt even reach nine yuan and eighty cents. A difference of one yuan and ten cents really didnt matter to Feng Jun, even with fifty thousand shares it was just seven or eight thousand yuan. But seeing the stock he had just bought getting stuck, nobody would feel good about it. The key point was, as time passed, the stock price continued to wobble downward, and soon it couldnt hold steady at nine yuan and seventy cents. That is to say, because of the timing of Feng Juns purchase, his paper losses had already exceeded ten thousand yuan by now. Ten thousand yuan wasnt a lot, but what irked him was that his first shot had missed the target. He had already been cautious by turning from green to red, who would have thought that today this stock would drop by three percent? Thinking it over, he felt somewhat unwilling to ept it and moved to one side, his face darkening as he tapped his left hand, Come on~ Feng Jun wanted to take thest ten minutes or so before closing to ponder: was there any news regarding this stock that I had not noticed? However, when he entered the trading system this time, his face turned dark, Fuck, its different now? The notification box that appeared on the big screen this time contained more than just a simple phrase. Inside, there were more than a dozen alerts. One of them read: New product inspection dangerously cleared, due to quality control in assembly line production having a huge uncertainty, and the upstream suppliers facing significant pressure to raise prices, whether the new product will be put into production on time is highly controversial. Clearly, this was an issue that was being debated in the boardroom. Because no conclusion had been reached, it wasnt disclosed in the announcements, but the dispute was definitely real. Another alert mentioned that thepany had fully acquired an overseaspanyst year, aiming to perfect the entire industrial chain, but currently, it was struggling with cost control and faced pressure from thebour unions, with the loss situation showing no signs of reversing. Logically, this news could have been found domestically, but overseas acquisitions can be very vague, and sometimes its even uncertain whether its an actual acquisition or a transfer of assets. The stock Feng Jun had chosen was rtively well-regted, especially the leadership team and the Sect Leaders capabilities and reputation were excellent. The likelihood of odd issues arising seemed very small. However, concealing certain news appropriately might be to minimize unnecessary variables. There was another mixed piece of news. In the European and American markets of this industry, there were discussions about raising the entry barriers, which seemed to benefit this stock. However, in reality, the risks it faced exceeded ordinary forecasts. All in all, these suddenly appearing alerts shocked Feng Junwhy didnt I notice them before? After reflection, he realized: Thest time he entered the stock trading system APP, it was probably during the mid-day break of the stock market. From eleven-thirty until one in the afternoon, the stock market was closed for a break, and these relevant messages had not been shown.
Why was that? Feng Jun was lost in thought. After much thought, he could onlye up with one conjecture: these alerts were all capable of influencing stock prices in the short term, so they would only be shown during trading. Among these dozen alerts, more than half were highly time-sensitive. Taking the three examples just mentioned, if they had urred a year ago or two years from now, they would not be worthy of appearing in the alerts. Since it was capable of affecting stock prices in the short term, it was only natural that the effect would show up during the corresponding time frame. If the stock market was closed and there was no trading, it was understandable that the information wouldnt be disyed.
Having realized this, Feng Jun clicked his tongue in chagrin. If it hadnt been for Wang Haifeng and Li Xiaobin joining in the excitement, insisting on following him in buying stocks, he might have checked the app again before the afternoon trading session, potentially avoiding some losses. Actually, the loss wasnt much to speak of. The main issue was that he felt somewhat embarrassed, as his first transaction turned out this way. While pondering this, he identally nced at the K-line chart on the screen again, and then he made an unexpected discovery: had the stock market already closed? The closing price of the stock was nine yuan and seventy-one cents, meaning the stock he had bought had fallen by twenty cents today. Taking into ount themission and the future stamp duty he would have to pay, his fifty-thousand-shares transaction was already a confirmed loss of over ten thousand yuan. He clicked on the daily K-line chart for a closer look, only to find that thest ten minutes or so of the K-line was faint. Checking the trading volumes, he saw that the transaction amounts on thest few screens were also shadowy, barely discernible, yet not entirely clear. I seem to have discovered something incredible! With this thought, Feng Jun exited the mobile phone. Sure enough, back in the real world, he checked the time and found it was only two forty-six, with fourteen minutes left until the close of trading. Feng Juns heart couldnt help but thump wildly: could I actually see the future trends of stocks? This He felt that at that moment, it was impossible to put his feelings into words! He leapt up, lit a cigarette, and began pacing back and forth in the living room. He was so excited that he wanted to shout, but couldnt bring himself to do so. Xu Leigang had slipped out to practice his cultivation, and while Wang Haifeng was practicing in the living room, he couldnt calm his nerves and asionally stole nces at Feng Jun. So he was the first to notice the masters abnormality. However, since the master didnt speak, he didnt dare to utter a word either, and could only wonder in silence: what had happened to the master? Li Xiaobin was organizing her personal items in the room with the door open, she too could see Feng Juns abnormal behavior. Since Wang Haifeng remained silent, she chose not to speak but asionally cast curious nces his way.
Feng Jun really wanted to show off, terribly so. Nevertheless, he held back, waiting to see whether the stock would indeed follow the prediction of the trading system in thest fourteen minutes. Fourteen minutes could seem long or short; he counted each second until the stock market closed at three oclock. As expected, the stock he traded today closed at nine yuan and seventy-one cents. By then, his disappointment had been reced by sheer surprise: I can precisely predict the movement of stocks! Inparison, that ten thousand yuan of unrealized loss was negligible. He was so excited, he nearly lost his senses; thus, he had to step onto the balcony on the third floor, standing in the cold wind, trying hard to calm down. Fortunately, he was someone who could control his emotions. After the initial excitement, he began contemting a question: it seems I can only predict the stocks movement for the day? If I invest money in it after making a prediction, will it influence the future movement of the stock? Indeed, he believed it was certain that his involvement would have an impact, and if the investment wasrge enough, it was not impossible topletely change the stocks direction. Stock market matters can be quite delicate. Forget about the investment of millions; sometimes, at a crucial point, even a few stocks being quoted and traded can trigger a massive domino effect. Its no joke. Feng Jun had heard simr cases during his university days. In a tense situation where both bulls and bears were on edge, someone tossed a few stocks into the mix, the bullish side charged with momentum, and the bears put up a token resistance before hastily retreating.
It was like a scene from a movie where two rival gangs are negotiating and an underling identally pops a bubblegum, sparking an unexpected gunfight Feng Jun quickly fell into such contemtions, entirely putting aside the surprise he had received that day. For a person with meticulous thinking, finding an opportunity was joyful, but it was only the first step towards sess. Fully understanding and utilizing that opportunity was the priority. So, that evening, both Wang Haifeng and Li Xiaobin tried to coax some stock market news from Feng Jun, but it was unfortunate that Master Feng was absent-mindedly mumbling, appearing as if in a trance, lost in thought (Third update, calling for monthly tickets.) Chapter 227: Be Cautious When Skimming Rewards Chapter 227: Be Cautious When Skimming Rewards Early the next morning, Feng Jun woke up, the bloodshot in his eyes proving he hadnt slept very well that night. However, his spirit was good, and he went out for a run at six thirty, returning at a quarter past seven. After breakfast, he practiced his Tun Na exercises, and by eight-thirty, he had gone down to the basement to turn on theputer and look at the stock trading system. Strictly speaking, his self-discipline had be quite strong. If it were someone else, they probably couldnt help but stay glued to theputer all night, unwilling to leave it. He drank several rounds of tea, patiently waiting until the market opened at nine-thirty, and then he didnt hesitate to dive into his mobile phone. After the opening auction, the stock he had chosen yesterday opened higher by three cents over the closing price at nine yuan and seventy-four cents a share. Feng Jun just nced at it before shifting his attention to the shadow part of the K-line chart. Then, he sadly discovered that his ability to forecast the stock market trends gave him only a half-hour advantage. To put it another way, he entered the mobile APP at nine thirty-two, and at most, he could only see the stock price and trends up until ten o-two. Of course, being able to predict the stock trends for half an hour was impressive, but for Feng Jun, he feltit was a bit insufficient. He kept going in and out of the app, testing various hypotheses bit by bit, even verifying each time periods trading volume to see if it was urate. At eleven-ten, he confirmed another detail: he could predict the stocks movement for the next half-hour, but half an hour was the upper limit, not the lower one. This meant that since the market would pause at eleven-thirty, his observations at eleven-ten could, at most, cover the period only until the pause, not until one-ten. So, he kept monitoring all the way until eleven-twenty, when he finally gave up entering the mobile APP and only watched the market trend on theputersrge screen. The other three expressed great puzzlement at his sudden intense focus on the stock market, with even Xu Leigang asking aloud whether there was any positive news in the market? Feng Jun could only say, Youre thinking too much. Im just purely observing the stock market to see if I can find any opportunities. The three of them could only scoff to themselves: Having seen your rapid rise, isnt it abnormal not to expect more while being around you? Around two oclock that afternoon, Feng Jun suddenly found that the stock he had bought the day before fell another forty cents in the subsequent half-hour, hitting a low of nine yuan and twenty-eight cents. He didnt rush to sell but observed for another seven to eight minutes, noticing that capital was quickly pulling up the stock price. Then the price returned to nine yuan eighty cents, even a bit higher than yesterdays closing price. Knowing this trend meant that the value of his securities would recover, and it would suffice to simply wait patiently. However, Feng Jun directly engaged in a T+0 trade, selling all five hundred of his shares at nine yuan seventy cents, while also cing buy orders for four hundred shares each at nine yuan thirty cents and nine yuan and thirty-one cents. If he didnt know the future course of the stock, he would never y it like this. He had bought in at nine yuan ny-one cents the day before; how could he sell at nine yuan seventy? Even with a cut-loss, he would have waited to assess the situation further. So even the ability to forecast stock trends for only half an hour, if well executed, could bring in money. His sale of five hundred shares showed a loss of just over ten thousand on paper, but after buying back eight hundred shares at nine yuan thirty, with the stock rising to nine yuan eighty cents, he not only erased the loss but also had a floating profit of over twenty thousand on paper. Averaging each share, he realized a profit of over thirty cents, effectively reducing his cost basis to roughly nine yuan forty-plus cents. If he hadnt sold those five hundred shares at a loss, even if he had bought three hundred more shares at nine yuan thirty, his cost basis would have been nine yuan sixty-plus cents, close to nine yuan seventy. But he made a T+0 trade, risked a loss to clear his position, then bought back in, saving over twenty cents per share on his cost basis. While trading stocks, he was very cautious, not only splitting his trades into multiple batches but also cing orders on both the mobile andputer ends. His capital wasnt significant, so selling five hundred shares and buying only eight hundred didnt affect the stocks price trend. Strictly speaking, it did have an effect, as the trading volume of the stock changed, with over one hundred more shares traded than what Feng Jun saw from the systems internal transactions. But without his trades, the absolute trade volume wouldve actually decreased. Feng Jun wasnt surprised by this. In fact, with just a slight change in trading volume, he felt somewhat relievedafter all, the stock still fell to nine yuan twenty-eight cents ording to the original trend, without falling less or more. In thest twenty minutes, the stock kept wavering steadily, closing five cents higher than yesterdays price, finally settling at nine yuan seventy-six cents. For Feng Jun, he waspletely satisfied with todays trades, although another stock he was optimistic about rose three percentage points today, it was a continuous, even rise with asional pullbacks. With only half an hour of foresight, it wasnt easy to strategize on such a rising stock. But this was just a minor imperfection, an unavoidable regret. Although Feng Jun harbored grand ambitions, in essence, he was a man easily contented. Being able to predict the market trends half an hour in advance, wasnt that enough? That very evening, Boss Feng treated everyone to dinner at a small restaurant next to his vi to celebrate earning twenty thousand in the stock market that day. The twenty thousand was only an unrealized gain and had not been converted into cash. Moreover, for someone with his worth, twenty thousand really wasnt much. Currently holding over two hundred million in cash, if he were to put it all in the banks daily financial products, he would earn more than twenty thousand a day. For him however, this ie was like finding a steady source of wealth: a cost of over two million yielding twenty thousand, which equated to one percent of the total investment. Nobodyughed at him for this. On the contrary, even after hearing the news, Zhang Wei came rushing over, eager to understand his trading techniques and stock selection philosophy. But Feng Jun declined to divulge his methods. He believed his technique was not yet refined enough to be shared with the public. Moreover, he stated he did not want Director Zhang toprehend his moves by examining his ount activity. For securitiespanies, if they deemed it necessary, there were no technical barriers to essing the trading records of individual ounts under their auspiceslegality was the only difference. Zhang Wei made it clear that he rushed over today mainly because Feng Jun had started trading. As for Boss Feng beginning to make moneyplease, was twenty thousand even considered money? And that was merely an unrealized gain on paper. Working in a securities firm for years, one encounters all sorts of bizarre situations. This was hardly anything remarkable. Therefore, Zhang Wei assured Feng Jun, If you dont want people to know, just keep a low profile with your operations. He vowed that no one in the firm would ess Feng Juns trading records without consentif Zhang himself couldnt protect his own clients privacy, what was he even doing in the business! Curiosity like Zhang Weis was easy to satisfy. At least until Feng Juns assets doubled, he wouldnt feel a strongpulsion to dig deeper. But the curiosity of others was not so easily dealt with. The next day, Feng Jun couldnt resist and made another T+0 move. He bought eight hundred lots when the stock fell to nine dors and sixty-eight cents, which was only eight cents lower than the previous days closing price. Discountingmission and stamp duty, the difference per share was less than seven cents. In the half-hour that followed, the stock price broke through the ten-dor barrier, reaching ten dors and three cents. Feng Jun had originally nned to sell eight hundred lots at this price. In doing so, he would have made three dors and thirty cents per share in the buy-sell cycle, lowering his building position costs to below nine dors. This was quite an extraordinary achievement. He had only used capital for two sets of eight hundred lots, meaning the total did not exceed one million six hundred thousand. He held eight hundred lots of stock at a cost of about one dor less than the current stock price. In other words, his unrealized gain on paper could reach eighty thousand. Stocks worth eight hundred thousand had only required a capital of seven hundred twenty thousand. Even if there was a limit-down the next day, he wouldnt lose money! Interestingly, when he nned to sell at ten dors and three cents, he suddenly noticed that twenty minutester, the stock surged to ten dors and nine cents. Operating on the principle that every extra cent was a cent earned, he decided to wait a little longer for a better selling price. However, after waiting for another twenty minutes, he found the stock price could rise to ten dors and neen cents. In the end, he sold the eight hundred lots at an average price of ten dors and eighteen cents. By selling each share for an extra fifteen cents, his cost of establishing position dropped by fifteen cents, down to eight dors and eighty-something cents per share. At the close of the stock market, the stock price had fallen back to ten dors and six cents. This time, Feng Jun did not make any moveshe didnt have any stocks left to sell as the eight hundred lots in his inventory were all purchased that day and couldnt be sold. Purchasing more at that time would be too high a price and not entirely reasonable. All in all, he was ecstatic about his T+0 performance. In just three days, he had an unrealized gain of over ny thousanddespite todays stock closing price being low! Indeed, his trading had begun to influence the stock price. When he bought the early eight hundred lots, the market was still a long way from closing, and he hadnt known what the closing price for the day would be. But before he sold the eight hundred lots at ten dors and eighteen cents, he had already seen the closing price: ten dors and eight cents. His cement of an eight hundred lot sell order caused the stock, which could have stayed at ten dors and neen cents for about eight minutes, to remain at that price for less than three minutes. The closing price had directly fallen by two cents. Perhaps, shearing a sheep for all its wool was a bit much? Chapter 228 - 228 Time to Cultivate Chapter 228 Time to Cultivate Given the fluctuations in the stock market, Feng Jun felt that it was necessary to open a position in another stock. With his foreknowledge ability in hand, there really was no need to be too concerned about rted fluctuations. After all, he could run a bit faster than others, and just that little advantage gave him more than enough qualification to call the wind and summon the rain in the stock market. However, how should it be put? Earning money on the down-low was the real kings way. Wasnt it much better to make a considerable profit without anyone noticing? It also spared him a lot of unnecessary trouble. What was slightly regrettable was that his current advantage was mostly in T+0 trading. If he wanted to make money from other stocks, he would need to build his position before he could profit from them. However, there was a question he needed to consider before that: should he continue making money in the stock market, or should he go to the mobile space to cultivate? This time, he had stayed quite long, having already nned to enter that dimension for development before New Years Day at any cost. But, as ill luck would have it, he encountered a good view outside of Jubaozhai. Only then did he remember that he had already scheduled to make some attempts in the stock market. After all, time flew too swiftly, and his foundation was too weak. The perfection of many matters required time. Strictly speaking, temporarily not going to the mobile dimension did not result in any substantial lossthe other side didnt run on a clock. But he had already nned to find Immortal Cultivation Techniques as soon as possible, and try to bring them home before the Chinese New Year to give his parents an unexpected surprise. That was just a personal wish, with no roadmap or time constraints, but living in the world, its always good to have some goals, right? If youre not anxious about anything and just drift along, a lifetime is far too short. After some thought, Feng Jun decided to stick to his original n and continue his cultivation in the mobile dimension. But before that, he nned to buy another stock. He had already built his position in the Magic Capital Stock Market with securities valued at eight hundred thousand. So, it was time to build a position worth a few hundred thousand in the Roc City Stock Market. By doing so, he would have market value in two stock markets. Next to trading stocks, he could also participate in initial public offerings (IPOs). For many people, the chances of winning an IPO were incredibly low, and some had even given up on the IPO lottery because of the hassle of applyingyou need to hold a certain position to be eligible to apply for new shares. Maintaining long-term positions, statistically, there was a significant risk of loss. But Feng Jun didnt care, and he wasnt bothered about the small amount of money made from IPOs. Strictly speaking, once you hit a new stock, it was actually very profitable. But it depended on who youpared it with. With the ability to foresee half an hour into the future, making money in the stock market was genuinely not that hard for him. How much could you earn from one new share allotment? On average, no more than ten or twenty thousand. Mr. Feng could make much more than that just by doing T+0 trading, without relying on luck. But essentially, Feng Jun was the kind of guy who wouldnt let any amount of money slip by. He wasnt stingy. He could offer a fifty thousand monthly sry to his former junior high school squad leader. But regarding the IPO lottery, which might only be sessful once every few months for a few thousand yuan, he also refused to give up. He who does not take the gifts bestowed by Heaven will eventually face its retribution. Having the opportunity to participate in IPOs and not doing so was a crime in itself. Then he was faced with another questionshould he open a margin trading ount? Margin trading consists of margin financing and short selling. Margin financing is leveraging, which is easy to understand; short selling means selling before buying, which, with his half-hour foresight, could also be profitable and seemed like a decent option. In the end, though, Feng Jun decided against opening a margin ount. Even with the ability to predict, as long as he didnt shoot himself in the foot, it was absolutely impossible for him to lose money. But essentially, he had a strong sense of risk control. Short selling was one thing, but margin financing was anotherleverage. How many people had gone bankrupt during the previous stock market crash because they used leverage? While Feng knew he couldnt lose, he didnt want to cultivate that kind of mentalityonce you start on many things, its hard to control the ballooning desire. Alright these were all somewhat far-fetched reasons. To put it inly, once he opened a margin ount, not only would his opportunities to make money increase, but the chances of exposure would also increase significantly. If such operations did not quickly draw the attention of the relevant parties, then there would be no need to keep the Huaxia stock market goingit wouldve already been crippled by international financial masters. So Feng Jun thought it was better not to touch margin trading. Earn what should be earnedlike hitting the new stock lotteryand honestly give up on what shouldnt be. Just as he decided to buy into the new stock the next day before going to the mobile dimension to cultivate, he received a call from Zhang Weihong; she wanted to invite him for afternoon tea. For Sister Hong, Feng Jun was somewhat unable to muster any criticism. If one discounted the romantic element, their partnership worked quite seamlessly, with one party fully delegating authority while the other devoted themselves to business operations. However, if personal rtionships were taken into ount, things became delicatelyplex between them. There was that one intimate night they shared, and thereafter, a period when they barelymunicated. Sister Hong was already aware that he nned to scale back the jade business next yearat least, thats what they both imed in public statements. Feng Jun had no shortage of jade materials on hand, but he didnt want to continue selling them off so carelessly. After he announced this decision, Zhang Weihong had been quite curious about what business ventures Feng Jun would undertake next. It had to be admitted that her understanding of Feng Jun was rather urate. She knew he wasnt stingy, that he spent generously, but deep down, he was a man who valued securityin fact, he was quite greedy. If he hadnt developed new sources of ie, he likely wouldnt have been in a rush to downsize the jade sales operation. Sister Hong even spected whether his next move might be to get into the fitness industry since he had already helped two people lose weight and was now teaching Wang Haifeng and Xu Leigang cultivation techniques. Unfortunately for her, no matter how she tried to indirectly probe, Feng Jun simply wouldnt discuss his next steps with her. Actually how should one put it? Feng Jun did have ns to keep her guessing; after all, she always kept him in suspense. But more seriously, he hadnt quite decided on his next move. He felt there was a lot he could do, but it wasnt the right time tounch anything. Today, Sister Hong had invited him out, and Feng Jun dly epted, even bringing Li Xiaobin along. His personal assistant had recently been learning to drive, and Xu Leigang had already told her that the key was to master the practical operation. As long as you can ensure theres no issue when youre on the road, leave the exam and other such matters to me, he said. Thus, Feng Jun took her along on the trip, partly to broaden her horizons, and of course, partly to show Sister Hong as well. Both of them arrived at the caf for afternoon tea, and after taking their seats, they found out that Sister Hong hadnte alone. Along with Zhang Caixin, there was also Sister Shen, who was vying for the jade agency. This made for an awkward dynamic, with four women and only one man, Feng Jun, at the table. But Sister Hong didnt seem ufortable at all. She even greeted Li Xiaobin warmly, I heard you moved to Peach Blossom Valley? You didnt invite me to your housewarmingdo you feel ufortable around me? Squad Leader Li was normally someone who didnt like being outdone, but when facing Sister Hong, she was entirely at a disadvantage. Sister Hongs appearance, figure, wealth, and social status all eclipsed her in every way. The only thing Li could be proud of was her youth, yet Sister Hong was at the age where women are most charming, a mature allure that a woman in her twenties like Li couldnt possess. So all Li could do was force a smile and say, I moved there just to serve the boss better. Had it been anyone else speaking, Sister Hong might have taken issue, questioning how exactly they nned to serve Feng Jun. But she didnt really see this woman aspetition in her heart. Thus, she paid no mind to Li Xiaobins response. She motioned for Feng Jun to sit down, and knowing his preferences, ordered him a pot of Bi Luo Chun tea before starting on the topic of the dayJubaozhai was struggling to keep afloat. After the ident that day, a careful tally revealed that Jubaozhai had suffered an economic loss of over thirty-eight million yuan. The insurancepany might cover less than twenty million of that, leaving the remaining twenty million for Jubaozhai to shoulder. Normally, twenty million yuan wouldnt be enough to cripple Jubaozhai, but that was just the direct financial damage. When it came to indirect losses, there was no end in sight. Just consider the impact of the incident: even if Jubaozhai spent another twenty million, they couldnt fully recover from it, not to mention the incidents embarrassment had caused leaders in the Propaganda Department to lose facethey didnt even want to mention Jubaozhai publicly anymore. After all, this was an event with high-level attention,plete with officials presiding and coverage by radio and television media. And Jubaozhai had turned it into a fiasco. Didnt that effectively suggest that the Propaganda Department was full of ipetents, unable to stand firm and uphold their examples? Once the Propaganda Department withdrew its support, other eager parties became all the more ready to pounce. Two million in tangible losses was one thing, but these intangible lossespounded could not be contained with another two rounds of two million. Jubaozhai finally realized that they could no longer go on like this. Without changes, they would see decades of business destroyed. Wang Tiechen was no fool; he understood perfectly what needed immediate resolution. Jubaozhai faced many problems, but regaining Feng Juns forgiveness could make reviving the enterprise quite easy. Conversely, even if he resolved many other issues, as long as Feng Jun remained unsatisfied, the oue for Jubaozhai would not fundamentally change. So, he reached out to Sister Shen. (Updated to this point. Summoning monthly votes.) Chapter 229: 229 What is an Immortal (First Update to Celebrate Alliance Leader RIY) Chapter 229 What is an Immortal (First Update to Celebrate Alliance Leader RIY) Just as Sister Shen had said, Wang Tiechen had known her when he was starting up his business; back then, hed met her family through a bank loan. Years had passed and Chairman Wangs circumstances had certainly changed; he barely had any interaction with Sister Shen anymore. However, this time, as Jubaozhai faced difficulties, Sister Shen was at the forefronta fact Wang Tiechen had been aware of long before. He didnt hold much resentment towards her; instead, he felt a bit ofmentationwhen the sacred deer is lost, everyone gives chase. Isnt that just the way of the world? What surprised him more was realizing, Hey, this Secretary Xiao Shen wields quite some power; Ive underestimated her over these years. In fact, if it werent for her hitching a ride with Feng Jun and unintentionally choosing the best opportunity, Wang Tiechens underestimation of her would have made sensecould she really cause more than a minor annoyance to Jubaozhai? Was there a need to take her that seriously? Of course, things were different now. He wanted to find someone to mediate, and after considering his options, he couldnt find anyone more suitable than Sister Shen. So, Wang Tiechen swallowed his pride and proactively contacted Sister Shen yesterday, indicating his willingness to bow to Feng Jun. Sister Shen had already decided to teach Jubaozhai a good lesson, but when Wang Tiechen himself came to her, she was somewhat tteredDamn, so youve realized just how awesome I am. After all, she and the Wang Family did share a certain history; the goodwill from past years could not be entirely obliterated at a whim. But she wasnt inclined to abandon her pursuits either. After all, wealth beckons, and though Wang Tiechen had someone intercede on his behalf, she merely stated, I can convey your message, but whether Feng Jun will agree is not my concern.
Feng Jun gave her a peculiar look, Are you saying you no longer want to do the Jade business in Youzhou? Im just passing on a message, Sister Shen replied somewhat petntly, Wang Tiechen said, if theres absolutely no other choice, hed sell Jubaozhai to the people from the capital to those who dont get along with you. Then let him sell, Feng Jun said with a smirk, ncing at Sister Hong, Can the people from the capital really pull strings in Funiu local market? I could y with them one-armed, Sister Hong snorted with disdain. Feng Juns gaze drifted subconsciously to her long legs, thankful it wasnt about binding both legs What the hell are you thinking? Sister Hongs mouth curled slightly, But you know what? Henglong has been closer to them. Henglong isnt trulymitted to the jewelry business, Feng Jun answered nonchntly, They have many ideas, and Li Yongrui isnt too pleased with them, so this variable isnt too concerning. After a pause, he added another sentence, And would the people from the capital really offer a fair price? I doubt it. No one is a fool This is just Jubaozhai trying to save face. This analysis made perfect sense; in business, nopany starts up by engaging in charity. Upon hearing this, Sister Shen breathed a sigh of relief, Im relieved that you think that way; I had prepared many reasons to try and persuade you. It turned out she wasnt entirely willing to ry the message, but if she didnt, someone else would, prompting her to take the initiative. Yet, she hadnte with the goal of persuading him to agree. As long as you stand firm, Youzhous market still offers great prospects, Feng Jun answered with a smile, Oh, and when its time to settle, I hope the payment can mainly be in Gold. He had heard that Sister Shens chosen partner seemed to have ess to a substantial amount of Gold. Even though this persons supply couldnt possibly surpass that of those who mined Gold illegally, if they could provide a stable supply, it wouldnt matter if the quantity was somewhat less. Thats a bit troublesome, Sister Shen instinctively wanted to haggle, but quickly realized the folly of her actions and corrected herself with a smile, Hes just flipping it, not like Boss Feng, who can connect directly with the miners. Feng had sourced some Gold from private miners, which was a rather private affair. Most people might not know about it, but for those in the industry, such a significant change in supply was bound to catch their attention, wasnt it? Who I connect with is my business, Feng Jun stated indifferently. Hisst acquisition of Gold from private miners had built his reputation, and he believed that no one would dare to mess around in future transactions. However, Feng didnt intend to take that route again easily; it was different from making a name for himself at the Peni Grand Hotel. Peni was a four-star hotel,mitted to legitimate business. Knowing he wasnt someone to be trifled with, theyd naturally be extra careful in their dealings. But those illegally mining Gold were engaging in uwful activities from the start, risking their lives to make a living. If one day they were rash, and plotted against Feng again, it was entirely possiblewhat fear would someone who doesnt value their own life have?
Even though Feng Jun was highly vignt and could often outwit his opponents, anyone who often walks by the river will inevitably get their shoes wet. If the other party got into trouble, it could very likely implicate Feng Jun. Therefore, Feng Jun thought that unless absolutely necessary, one transaction was enough. He had already found a channel to supply silver dors on arge scale. Although this currency was somewhat heavier and cost a bit more, it won out in safety. As for gold, he was no longer keen on it. His rough idea was to store some, but if possible, he would prefer to use silver dors for transactions in the mobile phone realm. After all, his ultimate goal was cultivation, and at that point, spirit stones would probably be the real hard currency. Why store so much gold?
Of course, while his demand for gold was not strong, he wouldnt fully capitte to the other partys position. He asserted his willingness to follow market rules, Lets put it this way, whoever wishes to settle in gold will have the priority to purchase. Facing such a response, Sister Shen could only smile and nod her head, Thats fine. Im not afraid topete with others. Feng Jun felt that the Jubaozhai matter could be put to rest for now. He lifted his teacup and took a light sip, Hmm, the tea is passable Did Sister Hong invite me for tea today just to discuss Jubaozhai? Jubaozhai is what Sister Shen wanted to talk to you about, Sister Hong stirred the juice in front of her with a straw, speaking casually, I wanted to find out about the jade supply for next year, how much you can guarantee, and whether we can start some new businesses? As for the jade supply Feng Jun drew out his words and nced at Sister Shen with a smile, not continuing further. Sister Shen really wanted to eavesdrop on such trade secrets, but seeing the clear unweing stance, she could only give a bitter smile, Seems like Im a bit redundant here. Sister Hong was quite proper in her approach. She gave a smiling suggestion, Its a good opportunity for Sister Shen to reply to Wang Tiechen, why dont we all have dinner together tonight? Seeing the situation, Sister Shen could only pick up her mobile phone, stand up, and signal the waiter to move her coffee to another seating areacant I avoid problems I cannot provoke? Seeing this, Feng Jun slightly gestured with his chin towards Li Xiaobin, indicating that she should follow alongit would be impolite to leave someone like Sister Shen alone. The personal assistant stood up and followed, leaving just the three of them in the booth. Only then did Feng Jun speak up, Regarding jade, I can supply it inrge quantities, at least ten times this years amount. However, for the short term, I dont n to focus on this. Ten times? Sister Hongs eyes lit up upon hearing this. This year Feng Juns total jade sales already amounted to around six or seven billion yuan. Ten times that next year would mean several tens of billions, wouldnt it? She didnt think that such arge supply of jade would increase the difficulty of sales. In fact, she was very confident in selling the product.
Our brand has already made its mark, and our channels are quickly bing more efficient. A five or six-fold increase in sales can be achieved with guaranteed quality and quantity. But arent you considering the issue of the total jade reserve? Feng Junughed upon hearing this, You might not believe what Im about to say but I n to build a vi made of jade in the next two or three years. My current worry is, might that be a tad too mboyant? Zhang Caixin had been quietly listening to their casual conversation until she couldnt hold back a chuckle, President Feng, youre really quite something. Others hide their mistresses in houses of gold, but you, on the other hand, are nning a vi of jade. I dont think jade has less ss than gold at all, Feng Jun spread his hands and said seriously, You know, gold is valuable, but jade is priceless. A gold mansion is so tacky, how can itpare to the chess of a jade vi? I never said you werecking in taste, Zhang Caixin looked at him with interest, Im just curious about what you might hide inside a vi made of jade? Caught off guard by the question, Feng Jun thenughed and replied, A house of jade would still need a bathroom. In the end, one cant escape the basic human needs. As for what kind of person I would hide, I havent thought about that yet, but surely a personal assistant would be necessary, right? Indeed, bringing Li Xiaobin today had indeed been intended as a show for someone. It appears the ss of your house is limited after all, Zhang Caixin huffed in dissatisfaction, herplexion souring, A mountain need not be high; if it houses a fairy, its spirit-filled. Without the right person living in it, its just a case of all that glitters is not gold. Oh? Is that so? Feng Juns eyebrows raised as heughed at her, By your logic, I should have you move in. That way, the house would be fully utilized, and it would be filled with a fairys aura, right? How did the conversation turn to me? Zhang Caixins face turned slightly red, her eyes showing a bit of panic. As she reached for her ss of juice, she identally spilled some of it. This made her even more flustered, and while she grabbed some napkins to frantically wipe the table, she murmured inint, Here I am, my sisters working so hard for you, and to think that in your eyes, shes less worthy than just a minor assistant! (First update, congrattions to the alliance master @riy for the quick advance, the transitional passage will soon be over, summoning for monthly tickets.)
Chapter 230: 230 Chapter 230: 230 Watching Zhang Caixin frantically wiping the table, Feng Jun found it a bit amusing as he said casually, My assistant earns a sry, but your sister makes amission; shes my partner, and even has her own Gold House. Why would she covet my stone house? It seems like you never actually nned to invite me to stay, right? Sister Hong replied with a smile that wasnt quite a smile, I dont have a Gold House either, but since you know its a stone house, I wont say anything After all, a house needs to feel alive. Feng Jun rolled his eyes in exasperation and retorted dissatisfiedly, Stone house? That was just a polite phrase, okay? Do you even know theres a type of stone called Mutton Fat White Jade? But then he shook his head, Forget it, the house isnt built yet, so anything I say is just bragging. What I mean is, you really dont have to worry about the source of the jade, and besides, only I can mine the jade from that ce. Sister Hong huffed in annoyance, Even if youre the only one who can mine it, theres no way theres so much Mutton-Fat Jade that you can build vis with it! Upon hearing that, Feng Jun raised his eyebrows, ready to argue, but eventually he just smiled and said listlessly, Alright, lets just say I was bragging Heh, the saying that A mountain does not need to be high; its renowned if it houses immortals is quite apt. Hearing this, Zhang Caixin nced at him sideways, Which immortal do you have in mind Tell me about it? Feng Jun looked at her, picked up his teacup to drink, and was toozy to criticize her words: The immortal in my eyes is, of course, myself. Although I havent acquired the Immortal Cultivation Techniques, who on Earth Realm is closer to cultivation than me? I knew it, youre too embarrassed to say it, Zhang Caixin red at him, puffing up in anger, My sister is such a good woman, willing to help you with all her heart. Arent you content Its hard to find a woman as talented and beautiful as her even when holding antern! Indeed, youre right, Feng Jun nodded, Your sister is a great partner, and I am indeed fortunate.
You know thats not what Im talking about, Zhang Caixin grew even angrier, If she doesnt deserve to be called an immortal, then who does? That Feng Jun hesitated for a moment, then forced a chuckle, Lets not talk about immortals. How about we change the subject? Just indulge my curiosity, Im helping you sell jade too, Zhang Caixin stared at him with wide eyes, unblinking, Someone stronger than my sister Who could that be? That Feng Jun could only give a bitter smile, There may not be many stronger than her, but surely there must be some? Really? Zhang Caixin let out a scornfulugh in her anger, Someone stronger than her might even be stronger than me, right? Ah? Feng Jun was taken aback by her words, What What does that have to do with you? Youre just a kid. Zhang Caixin was already regretting her rash words, but upon hearing his response, she became furious, So you do realize that youre old! This person is really baffling! Feng Jun couldnt be bothered to argue with her and simply shifted the topic, Next year, besides jade, I havent figured out any other business yet. For the moment, it seems likely that Ill focus more on the stock market. The stock market? Sister Hong looked at him thoughtfully, I did hear some things from Hai Feng, and I dont know why he has such faith in you, but Can you focus on something more reliable? She acknowledged that Feng Jun was a sessful man and did not regret the things that had happened between them, but in her view, operating an illegal mine was already risky enough. As for making money in the stock market, the risk was no less than running an illegal mine. Yes, the stock market consists of nothing but cold number streams, without any raging underworld forces orrge-scale armed fights. However, it was a ce truly synonymous with a bloodbath behind those cold numbers lurked the bloodiest, most dangerous, and cruelest battles. The Zhang family had emerged from Modu, having personally witnessed the financial tragedies andedies at Ten Li Foreign Fieldst century. Sister Hong had the clearest understanding of the perils involved. Of course, she wasnt someone who couldnt appreciate new things. She thought that dabbling in stocks was fine, a little gamble for fun. As long as it was within her capability, a bit of leisure wasnt too big of a deal; winning or losing was just part of the game. But to put all her assets and energy into it was something she couldnt ept. This was a game as deadly as theye! She really felt that Feng Jun was being overconfident why not do some proper business? Why always y with these heart-throbbing things? Heh, Feng Jun responded with augh, I thought you would invest with me. Since youre not keen, then Ill just invest on my own. As for making or losing money lets see the result in a year, shall we? Sister Hong nodded, Let it be one year then. Im curious to see how much you can make How much did you invest? That Feng Jun felt somewhat embarrassed about the amount of money he opened his ount with, but still stiffly replied, Two hundred and fifty of them. Ha, Zhang Caixin couldnt help butugh hearing that, Your investment amount is quite unique.
Sister Hong nced at her sister indifferently, then said gravely, Let it be that amount then, no need to invest more. Hearing that Feng Jun had only put in so much, she felt somewhat relieved. Otherwise, she would have really considered dying the payment for the jade it was for his own good, after all. Lets leave it at that for now, Feng Jun nodded, Having too much capital isnt good either, itll catch peoples attention, and thats no fun. Upon hearing this, Sister Hong couldnt help but frown slightly, Im really curious, how much have you made now?
Made roughly about ten, Feng Jun replied with a smile, and then held out three fingers, Earned within three days, to be precise, two and a half days, using only about sixty percent of the funds, currently at a one-third position. So its just been three days, Sister Hong curled her lip, Now that youre making money, whatever I say goes in one ear and out the other, I bet you already think of yourself as the God of Stock Let me know when you lose one hundred fifty thousand. No problem, Feng Jun nodded without hesitation, If I lose one hundred fifty thousand, Ill immediately liquidate everything and exit the market. After a pause, a sly smile spread across his lips, And what if within one year, I make five hundred thousand in my ount? What reward will you give me then, Sister Hong? Youve already made money, what more reward do you want? Sister Hong nced at him irritably, but after thinking for a bit, she softened her tone, Alright, what reward would you like? The reward I want, Feng Jun dragged out his voice, and then said yfully, How about I reserve a room for you in my Jade house? Im no immortal, Sister Hong responded expressionlessly, After all, you can find better people than me, like Xia Xiaoyu Shes younger than me. Feng Jun burst intoughter, She does fall just a tad short, but Yu Qingzhu she could indeed match you. At those words, Sister Hongs face darkened, she was confident against anyone else, but facing Yu Qingzhu, she really didnt have much confidence, I had no idea you actually fancied that littless from the Yu Family. Feng Jun chuckled and shook his head, That littless is really not my type, shes a bit better looking, sure, but so full of herself. Its more than just her looks, Sister Hong spoke seriously, The Funiu Yu Family havent you heard of them? Why should I have heard of them? Feng Jun raised an eyebrow defiantly, Its nothing more than knowing how to choose a good life. Then you really have high standards, Sister Hong chuckled and shook her head, I thought she could almost pass for an immortal in your eyes.
Pass for immortal? Heh, Feng Jun gave a smile, the meaning of which was quite indescribable. What he was actually thinking was, even if someone was a cultivator, if they couldnt live forever, they wouldnt be worthy of the title immortal. He even recalled a debate he had with Lang Zhen, where his viewpoint wasno one qualifies as an immortal. Seeing his strangeugh, Zhang Caixin felt indignant, Is this Yu Qingzhu really beautiful? Tell me the truth, Sister. Compared to my Caixin, she falls short, Sister Hong smiled at her, then helplessly pursed her lips, But she really is quite something, at least shes the prettiest girl Ive seen. Whats the use of just being pretty, Zhang Caixin retorted with a curl of her lip, One must have substance right, Feng Jun? She had always been very confident in her own looks, but hearing her sisters words, not only did she feel a bit defiant, she also felt a certain inexplicable nervousness, so she tried to prove that she was stronger than that other girl in other ways. Im not familiar with Yu Qingzhu, Feng Jun spread his hands, speaking openly, Plus, we dont get along temperamentally. I would invite Sister Hong to live in my house, but I wouldnt invite her. Isnt there also an assistant living in your house? Zhang Caixin spoke with a hint of jealousy, President Feng is really quite affectionate. Who could rece you, after all? Love freely while youre young, Feng Jun hummed a couple of bars, then grinned at her, Im almost an old man now, why wouldnt I grasp the tail end of youth and love passionately? Hearing him sing, Zhang Caixin couldnt help humming along, Most, most beloved, though the journeys long, lets be together Humming along with someone is often spontaneous, where after someone sings a few lines and then stops, others cant help but continue the melody, often without even realizing that they were carried away by someone elses singing. However, Feng Jun was taken aback as he watched her, thinking you live your life a bit too youthfully and freely, huh?
Zhang Caixin also realized she was being improper. Her cherry lips parted slightly, then she quickly ced her small hand over them. Her big eyes mixed with rm and a hint of shyness. Alright, Feng Jun finished the tea in his cup, set it down, and smiled, Its gettingte. If you dont have anything else, Im going out to enjoy myself while Im still young and in bloom. Chapter 231: 231: The Appetite of a Cultivator (Third Update, Requesting Monthly Passes) Chapter 231: The Appetite of a Cultivator (Third Update, Requesting Monthly Passes) Upon hearing Feng Juns youthful as a flower, Zhang Caixin felt somewhat contemptuous. She nced at him, then at her sister, and sighed softly, Ah, such poor vision and you dare to specte in stocks? Feng Jun didnt want to argue over such petty matters, as he was well aware that the problems in his rtionship with Sister Hong werent on his side. In any case, for him, women were always troublesome. A quick fast-food meal was okay, but getting involved in deeper interactions could easily lead to unnecessaryplications. So, Feng Jun stood up without hesitation and left. He could feel Sister Hong seemed somewhat inclined to keep him there today. But if you want something, you have to say it. If you dont say it, how would I know you want it? In fact, he didnt think today was convenient. Aside from himself and Sister Hong, there were three other women spectating. Interpersonal rtionships always required a bit of fate. Forcing it would not only hurt others but also oneself. Sister Hong did not try to keep him; she just watched him leave with Li Xiaobin. Sister Shen stood up to see him off, taking a few steps before stopping upon realizing Sister Hong made no movedespite Feng Jun being a jade supplier, Sister Hong was the person she directly dealt with. Unnoticed by herself, the fingers gripping her cup slightly whitened.
Zhang Caixin, however, noticed this little detail. Sis, if you fancy him, just go after him. Not to be blunt, but youre not getting any younger. Sister Hong shot her an annoyed look, Hes already an old man, and your sister is practically buried in the ground Im just worried for you. A potential stock like him is rare, Zhang Caixin said with a smile, A vi built of mutton fat white jade; surely you dont want to let someone else benefit? You believe everything he says? Sister Hong replied skeptically, reaching for the straw in her juice, He says he has a vi on Mars, can you even get there? Though she said this, her hand trembled slightly. Is he bluffing? Zhang Caixins eyes roamed, Has he ever had a history of doing that before? Sister Hong finally grabbed the straw and took several slow sips before speaking slowly, That Ive never really heard about. There you go, Zhang Caixin raised her voice a bit, Do you really want to concede the jade vi to that Ms. Yu? Yu Qingzhu? Sister Hong frowned slightly, Between them, it seems there really isnt much. Caixin, what are you rushing for when the jade house deal isnt even close to being settled? Youll lose it to someone else if youre not careful! Zhang Caixin red at her fiercely, Hesparing you two, right? Ah, Sister Hong sighed softly, her eyelids drooping, In rtionships, there must be some fate Actually, she felt a bit eager for him today, wanting to use the business as an excuse for a deeper chat, but unfortunately, her intention was perceived by Caixin and Sister Shen as soon as it emerged. What made it worse was that he had brought his assistant along. Under these circumstances, even if she had some thoughts, she still had to maintain her dignity. This is probably what they mean by fate not having arrived Zhang Caixin was oblivious to her sisters thoughts and huffed in dissatisfaction, Only an old-fashioned person like you would act this way. If it were me, and I had eyes for someone, Id directly drug his drink Cough cough, Sister Hongs juice sprayed across the table as she began coughing violently. Sister Hong, are you okay? Sister Shen quickly approached from a distance After leaving the caf, Feng Jun couldnt be bothered to go anywhere else and drove straight back to Peach Blossom Valley. The following day, he observed the stock market for half the day and finally bought shares in a Roc City Stock Marketpany just before the close. It wasnt the one he had been optimistic about, but a stock heavily invested in by Good Scenery.
The stock price noticeably surged after his purchase, rising from seventeen yuan to seventeen yuan and sixty cents plus, a gain of about three percentage points. For ten or so minutes towards the markets close, this gain was quite decent. He bought three hundred lots, thinking at least this price could provide some buffer when the market opened tomorrow. After purchasing the stock, he continued to observe until the closing bell and found that this single operation hadnt affected the closing price much, leading him to make some guesses. Since he bought the stock about ten minutes before closing, earlier and in not such arge quantity, it didnt influence the main force behind the stock.
There are indeed many key points to ponder over in the stock market, but Feng Jun didnt want to waste more time. After the market closed, he wolfed down a meal in fifteen minutes and then entered the mobile phone space. Time was still halted on this side. Having stepped out of the jade house, he saw Lone Wolf exining surveince wiring to Tian Lewen. Tian Lewen was a rising star in the Tian Family with an intermediate-level martial masters cultivation level. Near Mount Zhige, he was, without question, the Tian Familys second inmand. He was mainly in charge of managing the Tian Family members here, and as an elder, Tian Yangni often didnt handle specific affairs. The task ofying the wiring was originally assigned to Lang Zhen and the Deng Family Brothers by Feng Jun. However, the workload was somewhat substantial, and after consulting with Feng Jun, Lone Wolf decided to distribute some tasks to the Tian Family. As for the detailed exnation, which might reveal some secrets, Lang Zhen didnt see it that way. He had analyzed it, and understood that it was aplete set of equipment; grasping just some of the details wouldnt affect the whole system in any way. At most, it might just expose the location of a few cameras. So what? As long as they could ensure that there were no blind spots in the surveince, then it wasnt a big deal. Could the cameras be damaged? Certainly, but Feng Jun had set up this monitoring system primarily as a warning. Indeed, no one expected to fend off enemies with cameras alone So even if they were damaged, as long as they could serve as an alert, it was fine. Tian Lewen was extremely interested in this, eagerly listening for a long while before expressing that the Tian Family could start by following along on a few wiring tasks. Once they had mastered the process, it would not be toote for them to take over independently. That was exactly what Lang Zhen and the others hoped fortoy the wires as soon as possible was their greatest wish. With the cooperation of the Tian n members, the work suddenly became much easier, and they had almostpleted a quarter of the workload that day. Feng Jun didnt use the Tian Familysbor for free. Although the Tian Family didnt want to charge him, he always preferred to settle ounts clearly among brothers. If he could choose, he didnt want to owe the Tian Family any favors. The most expensive thingse for freethat was something he understood long ago. Aside from the wages, Feng Jun also stated that he would provide the meals.
It must be said that in a small-scale farming economy, filling ones stomach is the most basic survival need, and the Tian Family was no exception. Compared to other ordinary people, the Tian Family was quite powerful, owning a vast expanse ofnd which was very fertile and produced a considerable yield. But even so, most Tian Family members saved food by eating only two meals a daybreakfast and lunchon ordinary days. There was no helping it; no matter how abundant the Tian Familys resources were, they couldnt ensure everyone had enough food, because there were simply too many cultivators in the Tian Family. Cultivators hadrge appetites. An ordinary martial artist of intermediate level could eat as much as three people. Martial artists refine their bodies and circte their qi and blood and rely on the sustenance from food. When their cultivation reached a critical point, they even needed to prepare a lot of meat. The Tian Family martial artists who came to Mount Zhige could ensure their food supply, but some Tian Family members without the ability to cultivate still ate only two meals a day. The gruel for the afternoon meal was mixed with quite a lot of wild vegetables and grain husks. Feng Juns willingness to provide meals prompted the Tian Family members to promptly ept after a slight hesitation. Soon after, people came to sell grain, but the price was a bit high. In a society without abundant production, the price of food would certainly not be low. With thousands of people gathered in this wilderness, the fragile bnce of food supply and demand had already been disrupted. It was impossible for the surrounding area within tens of miles to provide enough food for so many people. Not to mention thend here was barren and mostly mountainous, and the poption was sparse as well. Here, the price of grain was now thirty percent higher than the market price. Although the Tian Family dominated here, those selling grain didnt care about thatif you want to buy, thats the price; otherwise, we wont sell. The Tian Family didnt have much of a choice in this regard. After all, they were from another county and had to keep their assertiveness within limits. Even if they were willing to forcibly take it, the locals didnt need to retaliate; simply refusing to sell grain here was enough. The Tian Family could transport grain from Dongmu to this ce, but transporting grain itself involved consumption and would require a lot ofbor and resources.
The people who came to Feng Jun to sell grain offered a price forty percent higher than the market price, and the quotations from several vendors were identical. This was purely taking advantage of him as a foreignerDongmu was just a neighboring county, and even his ent wasnt from Fushan County. Anyway, everyone knew that he was buying stones, and if nothing else, he had a lot of money. As for the grain sellers asking price, Lone Wolf had one attitudewe have enough grain and dont need any for now. This time, Feng Jun brought a lot of stuff from the real world, includingrge quantities of flour and rice. Actually, he was fed up with the food in this world. Although it was green and natural without pollution, the drawback was there was just a bit too much coarse grain, which was rough on the throat and extremely expensive. Even such coarse grain, when converted into silver yuan, was twice as expensive as in the Earth Realm. And the food provided by Feng Jun shocked the Tian Family members on the first day. Even though Divine Doctor was in charge of the meals, he was severely short on cooks. That Feifei, a seven-year-old child worker, was able to cook for four adults as well as for hers and her brother was quite impressive. In the Earth Realm, she probably couldnt avoid being used of child abuse. So the flour Feng Jun brought was handed over to the Tian Familys chefs to make mealsif it came to it, he would even take care of the chefs meals. The pure white flour from the Earth Realm made its first appearance and caused a huge shock among the localsthis world had no such thing as bleaching agents. (Third update, calling for monthly tickets.)
Chapter 232: 232 Suspected Formation Chapter 232 Suspected Formation Feng Jun had already brought too many novel things to the mobile realm: snow-white salt, roll-up cigarettes, bitter yet sweet brown chocte, snow-white soft paper, and lighters that produced fire with a single click However, all of this paled inparison to the shock that the snow-white flour had brought to everyonethis was food! The flour produced by modern industrial societies was fine, smooth, and white with good appearance and taste. The same wheat flour, even without additives, would be ssified as eighty, seventy, or sixty-five in the Earth Realm. That meant, from a hundred pounds of wheat, one could mill eighty pounds of flour, seventy pounds of flour, and sixty-five pounds of flour Without a doubt, the eighty flour had more impurities, while the sixty-five flour was not something an average person could get their hands on. Beyond this ssification, there were indicators like protein content, with distinctions between high-gluten and low-gluten flour Industrialized production led to many different types of flour. But no matter how you put it,pared to the local grains mixed with bran and chaff, the food that the Divine Doctor brought was truly something only the wealthiest could enjoy. In the Tian Family, even an intermediate level martial master like Tian Lewen would inevitably have fine bran in his meal, and only the older family elders would have their flour sifted, which was to amodate the digestive systems of the elderly.
For most people, bran and chaff were edible as long as they didnt exceed normal amounts. After one meal, Feng Juns generosity shocked the Tian Family membersit cost at least three times the price of ordinary grains. Therefore, many bizarre rumors about his origins multiplied; such flour was not something an ordinary household would produce. What does the term dietary habits mean? Its what people are ustomed to eating under normal circumstances. If Feng Jun had only taken out a bag or two of flour for his own consumption, no one would think much of it, it was a special supplyalthough this realm didnt have this term, it was amon phenomenon in all sorts of societies for high status individuals to enjoy special treatment. The key was that all the flour he took out was like this, which inevitably caused astonishment. Certainly, one could have bought some coarse grains, but the Divine Doctor actually provided so much refined food, with both taste and appearance being so good, what kind of family could cultivate such a consumption concept? Of course, some people pointed out the drawback of flourit digested too easily and left one feeling hungry quickly. This was purely nitpicking, as bran and chaff were not easy to digest either and didnt abate hunger; what entered the body came out looking the same. That was just the first days meal, and to everyones delight, they found meat in the next days lunch! The meat brought from the Earth Realm was mostly fattened on feed, but it was still genuine meat, and thanks to castration, itcked the gamey smell and had a taste that surpassed the local meats. ording to Earth Realms standards, this realms meats would be considered premium, being all-natural and having a chewy texture due to slower growth. Who would eat fatty meat if there were lean meat avable? Dragon bones were so expensive that they cost even more than meat. However, for people in this realm, fatty meat was so much tastier than lean meat, and the fat helped stave off hunger. Only those of lowest status would end up with things like chicken feet, duck intestines, or pig tails. Four dayster, once the wiring waspleted, Feng Jun had paid with a dozen bags of flour and rice. Then Tian Lewen came over again, wanting to allocate some people for Lone Wolf to manage, who could assist with patrols on a daily basis and also help Lone Wolf out. The Tian Family had a patrol team nearby and kept a certain distance from Feng Juns residence, but that was under the Tian Familys management. Tian Lewen meant, Ill give you some people for your own use! That was tantamount to the Tian Family sending people to work for Lang Zhen. Of course, this meant that Lang Zhen would then be responsible for feeding themLone Wolf was penniless, so in the end, it all fell on the Divine Doctor. After consulting with the Divine Doctor, Lang Zhen agreed to the proposal. Not only did he promise to recruit people for patrols, but he also said he would consider assigning some to take over a portion of the defenses. The surveince system was almostpletely set up, and ording to the Divine Doctor, with such a system, the workload for him and the Deng Family Brothers would be reduced, and recruiting some Tian Family members to assist in the defense would make it even more secure.
Feng Jun set up the monitoring room in a house at the entrance; when the surveince was turned on for the first time, not only did Lang Zhen and the Deng Family Brotherse, Feifei did too. More importantly, both Tian Yangni and Tian Lewen were invited to attend. When they saw the small screens covering nearly an entire wall, disying the outside with meticulous detail, everyone was stunned, and Tian Yangni even asked in amazement, Can this formation trap people? There, Feng Jun hadnt even fabricated the origins of the surveince system yet, and the other party had already jumped to conclusionsFormation! But that was normal; in a mystical society, there were so many strange tales. The purpose of the surveince equipment was somewhat simr to the monitoring of a formationas for the wires and cameras they had installed, those were obviously materials used for creating a formation.
So Tian Yangni askedafter going to great lengths, this formation must surely have other uses, right? Feng Jun certainly wouldnt say youre overthinking it. Instead, he responded with a counter-question, Do you think a formation that can trap people is that easy to set up? Can everyone learn it just by my casual instructions? He didnt n to overly mythologize the surveince system, merely intending to gradually reveal his exceptional abilities. However, if others insisted on mythologizing him, he wasnt averse to it. Tian Yangni epted this answer withposure. In his mind, the words of the Divine Doctor, who was rumored to be an Immortal, made a lot of sense. Were formations from the Immortal Family that easy to learn? Tian Lewen, being younger, was somewhat more impulsive, Divine Doctor, how much longer would it take if we added a person-trapping formation? Feng Jun gave him a nonchnt nce, Time isnt really the issue, the key is that the cost is too high, its not worth it. These were not empty boasts. A person-trapping system was not impossible to create with Earth Realms level of technology; an automated control gate would suffice, or at worst, add some high-voltage electricity. Hearing this, Tian Lewen also expressed his understanding. The Divine Doctor wasnt incapable of trapping people; the key issue was that, in such a deste ce, it was somewhat unnecessary to create such an borate setup. Moreover, the martial masters who frequented this area were at most of the Intermediate Level, making a person-trapping formation a real waste. So, he nodded, Indeed, setting up some traps would be sufficient. A person-trapping formation would be too costly and not as effective as sending someone to capture Divine Doctor, how much would this surveince formation cost in total? Feng Jun looked at him oddly upon hearing this, Youre not thinking of installing such a formation at home, are you? I actually am considering it, Tian Lewen nodded and gave Tian Yangni a sidelong nce, Uncle Qi, the Tian Family needs such a formation. With this device, no one would dare to underestimate us.
Yet Tian Yangni remained silent, pondering for a while before turning to Feng Jun, Divine Doctor, this device is it for sale? Feng Jun nodded without hesitation, Of course its for sale, but its somewhat expensive. Somewhat expensive Tian Lewen frowned. In his opinion, the Tian Family wasnt considered wealthy, just slightly better off than the average family, How expensive is it? After thinking it over, Feng Jun replied, Well, as you said, its much more expensive than having people guard and patrol. The key is that this system can only provide warnings, unlike sending out personnel who can also engage inbat. Upon hearing this, Tian Lewens mouth twitched, and after a long moment, he sighed, Although the device is good, unfortunately its not practical. The Tian Family is still a bit too poor for it. He didnt deny that the device was goodin fact, he could imagine the envious nces the Tian Family would attract if they really installed such a system. The prestige was truly elevated. But the reality of the Tian Familys situation was clear, although they had some savings, there were too many other expenses. Even if they tightened their belts, they might be able to afford the formation, but would they still be able to livefortably afterward? To a very wealthy family, this was a splendid device, but for the Tian Family, it seemed a bit too extravagant and impractical. This was also characteristic of a small agrarian society where, due to low productivity,bor was cheap, and expensive equipment was valued. Not like in the current Earth Realm, where if something could be done by robots, manpower wouldnt even be considered. At that moment, Tian Yangni spoke up, In my view, the importance of the formation isnt just the materials; it seems that these surveince devices also need to utilize Thunderous Power, right? Thunderous Power, as they referred to generators, was one of the most iprehensible aspects of the Divine Doctors abilities in the eyes of the Tian Family members, and nearly all the local natives. The device that roared and discharged Thunderous Power was beyond their understanding. The device was already astonishing, but they knew it didnt produce Thunderous Power on its own; it required the addition of a strange-smelling liquid, a consumable that, through the device, could generate Thunderous Power.
Initially, they thought that this harnessed Thunderous Power was only for lighting, and they somewhat criticized the Divine Doctors extravagance privately. Was it excessive to use such a luxurious item just for evening illumination? A simple torch could solve the issue; was there a need for such opulence and excess? However, theyter learned that, like the thunder in the sky, this power could not only provide light but also char objects. For instance, the young girl Feifei could cook using another devicejust by connecting it to Thunderous Power. And now, Tian Yangni made a keen observation that the surveince screens glowing with white light were also connected to Thunderous Power. This discovery led the elder of the Tian Family to feel somewhat desperate: Even if we could afford the formation, we would still need to buy the machine that generates Thunderous Power. In fact, buying the machine wasnt the main concern, as it could be used for lighting. However, Tian Yangni was certain that no matter how expensive the machine was, there was a limit; the key was the liquid used to generate Thunderous Power, a consumable. The liquid had a very unpleasant smell, but even if it smelled worse, it wouldnt be any cheaper. Chapter 233: 233: Wealthy and Capricious Chapter 233: Wealthy and Capricious Feng Jun felt that Tian Yangni had quite sharp observation skills, and he had no intention of concealing the ws in the surveince. He nodded, Thats right, not only will the formation make use of Thunderous Power, even the materials used to set it up will experience wear and tear. Upon hearing this, Tian Yangni grimaced, The materials will also wear out? Actually, he wasnt surprised by this piece of news; what doesnt wear out? Walk a little more, and even the soles of shoes break down faster. But such expensive items wearing out was something he was reluctant to face head-on. The average person might not feel too pained by scuffed shoe soles, but try asking them to wear down a Prada bag and see? However, as a n elder, Tian Yangni considered more than the average person. When he realized that the Divine Doctor didnt seem to mind if the formation design leaked, he couldnt help but probe, Divine Doctor, is this formation something that can be sold just like that? Sold just like that? Feng Jun looked at him as if he were an idiot, Are you deliberately trying to insult me? The Divine Doctor forgives my improper choice of words, Tian Yangni immediately cupped his hands in an apologetic gesture and put on a smile, Items from the Divine Doctor are certainly precious, what I meant to ask was my Tian Family has esteemed rtives who would have a need for this item. Heh, Feng Jun scoffed disdainfully, What do your Tian Familys esteemed rtives have to do with me?
He let the Tian Family memberse to view the surveince because he, of course, wanted to cement his magical reputation. This monitoring system was also something he could sell, not just the surveince alone, but as a whole solution packageit had to be sold as a whole. But as to how to sell it and to whom, that was up to him, just like when he sold jade on Earth. Only he could shuttle between two realms to conduct business. If he couldnt monopolize such a trade and do as he pleased, hed be doing a disservice to this adventure. He had a good cooperation with the Tian Family now, so he didnt mind selling to them, but as for others wanting to buy, that would depend on his mood. The Divine Doctor jests, of course, its not rted to you, Tian Yangni spoke with a forced smile, Its just that those people have met you, they are individuals of status and abide by the rules, like Brother Bao from the Lord Beiyuan Family, Second Young Master Yu from the Yu Family Feng Jun had indeed met those two, and his impression of them was not too bad. Brother Bao was a bit arrogant and presumptuous, which stemmed from being pampered since childhood. After being snubbed by Feng Jun twice, he didnt react much. Second Young Master Yu was even more interesting; he insisted on charging a fee to board his boat and conducted himself with dignity and propriety, striking a bnce in his approach. Feng Jun liked dealing with such sensible people. So, knowing the Tian Family was referring to these two, he nodded slightly, Its them, huh? Well, they could be considered, but let me make one thing clear upfront. I decide how to sell this item, and if they want to haggle, they can save it! Tian Lewen heard this and felt troubled, Divine Doctor, this formation is indeed a fine item, but its price has to be agreed upon after others have seen it After all, theres no trade where bargaining isnt allowed. His words were certainly reasonable; hounding someone wasnt a proper transaction. In that moment, he even began to disregard the other persons status a bit. Feng Junbai gave him a cold look, and didnt mince his words, I never intended to sell it. Im only considering it out of respect for your Tian Family, do you understand? Thats just how it is with a monopoly; Ill sell if I want. Take it or leave it! Seeing Feng Junbais stance, Tian Yangni quickly spoke with a smile, Theres no way we can bargain, but before purchasing, they must be allowed toe and see it, right? Feng Junbai didnt even want the other party to see it. I let your Tian Familye because everyone around here is part of your n; you help me mine jade, build my house, and even patrol for me. Its because of such interactions that I let you two have a look. Thus, he turned his head to nce at Tian Yangni, his question half-mocking, Why dont you exin to them, or dont they trust your words? Of course, they trust my word, Tian Yangni was confident about this point. As one of the only two High-Rank Martial Masters in the Tian Family, he could almost speak for the entire n. However, he still had other concerns, But the key issue is, Brother Bao and the Second Young Master are just juniors in their families. They cant make big decisions about silver coins on their own. They need to see with their own eyes first, then it would be convenient to discuss with their n. The logic was clear; Tian Yangni could convince those two, but to get the families behind them to spend real gold and silver, it was best to let them see for themselves first. Feng Junbai knew this made sense, but he didnt n to agree. He only conceded slightly, Since you say they arent the decision makers, then why bother having them look? Have those who can decidee and see.
Tian Lewen felt in his heart that the Divine Doctor was being a bit pushy. Not letting the parties see anything or discussing a price, yet expecting Lord Beiyuan and the Yu Family to send someone with authority, isnt this not how business is done? Do you know what status those who can make decisions in those families hold? We admit, Divine Doctor, you too have status, but the Tian Familys role as mediator hardly seems sufficient. Thats what he thought, but fortunately, there was still a n elder present. Tian Yangni smiled and said, Exactly, the Divine Doctor is absolutely correct it seems I was the one who thought wrong.
Its fine, Feng Jun waved his hand dismissively and spoke lightly, My formation can be observed by Tian Family members, but others who wish to look wont be allowed to do so for free, do you understand what I mean? Understood, Tian Yangni smiled and nodded, Before they examine the formation, they must surely show some sincerity. After looking a while longer, the two bid farewell and left. On the way back, Tian Lewen spoke sullenly, The Divine Doctor is quite fair to our family, but dont you think he is a bit harsh on others? Hes demanding gifts before any transaction has taken ce? Our status is not equal; hence, the need for a visiting gift, Tian Yangni replied nonchntly, Had our Tian Family not formed a marriage alliance with Lord Beiyuans family, would you be able to enter his residence without bringing a gift? Tian Lewen couldnt help admitting that he didnt see things as clearly as the Elders, so he could only smile sheepishly, I didnt think of that, but now Im curious How much should be prepared for the Divine Doctors visiting gift? How can you be so dull! Tian Yangni red at him irritably, Le Wen, eventually the Tian Family will be under your management; you must learn to think more when confronted with such matters! Its not something one can figure out by just sitting around and thinking, right? muttered Tian Lewen under his breath, then fell silent. After taking a couple more steps, he eximed in shock, No way! Dont tell me we have to present him with a Cultivation Technique? I knew you werent that dense! Tian Yangni pointed at him and then shook his head with a wry smile, What puzzles me is why you wouldnt put that fine brain to use more often Is it just for wearing hats? Uncle, youre making fun of me, said Tian Lewen with another sheepish smile, I was thinking Cultivation Techniques are ultimately very precious. Thats for ordinary people to say! Tian Yangni red at him with irritation, We wont even mention the Divine Doctors other statuses now, just consider that he is already a High-Rank Martial Master What kind of Cultivation Technique cant he see? The reason why Cultivation Techniques are closely guarded is mainly due to the monopoly of rted knowledge. In this realm, it isnt just any person who wishes to cultivate that can do so. Take Lang Zhen as an example, he started with the mostmon type avable, but even that wasnt cheap.
These things cant be cheap. With such secrecy, there are still cultivators all over Donghua Country. If everything were made public, lets not discuss anything else, just ask one thinghow would the Cultivation resources be managed? However, once one bes a High-Rank Martial Master, that barrier no longer exists. Aside from rare and unique Cultivation Techniques, acquiring ordinary Cultivation Techniques is actually very simple for them. In fact, many Martial Artists would bring their Techniques to seek guidanceasking how to practice in the most suitable way. At that time, High-Rank Martial Masters could not only see others Techniques for free but would also be paid for it. Take the deceased Elder Zhao from Zhao Family Fort as an exampleeven though he was just a Low-Rank Martial Master, he still charged for teaching others Cultivation in Dongmu Province. After the two returned to their quarters, they sent for Brother Bao and Second Young Master Yu and recounted the events of the day. Does your Yu Family require someone in charge toe over? The Second Young Masters brow lifted, clearly somewhat displeased, Ill go and inquire how much his formation is worth first. Why must you make things difficult for us? Tian Yangnis eyes widened as he spoke sternly, Ill tell you this, kid, this was originally a favorable opportunity for my Tian Family. We couldnt afford it, so we merely asked on your behalf, thinking to keep the chance within the family If you arent interested, you might as well pretend you never heard about itdont offend a distinguished guest of our family. Second Young Master Yu argued defiantly, Since hes your distinguished guest, I should try out its worth as a mark of filial piety from the younger generation. It was crucial that Tian Lewen stood up at this moment, dering firmly, The Tian Familys distinguished guest need not be tested by your Yu Family. Despite his whiny demeanor in front of Feng Jun, at heart, he was quite decisivethe rising talent of the Tian Family wasnt just ttering talk, he really was very capable. Second Young Master Yu nced at him sideways, If your own family wishes to consider him a distinguished guest, my Yu Family may not necessarily want to.
Then your Yu Family neednt send anyone, retorted Tian Lewen with a cold snort, sharp-tongued, If it werent for my Tian Family encountering some difficulties and being short on funds, how could such a golden opportunity fall to your family? Tian Yangni nodded in agreement upon hearing this, If the Yu Family does decide to send someone, the choice of what to give is no concern of yours, right? Your job now is simply to ry the message. Second Young Master Yu stubbornly clung to his point, turning to Brother Bao, If the message is passed incorrectly, it could lead to embarrassment isnt that so? But Brother Bao just shook his head, Its just a matter of some greeting gifts, isnt it? Uncle, you tell me, what should I offer? Ill have a look first, and if it really matters, my family can send an additional gift when they visit. Truly fitting for the youngest son of Lord Beiyuanto the wealthy, being willful is the norm, the same on Earth as it is here. (Updated to call for monthly tickets.) Chapter 237: 237: The Troublesome Spirit Stone (First Update Celebrating Scorpio Lord) Chapter 237: The Troublesome Spirit Stone (First Update Celebrating Scorpio Lord) Feng Jun took ten minutes to make Brother Bao understand that thefort of the front seats was much higher than the backat least it wasnt bumpy. However, he also arranged for people to sit in the rear carriage, including Brother Baos attendants, Lone Wolf, and the Deng Family Brothers. After leaving the courtyard, he even called four members of the Tian Family to get on board. The Tian Familys patrol team also saw this carriage and when they realized that it was moving on its own without any livestock, their eyeballs nearly popped out. Then, the Knights of the Tian Family unhesitatingly followed suit. Because of past experiences, they didnt dare to follow too close, but they felt it necessary to tail at a distance. In broad daylight, horses on the rough and uneven road did not travel any faster than the farm vehicle, but the ten people inside the Si Feng vehicles carriage suffered, being jostled about from side to side; the experience was much worse than horse riding. Eldest Brother Deng even began to look pale, I cant take it, I feel like throwing up, how about you, second brother He didnt finish his sentence when another deep pothole made him swallow the rest of his words back into his stomach. Brother Bao, sitting in front, was quite excited. As he looked around, hemented, This is much better than a horse-drawn carriage, great view, and it even blocks the wind Divine Doctor, are you selling this contraption? Not selling, Feng Jun shook his head and answered sinctly. What a joke, selling you a set of surveince, and then having to exin what an air conditioner is? If it were a farm vehicle, lets not even mention after-sales service, just exining the driving techniques and rted knowledge would have me spitting blood.
But Brother Bao didnt mind, in his view, such a self-moving carriage, if used for a leisurely drive, would draw more attention than a Formation. It was only natural that such a treasure would not be for sale. After traveling for more than twenty miles, just when Eldest Brother Deng felt he could no longer tolerate it, the vehicle stopped in a t area. Feng Jun opened the door and stepped out, Get off, lets take a break before we continue. Eldest Brother Deng hurriedly jumped out of the carriage, and everyone else got off too, none of them looking very wellit was getting colder, and everyone hadnt dressed very warmly for the day out. Deng Lao Er, on the other hand, was quite lively. He came over to the drivers seat, nonchntly took out a thermos, unscrewed the lid, poured a cup of hot water into the cap, and started to drink blissfully. After taking a couple of sips, he asked, Divine Doctor, where are we heading today? Just going to wander around, Feng Jun answered casually, Anyone who doesnt feel like joyriding can go back. What a joke, after going for more than twenty miles, making everyone walk back? Even a martial master wouldnt want to needlessly waste energy. Moreover, everyone who came out could guess that the Divine Doctor definitely had a purposesurely there was a reason for this, right? Feng Jun had a purpose foring out today, beyond just taking Brother Bao for a joyridehe wanted to find a few more Spirit Stones. At this point, he didnt mind slowly revealing his abnormalities. Previously in this universe, he had beenpletely in the dark, not recognizing anyone, and for a long time, he was unable to integrate into this society. But now, he had attendants and bodyguards, coborators, and clients, and his reputation was being gradually established. As his horizons broadened and his ability to defend himself increased, continuing to develop low-key would be a waste of time. Time was merciless, and he needed to find the opportunity to cultivate as soon as possible, not to mention that traveling between two universes required specific timing. No matter in which universe, if he stayed too long, he would appear much older when returning to the other. If he stayed in this universe for another ten years, when he came back, he would be much older than Sister Hong. Adventures had given him an exciting life, but they also brought heavy pressure. After taking a rest, the Tian Familys Knights caught up, but they didnt daree too close, stopping about a mile and a half away. They were aware that their family members were in the carriage, but their pursuit wasnt about monitoring Feng Jun; they were simply curious as to what the Divine Doctor was up to today, making a self-moving carriage and what his ultimate objective was. Even Tian Yangni and Tian Lewen, upon hearing the news, were on their way to this location. Feng Jun rested for ten minutes, confirmed there were no Spirit Stones in the area, and continued on his way. For the rest of the half-day, he traveled in a pattern of moving and stopping, until he arrived at a vige. The vige was Xiao Qin Vige, where Liu Feifei had lived before. The vige was situated on a slope withrge fields in the center. Around the periphery, little patches of cultivatednd dotted thendscape haphazardly.
The vigers homes were rather central, mostly located on higher ground, mainly to avoid the rivers waters flooding and demolishing their houses. However, there were also scattered homes in the vicinity, and why those people chose to live in istion was anyones guess. Feng Jun stopped not far from the vige, but the people in the carriage did not get out. They had stopped many times already, roughly every two miles, so they had grown ustomed to it and were toozy to get out again. Even Eldest Brother Deng, having gotten over his motion sickness, was now much better and didnt need to rest with every stop. Some even took the opportunity to light up a cigarette to rx. But this time, Brother Bao noticed something unusual on Feng Juns face, Divine Doctor, whats with you what happened?
Whats the matter? Discovered Spirit Stones, huh? Feng Jun mulled over it expressionlessly. This time, four Spirit Stones had been found, and they were all not far from each other. Normally, beautiful women tend to cluster together Wrong, its the Spirit Stones that cluster. Otherwise, why would there be such a thing as a Spirit Stone Mine? However, the tricky part was that these four Spirit Stones were located next to the vigers fields. Thend wasnt veryrge, just about fifty or sixty acres. The Spirit Stones werent in the fields themselves, but they were right next to the edge of the fields, only about thirty or forty meters away in a straight line. Mining Spirit Stones in this position, without alerting the vigers, was basically impossible. Feng Jun didnt consider himself to be soft-hearted, boasting that killing without blinking an eye wouldnt be an overstatement, but to exterminate the vigers of an entire vige for the sake of mining Spirit Stones was something he couldnt do. So how to mine these Spirit Stones became a significant problem. After pondering for a while, Feng Jun suddenly realized, Why am I in a rush to dig them out? ording to his initial n, discovering Spirit Stones meant that he should start mining immediately, otherwise, if someone else discovered and took them, it would be a regret toote to make amends for. But then again, the Spirit Stones at the moment hadnt shown any phenomenon typical for mature Spirit Stones since they were still condensing. Based on past experience, Spirit Stones would be buried quite deep. In such a case, theres no need for him to rush to mine the Spirit Stones; these things had been underground for who knows how many years, and without his discovery, they would continue to stay hidden for many more. Then just let them stay, Feng Jun carefully considered and believed there was no w in his logic. Even so, he didnt leave. Instead, he called Lang Zhen over, Old Lang, do you know where Feifeis familynd is?
Liu Feifei and her siblings hadnd in the vige. Initially, she had sold the familys jade pillow in order to redeem the mortgagednd. Lang Zhen furrowed his brows and thought for a moment, It seems she mentioned that theirnd is in the vige center, probably among thatrge stretch of fields. Feng Jun hesitated, but Brother Bao had already spoken to his followers, Go, ask the vigers where Feifeisnd is. People from Lord Beiyuan Mansion had an air ofmand in their actions, and soon, two martial masters brought over two vigers, one of whom was the vige head of Xiao Qin Vige, whom Feng Jun had seen before. The vigers were very familiar with theirnds and quickly pointed out the location of Liu Feifeis familynd. Indeed, it was among therge stretch of fertile and easily irrigated fields, in a very good location. Seeing Feng Jun looking thoughtfully at the site, the vige head hurriedly exined, The vige has been good to the Liu Family. Such contiguous fields are always highly sought after, and the soil here is fertile, with convenient irrigation The fact that two young children could keep hold of this family property proved that the people in this vige were fairly kind-hearted; otherwise, it would have been impossible to protect it no matter what. Feng Jun nodded upon hearing this and pondered, then pointed to the plot ofnd with the buried Spirit Stones, Whosend is that? Thend belonged jointly to two families, totaling a little over fifty-five acres. Feng Jun expressed his desire to buy that plot ofnd and transfer it to Liu Feifei and her siblings, its a way to repay her for her help, and the price is negotiable. The vige head expressed his difficulties, mentioning thatnd was rarely sold as it was a farmers lifeline. Seeing this, Lang Zhen immediately spoke up, Its just a matter of price. Pay them an extra twenty or thirty percent, and theyll have enough to open newnd Didnt they clear these fields themselves? Having opened up fields in Small Lake Vige, he was of course aware of the circumstances. However, the vige head still seemed troubled.
The reason these two families cleared that area in the first ce was that they had their eye on the adjoining wastnd, nning to expand by several dozen or even a hundred acres when conditions permitted. This was their century-long n, linked to the foundation of their familys development. Understanding the vige heads point, Feng Jun said, Its still a matter of price. Wastnd is plentiful around here. If I offer fifty percent more, would that be enough? Hmm, Ill buy the surrounding wastnd as well. The vige head was still somewhat hesitant when Brother Bao, seeing this, directly took out two silver yuan and pressed them into his hand, All right, were not having you run around for nothing. You can at least ask, right? Upon hearing the news, one of the two families indicated they were open to considering selling theirnd, although they wanted a further increase in price. The other tly refused, insisting that they wouldnt sell no matter how much their price was doubled. Brother Bao became annoyed on hearing their response, Then dont sell. Well buy all thend around it, and then I would like to see how you enter your fields to farm! (First update, congrattions to the Scorpio Lord, twelve hours left in February, seeking monthly votes.) Chapter 235: 235 First Order (2 more) Chapter 235: Chapter 235 First Order (2 more) Brother Bao, upon hearing the Divine Doctors question, was also a bit taken aback, I hadnt noticed any issues with your health, but matters of men and women require some health preservation being a Divine Doctor, you couldnt possibly be unaware of this, right? Feng Jun, upon hearing this, suddenly nodded in realization, So its about cultivating again. I mistook it for a technique of harvesting yin from yang, a kind of self-benefitting method at the expense of others, which I disdain to use. He was effectively looking for a way out, but Brother Bao felt a bit awkward upon hearing this, This Soaring Dragon Dominating Phoenix cant be entirely ssified as a harvesting technique, but this secret techniquees from the Imperial Family and is based on nobility, not tyranny. Strictly speaking, this was the Imperial Familys method of nourishment; unlike those wicked techniques, the Imperial Familys consorts, including empresses and concubines, should not end up tortured and sicklyhow could they then serve as paradigms for all under heaven? Although there were servants and lesser figures by the Imperial Familys side, such figures could also end up with concealed pregnancies; relentlessly taking without giving could risk the imperial progeny. Therefore, the Imperial Familys method of nourishment could only be considered a weakened version of the repeated cultivation technique, since the identities of both parties were not equal, and they could not interact freely and benefit mutually as immortal partners would. In fact, this repeated cultivation method was very rare in the Secr World but somewhat moremon among immortals. The true exnation of the Soaring Dragon Dominating Phoenix is quite significant in the Secr Worldin fact, the phrase Imperial Familys secret technique is enough to highlight its value. The father of the old Lord Beiyuan had once made a meritorious rescue and sustained serious injury to his lower body, for which he was rewarded by the Imperial Family with this secret technique. Moreover, Brother Bao emphasized that ordinary people could not perform this technique; the true exnation required a blessing of fortune. The Imperial Family faced fewer restrictions in using it as members inherently possessed the dragons spirit.
However, he also mentioned that if onecked this fortune to utilize, it would still be possible with immortal energyso it should not be an insurmountable challenge for the Divine Doctor. Feng Jun shook his head with a look of righteousness, My medical skills will not be used for such purposes, youre thinking too much. Then indeed I have been presumptuous, Brother Bao said with a smile, The Divine Doctor must have a better method for repeated cultivation. Feng Jun did not respond directly, but merely coughed lightly, However, researching such a regal secret technique could well be beneficial, Brother Bao is thoughtfule in and take a look. Brother Bao nced at Tian Yangni beside him and helplessly curled his lips, thinking to himself how great an actor this Divine Doctor was. But the next moment, his attention was captured by the wall of monitors making up the surveince system. Being born in Lord Beiyuan Mansion and the youngest at home, he had seen a fair share of grand scenes and even witnessed real Immortals. During those events, he was only allowed to stand in a corner and take a brief nce from afar, so his understanding of Immortals was not extensive. He had heard some about Formations, mainly Military Formations and Killing Formations. He remembered on a visit to a Princes Mansion, his father mentioning that the mansion had a Warning Formation, but since they were guests that day, they did not witness it in action. As for the defenses at Lord Beiyuan Mansion, they were imed to be Formations too, but those were just simple pits for early warnings, bells, and Netting Mechanism traps for catching assassins. Mostly, Lord Beiyuan Mansion relied on manpower for security. It wasnt until he actually saw the various angles from the monitor wall that he was so stunned he stood with his mouth agapewith such formations, it was truly possible to devise strategies within amand tent and win battles miles away. Observing some more, he identified most of the scenes and could even see people setting up tents and talking. By reading their lips and gestures, he could nearly guess what some of them were saying. What utterly captivated him were the monitors that controlled the Yuntai; by operating the Yuntai, the cameras could switch angles and zoom to adjust the focus. By the end, the only thought in his mind was, The Imperial Pces Warning Formation is probably simr to this. As for the formations of the Immortals, he did not even venture to think about it; his knowledge of Immortals was too limited to imagine the unimaginable. After watching for almost half an hour, Brother Bao finally came back to his senses, This device is truly exquisite; may I inquire as to its value? He had already made up his mind, this excellent piece of equipmentif the price wasnt too exorbitantwas something he would decide to acquire. In fact, even though he was from the junior generation and rarely took the initiative, as the youngest son of the old Lord Beiyuan, once he decided, only the current Lord Beiyuan could overrule his decision without hesitation. Even the current Countess, who oversaw all domestic affairs, had to give him some face.
He asked very directly, but Tian Lewens reaction was to roll his eyestruly the mannerisms of a privileged young master. If youve taken a fancy to it, could you not appear so eager? Isnt this just handing the knife over to the other party, allowing oneself to be ughtered at will? It must be said that a small family is a small family, inherentlycking in vision. Feng Jun, however, burst intoughter. He liked dealing with straightforward people. You start by telling me how big of a formation you n to set up. But I must remind you, just setting up the formation is not enough; you also need to buy Thunder Machinery I call it a generator.
A generator? Thats doable, Brother Bao nodded without hesitation. To be honest, after getting used to the lighting here at night, the thought of going back to corridors filled withnterns makes me want to die! Then well need to get into the details, Feng Jun lifted the bowl, slurped a few mouthfuls, and finished off the noodles inside. Then, he took a delicate sip of the noodle soup. We need to determine the range of the setup first. The size of the area will definitely affect the price. Hmm Lets do this, Brother Bao pondered for a moment before speaking. You tell me first, what will we settle the transaction with, silver dors or gold? Natural treasures, cultivation techniques anything works, Feng Jun replied with a smile. If you have Immortal Crystals, that would be the best. Immortal Crystals Brother Baos mouth twitched, then he let out a wry smile. Divine Doctor, the items you want are really high-end. Feng Jun took another sip of the soup, belched satisfyingly, and then answered with a smile, The grand Lord Beiyuan Mansion shouldnt be stumped by such a trivial matter, should it? You only notice that my demands are high-end, but isnt the formation itself far from low-end? He was still willing to be as friendly as possible with a potential client. I want Immortal Crystals too, Brother Bao muttered under his breath. If you have any, Divine Doctor, Ill buy them at a high price. Alright, lets talk about your intended goals, Feng Jun belched again. Havent eaten yet, have you? Shall we eat together? Brother Bao looked at him dumbfounded. Ah, you can still eat more? As it turned out, the stomach of a cultivator was really a miraculous thing. Within half an hour, Feng Jun had his belly back to normalthis time wasnt spent idly, but waiting for Feifei to cook. Of course, in such a short time, one couldnt whip up any gourmet dishes, but the refrigerator was already in use. Inside were some frozen braised meats. Just make a mixed dish, slice some sausages, prepare a couple of cold vegetable dishes, stir-fry some eggs, and serve up some peanuts, and it would be quite a feast. The two from the Tian Family hadnt eaten either, so it was inevitable that they joined in for a meal. Everyone chatted over drinks and sorted out Brother Baos requirements.
After discussing for a while, Feng Jun realized that Lord Beiyuan Mansion was really too big, covering at least five hundred acres, with an additional courtyard over a thousand acres that contained an artificialke, as well as gardens and farnd. Feng Jun felt that the area was too vast; he didnt know how many surveince cameras would need to be installed. In fact, the loss of 220V AC over cables was enough to give one a headache. Brother Bao said he understood the Divine Doctors point. After seeing the surveince footage, he already had a clear understanding of the effectiveness of the cameras and there was no need for Feng Jun to emphasize it further. Therefore, his request was for Feng Jun to provide two sets of formations. One, of course, would be installed near Brother Baos own garden, which was about thirty acres and his private property. The other set of formations was intended for the second courtyard of the Counts Mansion, where Lord Beiyuan worked, entertained guests, read, and rested. This courtyard was over a hundred acres in size. As for the back of Lord Beiyuans residence, Brother Bao thought it was inadvisable to set up anything there due to therge number of women; even if most of the mansions wealth was located there, he didnt think it necessary to install the formations. It must be said that Brother Baos perspective on issues was quite unique. He even keenly realized that as good as the formation was, it could potentially be a tool for others to spy with. Tian Lewen, as was his habit, raised an objection: they could ce the formations surveince equipment in the back of the mansion, couldnt they? What was there to fear? Brother Bao retorted with a dark expression, Have you ever seen a familys inner quarters that were totally harmonious? Spying by outsiders is bad enough, but the surveince within the inner quarters the consequences could be even more severe. Tian Lewen immediately fell silent. The Tian Family was also arge n, traditionally housing the entire extended family together, but now they mostly lived in separate households, avoiding many conflicts. Its just that this practice had been in ce in the Tian Family for so long that he had taken it for granted. It was only after hearing Brother Baos words did he realize he had indeed made a terrible suggestion. With no further interjections from him, Feng Jun quickly reached a preliminary understanding with Brother Bao: to first install a set in his small courtyard with twenty surveince heads, plus a generator, several lighting fixtures, and all other necessary formation materials. For thisprehensive package, Feng Jun quoted a price of two thousand taels of gold.
Based on the calction of one tael of gold being fifty grams, two thousand taels of gold equaled one hundred thousand grams, which amounted to about thirty million RMB in Earth Realm. The cost of purchasing these devices and installing them would not exceed three hundred thousand RMB, meaning a profit margin of a hundred times. Even if he bought all branded items with pan-tilt controllers and variable zoom camerasplus sound sensors, and even infrared night vision camerasthe cost would not be more than one million RMB. Yet for these items, he dared to ask for two thousand taels of gold, showing the astonishing profits of a monopoly. Chapter 236: 236: First Experience with an Agricultural Vehicle (Three More for Monthly Pass) Chapter 236: First Experience with an Agricultural Vehicle (Three More for Monthly Pass) Even Brother Bao, ustomed to grand gestures, couldnt help but click his tongue slightly at the number. Two thousand taels of gold, thats two hundred thousand silver dors thats a bit too expensive, isnt it? The price is non-negotiable, Feng Jun answered with a smile, Ive already said my price does not allow for bargaining. Because he had a very good impression of the other party, he patiently exined, which was also the basic attitude one should have in business, Moreover, Im talking about gold, I do not ept silver dors. If you pay with Natural Treasures, I can give you a 20% discount. He collected gold to reduce the use of gold from the Earth Realm, and he even wanted to transport gold from here to Earth. Indeed, preventing the outflow of gold was only the first step, he would be willing to help Huaxia increase its gold reserves if possible. Shall not forget the worries of our country though in a lowly position, every Huaxia citizen should have such awareness, shouldnt they? However, what he wanted to exchange for the most were the Natural Treasures, which could quickly enhance his cultivation level. If he could climb to the Innate Realm, he might achieve immortality even without seeking Immortal Cultivation Techniques. Moreover, if these treasures could be brought to the Earth Realm, their value would be immeasurable. As soon as Brother Bao heard about a 20% discount with Natural Treasures, his spirits lifted, Which kind of Natural Treasures? How do we measure their value?
Definitely cant go by auction prices, Feng Jun replied with a smile, Auctions can easily be manipted, a fact you dont need me to stress, right? After all, he came from an era of information explosion and knew that many items were auctioned at high prices, but that didnt represent their true value. In fact, many auction items had bids driven up through collusion. Brother Bao was aware of this too; nothing new under the sun. At his level of status, if he wanted to buy or sell something, he normally had his own channels and rarely dealt through auctions. If he got hold of Natural Treasures internally and then took them to auction, he would likely make a profit in eight out of ten cases. However, people in this circle seldom yed such games, regardless of how much money was to be made, mainly because they couldnt afford to lose face. Feng Jun paused then added another sentence, Just go by the market price, Im not asking for any favors. You wont find them at market price, Brother Bao said with augh, shaking his head, You must realize that many Natural Treasures arent for sale; the kind you wont even see on the market. I want those that arent for sale, Feng Jun cut him off, The kind that have a price but no market. Having a price means the price is set, but no market means there are no transactions. But if theres a price, how could there possibly be no transactions? Its just that ordinary people cant enter the trading circle thats all. Brother Bao, being part of a higher-end circle, understood the implication of those words very well. Therefore, he let out a wryugh, Youve really given me a tough problem. Feng Jun didnt arguewith the no bargaining rule already stated, he moved on to another topic, As for the double-entry house you mentioned, I think at least forty probes are necessary, 3,500 taels of gold should be sufficient. What is the concept of 3,500 taels of gold? Thats over three hundred thousand silver dors. An intermediate-level martial masters ie in an Escort Agency would be about twenty to thirty silver dors a month; such arge sum could hire ten thousand intermediate-level martial masters for a month. Or, to put it another way, hire one thousand intermediate-level martial masters for a year. Though Lord Beiyuan Mansion isrge, there are only about thirty intermediate-level martial masters currently employed, so this sum could employ them for thirty years. The problem is, intermediate-level martial masters can fight, whereas this Formation only serves as a warning and only covers a small area of the second entry. Brother Bao let out a wistfulugh, It seems I really cant handle matters for my big brother, I should take care of my own estate first. Upon hearing this, Tian Lewen drew in a breath, If my Tian Family wants to deploy a Formation, wouldnt it also cost several thousand taels of gold? We really cant afford that. You cant calcte it like that, Tian Yangni saw it very clearly, Its just that the initial investment is a bitrge. Once the Formation is set up, its mainly the subsequent expenses, which I assume wont be much.
In reality, even if the subsequent expenses werent much, it still wasnt something the Tian Family could afford. Tian Laoqi said this mainly to facilitate the deal, not only to please the Divine Doctor but also to showcase the Tian Familysworking abilities to Lord Beiyuan. This exnation made the hesitant Brother Bao somewhat tempted, then he turned to Feng Jun, I almost forgot, how do you sell that strange oil you have, and how much would it cost each day? This is rted to power consumption! Feng Jun suddenly realized that exining this issue would also be quite challenging. So, he straightforwardly answered, I call the strange oil diesel, one dou is one silver dor, if youre not using air conditioning, youd use about one dou a day of course, you must pay in gold.
One dou is ten liters; diesel prices in the Earth Realm havent yet broken ten dors per liter, and fifty grams of a silver dor are worth about two hundred yuan in Earth Realm currency. His profit margin on selling diesel here was also double. Compared to the monitoring system, the profits from diesel arent that high, and could even be said to be infuriatingly low, but this stuff is consumable, something that needs to be used every day, and the ie adds up to an astonishing amount over time. Feng Jun even felt that he had set the price of diesel a bit too high, because once the other party started using diesel, the energy supply would be in his hands, and he would have more bargaining power in many matters. The influence that this bargaining power could bring might not even be purchasable with money. However, its a pity that Earth Realms fossil energy is also not abundant anymore, and Feng Jun still cares about his hometown, so theres no need to sell the diesel too cheaply. Anyway, if were just talking about lighting and monitoring, Brother Baos yard wont use much electricity in a day. Yet when Brother Bao heard this, his eyes lit up again, What about air conditioning? Its equipment that can heat in winter and cool in summer, and it could also be considered a formation, Feng Jun was getting a bit impatient, You dont need to worry about this for now. If you need it in the future, its not toote to install it then. He wanted to bring light to this ne, but he really hadnt nned on electrifying it in all aspects. In fact, even the surveince was something he was installing for himself and just incidentally selling to others. It can cool in summer? Brother Baos eyes were as bright as light bulbs, Thats great, I really hate the heat. Can this air conditioning formation be moved? He was naturally averse to heat, and his favorite saying was If its cold, you can put on more clothes, but if its hot, you cant peel off your skin. As for carrying an air conditioner with him, that was because he had specifically dug arge basement in the yard where he lived, so he could escape the hottest part of the summer by retreating underground. But even so, summer was still inconvenient for him. He couldnt go out casually, and if he had to be out for a while, he had to load ice blocks onto the carriage. Lord Beiyuan Mansion had the ice he most used; others ate it, he used it to cool down.
The hottest month of the summer was especially tough for him every year. Well talk about the air conditioningter, Feng Jun repeated, without further exnation. Having decided to install the Warning Formation, Brother Bao sent someone to fetch money. Although he was not short of money, he wouldnt carry several thousand taels of Gold with him, and this time, he didnt want to pay with Gold. For him, trading with Natural Treasures and Cultivation Techniques was more cost-effective. While Brother Bao was getting money, Feng Jun wasnt idle either. Now that people from the Tian Family had learned how to wire for surveince, he began to teach the Deng Family Brothers and Lang Zhen how to adjust the cameras and system. This core technology was still better kept in the hands of his own people. He hadnt gone to see Brother Baos site, but he could easily teach people to install and adjust everything here, and then take the materials to the site and install it all over again. He had plenty of cameras and materials; the only thing he was short on was a generator. For that reason, Feng Jun made another trip to modern society and directly ced orders for five generators, along with arge amount of materials, surveince equipment, and various electrical appliances. He also arranged for Li Xiaobin to find people to erase the words on the equipment. After staying there for a day anding back, he brought two generators with him, allocating one for Brother Bao and keeping one as a backup for himself. All this time in this ne, he had only one generator. Now that he had a backup generator, his conditions were improving, and he was investing more care into its management. He even brought over a few high-powered drills and ordered five air conditioners from Earth Realmboth nes were in winter, but buying off-season appliances like air conditioners was more convenient. As things developed better and better here, Earth Realm still had things he cared for. On this waiting day, he even specifically checked the stock market, only to be shocked to find: stock markets are closed on holidays.
After transporting things over, he spent a day teaching Lang Zhen and the others how to install and adjust, even giving them a run-through on how to connect the generators and install light bulbs. Actually, for Lone Wolf and the Deng Family Brothers, they were already quite familiar with generators and lighting. Although they didnt understand the principles, they had seen Feng Jun operate it often enough, and with another run-through, it wasnt difficult at all. After teaching them, Feng Jun had nothing else to do and found Brother Bao bored to tears, so he brought out his farm utility vehicle, How about we go out for a drive? This was a technique for entertaining clients, which he was never unfamiliar with. Previously, when he went to the south with his girlfriend, it was mainly for running business. Brother Bao was also very interested in this three-wheeled vehicle that had always been hidden in the house, Is this a carriage? It moves on its own, truly astonishing Youre not going to make me sit in the drivers seat, are you? By thest question, he was a bit unhappy. This ne had carriages, and the front seat was where the driver sat, with the nobles always sitting in thepartment in the back. But the carriage behind this vehiclethere wasnt even a roof, let alone seats! (Another triple release, less than thirty hours left in March, and this month has no 29th. If anyone still has monthly tickets, please cast them now.) Chapter 237: 237: The Troublesome Spirit Stone (First Update Celebrating Scorpio Lord) Chapter 237: The Troublesome Spirit Stone (First Update Celebrating Scorpio Lord) Feng Jun took ten minutes to make Brother Bao understand that thefort of the front seats was much higher than the backat least it wasnt bumpy. However, he also arranged for people to sit in the rear carriage, including Brother Baos attendants, Lone Wolf, and the Deng Family Brothers. After leaving the courtyard, he even called four members of the Tian Family to get on board. The Tian Familys patrol team also saw this carriage and when they realized that it was moving on its own without any livestock, their eyeballs nearly popped out. Then, the Knights of the Tian Family unhesitatingly followed suit. Because of past experiences, they didnt dare to follow too close, but they felt it necessary to tail at a distance. In broad daylight, horses on the rough and uneven road did not travel any faster than the farm vehicle, but the ten people inside the Si Feng vehicles carriage suffered, being jostled about from side to side; the experience was much worse than horse riding. Eldest Brother Deng even began to look pale, I cant take it, I feel like throwing up, how about you, second brother He didnt finish his sentence when another deep pothole made him swallow the rest of his words back into his stomach. Brother Bao, sitting in front, was quite excited. As he looked around, hemented, This is much better than a horse-drawn carriage, great view, and it even blocks the wind Divine Doctor, are you selling this contraption? Not selling, Feng Jun shook his head and answered sinctly. What a joke, selling you a set of surveince, and then having to exin what an air conditioner is? If it were a farm vehicle, lets not even mention after-sales service, just exining the driving techniques and rted knowledge would have me spitting blood.
But Brother Bao didnt mind, in his view, such a self-moving carriage, if used for a leisurely drive, would draw more attention than a Formation. It was only natural that such a treasure would not be for sale. After traveling for more than twenty miles, just when Eldest Brother Deng felt he could no longer tolerate it, the vehicle stopped in a t area. Feng Jun opened the door and stepped out, Get off, lets take a break before we continue. Eldest Brother Deng hurriedly jumped out of the carriage, and everyone else got off too, none of them looking very wellit was getting colder, and everyone hadnt dressed very warmly for the day out. Deng Lao Er, on the other hand, was quite lively. He came over to the drivers seat, nonchntly took out a thermos, unscrewed the lid, poured a cup of hot water into the cap, and started to drink blissfully. After taking a couple of sips, he asked, Divine Doctor, where are we heading today? Just going to wander around, Feng Jun answered casually, Anyone who doesnt feel like joyriding can go back. What a joke, after going for more than twenty miles, making everyone walk back? Even a martial master wouldnt want to needlessly waste energy. Moreover, everyone who came out could guess that the Divine Doctor definitely had a purposesurely there was a reason for this, right? Feng Jun had a purpose foring out today, beyond just taking Brother Bao for a joyridehe wanted to find a few more Spirit Stones. At this point, he didnt mind slowly revealing his abnormalities. Previously in this universe, he had beenpletely in the dark, not recognizing anyone, and for a long time, he was unable to integrate into this society. But now, he had attendants and bodyguards, coborators, and clients, and his reputation was being gradually established. As his horizons broadened and his ability to defend himself increased, continuing to develop low-key would be a waste of time. Time was merciless, and he needed to find the opportunity to cultivate as soon as possible, not to mention that traveling between two universes required specific timing. No matter in which universe, if he stayed too long, he would appear much older when returning to the other. If he stayed in this universe for another ten years, when he came back, he would be much older than Sister Hong. Adventures had given him an exciting life, but they also brought heavy pressure. After taking a rest, the Tian Familys Knights caught up, but they didnt daree too close, stopping about a mile and a half away. They were aware that their family members were in the carriage, but their pursuit wasnt about monitoring Feng Jun; they were simply curious as to what the Divine Doctor was up to today, making a self-moving carriage and what his ultimate objective was. Even Tian Yangni and Tian Lewen, upon hearing the news, were on their way to this location. Feng Jun rested for ten minutes, confirmed there were no Spirit Stones in the area, and continued on his way. For the rest of the half-day, he traveled in a pattern of moving and stopping, until he arrived at a vige. The vige was Xiao Qin Vige, where Liu Feifei had lived before. The vige was situated on a slope withrge fields in the center. Around the periphery, little patches of cultivatednd dotted thendscape haphazardly.
The vigers homes were rather central, mostly located on higher ground, mainly to avoid the rivers waters flooding and demolishing their houses. However, there were also scattered homes in the vicinity, and why those people chose to live in istion was anyones guess. Feng Jun stopped not far from the vige, but the people in the carriage did not get out. They had stopped many times already, roughly every two miles, so they had grown ustomed to it and were toozy to get out again. Even Eldest Brother Deng, having gotten over his motion sickness, was now much better and didnt need to rest with every stop. Some even took the opportunity to light up a cigarette to rx. But this time, Brother Bao noticed something unusual on Feng Juns face, Divine Doctor, whats with you what happened?
Whats the matter? Discovered Spirit Stones, huh? Feng Jun mulled over it expressionlessly. This time, four Spirit Stones had been found, and they were all not far from each other. Normally, beautiful women tend to cluster together Wrong, its the Spirit Stones that cluster. Otherwise, why would there be such a thing as a Spirit Stone Mine? However, the tricky part was that these four Spirit Stones were located next to the vigers fields. Thend wasnt veryrge, just about fifty or sixty acres. The Spirit Stones werent in the fields themselves, but they were right next to the edge of the fields, only about thirty or forty meters away in a straight line. Mining Spirit Stones in this position, without alerting the vigers, was basically impossible. Feng Jun didnt consider himself to be soft-hearted, boasting that killing without blinking an eye wouldnt be an overstatement, but to exterminate the vigers of an entire vige for the sake of mining Spirit Stones was something he couldnt do. So how to mine these Spirit Stones became a significant problem. After pondering for a while, Feng Jun suddenly realized, Why am I in a rush to dig them out? ording to his initial n, discovering Spirit Stones meant that he should start mining immediately, otherwise, if someone else discovered and took them, it would be a regret toote to make amends for. But then again, the Spirit Stones at the moment hadnt shown any phenomenon typical for mature Spirit Stones since they were still condensing. Based on past experience, Spirit Stones would be buried quite deep. In such a case, theres no need for him to rush to mine the Spirit Stones; these things had been underground for who knows how many years, and without his discovery, they would continue to stay hidden for many more. Then just let them stay, Feng Jun carefully considered and believed there was no w in his logic. Even so, he didnt leave. Instead, he called Lang Zhen over, Old Lang, do you know where Feifeis familynd is?
Liu Feifei and her siblings hadnd in the vige. Initially, she had sold the familys jade pillow in order to redeem the mortgagednd. Lang Zhen furrowed his brows and thought for a moment, It seems she mentioned that theirnd is in the vige center, probably among thatrge stretch of fields. Feng Jun hesitated, but Brother Bao had already spoken to his followers, Go, ask the vigers where Feifeisnd is. People from Lord Beiyuan Mansion had an air ofmand in their actions, and soon, two martial masters brought over two vigers, one of whom was the vige head of Xiao Qin Vige, whom Feng Jun had seen before. The vigers were very familiar with theirnds and quickly pointed out the location of Liu Feifeis familynd. Indeed, it was among therge stretch of fertile and easily irrigated fields, in a very good location. Seeing Feng Jun looking thoughtfully at the site, the vige head hurriedly exined, The vige has been good to the Liu Family. Such contiguous fields are always highly sought after, and the soil here is fertile, with convenient irrigation The fact that two young children could keep hold of this family property proved that the people in this vige were fairly kind-hearted; otherwise, it would have been impossible to protect it no matter what. Feng Jun nodded upon hearing this and pondered, then pointed to the plot ofnd with the buried Spirit Stones, Whosend is that? Thend belonged jointly to two families, totaling a little over fifty-five acres. Feng Jun expressed his desire to buy that plot ofnd and transfer it to Liu Feifei and her siblings, its a way to repay her for her help, and the price is negotiable. The vige head expressed his difficulties, mentioning thatnd was rarely sold as it was a farmers lifeline. Seeing this, Lang Zhen immediately spoke up, Its just a matter of price. Pay them an extra twenty or thirty percent, and theyll have enough to open newnd Didnt they clear these fields themselves? Having opened up fields in Small Lake Vige, he was of course aware of the circumstances. However, the vige head still seemed troubled.
The reason these two families cleared that area in the first ce was that they had their eye on the adjoining wastnd, nning to expand by several dozen or even a hundred acres when conditions permitted. This was their century-long n, linked to the foundation of their familys development. Understanding the vige heads point, Feng Jun said, Its still a matter of price. Wastnd is plentiful around here. If I offer fifty percent more, would that be enough? Hmm, Ill buy the surrounding wastnd as well. The vige head was still somewhat hesitant when Brother Bao, seeing this, directly took out two silver yuan and pressed them into his hand, All right, were not having you run around for nothing. You can at least ask, right? Upon hearing the news, one of the two families indicated they were open to considering selling theirnd, although they wanted a further increase in price. The other tly refused, insisting that they wouldnt sell no matter how much their price was doubled. Brother Bao became annoyed on hearing their response, Then dont sell. Well buy all thend around it, and then I would like to see how you enter your fields to farm! (First update, congrattions to the Scorpio Lord, twelve hours left in February, seeking monthly votes.) Chapter 238: 238: The Fake Second Young Master (2nd Update) Chapter 238: The Fake Second Young Master (2nd Update) Brother Baos words were actually a bit excessive. No matter whose family buysnd, how could they possibly not leave a path for people to pass through? Such behavior does not conform to the moral understanding of this ne of existence. However, having been born into the Lord Beiyuan Mansion, the fact that he restrained himself from seizing and looting already counted as being quite decent. The mighty Earls mansion, even if they bought thend for half the price, was considered giving you face dare you not sell and see what happens? This household actually had ns not to sell, believing that Lord Beiyuans influence couldnt reach Zhige County. The subsequent development of the matter turned into a scene of coercion. With a single invitation card sent to the county office by Brother Bao, the household immediately received a warning from the county: Have some sense, dont force us to trouble you under some pretext. Indeed, Lord Beiyuans influence could not reach this ce, but ordinary favors exchanged within official circles were enough to determine the life and death of such small families. Upon hearing this, the household immediately panicked in fact, these vast wastnds, once cultivated and nurtured for a few years, could also be fertilend, requiring nothing more than some effort and time. Their thought was if the other party really wanted to buy, they could take the opportunity to sell it at a high price. Now that they could not sell it at a high price, they sought to sell thend at the same price as another household. Brother Bao was very angry about this. After all, he had sent out the invitation and done a favor even if it was a small one, so he wanted to cut the price in half, otherwise he couldnt get over it.
But Feng Jun didnt agree to his terms. Mr. Feng wasnt short of that bit of money, and although the other party was a bit greedy, thend was the foundation of a farmers family, so why should he be so ruthless? At the same time, Feng Jun also believed that it was not appropriate to show too much kindness or lenience, as that could make one seem weak and easily bullied. So, he found an excuse if there were disputes over thend prices in Xiao Qin Vige in the future, it would be manageable with him around, but once he left, it would be easy for Liu Feifei and her brother to be targeted for revenge. Brother Bao actually didnt care much about this. In his opinion, the Liu siblings had already benefited, so taking on some risk was normal. However, since the Divine Doctor thought so, he didnt bother to argue further. Just dealing with this matter alone kept Feng Jun busy for four days, and during this time, he discovered two more ces where Spirit Stones were buried. One of these Spirit Stones was quite easy to mine, located halfway up a hill, where simply sting some rocks should be enough to extract them. However, Feng Jun had adjusted his mindset, being upied with finishing up thend matters of Xiao Qin Vige, and thus was not in a hurry to mine it. Overall, the transfer of thend went very smoothly the old saying was true, as long as you had enough money, most problems werent really problems. Moreover, the timing of their transaction was quite good. The crops had already been harvested, and the new seeds had not yet been nted, avoiding unnecessary trouble. Liu Feifei obtained over fifty mu ofnd, which should have made her very happy, but she seemed a bit downcast, even going out of her way to find Feng Jun, offering to cook for him indefinitely, even if it meant she couldnt practice Cultivation Techniques. Its true what they say, the children of the poor learned to take charge early. She had already realized that living with this generous Divine Doctor would be a happier, carefree life the hardship of looking after her brother by herself was something she had had enough of. Furthermore, the life that Feng Jun brought to everyone even amazed and envied Lord Beiyuans youngest son, let alone a vige girl like her who hadnt seen much of the world? Putting aside these matters, it was only after Liu Feifei received the deeds to hernd that Feng Jun said they could start preparing to excavate the Spirit Stones. Thats when people from the Yu Family arrived, more than ten of them, with Yus second young master relegated to a supporting role, the main person in charge was a middle-aged man named Yu Zhengqing. Yu Zhengqing, the brother of the Family Head and an Intermediate Level martial master, approached Feng Jun through Tian Yangni and proposed to first see a demonstration of the Formation, then exchange the Cultivation Technique, and discuss the terms of the deal. Tian Yangni was aware of Feng Juns thoughts, but he also knew that this man was essentially the number two figure of the Yu Family. Although his Cultivation Level was not very impressive, he was definitely the decision-maker; thus, Tian could only very politely decline this request. Yu Zhengqing had not yet said anything when Yus second young master became upset, Were not refusing to give the Cultivation Technique; we just want to see first if his Formation is as good as its reputation. Tian Yangni felt something was odd and thought to himself, how could the great Yu Familyck proper protocols? With your uncle here, why are you talking out of turn? Besides, your Cultivation Level is only that of a High-Rank Martial Warrior. Although this was what he thought inwardly, he showed no sign of it on his face and simply smiled in response, Brother Bao exchanged two Cultivation Techniques for a chance to see it and has decided to purchase a set of Formations after seeing it.
If even Lord Beiyuans youngest son decided to make a purchase, then your Yu Family surely theres no need to be so petty, right? Brother Bao what does he know? Strangely enough, the second young master let out a cold snort and started mocking quite rudely, saying, As far as Formations go, he might as well have six of his seven apertures open the seventhpletely blocked! Tian Yangni knew that Brother Bao had once joked with the second son of the Yu Family, but such ament from the second young master was really too much. Tian could only respond without any expression, You can first inquire with Brother Bao if you like. Since Yu Zhengqing was already present, Tian Laoqi would not take the initiative to provoke the Yu Family.
` Yu Zhengqing was somewhat indulgent toward his second nephew, but ultimately, he was the one in charge, so he nodded, All right, Ille to see youter. What the Yu Family and Brother Bao discussed was unknown to the Tian Family members, but the people from the Yu Family who cameter that night were utterly shocked after all the Divine Doctors lights were turned onthey dealt in the CheMa Trading Company and had seen plenty of rarities, but they had never witnessed a scene like this. Early the next morning, Feng Jun set out in the agricultural vehicle, nning to search for more Spirit Stones. However, as soon as the vehicle left the courtyard gate, it ran right into a group from the Yu Family. Even Yu Zhengqing, who had seen and known much, was so astonished by the sight of the self-propelled vehicle that his eyes nearly bulged out of their sockets, What what is this vehicle? The second young master from the Yu Family had previously returned home and hadnt seen the vehicle in action, so he suddenly fell silent. Tian Yangni stopped Feng Juns vehicle and spoke respectfully, Divine Doctor, the Yu Family would like to ask if a few more people coulde to observe the Formation? Feng Jun, unaware that the Yu Family had intended to offer the Cultivation Technique only after seeing the Formation, pondered for a moment and then nodded slightly, Too many people are not a good thing; three at most. In his mind, he had already counted the Family Head of the Yu Family and the second young master, and adding one more slot, three people should suffice. The shock on the face of the second young master from the Yu Family had barely subsided when he spoke up again, The Cultivation Technique we prepared is no ordinary Technique. Feng Jun nced at him, ignored himpletely, and then looked towards Tian Yangni, smiling as he asked, May I know which of you is the head of the Yu Family? Yu Zhengqing also thought that if the Yu Family offered the Cultivation Technique first and the Formation turned out to be without merit, it would be somewhat of a lossnot to mention it would easily make others doubt the Yu Familys discernment and damage their reputation.
But after witnessing the lights from the previous night and now seeing the self-acting vehicle, his mind was already in disarray. At Feng Juns inquiry, he nodded to indicate, I am Yu Zhengqing, three slots is fine. The second young master from the Yu Family nced at his second uncle, rolled his eyes in resignation, and slumped in an exasperated pose. Feng Jun gave him another indifferent look and then drove the agricultural vehicle back into the courtyard. The Cultivation Technique prepared by Yu Zhengqing was actually just a set of twenty-seven diagrams for the Tun Na breathing exercise. Feng Jun flipped through it, realized he did not possess it in his collection, and decided that would do, although he felt scornful inside: the Yu Family really cantpare to Lord Beiyuan. Next, it was time to visit the monitoring room. The three spent over an hour inside before exiting the room. Since Feng Jun hadnt apanied them throughout, the second young master from the Yu Family made his feelings clear to Tian Yangni, Weve been duped; this is not any kind of Formation It is just a set of equipment used for monitoring, though it does have some clever aspects to it. Hearing these words in the hall, Feng Jun stepped out and stated indifferently, You get what you pay for. Apart from monitoring, I have Formations for killing but you cant afford that price. His statement wasnt wrong; in the Earth Realm, there were even automatically controlled cannons. If the other party could pay the price, he wouldnt mind figuring out how to get a set of those things. Heh, the second young master from the Yu Family scoffed contemptuously, Ive taken the liberty to understand a bit about the price you mentioned, and frankly, its too high A genuine Warning Formation is not worth that much. I originally intended to settle the transaction in Immortal Crystals, and youve already taken advantage, Feng Jun replied with a dismissive smile, then gestured with his hand, Since you find the price high, then no need to see you out. He had already sold one set of Formations; under no circumstances would he consider reducing the price. Otherwise, aside from his own rity of purpose, just facing Brother Bao would make it impossible for him to consider yielding. You! The second young master from the Yu Family red at him, his face muscles twitching uncontrobly, the handsome features distorting. After a long time, he bit out resentfully, A genuine Warning Formation, what does it require to operate? Do you really want me to spell it out for you? Your words seem very peculiar, Feng Jun nced at him with a half-smile, Why dont you spell it out then?
No need, the second young master dismissively waved his hand, a faint cold smile on his face, You know what I mean. To be honest, I really dont! Feng Jun inwardly sighed, but his expression remained unchanged, So that means you dont have any evidence? I do have evidence, the second young master replied with a coldugh, But Im concerned that if I were to reveal it, youd be in an awkward position. He spoke with such certainty as if he held some undisclosed secret; those with a guilty conscience would likely buckle under the pressure of his demeanor. However, Feng Jun truly wasnt swayed by such tactics. He smiled slightly, I have no idea why youre saying this, and I have no interest in finding out. I just want to ask one question The second young master from the Yu Family who was here the other day, what is your rtionship to him? At this, the second young masters face turned stark white at the mention, as pale as one could possibly imagine. After a moment of stunned silence, he replied with a coldugh, Thats a rather strange thing to ask! ` Chapter 239: 239: Secrets of the Hundred Flowers (Third Update, Asking for Monthly Pass) Chapter 239: Secrets of the Hundred Flowers (Third Update, Asking for Monthly Pass) Feng Juns words were not surprising, for he was absolutely certain that the current Young Master Yu was not the same as the one before. The resemnce between the two was uncannily close, both exceptionally handsome and graceful in their movements, yet they were not the same person. Thetters actionscked the easygoing nature of the former. In terms of aura, although the former had a carefree demeanor andcked thetters domineering presence, when it came to bearing, thetter fell far short. Feng Juns six senses had always been sharper than average, and after he advanced to a high-rank martial master, his perceptiveness became even more acute. Most crucially, he had used the technique of those nearby to check, and this Young Master Yu was a fake product, a young girl! Seeing the young girl stubbornly deny it, he didnt bother to say much more. You can go ask Brother Bao about the rted conditions. Once the specifications are set, I will tell you the price. Yu Zhengqing originally nned to discuss family strategies with him, but seeing Feng Juns dismissive attitude, he felt a bit displeased and nodded imperceptibly, That works. The Yu family members then went out again to negotiate with Brother Bao. However, before leaving, Young Master Yu gave Feng Jun a fierce re, clearly unhappy with being exposed. Feng Jun didnt mind; he didnt even bother going out in the farm vehicle again, instead waiting in the hall for the other partys news. The attitude of the Yu family wasnt particrly good, especially that young girl Young Master Yu, who was quite sharp-tongued. But Feng Jun didnt really care. Although he was rather arrogant in business dealings, that was because he didnt want to invest too much energy. When it came to buyers, he still had a lot of patience.
How does that saying go? Only those who pick at the goods are the real buyers. But he wasnt just idly waiting; simultaneously, he took the opportunity to practice the Thousand Faces Technique. The technique of the Thousand Faces Technique was quite magical, changing ones appearance through the twisting of facial muscles and had to be practiced in conjunction with acupuncture. And that was just the beginning. As one advanced in the Thousand Faces Technique, one had to apply medicinal ointments and take pills, allowing ones own bones to twist freely to achieve changes in physique. Feng Jun was very interested in this techniquein fact, he was also very interested in the Soaring Dragon Dominating Phoenix Union Technique. The two sets of techniques given by Brother Bao were both quite good, but unfortunately, he could not find a partner to practice thetter technique at the moment. The acupuncture needles he used, which were made of silver, could be found in this realm, but Feng Jun was using silver needles bought from the Earth Realm; there wasnt much to say about them, they were industrial products, yet quite exquisite nheless. He practiced for an unknown amount of time before he suddenly heard a knock on the door: it was Deng Lao Er, informing him that the Yu family had finished negotiating. The practice of any cultivation technique could not be halted immediately, and although the Thousand Faces Technique he was practicing was manageable, it still took him over ten minutes to conclude his practice. After finishing, he removed the silver needles from the area around his head and neck, walked to the door to open it, and the Yu family members stepped inside. Feng Jun seldom invited people into his room, but the other party hade for business and had walked in quite unceremoniously, so he had no choice but to ask them to sit down, although he skipped the typical offer of tea and other refreshments. This time, it was not Young Master Yu who spoke, but the master himself, Yu Zhengqing, who began by courteously remarking, Mr. Fengs exquisite items are indeed eye-opening. You tter me, Feng Jun responded with a smile, but did not ask what they intended to purchase they could speak up whenever they were ready. After a pause, it was Yu Zhengqing who broke the silence, gesturing toward the silver needles on the table and speaking with a smile, Does the master specialize in the art of acupuncture? These silver needles are quite distinctive. In his view, the silver needles were really quite ordinary, evidently not ancient artifacts nor inscribed by a craftsman; their only noteworthy aspect was that the needles were quite delicate. Feng Jun didnt find anything inappropriate either, and casually replied, They are justmon goods. If you like them, I could arrange several sets for you. Thank you, Yu Zhengqing replied with a pleasant demeanor, The acupuncture skills of my Yu family are handed down from our ancestors, and our silver needles are specially made. Although your silver needles are fine, they arent of much use to my family. This idle chat was actually a prelude to business negotiations, meant to rx the atmosphere. However, at that moment, Young Master Yu let out a slight gasp. He looked at the silver needles and then took a careful nce at Feng Juns head and neck area, Are you practicing the Thousand Faces Technique with these silver needles? Feng Jun looked back at him, nodded slightly, thinking to himself that this technique was given to him by Brother Bao, so why did Yu seem to be acting as if he was just discovering this?
Yet, Young Master Yu had never actually heard Brother Bao mention this. Surprised once more, he questioned, Where did you get this technique from? Many people are still looking for the whereabouts of the Hundred Flowers Tower; how dare you so casually practice it? Feng Jun nced at him curiously, replying calmly, Then let them look. Personally, I dont see anything wrong with practicing a technique from the Hundred Flowers Tower. Young Master Yu looked at him irritably, The secret treasures of the Hundred Flowers Tower have not been discovered to this day. Think about it, if youre found practicing the Thousand Faces Technique what kind of trouble youll incur! Feng Jun was slightly surprised; he had not anticipated that the technique Brother Bao gave him involved such risks, The secret treasures of the Hundred Flowers Tower are they valuable?
That cant be measured just by price, Yu Zhengqing spoke earnestly, rumors say that in addition to the natural treasures and cultivation techniques, the secret cache also contains many hidden secrets, even including some small Immortal Crystal mines By the time he reached thest three words, his voice had be extremely light, as if he was on guard against eavesdroppers. Feng Juns mouth twitched upon hearing this, No mistake there, there are actually such mines? Its just a rumor, whether its true or not, nobody knows, Yu Zhengqing spoke gravely, in fact, not many people are aware of this news. Our Yu Family came to learn of this by a fortunate coincidence. Youre being too modest, Second Uncle, Yu Familys young master spoke up again. He looked at Feng Jun and dered with certainty, Traits of practicing the Thousand Faces Technique are not known to just anybody, but our Yu Family is privy to the inside story. Feng Jun looked at him for a while, then cracked a grin, Knowing too much sometimes isnt a good thing. His joke carried an implicit threat, but the young master of the Yu Family seemed as if he hadnt heard a thing. He expressed his disdain, The stir youve created is already considerable, unlike anything rted to the Hundred Flowers Tower. However, I can assure you of one thing the moment news of your cultivation of the Thousand Faces Technique leaks out, it will rm some important figures. Feng Jun was not afraid of trouble, but upon hearing this, he couldnt help but snort inwardly, thinking he needed to ask Brother Bao about itter. This technique was quite remarkable. He didnt regret obtaining it. His biggest headache in the Earth Realm had always been the ubiquitous Heavenly Eye, but now with this technique in hand, what was there to fear from the Heavenly Eye? At this moment, however, he truly had to consider whether Brother Bao had any ulterior motives in giving him this technique. Seeing his face change expressions, Yu Zhengqing spoke up seriously, There are many kinds of secret techniques for disguises and transformations, and the Thousand Faces Technique is among the best. It is effective and hard to detect; as long as no one sees the silver needles, most people wouldnt suspect anything. So what if its discovered? Feng Jun retorted dismissively with a twist of his mouth.
Disliking the topic, he asked directly, How have you all discussed it, how many points do you n to set up? Yu Zhengqing hesitated for a moment, then spoke up with determination, We think that the electric generators and light fixtures are very good It turns out that the Yu Family members, after a long discussion, deemed things like Warning Formations quite superfluous. The young master of the Yu Family insisted that such devices couldnt be counted as Formations; since they were not Formations, selling them at such a high price seemed like a rip-off. Moreover, they faced a simr issue as the Tian Family: although Warning Formations could reduce the need for guards and patrolling, the Yu Family wasnt short on people Who running a CheMa Trading Company wouldck manpower? In this realm,bor was truly inexpensive. The Tian Family had to tighten their belts to afford Formations, whereas the Yu Family, being economically morefortable, would still find such an expense quite burdensome. Only Brother Bao, who was not short on money, and in his Lord Beiyuan Mansion, where personnel movements were strictly controlled, manpower was abundant but couldnt be utilized within the mansionit wasnt a marketce, after all! Of course, another important aspect was that the Earls mansion needed to stand out, to showcase its exceptional status, which required possessions that others did not have. In other words, although the Warning Formation was expensive, it could be a status symbol. Just for this reason alone, Brother Bao would be willing to spend. The Yu Family ran a CheMa Trading Company and often relied on rtionships for business; why be so ostentatious? Still, the Yu Family members unanimously believed that electric generators and light fixtures were genuinely good products. The CheMa Trading Company traveled all over Donghua, often staying in wilderness areas, and they had numerous designated inns and hostels, but still, their schedule could be affected by factors like these, not to mention adverse weather conditions like rain or snow. At such times, having illuminate-capable fixtures on the vehicles would allow them to disregard the weather and terrain, settling wherever they went. Turning on the big lights would serve both to illuminate and deter petty thieves.
With suitable devices, the generator could even be used for cooking, but the Yu Family considered this an optional feature; storing some dry firewood in the vehicle wasnt going to take up much space, right? Except during continuous rain or heavy snow, there was no need to waste precious electricity on this. Of course, even without generators, the Yu Familys CheMa Trading Company had wind-stmps and other outdoor lighting devices. But just as Lord Beiyuan Mansion needed to show off, so did the Yu Family need to prove that their CheMa Trading Company was stronger than others. To put it bluntly, everyone desires to show off; the difference lies only in the domain, scope, and requirements. Wanting to buy generators, and not just one? Feng Jun listened with a somewhat speechless reaction, but after another thought, it actually made sense. Anyway, since he had epted others cultivation techniques, he still had to sell what needed to be sold. A generator on Earth was worth over twenty to thirty thousand, and calcting by the profit margin of Formations, which could be around thirty times, it actually amounted to about one million yuan, roughly equivalent to three thousand kilograms of gold. (Third update,st three hours of February, asking for monthly tickets, and also booking the minimum monthly tickets for March, with additional updates at dawn as usual.) Chapter 240: 240 True or False Formation (Seeking bottom-line monthly votes for March) Chapter 240: Chapter 240 True or False Formation (Seeking bottom-line monthly votes for March) Three thousand grams of gold? Feng Jun felt this price was a bit low, not even reaching a hundred taels. After all, a good Cultivation Technique would cost more than a hundred taels of gold. He thought about it and offered a fairer price, including the light fixtures, wiring, plugs, and switches, How about two hundred taels of gold? He was in the business of providingplete solutions: they werent just buying a generator, they were purchasing aprehensive outdoor lighting solution. Two hundred taels This price point made Yu Zhengqing somewhat ufortable. Was it expensive? Not really, not too expensive. The CheMa Trading Company had two exceptionally fine horses, each worth over a hundred taels of gold. Wasnt a set of lighting equipment worth less than one horse? But then again, the Divine Steeds indeed fetched such prices. Donghua Country had even waged war to obtain several Divine Steeds, resulting in tens of thousands of casualties. However, even if the lighting fixtures were magical, they had notmanded such a price before. There were gold-crafted fixtures in the Imperial Pce, indeed not cheap, but that was because the material itself was expensive, made by master craftsmen, and had the added bonus of fame. Yu Zhengqing didnt think Feng Jun was selling at a high price, but it definitely wasnt cheap. The key issue was, Mr. Feng, our family ns to buy three sets; could you give us some discount? Indeed, the CheMa Trading Company was buying these for use, so buying just one set clearly wasnt quite appropriatewhat if they encountered two parties of distinguished guests at the same time? The external caravans would need at least two sets, and if the Yu n used them for outsiders, could they not use them themselves?
They would need to install at least onerge set around the Family Heads residence to both reflect the Yu ns heritage and serve as a live advertisementhow magical are these devices? The Yu Family can provide this service! Upon hearing they needed three sets, Feng Jun was also a little surprised but then quickly nodded in agreement, Since thats the case, Ill give you a bit more of a discount, one hundred and eighty taels of gold per set then. He was not in favor of bargaining, but bulk purchases merit a discount, as major customers deserve major customer treatment. At the same time, he emphasized, I have one condition; you must not promote that you received a discount. The discount is a personal gesture from me, but to suggest thatrger quantities are cheaper would not align with my valuation of the generator. Yu Zhengqing understood his logic: for rare items, therger the quantity, the higher the average price generally bes. Otherwise, it would not reflect the items true value. But Feng Juns condition left him with no ground to bargainFeng had effectively said, I am already selling you three sets at a discount; you should be smiling about that. Now that its ten percent off, you still want to haggle? So Yu Zhengqing was truly troubled, but fortunately, he knew Feng Jun was more open to receiving Cultivation Techniques or Natural Treasures in exchange. He asked, Mr. Feng, if we pay with Natural Treasures and Cultivation Techniques on top of the ten percent discount? Even if its not ten percent off, but only eight percent, that means seventy-two percent. Feng Jun replied crisply, not caring for such a small discount. His adamant stance earlier about not discussing price was merely about who held the bargaining power. At the same time, he stressed, Natural Treasures are negotiable, but for Cultivation Techniques, I will need to screen them. The Cultivation Technique provided by the Yu n, they considered it quite good, but Feng Jun thought it was far inferiorpared to what Brother Bao had offered. Of course, Feng knew in his heart, a Cultivation Technique like the Twenty-Seven Diagrams could serve as the foundation for a ns rise; strictly speaking, it wasnt bad. Before acquiring so many Cultivation Techniques from the Tian Family, he would have definitely epted it at this price. However, as he became more integrated into this society, his collection of Cultivation Techniques was growing, and he was starting to overlook suchmonce itemspeople change. The two secret techniques provided by Brother Bao, however, were to his liking, as they were practical for him. Of course, the Twenty-Seven Diagrams Cultivation Technique would be a beneficial addition to his collection. He acknowledged that, thinking it was fine to keep for others to learn before he started his own sect, so there was no need to focus too much on collecting techniques yet. In conclusion, he was satisfied with this Cultivation Technique, but he feared the Yu n might think he could be easily fooled by offering him inferior or redundant techniques, which he would then refuse to ept. Yu Zhengqing epted this condition, nodding, Alright, I also want to inquire how much would you sell that bicycle of yours for? Do I have a bicycle? Feng Jun was initially startled, then realized what was meant; they were referring to the agricultural vehicle. He smiled and shook his head, Brother Bao wanted to buy it, and I didnt sell it to him; do you think I will sell it to you? Without a doubt, the agricultural vehicle was more profitable than the generator, but he really couldnt stand the technological level of this realm; he did not want to waste his precious time on customer serviceI am a person intent on Cultivation.
He also did not want the other party to think he would sell anything just for moneywhat I choose to sell, I sell. Acting capriciously was the only way to make the other party treasure the opportunity to purchase more. Yu Zhengqing hesitated, considering whether he should say, As long as youre willing to sell, we can negotiate a price. For the CheMa Trading Company, such an independently moving vehicle was indeed something they were willing to obtain at any cost, but clearly, the seller was demanding quite a price.
Just as he was hesitating, the second young master of the Yu family asked very directly, Does this bicycle of yours also run on diesel? Feng Jun nced at him strangely, but thinking of the exhaust from the agricultural vehicles, he still nodded slightly, Thats right, the generator is already very fuel-hungry, and with this bike added, the burden on your Yu family will be quite heavy. What does fuel consumption matter? the second young master of the Yu family said with a disdainful smile, Id be somewhat impressed if it could consume Immortal Crystals. Feng Jun couldnt stand such unwarranted self-satisfaction, and upon hearing this, he couldnt help but snort coldly, What do you know? Diesel and Immortal Crystals are both energy sources The control and use of energy is not as simple as you think. The second young master of the Yu Family didnt mind the others attitude, his eyes lighting up at the words, Both of them are what? What source? Feng Jun looked at him with a half-smile, Both can be used as a power source to drive machinery, got it? Upon hearing this, the second young master of the Yu Family stood up abruptly, shouting loudly, and appeared extremely excited, You really know the inside story then how dare you say that what youre selling is a Formation? Feng Jun frowned, looking at the other with displeasure, Who told you that something driven by diesel cant be a Formation? The second young master of the Yu family sneered contemptuously, Only those driven by Immortal Crystals count as Formations, dont ask me how I know! Thats utter nonsense, Feng Juns voice also rose. He didnt think that a monitoring device could be regarded as a Formation, but what the other party said wasnt right either; a Formation obviously shouldnt be categorized like that, As long as it can be driven, energy conversion has nothing to do with the source of energy Ive converted diesel into Thunderous Power! The second young master of the Yu Family was initially startled by this, then he just stood there, stunned. After a while, he scoffed coldly, Complete and utter gibberish. ording to you, diesel can achieve the same things as Immortal Crystals can? Feng Jun coldly nced at him, Thats pure nonsense!
The things that Immortal Crystals could achieve were not all possible with diesel; otherwise, thered be no difference between the two, but Feng Jun was absolutely certain that a diesel generator could charge his body, and so could Immortal Crystals. Although thetter contained more energy, and could charge faster, there was no difference in the way those energy points were utilized. The second young master of the Yu Family still wanted to say more when he heard Yu Zhengqing cough lightly, Ahem, Mr. Feng seems to be rather knowledgeable about Immortal Crystals. Feng Jun nced at him, speaking with a somber face, I wouldnt dare im to be very knowledgeable, but Ive never heard that Formations can only be powered by Immortal Crystals Are you saying that what Im selling is fake goods? Upon hearing this, the second young master of the Yu Familys face turned bright red with anger, All the Formations I have seen are powered by Immortal Crystals! Feng Jun, realizing the situation, finally understood why the Yu Family had sent a young girl this time, and under the name of the second young master of the Yu Family turns out this fellow had not only seen real Formations but had also been exposed to Immortal Crystals. As such, his aggressive approach was somewhat understandable, as he believed he had the authority to do so. Since that was the case, Feng Jun couldnt be bothered to argue any further, Alright then, my generator is substandard, go look for a generator powered by Immortal Crystals, I wont sell it to you, alright? I never said your generator was substandard, the second young master of the Yu Family yelled out, You never imed it was a Formation Enough! Yu Zhengqing finally couldnt bear it anymore, snorting coldly, Whos in charge here, you or me? The second young master of the Yu Family pouted, sitting down huffily, looking rather unconvinced. Yu Zhengqing ignored him, turning to look at Feng Jun with an awkward smile, We havent discussed the price yet, and there are some disputes among the younger members of the family, but it shouldnt affect our trade, as it isnt within your stated limitations. Feng Jun took out a cigarette, lit it and took a couple of puffs before speaking thoughtfully, Alright, the dispute indeed isnt within the limit, but I might have overreacted to his words My offer stands for a trade within three days.
Three days might be a bit tight, Yu Zhengqing said with a worried face, thinking that Feng Jun still bore a grudge. Originally, he had wanted to negotiate the purchase of one machine first, to test its effectiveness before buying the other two. Now, however, Feng Jun had imposed a trading deadline, You didnt say we had to trade so quickly. The trade deadline also isnt within the limitations, Feng Jun replied expressionlessly, If you want to extend the time, its not impossible. Id really like to know, who instructed the second young master of the Yu Family to speak like this? Well Yu Zhengqing hesitated for a moment before replying with a wry smile, My niece has been exposed to simr information since she was young. The family is buying a Formation this time, so we let here along to take a look. It was a bit inappropriate for her to take someone elses ce. Feng Jun blinked, information shes been exposed to since a young age Cultivation, is it? (First update of March, requesting guaranteed monthly tickets.) Chapter 241: 241: Hundred Battles Blade Technique (2nd Update) Chapter 241: Hundred Battles de Technique (2nd Update) Feng Juns negotiations with the Yu Family didnt start off smoothly, but as time passed, things became increasingly fluid. The Second Young Master of the Yu Family had a strong aversion to Feng Jun, yet it was evident that this wasrgely the resentment of a young girl. She was quite knowledgeable about cultivation matters, considered an expert within the Yu Family, thus she couldnt help feeling somewhat proud. After being repeatedly put down by Feng Jun, she subconsciously wanted to oppose him. However, Feng Jun didnt take things seriously with her either. What was there for a grown man to quibble over with a girl? In fact, he intended to ease the rtionship between them, after all, he too wanted to learn many of the secrets of cultivation. Nevertheless, the Second Young Master clearly held a grudge against him, smiling andughing with others, but sporting an indifferent attitude whenever she saw him. Feng Jun then sought out Brother Bao to inquire about the origins of the Thousand Faces Techniquewhy had he given him such a cultivation technique? Brother Bao was quite puzzled when he heard this news. No way, just the Thousand Faces Technique the secret store of the Hundred Flowers Tower? Haha, what a mess of rumors. If anyone asks about the source of the Thousand Faces Technique, you can just mention my name. One had to acknowledge yet again the difference in those from Lord Beiyuan Mansion, their sense of responsibility far exceeded that of ordinary people. But Feng Jun told him directly, Its the Yu Family Members who said this, could it be false?
Upon hearing this, Brother Bao paused for a moment and then waved it off, No worries, in the world of martial arts, errors in transmission are not umon My Lord Beiyuan Mansion is also considered an enemy of the Hundred Flowers Tower anyway; I dont believe anyone would dare to be disrespectful. He spoke easily, but it was apparent that he was somewhattled. The next moment, he shifted the topic, When will your goods arrive? My treasures are almost here now. Feng Jun smiled, My stuff is alsoing soon, within a few days. He didnt need to go out of his way to procure the items for Lord Beiyuan Mansion. Early the next morning, he went out again in his three-wheeled farm vehicle, because everyone was now ustomed to his movements. That day, only Lang Zhen followed him, and even the Deng Family Brothers stayed in the yard to guard the house. By noon, he returned in his three-wheeler, loaded to the brim with goodsthis time, he had fully stocked Lord Beiyuan Mansions order, and even had a substantial surplus. Brother Bao was a bit puzzled as to where Feng Jun had gotten the goods from, but that was just curiosity. Over thesest couple of days, he had gotten to know the instation crews well. The day after the goods arrived, his men delivered cultivation techniques and Natural Treasures, and they finalized the transfer. Then, he set off with the instation crew, heading back to install formations in his own little courtyard and took the Deng Family Brothers with him. Feng Jun was then inventorying the items traded from Brother Bao. Items worth two thousand taels of gold were indeed not few. Although Lord Beiyuan Mansion had many cultivation techniques, there werent many basic Tun Na exercises. This made sense as the Mansion would have a few good sets of such basic exercises for cultivation, and that would suffice. Brother Bao said that many people who sent gifts to Lord Beiyuan Mansion wouldnt dare include such cultivation techniques, fearing that the Earl might take it the wrong waythinking that they either believed Lord Beiyuan didnt have such basic cultivation techniques or that theirs were superior to the Mansions. In reality, Lord Beiyuan didnt care about these techniques, because if he needed them, finding such cultivation techniques was very easy. Once, an old subordinate of his had a child whose physique was different from ordinary people and couldnt find suitable cultivation techniques. Lord Beiyuan Mansion specifically posted a request for purchase of suitable techniques, and within just two months, he got a responsewith people offering them as gifts. Unlike the basic cultivation techniques, Lord Beiyuan Mansion actually had quite a few skills and secret techniques. The cultivation techniques Brother Bao brought included one set for each type of weaponrysabers, spears, swords, and halberdsas well as three sets for exotic weapons, one set of boxing, one set of movement skills, plus two secret techniques, which were the Eagle Eye and Fiery Blood Techniques. Leaving aside the weapon skills, Lang Zhen said that the Eagle Eye and Fiery Blood Techniques were both military secrets; he himself had never learned the Eagle Eye Technique in the military, which was a technique only the ace scouts were able to cultivate. He had learned the Fiery Blood Technique, which was a secret technique that stimted the human bodys potential. Although the military version was formal and much more powerful than the underhanded Fiery Blood Techniques, its use still caused irreversible damage to the body. The Fiery Blood Technique of Lord Beiyuan Mansion was as effective as the militarys secret technique, if not stronger, with the only downside being that it had to be used inbination with pillsTurbidity Pills and Heart Cleansing Pills.
Without these two types of pills, the Fiery Blood Technique from Lord Beiyuan Mansion would cause even greater damage to the body, much worse than the military version. However, with these pills, this secret technique called the Pure-Turbid Fiery Blood Technique would cause much less damage to the body, and if treated promptly, it might not even seriously harm the foundation. This illustrates that the private goods of Lord Beiyuan Mansion were indeed much stronger than themon military items, but this was unavoidable since the two pills were very rare and could not be easily provided for wide use. However, what impressed Lang Zhen the most were the weapon skills, which he believed were also superior to those taught in the military.
` So, are the techniques used by the military utterly useless? Not exactly. What matters in the military weapon techniques is coordination. When two armies line up and sh head-to-head, the simplest manoeuvres can often be the most efficient killers. Lang Zhen certainly had a lot of thoughts on this matter. I used to hear that the doorkeeper to the Prime Minister is an official of the seventh rank, but now Ive realized that the techniques casually shown by Lord Beiyuan Mansion are beyond our imagination. Indeed, status has limited my imagination. Of the eleven techniques negotiated with Feng Jun for a thousand taels of Gold, the remaining six hundred taels were various Natural Treasures and Pills. These Natural Treasures can be enormously expensive: even the most modestly impressive ones start from dozens of taels of Gold each. Feng Jun once dug up a Sub-Spirit Green Bamboo Shoot with Lang Zhens younger sister. It was said that it could sell for fifty silver yuan in the city, while in Shuangxi Town, it would only fetch around twenty yuan. Thats the price for a Sub-Spirit Green Bamboo Shoot. What about a genuine Spirit Green Bamboo Shoot? The answer is: it starts at thirty taels of Gold! And thats only for a single-ring Spirit Green Bamboo Shoot, with one ring signifying a hundred years of growth. A two-ring, meaning two hundred years of growth, starts at a hundred taels of Gold. And dont you dare think its too expensive, because even at such prices theyre hard toe by. Without the right connections, you wouldnt even be able to purchase them. Among the Natural Treasures Brother Bao gave to Feng Jun, there was a Spirit Green Bamboo Shoot. At the base of the shoot, there was a faint white ringthat marks it as a single-ring Spirit Green Bamboo Shoot. However, because its white, the price of this Spirit Green Bamboo Shoot jumps to fifty taels of Gold. Thats because most of the rings at the base of a Spirit Green Bamboo Shoot are yellow, indicating an Earth Attribute. White signifies the Gold Attribute. Strictly speaking, this bamboo shoot should be called a One-Ring Gold Spirit Green Bamboo Shoot, due to mutation.
Feng Jun suspected that Lord Beiyuan Mansion might even have two-ring Spirit Green Bamboo Shoots, but obviously, such high-grade Natural Treasures wouldnt be easily traded awayafter all, they dontck for treasures, so why trade away the good ones? Lord Beiyuan Mansion indeed isnt in want of Natural Treasures. The goods that Brother Bao brought were valued at four hundred and eighty taels of Gold, and the remaining one hundred and twenty taels were made up with Pills. The mainstay among these were Foundation Establishment Pills and Meridian Opening Pills. Lang Zhen once craved Meridian Opening Pills, which Brother Bao readily provided in a quantity of thirty, along with other Pills for healing wounds, replenishing blood, altering appearance, and fasting. Even Turbidity Pills and Heart Cleansing Pills were among those that Brother Bao had prepared. Feng Juns haul this time was not small, and he began to seriously contemte the road map for his advancement to the Innate level. However, sharpening ones de doesnt dy the chopping of wood; he felt that while nning, he could very well start practicing his saber technique first. In fact, with so many Cultivation Techniques suddenly at his disposal, his life became exceptionally fulfilling. He chose the Mobile Phone ne as his ce of Cultivation, believing that staying too long on the Earth ne before acquiring the Immortal Cultivation Techniques was irresponsible to himself. If he lived on Earth, his body would age over time, but time in the Mobile Phone ne was at a halt; nothing there could possibly progress. In the following days, he spent the nights charging and the days Cultivating the Thousand Faces Technique and saber techniques. One of the saber techniques Brother Bao brought was named the Hundred Battles de Techniquesimple, practical, and with an extraordinary legacy. The Hundred Battles de Technique was originally created by the first Marquis of Hundred Battles. The title Hundred Battles itself needs no further exnation. The Marquis of Hundred Battles started as a schr and climbed from being an ordinary soldier to a Marquis. Initially, he faced more defeats than victories. But because he was adept at learning from his experiences, he eventually became unbeatable in battle. Someone had once tallied that starting from his entry into the army, he went through a hundred and five battles. If it werent for his untimely death in his prime due to old wounds, he might well have reached two hundred battles.
His self-developed Hundred Battles de Technique received high praise. There was also another renowned technique called the Hundred Victories de Technique, but people would often say, Hundred Victories is not as good as Hundred Battles. The Hundred Victories de Technique and the Hundred Battles de Technique were actually not essential for soldiers to master because, besides theplexity of the techniques, another important aspect was that these techniques were suited for charging into enemy lines, not for arranged troops in battle formations. This means though the techniques are excellent, they were not suitable for ordinary soldiers to master but instead were beneficial for one-on-onebat and charging through enemy lines. The Marquis of Hundred Battles, a schr turned war hero, infused his saber technique with a hint of elegance amidst its ferocity and sharpness. However, because the descendants of the Marquis of Hundred Battles were executed for conspiracy three generations deep, and the technique was not a formation-suitable one, it did not receive widespread promotion. Instead, due to the conspiracy, few people practiced it. Feng Jun developed quite a liking for this saber technique. Originally, he preferred practicing the saber first because he wanted to learn the Mystic Element Sword Technique, but now it seemed that this technique was a perfect fit for him. Three days after Brother Baos departure, just as Feng Jun finished practicing his saber technique and was about to enter his room to charge, Feifei suddenly came running over, Divine Doctor, I was in the surveince room and spotted two suspicious characters. ` Chapter 242: 242: Sudden Outburst (Asking for monthly votes to ensure a minimum) Chapter 242: Sudden Outburst (Asking for monthly votes to ensure a minimum) Ever since the Deng Family Brothers followed Brother Bao and left, Lang Zhen was the only one left in the surveince room. Later, Feng Jun borrowed two more people from the Tian Family to help watch over the surveince room during the day. Liu Feifei volunteered to guard the surveince room during the first half of the night, handing over thetter half of the shift to Lang Zhen. Lone Wolf stated that he was ustomed to lying low during the day and moving by night, so working through the night was really no big deal for him. Little did he expect that the day after she took over, an incident urred in the surveince room. Feng Jun followed Liu Feifei to the surveince room and looked at what she was pointing to, only to be startled, Youre watching with this? In his surveince room, there was actually a high-power night-vision telescope, but neither Brother Bao nor the Yu Family members were aware of its existence. Only Lang Zhen and the Deng Family Brothers knew of this device, and now there was one more person who didFeifei. Observing with the night-vision telescope was quite taxing, especially since there were many people moving around the small courtyard. It wasnt easy to spot anything out of the ordinarylet alone the eye strain involved. Yet Liu Feifei proved to be truly capable, for she had detected something amiss despite the challenging conditions. When Feng Jun looked through the telescope, he was startled again, This is three miles away?
Observing from three miles away under night-vision conditions was extraordinarily difficult due to the high demand for precision and the increased workload. Moreover, such equipment and observational capabilities were of a military grade. Feng Jun saw that, about three miles away, there were two white figures standing and talking to each other. Fortunately, the weather these past few days was excellent. Although it was a bit cold, there wasnt any wind or snow, which meant the night-vision imaging wasnt interfered with, making observations rtively easy. After watching for a while, Feng Jun was finally certain that these two people were gesturing towards the direction of his own yard. It wasnt quite midnight yet, but it was already around eleven oclock at night ording to Earth Realm time. Due to the cold weather, the night market only had about two thousand people, and most of them had already gone home. People returning home in pairs or small groups could appear anywhere, so these two could possibly be just a couple amongst them. The location where they were, by the riverside, was not a ce people usually went to at night, but who could guarantee that these two werent a couple of wild mandarin ducks? The telescope Feng Jun had purchased had a high magnification, but it still wasnt of military grade, so it wasnt possible to discern the gender of these two individuals. Feng Jun gave it some thought and then touched Liu Feifeis hair, Hmm, youve worked hard, Feifei. Go and quietly bring Uncle Lang here. Soon, Lang Zhen arrived at the surveince room. He had intended to rest up for his shiftter in the night, but now that he was called over unexpectedly, he looked extraordinarily alert and didnt show the slightest sign of fatigue. Its said that some individuals are naturally nocturnal creatures with a strong propensity for initiating action. Feng Jun pointed out the two people to him, Feifei thinks theres something wrong with them, and I agree. After observing for a while, Lang Zhen gave Liu Feifei an appreciative nce and then nodded, Shes not wrong; theres definitely something off. Do you want me to capture them? Feng Jun frowned and spoke, I have a feeling the one on the left might be an Innate Expert; his stature rises and falls. Indeed, Lang Zhens observational skills were not a bit inferior to Feng Juns, even though he didnt use the telescope often, he had noticed that the persons feet seemed to float, which was likely due to the levitation ability of an Innate Expert. He certainly knew that he was no match for an Innate Expert, Its just we dont have many other options. Divine Doctor, Im afraid youre not in a position to take on an Innate Expert right now, I should go and probe first. An Innate Expert I think I can give it a try, Feng Jun nodded, Here, I might actually be able to take him down. Then what are we waiting for? Lang Zhen looked at him in surprise, Lets just do it. Do we need to notify them first or something? Lone Wolf, although very respectful of Divine Doctor, had a naturally sharp tongue. In the army and the Escort Agency, he was straightforward, so sometimes he couldnt control his own mouth.
Feng Jun hesitated briefly before speaking again, What if theyre not harboring malicious intent? Would that not be harming the wrong people? Thats just Lang Zhens mouth twitched, and he shook his head helplessly, the Divine Doctors character was still not ruthless enough. In his view, the fact that these two people were out in the wilderness in the dead of night was provocation enough, suggesting they were courting death. On such a cold night, not returning home to sleep, what could they possibly be up to? Whether it was the military camp he once belonged to or the highly vignt Escort Bureau, encountering such suspicious hostility usually meant showing no mercyif you were lenient, you might pay an unbearable price.
Indeed, the first lesson the people of this world needed to learn was survival; to ensure ones own life, one could not be too courteous to others, and showing excessive mercy was a cardinal sin. However, Lang Zhen couldnt really say that Feng Jun waspletely wrong. After all, being a bit more magnanimous as a person was never a mistake, so he could only ask again, How about this, then? Ill go investigate quietly. Once Im certain, you can make your move, okay? Feng Jun knew the unsaid part of what Lone Wolf had meant earlier. He had to admit, the way he handled things was not as ruthless as the people from this ne. But there was no helping it; the ne where he grew up was one that ced a greater emphasis on legal systemsat least a bit more than here. The legal system here was of the having rules is better than no rules at all kind. So he could only sigh, I always feel its better to kill fewer innocents Do you have confidence in sneaking past an Innate High-Rank martial master? I truly dont have this confidence, Lang Zhen secretly sighed. An Innate High-Rank martial master He was certainly not qualified toe into contact with such beings in normal days. In this life, he had only seen Innate High-Rank martial masters three times, and two of those times were from afar. Thest time was when Luo Wendao was taken out by Feng Jun. However, he couldnt very well say that; he had to express his assurance confidently, I may not brag about other things, but speaking of hiding and disappearing, even high-rank martial masters may not be better than me, especially now at night Divine Doctor, you just rx. Feng Jun could rx? No way. Seeing Lang Zhen gather his things and walk out of the courtyard, he immediately closed the courtyard door. Picking up the high-powered binocrs, he moved along the corridor to a dark corner, and with a leap, quietly made his way onto the rooftop. The spot he chose was also carefully nned, with a slightly protruding tform that was ced right behind a searchlight. The strong light could cause a great visual contrast. At night, the darkness in this spot would be greatly magnified, making it really hard to be spotted from the outside.
Feng Jun set up the night-vision scope and took out a Barrett sniper rifle, setting it up on its stand. Although the weapon had a far range and powerful damage, the distance of one thousand five hundred meters was no joke, and he had to prepare in advance. It wasnt just about the adage of missing by a millimeter and being off by a mile; even a little breeze could significantly affect the bullets trajectory. Feng Jun had used the Barrett before and had fought his way out in a deadly ambush. His shooting skills were honed, but even at this range, he couldnt afford to be careless, especially at night. After roughly adjusting the weapon, he thought for a moment, then set up a mortar as well,ying out five shellsthough he doubted hed have the opportunity to fire more than three. The agility of martial artists in this ne was indeed a bit too high. While adjusting the mortar, he ordered Feifei in a deep voice, Lock the courtyard door from the inside. If anyone tries to force their way inter, kill without mercy! Feifei didnt have the ability to kill, but she did have the capacity to warn. Lang Zhen was an old scout, and he left the courtyard boldlythere were no secret doors to enter or exit the yard anyway. After crossing the uninhabited stretch, he began to casually stroll through the night market as if nothing had happened. After wandering around for a while, he frowned, then clutched his stomach and darted into the darkness; it looked as though he had a stomachache. Feng Juns night-vision telescope was no joke. Before long, he spotted Lang Zhens white figure carefully approaching within five or six hundred meters of those two men. At this distance, it was difficult to hear conversation clearly, but in reality, it was already quite dangerous. One should know that martial artists couldunch a surprise attack from such distances, let alone an opponent who was an Innate Expert. Lang Zhen seemed to be aware of this too. He bent over and slowed his pace, moving with extremely slow and deliberate motions. The closer he got to the opponent, the slower he moved. When he approached within two hundred meters of them, he was practically inching forward. If Feng Jun hadnt been watching him closely, it would have been impossible to detect any movement.
About ten minutester, Lang Zhen had only moved a mere ten meters or so, and there seemed to be a trend of slowing down even further. He was indeed a crafty old hand. Just for that level of patience and caution, he was trulymendable. Even Feng Jun, who was generally cautious, was getting a bit impatient. Just as he was losing patience, suddenly, catastrophe struck. From the ground, a white figure burst forth, weapon in hand, viciously attacking Lone Wolf. As for what kind of weapon it was, the night vision was unable to distinguish, but from the swinging and chopping motions, it seemed to be a de or an axe of some sort. Feng Juns reaction was top-notch. The moment he saw the other party rise to attack, he dove for the Barrett and, sighting the figure who was likely an Innate Expert in the night-vision scope, pulled the trigger. Strictly speaking, the Barrett wasnt supposed to be fired so hastily from one thousand five hundred meters away. It would take a long time to aim properly, and one would need to hold their breath: even the slightest tremor in the lungs could cause the bullet to miss by two or three meters. But Feng Jun was now a high-rank martial master himself, and it had been some time since his advancement. His bodys coordination and stability were unmatched by normal people, and his muscle memory was incredibly strong. Particrly interesting was that the Innate Expert seemed very surprised by this sudden turn of events. He just slightly leaped higher by half a meter, turning his head to the side, trying to see what exactly had happened. Of course, it was also possible that he trusted his cultivation level so much that he didnt take any protective measures. (First day of March, three updates asking for the bare minimum of monthly votes.)
Chapter 243: 243 Guns Blazing Chapter 243: Chapter 243 Guns zing Feng Jun chose to fire his gun at this moment, and of course, he did not aim at the lower half of the body. When the person jerked upwards, the Barretts bullet struck him squarely in his lower abdomen. What Feng had loaded in his gun was an armor-piercing bullet. However, the mans body was not torn apart but instead flew backward. In fact, before firing, Feng Jun had also considered what to do if the Barretts bullet could not prate the defense. After all, the Flood Dragon Silk Soft Armor he wore himself was obtained from the Innate Expert Luo Wendao. Seeing that the first shot didnt break through the opponent, he quickly fired another shot, less than a second apart. This shot also hit the target, and he even vaguely saw a spray of white mistprobably the sshing blood? The person standing with the Innate Expert was clearly taken aback, but instead of thinking of running away, he suddenly dropped to the ground. This was obviously a standard move to dodge bullets, and Feng Jun was taken aback by the sight: Could it be that someone else from the Earth Realm had arrived?
With the mans intention to dodge and his position on the ground, Feng Jun truly had no way to keep aiming; there were too many obstacles on the ground. So she stood up and leaned over to look through the night vision scope to assess the overall battle situation. Although the Barrett was also equipped with night vision, that was a scope with a very narrow field of view, which is why snipers on the battlefield are paired with observers. Fortunately, there were only three opponents in total, but unfortunately, the one in ambush seemed to have a higher cultivation level than Lang Zhen. Unable to clearly distinguish who was chasing whom in this pursuit, Feng Jun could vaguely make out from their physique that the fleeing person seemed to have only one arm. Turns out, it was Lang Zhen who was running away! But the one chasing didnt follow for long; after a few steps, he turned around and headed straight for the Innate Expert lying on the ground. From the speed, Feng Jun could vaguely guess that the person was likely an Intermediate Level Martial Masterof course, it could also be a less agile High-Rank Martial Master, or a highly agile Low-Rank Martial Master. This person seemed not to understand how the Innate Martial Master was attacked, running in a straight line toward him without any deviation. Seeing this, Feng Jun didnt hesitate and took a shot just as the figure reached the Innate Experts side and stooped to check on him, hitting the man squarely. This shot was a bit off but unluckily hit the mans thigh, causing one leg to fly off instantly. Just then, the walkie-talkie next to Feng Jun crackled, and Lone Wolfs voice came through, Im injured, both of the opponents are at least Intermediate Level Martial Artists, I cant be of much help. Just take care of yourself, Feng Jun picked up the walkie-talkie and repeated, then casually loaded an artillery shell into the cannon. Unlike sniper rifles, artillery needed to be adjusted, no matter how urately you aimed, which is why somebody with a unique gift like Zhao Zhangcheng still needed to operate familiar artillery, using the same batch of shells, to possibly hit the target on the first shot. Well, that person could simply modify the shells. But thats going off-topic. Although Feng Jun had also practiced with the artillery, his first shotnded at least two hundred meters away from the targetfeeling like the point of impact was even closer to Lang Zhen. Such a miss wouldnt have the slightest effect even if he were using a 155mm caliber cannon. Thankfully, he made adjustments in an extremely short amount of time, quickly firing two consecutive shotsthe second shell flying out even before the first one hit the ground. This time he was lucky, hitting right in the area where the three were located, especially when the first shell hadnt yet hit the ground, and the Martial Artist who had thrown himself on the ground suddenly leaped up, apparently trying to rescue the two on the ground.
Unfortunately for him, his leap coincided with the explosion of the first shell, followed by thending of the second shell. Feng Jun let out a soft breath, thankful for the hithe had nned a second adjustment and another two consecutive shots otherwise. If the second set of two consecutive shots also failed, he wouldnt have a third chance, as the opponents would have certainly run off, leaving him with no option but to try attacking with the Barrett one more time. So it turns out that five shells were enough; any more would have been useless.
There he was, firing with the Barrett and the cannon, causing a ruckus, but in the dead of night, the courtyards surroundings hadpletely exploded into chaos, with countless people rushing over. Some people shouted loudly, Divine Doctor, whats happened? Others banged on the gate loudly, Open the gate quick, or well have to climb over the wall. At that moment, Feifeis voice came through the loudspeaker. There was a slight tremor in her voice, but her enunciation was clear and her words were firm, Everyone, back off! Whoever dares to break into the courtyard, shall be killed without mercy! That such a frail little girl could resolutely shout killed without mercy showed just how much the situation had influenced her. Her voice,ing through the loudspeaker, was somewhat distorted, prompting someone to immediately curse and question what she thought she was doing. At the critical moment, it was Tian Yangni who spoke up. He yelled loudly, Stop making a fuss! Isnt that Feifeis voice? Cant you all recognize it? If she says this, there must be a reason. Just then, another gunshot rang out, and a person in the crowd outside the courtyard had their upper body blown off, hitting the ground. The crowd outside the courtyard erupted into a chorus of shocked crieshow could someone, who had been standing perfectly fine among them, suddenly be shot like that? Could it be that the Divine Doctor inside the courtyard was indiscriminately killing the innocent? At that moment, Feng Juns voice came from inside the courtyard, Tian Yangni, send two people to meet Lone Wolf about three li to the northwest. Hes been injured Never mind, youd better go in person. Upon hearing this, Tian Yangni immediately picked two people without a word, You two, follow me. Everyone else disperse. Dont stay too close to the courtyard! Indeed, for many, Feng Juns courtyard held an aura of mystery, especially the few rooms where the Divine Doctor resided. There were just too many miraculous things inside.
However, tonights events were simply too bizarre. Setting aside the strange noises from earlier, right before everyones eyes, a man was blown in half by a weapon that none could see. Moreover, considering the tone of the Divine Doctor, it seemed that themotion in the courtyard was directed at enemies three li away So, no matter how curious everyone was, they could only hold back. Even the most impetuous Yu Familys young master, after arriving in a hurry and learning the details, didnt dare take a step closer to the courtyard. The person severed in two outside the courtyard quickly became the center of attention. Although his death was tragic, most people didnt react too stronglyafter all, they were all too ustomed to life and death. Yu Familys young master even eximed in surprise, Eh, isnt this guy the sugar figurine sculptor from the market? Hearing his voice, Feng Jun spoke sternly, This man was a spy. Tian Lewen, search his body. Already crouched beside the corpse, Tian Lewen, without a word, began to search the mans body upon hearing themand. Tian Yangni left quickly and returned just as fast. He led two martial masters and brought back three people. Lang Zhen returned on his own, albeit with fresh blood stains on his chest. The amount of blood alone was enough to show that his injuries were not light. Feng Jun jumped down from the rooftop, opened the yard gate, and beckoned them inside. Four members of the Tian Family followed him in, and regarding the Yu Family, only Yu Zhengqing was allowed entrance. Lets talk about the man outside the courtyard who had been shot in half. There was nothing on his person to identify him, but strapped to his leg was a cylindrical container with three small holes at the top. It was the most malicious hidden weapon of the Wonderful Hand PavilionHematic Nails. The cylinder could spray out three steel nails smaller even than sleeve arrows, coated with potent poison. If struck, one would have to amputate the wounded limb within three breaths to have a chance of survival, else not only would the victim dissolve into a pool of blood, but anyone contaminated by that blood would suffer the same fate. Lang Zhen also possessed corpse-disintegrating powder, but that only affected corpses, whereas this weapon could dissolve living people.
Furthermore, the Hematic Nails could only be amputated if they struck non-vital areas. If they hit the chest, abdomen, or head, death was certain. Fortunately, the poisonous concoction required for the Hematic Nails was highly time-sensitive and difficult to produce, so the Wonderful Hand Pavilion did not equip them inrge quantities, only issuing them for extremely critical missions. Nheless, this weapon was infamous, and even if many in the jianghu had not seen it, they had certainly heard of it. After the Hematic Nails were found, Tian Lewen was somewhat taken aback but Yu Zhengqing was genuinely surprised. For this man to possess such a thing, he must be an elite from the Wonderful Hand Pavilions Dark Hall. How did Mr. Feng identify him? The Wonderful Hand Pavilion was primarily known for thievery, divided into the Thieves Hall, Thousand Hall, and Rope Hall. The Dark Hall was responsible forbat and assassinations. Members of this branch were characterized by theirck of distinguishing features, blending into crowds and making them difficult to identify. Feng Jun merely smiled dismissively and didnt answer his question, simply stating, Ive never been merciful to those who wish to kill me. Dont mention it anymore, Zhengqing, Tian Yangni interjected, giving Yu Zhengqing a knowing look, No one can deceive Mr. Feng. It just depends on whether the Divine Doctor wishes to be lenient or not. In the past few days, Yu Zhengqing had heard many tales of Feng Jun, including his ability to identify spies. Before this, however, he always felt that Feng was somewhat mythologizedwhat could the Tian Family possibly discern? Even when Yu Familys young masters identity was uncovered, Yu Zhengqing wasnt particrly impressed. Unmasking a little girls disguise was nothing remarkable; there were many in the jianghu with such discerning eyes. Only by witnessing this scene did he deeply realize just how extraordinary Feng Jun truly was. It was quite normal to suspect someone as a spy, apprehend them, and interrogate them. It was also not umon for some unreasonable suspects to be coerced into confessing under duress. But what did Feng Jun do? He executed the man on the spot, in full view of everyone, using an exceptionally brutal method.
Chapter 244: 244 Old Rival Chapter 244: Chapter 244 Old Rival To be fair, executing a suspected spy in front of everyone is a bit overboard. If it turns out that the person wasnt a spy, the killer, even if they were powerful and had great status, would still face some consequences. Whats crucial is that Feng Jun chose this person from the crowd and struck without hesitation. Yu Zhengqing of course knew that, thanks to the lighting fixtures, the light outside the courtyard was bright, but night could notpare to day. Who would dare to kill so boldly without utmost confidence? Of course, what was more critical to him was that Feng Jun had not killed the wrong person and that the victim was an elite from the Wonderful Hand Pavilions Dark Hall. Although the action was a bit too violentthe corpse was a ghastly sightmoving through the martial world, it seems that ruthlessness is, indeed, the righteous path. As he was pondering this, he suddenly heard Feng Jun sigh, s, I was still a bit too soft-hearted. Yu Zhengqing couldnt help but turn his head to look: if this is considered soft-hearted, what then constitutes cruelty? Would one have to be torn to pieces? However, when he looked, he was startled; it turned out Feng Jun was stitching up Lang Zhens wound, his face filled with apology.
Feng Jun was educated in literature, not medicine, and hadnt learned how to suture wounds, but even the clumsiest stitch was better than no treatment at all. Lang Zhen appeared indifferent, with only the corner of his mouth twitching asionally from pain, but his expression remained quite ordinary. The Divine Doctor must first investigate whether these people are merely passersby. It is merciful of him, and I was careless to have encountered an ambush. Only then did Yu Zhengqing realize, had Lang Zhen just gone out to investigate the situation three miles away? Feng Jun did indeed feel some guilt; it was Lang Zhen who had asked him to take action before leaving. If it werent for their conversation, Feng Jun might not have cared, but the fact proved that Lone Wolf was right. It seems that one cannot afford to be too tender-hearted when navigating the martial world. Today, thanks to Lone Wolfs vignce, he received only a minor injury. Had he actually lost his life, Feng Jun would certainly have med himself for a long time. After bandaging Lone Wolfs wound and having him take a healing pill, Feng Jun finally spoke up, Interrogate the one whos still alive. The three who attacked Lone Wolf, the Innate Expert, was dead, with half his head blown off. The one who ambushed Lone Wolf was dead too; he indeed was an Intermediate Level martial master who had cleverly hidden underground. Upon detecting Lone Wolf, he was silent for a long while before erupting in attack. Although Lang Zhen was vignt enough and had strongbat strength, he was disabled, and being ambushed like that, he was lucky to escape with only a light injury. This Intermediate Level martial master had the opportunity to continue the pursuit, but he hadnt emerged at first and instead hid underground as a hidden guard, precisely to protect the safety of those two. When Lang Zhen approached from the direction of the night market, although he took some detours, the general direction did not change much, and he was caught right on target. To protect the two, the man gave up the chase and had his leg broken by Feng Junpletely severed at the root. Suffering such an injury, it was too easy to die from blood loss, and in the Earth Realm, it would have been very difficult to save him. Yet precisely because of his intent to save his masters, he ran right into the st radius of the explosives. After his leg was severed, he took two direct hits and instantly died, not even having the chance to await his death. Only the one who was with the Innate Expert, despite also taking two sts, with the first one hitting him squarely, did not die but was just a bit concussed. When Tian Yangni and others arrived, he was still unconscious. This man was a High-Rank martial master, and upon discovery by the Tian Family members, they didnt hesitate to snap the tendons in his limbsa style of action typical of the major ns of this ne. In fact, the internal injuries he suffered were much more severe than the damage to his tendons. He seemed to realize that his situation was dire, so he sneered, Youve offended the Wonderful Hand Pavilion, what luck do you expect? Just wait for death. Wonderful Hand Pavilion? Whats that supposed to be? Yu Zhengqing snorted coldly upon hearing this. Do you really think everyone is ignorant of your dirty secrets?
He was always more moderate in his dealings, imposing yet amiable, not as aggressive as the young master of the Yu Family. That he could make such ament was definitely pointed. But the injured High-Rank martial master was surprisingly defiant, sneering in response, The small Yu Family really doesnt know whats good for them. If youre brave enough, let me escape, and Ill consider leaving a trace of bloodline for your Yu Family. Is that so? A flicker of murderous intent crossed Yu Zhengqings eyes as he spoke indifferently, Whether I spare you or not isnt up to me. Tell me, whose orders from the Wonderful Hand Pavilion are you under? Who I follow is irrelevant, the mans expression was fierce, but his voicecked strength due to his serious injuries, What matters is that youve killed a patron of the Wonderful Hand Pavilion Ha-ha, youre courting death.
At that moment, Feng Jun spoke coldly, Im not very clear about the Wonderful Hand Pavilion, but do you, the Yangshan Gu Family, really want to sever your lineage? The man was severely injured, with all therge tendons in his limbs severed and blood spewing from his mouth; his state was utterly wretched, yet his face bore an expression of defiance. This visual impact could, in fact, exert considerable pressure on the onlookerswhy on Earth was he so fearlesslyposed? However, once Feng Jun spoke, the mansplexion changed drastically, though this shift was only for an instanteous moment, still, a good number of people caught it. Suddenly, the courtyard fell silent, entering an extremely eerie state. The man quickly regained hisposure, and after a wait, he let out a coldugh, Yangshan Gu Family? Your words couldnt be more absurd Why not im its the Dang Yuanyue Family instead? Feng Jun coldly retorted, Im not familiar with the Dang Yuanyue Family, but you are certainly from the Yangshan Gu Family. Rest assured, I wont let you die too quickly The Gu Family must give me an exnation. While speaking, he turned his head to look at Tian Yangni and smiled, Is facing the Yangshan Gu Family a bit too much pressure? The Gu Family is indeed somewhat stronger than the Tian Family, Tian Yangni replied with a solemn face. Ever since the four words of Yangshan Gu Family'' were mentioned, the faces of Tian Family members didnt look too good. Both were major ns of Qingning Prefecture and knew a lot about each other. It wasnt a matter of the Gu Family being slightly stronger; rather, the Tian Family was simply no match for the Gu Family. It was only because the Tian Family had deep roots in Dongmu Province and had made connections with Luo Wendao, the Innate Expert, that the Gu Family did not want to suddenly stir up trouble, allowing both families to coexist peacefully. That was exactly why, upon confirming the identity of this man, the Tian Family members fell silent. The Gu Family was already more than the Tian Family could handle; coupled with the death of the patron of the Wonderful Hand Pavilion, the possible upheaval this incident could cause was simply too massive. However, Tian Yangni still held some confidence in Feng Jun and thus took the initiative to exin, What makes the Gu Family difficult to deal with is that they have many family members and plenty of money, with around four or five thousand direct descendants, among whom there are quite a number of martial masters, just the high-rank martial masters amount to seven or eight
Feng Jun couldnt help butugh upon hearing this, Then you might as well straight out say that the Tian Family is no match, no matter what You are beingpletely crushed in every aspect. This rxed demeanor instantly boosted Tian Yangnis confidence, and even the other Tian Family members showed a trace of embarrassment on their faces instead of resigned helplessness. So Tian Laoqi continued to exin, The Gu Family has a peculiar aspect; they excel in the cultivation of martial artists, from low level to intermediate level, from intermediate level to high-rank, its all very easy for them, with an extremely high sess rate, and they definitely have their own secret methods the Tian Family is far inferior. Feng Jun nodded in response to these words, Based on what youve said, does the Gu Family have an especiallyrge number of intermediate and low-level martial artists? Not really, Tian Yangni nodded, speaking earnestly, There are only twenty or thirty low-level martial masters, and for intermediate ones about a dozen or so. Compared to the total number of n members, the Tian Family doesnt fall short. With a helpless roll of his eyes, Feng thought that the Tian Family had only about a dozen martial masters in total; he really didnt know what they were so proud of. Of course, this was merely his internalint. In reality, when it came to the rate of sess in cultivating talents, the Tian Family truly had reason to be proud. But then Tian Yangnis face darkened slightly again, Whats most formidable about the Gu Family is that they asionally produce Innate Experts With so many high-rank martial masters, a bit of luck might yield one or two, right? In fact, the chances of someone from the Gu Family breaking through to Innate were not low at all, but Innate Experts werent cabbages that just sprung up overnight; breakthroughs couldnt just happen on a whim. Yet among martial cultivators, Innate Experts were regarded as the ultimatebat strength, strategic resources for a n. The societal status of a family with an Innate Expert as opposed to without one differed greatly. To say that an Innate Expert could defeat more than ten thousand on their own was nonsense; ants can nibble an elephant to death, and they, too, feared being surrounded. Not to mention anything else, a dozen high-rank martial masters rushing in together would force an Innate to turn tail and flee. But fleeing is not the same across the board; Innate Experts were capable of brief flights and were highly agile, making it difficult for most people to trap them. Once an Innate managed to escape, the nightmare for the pursuers would begin. Who could escape the retaliation that followed from an Innate Expert? No one could!
It would be easy to find a dozen or so high-rank martial masters to gang up on an Innate; it simply required money. But should they fail, these dozen people would have to go to the bathroom together for fear of ambush, an ordeal no one could withstand. The multitude of high-rank martial masters in the Gu Family was daunting enough, but the most terrifying aspect was that the family regrly had Innate members. Currently, the Gu Family had one Innate, and rumor had it another was on the threshold of Innate, having left to seek his opportunity; that trip had alreadysted seven or eight years. Whether he had advanced to Innate was still uncertain. However, one thing was certain, even if this individual had advanced to Innate, he wouldnt being home with great pomp and circumstance. The reason was simple: the Gu Family couldnt afford the disturbance that came with having two Innate members! Having one Innate in the family was enough to attract the attention of all the major forces. There would inevitably be some unavoidable courtesy interactions. If there were two Innate Experts, certainly the great powers would extend an invitation. Then what do you do, go or not go? Innate might be mighty, but dont forget, there are Immortals above Innate! To speak from the heart, even Mortals could potentially provoke an Innate. (Update to, summoning the minimum monthly pass for March.) Chapter 245: 245 The Wise Man Chapter 245: Chapter 245 The Wise Man Mortals amongst themselves can have the likes of princes, and when a clerks document is sent saying that the Princes Mansioncks an Innate Patron, they would like to recruit one with a generous reward. Such an invitation is not so easily refused. If a n only has one Innate, they might ignore the royal summonsafter all, that single person is the pir of the home. Moreover, reaching the Innate level in martial cultivation doesnt mean there is no further road ahead. Indeed, some might choose to indulge in life as they please, but others aim to go even further beyond the hundred-foot pole. The likelihood of achieving Martial Enlightment may be low, but having reached Innate, who would be so easily defeated? In fact, for martial cultivators aspiring to Immortality, Martial Enlightment isnt the only option, nor is it the mainstream choice. The true mainstream approach is to find ones own serendipity and thus be an Immortal. For example, what Tian Yangni and Lang Zhen are doing is exactly this. Innate Experts can also look for their own serendipity, and although they might be older, the risks reduce significantly when wandering the world. Moreover, once they reveal their cultivation level, its easier to gather information. In short, the Gu Family currently has one Innate at home, and its not ruled out that there could be a second, just that theyre not returning home. Facing such an adversary is indeed a headache for the Tian Family.
An Innate? Feng Jun sneered disdainfully, Ive killed more than one Innate. He nced at Tian Yangni again, Bright and early tomorrow, send someone to inform the Gu Family. Have their Innatee here and exin clearly what exactly is going on daring to harm Old Lang, the Gu Family really has the gall! This Tian Yangni showed a troubled expression. The Tian Family had no shortage of brave men, and there were certainly those who would dare to make the trip, even to the domineering Gu Family. But designating an Innate toe to a riverbank and exin something was a direct challenge to an Innates dignity. If the Gu Family killed that person and hung them up at the door, the Official Government wouldnt even question it. The dignity of the Innate is not to be insulted; even the princes mansion would not dare to do such a thing, so how could the minor Tian Family presume to do it? The Tian Family Disciples were not afraid to sacrifice their lives, but it was quite unnecessary to actively seek death. Just as he was hesitating, Yu Zhengqing coughed lightly, Ahem, Mr. Feng If you can ensure that this thief is indeed from the Gu Family, my Yu Family will help you with this matter, we might even join you in dealing with the Gu Family. Facing the Gu Family, I can manage on my own, Feng Jun outright refused. His nature had always been such that he preferred to do things himself rather than owe favorsunless someone recognized his abilities and wanted to tter him. It was also because of his character that he struggled to make headway long after graduation. He simply made a solemn deration, If this person doesnt belong to the Gu Family, everything in this courtyard, I will give to you. The fellow from the Gu Family sneered, Everything how much could that possibly be worth? To his surprise, Yu Zhengqing pped his hands and said briskly, Since the Divine Doctor has such confidence, Im put at ease. If the Gu Family dares collude with Wonderful Hand Pavilion, let them await a life of fleeing However, what if the Gu Family members donte? Not only must it be someone from the Gu Family whoes, but it must also be that Innate, Feng Jun said sternly, I give him three days. If he doesnt show up, dont me me for rooting out his Gu Family entirely. Yu Zhengqing heard the phrase root out entirely and couldnt help but twitch at the corners of his mouth. The Yu Family ran the CheMa Trading Company and was no stranger to various Jianghu tactics. The real head of the CheMa Trading Company knew even more. Yet, the thought of rooting out an entire n with thousands of direct rtives was somewhat chilling Especially chilling since that n damn, had Innate experts. What Yu Zhengqing didnt know was that Feng had long had a feud with the Gu Family, and now with Lang Zhen injured, he felt even more remorseful. Having tested the power of firearms, why not test the power of tonnes of explosives? However, the injured member of the Gu Family couldnt withstand the pressure and shouted, I am not from the Gu Family! What is your intention by pressing me so hard?
Feng Junughed angrily, I havent asked what your intentions are, yet youre questioning mine? Dont be in such a hurry to deny it; there are many ways to test kinship. Your familys Innate will understand how to write regret if they insist on denying it. The injured mans face changed color again and again until finally, he roared lowly, What on Earth do you want to do? Hearing this, Tian Yangni couldnt hold back any longer. He stepped forward and with a lift of his hand pped the man hard across the face. Boy, youre pretty arrogant. Did we force your Gu Family into Wonderful Hand Pavilion? Did the Divine Doctor invite you here? Now youre actually asking what the Divine Doctor intends to do Do you really think all the justice in the world is on your side?
He had already decided to cling to Feng Juns thigh; the hesitation before was just a bit troubled by the mans reputationafter all, the Tian Family and the Gu Family were not on the same level, and if the Divine Doctor changed his mind midway, the Tian Family truly wouldnt be a match for the Gu Family. This kind of thing was not without precedent. After all, the Gu Family had enormous influence. If they were willing to submit to the Divine Doctor, the Tian Family could indeed be sacrificed. In reality, just by letting the Gu Family go, the Tian Family would face endless troubles. But the Divine Doctor had no intention of making concessions, and the Yu Family was eager to try their luck without any ambiguity. Under such circumstances, if Tian Yangni did not understand the importance of taking the opportunity to show their mettle, it would be in vain to have the status of a n elder. At the very least, Feng Jun was very satisfied with his performance, Be careful, dont kill him. Weve already searched him. Its hard for him to die if he wanted to, Tian Yangni bared his teeth in a grin, speaking coldly, Knowing that my Tian Family is responsible for the security yet repeatedly causing trouble, do you really think the Tian Family members are all dead? The injured party really didnt take the Tian Family seriously, believing the Gu Family could easily crush the Tian Family. It was only because the cost would be high and not necessarily worth it that they had not yet acted, not to mention that he was also from the Wonderful Hand Pavilion. With both identitiesbined, he fully had the right to say: What is the Tian Family worth? However, at this moment, his main opponent was not the Tian Family, but Feng Jun! He had been very arrogant just now, but in fact, including the Wonderful Hand Pavilion, no one would underestimate Feng Jun being able to kill an Innate Expert in a direct confrontation was already a very terrifying capability. It was precisely because of this that the patron of the Wonderful Hand Pavilion chose to stand in the distance to watch, rather than approaching to observe closely. As of now, with another Innate Expert having died at Feng Juns hands, he was to be taken even more seriously. This individual wouldnt care much for the Yu Family, but he had to take Feng Juns stance seriously. Therefore, he heaved a sigh and spoke up decisively, Alright then, I am from the Gu Family, so what? I left Yangshan when I was very young and havent had much contact with my family.
Blood rtion tests cannot be faked. With the other party insisting on such actions, continuing to deny it would be meaningless and could only anger them further. Upon hearing this, Feng Jun let out a coldugh, Now you remember to clear your name? Its toote! Alright, I have some inside information to share, the man was quite unyielding. Once he admitted his identity, he immediately corrected his attitude, This matter isnt significantly rted to the Gu Family. If you can spare the Gu Family, Im willing to reveal every detail. Tian Yangni upon hearing these words, raised his hand and delivered another p, Whats all this your excellency talk? The Divine Doctor is so esteemed dont you even know how to show proper respect? Fine then, Divine Doctor, the man spoke without emotion, If you are willing to spare the Gu Family, I will tell you everything without reservation. Yu Zhengqing could not help but snort coldly at these words, Beautifully said, but arent you just afraid to die? If the Wonderful Hand Pavilion is full of people like you, its no wonder they cantpare to the Hundred Flowers Tower. Who says Im afraid to die? The man gave him a cold nce, then turned to Feng Jun, I am willing to fully cooperate, not to seek life, but to seek a swift death, as long as your honor Divine Doctor spares the Gu Family. This kind of determination to die was rare in the current Earth Realm, but in this ne, it was fairlymon everyone was ustomed to life and death, as it was just the way things were. In a society that values morality and responsibility, a tarnished reputation could indeed be more terrifying than death itself. No one is unafraid of death, but as long as ones death is meaningful, it no longer matters. Sparing the Gu Family Feng Jun pondered for a moment. Actually, if the Gu Family was willing to cooperate, he might not necessarily make things difficult for them. Sending an entirerge n of thousands to their demise without differentiation seemed a bit cruel. However, when he turned his head and saw Lang Zhen meditating and healing not far away, he was reminded that showing mercy was unwise. He could not help but inwardly ridicule himself, thinking that he indeed had a short memory for the blows he received. So he stated coldly, I dont know what youre going to say, and the value of this information might not be worth sparing the Gu Family.
In his view, the other party would likely bargain, but little did he expect the man to nod in agreement straight away, Well then, perhaps Divine Doctor can make a judgment after hearing the message? This was handing over the initiative to the opponent the value of the information, you decide for yourself. You are quite clear-headed, Feng Jun nodded. Truth be told, he liked tomunicate with such people where no one ys tricks and straightforward talking is preferred. In many instances, ying tricks does not bring any reward but onlyplicates matters. On this ne, the key to solving problems is still the strength of ones martial prowess. After all the effort spent on ying various schemes, once discovered, matters still resort to martial force whats the fun in that? Without the tricks, everyone saves time and effort, and it can prevent infuriating the opponent and causing more serious consequences. Unfortunately, many fail to see even this simple truth, hoping to gain more through such cleverness. But the injured man was wise, understanding that the key to deciding the oue lies in martial might of course, he also had to gamble that the Divine Doctor was someone who kept his word. Feng Jun indeed was such a person, I am not particrly interested in annihting your entire Gu Family. Just dont force my hand. The man nodded, then looked around, Then, please, Divine Doctor dismiss the unrted parties. Chapter 246: 246: Taiyi Tun Na (Seeking Monthly Votes) Chapter 246: Taiyi Tun Na (Seeking Monthly Votes) All unrted individuals were asked to leave, only Lang Zhen, Tian Yangni, Feifei, and Yu Zhengqing remained. The Yu family actually counted as unrted too, but since Yu Zhengqing had earlier volunteered to take on a considerable role, Feng Jun wouldnt leave him without a reward. Thus, he indicated that if Yu wished to listen, he could stay. Although Yu Zhengqings cultivation level wasnt high, he was in charge of the Yu familys CheMa Trading Company. Facing him, even high-rank martial masters had to pay their respects. He was truly a man of responsibility. He immediately stated, If you think Im suitable to listen, then Ill certainly eavesdrop. He was well aware that sometimes, not knowing was better than knowing. But considering the current circumstances the Yu family truly had nothing to fear. Now the representative of the Gu family began his ount. It turned out that the people from Treasures Pavilion didnt initiallye here for Feng Jun. Some time ago in a certain ce in Fushan Countythe exact location was unclear to the Gu family representative, it was just something he had heard from the Pavilion. Reportedly, there was a small n in that ce, a very small n, with only fifty or so members. Because of uneven distribution in a family division, their wealth was exposed, and they were said to possess spiritual objects. They requested the official government to arbitrate the matter. But this arbitration turned out to be quite significant. As the matter kept escting, everyone realized this small n had profound foundations. That led to all kinds of forceful plundering. The biggest share was seized by the official government. However, that official was particrly greedy, nning to dedicate a portion to his superiors but never considering sharing any profits with his subordinates. Once the subordinates grumbled, the news reached the ears of the people at Wonderful Hand Pavilions Thieves Hall.
Subsequently, the people from Thieves Hall made their move. After seeding, they discovered the treasures were far more valuable than anticipated. To prevent any idents, they had to arrange for the official to identally die. Regrettably, soon after, individuals from Thieves Hall met their own idents. Overwhelmed by a gang of petty thieves in an ambush, they perished, and their loot was raided and emptied. The Pavilion, home to numerous factions on guard against potential insider theft, had been closely monitoring this wealth. When their watchers couldnt contact their own, they swiftlymenced an investigation. Once that gang of petty thieves got their hands on the treasures, they knew they had stirred up trouble and scattered to flee. But how could they possibly escape the pursuit of professionals? In the end, the treasures were recovered one by one, but the people who had gotten their hands on the only two sets of cultivation techniques remained unfound. It wasnt until recently that Wonderful Hand Pavilion detected the whereabouts of this person and sent people out to capture him. They caught the man, but he stubbornly imed he had sold the cultivation techniquesspecifically, he got a good price for the Mystic Element Sword Technique, well-known for its fame. This scoundrel, who had gotten the cultivation techniques and was the leader of the thieves, was not only brutal but also defiant. Knowing that the people of Wonderful Hand Pavilion wouldnt spare him, after confessing to everything, he took advantage of a moment of carelessness on their part and resolutelymitted suicide. Wonderful Hand Pavilion continued to investigate the whereabouts of the cultivation techniques, andter they learned that they may have been acquired by the Gu Familys Thirteenth Young Master. Afterward, they sent this person from the Gu family to negotiate, hoping to buy back those two sets of cultivation techniques, only to learn that the Thirteenth Young Master had been missing for a long timealong with him, other members of the Gu family and his own attendants had also disappeared. Such matters are easy to investigate. The Gu family could lie, but some attendants of the Thirteenth Young Master were personally trained and hired by him; their families could be approached to learn the truth. Thus, Wonderful Hand Pavilion confirmed that the information was true, and most crucially, they learned from the Gu family that the Thirteenth Young Master had indeed obtained the Mysterious Primordial Saber Technique and another manual but hadnt had the chance to send them home. The actions of the Gu Familys Thirteenth Young Master had always been high-profilein fact, there are few in the Gu family who keep a low profile, but as for dressing in various bright-colored tight-fitting outfits and going out, fearing that others wouldnt notice him, he was on his own. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing bright blue tight-fitting clothes. His whereabouts before this were also rtively easy to track; he surely couldnt have left Qingning Prefecture. So Wonderful Hand Pavilion cast out their forces to conduct an extensive investigation, aiming to find out who had made a move on the Gu Familys Thirteenth Young Master. This investigation went on for quite some time without yielding any results, until someone from Xiyin City in the prefecture came forward to report that there was a group near Mount Zhige possessing mysterious treasures. Although the renown of Wonderful Hand Pavilion was nowhere close to that of Hundred Flowers Tower, they shared a vice that even the Tower would be ashamed of: an obsession with pursuing treasuresthey simply couldnt bear to hear the word treasures. If the one possessing the treasures was someone from a major force, Wonderful Hand Pavilion wouldnt dare to covet foolishly, but if it wasnt some formidable character, they would definitely try every means to obtain the treasures.
Therefore, Wonderful Hand Pavilion sent people here, and then, at nighttime inside the small courtyard, Feng Jun captured and killed them. However, even though the men were killed, the situation on Mount Zhige was reportedthe presence of treasures that couldnt be described in words. In fact, Wonderful Hand Pavilion harbored considerable resentment towards the killing of their own. If given a chance, they wouldnt mind seeking revenge. But upon investigation, they found themselves in a difficult positionthe individual known as Divine Doctor was quite an enigma.
So, for the time being, they could only maintain surveince until one of their patrons became avable. This patron wasnt necessarily set on opposing Feng Jun. First, he wanted to thoroughly understand who the Divine Doctor was, what kind of support he had behind him, and then he would determine the next move. Moreover, if they did have to make a move, it wouldnt just involve a single Innate expert and several martial mastersthere would certainly be backup. Even a lion uses its full strength when hunting a rabbit, let alone facing a mighty person who has in an Innate Expert? The reason Wonderful Hand Pavilion sent an Innate was to ensure their own basicbat power, to avoid beingpletely vulnerable to ughter. When Feng Jun heard the phrase Mystic Element Sword Technique, he felt a bit dizzycould it actually be rted to that infamous case? The subsequent statement of the other party was essentially a note: it really was that incident. Lang Zhen couldnt help but feel shaken upon hearing this; he had risked everything to kill Gu Familys Thirteenth Young Master and his group, and now he had provoked the Wonderful Hand Pavilion? Fortunately, he was currently healing his wounds with Tun Na, and since he always maintained hisposure, his face showed no sign of disturbance. However, as the person in question was inwardly muttering, Yu Zhengqing raised an objection, Though the Mystic Element Sword Technique is rare, someone who is willing to put in the effort can always find it. The scope of the Wonderful Hand Pavilion shouldnt be so limited, should it? The member of the Gu Family did not wish to answer this question, but evidently, he had to give a satisfactory response to the other party. So, he answered reluctantly, The Pavilions stance is that the original manuscript of the Mystic Element Sword Technique has been damaged. However, personally, I think that since there are two copies of the technique, its very likely that the other one is of higher value. Feng Juns eyes narrowed, Whats the name of that other technique?
What its called Im not clear on that, the Thirteenth Young Master never told the family, replied the man with an expressionless face, I only know its a breathing exercise technique. Thats no surprise, Yu Zhengqing nodded in sudden realization, A good breathing exercise technique is not something money can buy. A technique on par with the Mystic Element Sword Technique, how could it be inferior? The Yu Family valued fundamental techniques greatly. Strictly speaking, Lord Beiyuan also wished to value them, but for the Earl to acquire a fundamental technique superior to his own was practically impossible. Yet, Feng Jun nced at him and asked, Such as which technique? Such as the Five Elements True Qi Breathing Technique, the Chaos Unified Qi Technique, Yu Zhengqing answered unaffectedly, There are also rumors that the most primitive Taiyi Breathing Technique can point directly to the realm above Innate. Feng Juns brows furrowed as he muttered softly, The Taiyi Breathing Technique? What a pity, it wasnt the Tai Chi Breathing Technique. However, since its mentioned alongside the Mystic Element Sword Technique, the Tai Chi Breathing probably wouldnt be too far off from this Taiyi Breathing. Putting this concern aside, he raised another question, In Xiyin City, who informed the Wonderful Hand Pavilion that we had spiritual objects? Actually, we had already received the news, but just didnt have the time to send someone over, the man was indeed forting, but then, an odd expression surfaced on his face, The informant was, in fact, someone you know Indeed, it wasnt an outsider; the whistleblower to the Wonderful Hand Pavilion was a Xuanwu Colonel from the County Soldiers, named Zhao Huajing. This man was also from the Zhao Family fortress and was one of the three martial masters. Having learned of the tragedy that befell his family, he hated that he was powerless to avenge them himself, so he exaggerated the situation at Mount Zhige to the Wonderful Hand Pavilion. Feng Jun nced at Tian Yangni and asked impassively, A Xuanwu Colonel can you handle him?
That will require the right opportunity Its not feasible to act rashly in the military camp, Tian Yangni replied, frowning, But I can assure you, that man is as good as dead unless he stays forever in the camp and never ventures out, then he might have a slim chance of survival. At that moment, Lang Zhen, who had been healing with his eyes closed, spoke up, The County Soldiers undergo a spring and autumn inspection every year. He did have a bond with his fellow soldiers, but today he had narrowly escaped death himself, so he couldnt afford to care too much about that now. Spring and autumn inspection? Yu Zhengqings eyes lit up upon hearing this, On this matter, my Yu family can try toe up with a solution. Divine Doctor, would you entrust this to us? Discuss it with Lao Tian, Feng Jun replied, undisturbed, Regarding the Zhao Family fortress, Lao Tian assured me there would be no future troubles Zhao Huajing acting this way is also disrespectful to the Tian Family. Upon hearing this, Tian Yangni couldnt help but inwardly grumble, Divine Doctor, if you dont want to owe a favor, that doesnt mean you have to wash your hands of the matterpletely, does it? However, outwardly, he had to show righteous indignation, Such a treacherous viin deserves death! Yu Zhengqingughed heartily, Our families are connected by marriage, and since you have this intention, the Yu Family will naturally provide as much help as we can. Tian Yangni nced at him and then involuntarily cast a look at Lang Zhen who was not far away, a sense of foreboding beginning to dawn on him. This Yu Zhengqing he couldnt have guessed something too, could he? As he pondered this, Feng Jun turned his gaze back to the man, Youre from the Gu Family, how did you enter the Wonderful Hand Pavilion? Also, I must trouble you to exin a bit about the Pavilions situation. Upon hearing this, the mansplexion turned deathly palewhatever he feared hade to pass. (End of update, calling for the monthly vote guarantee for March.)
Chapter 247: 247: Gu Familys Innate Expert Chapter 247: Gu Familys Innate Expert The member of the Gu Family hesitated for a long time but eventually exined how he had entered the Wonderful Hand Pavilion. It turned out he followed one of the Gu Family disciples who had absconded with a Half-step Innate. When the nearly Innate-level expert left the Gu Family, he took two disciples and two servants; this man was one of them. Later in jianghu, they encountered the head of the Wonderful Hand Pavilions branch, who ushered them into service at the Pavilion. Upon entering the Wonderful Hand Pavilion, the Half-step Innate held a Guest Elder status, akin to a senior manager,ing and going as he pleased, with neither side having much in the way of obligations or duties. However, soon thereafter, with the Pavilions assistance, the Half-step Innate progressed to full Innate statusa position beyond what a Guest Elder was entitled to. The newly advanced Innate dered, I can serve as a patron for the Wonderful Hand Pavilion, and that shouldnt be a problem, right? Being a patron wasnt just about doing a job; it was more like being a partner or shareholder, requiring no effort in normal times and just enjoying the dividends. However, should thepany face trouble, they must provide the necessary assistance, contributing money or exertion as needed. But the Pavilions people didnt agree; choose to be a protector or an Elder, they said. An Elder was akin to being part of thepanys senior management and board members, unable to escape responsibility if thepany faced trouble.
The role of a protector was even more resolute, involving not just the Gu Familys Innate Expert himself but akin to a strategic partner; if thepany had issues, the entire Gu Family would face the consequencesat least his branch of it would. In the end, the Gu Familys Innate chose to be an Elder, agreeing to serve for twelve years with terms to be renegotiated upon expiration. However, during a battle three years ago, the Innate from the Gu Family perished. And this disciple who had followed him, who had only recently risen to the Intermediate Level as a martial master, had received special consideration and advanced to High-Rankst yeara testament to how significant the Yangshan Gu Familys influence was, as even the Wonderful Hand Pavilion didnt want to offend them too much. His being dispatched this time was because the matter involved Thirteenth Young Master and also because the Pavilion hoped that, in case of trouble at Qingning Prefecture, he could help mediate with the Gu Family. In short, the higher-ups of the Gu Family were fully aware that there was someone from their family in the Wonderful Hand Pavilion willing tomunicate privately with them. In fact, such situations are not umon in major ns. Being a major n, they must learn to hedge their bets, not putting all their eggs in one basket for the sake of the familys continuity. The Wonderful Hand Pavilions reputation is quite poor, considered a rat crossing the street by many, but their methodspared to those of the Hundred Flowers Tower are rtively mild, not inciting rage or hatred from heaven and men. The Gu Family member had initially chosen to serve the Wonderful Hand Pavilion for the chance to advance to Innate status, a perfectly understandable motivenothing is more important for a cultivator than improving their realm, especially when it involves breaking through to the Innate realm. Therefore, even if the news of his service to the Wonderful Hand Pavilion were to leak, others would not be justified in ming the entire Gu Familyafter all, this person had already left the Gu Family; it was his own choice. Certainly, for the Gu Family, such news was better kept under wraps; that went without saying. Therefore, the Yangshan Gu Family would not publicize this matter. Indeed, following the demise of the Innate, the n was inclined to deny any association with this High-Rank martial master. This man was also prepared to never return to the Gu Family in his lifetime, hence he stubbornly refused to acknowledge his Gu surname. But when Feng Jun revealed he intended to act against the Gu Family without requiring evidence, the man couldnt keep hisposurehis chance to return home was lost, and if he dragged the family into this as well, his life would be a total failure. Faced with such pressure, he cleanly admitted his identity, only asking for a swift death. As for the damage to the Wonderful Hand Pavilions interests? Heh, what did that have to do with him? If it werent for the branchs initial recruitment, the Gu Family might still be maintaining the foundation of two Innate Experts. In a society where the concept of family is deeply ingrained, many people hold this perspective. After hearing his story, Feng Jun asked two more questions before nodding slightly, All right, since youre being straightforward, I wont hide it from you either What is the name of the current Innate in your Gu Family? Where does he live? I want all his information.
Upon hearing this, the Gu Family Warriors face immediately changed, Why do you ask that? Arent you full of honest words? Feng Jun nced at him, his tone turning slightly displeased, Im asking this, of course, because I n to deal with him. Youre not keeping your word! The Gu Family Warrior spat out a mouthful of blood in anger, You said you wouldnty a hand on the Gu Family! I merely promised not to target the old and young of the Gu Family, Feng Jun pointed out the w in the others logic, speaking calmly, but the way your Gu Family acts, I always find a bit disagreeable. Dont believe me? Ask Yu Zhengqing how egregious your attitude was just now.
Upon hearing this, a hint of a smile appeared on Yu Zhengqings stern face, Right, I was so frightened that I almost knelt and begged for mercy, hoping that some people would spare my Yu Familys bloodline. There are no good hands in a fight, no kind words in an argument, the Gu Family Warriors chest heaved rapidly as he suppressed his anger, attempting to persuade the other party to change their mind, If I hadnt made threats, wouldnt I be a sinner to my n? Yu Zhengqing couldnt help butugh mockingly upon hearing this, So in your eyes, my Yu Family is just an object to be threatened? Speaking like this, theres no way to have a proper discussion, said the Gu Family Warrior, not wanting to get trapped in such a dispute and so he emphasized again, Ive made it very clear that my actions have nothing to do with the Gu Family Ive even revealed the secrets of the Wonderful Hand Pavilion, and this is how you act? Yu Zhengqing snorted coldly and nced at Feng Jun, no longer speakingnot that he had nothing to say, but as a supporting role, he couldnt overshadow the leading figure. The mistakes made by the second young master of the Yu Family were not ones he wouldmit. Feng Jun nodded slightly, It is precisely because you spoke honestly that I decided to spare the Gu Family from trouble and only pursue one persons responsibility I highly appreciate your cooperation. But this has nothing to do with his lordship, the Gu Family Warrior became even more anxious upon seeing Feng Juns attitude, which was far more important to him than Yu Zhengqings, Right now, the Gu Family only has that one Innate Expert. Feng Jun looked at him expressionlessly, I believe that with an Innate Expert in power, the Gu Familys youngsters will sooner orter prey on the locals, ultimately causing a disaster A Gu Family without an Innate Expert is a good Gu Family. Tian Yangni kept nodding, The Divine Doctor is right, the actions of the Gu Family have indeed been problematic, and we have long suffered because of them. With a puh, the Gu Family Warrior spat out a mouthful of blood, You, you Before he could finish, he fainted from fury. It was only then that Yu Zhengqing spoke again, The Innate Expert of the Gu Family is called Gu Maoyuan, I do have some general information on him After listening to Yu Zhengqings detailed ount, Feng Jun barely smiled and said, Lets release the news first, saying weve caught a Gu Family scion who might be in cahoots with the Wonderful Hand Pavilion. Additionally, hang the heads of these three out Who really is this Innate Expert?
Yu Zhengqings eyebrows rose slightly, This is the infamous Soul Capture Spike, the tattoo on his left hand between thumb and forefinger is his signature Yang Ni, I am not wrong, am I? It should be Soul Capture Spike, Tian Yangni answered gravely, pausing for a moment before continuing, The Divine Doctor doesnt know much about Innate High-Rank Martial Masters To speak honestly, these people do not even deserve to be remembered by the Divine Doctor. He and Yu Zhengqing were not the same; to him, there was no surprise that the Divine Doctor did not recognize Soul Capture Spike. What were Innate High-Rank Martial Masters in the eyes of a Cultivator? Indeed, Soul Capture Spike was quite infamous among Innate High-Rank Martial Masters; unpredictable and ruthless, there had been spection that he was an enforcer for the Official Government, others thought he was a scion from a major family who had been stripped of his inheritance. Of course, some believed he might be a member of the Wonderful Hand Pavilion, and now, the third theory had been confirmed. Besides being ruthless, this man had another characteristiche was rather effeminate and liked to strike from the shadows. However, Yu Zhengqing pointed out that if we were to speak of effeminacy, Gu Maoyuan was a step above Soul Capture Spikethe Gu Familys Innate Expert was taciturn and secretive; ordinary people rarely knew what he was thinking, and even if he nned to scheme against someone, it would be after he made his move that others would realize it. Tian Yangni affirmed this statement; because Gu Maoyuans emotions were not apparent and he always wore a deadpan expression, the Tian Family was highly cautious of his actions. In Tian Yangnis words: Youre already an Innate Expert, why keep such a stern face all the time? If you show your emotions, who could do anything to you anyway? An hour passed by the end of the interrogation, and in the end, Feng Jun did not kill the Gu Family Warrior. He was waiting to lure Gu Maoyuan toe over; indeed, this time he truly intended to eliminate the Gu Familys Innate Expert. The Gu Family had already caused him trouble twice, with the first being an unprovoked disaster and the second even resulting in Lang Zhen getting injured.
If you deceive me once or twice, the fault lies with you; deceive me thrice, and the fault lies with me! However, Tian Yangni cautiously requested: could this man be turned into an imbecile? Our conversation was overheard by him quite a bit. This was still ack of confidence, fearing that if the Gu Family rescued this man, it would spell disaster for the Tian Family. Feng Jun was rather averse to such action because he thought the man was a rogue and should be given a quick death. Moreover, tampering so overtly was akin to admitting fear of the Gu Family. But in the end, he agreed to Tian Yangnis requestliving in this world, one cannot always be so headstrong. Although the Tian Family was seeking his help, they were still in a partnership for now, and he had to consider their feelings. But he firmly stated that he would not take action himself, Whether you make him dumb or not, thats the Tian Familys affair. I still maintain what I said, just dont kill him He will surely die, but not now. Yu Zhengqing, however, had taken in the entire scene and mused to himself: The Divine Doctors confidence is truly immeasurable. Consequently, he also made up his mind about a few things. The next morning, outside Feng Juns courtyard, three heads were hung up: the spy, the Dark Hall assassin, and Soul Capture Spike. The first two were one thing, but the third, despite having his skullcap ripped off, was the widely-known Soul Capture Spike, who had been causing havoc in the surrounding counties for nearly twenty years. Indeed, there were many who recognized this head. The following afternoon, a group of people arrived at Mount Zhige, seeking an audience with Feng Jun.
Chapter 248: 248: Yuan Guangmi Family Chapter 248: Yuan Guangmi Family The group consisted of about fifteen or sixteen individuals, including eight martial artists, two at high-rank, two at intermediate level, and four at entry-level; the rest were all martial artists. It was quite apparent that among this group, the high-endbat strength was skewed, with an equal number of martial masters and martial artists, including as many as two high-rank martial masters. The Tian Family blocked the neers but also recognized their identityit was the Mi Family from Yuanguang Prefecture. The Mi Family rose to prominence through their trading business, and although the number of direct rtives was fewerpared to the Tian Family, they had many small ns and forces as vassals because of their merchant activities, which gave them significantly greater strength and connections than the Tian Family. The visitors were polite, first asking if the severed head was that of the Soul Capture Spike, before expressing their desire to meet with the person in charge. Feng Jun met with them and stated explicitly, My time is quite limited, so if you have important business, just speak directly. The representative from the Mi Family, a high-rank martial master, was forthright, expressing a wish to take the head and body of Soul Capture Spike and asking Mr. Feng to name his price. Feng Jun was displeased upon hearing this, his expression darkened, Until now, I still have not figured out what the Soul Capture Spikes surname is Could it be Mi? Upon hearing these words, Master Mi could only respond vaguely, The Mi Family has a grudge against Soul Capture Spike. If you have knowledgeable people by your side, you might wish to inquire about it. Given his attitude, it seemed that the Mi Family had some private grudges with Soul Capture Spike that were inconvenient to speak of.
But Feng Jun was not one to indulge such behavior. He made his position very clear, I dont have spare time to waste on matters unrted to me. If you want to speak, speak. If not Old Lang! Lang Zhen had been injured the day before yesterday, and although he had not been hit in a vital area, he was still not at his best, What are your instructions, Divine Doctor? Fetch one hundred silver yuans, Feng Jun ordered indifferently, Consider it travel expenses for our friends here. This type of gesture was quite popr in ancient Huaxianot just in official circles, but among the jianghu folk as well. When passing warriors found themselves short on funds, they could seek emergency aid from the jianghu from local residents. For a local to maintain their reputation, they indeed had to offer some support, giving more to those with greater fame and less to those with less renown. This ne had a simr customwhen traveling abroad, it wasmon to encounter unexpected situations. However, unlike in the Earth Realm, here the emergency aid from the jianghu ced great emphasis on strength; those with little fame who wished to freeload would merely be volunteering to work at the ck Mine Mountain. So the money Feng Jun offered did carry some meaning, but strictly speaking, it really wasnt emergency aid from the jianghu; he was using it to signify rejectionif Ive made youe here for nothing, here, take this money for your round trip. One hundred silver yuans was not a small sum, even though there were eight martial artists among them; how much could they possibly spend traveling to and from Yuanguang Prefecture? Lang Zhen showed no hesitation and quickly brought out the silver yuans, twenty in each pouch, a total of five pouches, which he ced on the table. The high-rank martial master from the Mi Family sighed and shook his head as he looked at the five pouches of silver yuans on the table, then let out a helpless, bitterugh, Mr. Feng, youve misunderstood. My Mi Family really has no other choice Its an embarrassing matter I cant speak of. I didnt say I wanted you to speak, Feng Jun spoke earnestly, and I have no interest in hearing about it My point is, you can take the silver yuans and leave. The martial artist from the Mi Family understood the logic wellthey approached on their own initiative without exining themselves; should he have to inquire? As expected of someone who could y the Soul Capture Spike, he was truly overwhelmingly strong. The attitude was certainly not friendly, but offering silver yuans indicated no intent to make enemies. With a bow, the Mi Family martial artist said, Mr. Feng, I heard that the second master of the Yu Family is here; may I have him vouch for me? Thats for you to decide, Feng Jun replied, picking up his teacup, leisurely sipping tea, After you leave my courtyard, youre free to go wherever you wish Just remember to take the silver yuans with you. The Mi Family originally did not want to ept the silver yuansit wasnt about the amount, but the connotation was somewhat insulting. You conduct yourself with propriety, but does my Mi Family not have status and reputation? Are we so petty? However, for some reason, faced with Feng Juns nonchnt demeanor, they really didnt dare to outright refuse.
So with another bow, he said, It seems Mr. Feng still has some misunderstandings about the Mi Family May I go see the second master of the Yu Family? Feng Jun, holding his teacup aloft, looked at him coldly from the side, Whether you look for Yu Zhengqing or not, what does that have to do with me? Seeing this, the martial artist from the Mi Family didnt say another word, quickly picked up the silver yuans, stood up, bowed, and took his leave, inwardlymenting that they had been too hasty and had not investigated this Mr. Feng thoroughly enough. It wasnt until he had left the courtyard and the cold wind blew against him that he realized his back was soaked with sweat
Not long after Feng Jun sent the visitors off, Yu Zhengqing requested an audience. The Yu Family ran a Trading Company, and the Mi Family were merchants; the two familiespeted yet cooperated, and they were acquaintances anyway. Yu Zhengqing was aware of the grudges between the Mi Family and Soul Capture Spike, but he was currently busy looking for people to construct buildingsa mile and a half away from the courtyard, outside Feng Juns vignt area. Indeed, the Yu Family also nned to have people reside here permanently; as for the reason was one needed? If I have to find a reason, its as simple as thiswhats so strange about a tradingpany having several lodgings? Yu Zhengqing was reluctant to advocate for the Mi Family until they came to him to request his help, and only then did he seek out Feng Jun. The affair between the Mi Family and the Soul Capture Spike was indeed somewhat tricky. The whole incident started when the elderly patriarch of the Mi Familys concubine took a lover. Someone from the Mi Family went to catch them in the act, only to be injured by the adulterer. After injuring the person, the adulterer arrogantly dered, Im from Wonderful Hand Pavilion. If youve got a problem with that,e find me there. On the same day, the Mi Family drowned the concubine and aggressively searched for the adulterer Not only did hemit adultery, but he also dared to assault someone? When the adulterer heard that the girl had been drowned, in a fit of rage, he gathered a fewpanions and killed several members of the Mi Family. To his surprise, he ultimately fell into the Mi Familys trap and waspletely annihted. Once the hatred had spread, it escted quickly. The Mi Family sought revenge against the adulterers nOur young men cannot die in vain, besides, the patriarch died of anger. As a result, the Soul Capture Spike intervened, killing three martial masters from the Mi Family and issuing a warning, As someone from the prestigious Wonderful Hand Pavilion, whats ying with your concubine? If theres a next time, Ill go after your Mi Familys precious daughter!
In truth, the Mi Family, being traders, had various connections, and they inquired, what did Wonderful Hand Pavilion mean by this? Your man seduces anothers woman, and thats somehow justified? The findings from their inquiries confirmed that it was purely the personal action of Soul Capture Spikemany in Wonderful Hand Pavilion knew he had a strong aversion to unequal marriages due to his past experiences. He didnt even know the adulterer but killed for his sake. This matter was a great insult to the Mi Familyfour young men dead, over ten injured, and even the old patriarch died of anger. However, they couldnt afford to provoke Soul Capture Spike. Even if they were willing to exhaust their fortunes to have someone kill him, the difficulty was great due to his elusive whereabouts, and besides, how would Wonderful Hand Pavilion react? The Mi Family had no choice but to begrudgingly ept the situation for the time being and wait for an opportunity. After hearing that Soul Capture Spike had been killed, they rushed over during the night, hoping to buy his head to bring back for the patriarch and the deceased young mens memorial. As for the ire of Wonderful Hand Pavilion, they didnt carenot their kill. Besides, regarding the previous matter, Wonderful Hand Pavilion still owes the Mi Family an exnationshouldnt the seducer of anothers family member be killed? After hearing the whole story, Feng Jun was somewhat caught betweenughter and tears. He understood why the Mi Family held that attitudesuch a matter was indeed embarrassing to speak of, and it was difficult to believe due to the suppression of the news. Being reasonable, since the other party genuinely had a cause, he therefore said, Well then, tell them this, I intend to hang the head for ten days. After ten days, they can take away both the corpse and the head. After all, they had already waited so many years, whats ten days more? Upon hearing this, the Mi Family sent another representative to express their gratitude and offered to pay one hundred taels of gold.
One hundred taels of gold for a dead body was quite expensive, even for the corpse of an Innate Expert. However, the Mi Family had no choice. They wished to spend less, but Feng Junguang had casually given out one hundred silver yuan, his generosity evident. They couldnt lose face, could they? But Feng Jun refused the one hundred taels of gold, stating, I havent stooped so low as to earn money from the dead. After all, this person provoked me, you wouldnt need to pay for me to kill him. As for fairness, the Mi Family doesnt want to take advantage either, they said. Since thats the case, Mr. Feng, what can we assist you with? Feng Jun pondered carefully before he realized that in this realm, apart from Cultivation Techniques he wasnt reallycking anything? Of course, he didnt have many Cultivation Techniques or Natural Treasures at his disposal, but he had enough for the short term. Hecked Spirit Stones, but it was only temporarily inconvenient to mine them. He could quietly proceed once things settled down. After some thought, he inquired indifferently, Can you provide me with information on Gu Maoyuans movements? This put the Mi Family in a difficult position. They heard that Mr. Feng intended to deal with the Yangshan Gu Family and even disclosed information that he had captured someone from Wonderful Hand Paviliona member of the Gu Family. But the Yangshan Gu Family was not easy to provoke. The n had an Innate Expert stationed there year-round and maintained rtively friendly rtions with many major forces. Its not significant for a n to asionally have an Innate among them. What is fearsome is a n that continuously produces Innates over hundreds of yearsother major forces must consider the future, not just the present. In the end, it was a High-Rank Martial Master from the Mi Family who spoke up. Gathering information is no big deal, but given that hes a mainstay of the Gu Family, it may take time to locate any clues. We ask for Mr. Fengs understanding Do you have any other orders? It doesnt matter if you cant find out, Feng Jun didnt really expect them to aplish anythingit was merely a favor. Whether they recognized it or not, it was irrelevant. Yet the Mi Family did not like being in debt to anyone. After discussing, they approached Feng Jun again, If you want to deal with the Gu Family, you can start with their businesses.
(Update to here, calling for Marchs base monthly votes.) Chapter 249: 249: Overthinking Chapter 249: Overthinking The Mi Family truly started as merchants, the most important thing in their eyes being the family businessand their vision is indeed not bad. There isnt a saying here like No agriculture means instability, nomerce means no wealth, no industry means no strength, but its clear that relying solely on the soil for food and looking to the sky for a meal could mean survival is at stake, let alone building a millennium-long foundation. If a n wants to be strong, it must have martial support, but where does that martial powere from? It must be supported by ample financial resources. The Gu Family is one of the biggestndlords in Yangshan, with a formidable rate of umting wealth. However, there are many cultivators in the n, and the speed at which they consume wealth is also astonishing. So in addition tond, the Gu Family owns many other industries; half of Yangshans county town belongs to the Gu Family and they even have many industries within Xiyin Prefecture City. Not to mention, they also have businesses in other locations and even in the capital city. Feng Jun epted this suggestion, so he found Tian Yangni and said, Spread the word that if Gu Maoyuan does note within three days, I will publicly execute his juniors. He had kept the Gu Family Warrior here precisely to provoke that Innate individual, but there had been no reaction from the other side, who seemed to dismiss this ce as beneath themor perhaps they were preparing some major move. Therefore, he no longer wanted to wait; after all, he had promised that person to end it swiftly. To prevent the Gu Family from having reservations, he met with Yu Zhengqing that same afternoon and informed him that three generators and rted lighting fixtures and materials were ready. Get your goods moved over quickly and, regarding instation, you can ask the Tian Family for help. Once the trade is done, you can leave, as this ce is likely to be a battlefield very soon.
Yu Zhengqing looked at him, stunned for a moment before asking, What about the Tian Family members? Are they leaving? Tian Family is different from you, Feng Jun replied clearly. They are my business partners. If they want to leave, they can; if they want to stay and take the risk, I wont refuse them. Isnt it said that rtionships build through interaction? At first, his rtions with the Tian Family werent pleasant, they even killed members of each others parties, but under the determined efforts of Tian Yangni to curry favor, the rtionship between their families had grown unexpectedly close, to the point where he would instruct the Tian Family on how toy and install power lines. Of course, to say they were really close is not entirely urate; he was also vexed that there were too many Tian Family members nearby. Though order had certainly improved, his desire to mine Spirit Stones was considerably inconvenienced. As for the Yu Family, there hadnt been much contact, some quarrels and disputes, but they were also his clients. So, he tried to involve them as little as possible in this matterto consider the interests of his clients as well. But after some hesitation, Yu Zhengqing stated, We would like to leave some of our younger members here to cheer for Divine Doctor. This Feng Jun pondered for a moment before nodding, Then youll have to be cautious and take good care of yourselves, and make sure to follow orders. You cant disrupt the battle, otherwise, I might get angry. Yu Zhengqing nodded earnestly, We understand all of that; its just a bit of concern for the wellbeing of Divine Doctor. Two dayster, Yu Family Members indeed arrived on time; this time, there were over forty people and seven or eight horse carriages. The neers brought with them a Cultivation Technique and a Long de of nearly Spirit Weapon quality, which was quite rare for a High-Rank Martial Master. The Yu Family also brought arge quantity of Pills, primarily Foundation Establishment Pills and Meridian Opening Pills, as well as some healing medicine and various functional Pills for the wandering martial world, such as those preventing miasma, breaking illusions, antidotes, and more Lang Zhen, in his years at the Escort Agency, sought a Meridian Opening Pill in vain, eventually leaving in dejection. The generous gesture of the Yu Family Members in this transaction left Lone Wolf astonishedsince when did Meridian Opening Pills be so worthless? In reality, Lone Wolfs thinking was off course; for the Yu Family, Meridian Opening Pills were extremely precious as well. Its just thatpared to Natural Treasures, these Pills were rtively easier to obtain. Moreover, in Yu Zhengqings eyes, Meridian Opening Pills werent all that impressive. What he took pride in was the Yu Familys secret Antidote Pill. This Pill had exceptional detoxifying properties. If taken in advance, it also provided significant Instion against toxins. It was highly reputed among the upper echelons of Donghua Country, with many nobles from the capital city sending people specifically to the Yu Family to purchase Antidote Pills. An Antidote Pill from the Yu Family wasnt expensive, costing only twenty silver yuana negligible amountpared to saving a life. But this item was often out of stock, practically impossible to buy with money. In fact, this type of Antidote Pill was never sold in any regr pharmacy; the entire production couldnt even satisfy the familys own consumption, let alone be sold to outsiders.
For the averagemoner, the Yu Familys Antidote Pill was a mythical elixir they had never actually seen. Yu Zhengqing was a visionary leader. He didnt rely on Antidote Pills to make money. Instead, by limiting the avability, he significantly curried favors. You need urgent detoxification? Sorry, you must line up and reserve. We constantlyck raw materials for making Pills. The two key ingredients, in particr, are scarce throughout Donghua, so production isnt high. Of course, phrases like line up for an appointment couldnt deter the real power brokers; however, reservations for these pills had already been scheduled two months in advance. To jump the queue, one had to pay a suitable price.
It had to be admitted that Yu Zhengqing was a person with a great business acumen. Selling the Antidote Pill at a low price might seem foolish, but inside his n, the marginal effects and various opportunities that the pill could bring were not something that could simply be obtained by selling medicine. For example, it was originally very difficult for Yu Familys CheMa Trading Company to enter Nan Shan Prefecture. Somepetitors, in cahoots with the Official Government, would thoroughly inspect Yu Familys vehicles and find fault over the smallest issues, often imposing hefty fines. Later, someone in the only Dukes Mansion in Nan Shan Prefecture was poisoned, and all sorts of treatments were ineffective. They urgently sought help from the Yu Family. Yu Zhengqing happily provided ten Antidote Pills and did not charge any fee but justmented, Its a pity that my Yu Familys CheMa Trading Company just cant seem to make it into Nan Shan. For the Dukes Mansion, how big of a deal was this? Ten dayster, people from Nan Shan Prefecture came, crying and begging for the Yu Familys CheMa Trading Company to station there. Simr cases were too numerous to mention. In short, the Yu Family had been producing the Antidote Pill for over ten years, but it was little known outsidebeneficiaries within, who would want to spread the news everywhere? Feng Jun was very interested in this Antidote Pill and even asked specifically, Only produced for about a decade? Does that mean, this is a recently developed pill by the Yu Family? Yu Zhengqing smiled and spread his hands, Divine Doctor, you shouldnt ask further. It was purely a stroke of luck that my Yu Family obtained the form for this pill. Some of the logic for the servants within, I cantprehend nearly as well as a professional like you. From his response, it was clear that he had said simr things to countless people before. Feng Jun found it a bit amusing, thinking you believe I want to learn your experience and experiment behind your back? He felt the need to point out the misunderstanding to the other party, so with a slight smile, he said, I was merely curious, hasnt anyone of high status in the capital sought to acquire the form for your Yu Familys Antidote Pills? This kind of good thing usually couldnt be kept secret. Although the Yu Family had significant influence, keeping the form secret was probably beyond their power. They would need to rely on a powerful backer, this was something Feng Jun deeply understood. Yu Zhengqing gave him another look, as if trying to gauge his intentions, pausing before speaking again with a smile, There have been such situations, but the Yu Family has its own ways to deal with them.
At hearing this, Feng Jun knew he had spoken too deeply for a superficial acquaintance. After all, the ways a n survives are not something one can just casually share with outsiders, right? So heughed it off nonchntly, Pure curiosity, nothing more. I already have enough on my te with my own goods. Seeing that he had made his point clear, Yu Zhengqing nodded, Today I will have them test the electric generator and lights. If there are no issues, we can start transporting them tomorrow. Feng Jun also nodded, Its best to leave sooner. Im about to deal with that rogue from the Wonderful Hand Pavilion. The Yu Family members who came this time were not only from the n. Besides the guards, there were also more than ten craftsmen, including three highly paid master craftsmen who were there to learn in detail about electric generators and lighting. Strictly speaking, this might be considered stealing expertise, but what can you say? This type of mechanical equipment, if not taught in detail for use, would eventually be a problem for oneself. Feng Jun instructed Lang Zhen, for reasonable questions, we should try to answer as thoroughly as possible. That day, with the help of the Tian Family members, the Yu Family tested three electric generators and various types of lighting. On the same evening, the tests continued. They used two electric generators to check the brightness of the lights, to see what level could be achieved, and they also measured the consumption level of diesel under stable power output. Most of the Yu Family Members were quite satisfied with this trade, although someined that the items were too expensive. But this was a decision made by Yu Zhengqing, who had considerable authority in the Yu Family. Even if some grumbled, they dared not be too loud. Unlike the Yu Family Members, the craftsmen were utterly fascinated by the electric generators, raising all sorts of questions. Through the mediation of Yu Family Members, Lang Zhen exined most of their enquiries. Lone Wolf was the type of person who was recruited specifically for their athletic prowess, utterly deficient in academic subjects. He could barely recognize a few characters, which was something Feng Jun had only recently asked him to learn, and he had to ask for teaching assistance. However, being physically developed didnt necessarily mean a simple mind. Lang Zhens understanding of electric generators was at least above the beginners level, so exining the basic principles to the craftsmen was not an issue. But the content he exined was not necessarily something the Yu Family descendants would be willing to teach to the craftsmen. Take something as simple as two wires, for instance. He exined that electricity is divided into Yin Yang, and the stic wrapped around the outside is for instion, to block the Yin Yang.
When the Yu Family descendants heard this, they were immediately baffled: Does Thunderous Power also have Yin Yang? This was severely challenging their cognition. But after a second thought, this was not entirely uneptable. Dont all things possess Yin Yang? Yet, those two words Instion, were too frightening, and the idea of blocking Yin Yang was beyond everyones imagination. Thus, the Yu Family descendants immediately went to report to Yu Zhengqing, believing: Such knowledge must not be taught to the craftsmen! Chapter 250: 250: The Suicidal Craftsman (Requesting Guaranteed Monthly Votes) Chapter 250: The Suicidal Craftsman (Requesting Guaranteed Monthly Votes) As scions of a great n, the Yu Family members paid close attention to the monopolization of knowledge. Only through monopolizing knowledge could a n better consolidate its status and gain more development opportunities than others. In doing such things, it wasnt just members of the Yu Family; taking them as an example, they had many blind spots and even misunderstandings about knowledge because stronger forces had blocked them from essing relevant information. The Yu Family didnt mind inviting craftsmen to learn a thing or two, but they could only acquire some practical skills. As for the most basic, theoretical aspects, they didnt even need to think about it. This was much like the major powers of the Earth Realm selling arms to Africanever mind, arms are too sensitive a topic. Lets use another example: selling motorcycles. Africans want to buy motorcycles? Great, great, as long as you have money, there are plenty to go around. If you dont have the cash, owning mines and the like is fine too; we can also help arrange mortgage loans. Got a motorcycle but nowhere to repair it? Thats not a problem; we can set up a few after-sales service centers locally and also help train a group of local repair technicians. What? You also want the motorcycles to be locally produced? Thats not a problem either, as long as youre willing to offer tax breaks. We can consider setting up an assembly nt, which can also boost the local economy and employment rate. By this time, there are preconditions involved; tax breaks are just one of them. The workers for the assembly nt must pass our evaluation before they can start workinga demand that, from abor rtionship perspective, benefits the capitalists. If its already like this with assembly nts, should the local area further request the localization ofponent production, capitalists would be remiss not to strangle you by the neck and shake you down fiercely.
For countries with weak industrial systems, the localization ofponents involves the production of basic materials and manufacturing techniques, many of which are beyond their grasp and cannot be solved in the short term. Capitalists will never provide any answers to these issues. Basic materials and manufacturing techniques you want to learn those as well? Haha, I wont sell! Its not even a matter of money! Understanding this logic, one understands the attitude of the Yu Family towards the craftsmen. They brought the craftsmen in to help vet and oversee the electric generators, and they didnt mind asking them to perform some simple repairs in the future, but want to understand Instion? Sorry, that theory is off-limits to you! Yu Zhengqing certainly supported the familys suggestions; after all, it was something that the n had spent a lot of money to acquire. Divine Doctor Feng was willing to teach the rted knowledge as a service, and the beneficiaries were also members of the Yu n. Simrly, those craftsmen were hired by the Yu Family for a fee, and gaining additional knowledge was already an unexpected bonus. People should know contentment! So Yu Zhengqing stated that he would talk about what he could and refuse to discuss what he couldnt, absolutely. Even after the disciples had left, he still sat there, dazed, muttering softly to himself, Between Yin and Yang, through the strange material Instion but what exactly is the connection that exists between Yin and Yang? He was puzzled, and so were the three craftsmen, who, extraordinarily, gathered together to discuss. Night had fallen, and even though the camp was quite a distance from Feng Juns courtyard, thanks to the two roaring generators, the light here was not at all inferior to the surrounding area of the courtyard. The three craftsmen were experienced and skillful, yet the appearance of the electric generator still left them a bit confused; the principle behind themps illumination was beyond their understanding. All afternoon, they had only figured out the principles of power strips and switches. Now they were discussing the issue of electricity transmission, focusing on the wiring material provided by Feng Jun. Making such thin copper wires without breaking them was something all three craftsmen could achieve, but to do so with such uniform thickness was exceedingly difficult, and what puzzled them even more was the uniformyer of soft skin enveloping the copper wire. This soft skin around the copper wire seems unchallenging and nothing extraordinary in terms of skill, but covering such a long length of copper wire is incredibly costly. Could they have some secret technique that nobody knows about? The technique is one aspect, one craftsman spoke thoughtfully, but the key issue is the significant increase in costs. Ive been thinking if theres no soft skin, would themps really not light up? Perhaps we could try it out, another craftsman joined in, remove a section of the soft skin and see what happens. If you two want to die, dont drag me into this, another shorter craftsman spoke up, speaking fiercely, You only see the Yu Familys generosity and distinguished reputation, but have you forgotten that the Yu Family is also capable of killing? The inquisitive craftsman, not easily persuaded, retorted, Theyve hidden too much relevant knowledge, making our work practically impossible to carry out.
No fools make it to the rank of master craftsman; perhaps they are oblivious to the intricacies of social interaction since the so-called craftsman spirit entails earnestly carrying out their work, diligentlypleting tasks without too many extraneous thoughts. Of course, they still need to have their own ideas when ites to work. But they were certainly not stupid; how could they not feel the watchful and guarded nature of the Yu Family? It was the shorter craftsman who spoke again, They hired us to do a job, paying us for it. We just need to do our work honestly. As for what you want to know, if they tell you, its a favor; if they dont, its within their rights. Do you understand?
The other craftsman fell silent, sat there for a while, then imed he had a stomachache and needed to relieve himself. About half an hour after he had left, there was a loud bang, and the camp suddenly went dark; themps lost their glow. What had been as bright as day was now pitch ck. Fortunately, the campsite wasnt plunged intoplete darkness; there were still about twenty lights on. They were powered by another generator, one that was being used to test the fuel consumption of the lights. The reason everyone felt it was pitch ck was that they were ustomed to the existing illumination. With the sudden drop in light, their eyes just needed some time to adjust. Soon, the Yu Family Members found the culprit: it was that electrician with an intense spirit for research. In fact, it was impossible to hide the experiment from the Yu Family Members. Such a valuable generator was surely being watched, and even the wires used for testing were duly recorded and measured by the foot. When the materials were returned, if a couple of inches were missing, no one would fuss over it. But if a few feet were missing, then be prepared for a hunt for ountability. This electrician had secretly hoarded over half a foot of wiring, but trying to plug it into the power strip, he couldnt escape the watchful eyes of the Yu Family Members. He was bold indeed, directly stating that he wanted to conduct a test, and to their surprise, the Yu Family Members, knowing he was an electrician, didnt stop him. When the lights dimmed, the Yu Family Members jumped into action, kicking him over and quickly tying him up. An investigation ensued, and with the help of the skilled hands of the Tian Family, the cause was soon found: the generator had tripped. The Yu Family Members also understood the principle behind the tripping, it was just that they hadnt practiced it themselves.
After shedding the problematic load and closing the breaker, the entire campsite was once again brightly lit, and the Yu Family could finally breathe a sigh of relief. A martial master kicked the electrician fiercely, Damn it, thank goodness the fuse didnt blow. Otherwise, killing your entire family wouldnt even satisfy our anger! In this ne, the status of craftsmen wasnt low, and the insurance that Feng Jun sold to the Yu Family wasnt very expensive either, just three silver coins. One hundred and fifty grams of silver, on Earth Realm, was merely a few hundred dorsa high profit indeed. A good electrician could even earn up to hundreds of silver coins per month. Killing an electricians entire family over a simple fuse, such a statement was indeed a bit too cruel. But everyone was aware that it wasnt just about the three silver coins. Even if the insurance hadnt burned, the electricians chance of survival was slim anyway. However, it wasnt the decision of those below to make, so someone reported to Yu Zhengqing to ask how to handle this individual. The Yu n earned their keep in the jianghu, they werentcking methods of interrogation, but when Yu Zhengqing heard the report, his eyes lit up, Hmm, lets go to Doctor Feng. Have him help monitor the situation. Without realizing it, he was influenced by thenguage habits of this ce. Phrases like monitor the situation werent surprising hereafter all, there were many checkpoints in this ne, so it was easy to be understood. What was key, though, was that he had also started calling Feng Jun Divine Doctor, following others. The Divine Doctor was arranging a banquet in the courtyard, hosting the just-returned Deng Family Brothers. After more than ten days of long-distance travel and tense work, they had preliminarilypleted the wiring of Brother Baos residence, and the equipment was roughly set up. What remained was adjusting the position of some surveince cameras and improving the wiring. Speaking of such novel inventions here, there was no need at all to beautify them.
A few wires haphazardly strung up on walls and across the groundwho would dare say they were ugly? Its like Britain a hundred years ago, with its forest of chimneys and dense ck smoke. Few thought of pollution; what most people saw was Britains strength, wealth, and prosperity. However, Feng Jun came from the modern world, not from a century ago. He knew the rules of instationto keep wires away from easy reach, ensure they run horizontally and vertically, avoid having them dangle, and try to protect them from sun and rain. Those trained by him followed these stringent wiring standards to the letter. At first, Brother Bao was somewhat indifferent, just marveling that the Divine Doctor was particr with his work, feeling that his money was well spent. Butter on, it dawned on him: if the purpose of installing the formation was for security and to remain undetected, he couldnt let others know where the cameras were. So, he started to have the wiring in his residence changed. Indoors had to look good, while outside, aside from looking good, it had to be sufficiently concealed. Thankfully, there were fifty disciples from the Tian Family who followed him, plus the servants from the Zhu Family who came to learn. These small alterations were really not an issue. But even now, Lord Beiyuan Mansion still kept over twenty Tian Family Disciples to help continue improving the wiring. The Deng Family Brothers had finished the main job and didnt want to stay any longer, so they returned to Mount Zhige with the people sent by Lord Beiyuan to buy diesel. (Updated to, calling for the guaranteed monthly votes of March.) Chapter 251 - 251 Wu Xin Accidentally Succeeds Chapter 251: Chapter 251 Wu Xin identally Seeds Feng Jun held a banquet to celebrate the sessfulpletion of his first major deal in this realm. In addition to the Deng Family Brothers, the guests included Tian Yangni and Tian Lewen, who were both coborative partners, as well as two construction representatives from the Tian Family. Even Liu Feifei took a seat at the table. Feng Jun harbored no bias against servants, but in this setting, servants could not sit at the table and dine with their masters. Nheless, the Tian Family members wouldnt say anything and could only grumble privately: Although the Divine Doctor seems difficult to deal with, hes quite indulgent with his own people. The main reason ten people could dine together was that everyone was eating hotpot, which required no serving of dishes, as the meat and vegetables were prepared in advance for self-cooking. Hotpot is a rather primitive and ancient way of eating; thoserge cauldrons made in ancient times served mainly to cook food, a concept expressed as If you cant eat with five cauldrons, cook with them. As for the dipping sauces used to enhance vor, they too had long been in existence. However, for the Deng Family Brothers and the Tian Family members, hotpot was still a novel experience. Firstly, they had never tasted such thinly sliced meat that could be eaten just by boiling it briefly, and secondly, the vor of the dipping sauces was incredibly delicious. This realmcked chili peppers, so while alternatives such as sichuan peppercorns existed, none were as authentically spicy as chili peppers. Of course, the most crucial ingredient was sesame paste, as there were no sesame seeds in this realm. There were nts simr to peanuts, but they were so expensive that no one would think to use them for dipping sauces. The hotpot was delicious, and the alcohol was strong; as everyone ate and drank, they listened to the Deng Family Brothers recount amusing anecdotes from Lord Beiyuan Mansion. As the conversation grew lively, someone rang the doorbell, and it was Yu Zhengqing arriving with a group of people. He knew how to handle social situations, apologizing first for interrupting everyones convivial meal. Seeing that the visitor was a client for a second deal, Feng Jun invited them to sit down and have something to eat, so Yu Zhengqing, Young Master Yu, and another High-Rank Martial Warrior took their seats with pleasure. The Yu Family Members also greatly appreciated the hotpot. Considering the freezing weather, dining in the courtyard required this type of steaming cooking method, not to mention their first experience with sesame paste and chili peppers. However, what most surprised Young Master Yu was Feng Juns white liquor; unexpectedly, she was quite the drinker. This realm did possess white liquor exceeding fifty degrees, but additives were rarely used in it, and it must be admitted that white liquor with additives was indeed more enjoyable to drink. As for the other neers, Feng Jun didnt neglect them and had Feifei stew arge pot of mixed vegetables and warm two baskets of ricethese dishes were always ready in the kitchen, as someone now had the appetite of a big eater and might need a snack at any time. Anyway, these meals were very simple to prepare, taking no more than a few minutes in total. At the dinner table, Yu Zhengqing avoided serious topics, engaging in idle chat until everyone had enjoyed their fill. It was then that he began to speak, mentioning an incident that had just urred at his ce and requesting the Divine Doctors assistance in identifying a spy. Feng Jun looked at him with a smile that wasnt quite a smile, Old Yu, since its our first coboration, Ill help you this time, but I must stress one thing, the frequent use of this technique has a significant impact on me Its not about money, just like the Antidote Pills from your Yu Family. Im aware of that, Yu Zhengqing nodded with a smile, clearly understanding that probing into the heavenly secretses with a considerable cost, If its too much trouble, should we just identify these two? It turned out he had brought all three craftsmen with him. Although only one was guilty, who could guarantee the innocence of the other two? After all, the three had huddled together and whispered before the incident urred. Besides the three craftsmen, the Yu Family also brought the craftsmens assistantstheir most trusted apprentices. Seeing that the Divine Doctor seemed a bit displeased, Yu Zhengqing decided to simplify the task by only examining the guilty craftsman and his apprentice. Feng Jun nced at him and spokenguidly, Bring me all their information. The information had been prepared in advance, including names, ces of origin, portraits, and birth dates of the six individuals. After all, how could divination be possible without these details? After skimming through the information, Feng Jun walked back into his bedroom. In less than a minute, he re-emerged, pointed his finger, and dered, This man has a problem. He was pointing to none other than the short craftsman who had advised against the experiment. This craftsman was shocked at the usation, Sir, there must be some mistake. I warned him, and he pretended to leave to relieve himself Yu Zhengqings brow furrowed slightly. Master Xue was a craftsman who was known for his reliability and sharpness; although he was smart, he mostly focused on refining his skills, and was the type who was hardworking and clever. The Yu Family was now entrusting Master Xue to handle several items and had even considered recruiting him. However, having personally witnessed Feng Juns abilities, Yu Zhengqing withheld his queries despite his doubts. Feng Jun did not bother to exin further and instead looked at him, This person, hes the real issue. The implication of his words was clear: Ive already found the person for you, so why arent you leaving already? Just then, the drunken Yu Familys Second Young Master shouted, Wheres that surname Chang? He almost ruined the generator! Feng Jun nced at him indifferently, Then you deal with it. Ive already sold the generator to your family my generator is not that easy to damage. His words were a bit unrealistic, for generators are indeed too easy to damage. However, for users, unless it is intentional damage, some inadvertent misoperations wont destroy the generator there are quite a few safeguards in ce. Actually, in Feng Juns eyes, the actions of this artisan were somewhat suicidal. However, his spirit of inquiry wasmendable. Without such a desire for verification, how could humanity develop and progress? Of course, he was verifying using someone elses property, which could potentially damage it. At first nce, he seemed like a mischievous brat who did not care about others belongings, and such behavior is definitely not to be encouraged. However, how to deal with him was really none of Feng Juns concern; he was only responsible for the appraisal. Yu Familys Second Young Master didnt expect him to speak so bluntly and was stunned for a moment before raising his voice again, Then whats the problem with Master Xue? Many things in our house were personally crafted by him, and our family was even nning to hire him as a Guest Elder. Dont talk nonsense! Yu Zhengqing red at him fiercely, Our small family, where do we get a Guest Elder? Its just about hiring. In Donghua Country, a Guest Elder is equivalent to a high-level bodyguard or retainer. Ordinary families do not have the right to hire Guest Elders; doing so is an overstep and actually a criminal offense if investigated. Although it appeared that the Yu Family did not qualify to hire a Guest Elder, internally, that was how they referred to him, believing their power warranted such a step. Nevertheless, it was better to keep such ims private. Feng Jun did not care about these intrigues. He simply stated directly, This person is from the Lake East County, surname Lu, not Xue! Hearing the words Lake East County, Yu Zhengqing was taken aback. Upon hearing surname Lu, not Xue, his face immediately changed. But before he could speak, two Yu Family members instantly pinned Master Xue to the ground, while another punched his assistant, toppling him over and shouting, Bastard! The short-statured artisan struggled briefly before giving up. He was only a High-Rank Martial Warrior and was no longer young;pared with two young Yu Family members, hisbat strength was far too inferior. Yu Zhengqing approached him, his face dark with anger, and demanded, Are you truly a person from the Lu Family of Lake East County? The short artisan remained silent, then finally let out a long sigh, A lifetime of effort, destroyed in an instant I cannot ept this. He was very aware of the Yu Familys interrogation methods and knew that any attempt to argue would be futile. The feud between the Yu and Lu families was too deep; even if they tortured him to death, they would not likely let him off easily. But Yu Zhengqing simply spat disdainfully, Pah, I didnt expect there to be any fish that escaped the from the Lu Family, still daring to hide their identity, thinking of continuing to harm my Yu Family. When did I n to harm your Yu Family? The short artisan sneered. Since his identity had been discovered, he knew it was difficult to escape, so he let go of all burdens, I run my own workshop, and your Yu Family must take care of my business, even grudgingly giving money Do you really think Im desperate for the Yu Family? Feng Jun had no interest in such melodramatic plots. Although it sounded like the Lu Family was wiped out by the Yu Family, making them seem like victims, the ins and outs of the grudges were not something that could be exined in a few words. However, Yu Familys Second Young Master jumped up as if his tail had been stepped on, screaming shrilly, Wu Xin? Why did Wu Xin run off to the west of theke to open his workshop? And taking the surname Xue huh, snow and rain cannot coexist, is that it? Feng Jun was also enlightened by this interpretation of the surnames Yu and Xue quite an imagination this one had. The short artisan didnt reply, merely continuing to sneer. Yu Zhengqing, however, felt as if all the alcohol he had drunk had turned into cold sweat. This Lu surnames ambitions are not small, no wonder he made a screen with a yellow base Ry the message back, have everything he crafted thoroughly checked. Then he bowed to Feng Jun, The great kindness of the Divine Doctor, my Yu Family is extremely grateful, and we shall be sure to repay you in the future! At this moment he couldnt bother with a certain curious artisan. Instead, he felt deep relief, thankful that on a whim, he sought the Divine Doctors appraisal, discovering a significant hidden danger. Feng Jun, however, didnt take this incident to heart. Once the Deng Family Brothers came back, he wouldnt be so short-staffed anymore. Moreover, on their way through Xiyin City, they even found a friend of Lang Zhen, who agreed toe to Mount Zhige after settling his family affairs. Therefore, after resting for one day, on the morning of the third day, he brought the martial master from the Gu Family to the doorstep. Since the Gu Family had no reaction, it was time for him to execute someone. For some reason, manipted by the Tian Family, the martial master was already in an idiotic state, kneeling on the ground, drooling andughing stupidly. The executioner was the Deng Familys Second Son. When he raised his quick de high, a loud shout suddenly came from the distance, Spare the man under the knife! Chapter 252 - 252 Official Government Visitors Chapter 252: Chapter 252 Official Government Visitors With that loud shout, several fast horses came galloping from a distance. Seeing this, the members of the Tian Family rushed forward to block them. However, the riders did not slow down, and the leading one raised his hand, revealing a ck token, while shouting loudly, Official business for Qingning Prefecture, all unrted persons step aside! From the prefectural city? The few who were blocking the way hesitated, their bodies inevitably slowing down. The Tian Family could act with impunity in Dongmu County, and in neighboring Zhige County, they feared no one, having even bribed the entire county government office. But they still had some reservations about the people from the prefectural city. The reason was simple. Qingning Prefecture governed not only Zhige and Dongmu, but also Yangning County where Lang Zhen was located, as well as Yangshan County, and others. A prefectures territory was not to be taken lightly. The Gu Family in Yangshan alone was a colossal entity; other counties also had forcesparable to the Tian Family, not to mention Xiyin City where the prefectural government office was located. It was not impossible for the Tian Family to quietly eliminate a few government officials from the prefectural city but causing them trouble in broad daylight could lead to an uncontroble situation unless the Tian Family was nning a rebellion. Feng Jun saw the reaction of the Tian Family members and knew a change was afoot. Without hesitation, he shed to Deng Lao Ers side, snatched his fast knife, and with a flick of his wrist, chopped down. Audacious! The neers were still half a mile away when they saw him draw his knife and let out a desperate shout, their voices changing in their urgency. At the same time, a figure leaped from horseback, shooting towards Feng Jun like an arrow, Youre courting death! Feng Jun beheaded the martial master from the Gu Family with one stroke of the knife and, seeing that the iing adversary was an Intermediate-Level Martial Master, didnt hesitate to raise his hand for another sh while shouting like thunder, Scram! The Intermediate-Level Martial Master was sensible. Seeing Feng Jun swinging the knife at him, he immediately slowed down and dodged to the side, all the while shouting, How dare you attack an official! Seeing that the man evaded, Feng Jun withdrew his knife and casually handed it back to Deng Lao Er, then turned and walked away without sparing any further words for the scene. There was no need for him to deal with such a minor characterwith the Tian Family members present. Sure enough, Tian Yangni also charged out, shouting loudly, The Tian Family of Dongmu is handling things here; any friend who wants to challenge us is wee to try! To disy the Tian Family banner so brazenly in such a situation was riskyeven though everyone knew the Tian Family had sided with Feng Jun, as long as they didnt reveal their identity, others could pretend ignorance. The most direct threat did note from the officials of Qingning Prefecture but from the Yangshan Gu Family. With the Tian Family openly challenging the Gu Family, it was impossible for the Gu Family to feign ignorance anymore. However, Tian Yangni had no regrets. If it hadnt been for the Divine Doctors quick action, allowing the warrior from the Gu Family to survive might have revived the fool, and his list of grievances against the Gu Family would have spread anyway. The Tian Family still couldnt avoid a confrontation with the Gu Family. Now, by stepping forward himself, he could distract from the situationafter all, it was the Divine Doctor who hired the Tian Family as bodyguards. It wasnt personal against the Gu Family; it was just business. Of course, such a defense seemed rather weak, but Tian Yangni didnt care. The Tian Family was now firmly bound with the Divine Doctor, and they had no choice but to continue their bold gamble. As for the oue of this gamble who could guarantee it? Theres risk in riding horses and being carried in a sedan chair, too. In any case, even with the Yu Familys reputation, the Divine Doctor had refused their entry. The Tian Family managed to get involved early, seizing the initiative. The several riders arrived quickly, and the Tian Family disciples heaved a sigh of relief upon seeing them. Among the eight, the one with the highest cultivation level was that Intermediate-Level Martial Master who had fled halfway and hadnt dared to respond to the challenge. It was unclear where these eight people got their confidence from. With only three among them being Early-Level and Intermediate-Level Martial Masters, they marched proudly into the scene. Yet the Intermediate-Level Martial Master did not seem embarrassed. He stepped forward, showing the ck token, and spoke sternly, I serve as the head of the Qingning Prefecture guard. Ive heard theres a swindler in Zhige County and have been ordered by the Magistrate to investigate. A swindler? Tian Yangni sneered, Then go search for your swindler. What are you doing here? This is precisely where the swindler is located, the Intermediate-Level Martial Master said coldly, Its been said that someone was buying useless talc at a high price May I ask why? Are you out of your mind? someone in the crowd shouted. One side is willing to buy, the other to sell. What business is it of yours? The Intermediate-Level Martial Master chuckled coldly, If someone has amassed arge quantity of talc and is offloading it cheaply, and people find that no one wants to buy the talcter isnt that the work of a swindler? This response was logically correct and, in fact, could be considered a rather cunning scam. But the problem was that this method did not apply here. Just like before, someone in the crowd mocked loudly, Are you stupid? This ce is near Mount Zhige. As long as youre willing to work, there are countless talc stones. Whos the idiot buying talc to sell? The Intermediate-Level Martial Master heard this and remained unflustered, instead scanning the crowd, Cowards! If you have the guts, stop hiding ande out to speak! No one came forward to speak, and instead, a chorus of boos and loud jeers arose. Clearly, they werent afraid of him but rather found it amusing to tease the government runners. The Intermediate Level martial master had seen much of the world and paid no mind to those trivial fellowsin fact, their collective martial prowess wasnt enough to support such reckless behavior. So he looked directly at Feng Jun, whose short hair was unmistakably distinctive, Are you the one who has been buying talc? Feng Jun didnt even bother with him, but instead pulled out a cigarette, lighting it leisurely. If Tian Yangni couldnt handle even this situation, he would have truly wasted the effort of drawing his sword earlier. As expected, an elder of the Tian Family spoke up, I wont say much else, but who here imed that there were fraudsters? The Intermediate Level martial master could ignore the words of others, but he couldnt ignore this personthis was a High-Rank martial master speaking, Informers are protected by thew, what do you mean by asking this? Without an informer to testify, you want to make things difficult for a High-Rank martial master? Tian Yangni sneered, Could it be that you believe all High-Rank martial masters are weak and easily bullied? I have official documents from the Prefectural Government Office, the Intermediate Level martial master retorted without showing weakness, Are you suggesting that you want to start a rebellion? As he spoke, he took a paper pouch from his chest and waved it in his hand, exuding arrogance. Then he looked at Feng Jun again, Your hairstyle and clothes are obviously those of a foreigner, do you have an identification que? None of your damn business whether I have an identification que or not! Lang Zhen came forward, speaking coldly, Since when does the Prefectural Government Office take responsibility for checking identities? Better go and call someone from the county office. Ordinarily, the other party shouldnt care about him since he was just a beginner martial master, but the Intermediate Level martial masters face changed immediately at the sight of him, Lone Wolf? You really are here. Dont try to make connections, I dont know you, Lang Zhen stretched out his single arm, waving it casually, unconcerned about the others cultivation level and status, However, I dont mind giving you a fresh introduction If you want to trouble my master, youll have to get past me first. Clearly, the Intermediate Level martial master knew how troublesome Lone Wolf could be, especially since right now he was surrounded by many, a simple nce revealing at least a dozen martial masters including at least two High-Rank martial masters. So, even though he held the official documents from the Prefectural Government Office, he dared not provoke the other side too much. He could only look at Feng Jun and say coldly, Lets put aside the matter of fraud for now, you did kill someone just now, thats a fact, isnt it? Thats right, Feng Jun nodded, speaking impatiently, I did kill someone. That was a personal grudge any objections? Heh, the Intermediate Level martial master sneered, In Donghua Countrysws, murder is met with the death penalty, you know that, dont you? Murder was met with the death penalty indeed in Donghua Countrysw, but that was just a guideline. The sentence could be adjusted ording to the specifics of the case. If the murderer was avenging a blood rtive, a verdict of not guilty was quite normal, and even a fine could be waived. However, if the murderer aimed at rebellion by killing those in the know, even if there was no actual rebellion, sentencing them to the punishment of being rted to a criminal nine degrees of kinship wasnt considered strange. The one I killed was from the Wonderful Hand Pavilion, Feng Jun replied unhurriedly, they tried to murder me. After I captured the person, I tried tomunicate with the Wonderful Hand Pavilion, but they ignored me, so I had no choice but to behead him publicly, as a warning to others. And the reason he gave for his actions was actually pretty goodif considered credible, he could just pay a fine and avoid the death penalty. With arger bribe and some greasing of palms, release the same day wasnt impossible. Is that so? sneered the Intermediate Level martial master, Without proof,e with me to the Prefectural Government Office. Wang San, get the hell out of here! someone shouted angrily, For murder, you repay with your life howe youre fine after you killed your widowed sister-inw? The Intermediate Level martial masters expression changed at these words, and turning his head, it shifted again, Heh, if it isnt Shopkeeper Mi, from Yuanguang Prefecture, what brings you to Qingning? As for my sister-inw, she was immoral, abused my nephew she deserved execution! Get lost! Shopkeeper Mi dismissed him mercilessly with a wave of his hand, You have reason when you kill someone in broad daylight, but others are guilty for killing a thief from Wonderful Hand Pavilion in a hidden corner? The Intermediate Level martial master knew this was not someone to be easily provoked, but he still stubbornly spoke, My innocence was dered by the Prefectural Government Office. This man killed someone in front of an official shouldnt he go to the Prefectural Government Office? When they judged you, you were hiding, Shopkeeper Mi coldly responded, Did you ever go to the Prefectural Government Office? Feng Jun listened and was somewhat enlightened; so, in this world, there was such a thing as trial in absentia? And what was most shocking was one could be absent and still be dered innocent of murder? The Intermediate Level martial master was at a loss for words for a moment, then finally said fiercely, I must bring this person to justice today. Does anyone here object? If you have the guts, just try toy a hand on him, Lang Zhen sneered, damn it, Mount Zhige is so vast, a few people die, throw them in a ravine who would find them? The Intermediate Level martial masters face turned pale at those words. (Update to this point, summoning March monthly tickets.) Chapter 253: 253: Wealthy and Boorish Chapter 253: Wealthy and Boorish Lang Zhens words were not a threat. There were truly too many examples of runners who hadmitted wrongful acts being killed outright by others. What does imperial authority does not extend past the county mean? This is precisely it. In the regions below the county level, aristocratic families hold significant sway over discourse. Many ns could directly decide the life and death of their own members, and even that of their neighbors, forcibly if necessary. If runners were dispatched and the locals had no choice but to tter them, they would generally do so. However, if the runners overstepped, the locals might kill them, hide the bodies, and still might not necessarily face any consequences. If the officials must pursue the matter, what if it provokes a bacsh from the local popce? Whose fault would that be? The face of the intermediate level martial master went through a series of colors C green, red, white, and purple C before he finally, reluctantly turned his horse around and sped away. But before leaving, he still gritted his teeth and uttered a famous line akin to that of the wolf of fables, I will be back! The response to his words was a chorus of boos and whistles. Seeing several riders depart into the distance, Feng Jun gave a bow to the Mi family and said with a smile, Many thanks, Shopkeeper Mi, for your righteous words. Shopkeeper Mi was the high-rank martial master; he had brought along two attendants in a hurried arrival.
Shopkeeper Mi waved off Feng Juns gratitude with indifference, then quickly said, I wonder if Mr. Feng is currently avable. Id like to have a private word. Feng Jun had always been lukewarm toward the Mi family, but since they had just helped clear the encirclement around him though he didnt mind flexing his muscles against the people from the prefectural city, less trouble was of course preferable he invited Shopkeeper Mi into his courtyard for a detailed talk, and even weed him into the living room. In his living room, there werent many sensitive items, but generally, he rarely invited people in for a chat. He believed it was not about putting on airs; it was simply that there were too many things in his rooms that couldnt stand the light of day and must not be seen by others. For that reason, he had to nip such customs in the bud. Therefore, the first to be impacted was his living room, which he did not casually open to guests, to prevent them from getting too ustomed to it and making it hard to controlter on. As for the impression of arrogance this might leave, Feng Jun couldnt worry about that. To him, establishing and maintaining rules was the most important thing. However, this time, he felt that the other party must have important matters to discuss with him, so he had invited them into the living room. Shopkeeper Mi had not interacted much with him, but a casual inquiry revealed how difficult it was to gain entry to Feng Juns rooms. Thus, he was indeed somewhat taken aback by the honor, but fortunately, he dide bearing important news. The Mi family was in themerce trade with their main stronghold in Yuanguang Prefecture, but they also had influence in the surrounding areas, including a considerablework in Qingning Prefecture, otherwise, they would not have rushed over immediately after the Soul Capture Spike incident. Because Feng Jun had refused the one hundred taels of gold from the Mi family, they had been gathering information on all the Gu Familys businesses in Yangshan. In truth, the vast majority of the Gu Familys enterprises were not difficult to investigate as these businesses generally gged their affiliation with the Gu Family publicly. This was a warning to those who might be looking for trouble: better to conduct business honestly and not covet what should not be coveted. However, when the Mi family gathered intelligence, they wouldnt be so superficial. Intending to reciprocate Feng Juns kindness, they definitely sought detailed information. They needed to understand the location, size, profit mechanism, and earnings of each enterprise, and they also inquired about the person in charge, protection forces, personal preferences, social rtionships, and so forth In short, the Mi family intended topile a summary of information on the Gu Familys businesses to present to Feng Jun, with as much detail as possible. In the course of such investigations, it was discovered that a rice shop belonging to the Gu family in Xiyin City had been in frequent contact with county soldiers and the Prefectural Magistrates Office, recently even entering the Magistrates residence. Then news came from the Prefectural Government Office that the Gu Family was willing to offer some funds and provisions to reward the troops, and the Magistrate was very pleased. Voluntary contributions for military rewards are ssic examples of positive energy. Usually, at years end, officials would have to gather local big households and try to reason with them, sometimes even resorting to threats and intimidation, to convince them to donate. The Yangshan Gu Family, being arge n with innate talents, didnt care for such coercion the end-of-year military rewards consisted of one hundred silver yuan, ten stones of grain, and two pigs, whether you asked for it or not.
The fact that the Gu Family was now proactively offering military rewards ahead of schedule delighted the Magistrate. As a major force in Qingning Prefecture, the Gu Familys initiative set a great example for others. The Mi family,ing from a mercantile background, understood perfectly that there was no such thing as free love in this world. The Gu Familys actions must have a purpose, hence they intensified their inquiries. In fact, collecting various messages from the Prefectural Government Office wasnt very difficult. Scatter enough silver around, and plenty of people would race to reveal secrets using government information to make a little extra money was much too lucrative. So, in the end, the Mi family learned that the Gu Family had reported to the Magistrate that a group of fraudsters was gathering in Zhige County with intentions against the Gu Familys interests, hoping that the government would intervene to punish the evil-doers and maintain peace and rity in Qingning Prefecture.
After receiving this information, the Mi family took extra steps to verify its uracy passing on false information to Feng Jun would bring disgrace down upon their house. However, it was precisely because they needed to verify information that they were a half-step slow, and despite hurrying, they still fell behind the Prefectural Government Office by half a step. The Mi Family could have anticipated that the Magistrate would agree to the Gu Familys request, but for them to take action so quickly was indeed somewhat unexpected. In short, Shopkeeper Mi and his group returned a bitte, but he pointed out the main instigator behind the scenes: the Yangshan Gu Family! After hearing this, Feng Jun lit a cigarette, Using Official Government to pressure me? Large ns really do have their own ways of ying the game. He wasnt surprised by this situation at all, it was nothing more than collusion between officials and businesses, with each taking what they needed. In the Earth Realm, such things were asmon as dirt. However, the Gu Family, with a thousand years of survival to their name, was capable of utilizing such a tactic, which naturally had its merits. Feng Jun smoked half a cigarette before speaking up, Will there be any problems if I kill the Gu Familys people in the Wonderful Hand Pavilion? Feeling regret now? Shopkeeper Mi felt a bit emotional inside: Young and impetuous after all! But after all, it wasnt anything serious, and he answered gravely, Theres no need to worry about this. The Wonderful Hand Pavilion is being suppressed by the government office. As long as you have concrete evidence, the Magistrate wont be able to say anything. The Gu Family offering some wealth as military provisions wouldnt be enough to overturn the conclusion. However, after a pause, he added, Actually, sometimes the government doesnt reason either. Its best if you get the Tian Family to also contribute more wealth as military provisions to better make your case Its just a pity that my Mi Family belongs to the Yuanguang Prefecture, and its not suitable for us to get involved in this matter. The Mi Family had a branch in Qingning Prefecture, but it was clear that as an agency from another region, they could only symbolically provide some wealth for the asion. They couldntvish money on military provisions, otherwise, how would they exin it to Yuanguang Prefecture? This really is Feng Jun felt somewhat speechless, an Otherworld version of a money-driven governance?
If the Tian Family were tovish military provisions, the bulk of the wealth would, of course, have toe from him. A man must take responsibility for his own actions, and he couldnt impose any excessive demands on his partners. But on second thought, a cold smile appeared on Feng Juns lips, Interesting, does the Gu Family really think they can outspend me? The Gu Family was considered one of the top ns in Qingning Prefecture because they possessed Innate talents. Not only were their martial strength values extremely high, but their wealth had also reached a staggering level. With Feng Juns current assets, he really didntpare with them. A n of thousands needed to take care of the basic necessities of eating, drinking, defecating, sleeping, while supporting the Martial Artists cultivation and the growth and expansion of the n. To a simr enterprise in the Earth Realm, they would need assets worth at least tens or even hundreds of billions. The problem of food and shelter was easy to solve, but to develop, to grow, and not to be eliminated by the times, they really needed this much capital. Feng Juns assets had not yet reached ten billion, andpared with the Gu Family, they were not on the same level. Moreover, the Gu Family had a major advantage: arger poption! What is the most valuable thing in the 21st century? Talent! Even if we dont discuss talent, people are a valuable asset. In the massive Imperial Capital, once the sectored poption was expelled, the entire city would be buried in trash. Want to order takeout? Sorry, but the delivery guys are gone, even the restaurants have closed, better stay home and eat instant noodlesif the corner store hasnt closed down. This was an even bigger shoring for Feng Jun, who was not only severelycking in manpower but whose paid employees also couldntpare in loyalty to n members. He had many weaknesses, but regardless, relying on one strength alone, he dared to sh head-on with the other sidebehind him stood the support of an entire ne! When he thought aboutpeting with the other side financially, he really felt no pressureLet you see how an economic battle is fought!
After thanking Shopkeeper Mi, he called over Tian Yangni and repeated the situation to him. Upon hearing about military provisions, Tian Yangni also felt a bit troubled. As an elder of a n, he understood more clearly than Feng Jun that a bad start must be nipped in the bud, The Tian Family cant splurge on military provisions this year; even if its your money being spent next year will be tough too. Feng Jun stroked his chin and looked thoughtfully at him, Then Ill ask the head of the Deng Escort Bureau. He wasnt without alternatives. The Deng Family Brothers father, before he retired from the Escort Bureau, was also a significant figure and didnt have too many assets. If one year he whimsically splurged on military provisions, it wouldnt be indefensible. And the next year? Sorry, no more! The Deng Family didnt have much money to begin with. How could Tian Yangni dare agree to the Divine Doctor acting this way? If he did, wouldnt all their previous hard work have been in vain? All he could do was reply with a wry smile, Theres still some time before the end of the year, were not in a hurry. Lets first observe how the Magistrate ns to handle this. I dont believe that the Gu Family can afford to be generous with military provisions year after year well just wait and see. Feng Jun thought it over and felt the same, not wanting to lose hisposure before anything even happened. So he scoffed, When its time for military provisions, I will make the Gu Family regret not dealing with me directly! Chapter 254: 254: Intensifying Efforts (Seeking Monthly Votes) Chapter 254: Intensifying Efforts (Seeking Monthly Votes) Feng Jun nned, when the time came for conscripting the army, to gather intelligence through the Tian Family on one hand and, on the other, to strike at the assets of the Gu Family. In the eyes of the Gu Family, they were legitimately using the rules to deal with Feng Jun, who had suddenly emerged. As for directly challenging Feng Jun the Gu Family werent fools, as two Innate had already perished at his hands. Gu Maoyuan was a veteran Innate, but, even as a veteran, he was just an Innate, not an Immortal. The Gu Family couldnt afford to use their only strategic-level deterrent force lightly. However, Feng Jun was particrly disgusted with such matters. You, the Gu Family, believe youre acting within the rules, but when ites to seizing by force did you respect the rules then? He didnt know how the Gu Family dealt with others, but he was very clear about how they had once dealt with him. For the mere price of a dozen copper coins, they tried to forcibly purchase items he brought from Earth Is this respecting the rules? Rules are not chamber pots to be picked up and used when convenient, then cast aside when theyre not. So, to Feng Jun, this was a ssic case of malicious retaliation. Also, the other side might be smugly thinking theyre employing justice and using open strategies, while he can only passively ept the situation.
He could even envision the Yangshan Gu Family, hundreds of miles away, sneering at himWant to force the Gu Family to take action? With a few simple tricks, we can y you to death! What Feng Jun disliked the most was his opponents smugness. Two more days passed, and most of the Yu Family Members had left. Later, the Tian Family Disciples working on construction at Lord Beiyuan Mansion returned as well. Feng Jun received an intelligence summary from the Mi Family, noting that the Wonderful Hand Pavilion had shown no reaction to the death of the Soul Capture Spike, so he couldnt be bothered to speak of a ten-day ultimatum and handed over the corpse of the Soul Capture Spike to the Mi Family. As long as you act with integrity, my actions will be even more scrupulous. The Mi Family, receiving the head of their enemy, were so overwhelmed with excitement that they hurried back to Yuanguang Prefecture during the night. Feng Jun noticed fewer people around, and was about to search for Spirit Stones, when the next morning, Tian Family members reported: a unit of soldiers was approaching from the direction of the county town. Soon after, Tian Yangni rushed over, bringing thetest news: not only County Soldiers but also Iron Guards had arrived. The Iron Guards, managed by the Imperial Guards, were somewhat simr to a police force, directly responsible to the royal family. Along with the Imperial Forest Soldiers, they formed the two major defense forces of the capital city. This news was quite troubling. Tian Yangni, with a worried frown, said, Who could this important person be? The main responsibility of the Iron Guards was protection, but they provided security not only for the royal family. All high-ranking officials had Iron Guards with them, a form of protection from Donghua Country, considered a privilege from the Imperial Court. For example, the Magistrate of Qingning Prefecture didnt have Iron Guards by his side he wasnt qualified, but the Governor of Fushan County, his superior, should have ten Iron Guards with him. Even if there asionally were vacancies, they would quickly be filled. The Tian Family was just a local powerhouse, or one might even say a small rural n. The Disciples had limited vision and took a long time to realize that the County Soldiers were mixed with Iron Guards. The Yu Family Members should have had keener eyesight than the Tian Family, but now only seven or eight of them were left, and even Yu Zhengqing had left. The one in charge was the second young master of the Yu Family, with the highest Cultivation Level being a High-Rank Martial Master Guest Elder. The second young master of the Yu Family didntmunicate much with Feng Jun and didnte to pass on any news today either. Tian Yangni expressed his anxiousness with a troubled look: with Iron Guards present, its really not suitable to offend them, if anything happens we can only endure. If we dont want to endure, we could flee, but absolutely mustnt resistthis involves the face of Donghua Countrys royal family and the Imperial Court. Feng Jun wasnt very afraid, having killed two Innates already, how would Iron Guards matter? So he casually suggested, lets wait and see how things unfold. It was around noon when that group of people reached Mount Zhige and headed straight for Feng Juns courtyard.
When these people were still more than ten miles away from the courtyard, the vanguard had already reached the courtyard. The reason it was called the vanguard was that besides one Iron Guard, there were five County Soldiers and two runners. Upon seeing County Soldiers arrive, Feng Jun couldnt help but shake his head secretly: the Tian Familys intelligence capabilities really need improvement. Little did he know, it was his misunderstanding. It was customary in Donghua Country for Iron Guards to be apanied by other protective forces, hence even runners were present.
Though the Tian Family Disciples were terrified of the Iron Guards, they still had to muster the courage to go up and inquire, May I ask what business brings the gentlemen here? The two runners were locals from Zhige and had dealings with the Tian Family Disciples on a regr basis. However, at this time, they solemnly replied, Do not ask too many questions. A dignitary has arrived and needs to requisition your courtyard temporarily. Please vacate it quickly. The Disciples of the Tian Family paled at these words, knowing that todays matter could in no way be trivial, and could only grit their teeth in response, We are but hired to do some odd jobs, and truly cant presume to respond on behalf of our employers. One of the runners gave a subtle hint with his eyes, but his voice was sharp, You are not in a position to decide, why not quickly inform someone who is? The Tian Family disciples steeled their heart and spoke firmly, To inform our main house, we need to know the background of the honored one I hope Big Brother can understand. For the Tian Family members, a person with iron guards was surely noble, but someone who could kill two innate Divine Doctors wouldnt have a low status either. You wish to requisition the Divine Doctors courtyard without revealing your identity? Dammit, the servant who had been gesturing earlier couldnt help but curse aloud, Is an honored persons identity something you can know? While cursing, he carefully watched the iron guards expressionit was not his duty to care about such matters, and he had no interest in them. However, the Tian Family disciple replied without subservience or arrogance, Perhaps Im not qualified to know, but I cant report to the main house without any rity I am just doing my duty. Why dont you just step aside then? The servant said with a cold sneer, desperately gesturing. Just as the words left his mouth, a County Soldiers expression changed. He took out a steel whip,shed out with a flick of his hand, and struck at the Tian Family disciple, shouting fiercely, How dare you pry into military secrets? Seeking death! The Tian Family disciple didnt dare resist and could only retreat abruptly. However, the opponents whipping technique was exquisite; the steel whip flew out of his hand, knocking the disciple over, before he swiftly retrieved it with a flick of his wrist. At the end of the steel whip was a very thin ropesso, which the County Soldier held in his hand.
Caught off guard, the Tian Family disciple suffered a heavy blow, and with his mouth agape, he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, Puh~ Tian Lewen had just arrived not far away and witnessed the scene, boiling with rage he couldnt hold back, Why did you hit someone? Get lost! The County Soldier barked, Clear out the courtyard immediately, clean it up, or youll regret it! As soon as he finished speaking, there was a muffled thump, and the County Soldiers shoulder shook, his steel whip falling to the ground. Right after, bright red blood seeped through the seams of his shoulder armor. The man was quite fierce. He clutched his right shoulder with his left hand and shouted through clenched teeth, Who dares to ambush me? Another muffled thump resonated, the mans horse staggered and copsed, never to rise again. The man dismounted to find a bloody wound on his beloved horses forehead from which fresh blood was profusely pouring. The horse slowlyy on its side, its eyes gradually dimming, its hind legs sporadically twitchinga sure sign it would not survive. His face darkened, and he was about to curse when he suddenly realized that something was amiss. Looking around, he was shocked to find that two servants had already taken cover at a distance, and even the four County Soldiers had created some space between them and himit was clear that the death of his mount was coteral damage, and no one wanted to be the second victim. The County Soldier grew angrier, but he realized that the assant was audacious, not only daring to injure a County Soldier but also to kill a military horse. Though furiously angry, he didnt dare to curse recklessly and could only scan around, shouting with intense rage, Who took action? Have the guts to show yourself? A voice rang out from above, indifferent yet authoritative, You want me to show myself are you worthy?
That attitude was exactly how the County Soldier had treated Tian Lewen earlier. It was indeed instant karma. However, the County Soldier didnt dwell on that point. Instead, his expression changed, and he spoke sharply, I am here to requisition the property. Are you sure you want to confront the iron guard? There are many houses around, the voice continued nonchntly, I do not ept the requisition. You can leave now! Enraged, the County Soldier retorted, Do you know who is requisitioning your courtyard? He had already guessed that the speaker was the so-called Divine Doctor, although he had pretended not to know until now, when his anger got the better of him and he blurted it out. In fact, with things having progressed to this stage, it didnt matter if it was out in the open. I dont know who is requisitioning it, Feng Juns voice driftedzily, I asked you earlier, and you refused to say. Revealing the whereabouts of an honored person is a responsibility no one can bear, the County Soldier sneered, If you resist the requisition by force, wait for the Official Government to imprison you! No sooner had he spoken than the air fell silent. While everyone wondered whether the Divine Doctor had been intimidated, the voice spoke again, Are you sure you understand who you are provoking? The County Soldiers face changed once more. Of course, he knew because Feng Juns true identity was uncertain, so even those above dared not suggest a course of action. What if they provoked someone untouchable? Therefore, they could only probe bit by bit, and he was at the forefront because hisrades entrusted him. But at this moment, he couldnt retreat and could only grit his teeth and respond, You will regret it. The army will arrive any moment now and will grind you into dust. Whether or not Ill regret it is my concern, Feng Juns tone remained unruffled, but let me tell you, if you dont leave now, I will take your life.
(Turns out there are four more patrons; with numerous administrative tasks in March, the stockpile of chapters is dwindling. Allow Feng Xiao a couple of days to catch up. As for the monthly tickets, theyre still requested, as they motivate Feng Xiao to write additional chapters.) Chapter 255: 255: No Ordinary Princely Heir Chapter 255: No Ordinary Princely Heir The word conscription is understood by everyone; in general, it means the government requisitions private belongings for public use on a temporary basis. But how significant is this public affair? Who issued the order? And who exactly should be the object of conscription? There are too many considerations involved. Take a simple example: when the Prefectural Governors office conscripts soldiers, they definitely dont have the nerve to harass the Princes Mansion. Feng Juns response was just the same: Im not interested in knowing who wants to conscript my courtyard. I just want to ask you one thingdo you know who I am? But even with just this question, it was enough to put the County Soldiers between a rock and a hard cethey truly were unsure of the persons identity. However, judging from the way this person dared to injure ones own people in front of the Iron Guards and even kill military horses, one could tell this person was definitely not ordinarythey were either insane or had a very substantial background. Did this person seem like a lunatic? Not particrly, so the County Soldiers then looked towards the Iron Guards for help. The Iron Guard didnt want to interfere with this messy situation. In fact, he was responsible to the Imperial Guard and the Imperial Family. Even the person he was currently guarding couldnt earn hisplete loyaltyhe couldy down his life for them but would never heed their reckless orders. But since the other party had injured his own people right in front of him, he couldnt just overlook it. Otherwise, he wouldnt be living up to the Iron Guards attire. So he snorted coldly, So, you think you can tantly injure a captain who is carrying out his mission?
Wounding a soldier is not a grave crime. However, a soldier on a military assignment is protected by the Imperial Court and the militaryas guards are considered sacred and invible. Who let him strike my people first? Feng Jun respondedzily. Coming to my house, injuring my people. I didnt kill him; thats already giving you face Now scram. The Iron Guards mouth twitched, and he turned his horses head without hesitation, twisting his body to leave. It wasnt a matter of losing face; staying in ce without any solution would make people look down on him even more. Seeing them leave, Feng Jun put away his musket and jumped down from a tree with a cold smile, Troublees calling, eh? Lao Tian, go check on your familys disciples and see how bad their injuries are The Tian Family Disciples suffered serious injuries; he was only a High-Rank Martial Warrior, while the attacker was an early-stage martial master. Thankfully, the steel whip wasnt made purely of steel but mixed with cow tendons, human hair, and the like, making it tough, light, and stic. So he had only his shoulder de and two ribs broken, with some blood in his lungs. Of course, these injuries were serious and required timely medical treatment and top-quality medicinal herbs, otherwise, his foundation would be greatly damaged. Compared to him, the Prefectural Soldier Captain shot by the bullet through his shoulder was not that severely injuredas long as his tendons werent hit, recovery wouldnt be too slow. The most crucial thing was, a Martial Artist who had lost an arm could possibly still reach the level of an Innate Expert. However, if the internal organs are injured leading to significant foundational damage, then the prospect of bing an Innate Expert is absolutely out of reach. The Tian Family was not short of medical herbs, but it couldnt be assumed that because of this battle, the side at the small courtyard had gained much advantage. In the actions of the other party, Feng Jun sensed a familiar scent: This is them tentatively probing again? He found that people in this realm really liked to y this hand, and he truly detested such tactics. Maybe is it because the information flow is not fluent enough? At least, such things happen less often in the Earth Realm. After the vanguard troops left, there was still the issue of finding a ce to stay. However, after seeing the houses and courtyard walls built from Jade, all other houses just seemed extremely crude inparisonhe couldnt bring himself to consider them. Even though talc wasnt valuable, it was still much prettier and more valuable than brick and stone. It just so happened that there was an area where Jade houses were being constructed; those were the Yu Familys people wanting to take up residence here. Of course, originally, they didnt need to build such nice houses. However, the second young master of the Yu Family, for some reason, insisted on doing so. The rest of the Yu Family just went along with it, thinking that Jade was plentiful here. The people who came to conscript found that the house was onlyid with a foundation and werent interested in asking further questions.
At noon, arge troop arrived with fifty County Soldiers and a total of five Iron Guardsnot a small number either. It appeared that the people knew that conscripting the house was ineffective, but they didnte to trouble Feng Jun either and instead set up camp about two miles away from him. Although living in tents was definitely not asfortable as living in houses, Tian Yangni dared not underestimate the opposition and quietly came to find Feng Jun. He looked terrified, This is bad, the standards at the camp, they belong to the house of a duke or marquis, and they also have bright yellow tassels on the corners.
Bright yellow is a color exclusively used by the Imperial Family; its use by others would be considered presumptuous, and if reported, even losing ones entire fortune would be considered getting off lightly. A craftsman with the surname Lu once made a screen for the Yu Family, and he used bright yellow for the base. The Yu Family immediately changed the color. At that time, Yu Zhengqing thought it was an unintentional mistake and didnt suspect muchafter all, bright yellow is also used by civilians. If no one reports it, it isnt considered a big deal. It was only until recently, when an enemy was exposed, that Yu Zhengqing realized it was a trap set for the Yu Family. No matter what, the act of boldly disying bright yellow on the corners of an outdoor item like a tent points unmistakably to Imperial connections. Tian Yangnis worries were quite normalafter all, a visit from imperial rtives was no minor urrence. The bottom card shown by this group of people had caused the surrounding vigers to be terrified; that evenings night market saw a significant decrease in foot traffic, with only about seventy percent of the usual crowd, half of whom hade to gawk at the nobles. But this was a matter forter. As the visitors pitched their tents, more than ten people made their way toward Feng Juns courtyard. Upon hearing the news, Tian Yangni immediately led several Tian Family disciples to meet themit was time for him to stand on his own. However, when he saw one of them, he was momentarily stunned, then he bowed respectfully, Lord Beiyuan, I greet you. Lord Beiyuan was somewhat fat, with a square face, big ears, and a long beard, exuding an air of authortiy that clearly indicated his extraordinary status. At the moment, he was not standing in the middle, but rather off to the side, speaking in a low voice with a young man in histe twenties. The young man was also extraordinarily dignified, but his face was a bit pale and his stance somewhat unstable. Although he had the cultivation level of a junior martial master, it was clear at a nce that he was the type of wastrel who had drained his vitality through indulgence in wine and women.
Since Lord Beiyuan was rted to the Tian Family by marriage, he naturally recognized Tian Yangni. He nodded slightly, expressionless, Yang Ni, go announce that the Yongyi Dukes princely heir hase to visit, and tell the master of the house toe out promptly to receive him. The Yongyi Dukes princely heir? Tian Yangni was suddenly startled. He took a deep look at the princely heir, did not dare say much, and turned around to leave, Nobles, please wait a moment. The Yongyi Duke was a notable duke in Donghua Country, having married the youngest sister of the current Imperial Family, a bona fide imperial rtive. This princely heirs status, in fact, made him a nephew of the Imperial Family. When Feng Jun heard the news, he also arranged for the Deng Family Brothers to open the courtyard doors, while he himself stood with hands sped behind his back, noting out to receive them. As the princely heir walked in, he was taken aback upon seeing this, then his face darkened, How bold, why do you note out to receive me? Feng Jun kept his hands behind his back, just giving him a strange look, Odd, you came looking for me, why should Ie out to receive you? How daring! Seeing this, Lord Beiyuan barked sharply, The princely heir is the nephew of the current Imperial Family, a noble of great stature. How dare you, this uncouth country bumpkin, be so arrogant and impolite? I may be a bumpkin, but thisnd belongs to me, Feng Juns face darkened, youe uninvited, stand on someone elsesnd, and yell at the owner I really dont understand, who is more uncivilized. You Lord Beiyuan, flushed with anger, Do you realize that allnd under the heavens belongs to the emperor, and all who live within its bounds are the emperors subjects? I bought thisnd with money, and the deed tax is also paid, Feng Jun replied expressionlessly, Food and clothinge from my ownbor. Id like to ask what authority does the emperor have over me? This was to say, I live in my own house, I do not owe you any taxes, I work honestly for my livelihood, food and clothinge from my own efforts, and I owe no one anything. What does it matter to me if youre from the imperial family? Even if the emperor were toe, it wouldnt make a difference. This argument was not only a joke in the Earth Realm, but there were also those in Donghua Country who had said the same thing. It was an old farmer, who, when faced by tax-collecting imperial officials, had boldly replied in this manner.
The Imperial Court, of course, became angry and sent people to seize him. But when theyid hands on him to take him away, they were taken aback My God, an Immortal? Who set up this trap? Ever since then, the Imperial Family of Donghua Country established a rule: unless necessary, one should not arbitrarily harass themon people. Of course, if youre truly amoner, then being harassed isnt a big deal. Lord Beiyuans words had merit, but Feng Juns argument held just as much reason. Seeing the two of them arguing endlessly, the princely heir flung his sleeves and turned around, Lord Beiyuan, you talk first Ille back after youve finished. Before anyone could react, he had already walked far away in the blink of an eye. Tian Yangni was dumbfounded and only after a long while did he sigh, This princely heir is truly a man of temperament. The princely heir is well-educated, not as unsuitable as you think, Lord Beiyuan nced at him indifferently, He knows we are inws and deliberately stepped aside to make it easier for us to talk. Before Tian Yangni could respond, a voice came from within the courtyard, Then you two can chat at your leisure, Lao Er close the door! Hearing this, Lord Beiyuan burst intoughter out of sheer anger, I say, my younger brother is also your patron, is this how you treat your guests? Feng Jun gave him a deep look, My patron is him, not you! Fine, say whatever you want, Lord Beiyuan, a man of the world, did not argue, Arent you going to invite me in to sit down?
Completely unnecessary, Feng Jun gestured dismissively, bluntly refusing, I am fainthearted, afraid that you might bring out a steel whip to beat someone. The remark wasden with sarcasm, but Lord Beiyuan did not take it to heart at all, Ive seen yourmpwork, its somewhat interesting, but that formation of yours is nothing but a deception to fool others! Feng Jun looked at him,ughing indifferently, The county soldiers thought the same what a pity for a good horse. Upon hearing this, Lord Beiyuan couldnt help feeling a touch of irritation, and then he spoke loudly, Enough, do not argue for the sake of arguing with me. The princely heir has already sent word, he wishes to requisition Mount Zhige for horse breeding. Chapter 256: 256 Plot Twist Chapter 256: Chapter 256 Plot Twist ` Conscripting Mount Zhige for horse breeding? Feng Jun blurted out upon hearing this, subconsciously retorting, He conscripts what he wants, what does that have to do with me! However, right after, frustration red up in his heart, Second brother, close the door! As the door mmed shut, Lord Beiyuan was first stunned, then jumped up high, shouting loudly, Yang Ni, look, look How dare he treat me this way, how dare he! He was, after all, a distinguished Earl who had taken the initiative to visit, and yet he hadnt been invited inside to sit for a while! Not only had he not been offered a seat, but he also received a cold reception The door was mmed shut! For someone to treat you this politely, Tian Yangni sneered inwardly, feeling smug that you dare to put on airs with an Immortal, you truly are unique. But of course, he couldnt say that aloud, Please calm yourself, my lord. Howe Brother Bao didnte this time? Ive confined him to his quarters, Lord Beiyuan answered, suppressing his anger. He hadnt intended to mention this, but the other partys recent actions had stirred up his rage to the point that he could not contain it. Grounded? Tian Yangni opened his mouth wide in shock, What what did he do wrong?
You have the nerve to ask me? Lord Beiyuan, seeing the other partys dumbstruck expression, felt his anger rising once more, Yang Ni, I know the Tian Familys foundation may be somewhatcking, but surely you can at least recognize if there is a Formation, right? Theres no point in making such ament, Lord Beiyuan, Tian Yangni retorted angrily upon hearing that, damn it, how dare youugh at the shallow foundations of the Tian Family? In truth, the Tian Familys foundations were indeed not deep, but people like them were the most sensitive about others pointing out their ws. Especially since the foundations of the Lord Beiyuan Family werent that profound either; if it werent for the rescue incident, they might not evenpare with the Tian Family by now. So Tian Yangni sharply counterattacked, My Tian Family may becking in depth, but Brother Bao certainly is not. Hes the one who saw the Formation, hes the one who hammered out the deal, hes the one who negotiated the price What does this have to do with my Tian Family? In fact, he wanted to add that Brother Bao used his own money, so what business is it of yours as his elder brother? But once said, this family rtionship would be untenable. However, in a fury, Lord Beiyuan paid no attention to the other partys reaction. Gnashing his teeth, he demanded, But lets be clear, Brother Bao was informed about the Formation in the courtyard that was you, wasnt it? Yes, it was me, Tian Yangnis temper red even more, Do you really think Id conspire with the Divine Doctor against your family? By the end of his question, he almost wanted tough. A grand Immortal, plotting against a minor Earl like you? Pah! Why hadnt he realized that you, Lord Beiyuan, were also such a narcissistic character? Plot against my family Pfft, youd need to muster the courage first! Lord Beiyuan looked at him, shook his head slightly without a trace of emotion, The Tian Family is known for loyalty. Since we are family, you presumably wouldnt do such a thing After pausing, he spoke in a heavy tone, But you should know the three essential elements of a Formation, right? Tian Yangni had already guessed what he was going to say, and his heart coldly sneered, but his face portrayed utter cluelessness. He shook his head, My Tian Familys foundations are shallow; I honestly dont know about this Perhaps Brother Bao doesnt know either? Brother Bao Lord Beiyuans mouth twitched slightly, There are various interpretations for the three elements. Its not my ce to say more, but Ill tell you one thing: only those driven by Immortal Crystals, aside from Military Formations and those influenced by the geography and Feng Shui, like mountains and rivers, can be called a Formation. After finishing his words, he turned and left, Thats all, I must go tell the Ducal Heir this at once. The two had been conversing sotto voce,pletely unaware of the slight distortion of the air behind a nearby bush. After Tian Yangni also left, the space behind the bush twisted, revealing a figure: it was none other than the second young master of the Yu Family. Watching the direction Lord Beiyuan had departed, a cold smile yed on his lips, Another fool who cant adapt and is full of himself Oh, it seems like Im insulting myself?
He murmured to himself here, not realizing that in the monitoring room, a little boy was watching this scene in horror. Sister! Huan Huan shouted, turning and running out. Usually, although Feng Juns yard was under surveince, it was mainly for monitoring at night. During the day, people would check it if they remembered, but if not, it was ignored. Huan Huan was a lively and curious three-year-old whose actions sometimes needed mindingnobody could expect too much discipline at his age.
Therefore, Liu Feifei strictly forbade him from entering the monitoring room; she might have been young, but she knew all too well the consequences of Huan Huans mischief. Huan Huan didnt dare to mess with his sister, and it was only because he noticed a quarrel in the courtyard that he had sneaked into the monitoring room. Thanks to his sisters repeated warnings, he had managed not to touch anything, merely sticking out his head to gaze at the screens. When he noticed a figure suddenly appear behind a bush on a screen, he was genuinely startled and immediately turned tail and ran. At this time, Feng Jun had already entered the house, and Lang Zhen was meditating for his Cultivationhis injury hadntpletely healed. ` Only the Deng Family brothers were patrolling around. In broad daylight, they found that using their eyes for observation was somewhat better; cameras were not as flexible. They didnt pay much attention to this little brat. After listening to her brothers words, Liu Feifei asked him sternly a couple of questions to make sure he wasnt lying, then she turned around to look for Feng Jun. Unfortunately, the Divine Doctor had already closed his door. The little girl hesitated for a long time but ultimately didnt dare to knockHuan Huan should not have been in the surveince room to begin with, and it would be even more improper for her to bother the Divine Doctor rashly. After much internal struggle, she turned her head and walked towards the kitchenshe might as well make dinner first. However, while Liu Feifei dared not disturb the Divine Doctor, there were still those who dared to do so. Over half an hourter, Tian Yangni knocked on the door, seeking an audience with the Divine Doctor. Feng Jun was getting a bit hungry, so he let the person in and asked Feifei to cook, Lets talk over the meal.
Generally speaking, he ate quickly, and this time was no exception. After the meal was prepared, he ate his fill first, and only when he was about seventy percent full, did he pick up a cup of fruit wine to sip lightlythe wine, a gift from the Mi Family, was not high in alcohol content, yet exceedingly mellow in vor. Seeing that the two of them had started drinking, Lang Zhen and the others left. Tian Yangni looked around before lowering his voice, Divine Doctor, it seems youre quite displeased with Lord Beiyuan? Its not just quite displeased; Im thoroughly unhappy, Feng Jun snorted coldly, I originally thought he was the same kind of person as Brother Bao. If I had known what his family was likehmmph. To be honest, he hadnt expected to encounter such a situation with his first set of customers. He had even been considering selling a second set of surveince to Lord Beiyuans Mansion. Of course, whether to sell the surveince was a minor issue; he didnt care about the money. He was even annoyed enough to think about taking back the previous set. Tian Yangni was not surprised by his response; instead, he spoke softly, But you shouldnt have provoked the Ducal Heir, Yongyi. So what if I provoked him? Feng Jun replied carelessly, then turned his head to look at Tian Yangni thoughtfully, Lao Tian, what exactly are you trying to say? Tian Yangni hesitated before finally asking courageously, Divine Doctor, if Im not mistaken, your high-profile actionsare you nning something? Upon hearing this, Feng Jun gave him another look, then nodded slightly, You could say that. He had taken a hard stance against the Earl and the Ducal Heir, leaving no room for maneuver, in part because of their bad attitude, but also because he truly wanted to stir up some trouble and attract attention. Having been on this ne for several months, he had yet to find any clues to cultivation and even felt it inappropriate to inquire furtherthe Tian Family and Lang Zhen already viewed him as an Immortal; how could he continue asking about such matters? Therefore, after securing a stable living environment, he gradually began to show off a variety of items from the Earth Realm, recruiting subordinates to expand his influence while making a disy of his extraordinary abilities in hopes of catching the attention of cultivators. Taking a hard stance against the Ducal Heir, Yongyi, and Lord Beiyuan also served to boost his reputation.
Regarding this point, his mind was clearhow could a person from the Earth Realm not know the concept of hype? Of course, such a strategy had its risks, but to be honest, their behavior had truly infuriated him. Seize Mount Zhige for horse breeding? Ridiculous, who came up with such a rotten idea? Feng Jun didnt care whether they wanted to breed horses or cows; the crux of the issue was that he had already found over twenty Spirit Stones in the area! He wasnt sure about the presence of Spirit Stones elsewhere, but ording to Brother Bao, even Lord Beiyuans Mansion didnt have any. It was clear that these items were extremely precious, and the Spirit Stones on Mount Zhige were already a rare find. If others were to seize the entire Mount Zhige, bringing arge number of soldiers and horses, how would he be able to happily mine for Spirit Stones with explosives? The actions of the Princely Heir and Lord Beiyuan had severely affected his ns; there was no way he would back down. Seeing his acknowledgment, Tian Yangnis eyes brightened, May I askwhat are you nning to do, Divine Doctor? Feng Jun looked at him indifferently, shaking his head slightly, Knowing too much isnt good for you Well, lets do this: put out the word that I wont heed unreasonable demands from those in power. Alright, Ill handle it, Tian Yangni quickly nodded in agreement, hesitating before adding, Second Young Master Yu told me if you need help, he can offer his assistance. Huh? Feng Jun looked at him strangely, That little miss actually said such a thing? For a moment, he was rather amused. Initially, he had thought that Lord Beiyuans Mansion, as his first client, would be a quality customer. Unexpectedly, the person in charge, Brother Bao, was put under house arrest upon his return, and the subsequent arrival of Lord Beiyuan was extremely unfriendly.
Whereas the Yu Family, whose negotiations hadnt gone smoothly at the beginning, had surprisingly changed their attitudepletely, even actively expressing their willingness to help him against the Ducal Heir and the Earl. Such a turnaround in the plot was too abrupt, making it hard for anyone to ept calmly. Even a third-rate inte novelist couldnt make up such an idiotic plot twist, right? Yet, it happened just like that (Ill try to add more chapters tomorrow. Brothers and sisters, encourage me with some monthly tickets.) Chapter 257: 257: Taking by Force (One more to celebrate Alliance Leaders memory of Dora) Chapter 257: Taking by Force (One more to celebrate Alliance Leaders memory of Dora) Tian Yangni was also unclear what had caused such a significant change in Master Yu the Second. However, he had managed to inquire about other matters. It seems that Lord Beiyuan has established contact with the Gu Family. Feng Jun looked at him for a while before finally snorting coldly, What choice will your Tian Family make? I hope you give me a clear answer. Im definitely on your side, Tian Yangni stomped his feet in anxiety, Hes just a rtive by marriage to my family, and has never really held the Tian Family in high regard. Would I offend you for his sake Would it be worth it? Indeed, this was the most standard and truthful answerthe Tian Family also wanted to help Lord Beiyuan Mansion, there was no doubt about that, but if the opponent was Feng Jun, then it definitely would not be worth it. The Divine Doctor might be an Immortal, but that wasnt the key point. Anyway, the brunt was borne by Lord Beiyuan, and the critical issue was that the Tian Family had already established good private rtions with the Divine Doctor. To change loyalty at this juncture, what kind of fool would do that? Feng Jun remained silent with a wicked smile, continued drinking with Tian Yangni until around ten oclock at night, before he dropped a sentence, Help me ask, who exactly has instructed Lord Beiyuan Mansion to trouble me? This request was somewhat difficult for Tian Yangni, but since he had already picked a side, he could only follow through to the end. By the time he left, it was nearly midnight. Liu Feifei, who had nned to sneak a report, had already fallen asleep. Early the next morning, another disturbance came to the small courtyard, and it was none other than the two bailiffs from yesterday.
The two bailiffs took out official documents, and stated seriously that the Yongyi Duke intended to buy Mount Zhige to offer to the Inner Court as a horse farm, and yournd here is unimed wastnd. We have roughly estimated the cost to be You dont have to tell me the cost, Feng Jun interrupted them curtly: Sorry, I have no intention to sell! Not selling is impossible! The two bailiffs stated firmly right away, making it clear: The entire Mount Zhige is to be presented to the Inner Court, its impossible to leave your plot ofnd alonewho will be responsible if the Inner Court is disturbed? Feng Jun was inclined to argue, but even Lang Zhen gave him a bitter smile and shook his head: Its no use, you cant win. The royal family generally does not seize thend of themon people, but if they truly decide to do something and have sufficient reason, even Immortals cant easily interfereafter all, the matters of the secr world still have to be managed by the royal family and the Official Government. Then Ill sell it after two full years, Feng Jun conceded, I just bought thend this year. A bailiff spoke in astonishment, When you bought thend has what rtion to selling it? Youd better go and read, Donghua Land Laws section six, use eleven, Feng Jun said expressionlessly, If a plot ofnd changes hands three times within two years, it is considered to be involved in malpractices! It turns out that the founding emperor of Donghua Country was originally from a declined household. His father squandered the family wealth, and he almost starved to death at one point. Therefore, he harbored extreme hatred for the practice ofnd hoarding. Strictly speaking, Donghua currently has morend than people, which shouldnt makend hoarding a severe issue. However, if one can easily annex cultivatednd, then who would bother toboriously break new ground? Thus, Donghua Country defined extremely stringentnd policies. If a plot ofnd changed ownership three times in two years, it could be deemed suspicious. Just on the basis of this policy, someone could be arrested for questioning and even sentenced based on free deliberation. Feng Junsnd came from the Tian Family, who had bought it from the government and then gifted it to the Divine Doctorthats already two owners. Selling it again would vite the rules. As long as he insisted on this point, thend couldpletely be sold after two yearsthis was a legitimate policy. The two bailiffs usually wouldnt pay attention to such matters. Strictly speaking, with policies above, there are countermeasures below. Just take Zhige County, for exampleplots that change owners three times within two years are plenty, and there are even those that changed hands four or five times. But as the saying goes, if the people do not raise awsuit, the government will not investigate. As long as both parties involvede to an agreement, no one sees it as an issue. Over time, not to mention ordinary folks, even the clerks in the Prefectural Government Office have forgotten about such a regtion. However, as soon as Feng Jun mentioned it, the two bailiffs faces changednot because they were certain of this regtion, but because they considered that with the nature of Donghua Land Laws, it was indeed possible for such a use to exist. Earth Laws were mainly directed at protecting thend of themon people. The frequent changes ofnd ownership within two years greatly increased the possibility of malpractices, which would also be unfavorable for the governments regtion in the macro sense.
Because Earth Laws have a protective aspect for the people, and its a time of peace and prosperity, it is rarely invoked, but regardless, as long as thisw has not been dered abolished, it remains valid. Feng Jun was fighting for these two years because he intended to mine all of the Spirit Stone during this period. After the Spirit Stone had been exhausted, Zhige County wouldnt hold any attraction for him. As for the jade houses and courtyards they are treasures on Earth, but here they truly arent worth much, so letting go isnt a problem. In fact, even the jade house was built with the aid of the Tian Family, and all he did was forgive their transgression.
The two bailiffs didnt know Feng Juns thoughts, but for them, agreeing to transact within two years also meant that they hadpleted their missionafter all, building a horse farm on the vast Mount Zhige would take several years, which wouldnt hinder the main task. So the two men left with relieved expressions. But by noon, Lord Beiyuan came to the small courtyard again, apanied by the magistrate of Zhige Countyand as for the Princely Heir of Yongyi Duke, with such a significant status, he would not make an appearance without a settled agreement. The county magistrate has arrived, and even if Feng Jun is reluctant, he must give the other party some facethis is the local parental official, after all. However, the parental officials face only goes so far as to enter the courtyard, without the privilege to even step inside the house or have a seat at a table. So Feng Jun just stood there in the courtyard, chatting with the official. The county magistrate was clear about his position, knowing this was a battle between immortals, one he couldnt meddle in; he simply stated, Thisnd was sold by the official government. If you are worried about being held ountable, we are willing to buy it back at a premium. Premium is a term from the Earth Realm. His words were, We are willing to add an extra fifty percent to the price to buy it back. Feng Jun promptly declineddoing that would still leave me facing crimes of the loss of imperial assets. In less than half a year, to make a fifty percent profit between buying and selling, that charge would surely be substantiated. The county magistrate mulled over the phrase crimes of the loss of imperial assets for quite some time, then stood up to take his leave, at the same time expressing his deep impression, It appears that the Divine Doctor is not only adept at healing people, but also at governing a country. Feng Jun didnt see him out, just offering a faint smile, If not a good minister, then a good doctor Isnt that quite normal? The county magistrate gave him another look before covertly giving Lord Beiyuan a meaningful ncemy lord, this man really knows his stuff.
After he left, Lord Beiyuan signaled, and his guard shook his hand slightly, and a chair appeared out of nowhere in the courtyard. The Deng Family Brothers, standing nearby, immediately gasped in unison, their eyes widening, Storage Bag? Lord Beiyuan casually took a seat, ignoring them, and merely stated indifferently, I already told you, what you sold to the youngest brother wasnt a Formation. Feng Jun gave a dismissive curl of his lip, then ordered, Second Son, go inside and fetch a chair out. The Deng Familys Second Son had the tact to not only bring out a chair but also a tea table, and he brought over a ss ashtray. Feng Jun took out a cigarette, lit it up, took a deep inhale, and casually tapped his cigarette on the ashtray without saying a word. Materializing goods out of thin air was also within his capabilities, but since he couldnt grasp the other partys intentions, he wasnt in a rush to show offWhat if this fellow is purposefully probing? Wouldnt I be ying right into his hands? Anyhow, the ss ashtray and rolled cigarettes were also things that ordinary people didnt have. As for offering the other party a cigarette? That was out of the questioneven if he were back in the Earth Realm, he wouldnt offer a cigarette under such circumstances. Lord Beiyuan, seeing the ashtray, couldnt help but narrow his eyes, thinking to himself that this fellow indeed had quite a few treasures. Crystal and the like were also avable in the Earls mansion, but they werent luxurious enough to be used as cigarette ashtrays. Mr. Feng indeed has many rare items, he said expressionlessly, The Yongyi Dukes princely heir has taken a liking to your generator and light fixtures. Name your price. So direct? Feng Jun gave him a puzzled look, I really dont understand what youre saying, Lord Beiyuan. If hes interested, just buy it.
Lord Beiyuan didnt look at him but continued to speak to himself, In the future, if you want to sell generators and light fixtures, you can only sell them to the princely heir, and youll have to lower the price The princely heir also wont ask you for the manufacturing method. Upon hearing this, Feng Jun couldnt help but scoff, He would like the manufacturing method? Not to ridicule him, but would he be able to learn it? Lord Beiyuan turned to look at him, So you agree? You really are full of imagination, Feng Jun said with augh in irritation, When did I ever say I agreed? Its futile not to agree, Lord Beiyuan stated tly, as if dering a matter unrted to himself, Taking yournds and properties is just the first step. With your status, you cant fight against me, let alone the Yongyi Duke. Feng Jun became curious upon hearing this, Doesnt the princely heir fancy the Warning Formation? That Formation is useless; only a fool would buy it, Lord Beiyuan not only mocked Feng Jun but also showed no mercy for his younger brother, The mansion has many things, but plenty of people is one of them, who needs that Formation? After a pause, he made it clear, Nevertheless, this set of lighting is quite remarkable. Manpower can rece machinery for security, but no matter how much one tries, human bodies cannot emit light. Feng Jun gave him another look, Who has incited you toe to me? I offer a serious suggestion You better kill that person immediately, as they are harming you. Lord Beiyuan hesitated for a moment, then said gravely, No one incited me. I saw your Formation and felt you were deceiving Brother Bao No one can bully the Beiyuan Mansion and not be punished. Feng Jun looked at him with mock amusement, Even if I am to be punished, shouldnt I sell the items to Brother Bao? What does this have to do with the Yongyi Dukes princely heir? (First update, in memory of Dora, and also seeking monthly votes.)
Chapter 258: 258 Who is Greedy (2nd Update) Chapter 258: Chapter 258 Who is Greedy (2nd Update) Feng Juns question was truly incisive beyondpare. However, since Lord Beiyuan had already ced Brother Bao under house arrest, he had already made himself ready to be shameless. He admitted frankly, Because I want to curry favor with the Princely Heir, I want to curry favor with the Imperial Family. Such shameful words, and yet he spoke them so tantly, Everyone has ambition, right? Feng Jun was not annoyed but simply looked at him deeply, If you wish to curry favor with them, shouldnt you just make the effort yourself? Whye and plot against me? Because I dont have any rare treasures at hand, Lord Beiyuan answered righteously, then smiled faintly, Fortunately, Brother Baos luck isnt bad, to have actually encountered you Its like the heavens are helping me. Everyone else in the courtyard watched the Earl with their mouths agapeAre you really fine being so shameless? However, Lord Beiyuan soon realized hispse and looked deeply at Feng Jun, Nevertheless, you brought this upon yourself. If it werent for your attempt to swindle Brother Baos possessions, I wouldnt have taken action. Feng Juns expression turned strange, So to speak it was you who was wholeheartedly plotting against me alone, no one else? Where would I have so much spare time? Lord Beiyuan stated with disdain, It was the Princely Heir who noticed themp was quite nice and wanted to take it to honor his mother. Casual inquiry only then revealed that you dared to call that monitoring device a Formation
In this realm, Immortals were high above, beyond the reach of ordinary people, but there were always those who could get wind of rted news. The Princely Heir was one such individual, his father being a Duke, his mother thete Emperors favorite youngest daughter, and his uncle the current CEO of Donghua Company C he was top of the second generation among the powerful elites. With his superficial knowledge of Cultivation, he insisted that a Formation that wasnt powered by Immortal Crystals couldnt be called a Formationwhat he referred to here as a Formation, in fact, should be an Immortal Array, but people were ustomed to using terms that avoided mentioning the Immortal Family. There were also Formations among themoners, but obviously, mortal Formations couldnt possibly involve such exquisite devices, nor had anyone heard of anything like it, let alone electric generator before this. After much consideration, he concluded that the person who created the electric generator indeed had some skill, but made the grave mistake of using the name of a Formation. Therefore, his original intention was to acquire a lighting system, but upon Lord Beiyuans reminder, he suddenly realized: I could take over this lighting business. After all, whoever was doing this was deceiving people under the guise of the Immortal Family. If the Formation was really powered by Immortal Crystals, how could the Princely Heir dare to plot like this? He would have hurried over to pay respects long ago. At first, Lord Beiyuan even harbored the intention to counterfeit the entire system. But his staff, after all, were not idlers, and they soon found that they couldnt replicate itthere were too many parts that they didnt even know how to make, let alone being unable to analyze the materials. After the Princely Heir brought in two court craftsmen, they looked it over but could offer no help. Since counterfeiting wasnt possible, what they could do was monopolize sales. However, Brother Bao strongly warned his brother: The Divine Doctors abilities are beyond yourprehension, you better be restrained. Lord Beiyuan felt this was just his younger brother exaggerating, trying to cover up the fact he had been deceived. Yet the Yongyi Duke Princely Heir also believed that a steady and cautious approach was betterwith his status as Imperial Rtive, he couldnt discern the mystery of the electric generator and hadnt even heard of it before, so it was best to be cautious. Thus, their initial deal to buy Mount Zhige was a probing stepof course, if necessary, buying it wouldnt really matter since it wasnt much money. The other party, however, insisted on not selling thend for the time being and even cited the Earth Laws to resist, which led Lord Beiyuan toe and probe personally. Luckily, even though the other party was arrogant, he still had to give face to the county magistrate. This meant the other side wasnt unafraid of the Official Government but rather felt that both Lord Beiyuan and Yongyi Duke were too distant to affect themfrankly, its all because the founding emperor cherished themon people too much, spoiling them with bad habits. Then, Lord Beiyuan employed another tactic, which was to openly use a Storage Bag.
To be strict, what his guards used was a Storage Talisman, which,pared to a Storage Bag, had very limited space and was usable only a limited number of timesthe best Storage Talismans could only be used nine times. But there was no choice, Lord Beiyuan really didnt have a Storage Bag, and even if he did, he couldnt open it without Immortal Spirit Qiat the very least, it would require an Innate Expert to open it with True Yuan. An Innate Expert, the Princely Heir could indeed invite, but it seemed like the other party specialized in killing Innates? Regardless, Lord Beiyuan didnt hesitate to use up the durability of the Storage Talisman. It seemed like showing off, but the real purpose was to probeif this young man really had a Storage Bag, he should not be able to resist such provocation, right?
So, why dont you also show your Storage Bag for me to see? Even if you dont have a Storage Bag, you should at least be able to tell that Im not using Immortal Spirit Qi, just a Storage Talisman, right? If you cant even see this, then it proves youre nothing at all. Once he was certain Feng Jun was indeed not an Immortal, he made his position very clear his goods were to be purchased by the Princely Heir. Its not that Feng Jun appeared high-profile, in fact, it was quite the opposite; he was extremely cautious at heart, always fearing people might scheme against him. This time, had he shown that he also possessed a Storage Bag, perhaps Lord Beiyuan would have knelt on the spot, and there wouldnt have been so much trouble. It goes to show that sometimes its a good choice to flex your muscles appropriately. Feng Jun couldnt possibly grasp the entire thought process of the other party, and so he was unaware that hisck of showing off had actually encouraged the other partys wishful thinking. But no matter what, he would never ept this kind of coercion. So he simply smiled faintly, Sorry, if I want to sell, I can do it myself; I dont need help from anyone else. Lord Beiyuans expression turned grim, It seems Ill need to use some methods to make you sober up, Divine Doctor. Feng Jun turned his head to look at him carefully, then spoke very seriously, If I were you, Id think carefully before saying that. Once some things are done, regretes toote. Ive thought it through carefully, testing the waters step by step! Lord Beiyuan scoffed dismissively.
However, seeing the other partys solemn demeanor, he couldnt help but add, Dont assume that just because you have the Earth Laws, you can rest easy. Believe it or not, the Official Government can directly confiscate yournd? Young man, dont be so impulsive. Is that so? Feng Juns eyebrows rose, he asked with interest, Im quite curious, on what grounds would you confiscate it? Truth be told, he didnt care about thend at all. If he mined all the Spirit Stones, he would travel far and wide in search of new Spirit Stones and opportunities for Cultivation, even without being urged by others. However, he was still very curious to know what kind of tactics the other party intended to use to trouble him. Lord Beiyuan smiled, exuding confidence, A reason can be found easily enough. Not to mention anything else the silver used to purchase talc here, its all newly minted, isnt it? Seems quite exquisite. Having inquired about Feng Jun, he obviously knew a lot and then heard people say the silver coins Divine Doctor brought out were astonishingly fine. He also acquired a few coins and, after having someone analyze them, found thatpared to the official minted silver, there seemed to be very slight differences, especially in purity, which appeared to be somewhat higher than the official ones. Private minting of currency is a grave offense in Donghua Country in fact, its a grave offense in any country. But silver is the standard currency, and what the Imperial Court primarily guards against is inferior goods passed off as good, mixing other substances into the silver coins. If someone were to mint silver coins with a higher purity, the Imperial Court generally wouldnt bother if you have a lot of silver, feel free to do with it as you please. Of course, if Lord Beiyuan and Yongyi Dukes Princely Heir were to put forth effort and insist on investigating, it wouldnt be impossible; the right to mint currency is not something just anyone can have. Upon hearing this, Feng Jun simplyughed it off, As long as its a silver coin, its fine to me. Does the Princely Heir want to forcibly buy my goods just because he likes the fineness of the silver? He was deliberately equivocating, but he wasnt very worried about the silver coins because he knew very well that the silver from therge industrial era he brought had no issue in minting, nor in purity. The only concern was that possessing so many new and exquisite coins was slightly unreasonable.
But that wasnt much of an issue either; he could send the silver back and have someone age it a bit. However, his nonchnce finally enraged Lord Beiyuan, and the Earl stood up furiously, At this point, you still dare to attack the Princely Heir It seems you really need to be taught a lesson. In any case, I would advise you to think thrice before you act, Feng Jun raised his hand, crushing a cigarette butt, then bared a grin, Last time it was a horse that died, next time it might be a person. Lord Beiyuan walked toward the doorway, I have been more than reasonable with you, its your own obstinacy thats to me. Feng Jun burst intoughter, Haha, then just bring it on; I honestly wouldnt mind teaching you a lesson! Seeing this, the guards hurriedly folded up the chairs, nced at him cautiously, then also quickly left. Lord Beiyuan seemed to storm out in a fury, but after walking four or five hundred meters, he asked in a deep voice, When you used the Storage Talisman again, what was his reaction? The guard, having caught up by this time, pondered a moment before replying gravely, Its as ifhe didnt see it at all. Tsk, Lord Beiyuan snapped his teeth in annoyance, his brow slowly furrowing before he sighed softly after a long while, If this fellow wasnt so greedy, cooperation could have been possible. He did not reflect on his own greed but instead felt that the faulty with Feng Jun. Not for a moment did he think he had wronged the other party. To demand two thousand taels of Gold for a few items that could not even fill one room, and to refuse bargaining? Who gave you the courage to act this way with Lord Beiyuan Mansion? If this is not called greed, what is? Chapter 259: 259: News from the Immortal Family (Three More for Monthly Passes) Chapter 259: News from the Immortal Family (Three More for Monthly Passes) ` Lord Beiyuan had barely left when Tian Yangni arrived, his act almost seeming like a pointed effort to distance himself from Lord Beiyuan Mansion. Since that was the case, Feng Jun did not mind repeating the oue of their conversation and added that a conflict seemed imminent and that the Tian Family should prepare mentally. He suggested that they should move any unrted individuals far away. Tian Yangni did not pretend to be stronger than he was, saying, I will move the women, children, and the elderly, but I will keep the strongest martial artists here. His words were straightforward. If the Tian Family were to retreat in full now, it would look like abandoning you, which is exactly what they wish to achieve Divine Doctor, rest assured, as long as theres no treason involved, Tian Family disciples will not fear any sacrifice. After considering for a moment, Feng Jun frowned and asked, If they insist on ndering me for minting coins in secret, what should be done? Its nothing to worry about, Tian Yangni dismissed with a wave of his hand. He had already noticed something strange about the silver coins that the Divine Doctor had brought out, but it truly was not a matter of concern. In his view, the purity of the silver was key, At worst, we can settle with silver ingots in the future, although itll just be a little more cumbersome to weigh. Feng Jun fell into silent contemtion for a while, then he slowly spoke, Remember to tell your people, if I say you need to leave, you must run as far and as fast as you can to avoid getting caught in the crossfire.
Tian Yangni nodded repeatedly; he was deeply impressed by someones powerful move. Last time, the Tian Family disciples were more than a half mile away and still nearly got hit by the flying rocks. After chatting for a while, the Second Young Master Yu sought an audience, explicitly stating that if you need help, I can send people to stay in this courtyard to assist in defense. Hearing this, Feng Jun couldnt help but feel a renewed surge of emotion. Initially, the Second Young Master Yu had looked down upon the items he sold, with the Yu Family only exchanging three generators for six hundred taels of gold in the end. It was Brother Bao, an earnest decision-maker from the Earls mansion, who signed a generous deal without hesitation for two thousand taels of gold. Yet, in the blink of an eye, their closeness had shifted; how could one not feel deeply moved? Nheless, no matter what, he would not agree to let the Yu Family members enter the courtyard to help with the defense. There appeared to be a hint of disappointment on the usually haughty face of the Second Young Master Yu? Feng Jun didnt dwell on it, but seriously stated, This time I can only defend passively, we cant have too many people in the courtyard. Indeed, although Feng always considered himself a person of principle, he was never impractical and wouldnt wait until after suffering a loss to think of striking back. If the opposition showed enough malice, striking first was something he would do as well. However, it was regrettable that the two scoundrels were not only apanied by their guards but were also protected by the military. And there were even Imperial Guards among them. If it were just the military, there might still be an opportunity, since Donghua Countrys army camps also asionally had troubles, but the bigger issue was that the Fushan County officials knew that two Big Bosses had arrived. The county and prefecture had sent people to greet them, and there was no need to mention the city. Under such circumstances, if Feng Jun still considered taking a preemptive strike, that was essentially cutting himself off from Donghua Country. The Ducal Heir and Earl werent scary, the military and local officials still werent scary, but what were they when theybined? That was the Imperial Courts system. The power of the system was truly what was most frightening! If Feng Jun still wanted to survive in this realm and seek the chance to cultivate, then he could not take the initiative. The Second Young Master Yu left with a hint of disappointment, while Feifei came over, tugging along Huan Huan. The little boy, with a childlike voice, asserted with certainty, Its him, this person right here!
A huge question mark formed on Feng Juns forehead, ? When he finally understood the matter, he was stunned. After a long moment, he twitched the corners of his mouth, disbelievingly asking, Youre saying that he can be invisible? This was indeed the discovery of a treasure, a technique undoubtedly rted to the Immortal Family.
With his understanding of martial artists, even an Innate Expert would not necessarily be capable of this. Just then, a door opened, and Lang Zhen walked out, Perhaps its an Invisibility Talisman? He hadnt intended to eavesdrop; he was just in the room healing, and with his good hearing, he could catch the conversation with little effort. Feng Jun promptly went to the surveince room, urgently asking, When did this happen? The surveince here had the capability to record, unlike the system he sold to Brother Bao, which didntthe Lord Beiyuan Mansion had enough manpower to watch the screens around the clock, which was indeed the main purpose for surveince, so why need the recording function? It would just cost more money. Okay, the primary reason he didnt provide recording capability was because exining all this would take a lot of effort. ` In a backward, information-stifled agricultural society, poprizing science would absolutely make anyone wish they were dead. Lang Zhen and his friends did know that their surveince equipment had video recording capabilities, but they seldom saw the Divine Doctor in action. Feng Jun adjusted the settings back and forth, atst finding the relevant time period. He saw Second Young Master Yu stealthily appear on the surveince feed. After watching the process clearly, he didnt speak, pondered for a while, and then checked the earlier footage, When did this guy start bing invisible? Second Young Master Yu didnt start his invisibility too early. It turns out he was strolling around the area, ncing at the courtyard door from time to time, until Lord Beiyuan and the others came galloping over. He hesitated for a moment and then became invisible. Feng Jun nced at Lang Zhen, Is this the effect of using an Invisibility Talisman?
I dont know, Ive never seen an Invisibility Talisman; Ive only heard about it, Lone Wolf shook his head, and then, looking at Feng Jun with curiosity, asked, Cant you tell? I havent seen one either, Feng Jun shook his head, answering honestly. Speaking to Lang Zhen, sometimes he didnt mind telling some truths, as it would seem more real even a cultivator couldnt possibly know everything. After all, Lang with his wild imaginations was more than capable ofing up with his own theories. True to form, Lang Zhen didnt take issue with this answer. He nodded and said, Thats true. If Second Young Master Yu appears to be an ordinary martial artist with no aura of a cultivator then he could only be using talismans. You just reminded me of something, Feng Jun pped his thigh, Thats right, Second Young Master Yu is not a cultivator. On this point, he was quite certain. After all, not long before, he had observed the nearby individuals and discovered that Second Young Master Yu was a woman, yet he found no attributes of a cultivator. Lone Wolf nodded, thinking to himself, I knew it, youd definitely be able to discern a cultivator. In such a situation, if it didnt ur to you that the other party might have used an Invisibility Talisman, that really is quite negligent. An Immortal dealing with mortals, indeed doesnt invest the heart required Second Young Master Yu returned to camp with a consistently gloomy expression. However, as he approached his own room, his eyes suddenly lit up. He then quickly picked up speed and burst through the door, Sister youvee? In the room stood a young person who bore an identical countenance to him. At a nce, it was as though they were carved from the same mold. Outsiders never knew that the Second Young Master Yu of the Yu Family was actually two girls, twin sisters. Feng Jun had initially sensed a change in Second Young Master Yuan acutely keen feeling. But because he discovered she was a woman, he immediately decided that the subsequent Second Young Master Yu was a fake. The rationale was somewhat wed. Actually, both Second Young Master Yus were women!
However, the aura of the twins was strikingly different. If Feng Junruo were here, he might well determine, based only on the aura, that the one inside the room was indeed the one he had met on the ship before. The elder sister was indeed a lot moreposed. She smiled faintly, Uncle repeatedly said, This person speaks profoundly, exining yin and yang in terms of fate, rather than interdependence Instion can indeed block yin and yang. I came specifically to hear his profound theories. Her thoughts went beyond just that. Born as twin sisters, she was taken away by an Immortal Family right after birth to sever worldly ties. The Yu Family didnt want others to know about their offsprings celestial fate, to avoid disturbances, which is why they created the persona of Second Young Master Yu. But the elder sister temporarily couldnt sever her worldly ties. She had a connection with her sister that she just couldnt break, no matter what she tried. Whats more, the Immortal who guided her said that, while in the womb, she had fought her sister for too much Innate Energy, which led to her own Purple Mansion being filled at birth, giving her the qualifications to directly contact the path of Immortality. Her sister, on the other hand, had fared worse,cking Innate Energy. Otherwise, it would not be possible that one twin could cultivate and the other could not. Thus, the elder sister had feelings of guilt toward her younger sister. Luckily, the moment she was born she had been taken away. The Yu Family, towards the Immortal-caliber little sister, would naturally take great care. Countless nourishing medicines were brought in consistently, and herter development was quite formidable too. Just how well the Yu Family looked after the younger sister was evident from Yu Zhengqings reaction. He was the main person in charge of CheMa Trading Company, yet Second Young Master Yu, in his presence, could speak her mind at will, and all he could do was watch. Want to try with another member of the Tian Family Disciples? Not to mention a girleven a boy, even the next generation leader of the Yu Family, Yu Pinghe, wouldnt dare to be so unrestrained in front of Yu Zhengqing. In fact, by rights, on this trip where Yu Zhengqing came for trade, the one who should have apanied him was Yu Pinghe. He was already at the peak of a beginner martial master, about to advance to the Intermediate Level. He was one of the future core members of the n and should have interacted more with the outside world. However, the elder sister stated that this time it was better for the younger sister to apany them; she had a certain independent judgment ability. What could others say? Nothing at all.
The younger sister, seeing her elder sister, was extremely happy, That Divine Doctor really knows some tricks, not even afraid of Yongyi Duke I was scared stiff by that Princely Heir for a good while before deciding to help him. You should know that was a Ducal Heir, an existence second only to the royal family. Her decision to help Feng Jun reflected considerable courage. You dont need to worry about that, the elder sisters voice was reassuring, Im already here. What about the Ducal Heir? But the younger sister hesitated, then spoke with a furrowed brow and distressed expression, but he rejected me. (Third update, loudly calling for monthly votes.) Chapter 260: 260: Challenge Chapter 260: Challenge You rejected her? the elder sister raised her eyebrows, asking in disbelief, Thats impossible, right? Are you throwing a childish tantrum again? I am very capable when ites to serious matters, thank you very much, the younger sister disagreed. People might be afraid of her Immortal Elder Sister, but she was not that scared, He expressed his gratitude, but he wont let me send someone to guard that broken-down courtyard. Isnt that normal? the elder sisterughed upon hearing this, With his strength to easily y Innates, you being too close to him could easily result in idental injury. I just feel a bit unconvinced, the younger sister huffed, then her eyes darted, Sister, that guy, is he really an immortal just like you? So confident and fearless, nine times out of ten, yes. He is no fool, the elder sister smiled, Havent you seen the Tian Family has already begun to evacuate the young and the old? Tian Yangni, that old fox, is nning to ce a heavy bet on him. s, Uncle Tian probably knows something about it too. Its just too bad our second uncle is not here, the younger sister sighed despondently. But the next moment, she nced sideways at her sister and asked in a low voice, What if I go ask him? Dont make trouble, the elder sister scolded her, Youre just the second young master of the Yu Family, not qualified to converse as an equal with Tian Yangni. She had entered the path of immortality, but her current cultivation level was still low, so it made sense that the Yu Family kept information tightly concealed. The younger sister was getting anxious, But this way, we might not be able to intervene in the big battle.
The elder sister gave her a calm look, Why must you get involved? Remember, your safety is the most important thing to me, everything else is just passing clouds. While they were conversing, someone outside reported loudly, Second young master, a retainer from Lord Beiyuan is here to invite us. Refuse them. With the second uncle not around, I, as the younger generation, cannot be the decision-maker, the younger sister spoke indifferently, Whatever matter Lord Beiyuan has, should be discussed with the Tian Family, no? Despite her seemingly capricious actions, she was actually very serious when it came to major issues. Who really thought the alliance between the Yu Family and Feng Jun was her sole decision? Dont be ridiculous. Yu Zhengqing had led most people away, under the pretense of escorting a generatorthough the Yu Family did indeed have that needbut the most important purpose was to distance themselves from the situation. If the second young masters alliance with Feng Jun were to fail, the Yu Family could bear the responsibility; it would only be seen as a foolish decision made by an inexperienced child, not to be taken too seriously, right? Of course, if anyone wanted to find fault with the second young master, the Yu Family would not mindafter all, make sure you understand that the second young master is two people! The person outside left, but soon came back, The people from Lord Beiyuans mansion say they hope we leave this ce quickly to avoid idental injury. This isnt the Zhu Familys territory, and the Yu Family isnt his vassal, the elder sister could hardly restrain herself anymore, If he wants to meddle with the Yu Family, let him be the master of this ce first! Hearing that neither the Yu Family nor the Tian Family nned to leave, Lord Beiyuan frowned deeply, This situation is really odd, where do they get the courage? Maybe I should test them again? The Princely Heir was embracing a beauty while drinking wine, impatiently saying, Just make sure you hurry up. My mothers big birthday celebration isnt far off, and youd better not fail my trust. He bought the generator mainly to impress at the birthday banquet, nning to unt it a bit. He even considered buying several more sets, intending to let his mother award them to guestsing to celebrate. Seeing such a wondrous thing, surely many would be tempted, right? Then, it would be much easier for him to use this to make money in the next step. Lord Beiyuan felt uneasy, but when he realized that the Princely Heir was truly bing impatient, he quickly adjusted his displeasure and made corresponding arrangements. The night was not very quiet. In the early hours of the morning, two soft puffs sounded from within the courtyard, and then it fell silent again. The ones who came snooping were two petty thieves, probably unaware that the cameras also had night vision, and they were unmercifully killed. In the surveince room, Elder Deng sneered disdainfully, What the hell are they stupid? They didnt even figure this out beforehand? Lang Zhens expression, however, was not so good, Ill go pick up the bodies. This matter probably has more to it. Sure enough, around ten oclock the next day, County Soldiers came to negotiate, iming two of theirrades went missingst night and asked if we had seen these two people?
Lang Zhen replied that they indeed killed two people, but they were not dressed in military uniforms, and they had entered our domain in the dead of night, unannounced. Technically, Feng Jun could have outright denied it, hiding the bodies in the modern world for a time until it was safe to move them backafter all, destroying bodies is more difficult over there. However, Feng Jun really didnt want to reveal his capabilities. He even suspected that the deaths of these two people might have been a trap set by the enemy; if he overreacted, it could y right into their hands. As for the enemys intentions? There are too many possibilities to list, and to avoid usations of padding out the story, lets not enumerate them.
In any case, he admitted itI acknowledge those Ive killed. As long as he could firmly assert that the other party had entered his territory, then homicide was just homicide, and he wasnt afraid of a war of words in court. Personal property was not invible in Donghua Country, but this concept was generally just a stance. Provided there wasnt the inane notion that if a thief dies of poison, the homeowner must be punished, Feng Jun still had room to resist. However, Lord Beiyuan did not give him much room to maneuver. Half an hourter, two High-Rank Martial Masters arrived at the entrance of the small courtyard. Across the courtyard, the two introduced themselvesone was a patron of Lord Beiyuan, the other a guest elder of the Yongyi Duke. The Lord Beiyuan Retainer, a tall and burly middle-aged man, spoke out loudly, Life for life, debt for debt, I, Wang, was once part of the army too, and seeing my brethren die tragically, Ivee to seek justice. Does the thief dare to fight? Anguid voice came from the courtyard, Do you know that a thief entered my home at night? It was just a case of getting lost! the man shouted back forcefully. Itsmon to lose ones way in the darkness of night. Instead, its you who are ruthless and merciless, not giving the slightest chance for life. That was outright lying. It was true that one could easily lose their way in the night, but Feng Juns courtyard was aze with lights, burning all night long. Who could lose their way under such circumstances? Even if one didnt know which way to go, they certainly shouldnt head towards the most brightly lit area of the enemy, right? Feng Jun knew that the main event wasing. He had already lost two Innate-level men, and this High-Rank Martial Master was so brazenly confident that he must have a n. Therefore, he did not take this man seriously, but instead asked, So, youre intent on seeking death, is that it? A fair fight, life and death aremon affairs, the muscr man spoke indifferently. However, as you are extremely skilled, I have invited a friend to assist me in the fight. I believe you are not afraid.
Strictly speaking, for martial artists to outnumber their opponent was a shameful act, but if the opponent held you in high regard and negotiated the terms, it wasnt entirely disgracefulyou could refuse if you felt it unfair. From a certain perspective, this was apliment, an acknowledgment of your strength by the opponent. Afraid? Why wouldnt I be? Feng Jun chuckled as he spoke, If I were to kill the two of you as well, wouldnt two more Innate-level masterse looking for trouble with me? The two High-Rank Martial Masters nced at each other, and the guest elder of the Yongyi Duke spoke up loudly, If you manage to defeat the two of us, its just a proof of ourck of skill, and the matter here can be put to rest. Thats right, the muscr man nodded in agreement. Were not making empty promises. Lord Beiyuan and the Princely Heir have already invited the local county magistrate to bear witness. This condition was fairly good; as long as Feng Jun could win against the two of them, those two lordly figures would leave without any fuss. Feng Jun was not afraid of the two, but he also guessed that the opponent must have some tricks up their sleeve. But when he used the people nearby to check, he really couldnt see anything particrly abnormal at most, that muscr man surnamed Wang was a peak High-Rank Martial Master, almost reaching the threshold of Innate-level. Feng Jun was absolutely confident that he could handle the two of them, not afraid of facing two at once. Clearly though, he wouldnt agree so easily; firstly, he felt somewhat innocent, and secondly, he wanted to probe for more information. So, he let out a derisiveugh, Put an end to this matter why should I agree to you? I originally had nothing to do with any of you. You better figure out who is really looking for trouble! The guest elder of the Yongyi Duke replied expressionlessly, In this world, there arent that many whys and wherefores. An innocent man is guilty for carrying a jade. I also once thought I was strong and yet had to serve as guest elder to the Yongyi Duke obediently. Feng Jun almost wanted tough at these words. So, this guest elder of a duke was also somewhat reluctant? However, he couldntpletely believe what the other party said, so he countered coldly, So if I win, I get nothing, but if you win, you can frame me as you please. Do you two consider this fair?
The opponent hadnt stated what would happen if they won, but was there any need to say it? The guest elder of the Yongyi Duke snorted disdainfully, a strong tone of resentment in his voice, The Princely Heir is willing to let you off, arent you content? Actually, youre getting the better end of the deal, the burly man spoke gravely. You can go all out against the two of us, but we must try to avoid killing you. The statement was true, but wouldnt directly pointing it out make them passive in the fight? After a lengthy silence within the courtyard walls, a figure suddenly shed, revealing Feng Jun jumping out. He held a gleaming silver broadsword and spoke coldly, We fight here? Of course not here, the muscr man shook his head and pointed in a direction, Three miles from here, Lord Beiyuan and the Princely Heir are waiting, along with local officials to witness our fair duel. Fair my ass! Feng Jun cursed vehemently, then raised his voice, Anyone who wants to watch the fight,e along! Uh right, you can ce your bets! He wasnt particrly interested in gambling, but at this time, if he didnt mention betting, wouldnt it seem a little unlike a protagonist? Chapter 261: 261: The Move After Chapter 261: The Move After There were many onlookers around, but they dared not get too close. Hearing that a duel was about to take ce, they immediately ran towards the site of the fight. Some feared missing out on the exciting battle, and even turned their heads to lead their horses in order to stake out a good spot. However, those who did this were simply wasting their efforts. Anyone who needed to ride a horse to get to the scene in time would not be able to understand the duel between three High-Rank Martial Masters anyway. Yet, strangely enough, Lord Beiyuans second young master, who was already a High-Rank Martial Warrior, did not ride a horse but sat in a carriage, lifting the curtain on one side and trailing from afar. Tian Yangni stood unmistakably by Feng Juns side, rushing along with him, and whispered, There is something odd about todays matter; you need to be extra cautious. Do I need you to tell me that? Feng Juns mouth twitched, then he smiled nonchntly, I have yet to take those two seriously; its more that I want to see what kind of game they want to y. Once the fight starts, just be ruthless, Tian Yangni sighed helplessly and said, Regardless, when acting in the Mortal World, one must still take into ount the factors involving the Official Government. This was about the importance of rules; he was reminding the other party that even Immortals should not act recklessly when entering the Mortal World. By the time they reached the dueling ground, nearly a thousand people had gathered. The site was a square-mile stretch of riverbank nd, with dense grasses and plenty of pebbles.
On the right side of the clearing, about a hundred yards away, stood a small mound about thirty feet high. The Princely Heir and Lord Beiyuan were seated atop it, each on a chair, with a tea table between themid with several tea cups. Surrounding them were seven or eight officials, and in front of them stood County Soldiers in formation as guards. Seeing this scene, Feng Jun subconsciously felt a bit repelled. He was here for a Life-Death Duel, not to be made a spectacle of. Tian Yangni understood his feelingsmost Martial Artists regarded duels as sacred. But he really could do nothing to help, and could only whisper, I will go and ask for the Duel Document on your behalf. No matter how agreeable the other party was verbally, it was meaningless without proof; it was better to have it in writing. Feng Jun then took out about twenty Gold leaves and handed them to Lang Zhen, Go make the bets; I win, a hundred to one; they win, one to ten make it one to twenty, actually. Such bold words indeed attracted attention with the glistening Gold leaves, prompting some to consider taking the betwas it truly one to twenty? However, the message Lang Zhen received was far more than that. He withdrew for about a mile and a half before stopping, then started to loudly call out, ce your bets, ce your bets Divine Doctor to win, hundred to one; Divine Doctor to lose, one to twenty. Soon after, members of the Yu Family came over; the second young master lifted the curtain and asked with a smile, Is any amount eptable? Aside from Yu Family members, Tian Family members also noticed this scene, and soon, arge group from the Tian Family also made their way over. Finally, Lord Beiyuan and the Yongyi Dukes Princely Heir took notice of what was happening here. The Princely Heir sneered and said to the middle-aged man beside him, One to twenty? Bet two hundred taels of Gold. The middle-aged man, pale and beardless, and looking like a eunuch at first nce, spoke in a soft tone, Princely Heir, we didnt bring that much. The Princes Mansions Gold wasnt swept in by a big wind. They had taken the Princes ceremonial escort on this trip and would hardly need to spend anything on the road, as they were often treated to meals and escorted by Cheng Yi. Upon hearing the Princely Heir needed money, someone immediately offered, I have some, consider it a birthday present for the Princesdy. Right, everyone knew the Princely Heir was there to prepare birthday presents for his mother, and most of those present didnt qualify to celebrate her birthday. But the Princely Heir indicated, how could he, as a son, ept gifts on his mothers behalf? Bet a Golden Armor Charm instead, he suggested. The Golden Armor Charm, a defensive Talisman, was not a Natural Treasure, yet superior to Natural Treasures, crafted by an Immortal, which could not naturally exist and did not need Immortal Qi to be used.
Only the nobility, top-tier second-generation nobles like the Princes Heir, would have such items in their possession, and even the Lord Beiyuan Mansion didnt have them. Although its market price was also two hundred taels of Gold, it was priceless, with the haves not needing the money and those without having no way to purchase it. Lord Beiyuan initially felt something wrong but was distracted by the Princely Heirsrge bet. Only when he realized that both the Tian Family members and Yu Family members had run to the back, and the battle was about to begin, did he take note.
Feng Jun epted the document, checked it over, and then put it away, standing ten yards away from his opponent, poised for battle. Begin! At themand of the county magistrate overseeing the duel, Feng Juns figure blurred, and the silver glint of his long de harshly shed towards the Yongyi Dukes Guest Elderwhose Cultivation Level was slightly inferior. Eh? The Princely Heir furrowed his brows at the sight of the de, Is this an almost magical weapon? Feng Juns de, provided by the Yu Family through trade, looked slightly shy with its bright silver color. Yet, the de was heavy and old-fashioned. When wielded, it exuded an indescribable grandeur and prestige. Its an almost magical weapon, Lord Beiyuan nodded slightly, his expression also bing solemn, That scoundrel He was cursing his scheming younger brother, Brother Bao. Lord Beiyuan, himself ennobled for military exploitsthough he was an inherited noblebelonged to a family with a history of military achievements. He recognized at a nce that Feng Jun was employing the Hundred Battles de Technique, a treasured collection from their own family stash. Despite the opponents impressive momentum, the techniques execution revealed a touch of unfamiliarity, clearly indicating recent acquisition. ` Apart from that bastard Brother Bao, who else could have taught this man such de techniques? Feng Jun seemed to have made the first move, but in his heart, he scoffed coldly to himself, Bastard, actually using underhanded tactics? Though his de work was fast, the attack of the tall and sturdy man was even faster. This mans eyes shimmered strangely, his flickering movements capturing the attention of his opponent. Feng Jun only nced briefly before feeling dizzy and his limbs disobedient, thinking in shock: Mesmerizing Eyes?
Mesmerizing Eyes were actually a form of spiritual attack, very rare among martial masters. More often, martial masters spiritual attacks involved the use of medicines and sound waves to create illusions, thereby confusing the opponent. This person was quite extraordinary, and the guest elder of Yongyi Duke was also utilizing light and sound attacks. This scoundrel held a huge hammer in one hand and a shield in the other, with the head of the hammer as big as two heads put together and seemingly hollow if nothing else. What was crucial was that these two weapons were not smooth; they had numerous tiny facets that, at a nce, resembled arge cluster of diamonds cobbled together. During the duel, the sun had already risen, and the glint from the many facets was dazzling and perplexing to the eye. Annoyingly, during the fight, this scoundrel would sometimes strike the shield with the hammer, producing a queer, dull sound. Each strike could cause a persons qi and blood to stall, followed by dizziness and headache. The most terrifying aspect was thebined power of the two; with both of these men being unbearable to look at directly, one could imagine the extent of suffering for their opponent facing them two-on-one. Feng Jun had a highbat strength but was unable tond a critical strike as he could not capture his opponent with his gaze. In the blink of an eye, over twenty exchanges had urred, and Feng Jun moved like a gust of wind, holding his own impressively. Innumerable spectators couldnt help but wonder admiringly: Divine Doctors grand reputation is truly well-deserved. However merely relying on this level ofbat strength, he surely couldnt continuously ughter Innates, could he? Seeing this, the Princely Heir couldnt help but nce sideways at Lord Beiyuan and leaned in to ask softly, The poison wasnt it administered? Lord Beiyuan picked up his teacup, pretending to drink, and whispered back without moving his lips, Maybe he has the Yu Familys Antidote Pill a miscalction.
Then, the eyes of the Princely Heir squinted, with a hint of coldness shining through. Hmm, Lord Beiyuan grunted softly, holding the teacup in one hand while making a curious gesture with the other. Under all eyes, if they could overpower the other in the duel, it would be ideal. If they truly couldnt manage it, they would have to resort to alternative tactics. Feng Jun, relying on his nimble body, darted and dodged, striking based on the sound of the wind, while internally he pondered with bewilderment: Do they really think such a small act can handle me? No matter what the other side was nning, after fighting for so long, he felt a slight dip in his vitality: It seems I need to learn a better movement technique in the future. But now, was it time to pull out a couple of grenades? Just as he was contemting what trouble the grenades might cause the enemy, a sudden sense of rm surged in his heart. Without a second thought, he plunged his left hand into the specially designed pocket at his waist, where he kept a mobile phone with the screen lock deactivated. He expertly navigated to the People Nearby function. Feng Jun wanted to see what kind of expert was approaching. After looking for a while, within a sixty-meter radius, there were only the twobatants, with no unexpected arrivals. Then he switched to Nearby Weapons, but saw nothing troublesomeno sneak attacks. But why did he feel such an eerie sensation? There must be something happening that Im unaware of! He thought again and switched to Nearby Metalsany metallic item could potentially harm him, even if it wasnt a weapon.
To his dismay, he still discovered nothing. When he changed to Nearby Ores, he finally noticed, suddenly, a familiar purple glow about fifty meters awaydamn it, was that a Spirit Stone? He switched to Nearby Spirit Stones to confirm once more, and sure enough, there it wasa Spirit Stone in Use. The problem definitelyy with that Spirit Stone! Exiting his phone and abandoningbat, Feng Jun leaped away from his opponents and after forcing them back with a fierce couple of shes, he then looked in the direction of the Spirit Stone. Yet in those few brief moments, a thick fog had mysteriously formed in the space around them, obscuring his view. Simultaneously, the crowd of onlookers eximed in shock, Damn it what is this pervasive white mist? We cant see anything, who the hell did this? Of course, there were some who realized what was happening, Damn it its actually a Formation. Using a Formation in a duel, have they no shame? ` Chapter 262: 262 Danger (One more to congratulate the Alliance Leaders broken car) Chapter 262: Chapter 262 Danger (One more chapter to congratte the Alliance Leaders broken car) The so-called duel is actually a contest where each party can resort to surprising tactics. However, most of the time, duelists are concerned about maintaining faceif theyre shameless, they would simply ambush someone, so why bother with a duel? Therefore, using poison in a duel is considered an excessive act. Of course, one could use excuses like I am a pharmacist to justify it, though its a stretch. If someone says I am an Array Master, winning by using formations, then they should use an Array te carried on their person, not set up in advance. Without fairness, whats the point of having a duel? If so, by simply dering I am the Shopkeeper, wouldnt one be able to summon a bunch of underlings to assist? Thus, the current situation, where the Yongyi Duke and Lord Beiyuans side, seems very shameless in everyones eyes. But obviously, the imagination of the masses is limited by status; when high-ranking individuals really act shamelessly, they truly be the epitome of brazenness. As the great formation activated, three figures suddenly leaped out from the crowd of spectatorsa pair of High-Rank Martial Masters and another person standing eerily in mid-air, again an Innate Expertstrange, why say again?
A few County Soldiers maintaining order approached upon seeing this, Please wait Out of the way! The Innate Expert raised his hand and sent two County Soldiers tumbling away with a gesture. A High-Rank Martial Master shouted, The Wonderful Hand Pavilion seeks revenge, bystanders disperse, do not get yourselves hurt! The spectating crowd erupted upon hearing thishow could an organization known for underhanded tactics dare to appear so publicly and boldly? The reputation of the Wonderful Hand Pavilion was indeed tarnished, so the crowd turned their attention back to the two nobles. Lord Beiyuan and the Princely Heir, however, were sipping tea, not even ncing in that direction, speaking softly andughing about something. In fact, the Wonderful Hand Pavilion had appeared in public more than just a few times. This time, under the banner of vengeance, it was clearly aiming to seek justice for the fallen Soul Capture Spike. As the two nobles were ignoring the private feud, it was not utterly unreasonable. The reaction of the two nobles served as a weathervane; with neither of them reacting, other officials were even less willing to intervene. Even the county magistrate presiding over the duel remained expressionless and did nothingthe three must be a fallback n arranged by the nobles, right? Whether it was or wasnt, he had decided to remain silent. About a mile and a half away, Tian Yangni nced at Lang Zhen, clearly asking: Should we take action? Lone Wolfs face was expressionless; he tapped lightly on his leg with one hand, looking very rxed. No one had more confidence in the Divine Doctor than he did; he had witnessed too many of Feng Juns explosive moments. Without mentioning other instances, didnt the battle with Luo Wendao bear a striking resemnce to the current situation? Seeing hisck of urgency, Tian Yangni also calmed down and simultaneously tried to soothe his familys youths with a look: Be patient. The Tian Family stabilized, but the young master from the Yu Family was a bit impatient, quietly asking, Sister shall we make a move? No panic, the older sister answered softly, this is nothing. We should get closer to have a look, but let others stay back. Leaving the rest of the onlookers aside, the ount returns to the three who charged into the midst of the duel, stopping at the edge of the white fog, where the two High-Rank Martial Masters staggered slightly, distancing themselves by over two hundred meters each.
Thus, the three formed an equteral triangle. And therge expanse of white fog at the center became the incircle of the triangle. One of the High-Rank Martial Masters took out a small green g and began waving it clearly that was themand g capable of controlling the formation. Upon seeing the white mist, Feng Jun felt a slight sinking in his heart: trouble, its a formation.
He wasnt very knowledgeable about formations, but the presence of such strange phenomena,bined with the power of Spirit Stones, left no doubtit must be a formation. In The Secr World, there are plenty of legends about Immortal Arrays, and although most of them are exaggerated, Feng Jun was certain of one thing: theres more than meets the eye in a formation. If someone thinks they can simply pick a direction and walk out of an Immortal Array with merely a hundred meters in diameter, they are sorely mistaken. Moreover, there are too many ways toy a trap within an Immortal Array; charging out blindly is akin to courting death. As he pondered, he suddenly noticed that the white fog before him began to tumble and boil, as if a cloud was shifting shapes capriciously nearby, giving a real sense of clouds rolling and flowing. However, clearly, this was not the time to admire the scenery. He was slightly taken aback, Someone is controlling the formation? The Array Master managing the formation was very skilled, appearing rxed and at ease with the task at hand. What they were most worried about was failing to intimidate the thousand or so spectators, considering that the attendants and officials apanying the two nobles, together with the County Soldiers, would not exceed three hundred people. The remaining seven or eight hundred peopleprised mostly ofmoners. With the nobles unresponsive and neither the Tian nor Yu families interfering, the hundreds of spectators,cking a recognized leader, could only fall into disarray. This made the three of them feel that this operation was especially effortless. There were no troubles outside the formation; inside, even less likely. This Immortal Array is known as the Dense Mist Trapping Array. Although it is said not to be very high-level, it can trap Immortals, let alone mere Martial Masters, which goes without saying. Moreover, the Array Master, by manipting the formation, can force people into an extremely narrow space. After that, even if they do nothing, wait for ten days or half a month, and the people in the formation will have to kneel. Not to mention High-Rank Martial Masters, even Innate Experts, would struggle to survive such a long time without eating or drinking, right?
The formation itself is designed to entrap people, consuming very little Spirit Stone energy; it canst for three to five months, almost like y. However, since an Immortal Array was involved, it was too easy to alert Mortals; therefore, the n of the three was to capture Feng Jun as quickly as possible and end this farce. Indeed, they intended to capture him alive to learn many things from him and to obtain a rich reward. If they forced the man to death, these Spirit Stones would have been wasted in vain, which would not be worth it at all. If they truly wanted to kill Feng Jun outright, using an Immortal Array might not be the best choice. With so many experts, including Innate Experts, an ambush might have been more effective. Because they wanted to capture him as soon as possible, they not only activated the Immortal Array but also nned to release Bewitching Heart Poison Powder after half a dayby that time, the Yu Familys Antidote Pill would be almost out of effect. Frankly, the Yu Familys Antidote Pill was only average against Bewitching Heart Poison; everyone proceeded with this n just for an addedyer of insurance. As for the other two people inside the array, they could not afford to consider themIf they could survive, they would be lucky; if they died, well, it was just bad luck. In fact, when these two were dispatched, they were deemed as chips that could be sacrificed at any time. These two, as chips, failed to capture their opponent desperately, causing a benefactor to resort to alternative methods, which was a big mistake. So, if they were identally hurt, they had no right to me others The High-Rank Martial Masters cyan g fluttered tirelessly, and the space within the formation trapping the people also shrank continuously. Of course, these changes were invisible from outside the formation. Those within, though unable to see, could acutely feel the pressure from all directions. Feng Juns face turned a bit dark because he suddenly realized that he could no longer enter his mobile phone! Escaping dangerous situations by entering and exiting the mobile phone space was his most fundamental means of survival. It was precisely because of this trump card that he dared to respond to the challenge, fully aware of the traps ahead.
With the mobile phone in hand, he still couldnt enter. He tapped on it twice and found that it wasnt an illusion. His heart chilled, and he checked his friends list, finding no response there either. After being stunned for a moment, he sighed heavily, Ah, I really was too confident. But he was never one to give up on himself. Next, he circted his energy for protection and pondered over what had happened. After what seemed like an eternity, he finally felt a subtle difference in the pressure from outside his bodyhad the pressure changed? Noticing this, he paid closer attention and couldnt help but smile: Indeed it had! Why was he so happy? Because he was unwilling to believe that the adventure had left himEven without the adventure, you should send me, a ne-blind mortal, back to my original ce, shouldnt you? Where youe from is where you return; isnt that the universal rule? Although he was reluctant to believe the adventure was gone, he was always anxious until he felt the pressure from the space that allowed him to breathe a sigh of relief. Pressure from space? Yes, the pressure from space; someone outside was frantically waving the cyan g. But Feng Jun had already found the key reason for his mobile phones malfunction: spatial ovep! Spatial ovep is terrifying. Feng Jun isnt a science student, but he generally understood the concept. Spatial ovep, depending on the situation, could lead to various consequences, the severest being spatial annihtion it should lead to annihtion, right?
Okay, that sounded too severe. Lets say the least dramatic consequenceit might cause Spatial Disturbance. Indeed, a disturbance. The shifting spaces would interfere with each other. To prove this, he calmly sensed the surrounding pressure The High-Rank Martial Master controlling the formation outside was quite rxed, with an Innate Expert behind him; possibly, the enemies wouldnt dare to approach, and in the watching crowd, resentful but silent gazes were everywhere. Can ring kill? He thought disdainfully, if you dare,e at me. They wouldnt dare to approach! He was very aware of this. But even if they came forward to fight, he wouldnt fear; maintaining thepressing space inside the array wasnt necessary all the timepausing asionally wouldnt matter. Indeed, pausing really wouldnt matter. Even if some bacsh urred, it would be exceedingly slow and could be suppressed at any time. Such bacsh might draw the attention of the Martial Artists inside the array, giving rise to a glimmer of hope they shouldnt harbor, thereby causing them to exhaust a great deal of their physical and spiritual energy. Thinking this, he couldnt help but slow the waving of hismand g. Come on, lets enjoy ourselves; after all, theres plenty of time No, thats wrong. Itse on, retaliate; youre so arrogant anyway (First update, congrattions to the leader for breaking the bicycle. Due to the character limit for chapter titles, I can only refer to it as broken bike, which I really didnt do on purpose. Everyone, believe me, and also, cast your monthly votes for me.) Chapter 263: 263 An Earth-shattering Explosion (2nd Update) Chapter 263: Chapter 263 An Earth-shattering Explosion (2nd Update) The mindset and behavior of a High-Rank Martial Master can truly be forgiven. As far as he knew, pausing thepression of space wasnt a big deal at all. By doing this, he could wear down the opponents energy, which would surely allow him to capture the opponent faster, wouldnt it? After a brief pause, he waved themand g again and started topress the space once more. What he did not expect was that during this brief pause, Feng Jun had already exited the space and brought over a ton of explosive zhaҩ. Perhaps out of boredom, Feng (the doer) Jun (the nner) had once calcted the equivalent of zhaҩ to Spirit Stones. Assuming one Spirit Stone is equal to ten thousand kilowatt-hours, one kilowatt-hour is 3.6 mega joules, so one Spirit Stone is 36G joules. One kilogram of zhaҩ is based on 4.2 mega joules, hence a ton would be 4.2G joules. However, a Spirit Stone powering a Formation would notst three to five days? Based on one hundred and twenty hours, the energy output per hour at most is just 300 mega joules. Even if there is a discrepancy in the numbers, even a huge discrepancy, if one Spirit Stones energy output per hour could reach one G let it be ten G, its still a difference in order of magnitude. With the power of one ton of zhaҩ being 4.2G joules and Spirit Stones at ten G per hour Is the power of the zhaҩ still slightlycking? Oh no, you cant calcte it like that.
How many seconds are there in an hour? Three thousand six hundred seconds, right? If Spirit Stones are ten G per hour, and divided evenly over three thousand six hundred seconds, how many joules is that per second? The author is toozy to calcte! An explosion of four G joules of zhaҩ needs how many seconds? How many joules does it average out to per second? Forget it, its quite satisfying to insert these details, but there should be a limit. Anyway, Feng Jun believes that although the energy of zhaҩ might be a bit less, its explosive power in a split second is enough to help him escape the predicament. Whats that phrase again? Breaking the surface with a point! Actually, he had an intuition that a hundred kilograms of zhaҩ would be enough to st open this Formation; thats just five hundred grenades. But he was feeling aggrieved. Here I am, fighting desperately, and the main culprit behind the scene sips tea and watches the show leisurely. If I dont scare you a little, my thoughts wont flow smoothly. Anyway, he had a hundred tons of zhaҩ at his disposal, using a bit of it was nothing. Even if it doesnt break the Formation, wouldnt just using ten tons of explosives next time do the trick? I dont believe you can withstand that. Its important that the first st isnt too excessive, as scaring the opponent too much would make it much more difficult to take revengeter on. Feng Jun was very cautious. Before pressing the dy fuse, he specifically felt the changes in the space. If he couldnt escape after the detonation, that would be quite a sight to see The High-Rank Martial Master outside the Formation waved the green g casually, feeling a faint regret inside: Come on, charge the formation, why wont you charge? He thought that wearing down the opponents strength through the Formation was actually a good strategyafter all, it could kill two Innate Experts. When Feng Jun became patient, he was absolutely calm. It took him about ten minutes to feel the opponents change pattern, and then he specifically tested whether he could ess his friends list when the space was stable. Given that his energy points were very abundant to begin with and he had been practicing various techniques during the day and charging casually while resting at night in this realm, umting little by little, he had amassed some energy points and didnt mind using a bit of them. In fact, now was not the time to be stingy with energy points. Life was more important than anything. He entered Close Sister Hongs room easily, and then broke out in a cold sweat. Dont get the wrong idea; there was nothing scary in Sister Hongs camera. Strictly speaking, there wasnt anything in the camera at all, it was pitch ckher mobile phone was turned off!
Shit Feng Jun was truly frightened by this. If the phone was off, it meant no connection with the outside worldbasically, imunicado. If he hadnt tested this beforehand, it would have been a major pitfall. Unlike nearby people, the friends list does not allow entry into others rooms, one must exit and choose another friend. If he had entered Sister Hongs room after setting the fuse and neither side couldmunicate, the zhaҩ would never explode unless he chose to exit and switch to another friends room. However, after exiting, whether he could re-enter was a huge concern; he might just blow himself to pieces.
If he didnt dare to exit, he would starve to death in Sister Hongs room. So being cautious in everything is really necessary. He wiped away the cold sweat and chose his opportunity, then visited the rooms of Beautiful Scenery and Xiao Yezi one by one. Its not that he only likes to peep at girls; his friends list had male friends too. But he always felt that as a man, if you go peeping at another man for no reason doesnt that feel a bit off? Xiao Yezi was actually taking selfies in the bathroom, and in the mirror, you could glimpse someone elses that. That scene seemed rather vorful, and Feng Jun felt he ought not to indulge in decadence too much. Well, strictly speaking, Good Scenery was quite appealing; she was leisurely shopping and more importantly, her mobile phone was connected to a power bank isnt that just too lovely? I love power banks. All preparations were ready, Feng Jun seized an opportunity, decisively pressed the dyed fuse, and shed into Feng Jings room Outside the Formation, the High-Rank Martial Master was still muttering to himself, why wasnt there any sign of assaulting the Formation? As things in this world have it, they do not withstand mention; in the next moment, under everyones watchful eyes, that mass of white fog, towering ten meters high and nearly two hundred meters in diameter, trembled slightly. Eh? someone with sharp eyes noticed this anomaly, Look The High-Rank Martial Master holding themand g felt a tightness in his chest, nearly spitting out a mouthful of blood, hisplexion changing at once: Somethings wrong! With themand g in hand, he could roughly sense the changes within the Formation; if the opponents vigorously assaulted the Formation, he would also have to concentrate earnestly to suppress it.
Indeed, in this process, he would also be somewhat exhausted, butpared with the consumption of those trapped inside the Formation, it was truly negligible. Now, with a sudden rush from within the Formation, it almost made him spit blood, the implications behind this were terrifying to contemte No, there was no need for close thought, it was enough to scare one out of their wits! But by this moment, wanting to react to anything it was truly toote. At this point, most of the onlookers had already rxed. There was no excitingbat to see, just a big glob of white fog, with three people standing by the side, one lethargically waving a small g, while the other two stood still, even the Innate Expert floating in mid-air hadnded. It was utterly boring, to the point where some even began to yawn. Just then, the Innate Expert abruptly turned his head, looking astonished toward the nearby white fog. Not far from Lord Beiyuan, Second Young Master Yu and a middle-aged man stood together, thetters face rigid, as if wearing a mask. It was at that moment, the mans hand moved, and a shield suddenly appeared in his hand, blocking in front of him. His other hand was pulling on Second Young Master Yu, their bodies rapidly retreating while he didnt forget to shout lowly, Careful! Still at this moment, the pale, beardless man by the Princely Heirs side moved, shielding him at the front, Be careful, Princely Heir! Lord Beiyuan, hearing this, stared dumbfounded at the mass of white fog. The white fog had just trembled slightly, seemingly indicating some trouble inside, but this vibration ceased abruptly, and it didnt seem all that serious. But this cessationsted only for an extremely short moment; next, the white fog exploded violently, followed by a heaven-shaking, earth-shattering boom, a wild aura sweeping out ferociously, as if mountains were crumbling and the earth was splitting.
The noise was so loud, and the oing shock wave so overwhelming, that at least more than half of the people on the spot were directly knocked down or blown away. Those three close to the fog? They were shocked out of sight. In front of the two nobles, County Soldiers were arrayed in defense, but they were closer to the battlefield than others and had grown somewhatx, not expecting that after such a long calm, a situation would suddenly arise, and it was so fast that they were unable to react. Ny percent of the County Soldiers were directly knocked down, neat as wheat before abine harvester. Local officials behind the County Soldiers were mostly knocked down as well. Nheless, the middle-aged man, who appeared to be an eunuch, stood in front of the Princely Heir, his body unmoved, his clothes whipped noisily by the wind. Lord Beiyuan, too, felt a sudden jolt in his chest, as if struck by a heavy hammer. He was still better off; in the crowd not far away, many were knocked unconscious by the st, and there were those who were killed by the shock. The two Second Young Master Yus, who had originally stood rtively close to the front, were lucky. Sister Hong, who was disguised, reacted quickly and immediately retreated at the bad turn of events, raising a shield in front, and her retreating figure aligned with the st of the shock wave, narrowly avoiding disaster. Even so, when the twonded, they couldnt help but roll on the ground twice. Fuck! Second Young Master Yu got up, shook his head, and cursed loudly, Are you blind when you take action, not distinguishing friend from foe? Fortunately, Sister Hong, the Second Young Master Yu, was more rational. She coughed lightly, roughened her voice, and spoke, Hes breaking out from the inside. Under these circumstances, theres no way oh my! Hes actually fine? So surprised was she that herst scream was sharp and high-pitched, revealing a feminine voice.
Fortunately, at that moment, she was not the only one screaming, so her voice was drowned out in a sea of screams. Why were people screaming, you ask? The aftermath of the explosion lingered, and from the center of the st, amidst the dust, a figure shot out like lightning, lunging in one direction, incredibly swift. Under the scrutiny of all, the figure swung a Long de in his hand, a sh of silver, and a head fell to the ground. Seeing this, Sister Hong, the Second Young Master Yu, paused, then muttered lowly, First ying the enemy If it were me, Id be picking the Immortal Crystals from the Formation first. Second Young Master Yu finally assured herself that anyone who could break the Immortal Array ande out unscathed must be an Immortal. In her eyes, this person was not only an Immortal but perhaps a wealthy one, To us, an Immortal Crystal is worthy of attention, but he might not care about it. If Feng Junruo could hear her words at this moment, he could probably only respond with a wry smile: Youre really overthinking it. Chapter 264: 264: Leave Alive (Three More for Monthly Tickets) Chapter 264: Leave Alive (Three More for Monthly Tickets) Feng Jun never thought there could be too many Spirit Stones. The reason he was chasing that man was because he was an Innate Expert. Of course, the two non-Innate high-rank martial masters had already been torn to pieces in the explosion of the Immortal Array. The two who had confronted him in the array had turned to ash; it was estimated that not even a fragment the size of a milliliter could be found. Feng Jun certainly wouldnt let the person who had set up the array get away. While inside the array, he had used the weapons nearby to keep an eye on the three people outside. Unfortunately, because the straight-line distance was over sixty meters, he couldnt identify them. By the time he broke out of the array, he still remembered where the three had been. However, those two had already been turned into pieces. This ones body was still intact, so he chased after him and, without a word, decapitated him with a single strike. He had already regarded the Spirit Stone driving the formation as his own. What really mattered was that if the Innate Expert managed to get away, it would be difficult to catch him a second time. Alright, that was still an excuse. He was just thinking if you, boy, have one Spirit Stone, could you be hiding a second one? The Spirit Stones in the array were dead, but those carried on a person were alive. In case someone interfered unexpectedly, although he wasnt afraid, it was always a variable. Why not just kill the person and search slowly? He had already checked with the Spirit Stones nearby. These three didnt have any Spirit Stones on them. However what if they had a shielding method? After the mishap of nearly starving to death in Sister Hongs room, he felt being cautious wasnt necessarily a bad thing. However, much to his regret, even when he was holding the headless corpse in his hand, he didnt feel any warmth that a Spirit Stone would emit.
So, he guessed they probably did not have any Spirit Stones, after all! But he still wasnt willing to give up easily. Holding the mans headless body, he checked the other twos locations as well. The two were indeed dead, and true enough, they were broken into many pieces. The good thing was they were more intact than the two inside the formation. Feng Jun inspected them thoroughly, but not to mention Spirit Stones, there was nothing to prove their identity, just some Pills that had been shattered as well. The green banners were intact; he directly collected them. He didnt know if they were of any use, but if he left them behind, they might be seen as a heinous waste. It could lead to certain unfavorable opinionsI might have met a fake Immortal. Having collected them, he wasnt worried about finding a reason for his actions. Regardless, Feng Jun personally inspected again and still couldnt find any other Spirit Stones. Then, he sadly went to where the Iid Spirit Stone was. It was a piece of ck-brown wood, shattered by the explosion. The Spirit Stone was still attached. He crushed the wood with his foot, pried out the Spirit Stone, took a good look at it, shook his head, and sighed, Ah. It was a Spirit Stone, but not bright red. It was just a bit redder than pink, and most of its energy had already been depleted. Look, I knew this guy was from a wealthy family, Miss Yu, the younger sister, dered triumphantly. First he seeks revenge, then he grabs the Immortal Crystal, and moreover he seems to look down on Immortal Crystals. Miss Yu, the elder sister,mented uncertainly, That Immortal Crystal doesnt seem to have much Immortal Qi left. Its still an Immortal Crystal even with little Immortal Qi, the younger sister argued with her. Ive only seen you hold an Immortal Crystal once in all these years, and you even returned it. Wheres your grandeurpared to his? Normally serene, the elder sister lost her patience upon hearing this. Im cultivating in the sect; I dont need an Immortal Crystal, okay? And its not easy to carry out. The younger sister was about to retort when her eyes suddenly lit up, Huh? Hes about to clean up some people Shall we follow and watch? Feng Jun swiftly cleared the battlefield and gestured to Lang Zhendo a thorough search, youre good at this! Without waiting for a response, Lang Zhen was already leading the Tian Family members over. Even the slowest-witted person at this moment knew that their opponent had no more tricks up their sleeve. The Immortal Array was destroyed, the Innate Expert was killed. If there were bigger cards in y, the man sitting there would not be the Princes Heirat least he would be the Imperial Familys Princely Heir. Besides, with such earth-shatteringmotion, if the Divine Doctor could create it once, couldnt he create it a second time? Thats why, although many of the onlookers coveted the Immortal Crystal, they really didnt dare to act rashly.
Seeing the Tian Family members rushing over, Lord Beiyuans eyes flickered, and he turned his head to the Princely Heir, saying, Please take care, Princely Heir. After speaking, he leaped and mingled with the Tian Familys troops. Although he was wearing his everyday attire, it was still the Earls everyday wear, which waspletely different from the attire of the Tian Family members. But by blending in, his goal wasnt to pass unnoticed; it was to remind Feng Jun through this action that he was rted by marriage to the Tian Family. In case the other party insisted on pursuit, he could find a way to have the Tian Family Disciples intervene on his behalf.
Watching him disappear, the Princely Heir opened his mouth in stunned silence, Uh, theres such a maneuver? Before he could regain hisposure, Feng Jun had already charged over like a whirlwind. In front of the Princely Heir were supposed to be County Soldiers, but they had all been disabled by the ton of explosions, and the officials sted to disarray. However, there were still four iron guards behind him. The four moved simultaneously, shielding the Princely Heir, Stop, what do you want to do? Feng Jun halted his steps, ring at the Princely Heir with gritted teeth, Is this the fair duel you spoke of? Seeing his hesitation, the Princely Heir settled a bit, spreading his hands helplessly, It has nothing to do with me; it was the Wonderful Hand Pavilion who sought revenge against you. There were so many witnesses here they all heard it. Do you think this is interesting? Feng Junughed angrily as he nced at the four Iron Guards and nodded slightly, Fine, you have protection now, so Ill let you leave alive for the moment. Alive to leave, the threat in those words was too strongwhat about after leaving? Hearing this, the Princely Heir was truly panicked and addressed with a tone of grievance, Divine Doctor, if you had told me earlier that you were you were that what, how would I dare to? His sources of information were how many times superior to that of an ordinary persons. To break an Immortal Array without a scratch and causing such amotion, the identity of this person was self-evident, wasnt it? Among Innate Experts, there were the rare few who could break an Immortal Array, but that was due to their familiarity with formations. This person, however, broke the formation with brute force. Moreover, the method this person used to break the array didnt seem to involve any immortal power. Maybe he took something out of a Storage Bag? In reality, just emerging unscathed from an environment where the mountains were crumbling and the earth was splitting was telling enough.
In any case, the current Yongyi Dukes Princely Heir was full of regret and even held a slight grievance in his heartdid you, a lofty Immortal, find it amusing to show off like this? Feng Jun looked at him as if he were an idiot, I would have spoken earlier if I could have, are you using me? No, Im regretting, the Princely Heir hastily shook his head, his gaze sweeping over the Tian Family members in front, and had a sh of inspiration, pointing a finger forward, Actually, it was that Zhu fellow who instigated me! Feng Jun actually believed this because of what the Official Immortal author saidwithout aplices, where would the spoiled young noblese from? Given the Princely Heirs actions upon arriving at Mount Zhige, it was clear he was very casual about the whole affair, finding negotiations a hassle without even showing his face. Of course, it was also due to his arrogance, but if he had put his mind to dealing solely with Feng Jun, there would have been more trouble for sure. The logic was clear, however, for Feng Jun this person was the one with thergest influence among those scheming against him, and the linchpin. There was no way he would let him off so easily, Ill ask you just one question, how much money do you n to make off me? The Princely Heir was suddenly speechless, wishing he could earn money? Of course, he did wish so; the Princes Mansion was not teeming with surplus grain either. But this time, his main intent in dealing publicly and aggressively was his grasp of the impressive status that came with lighting equipment. With both status and profit to gain, who would miss out on such a deal? He even imagined that if he could secure this deal as an exclusive contract, how many people woulde knocking on his door? To be surrounded and ttered by many, what a boost to ones stature. With increased stature, the seat of the first heir to the Princes Mansion would also be more secure. Wait the Princes Heir, the nephew of the Imperial Family, theres a chance he wouldnt inherit the title?
That possibility did indeed exist! Why was the Princely Heir so anxious to please his mother? Because she had given birth to three sons. He was the eldest, but mother doted on the youngest, who was also the nephew of the Imperial Family. Of course, his mother hadnt mentioned about passing the title to the youngest, but if she did, wouldnt that be too passive? The Princely Heir was internally performing a drama of the imperial court, but his rival was irritated, Not answering, huh? Fine, you can go now! This was the beginning of the leaving alive process. Of course, the Princely Heir wouldnt just leave. He didnt want to risk being inexplicably killed one day. Gritting his teeth, he straightforwardly proposed, I know Im wrong, name your price, whatever you want. Hm? Feng Jun frowned, looking at him with great dissatisfaction, The way you put it makes it seem like Im the one picking on you? The Princely Heir bitterly smiled to himself. You werent picking on me, but you did show off and I was just unlucky enough to encounter it. Seeing the dissatisfaction in the other partys tone, he decided to step back further, This is my mistake, I am willing topensate ten thousand Gold please spare me this once in consideration of my father and mother. No matter what, he was the son of a duke and a nephew of the Imperial Family. An Immortal would have to think twice before taking action against him. For outsiders, ten thousand Gold was a vast fortune, which was also not a small amount for him. Just like ordinary households, the division ofbor in the Princes Mansion was the same; men were in charge of external affairs, women managed the finances at home. Though he was the Princes Heir, the liquid cash at his disposal was limited.
Brother Bao, merely the son of an earl, could easilye up with two thousand Gold, because the old Lord Beiyuan had passed away. Although he still lived in the Lord Beiyuan Mansion, his inheritance was separate from the family, and he had his own business ventures, making it easy to take out that amount of money. But it wasnt the same for the Princely Heir. His father, Duke Yongyi, was still hale and hearty, in extremely good spirits, and his mother controlled the familys financial power. He did have many valuable items and royal rewards on hand, which were of great worth, but when it came to cash, he didnt have much. Offering ten thousand Gold was already like pulling teeth for him. (Third update, calling for monthly tickets.) Chapter 265: 265 Who Has the Biggest Temper Chapter 265: Chapter 265 Who Has the Biggest Temper Feng Jun heard the words and sneered coldly, Do you think I look like someone whocks money? The Princely Heir twitched the corner of his mouth again. If it wasnt about money, then it was going to be difficult. He had actually heard that the other party ced a great deal of importance on various Cultivation Techniques and Natural Treasures. But unfortunately for him, these items he had very few on hand. It wasnt that the Yongyi Duke Mansion didnt have them, but he didnt have themCwhenever he needed anything, he could just take it from the storeroom, and who would dare deny him? Strictly speaking, in the heart of the Yongyi Dukes Princely Heir, he had already considered himself as the de facto Prince. Whatever tribute he received from the outside, as long as it was something he didnt need, he would arrange for it to go directly into the official ount. After all, the entire Princes Mansion would be his in the future, so it seemed pointless for him now to hoard for himself. It was better to umte some merits first. He hesitated for a moment then spoke again, Then Ill pay with Natural Treasures or a Cultivation Technique, how does that sound? From my hands, youre nning on getting at least ten-thousand taels of Gold, Feng Jun started to crunch the numbers, and as he spoke, he stared intensely at the Princely Heir to prevent any trickery, This point, do you n to deny it?
A lighting system, if the other party was nning to make a profit of one hundred taels of Gold per unit, ten thousand taels of Gold was just the profit from one hundred units of the system. Such a system was priced by Feng Jun at two hundred taels of Gold each. Although the price was high and not many could afford it, the Yu Family alone bought three units. In the vast Donghua Country, selling a few thousand units would be like childs y, right? The Princely Heir wasnt nning on denying it; in fact, he had already nned on monopolizing the market to seek exorbitant profits, aiming to earn at least ten-thousand taels of Gold every year. It might seem as though he couldnt produce ten-thousand taels of Gold now, but in terms of spending, his annual expenses exceeded that amount, and it still couldnt be considered wasteful. That was why he was eager to find new sources of revenue. Having heard Feng Juns estimation, he nodded, I wont deny it. Feng Jun also nodded and spoke indifferently, I know its a low estimate, but that doesnt matter. You plot against me for ten-thousand taels of Gold, so by a ratio of one to five you owe me fifty-thousand taels. This plot one chase five equivalent is simr to the fake onepensates ten concept on Earth, meaning if you attempt to acquire one silver dor via unrighteous means and fail, you shouldpensate five silver dors to the other party. The term plot is rather broad, including selling counterfeit goods, theft, or robbery C any illicit means would suffice, even attempted yet unrealized actions as long as the groundwork has already beenid. You have already done so, just without sess. Feng Jun believed that this principle was particrly good. Illegally upying someone elses property should not only focus on the oue but also on the process. Only by doing so and increasing the cost of crimes can one deter the wishful thinking in some individuals. You want to chase five more? The Princely Heirs mouth twitched again. How did thest person who spoke to me like this end up? The ten-thousand taels of Gold, he considered it not too high an estimate, so he conceded quite readily. But the demand topensate fifty-thousand taels of Goldthat was excessive. The Yongyi Duke Mansion could not be bullied like this! However, he dared not confront Feng Jun head-on, so he could only force a bitter smile, I cant evene up with ten-thousand, where would I find fifty-thousand? Thats your problem, not mine, Feng Jun dered righteously, then narrowed his eyes with a sinister air, The second thing I want to say is youve ruined my ns, understand? The Princely Heirs face turned instantly pale, for thest phrase was precisely the one he feared most. Because many unrted onlookers were around, the two of them couldnt explicitly mention anything about Immortals, but they both knew intuitively what the crux of the matter was. The Princely Heir, even though he was inwardlyining about Feng Jun showing off, didnt dare to think in other directionsan Immortal, selling goods in the wilderness, was it really just to show off? To be frank, the Princely Heir would rather Feng Jun was just showing off. However, it was obviously not the case. No Immortal would be that bored. It meant that Doctor Fengs actions here must be purposeful.
What the actual purpose was, the Princely Heir couldnt ask, but there was no doubt that by oppressing Feng Jun this way, leading to the exposure of his identitywhether it happened or was only likelyit definitely ruined Feng Juns ns. Ruining an Immortals carefully prepared ns was this something that could be resolved with money? Now that Feng Jun had explicitly mentioned this matter, the Princely Heir also felt a bit defiant. After his initial surprise and shame, he steeled his heart, Fine, Im the one at fault, what exactly do you want? Just say it. Eh? Feng Jun was a bit annoyed. I havent even lost my temper, and youre already impatient?
He gave a coldugh, Then Ill just say it straight out, I want Immortal Crystals a hundred of them! The Princely Heirs eyes bulged, and he forcefully spat out two words, Dont have! To hell with this! Feng Jun narrowed his eyes and raised his hand, delivering a sh with his de! He was truly angry now. Youve been scheming against me all this time, and now you bare your fangs and brandish your ws? Look how big your temper is. Feng Jun actually didnt have a very good temper. To put it nicely, he couldnt stand sand in his eyes and couldnt bear grievances; to put it unpleasantly, he was willful. If it werent for this temperament, he wouldnt have ended up in such a sorry state at one point. Anyway, once he was annoyed, he would easily erupt. So what if he just killed the Ducal Heir? Worst case, Ill just turn around and run away. With Donghua Country being so vast, I refuse to believe there isnt a ce for me. Of course, he wasnt someone who acted purely on whim. He hadntshed out earlier, but now he dared to make a move, and there were reasons for this, because just a moment ago, in front of everyones eyes, he violently broke the Immortal Array. The vast majority of people didnt know what this result meant, but it was impossible that everyone was in the dark. Before cracking the Immortal Array, if Feng Junruo had killed the Princely Heir, he would have had to flee to the ends of the Earth. Now, killing this person, the one feeling uneasy might not necessarily be him. However, wanting to kill the Princely Heir was not such an easy task. Four Iron Guards acted together to fend off this strike. The Iron Guards were not necessarily masters; among these four, only one was a High-Rank Martial Master, the other three were either at the initial or intermediate level. However, these four joined forces to form the Four Symbols Battle Formation, theirbat strength enhanced, staunchly guarding the Princely Heir, not retreating half a step.
Two of the initial level martial masters faces paled slightly, clearly not having an easy time receiving that cut. Feng Juns strike was blocked, a sharp glint shed in his eyes as he sneered, Do you also wish to die? Killing an Iron Guard wasnt much lighter in nature than killing the Princely HeirSacred Guardians, not to be vited. He had already pointed out the Princely Heirs wrongdoing. If the Iron Guards continued to obstruct, it would be disrespecting the Immortals. Iron Guards rarely spoke, but that didnt mean they didnt think. In fact, because they often protected various noteworthy individuals, their perspectives were stronger than most peopleseven surpassing most officials. One of the High-Rank Martial Master Iron Guards spoke up, his face expressionless, Im sorry, but our task is to protect unconditionally Theck of expression on his face didnt mean he was calm inside. In fact, as an Iron Guard, the first duty was to protect the relevant people, and the second duty was to counterattack, aiming to capture the assassin and investigate for clues about the instigators. The fact that he had no intention to counterattack, but instead said Im sorry, showed that he didnt want to be at odds with the person across from him. Hold on! someone shouted sharply, his voice extremely piercing. It was the middle-aged, beardless man who had protected the Princely Heir just now. He rushed towards Feng Jun and bowed, speaking respectfully, Esteemed Sir, everything is open to negotiation. Fighting this battle wont solve the problem, right? Feng Jun lifted his hand and pointed to the Princely Heir, whose face had turned ashen, The tone in which this wretch speaks is he negotiating? The Princely Heirs mouth twitched, but he did not dare to say anything further. His face was so unsightly, not just because he was angry, but more importantly, because he was scared. He had truly not expected that the other party would really dare to strike. The Princely Heir was indeed spoiled badly and couldnt bear grievances. Once his anger red up, he would disregard everything.
After all, its just an Immortal. Whats the big deal? My dad is the Prince, and my mom is the Princess; Ive seen Immortals before. Because of Feng Juns previous reasonable attitude, even when they were nearly affected by his breaking out of the formation, the Princely Heir thought that was an ident due to the other party being unable to control his strength while breaking the formation. It was only now that he realized that if he threw another fit, the other party would truly dare to make a move, even in front of so many people! The middle-aged man, still smiling, spoke in a low, appeasing tone, The Princely Heir is still young, with limited experience. Your Excellency has great magnanimity; why bother with a child? A child of twenty-eight or twenty-nine? Feng Jun sneered inwardly but couldnt be bothered to argue further, One hundred Immortal Crystals, and well call it even. Immortal Crystals and as many as one hundred, the middle-aged man said with a bitter smile, spreading his hands, Thats truly something we dont have. Ive never heard of the Princes Mansion having Immortal Crystals. That would be breaking the rules and could lead to ountability. There was once an agreement between Immortals and mortals that mortals must not possess Immortal Crystals. Upon finding Immortal Crystals, they should be reported, and Immortals would buy them at a reasonable price; if the quantity wasrge, an Immortal fate might even be bestowed. There are exceptions to this agreement, such as the mortal rtives of Immortals or the royal family of Donghua Country. Thus, while illicit possession of Immortal Crystals was indeed a crime, that sort of thing was more to be heard than taken seriously. Take Brother Bao, for example. He admits that Lord Beiyuan Mansion doesnt have Immortal Crystals, but he also dares to tell Feng Jun: Ill buy Immortal Crystals, no matter the amount, and the price is negotiable. The Princely Heirs mother was thete emperors most beloved Little Princess. To say she didnt have Immortal Crystals would likely lead many to disbelief. As for the influential Yongyi Duke, privately receiving some Immortal Crystals was not impossible. However, under the scrutiny of the public eye, the middle-aged man had to firmly deny it, otherwise, without waiting for other Immortals to investigate, the one before him could take advantage and trouble the Prince.
Chapter 266: 266 Arbitrary Blackmail Chapter 266: Chapter 266 Arbitrary ckmail The middle-aged mans heart harbored a bit of aint: this was not the ce to say such things. If wed spoken in private, we could have discussed it, but with you doing this now, how can I negotiate with you? You cant me me for lying; youve cornered me into it. But if Im being honest, he thought that the princely heir really wasnt worth a hundred Immortal Crystals, not even ten. Even if the Princes Mansion had ten Immortal Crystals, it was unlikely they wouldpensate that much. Feng Jun heard his denial and simply scoffed, No Immortal Crystals? Then tell me, where did the Immortal Crystals in the Array tee from? The middle-aged man moved his mouth, about to say that it was Wonderful Hand Pavilions business, how should I know? However, before he could speak, Feng Jun motioned with his hand and spoke coldly, Before you deny it, consider the consequences. Think about what will happen if you deceive me. A mortal deceiving an Immortal would only lead to one oue: a merciless, unpardonable death! The middle-aged man immediately shut his mouth; he understood all too well the ruthless nature of the Immortal Family. If the Immortals turned against him, the princely heir might have a chance of survival due to his background, but he, a mere eunuch, had no such luck. Seeing that he remained silent, Feng Jun nodded in satisfaction. Agreed, then. I just happen to need some extraborers. The princely heir can stay and help out. Once the Yongyi Duke sends over a hundred Immortal Crystals, Ill release him. The princely heir and the middle-aged man exchanged nces, their expressions somewhat odd. An official not far away could no longer hold back and spoke out, Your Excellency aims to be a good physician, but are you aware that your actions are tantamount to kidnapping and extortion? I would advise you not to muddle your own path.
Feng Jun turned his head, and upon spotting the speaker, he couldnt help butugh, So its Magistrate Han Youre not dead? This person was none other than the magistrate of Zhige County, who had previously admired Feng Jun and held the Divine Doctor in high esteem. Todays duel, however, had Magistrate Han serving as the first official witness, with themand to begin issued by him. Feng Jun asked if he was dead because, in his memory, the person overseeing the duel was only half a li away from the Formation, about three hundred meters, and appeared to have been caught in the st of the explosion and killed outright. The Prefecture Chief is gravely injured, Magistrate Han coughed awkwardly, his expression somewhat odd, Just now, someone triggered the Formation, and I happened to have a pressing need. He volunteered eagerly to take charge. He hadnt dared to object to the three of them, speaking out against the unfairness, but in his heart, he held contempt for such behaviorastonishing that the Yingyi Dukes great name had a son who couldnt ept defeat. Seeing the Divine Doctor trapped by the Formation while the trio outside the Formation were leisurely and effortlessly prevailing, he felt indifferent and took the chance to leave under the pretext of an emergency, thus out of sight, out of mind. However, the Prefecture Chief saw this as an opportunity to shine. Even though there was nothing left to do, he promptly took over the task. Then, the Prefecture Chief eager to prove himself was blown away by the explosion, currently unconscious and hanging by a thread, likely not to survive the day. Magistrate Han found the situation quiteical and secretly congratted himself on having a shred of principle. However, with so many colleagues around, he couldnt be too explicitsurely he couldnt say the fellow deserved no sympathy and had iting, right? But indeed, he had moved away to find some peace, thus he didnt have a very clear understanding of the situation here. Feng Jun didnt have a particrly good or bad impression of this man. Although he was implicated in the ordeal, there was no helping it; this incident urred in Zhige County and would be unavoidable for any local official. Thus he casually replied, I did not kidnap him. If he wants to leave, he may do soas long as he remembers he owes me a hundred Immortal Crystals, to be repaid within a month. A look of incredulity spread across the princely heirs face. I can leave now? Of course, Feng Jun nodded and replied casually, Remember, repay it within a month. The princely heir didnt take these words to heart. He figured he wouldnt need a month before returning home, where others would surely handle this person. As for a hundred Immortal Crystals? Heh, wishful thinking on your part. At the same time, he felt an indescribable sense of regret Yes, regret. It was not every day one encountered an Immortal and had such direct contactthough the contact wasnt friendly and he was made to workto have such an opportunity was a rare fortune for others. The princely heir didnt enjoy work or serving others, but if there was a chance at an Immortal destiny, he would consider humbling himselfafter all, for a man with a goal, suffering hardships was not shameful. So now that the other party was allowing him to leave, he was actually somewhat conflicted.
But the middle-aged eunuch wasnt as naively hopeful as the princely heir. Brought to the Yongyi Duke Mansion as a child with the maids, though he hadnt interacted much with society, being of a lower status and living in the inner house meant hed seen much of the worlds ugliness. Thus, he suspected that Feng Juns words might have an ulterior motive and once again stated firmly, A hundred Immortal Crystals is absolutely impossible! Feng Jun nced at him indifferently, sat down at the table, and spoke casually, If you want to leave, its a hundred Immortal Crystals. You prompted me to set the price Lang Zhen, pour me some tea. Lang Zhen came over to pour the tea upon hearing this, and the middle-aged eunuch, seeing his demeanor, couldnt help but ask, After we leave, the Princes Mansion will probably not agree to such terms.
His question was very direct, nearly adding, What will you do to me then? Doctor Feng ced the knife on the table, took out an object, and yed with it casually, then he picked up his tea and sipped it leisurely. After a while, he said offhandedly, The princely heir was born in the hour of the pig? Thats not a suitable birth time for a first son. The Princely Heir and the middle-aged eunuchs faces changed simultaneously at the words. This ne also spoke of ones birth time and fortuneeach time period had its pros and cons, with no absolute good or bad. A first sons birth in the hour of Hai was not taboo, but generally speaking, people preferred a good omen, as the first son bore the responsibility of leading the familys development. Yet, the hour of Hai was thest of the day. Of course, the firstborn son might not necessarily be the legitimate eldest; he could also be a child born out of wedlock. This saying did not cover all situations and was merely for appearances. However, regardless of the reason, having a familys first son born in thest hour of the day symbolically was not considered very auspicious. Yet, the change in the Princely Heir and the eunuchs expressions wasnt due to this reason. They understood the implication of those words better than anyone elseapart from a very few individuals, no one knew the Princely Heirs exact time of birth. For the friends and rtives of the Yongyi Duke, the Princely Heirs birthday was not a big secret. Aside from celebrations for his first hundred days and his first birthday, the Princes Mansion would hold a celebration every year for the Princely Heirs birthdayafter all, he was the foremost among the next generation. Even if there was a year when the Princely Heir was not at home and no banquet was held, the servants still received an extra meal. But those who knew the exact hour of the Princely Heirs birth could really be counted on ones fingers. The publicly dered position of the Dukes Mansion was: The Princely Heir was born at the exact hour of Chen. A firstborn son born in the hour of Chen truly had a nice ring to itthe rising sun at dawn, tender yet unstoppable, representing hope that would eventually bless all living beings. But did the Dukes Mansion im this merely because they cared about such appearances? Only a fool would think so.
The true reason was: The Princely Heirs birth time and fortune must not fall into the hands of outsiders! This was a world where Immortals existed! In the Earth Realm without Immortals, there were still socalled masters who used others birth times to cast spells. What about here? Therefore, the change on the Princely Heir and the middle-aged eunuchs faces was unavoidable. The eunuch asked with a dark face, Sir, if you speak thus, may I ask what you mean? Feng Jun nced at him sideways, with visible displeasure, Are you talking to me? I have offended you, Sir. We will take our leave first, the eunuch apologized immediately, pulling the Princely Heir and signaling with his eyes: other matters were not appropriate to discuss now; they would talk privatelyter. In fact, there was too much that was inappropriate to say at this juncture, like: the Prefecture Chief was about to die. The Prefecture Chief wasnt directly managed by the Ministry of Personnel but was under the jurisdiction of the Prefecture. Often, once the Prefecture made rmendations, the higher authorities would approve them. Regardless, as the second-in-charge of the County, part of the Official Government structure, his imminent death posed a challenging issue to exin to the higher authorities. Apart from the Prefecture Chief and the five killed by Feng Jun, at least a dozen others had perished on site. With a death toll exceeding twenty, it was a serious affairwhat was to be ounted for when spectators died in such numbers, never mind the duelists? In strict terms, a feud between two ns might result in as many deaths, which wouldnt be a major issue if suppressed and unreported. But with many officials present from the County, the Prefecture, and the Province, and even officials from neighboring counties, quelling this incident was immensely difficult. Moreover, Immortal Crystals had appeared on site and, furthermore had been secretly taken, while the Imperial Court officials merely looked on.
Another issue was the death of one of the County Soldiers, who fell backward directly onto the point of a de. All things considered, there needed to be a method to bring closure to this event. Feng Jun didnt worry about these matters. Since he was posing as an Immortal, he had to act the part. Thus, he motioned to Lord Beiyuan in the crowd with a beckoning finger, You,e here. Lord Beiyuan really didnt want to step forward, but with the other party pointing directly at him, he didnt dare to feign ignorance. He could only tug at the person beside him, speaking pitifully, Le Wen, help me through this cmity, and I shall bestow a generous reward upon you. Tian Lewen truly didnt want to deal with him, but he also couldnt neglect him, so he sighed, Wasnt the hint from my family obvious enough? How could you not understand? Lord Beiyuan felt aggrieved, You only warned that this man should not be provoked. Why didnt you make it clearer? Tian Lewen looked at him as if he were an idiot, his lips twitching into a half-smile, We told you everything we knew, and then what so you could snatch the opportunity meant for my family? This remark left one speechless, yet it was the harsh reality. With opportunity at hand, what did kinship matter? Even blood brothers would vie with each other. However, the difference was, Tian Lewens words were also after the eventbefore today, he truly wasnt certain that Feng Jun was an Immortal, and at times, he believed that his Uncle was simply too anxious to advance to the Innate level and had gone a bit mad. Speaking of which, he looked around and gesticted to Tian Yangni, Uncle (Updated to, calling for monthly passes.) Chapter 267: 267: The Northern Garden Yields Chapter 267: The Northern Garden Yields Lord Beiyuan finally ended up dragging Tian Yangni along to converse with Feng Jun. Before this, the Tian Family had almostpletely broken with Lord Beiyuan, but its undeniable: kinship is kinship. Alright, that might sound a bit nonsensical. The truth of the matter is, the Tian Family was too weak to dare to thoroughly offend Lord Beiyuan. At first, they could ignore Lord Beiyuans summons and wholeheartedly follow Feng Jun, which was already the biggest bet they could make. It was precisely because it was a high-stakes gamble that the second High-Rank Martial Master of the Tian Family had not yet appearedthis was the Tian Familysst chance to turn the tables, so they really couldnt afford to go all-in. Looking at it now, the Tian Family had made the right bet, but they didnt want topletely offend Lord Beiyuan to death, which was the wisdom of n survival. Holding on to an Immortals coattails, can you then ignore everyone else? Thats just ridiculous. What if Feng Jun left one day? Immortals have no obligatory duties toward mortals, not even for those ns that have Immortalsafter all, the Immortals will eventually cut off worldly ties. Of course, Feng Jun could tten Lord Beiyuan Mansion and then leave. But Lord Beiyuan is not just an Earl; hes also a member of the nobilitys order of precedence. Could his misery be ignored by other nobles?
If I dont speak for others, eventually there will be no one to speak for me. This is the simplest karmic philosophy. So, although the Tian Family won the bet, they still couldnt disregard Lord Beiyuans request. Tian Yangni, taking advantage of his familiarity with Feng Jun, stood at a distance, gestured to him, and spoke with a wink, Divine Doctor, Ive found something good here, pleasee and take a look. Feng Jun stood up and walked over while the Princely Heir nced at the eunuch beside him and asked softly, Can we leave now? He wanted to interact more with the Immortal but was also afraid of anyplications, on top of feeling somewhat vexed about the task at hand. The eunuch shook his head with a gloomy whisper, Theyve captured your birth details, where can you go if you leave? The Princely Heir was rather unreconciled and retorted softly, He may not necessarily be able to do anything, right? Even at this point, he was still somewhat proud of his identity. Although Immortals were lofty, he had seen Immortals more than once or twice and wasnt especially fearful. Furthermore, to harm someone based merely on their name, birth details, and location, such methods are hardly within most Immortals capabilities. The eunuch chuckled bitterly and shook his head, Princely Heir, even if youre willing to gamble, Im not Besides, if they had no means, why bother calcting your birth details? What he didnt know was that the ability to use birth details was a new feature developed by the Stone Ring after its evolution. Hearing this, the Princely Heir sighed; if you dont dare to bet, whats the point of me betting! If the Princely Heir were to be harmed, the eunuch would surely be put to death by the Dukes Mansion, but as far as the Princely Heir was concerned, it mattered little whether the eunuch lived or died. The key issue was, I dont want to die! So he could only sigh despondently, Lets see how the negotiations with those surnamed Zhu are going. Tian Yangni summoned Feng Jun over and indeed made a small discovery; he found a Small Gourd at the scene which contained a ck powder. He recognized it as the notorious Bewitching Heart Poison Powder. Bewitching Heart Poison Powder could evaporate into the air, bing a colorless, tasteless gas. Ordinary people exposed to it would experience delusions, feel weak in their limbs, have their perception of the external world impaired, and be dull and senseless. This substance is fundamentally a hallucinogen. Its infamy stems from its ability to harm unsuspectingly and difficultly to guard against; even Immortals might fall for it. At that moment, Lang Zhen also approached, Divine Doctor, on one of the arms, I found a pair of Ice Silk Gloves. He was truly meticulous in scouring the battlefield and had first discovered the Flood Dragon Silk Soft Armor on the body of an Innate Expert, followed by the Ice Silk Gloves, which are also top-notch defensive equipment. With these gloves, one could even snatch a de barehanded.
Unfortunately, no matter how strong the Ice Silk Gloves were, they couldnt withstand omnipresent shockwaves. Despite possessing treasures, the person was still blown to bits. Clean them up before discussing it, Feng Jun felt repelled by the gore, You can wear those Flood Dragon Silk Soft Armors. Ive been wondering, when did Flood Dragon Silk Soft Armor be a standard issue for Innate Experts? He himself was wearing a Flood Dragon Silk Soft Armora gift from Luo Wendao. Yet today, that Innate Expert was also wearing one. Otherwise, the man might have been blown to pieces. Flood Dragon Silk Soft Armors have indeed be moremon in recent years, someone chimed in.
Everyone turned their heads to see, and it was Lord Beiyuan exining with a smile on his face, It is said that Yunmeng Marsh saw the emergence of several spiritual flood dragons, which were hunted down one after another Due to their lightness and durability, they have be quite favored by Innate Experts, almost every one of them owning it. Lang Zhen frowned and retorted with disgust, Did the Divine Doctor ask you? Mind your own business! Among those present, aside from Feng Jun, it was inappropriate for others to reprimand Lord Beiyuan, so Lone Wolf had to take on the task. Anyway, he was not afraid of Lord Beiyuan, the serious matter at hand was to closely follow the Divine Doctor, and of course, he needed to be ready to charge into battle. Lord Beiyuan was scolded into a daze, and after being stunned for a moment, he squeezed out a smile on his face, which looked a bit forced, but it also didnt seem like he bore any grudges. The appearance and aura of Lord Beiyuan were actually quite imposing, but when Feng Jun saw his sheepish smile and the deliberately pleasing manner, he felt that this characters image had somewhat copsednot expecting that a man with bushy eyebrows and big eyes could also be XX. Just then, Second Young Master Yu came over with a middle-aged man, loudlyining, Divine Doctor, youre really unfair, stirring up such a big scene and not giving advance notice. Feng Jun didnt have a great impression of this person, but since the other party had always offered to help, it was in times of adversity that true feelings were revealed, so he responded with a smile, Didnt Lang Zhen ask you all to stand back? I hinted for them to back off, Lang Zhen felt slightly wronged, I even specifically opened a betting pool, and Second Young Master Yu ced his bets It was onlyter that he moved forward, and I couldnt stop him, right? I stepped forward thinking of lending a hand at the critical moment, Second Young Master Yu said earnestly, looking at Feng Jun, I really came to help you. Feng Jun burst intoughter, Youre worried that your familys generator has broken down and theres no one to repair it, arent you? Second Young Master Yus eyes bulged out in anger, You youre too much! Just kidding, Feng Jun said with a slight smile, then straightened his face and spoke seriously, We were fighting; anything could happen, so you shouldnt havee that close.
Second Young Master Yu became even more angry and shouted, If I were too far from you, I wouldnt be able to save you in time if something happened. Feng Jun shook his head, half amused and half helpless, Thats because your cultivation level isnt high enough. If you were an Innate Expert, standing farther back would be fine Since your cultivation level isnt high, being that close is too dangerous. Heaven and earth as witness, his words were meant to speak to the facts. Since the other party had honestly intended to rescue someone, he definitely would appreciate it, and most importantly, he knew she might really have the ability to save someonethis person had an Invisibility Talisman. Second Young Master Yu felt extremely wronged, I say, Divine Doctor, youre powerful, but that doesnt mean you can belittle others, right? At this remark, Feng Jun had no response, only managing to helplessly nce at the middle-aged man beside him. But with just one look, he was taken aback: Was thisdisguised? He silently noted this in his heart, then turned to look at Lord Beiyuan, speaking coldly, You have advised me, regardless of your purpose, so now Ill give you a chance to exin. Lord Beiyuan looked around in difort and suggested, Could we talk somewhere else? Tian Yangni spoke out without hesitation, Tian Family Disciples, step back, go about your business. He could guess that Lord Beiyuan was about to share some confidential information, which could potentially damage his image, making it naturally inappropriate to discuss in front of rtives, especially with many younger members present. Hearing this, the Tian Family Disciples dispersed, with even Tian Lewen leaving, leaving only the n elder himself. However, Lang Zhen and Second Young Master Yu ignored hismand, only looking at Feng Jun: Should we leave? Feng Jun also knew that this rascal had something secretive to say, but he genuinely didnt mind if others overheard.
When you acted all high and mighty towards me, did you consider my feelings? Since you didnt, why should I consider yours? Respect is mutual, not one-sided. Seeing that the few people around him had no intention of leaving, and without any reaction from Feng Jun, Lord Beiyuan could only sigh and speak gravely, Divine Doctor, I too was deceived, overestimating myself and hoping to ingratiate myself with the Yongyi Duke but I truly didnt intend any harm towards you. Feng Jun looked at him expressionlessly, showing no reaction. Lang Zhen, on the other hand, furrowed his brows and spoke with impatience, Whats the point? The Divine Doctor wants to hear the events, not your attitude do you think we are interested in your feelings now? Let the entire story speak for itself. A twitch appeared at the corner of Lord Beiyuans mouth as he looked expressionlessly at the one-armed middle-aged man, feeling some displeasure in his heart. Such disabled veterans were all toomon in the first half of his life; a mere low-ranking martial master, who gave you the courage to speak to me like that? Lang Zhen sensed the resentment emanating from the Earl but was indifferentits just pressure; if you cant handle that, do you even deserve the name Lone Wolf? Instead, he prompted with a poker face, You should understand the consequences of making things up Im just giving you a warning. Of course, if you think youre brave enough, you can try your luck in deceiving the Divine Doctor. This prompt brought Lord Beiyuan back to full sobriety; notwithstanding his status as an earl, if he angered an Immortal, he could very well be annihted on the spot, and the Imperial Court wouldnt react. True, to an Immortal, there is not much difference between an Earl and amoneralthough the Yongyi Dukes status may be considered somewhat more honorable. Thus, he adjusted his mood, saluted Lone Wolf with a fist, and spoke pleasantly, Thank you for the reminder. Ive already made one mistake; I certainly wont make a second one Chapter 268: 268: Innate Opportunity Chapter 268: Innate Opportunity Ever since Brother Bao began installing the lighting system, Lord Beiyuan Mansion had been in an uproar. Brother Bao, the youngest son of the old Lord Beiyuan, had always been somewhat capricious. Even after receiving his share of the family estate, the matriarch in charge of the inner household was still worried about him, fearing that he would squander his money and eventually fall into poverty. Now, the person in charge of the inner households finances was Lord Beiyuans wife. She often had her reservations about her brother-inws behavior, thinking he was incapable of managing daily affairs. However, as he was spending his own money, she couldnt really say anything. The things the little brother-inw had spent a great deal of money on this time were indeed dazzling, but werent they too expensive? Brother Baos wife could hardly bear it andined to the Countess, It cost two thousand taels of Gold. We couldnt not give it to him. While Brother Baos wifeined, there was also a hint of showing off, and the Countess graciously expressed that it was for adding possessions to the family. Men, well, as long as they dont spend money on those seductive women outside, its all fine. She seemed to be consoling, but as soon as she turned her head, she spread the word that Brother Baos actions had driven his sister-inws to seek her out in tears. After all, it was just some inner household affairs. Without something to upy them, wouldnt women get bored? Therefore, Brother Baos project had attracted high attention from the start. Even before the Deng Family Brothers had left, crowds hade to observe. They had no chance to see the surveince room, but the sight of the brilliant lights at night was shocking enough.
The items were indeed good, but they were truly quite costly, something probably even Lord Beiyuan himself couldnt afford to squander recklessly. Lord Beiyuan, who usually didnt interfere with inner household matters, also caught wind of it. He was just about to head out with the Princely Heir of Duke Yongyi to make arrangements for the Imperial Ladys birthday banquet and was worrying about what to getwhat hadnt the Little Princess of the Imperial Family seen before? So, he went to have a look and found it quite appropriate. He then sent people to find out more about it. Right on his doorstep, his servants encountered a martial master from Qingning Prefecture. As it turned out, this martial master wasnt a stranger; he was a military officer from the barracks, surnamed Zhao. Later, Lord Beiyuan learned that this man hailed from the Zhao family estate. The martial master naturally demonized Feng Jun, painting him in the worst light possible. He also mentioned that Wonderful Hand Pavilion had recently been looking for trouble with Feng JunIf you dont act quickly, you might miss your chance. What followed needs no further boration. Lord Beiyuan wanted to deal with Feng Jun, but Brother Bao wouldnt agree; there was arguing and chaos, resulting in Brother Bao getting ced under house arrestthis was done with the olddys consent. Then, the Princely Heir happened to pass by Lord Beiyuan Mansion and personally inspected the oue, being extremely satisfied. So, they all headed straight for Qingning Prefecture. Of course, the Princely Heir would not be easily exploited. As the primary heir of Duke Yongyi, he had ample connections. Without his direct involvement, natural intermediaries reached out to other forces. After their arrival at Qingning Prefecture, they managed to make indirect contact with Wonderful Hand Pavilion. The stance of Wonderful Hand Pavilion was clear; although they coveted treasures, they were not interested in the generatorssimple reasoning, the contraption couldnt be a collectible but only sold for profit. For Wonderful Hand Pavilion, which always operated in the shadows, such a maneuver held no practical significance. However, they did express their wish to conveniently eliminate Feng Jun if possibleThat scoundrel has killed many of our people recently and even disyed the corpses publicly. If we dont react, not only would it unsettle our ranks, it would also make us aughingstock. The Princely Heir gathered this information to assess if Feng Jun had any formidable backers. In the end, his conclusion was that the real challenge was Feng Jun himselfafter all, the fellow had already killed two Innate Experts. As for the possibility of encountering an Immortal, everyone thought it was highly unlikely, especially given the Warning Formation concocted by Feng Junwithout an Immortal Crystal to activate it, how could you dare to call it a Formation? But upon discussion, if they really wanted to take action against Feng Jun, it would be somewhat difficult; hence, they sought the help of Official Government forces to suppress himwinning without a fight was always the best oue. As various tactics were deployed, Feng Jun somehow withstood them all. The Princely Heir wanted the Official Government to take coercive measures, but there was a significant risk in deploying local troops for an attackDuke Yongyi had adversaries within the court too. Besides, the local officials were willing to help with minor favors, but none were willing to bear the responsibility of deploying troops. In the end, Lord Beiyuan and the Princely Heir each sent a High-Rank martial master to duel with Feng Jun. When they realized they couldnt win, they deployed their final move.
Indeed, no one guessed wrongthest to appear was the Innate Expert, facilitated by the Princely Heir. However, when those three made their entrance, shouting Wonderful Hand Pavilions orders, it was not purely a frame-upthe enveloping formation hade from Wonderful Hand Pavilion and was pre-installed to be easily activated. But Wonderful Hand Pavilion didnt engage in loss-making deals; they dered that they could provide the Immortal Array, but not the Immortal Crystals. Left with no choice, the Princely Heir had to reluctantly supply a used Spirit Stone.
In fact, this marked the coboration between the Princely Heir and Wonderful Hand Pavilion. To dissociate themselves from any direct involvement, they found a middlemanYangshan Gu Family. Indeed, among the final three who appeared, the Innate Expert belonged to the Princely Heirs side, the one waving themand g was from Wonderful Hand Pavilion, and the other High-Rank martial master was from Yangshan Gu Family. As for what happened next, theres no need to say, the Immortal Array at Wonderful Hand Pavilion was destroyed, and the Immortal Crystals were taken by Feng Jun even the Princely Heir, with no integrity to speak of, wouldnt have the shamelessness to demand that Immortal Crystal in public. Lord Beiyuan was extremely cooperative, recounting everything that had taken ce. He believed that since none of the three people who showed up at the end were sent by him, he hadntpletely burnt bridges. Indeed, he had done many wrongs, but the strong taking from the weak was amon urrence in this ne; the weak simply didnt deserve too many fine things, and now wasnt he regretful? Feng Jun found this a bit painful to hear, feeling that thew of the jungle was a bit too explicit in this ne, but then again upon reflection, the Earth Realm was not much better, it was just a little more concealed. After finishing his speech, Lord Beiyuan once again emphasized that he truly bore no ill will towards Mr. Feng, he was merely after the wealth, and had never considered murder; otherwise, he would have acted differently. Lang Zhen was unsatisfied upon hearing this and let out a coldugh, So what youre saying is, with more extreme methods, you might have hurt the Divine Doctor? How about this shall we give you a chance to try? I have no such intentions, Lord Beiyuan shook his head and spoke loudly, feeling infinitely aggrieved: at this point, you still speak of the Divine Doctor? Clearly, hes an Immortal! The infamous Lone Wolf could be so shameless Lord Beiyuan solemnly asserted: No matter how I had nned, I couldnt possibly have harmed the Divine Doctor, but indeed, I didnt arrange for any extreme measures; after all, at the very least, I didnt send in soldiers to charge the Formation, right? That statement was irrefutable, they might have seen the County Soldiers fall in droves, but that was because they were caught off guard by sudden attacks, and the explosion was too powerful. If the County Soldiers had formed into battle arrays and initiated the attack, theirbat power would have at least doubled, and if the timing was right, and they attacked by surprise, even an Immortal could be capsized in the gutter.
Having exined all this, Lord Beiyuan stared at Feng Jun, eagerly awaiting a decision. Feng Jun however, remained silent, ying casually with a smooth silver object in his hands, staring nkly, as if lost in thought. After a while, he suddenly snapped back to reality and tucked the item away, Oh, youve finished speaking? Lord Beiyuan nodded, not daring to speak, but a sense of foreboding rose in his heart: It seems I havent managed to persuade him? Feng Jun didnt let him indulge in wild guesses but asked bluntly, What price are you willing to pay for me to let you off? Lord Beiyuan fell silent, well aware that he couldnt propose conditions good enough. The Yongyi Dukes Princely Heir, had been extorted by this guy for fifty thousand taels of Gold plus a hundred Immortal Crystals; as an aplice, hed have to give up at least five thousand taels of Gold plus ten Immortal Crystals, right? The Gold wasnt a concern, though the amount was huge, funds could be found somewhere. In a worst-case scenario, some property could be sold, but Immortal Crystals where on earth would he find those? He didnt dare let Feng Jun state his termsif the man made an offer, it would be toote to refuse. After pondering for a long time, he hardened his scalp and spoke, Im willing to offer Natural Treasures worth five thousand taels of Gold and ask the Divine Doctor to please forgive my one transgression on behalf of Brother Bao. Five thousand taels? Feng Jun let out a coldugh and interrupted without hesitation, Is it that Im only worth five thousand taels, or that youre only worth five thousand taels? Do you want to make me the butt of others jokes? Seeing this Tian Yangni grew anxious, blurting out, Are you stupid? The treasures at home, are you saving them for your offspring? Upon hearing this, Lord Beiyuans eyes lit up, My family has a seven-colored Ribbon Grass that can assist in advancing to Innate status; I wonder if the Divine Doctor might be interested?
Ribbon Grass is amon grass in this ne, usually appearing in three colors and edible by both humans and livestock. Four colors are also present but much rarer and can be used in medicine. At five colors, it enters the realm of lesser Spiritual Objects, or as people say, Three colors a grass, five colors a treasure. Six colors are bona fide Spiritual Objects, sought after by Innate Experts. Seven colors are even rarer, ranking above Spiritual Objects and representing Ribbon Grasss ultimate form. Even the rainbow in the sky only has seven colors; how could the Ribbon Grass of the earth outshine the rainbow? There are whispers of an eight-colored Ribbon Grass, but at that stage, the grass is sentient, and beside Immortals, no one can find it. In short, seven-colored Ribbon Grass is the highest state of this nt, ranking above Spiritual Objects, and is particrly rare because it can help one break through the martial masters bottleneck and advance to Innate status. There are many ways to reach Innate status in this ne, and among the universally acknowledged methods, seven-colored Ribbon Grass firmly holds its ce. Many have advanced to Innate status by consuming it. It is so well-known that many who advance to Innate status, not wanting to reveal their secrets, use it as a cover story, iming their breakthrough came from consuming seven-colored Ribbon Grass. It is indeed a highly sought-after item. (Our protagonist is about to advance to Innate status, but I dont see the monthly votes increasing, anyone got a monthly vote to spare?) Chapter 269: 269: Lord Beiyuans Wild Guesses Chapter 269: Lord Beiyuans Wild Guesses The Seven-Leaf Brocade Grass from Lord Beiyuan Familys possession was a gift from the imperial family. This kind of treasure is coveted by all, for a single item could represent an Innate Expert. Lord Beiyuan himself was reluctant to part with it, as it could truly be said to be an heirloom treasure. However, he was ultimately an ennobled figure, different from ordinary ns. If such an item were in the hands of those ns, it could ensure the continuation of the family line; even if the family fell into decline, they could eventually rise again with its aid. But as a member of the ennobled hierarchy, so long as he made no missteps, the continuation of his family line was assured. Simr treasures could turn up at any timelike this one, bestowed by the royal family. Its like an heirloom antique that to ordinary folks is a lifeline, which when they are in dire straits they can sell to finance a resurgence. But in the homes of the very wealthy, even the most precious antique is just an item; if necessary, they sell it, and after enduring a period of hardship, they can simply spend several times more money to buy it back. Facing such a crisis, Lord Beiyuan didnt mind offering up the Seven-Leaf Brocade Grass as an emergency solution. As long as he survived, any lost wealth could potentially be regained. What he was unsure of was: the other party is an Immortal, would they find it useful?
Of course, the Divine Doctor currently seemed to have the cultivation level of a High-Rank Martial Master and should need this item, but since he doesnt tread the path of Martial Enlightenment, does it really matter whether one is Innate or not? He hemmed and hawed for a long time before he finally threw out such a fine item. Seven-Leaf Brocade Grass? Feng Juns eyes lit up at the mention; he hadnt been there long, but he had already heard of the famous herb and was momentarily tempted The fe was just looking for a way to advance to Innate. However, before he spoke up, he nced at the middle-aged man beside himthe one in disguise. The man noticed his nce and looked back at him, but said nothing. Feng Jun hesitated for a moment and finally nodded, Ill take it, but its not enough. That was easy to address. Lord Beiyuan almostughed out loud with joy upon hearing this. As long as you agree to take it, I can cobble together a little more, and that should settle matters. Lowering his voice, he said, As far as I know, theres a small Mysterious Iron Mine in Zhao Family Fort. Theyve kept the information tightly sealed. Ill take care of that Colonel Zhao for you andpensate you with that mine How does that sound? It turned out that while epting Colonel Zhaos betrayal, Lord Beiyuan had already sent people to investigate the inner workings of Zhao Family Fort. This was his way of doing things: he gathered intelligence on his opponents, and he did the same with his allies. His agents werepetent, and upon investigation, they became skeptical. This Colonel, who normally didnt pay much attention to Zhao Family Fort, was now so intent on dealing with Feng Jun? Through careful observation, one of the agents noticed something strange and eventually uncovered this secret. Everyone knows that the value of a Mysterious Iron Mine exceeds that of a silver mine. The Zhao Family Fort discovered the mine at some point and dared not publicize it, only daring to mine it secretly and sell it off sporadically in distantnds. When Lord Beiyuan learned of this information, he even found it somewhat amusing: If the Zhao Family hadnt meddled with Feng Jun, who knows how long they could have kept the secret of the Mysterious Iron Mine. But now, in their greed for small advantages, they had exposed a great wealth. Was it worth it? Lord Beiyuan had already nned that once he had dealt with Feng Jun, he would talk to the Zhao Family about coborating on the development of the Mysterious Iron Minearent you afraid to mine it? I, the Earl, will cover for you; mine to your hearts content, Ill handle any issues that arise. He had no intention of leaving a share for the Yongyi Dukes Princely Heir; this matter was too trivial. Though Mysterious Iron Mines were involved in weapons manufacturing, they werent rare, and his business was to sell Mysterious Iron for profit, not daring to involve himself with weapons manufacturing. Just making money didnt require the Princely Heirs knowledge and didnt suit his dignity. And how would he split the profits with Zhao Family? Naturally, it would be a thirty-seventy splitwith seventy percent for the Earls estate.
He didnt consider himself greedy; dealings with government officials through the Earls estate couldnt be entirely without expense. In fact, Lord Beiyuan thought that such a partnership would be favorable for Zhao Family Fort as wellthey could sneakily mine Mysterious Iron indefinitely, always in fear. It was better to mine it quickly and make money sooner, allowing small money to generate more money, which was in line with good business practice. Now that he had stumbled before Feng Jun, he didnt me himself but instead grew angry at the Zhao FamilyIf it werent for your meddling, would I have hit such a snag and lost a Seven-Leaf Brocade Grass? That Mysterious Iron Mine could yield tens of thousands of catties of Mysterious Iron, which on careful calction, would amount to more than five thousand taels of Gold.
Upon hearing the words Mysterious Iron Mine, Feng Jun instantly recalled the Mysterious Iron te on Elder Zhaos belt. Thereby, he could ascertain that the other party was not trying to deceive him. ` However, such conditions really couldnt satisfy him. He sneered, Using someone elses belongings to curry favor, is this the consistent practice of the Zhu Family people? Upon hearing this, Lord Beiyuans heart sank. How could I have forgotten this issue? But no matter what, if it were just about wealth, he wouldnt be afraid. Thus, he immediately expressed, If you are not pleased, I canpensate with natural treasures worth two thousand taels of gold as a token of my slight apology What do you think? Feng Jun stroked his chin and thought carefully before answering, Besides these two things, I also want to peruse the entirety of the Earls family library. Any problem with that? Lord Beiyuan didnt hesitate at all and straightforwardly shook his head, No problem at all, this matter can be handled by Brother Bao. Strictly speaking, a family library is the most crucial foundation of a n, the monopolization of knowledge that can help a n rise more effectively. The borrowing of a family library, even if the Yongyi Dukes Princely Heir personally asked, he may not necessarily agree. But it was another matter entirely for an Immortal to borrow them. Lord Beiyuan believed that although his familys library was considered invaluable, this was only in rtion to ordinary people. The rtively low-level knowledge wouldnt be of much significance to an Immortal. He didnt know why Feng Jun valued the books so highly, but one thing he was certain of was that the circle in which the Zhu Family and Immortals lived were entirely different levels with nopetition whatsoever. Since there was nopetition, spreading some knowledge would certainly do no harm. He even decided to let his wasteful son, Brother Bao, take care of this matterarent you two on good terms?
By this point, Feng Jun could be satisfied. However, he still muttered, That Colonel Zhao from Zhao Familys fortress Dont worry, leave it to me, Lord Beiyuan answered decisively. His resentment towards that person was not minor, Within two days, I will im his life. For others, military affairs wereplicated to handle, but Lord Beiyuan originally rose to power through military exploits, and his descendants also emphasized development in military roles. He was very familiar with the military system and had challenging oversight. To make a Colonel die an unclear death? Heh, that was truly too easy. But the next moment, he felt that something was amiss. His eyes shifted before he suddenly realized an issuewas the emphasis of the Divine Doctors words on Colonel or on Zhao Familys fortress? Maybe the other party was still interested in the Mysterious Iron Mine, yet I was foolish enough to think that they honestly didnt care. Up to now, to ask Feng Jun to spare him, he had already paid the price of a Seven-Leaf Brocade Grass, natural treasures worth two thousand taels of gold, as well as the opening of all the family books. Add to that the need to assist in the assassination of a martial master Colonel, the things Lord Beiyuan promised were already quite considerable. If this mine were to be added, it would feel like being overly greedy. But Lord Beiyuan didnt care. He even feared that the other party might misunderstand, which would undo all his previous efforts. So, he added with a smile, By the way, I do intend to acquire that Mysterious Iron Mine. When the timees shall we share the profits fifty-fifty? Feng Jun nced at him and shook his head, If you fancy it, just go and take it. Im not ustomed to ruling by force. His statement seemed somewhat disingenuous. It had been said earlier that Feng Jun didnt have a moral obsession; he was just a person of principles who wouldnt initiate trouble. If someone provoked him first, he didnt mind seizing their wealth in retaliationthe Zhao Familys fortress and its mine, he could take them.
However, having just been forcefully deprived by others, to then turn around and apply the same tactics to someone else would be like pping his own face, wouldnt it? So he could only express his disdain, positioning himself as a person of quality. But these words, when spoken to the Earl, were pretty much the same as not speaking at allarent there many in the officialdom who y the saint while being a whore? Lord Beiyuan took it as if he heard nothing more than a fart noise, thinking to himself, does this Immortal too feign nobility? In any case, he was determined to give his sharegiving it might not bring any benefits, but not giving would certainly bring trouble. So he spoke earnestly, This has nothing to do with taking by force. You know, Im not a local either. If I want to mine Mysterious Iron there, I definitely need someone local to watch over it for me. I offer you fifty percent of the profits in hope that you can help me oversee it. This exnation was reasonably sound, but Feng Jun, now habituated to pretense, actually refused prudishly, Then wouldnt it be better to ask someone from the Official Government? I just cant believe I cant give it away! Lord Beiyuans stubbornness red. He smiled and spoke, After today, people from the Official Government will likely have to avoid you too, why let them benefit? Feng Jun was indeed tempted, but still put on an act, I have important matters to attend to, Im afraid I cant be too distracted. Lord Beiyuan inwardly chuckled bitterly. For such a task, do you really need to get involved? Just sending out Lone Wolf would be enough. Now who doesnt know that Lone Wolf has clung to your coattails? He dares to curse even me! In any case, Lord Beiyuan was determined to give that share, The mining and sales matters wont bother you at all. If you happen to have time, just inquire about them. If not, just send someone to watch over, to guard against those shameless fools who might tamper with the finances. It wont impede your important affairs. Its just borrowing your reputation to intimidate the petty. Naturally, I cant borrow this name for free.
` Chapter 270: 270: The Blockade of News (Vote for Monthly Pass) Chapter 270: The Blockade of News (Vote for Monthly Pass) ` Feng Jun traversed between two nes, and this was the first time he had been invited to join the Band of Braves. Although he liked to be sophisticated, he couldnt resist such a temptation and eventually agreed, albeit reluctantlyafter all, it was just an advisory role, which wouldnt affect his main tasks. It must be said that despite Lord Beiyuans appearance being the epitome of a righteous gentleman, with an aura that was majestic and unyielding, he had a way of ingratiating himself with others, making them feel as if basking in the spring breeze without any sense of annoyance. Otherwise, he could not have won over the Yongyi Dukes Princely Heir, which showed that his methods were not ordinary in the least. After the agreement was reached, Lord Beiyuan excused himself, stating he would send Brother Bao over as soon as possible to fulfill the promise. Then, Magistrate Han approached, seemingly having heard the rumors about Feng Jun. He bowed his hands in greeting, his expression quite strange, Feng this Divine Doctor, I spoke impulsively just now, and I offended you. It doesnt matter, Feng Jun waved his hand dismissively, truly unable to harbor any ill feelings toward the other man, and thus didnt bother to make an issue out of it. But Magistrate Han did not wish to leave it at that. There were things he needed to rify and, at the same time, he made an effort to ingratiate himself, Previously, when the Yongyi Dukes Princely Heir mentioned purchasingnd, in my view, it was indeed permitted byw Of course, yournd should not be sold. Feng Jun rolled his eyes helplessly, Listen to me, I really wasnt intending to pursue the matter, wouldnt it be nice if everyone could get along just like before after this?
Go back to how things were before? Magistrate Han let out a wry smile, shaking his head helplessly and whispering, Thats easier said than done We really cant go back. Whats with all this cant go back? Feng Jun snorted disdainfully, but thinking about the bothersome matters that might surround him afterward, he felt somewhat overwhelmed. He then jerked his chin upward, Go, call the Princely Heir over. Some matters needed to be formally discussed. The Princely Heir arrived swiftly, not daring to bring many people with him, only that eunuch at his side. Feng Jun sized him up, lit a cigarette, and then ordered Tian Yangni, Bring over two chairs. The Tian Family members were quick to respond. In little more than a dozen breaths, two chairs and a small tea table were brought over, with someone else going to fetch tea. Feng Jun nonchntly took a seat. Seeing this, the Princely Heir moved toward the other chairwhile an Immortal held high status, he should be the most prestigious amongst those present, aside from the Immortals. Stop, Feng Jun said coldly, Did I say you could sit? The Princely Heir turned around, his face flushed with shame and anger. But at this point, he truly didnt dare to act rashly and could only stammer in exnation, Both of these chairs were brought by me. My generator almost became yours too, Feng Jun sneered and turned to address someone, You please have a seat. The one invited was none other than Miss Yus transformed brother, disguised as a middle-aged person. She nced at him, hesitated for a moment, and then gracefully seated herself, her face betraying no emotion. The Princely Heirs face grew even redder, and he even clenched his fist quietly but quickly released it, fearing to be seen. Feng Jun ignored him, leisurely smoking his cigarette. After a few puffs, the Tian Family Disciples also brought over the teapot. He began to drink from the teapot, without offering to any of the others. Miss Yu frowned at him but said nothing. After taking a few sips of tea, Feng Jun felt he had set the scene properly, leaving the other party hanging long enough, and then looked up at the Princely Heir, Tell me again, this is not your Spirit Stone? While speaking, he fished out the dulled Spirit Stone from his pocket and tossed it in the air. The Princely Heirs mouth twitched slightly, thinking to himself that indeed it wasnt his Spirit Stone, but rather, someone else had entrusted him with a task and given him half a Spirit Stone.
But such sophistry wasnt necessary right now as he didnt want to further provoke Feng Jun. See, I knew you wouldnt be so bold now, Feng Jun scoffed contemptuously, You have no backbone, what kind of Princely Heir are you In my opinion, youre nothing but dogshit! The Princely Heirs face became even more flushed, but still, he remained silent. You think keeping quiet means nothings wrong? Feng Jun huffed coldly, Im very curious, though, the Princely Heir of the prestigious Princes Mansion actually colluding with those thieves and rats from the Wonderful Hand Pavilion What would people think if I spread the word about this?
The Princely Heir could no longer endure it and growled lowly, Damn that Lord Beiyuan! Such detailed information could only have been leaked by Lord Beiyuan just now. Look at that, the nature of the Ducal Heir, Feng Jun ridiculed with a sneer, ming the one who exposes the misdeed while he himself colludes with bandits He turned to the eunuch, speaking seriously, I hope you suggest to the prince that this Princely Heir is really not suitable He must be reced, otherwise the Dukes Mansion will be ruined in his hands. He didnt know that the words must be reced had truly hit the Princely Heirs sore spot. The Princely Heir instantly calmed down, eerily calm, hisplexion gradually turning from red to white. He took a deep breath, I am willing topensate, if you could tell me what you want here perhaps I have a way. ` Actually, he had already figured it out; his impulsiveness may have disrupted the ns of the Immortal, but there was no doubt that this Immortal lingered without leaving for a reason. As a mortal, he certainly wasnt qualified to interfere in the affairs of Immortals, but as the eldest son of a duke, he might still serve a useful role when ites to matters of The Mortal Realm. Feng Jun, upon hearing this, was unexpectedly impressed with him, taking another look. This young man wasnt entirely a wastrel, and actually knew how to curry favor. Then thinking of Wu Limin, he felt reassured. Indeed, the offspring raised inrge households did have their merits. He found it restrictive to go about his business here, but with a Ducal Heir stepping in, it could bring many conveniences. So he started by scowling and saying, Any further ns I had are now ruined because of you.
Not necessarily, the Princely Heir replied with surprise at being able to negotiate. He immediately shook his head decisively and nced sideways at the eunuch, trying out a statement cautiously, Ive already warned them not to spread the word about what happened here. Feng Jun, resigned, smacked his lips and looked at the other with an eye that one might give to an idiot, Are warnings effective? Great Ancestor also warned you not to bully themon people, did you heed that? Yet, the Princely Heir directly ignored the ridicule and, smiling, responded, Your Excellency is unaware; with someone of your stature involved, warnings do work. Simr incidents have urred in Donghua not just once or twice. Feng Jun was skeptical of his ims and turned to nce at Lang Zhen, giving him a questioning look. But Lang Zhen nodded in agreement, What he said is not wrong. When there are legends, few dare to venture forth, and the officials must actively dispel rumors, or else the trouble will be great. Feng Jun mulled this over and realized it made sense. Although many had confirmed his identity as an Immortal today, most were from the Official Government. The majority of the onlookers were there for the spectacle. Officials, in general, would indeed have to be cautious. Feng Jun asked himself, if he were an official and an Immortal appeared in his jurisdiction, his first response would certainly be to understand the Immortals needs. If the Immortal indicated that he didnt want the news to spread, the local officials would suppress the information. It couldnt be helped. No one dared provoke the wrath of an Immortal, and local officials, being closest to the Immortal, would be the easiest targets. And as for someone hearing rumors anding to seek apprenticeship? Heh, such a possibility didnt exist! Dont think too highly of local officials; in their desperation, they might even block roads and forbid entry! Defy them? Try forcing your way through a checkpoint and watch how the officials teach you a lesson. Even in the Earth Realm, politicians who lie through their teeth are not umon, adamantly denying the existence of Immortals in their district, just like how some were absolutely sure Saddam had weapons of mass destructionwhats the essential difference?
Once Feng Jun realized this, his mood improved somewhat, and he set his terms, Since you cant produce a hundred Immortal Crystals, bring some Immortal Arrays aspensation, and they must be of at least todays caliber. The Princely Heirs eyes went wide in astonishment, You why would you be in need of such things? As far as he knew, the Immortal Arrays produced by Wonderful Hand Pavilion werent of a high caliber, just slightly better than the most basic ones. Of course, for both Wonderful Hand Pavilion and the Princely Heir, these were already rare treasures, but that didnt change what they essentially were. The Princely Heir was curious, after all, being an Immortal meant breaking such formations would be effortless, so why would you want such rubbish? Upon hearing these words, Lang Zhen scoffed and took a step forward, Impudence, how dare you speak to the Divine Doctor in such a manner? The middle-aged eunuch also stepped forward diagonally, though he only gathered energy for defense and dared not take action. But the Princely Heir was filled with many emotions. When had his people ever rebuked Feng Jun like this? In fact, even in the capital, apart from his royal cousins, he had behaved this way towards most othersHow dare you speak to me like that? Have you no sense of respect and inferiority? Now, atst, it was his turn to be scolded by someone else. Feng Jun gestured to stop Lang Zhen, then spoke indifferently, You have no Spirit Stones If I take an Immortal Array, I can exchange it for Spirit Stones, understand? Snacks? the Princely Heirs face showedplete confusion. After hesitating, he attempted, If youd like some delicacies, I brought a chef with me from home. Feng Jun, exasperated, pped his forehead, Im talking about Spirit Stones, what you call Immortal Crystals Understand now?
He decided to standardize the terminology of this ne; otherwisemunication would be too troublesome. So it can be exchanged for Immortal Crystals, the Princely Heir nodded as if suddenly understanding, then smiled bitterly, But Immortal Arrays I dont have any at all. The only Golden Armor Charm I had was staked to Lone Wolf. Lone Wolf snorted, We won that fair and square. If you had won, wouldnt we have to pay you twenty? The Princely Heir was close to tears: Being an Immortal, even if you lose a bet, you could default on the debt. (Im nearly done with stuff on hand; a vote with your monthly ticket would be a great motivation for Feng Xiao to add more chapters.) Chapter 271: 271 Twin Birth (Part 1, congratulating the leader of the alliance, legal name Mozi) Chapter 271: Chapter 271 Twin Birth (Part 1, congratting the leader of the alliance, legal name Mozi) ` In the end, the Princely Heir could only agree topensate with natural treasures worth ten thousand taels of Gold, which should include at least five Golden Armor Charms. Actually, the defensive power of the Golden Armor Charm isnt very high, and although it can withstand attacks from most High-Rank Martial Masters, there are times when it couldnt. But its appealy in the fact that it could be used by anyone regardless of their cultivation level, was very convenient, and could also defend against certain Technique attacks, making it highly sought after in high society. Objectively speaking, given its defensive capabilities, it really isnt worth two hundred taels of Gold; hiring three High-Rank Martial Masters as meat shields wouldnt cost as much. Yet, merely due to convenience, the charms price had been driven up to this level, and it was still in short supplythe higher ones status, the more afraid of death they were. These Golden Armor Charms were merely an unexpected gain for Feng Jun. What was truly precious was that the Princely Heir atst agreed to buy the entire Mount Zhige. Mount Zhige was just a small branch of the Taicang Mountain Range in Fushan County, covering a radius of three hundred li. The Princely Heir spent six hundred taels of Gold to buy this ce. In terms of price, it really wasnt cheap; that came to two taels of Gold per li, or two hundred silver dors. Keep in mind that this was a mountainous area, with few pieces ofnd suitable for farming; many rocks and poor soil. While the grass in the valleys grew well enough to raise horses, trying to nt crops would exhaust someone to death.
Yes, Mount Zhige had Jade, but it wasnt something you could pick up just by bending over. You had to mine the rock and select from within it, paying a lot inbor just for processing. So this price really wasnt cheap. The Yongyi Dukes Princely Heir buying Mount Zhige to give to Feng Jun meant that Feng Jun could do whatever he wanted there without having to consider anyone elses feelings. What mattered most to Feng Jun was this convenience. Up to now, he hadnt fully explored the whole of Mount Zhige, but from what he observed, there wouldnt be a shortage of Spirit Stones in this area. He wouldnt dare to im there were many, but a hundred and eighty for sure. Therefore, he was quite satisfied with the Princely Heirs gift. Feng Jun didntck Gold in his hands, and he could afford to buy such a piece ofnd, but the key issue was ording to the Earth Laws, the Official Government couldnt sell such arge tract ofnd to an individual. If he had been leading a n of thousands, the government might consider selling it to him. But for one person to buy, that was absolutely impossible, not to mention a foreigner. The Yongyi Dukes Princely Heir buying it equated to a person of status purchasingnd. With the backing from the Yongyi Duke, and even the potential to turn it into a royal horse farm, the local authorities would contemte selling. Even so, thend of the local viges within the region couldnt be sold to the Princely Heir, unless thendlords consentedsuchnd didnt belong to the government in the first ce, it was personal property. Xiao Qin Vige was also included in this area. Clearly, the vigers were reluctant to sell the well-cultivated fertilend, and the Yongyi Dukes Princely Heir wouldnt force a saleif Feng Jun werent here, the Princely Heir might not care as much about appearances, but now he must pay attention. After all, thend was going to be handed over to Feng Junif he didnt mind, why would the Princely Heir eat more and tarnish his own reputation? In fact, even if thend was sold, the local mountain people would still be able to mine Jade, relying on the mountain for sustenance. Of course, if Feng Jun strictly prohibited them from mining, then their actions would be considered theft. Generally, this was not how things were done; Feng Jun wouldnt say, You can mine as you please, but he wouldnt outright forbid it either. He would most likely justin a bit, urging them to remember who the owner was. Of course, if he wanted to start sting rocks on arge scale in a certain area, he could unceremoniously drive the nearby people away. Just having this convenience meant he could forgive the Princely Heir. But it seemed the Princely Heir had guessed too, that he was from the Immortal Family on an adventure. As such, he also indicated that if you travel to some ce and find it to your liking, just let me know. Ill buy that area and give it to you to use. This was an even greater convenience. Feng Jun didnt need it in the short term, but eventually, he would leave Mount Zhige to seek more Spirit Stones and opportunities for Cultivation. However, Feng Jun didnt want to deal too much with this person and just kept a stiff expression, suggesting, Lets talk about thister. Bring thend deed for Mount Zhige as soon as possible.
As everyone gradually left, Feng Jun also stood up and walked towards the small courtyard, idly tossing the Spirit Stone in his hand. This dull Spirit Stone was attracting more attention than him; he could feel the covetous and greedy looks from those around him. After walking a few dozen steps, he turned his head to Lang Zhen, Its time to settle the score with the Yangshan Gu Family. He had always thought that the Yangshan Gu Familys silence meant they wanted to disassociate themselves from the Wonderful Hand Pavilion. He had long decided not to spare Gu Maoyuan, the Innate Expert, but there always seemed to be one reason or another to not rush into action.
Now it seemed that the Gu Family still bore a grudge against him and had never stopped scheming against him. Lang Zhen pondered for a moment before speaking up, Divine Doctor, you let that Princely Heir off a bit cheap earlier. He didnt understand what three hundred li of Mount Zhige meant and felt that the Princely Heirs punishment was much lighter than that of Lord Beiyuan. Just considering the Seven-Colored Ribbon Grass that Lord Beiyuan brought out, it truly was a priceless treasure. ` Innate Experts can have a price, but if arge n cant produce an Innate Expert, they are suppressed at every turn. Then how much money would they be willing to offer for this strand of brocade grass? What Lang Zhen means is, we let off the Yongyi Dukes Princely Heir too easily. Instead, we could let him handle the Gu Family. Its a reasonable use of resources. Feng Jun pondered for a moment and then shook his head, Using his men might brand us with hisbel. Why should we let him take the credit? He was still used to the customs of the Earth Realm, not ustomed to relying on others. First, he didnt like owing favors; second, he didnt want others to doubt his ability to take action. Even if Sister Shen helped him deal with Jubaozhai, it was because of an exchange of interests. Lang Zhen didnt quite understand his mindset and shrugged helplessly. How nice would it be to let the Yongyi Dukes Princely Heir handle the Gu Family and watch from the sidelines? Besides, the Gu Family is not to be trifled with. Feng Jun took a few more steps, then suddenly turned his head to look at the middle-aged man in disguise. Was it you who let me on the boat?
The middle-aged man hummed softly, his face expressionless as he asked, You can tell that? Of course, Feng Jun casually replied. I know a lot of things, like you two are twin sisters. Huh? Miss Yu, pretending to be a young master, looked at him in surprise. Can you really deduce someones birthdate and hour? Feng Jun gazed at her deeply, I forgive you for your past impertinence. Using the people around him, he figured out the two womens birthdates, and thus their parents, naturally realizing they were twins. He was a little puzzled, logically speaking, twins usually have simr talents. It made no sense that one could cultivate while the other couldnt. Then he took another look at their attributes, and it dawned on him; both sisters were born with Wood Attributesone surging, one weak. It was in the womb that the elder sister had taken the nourishment from the younger sister. The rest was easy to guess. The elder sister, with her superior talents, had gone on to cultivate, but no one dared to slight the younger, who had been pampered into developing quite a temper. Miss Yu was stunned. She couldnt quite grasp the implication of this seemingly random statement, What do you mean by that? The elder sister, however, had guessed a part of it. She says you have a bit of a temper, but after seeing me, he understands you. The younger sister became immediately furious, ring at Feng Jun. How am I not gentle like water? How dare you say I have a bad temper? Im starting to regret forgiving you Feng Jun smirked, If you were as gentle as water, your Innate deficiencies would have been replenished long ago. The younger sisters anger red again. See, I knew you wanted to mock my Innate deficiencies.
Stop it, the elder sister intervened. The Divine Doctor is far more skilled than I am; do not disgrace yourself. Her words were heartfelt. Although she had joined an Immortal Family and had a powerful backer, which allowed her to look down on the majority of mortals and to disregard some cultivators, she wouldnt dare underestimate Feng Jun. Although a High-Rank Martial Warrior herself, she was not at the same level as Feng Jun, a High-Rank Martial Master, and in terms of cultivation she couldnt even perceive his cultivation level. She once thought perhaps he wasnt a cultivator, but his insights were not ones that a mortal would arrive at, especially today when she witnessed him violently breaking an Immortal Array. How could he have managed that if he werent a cultivator? Therefore, his progress in the path of cultivation must have been far ahead of hers. She didnt mind much being only slightly lower in cultivation; due to disturbances from the mortal world, her progress wasnt fast. But that was fine, it allowed her to solidify her foundation. Her mentor had significant influence, and once she settled her karmic debts, her cultivation would skyrocket. But the fact that he could predict her identity, especially guessing twin sisters, was not something ordinary cultivators could do, let alone discern the bnce of nourishment between her and her sister. Such ability, not even her senior brothers and sisters possessed. She couldnt fathom what heights he had reached in his cultivation journey. Even if he was young and hadnt reached a very high realm, the tradition of cultivation he inherited must also be incredibly impressive, which she couldnt help but admire. Yet Feng Jun didnt expect that the first cultivator he met in this world would be so amicable. Hearing her scold her sister, he just smiled, It doesnt matter. Out of consideration for you, I wont mind Isnt that how a youth should be? Elder sister Miss Yu remained silentshe was a bit unsure how tomunicate with him. The group traveled in silence and arrived at the small courtyard in the blink of an eye. Some had returned even faster than they had; two Intermediate Level Martial Warriors were kowtowing to the Deng Family Brothers, bowing and scraping with a sycophantic smile, This we are truly sorry
The Deng Family Brothers had stayed behind to take care of the courtyard and now stood there, bruised and swollen. Deng Lao Ers hands were tied behind his back as he hopped around, shouting, No need to untie me, I want to leave it for the Divine Doctor to see (First release, congratting the sect leader with the Dharma name Mozi.) Chapter 272: 272 Unable to Take into Account (2nd Update) Chapter 272: Chapter 272 Unable to Take into ount (2nd Update) Feng Jun went out to face his adversaries, so naturally, someone had to stay behind to guard the house. Not to mention anything else, just the generator set and the surveince system alone were quite expensive. Lang Zhen followed Feng Jun, and Feifei and Huan Huan were taken away by the Tian Family membersleaving the brother and sister at home served no purpose. The Deng Family Brothers were left to guard the door. Initially, Tian Yangni wanted to leave two of his family disciples to assist in defense, but all the n members wanted to witness the Divine Doctors true capabilities, and no one wished to stay behind. In fact, any cultivator would not want to miss a battle between top-tier expertsa confrontation between three High-Rank Martial Masters. Who couldpare to that beneath the Innate level? Some disciples even found excuses, suggesting that perhaps the Divine Doctor could use some people to wave gs and cheer for him. After hearing about this, Feng Jun stated that he did not need the Tian Family Disciples to help with defense. The reason was simpleif someone were to attack the courtyard, their strength would undoubtedly be formidable. With or without the Tian Family Disciples, it made little difference. This statement was quite blunt, but it was the hard truth, and all Tian Yangni could do was nod in agreement with a smile tinged with helplessness. Feng Jun did not care much about the items in his courtyard. Everything important he had temporarily moved back to his vi in Peach Blossom Valley. Even if someone forced their way in, aside from the items openly disyed, there would be no other gains. He even specifically told the Deng Family Brothers that if petty thieves came, they could take action, but if the invaders were of overwhelming strength, they should just issue verbal warnings and not physically intercept. Remembering the invaders faces would be their greatest contribution.
Half an hour after he left, more than twenty people stormed in, at least five of whom were Martial Masters. They vaulted over the courtyard wall, opened the gate, and swarmed into each room. The Deng Family Brothers shouted warnings multiple times, but did not step forward to stop them. Even so, they incurred dissatisfaction from the intruders. An Intermediate Level Martial Master raised his hand and injured both brothers, Damn it, you two little brats, dont think I wont kill you. After searching the house in vain and bing frustrated with rage, they simply captured the two brothers and demanded to know where everything in the house had gone. The process of interrogation was definitely not friendly; the Deng Family Brothers were beaten until their noses bled and their faces swelled. Though the brothers were not skilled in cultivation, they were as tenacious as their father Elder Deng, and through gritted teeth, they challenged their captors to first rify their origins if they dared. By this time, Feng Jun was already trapped in the formation, and the attackers, thinking the situation was under control, proudly revealed themselves, Who else could we be but the people of the Princely Heir? Feng Jun had several enemies, but only the Yongyi Dukes Princely Heir coveted his property. Lord Beiyuan was set on currying favor with the Yongyi Duke, and as for the Wonderful Hand Pavilion the followers of the Princely Heir forbade those with unclean hands from entering. Once they disclosed their identities, and were about to continue their torture, a loud explosion from afar shook the earth. Then a Martial Artist assigned to keep watch ran over in panicIts over, were in big trouble, the Princely Heir has collided with a solid board The leader of the group panicked at the news and even considered killing the two brothers to silence them. However, the harsh reality reminded him: silencing them was easy, but could he escape the vengeance of an Immortal? They could flee recklessly, but if the Immortal focused on the Princely Heir, it would not be difficult to get information on them. Yet, if they did not silence the brothers, the same problem remained Could they escape the vengeance of an Immortal? Those present looked at each other, filled with immense regret for falling into such a deep trapit was a severe pitfall. Then, someone took the lead and shouted, Run In an instant, the invaders fled without a trace, not bothering to untie the Deng Family Brothers. After a while, two Intermediate Level Martial Masters arrived to inquire. They did not deny that the recent attackers were the Princely Heirs mendenying it at this point was meaningless and could be seen as an insult to the Immortals intelligence, the worst choice. However, they emphasized that it was the men below who had recklessly spected on the Princely Heirs thoughts, and that they had acted on their own. While exining, they stepped forward to untie the Deng Family Brothers.
Elder Brother Deng was more conservative and let them untie him, while Deng Lao Er was not the submissive type. He hopped around, refusing to let the men touch him, all the while issuing a warning, Be smart, this had nothing to do with you to begin with! The Intermediate Level Martial Master was infuriated by him but did not dare to provoke further trouble, knowing they were followers of an Immortal. The back and forth continued until Feng Jun and his group returned. After Feng Jun listened to the ount of events, he felt extremely displeased but did not take it out on the two. Instead, he gestured, You two go and call the Princely Heir over to me, now!
The two scrambled off, while Deng Lao Er proudly recounted his own heroic deeds, asionally twisting his body to show off his bound hands. Feng Jun walked around inside the house and noticed that the search seemed to have been intentionally restrained, without excessive destruction. Nevertheless, there was no doubt that the ce was messed up, and some items were missing. The Princely Heir did note immediately but arrived about twenty minutester with more than ten people in a hurry. Among those who came, three were bound: one Martial Master and two Martial Artists. They were the main perpetrators of the earlier beating. The Princely Heir began with an apology, he didnt deny that the arrangement was his doing, but he also emphasizedI didnt tell them to beat anyone. Regarding the searching of the house, he regarded it as quite normal, still adhering to the logic of the victorious king and the defeated bandit. He even indignantly retorted, if I dont send people over, wouldnt that be letting Wonderful Hand Pavilion or Yangshan Gu Family take advantage? After all is said and done, its that you, Divine Doctor, dont have any capable people by your side, eh? However, regarding his men assaulting others, he firmly stated that they acted on their own initiative; I would never issue such a foolish orderthose two are just attendants, they didnt even resist, whats the point in hitting them? Actually, the Princely Heir wanted to say: even if you wanted to force a confession, it should be you, Doctor Feng, that we beat. But he didnt dare say it out loud. Because of this, the Princely Heir had the three men who acted on their own initiative tied up and brought over, leaving them at Feng Juns disposal. Feng Jun directly handed the three men over to Eldest Brother Deng, You two take care of it, beat them if you want, kill them if you please. Yet, Deng Lao Er was not content and bellowed, The most hateful one didnt show up, iming his sister to be the future Duchess.
The Princely Heirs face instantly darkened, and he felt somewhat nauseated; the one not caught was the brother of a peasant girl he had favored along the way, whom he had intended to protect a little. Never had he expected that a mere High-Rank Martial Warrior would dare to defy him. Even the dog of an Immortal is stronger than a person, he couldnt help butment to himself. Yet there was no other way, he had tomand someone to also capture that fellow. Feng Jun observed his expression and asked in an unfazed tone, It seems you are somewhat reluctant? The Princely Heirs forehead suddenly broke out in cold sweat, berating himself for how he dared to be capricious in front of an Immortal. Having been spoiled all his life, he knew ?Immortals were fearsome and beyond his capability to deal with, but sometimes he still couldnt control his temper when it really came down to it. But Feng Jun wouldnt indulge his temper, coldly dering, Ive lost a crossbow, two shlights, find them for me before nightfall. The Princely Heir broke out in even more sweat: Damn it, to think anyone dared conceal things? He then arranged for people to investigate, but Feng Jun once again confronted him, They say when you beat a dog, you have to look at its master. My house has been turned upside down by your people, you just said the strong are to be respected? Losers must ept their fate, I am willing to offer up a stalk of seven-colors silk grass, the Princely Heir was quite brazen, I hope the Divine Doctor will spare me this time. Speaking from the heart, he didnt understand how much it meant to Feng Jun to buy his Mount Zhige. He was aware that the other party valued this ce, and it seemed fitting for him to handle the matter. In fact, he was surprised himself as to why the other party let him off so easily. The Princely Heir believed that if we only talk about motives, he was far less responsible than Lord Beiyuan since it was Lord Beiyuan who started all this, and he was merely incited by others.
But when it came to taking action against Doctor Feng, it was his people who were the main force; in this aspect, he far surpassed Lord Beiyuan. Hence, he had always been anxious, unsure of what the others strategy was, until he learned that his own people caused such a huge mess in the small courtyard. Beyond his indignation, he also sighed in relief: Fine, no need to be reluctant now, might as well honestly hand over a stalk of seven-colors silk grass. With this bargaining chip, his contribution exceeded Lord Beiyuans, so the other party should be satisfied. The expression on Feng Juns face, however, was a bit strange, There sure is a lot of this seven-colors silk grass here. Others listening all collectively rolled their eyes: What kind ofment is that, how could an object that could help one advance to the Innate level be plentiful? Even the Princely Heir was taken aback: Think theres too much? You could just reject it. He didnt dare to say this, instead he could only offer a rye smile in exnation, Its a reward from the Imperial Family, and they most often grant this item, so everyone is also most familiar with it. Feng Jun still hesitated, until Lang Zhen spoke up, Divine Doctor, the possibility of breaking through is greater when using this item in conjunction. Seven-colors silk grass could only aid one in advancing to the Innate level, it didnt guarantee entry into the Innate level. Consuming two stalks at once was definitely better than just one. Feng Jun pondered for a moment then nodded, Alright, Ill ept this, but its not enough! Why didnt you send someone to stop your people frommitting evil after you knew you had already lost? The Princely Heir replied with a troubled frown, I was too preupied with my own affairs, how could I think of so much? Yes, you didnt think of it, Feng Jun nodded, his face bearing a hint of cold mockery, that excuse, you can personally exin to me, and I can understand, but so many other people are talking about it, can I exin to each and every one of them? At this point, his eyes narrowed, and his voice took on a sinister tone, Are you trying to make me bear a silent loss?
The Princely Heir was once again speechless, because he felt what the other party said was right. Normally, Immortals would not care about the opinions of Mortals. But if one was to take issue, it couldnt be said to be unreasonable. Chapter 273: 273: Incision (Third Update, Seeking Monthly Pass) Chapter 273: Incision (Third Update, Seeking Monthly Pass) Left with no other choice, the Yongyi Dukes Princely Heir could only express again, Divine Doctor, please tell me, what should I do? Feng Jun didnt have any special needs in the short term and couldnt possibly ask the other party for advice about cultivation; considering Lang Zhens predicament, he simply said, It seems that the Yangshan Gu Family has not yet been punished. You really wont let a single one off the hook! The Princely Heir nodded, They hold no small grudge against you, Divine Doctor, they deserve to be punished! I n to eliminate their Gu Maoyuan, Feng Jun spoke unhurriedly, This family is too overbearing. Without an Innate Expert, they might restrain themselves a bit Well, I am doing this for the Gu Familys own good. To eliminate the Gu Familys Innate Expert? The Princely Heirs lips twitched. Are you really going after Innate Experts? He hesitated before speaking seriously, As far as I know, the Gu Family might not have just one Innate Expert. I know, Feng Jun nodded and scoffed with disdain, The Innate Expert from the Gu Family in the Wonderful Hand Pavilion is already dead. The Princely Heir was taken aback: You know this too? He truly hadnt been informed of this. However, those from the Wonderful Hand Pavilion whoe out generally do not reveal their true origins. For instance, the Soul Capture Spike. The Mi Family of Yuanguang Prefecture would love nothing more than to ughter his entire family, but they just cant find out anything about the origins of the Soul Capture Spike. Therefore, its not impossible that someone from the Yangshan Gu Family was enticed by the Wonderful Hand Pavilion.
The Princely Heir believed that Feng Jun wouldnt deceive him over such a trivial matter. However, he still had reservations about moving against the Gu Family. He turned his head to nce at the eunuch beside him and pondered before asking, Yangshan Gu Family are they part of the Family Alliance? The eunuch smiled wryly and nodded slightly, Indeed, they are part of the Family Alliance, and although not of very high status, they do have a long history. Upon hearing this, Feng Jun frowned, Family Alliance, what is that? The Princely Heir wasnt surprised by his ignorance. Isnt it natural for an Immortal to be oblivious to the affairs of the Mortal World? So he exined in detail what exactly the Family Alliance was. It was a loose alliance. Families wishing to join must have Innate Experts, and they couldnt be shallow, newly rich families; they had to have sufficient heritage, capable of producing sessive Innate Experts. The existence of this alliance was to safeguard the rights and interests of each familys Innate Experts, with its main focus being opposition to the Official Governmentwe Innate Experts from our families are willing to help the government solve problems, but you cant boss us around. Put simply, it is an alliance formed by families that frequently produce Innate Experts, banding together for mutual support. Without such an alliance, many great families might have already been divided and conquered by the Imperial Court. This alliance keeps a low profile and doesnt flex its muscles unless necessary, or else it would be embarrassing for the Imperial Court. Having exined all these points with difficulty, the Princely Heir stated that since the Gu Family were alliance members, the Family Alliance would not stand idly by if he were to go after Gu Maoyuan. Youre right, the Yu Familys Second Miss nodded in agreement, this girl truly lived carefree, I never thought the Gu Family was part of the Family Alliance. My Yu Family isnt But, the Family Alliance only protects against actions from the Official Government against Innate Experts. The eunuch gave her a strange look: Your Yu Family isnt a member of the alliance, so howe you dont seem ashamed at all? Then, he nced at the middle-aged man beside the Yu Familys Second Miss and furrowed his brows thoughtfully. Feng Jun understood then and waved his hand dismissively, Theres no need for you to deal with Gu Maoyuan. Just help me uproot the Gu Familys industries that shouldnt be a problem, right? No problem, the Princely Heir nodded decisively, Just dispatch someone to take charge, and Ill ensure even that persons protection Do you want the Gu Familys industries? No, Feng Jun waved his hand decisively again; managing the numerous industries of the Gu Family was too much for him, especially since hecked manpower and seriously needed more experts. But not asking for anything at all seemed a bit of a loss, so he added a condition, If there are Natural Treasures and Cultivation Techniques, keep them for me. Seeing him actually forgo the industries, the Princely Heir couldnt help but admire him inwardly; truly noble of an Immortal Family, to just give up so many industries from the Gu Family without a second thought.
Although he was a Princely Heir and did not focus on the affairs of merchants, as the sessor to a Duke, he had some understanding of many things. The real value of a profitable industry far exceeds that of jewels and luxuries. As long as the industry operates normally, profits will continue to roll in. With enough money, what kind of Natural Treasures cant be bought? Unlike Lord Beiyuan, the Princely Heir was very interested in making money, whereas keeping up appearances was secondary for him. Especially after offending an Immortal and suffering a significant loss, he needed to make up for the deficit somehow, which might take two or three years to recover.
However, such a notion seemed a bit degenerate for someone of his status and would be quite shameful if word got out. So he could only quietly contemte it, hoping to subtly gain something without trace. Feng Jun saw that Luo Hua was silent and couldnt be bothered with him, so he turned to look at his own three-person team, Youve all heard, who wants to go strike at the Yangshan Gu Familys assets? The Eldest Brother Deng was a sluggish man, hardly willing to speak proactively; Deng Familys Second Sons eyes darted around but he didnt speak either. Lang Zhen saw this and nodded slightly, Then, Ill go. Feng Jun hesitated for a moment. Among these three, he trusted Lone Wolf the most. Moreover, since thest ambush, Lang Zhen had not fully recovered. So he looked towards Deng Familys Second Son, Second brother, you are usually quite active. Why dont you say anything this time? Are you scared? No, Deng Lao Er shook his head, hesitating before speaking, Since Brother Zheng coulde to Zhige, my old man has nothing to do at home. Hes actually quite good at this kind of thing dont believe me, ask Brother Wolf. Upon hearing this, Lang Zhen first blinked then nodded, Thats true, Deng Biaotou is quite clear on matters of jianghu. Not long ago, the Deng Family Brothers assisted Brother Bao in setting up surveince and passed through Xiyin City. Lang Zhen entrusted them to summon someone called Big Head Zheng over, who was once Lang Zhens partner. Deng Lao Er was more exuberant, the type with a quick mind. Seeing Big Head Zhenge to make a living, he initially didnt think much of it, but now, seeing the Yongyi Dukes princely heir bending the knee to the Divine Doctor, he felt his old man could certainly also do some work with the Divine Doctor. Lang Zhen hadnt thought of this before because Deng Biaotou was almost like his half-mentor. It wasnt proper for an apprentice to summon his mentor to attend to others, but the current situation was about taking the princely heirs men to raid the Gu familys turf, which didnt seem to be without honor. As for whether assaulting the Gu Family, members of the Family Alliance, would bring trouble to the Deng Family, Lang Zhen was not the least bit worried. The Family Alliance was formidable, with some ns having ties to Immortals, but Feng Jun himself was an Immortal. The Family Alliance, formed against the Imperial Court, generally wouldnt intervene when its members shed with people of jianghu, let alone Immortals. It was a known fact that Feng Jun was an Immortal, something the local officials could suppress, but the rumors among jianghu could not be quelled. Members of the Family Alliance would surely be able to gather such information.
If the Gu Family courted death by provoking an Immortal on their own, it would be strange for the Alliance members to intervene. Moreover, Deng Biaotou had taken care of Lone Wolf back in the day. Now that he was following an Immortal, to have no return at all would not be right. Feng Jun thought it over and decided that having Deng Biaotou take action wouldnt be bad. He was in dire need of manpower. Just looking at todays situation was frustrating; the two young men couldnt even guard a house. It was because he had warned the Deng Family Brothers early on to judge the situation and not resist unnecessarily; otherwise, upon his return, he might have found two corpses. Should things really develop in that way, even ying the princely heir wouldnt bring back their lives. In any case, Deng Biaotou was long experienced in jianghu and was reputed to conduct himself righteously. Having a good rtionship with Lang Zhen and being the father of the Deng brothers, his actions should be reliable. As for such an arrangement, it meant dividing his men into several small teams, with the Deng family visibly growing more powerful. He wouldnt mind that, as harmony among subordinates wasnt always a good thing. A littlepetition could maintain a certain vitality. And after all, he was someone destined for Cultivation. It was not blind confidence, but currently, he was already a High-Rank Martial Master and soon to challenge the Innate realm. With such a speed in cultivation, he only worried that his men wouldnt be able to keep up. Those internalpetitions and such didnt warrant his consideration at all. His mind worked quickly, sorting through these matters in minutes, so he nodded, Thats fine, but Second Brother, you should still take the princely heirs men to Xiyin City, make it clear to Deng Biaotou, and set off now. Deng Lao Er rubbed his face, How about tomorrow? With a face all bruised and swollen what if my mother sees it? When the princely heir saw that they had reached an agreement, he stood up to take his leave, not forgetting to call out to Deng Lao Er, I have some top-notch injury medicine at my ce that you can use His attitude was not overly warm, but for the noble Princes Heir to take such care of a High-Rank Martial Warrior was an attitude in itself.
After they left, Feng Jun nced at the Yu Family sisters, Shall we go inside for some tea? In the eyes of others, it was Yu Changqing, the second young master, bringing a middle-aged man into the Divine Doctors room. Lone Wolf, witnessing this scene, couldnt help but frown; he knew all too well how tightly the Divine Doctor guarded his domain and couldnt help but wonder: Is this because the Yu Family helped the Divine Doctor with something today? Only the eunuch turned his head for a nce, a faint sense of relief flickering in his eyes. Feng Jun invited the guests inside, made a gesture with his hand, and then took a seat himself, Please, have a seat. Yu Changqing, the elder sister, took the initiative to sit opposite him without hesitation. The younger sister, this time, did not fuss and obediently sat at her lower hand. The elder sister hesitated for a moment then took the initiative to speak, I am Yu Changqing of Wuyou tform. May I ask where youe from and which ns legacy you carry? Feng Jun was taken aback, then grinned showing his teeth and slowly replied, Feng Jun, When flowers fall we meet again'' (Third update, calling for subscriptions and monthly tickets.) Chapter 278: 278: Misfortune out of Nowhere Chapter 278: Misfortune out of Nowhere Deng Lao Er found a sparsely wooded forest to rest for a moment while trying to understand what the two people were talking about. It turned out that after his brother had left, Deng, the head of the escorts, couldnt stand being idle and began to ept some bodyguard work in his personal capacitythere was no choice, other than this, he didnt have many other skills to make a living. However, he only protected people, not goods, which is simr to private bodyguards; he would get paid for each day he worked. He actually wanted to protect goods, but Qingning Prefecture is only so big, with a limited amount of business. If he were to protect goods, he would ovep with Strong Crossbow Escort Bureaus business. Deng Yifu used to be the deputy chief of Strong Crossbow Escort Bureau, but after getting injured, he was dismissed by the bureau. It could be said that the bureau was somewhat in the wrong, but he always remembered the kindness of the past and didnt want topete with the bureau for business. He believed taking on some small jobs protecting people wouldnt affect the bureau muchThis is purely making a living based on my cultivation level; this market, your Strong Crossbow Escort Bureau cant monopolize it, he thought. In fact, in Xiyin City, there were many martial artists taking on these protection jobs, but Deng, the escort, was an intermediate-level martial master, with a high cultivation level. Moreover, he had experience working in an escort agency, which made him much more reliable than novices. When ites to trustworthiness, he had another advantage: being a native of Xiyin City. Compared to wandering martial cultivators, someone like him with known roots was much easier to earn clients trustthose who hired private bodyguards valued a sense of security immensely. Because of these factors, Deng Yifu found it easier to get work and lived quitefortably, sometimes even having the luxury of choice. Not long ago, one of Deng Yifus regr customers approached him with ns to start a transport fleet, specializing in transportation, and invited him to be a shareholder.
The transportation industry in this world was conceptually simr to that of Earth Realm. Those who had a carriage at home could engage in transportation, work independently, affiliate with other fleets, or even ept fleet dispatchesof course, this was more worry-free and increased safety, but profits were also slimmer. As for Yu Familys CheMa Trading Company, it was akin to aprehensive transportpany dealing with both goods and passenger transport. Independent runners envied those with a fleet, but those with a fleet dreamed of growing into apany like CheMa Trading Company. The regr customer sought out Deng, the escort head, firstly because he trusted him as a person, secondly because he valued Dengs experience in Jianghu, and thirdly Dengs cultivation level was indeed quite impressive, and he had a certain reputation in Jianghu. Organizing a fleet required investment, and if Deng wanted to be a shareholder, he had to put in money and also bear responsibility for escorting goodswhy should others let him enjoy the benefits if he didnt want to exert himself? Having some savings of his own and borrowing some from the moneylenders, Deng started his new entrepreneurial venture after being dismissed. About seven or eight days ago, he was escorting a batch of farm tools out of the country when, at the border of Qingning Prefecture, he was stopped by the county soldiers, who imed to have received a tip-off that the convoy was hiding weapons. Upon searching, the county soldiers really found weapons such as knives, spears, swords, and halberds among the farm tools, as well as two Strong Crossbows. In Donghua Country, weapon management wasnt very strict; people could carry swords on the street. However, there was a certain process for selling weapons. Generally, selling weapons across borders definitely required registration and record-keeping. You can sell weapons, but you must let the official government know; otherwise, its considered illegal arms trafficking, which is a serious offense. When the county soldiers found the weapons hidden among the farm tools, the convoy faced legal troubles. Deng Yifu was clear that someone had framed them. The convoys principal shareholder knew as well, but there was nothing to be done; thew was thew. After pulling some strings in an attempt to find a workaround, the official response was that they were still investigating whether there was weapon smuggling; pay some bail, and they wouldnt imprison you. It goes without saying that once that bail money was paid, it wouldnt be seen again even if you were innocent, trying to get the bail money back would be a time-consuming ordeal. The principal shareholder paid a hundred silver yuan; he was originally a well-known figure in Xiyin City with money, power, and prestige, so this sum wasnt a significant loss for him. But the bail money that Deng Yifu was asked to pay was much more, amounting to a staggering five hundred silver yuan. He was just a minor shareholder, so why was the amount he had to pay five times that of the principal shareholders? The reason was simple; Deng Yifu was responsible for this escort mission. The problem was undeniable, but the principal shareholder could potentially be uninformed and kept in the dark.
This amount of money was truly distressing for Deng the escort head. Consider that an intermediate-level martial artist working in an escort agency might earn only twenty to thirty silver yuan a monthand the escort industry is one of high risk, for just that much in earnings. Even if he was still the deputy chief of Strong Crossbow Escort Bureau, it would take him two years of saving without spending a dime to umte such an amount. For the Deng Family Brothers working with Feng Jun, earning a monthly sry of eight silver yuan was considered quite an attractive package for an average high-rank martial warrior. Deng the escort head didnt earn a small amount of money, but he had two martial cultivator sons at home, debts from a former life. Just when his sons were finally earning money and after he had invested all his savings into the fleet, he also ended up deeply in debt.
Without any idents, he would break even in a year, but at present, he couldnt scrape together even a hundred silver yuan. He had toe up with the money no matter what. Currently, Deng was detained in the prefectural government office, the official government said, when he managed to get the money, thats when they would release himand even then, that wouldnt be a true release, but just bail. Lady Deng of the Escort Bureau was borrowing money from all over, and had barely managed to gather over two hundred by now. Unable to think of any other solution, she could only consider mortgaging the family estate to raise the rest. The Deng familys estate was not veryrge, just over an acre, but the residences in the city were still in high demand. ording to the current market, it should be worth four to five hundred silver yuan. Lady Deng approached a pawnshop, only to be offered eighty silver yuana mortifyingly low value for a live pledge. A dead pledge was somewhat more valuable, fetching one hundred and thirty silver yuan. Lady Deng nearly went mad with anger. So she had Deng Family Brothers friends and some agents from the brokerage house attempt to sell the family estate. Initially, there was interest at three hundred silver yuan, but Lady Deng hoped to sell for more. However, after half a day, a new offer came infor one hundred and forty silver yuan, not a yuan more. Such a price sh was more cutting than a blow to the waistit was downright bullying. Enraged, Lady Deng eximed that there would be a day of reckoning. If all three men of her family were to die off, she would have nothing to say, but otherwise, they would seek revenge for this slight! The person making the offer, introduced by an old friend of Escort Head Dengs, could only ry a message through that friend, Its not that Im heartless, but the Hall of Heroes approached me and insisted I not offer more than one hundred and forty silver yuan for your house. Shortly after, a representative from the Hall of Heroes arrived, wanting to buy the estate for one hundred and forty-five silver yuan. Offering merely an extra five yuan, the visitor made it clear, I can guarantee that nobody will pay more for your house.
The Hall of Heroes didntpletely dominate Xiyin, but those with the power to provoke them wouldnt interfere over such a trivial matter either. The two men Deng Lao Er encountered at the restaurantone a peripheral member of the Hall of Heroes, the other a confidant of a moneylenderwerent there by chance. After Escort Head Dengs mishap, the moneylender hadnt kicked him while he was down. The due date for the borrowed money hadnt arrived, and people in this realm cared much about their reputation, which valued even more than modern societys banks. Of course, the moneylender was also staying put because Escort Head Dengs two sons had started to earn money. The peripheral member of the Hall of Heroes who hade calling had his eyes set on the Deng family estate as well. The more Deng Lao Er heard, the angrier he became. He struck the man from Hall of Heroes with more than twenty yin yang ps, knocking out most of his teeth, Damn it, do you scoundrels really think you can covet the Deng familys property? Only then did the man realize he had been captured by none other than the second of the Deng family brothers. As the man tried to exin, Deng Lao Er waved his hand dismissively, Gag these two first, and lets head into the city! At the city gate, the guards saw the twenty or so robust men, all armed and looking formidable, and didnt dare to dy, promptly checking their identities. Spotting the waist token of the Yongyi Ducal Mansion Guard, the guards jumped with fright. After checking a dozen others and finding the same, they mustered up courage to inquire, What brings you here on this day? The men from the Princes Mansion lifted their chins, dismissing the question with a curt, None of your damn business! Relieved by this response, the guards breathed easy: these were indeed the Dukes men, and not imposters. As for the ten or so others, the guards couldnt be bothered to check. Two writhing sacks were tied to the backs of a couple of horses, which the guards chose to ignoreafter all, if these men dared to enter the city so boldly, they surely had nothing to fear from an inspection. Needless to say, the guards still had to report the urrence to their superiors. The Ducal Heir had just visited recently, and the Sage of the Prefecture had been especially attentive. It would be no different this time.
The city in the afternoon wasnt bustling, allowing the horses to pick up some speed. Though they couldnt gallop wildly in the city, the trot of over twenty horses on the cobblestone streets still conveyed a sense of a raging storm. Deng Lao Er led his men through the streets and alleys, soon arriving at the entrance of their family estate. The gates to the Deng estate were wide open, which wasnt because of the familys troubles. In such a society, households, except the homes of high officials and rich merchants, typically kept their gates open during the day. In fact, with the Deng family being small and not thriving, the front part of the estate was rented to several tenants to supplement the household ie, which meant the doors couldnt be shut. Most of the tenants were long-term renters. Seeing Deng Lao Er return with a troop, they hurriedly greeted him, Second young master, youre back? Deng Lao Er nodded, but before he could speak, angry shouts came from the back courtyard. His face changed, and he jumped off his horse and charged inside. Thats when the training of the Yongyi Ducal Mansion Guard showed. Seven or eight of them followed him, while others watched the horses, some jumped out to guard the back, and two more took to the rooftops to keep watch. Seeing their well-drilled actions, the tenants exchanged knowing nces: this was no small event. However, if the Deng family could protect their property, they, too, would be able to rent in peace. (The monthly ticket count is a bit low. Were midway through the monthwhos spotted their monthly ticket?) Chapter 275: 275: Two Peaks and a Valley (2nd Update) Chapter 275: Two Peaks and a Valley (2nd Update) Yu Changqing considered a possibility that the other party might want to thoroughly assess his background before deciding whether to teach him. Indeed, this was a very likely scenario. Among cultivators, conflict wasmon and in no way less intense than in the mortal realm. Conflicts between sects, over resources, ideologies, and the Great Dao Strictly speaking, the proportion of cultivators dying in battle was far higher than those in the mundane world. So Yu Changqing could understand the other partys concernsif one inadvertently taught someone from a rival force, it would truly be disheartening. At the same time, she was somewhat surprised, Wuyou tform is one of the Five tforms, havent you heard of it? Five tforms? Feng Juns facial muscles twitched, and he asked with an odd expression, Is it the path of ascension through meritorious deeds? What he actually wanted to mention was Incense Fire Ascension, but since arriving in this ne, he had not heard of any temples offering incense to deities. Everyones offerings were aimed at honoring ancestors, hence he used a more peculiar term. Meritorious deeds ascension? Yu Changqing eyed him strangely, That is the Great Dao of the ancient times. Why would you think my sect practices it? And the way you speak is different from what we are ustomed to. Terminology is of no importance, Feng Jun spread his hands and spoke indifferently, Its merely a name, after all. The Dao that can be trodden is not the eternal Dao, the name that can be named is not the eternal name the Dao produces all things. As long as we confirm were referring to the same essence, why fuss over the name? How marvelous, Senior Fengs words are! Yu Changqings second son stood up, pping excitedly with a strange gleam in his eyes.
She had always been quite wilful, not fond of adhering to traditions. Hearing such words, she genuinely felt that her usual behaviors were supported by theorythis was the Great Dao articted by an immortal. So she expressed her excitement, I think your reference to Immortal Crystals is more fitting Spirit Stone, what a wonderful name. Unlike Immortal Crystal, which immediately conveys full malice towards mortals upon hearing it. Zhu Er, cease your disrespect! Yu Changqing red at her fiercely, When the two of us are conversing, who gave you permission to interject? Immortal Crystals are originally known as Spirit Stones; dont speak nonsense if you are ignorant. Although her scolding was harsh, Zhu Er did not take it to heart. The special bond between twin sisters was not something to be underestimated; she knew her sister was worried that her words might seem disrespectful to the immortal, and should they displease Senior Feng, it could lead to serious trouble. Indeed, Yu Changqing was worried; after all, immortals differed vastly from mortals, and if her sisters words reached a petty cultivator, they might be erased with a single palm strike. Therefore, she swiftly moved past this interlude and directly asked, I would like to ask Senior, why do you think the Five tforms are connected to ascending through meritorious deeds? I just said it casually, Feng Jun chuckled, fetched a cigarette, and lit it up, leisurely puffing out smoke. Yu Changqing eyed him doubtfully, You havent heard of the Five tforms, but have you heard of the Three Mountains and Two Lakes? No, Feng Jun shook his head straightforwardly and then smiled, Why dont you enlighten me? Yu Changqing was relieved to see he truly didnt know: the man was not pretending to be knowledgeable. The Five tforms were real, but the Three Mountains and Two Lakes those forces did not exist in reality. She posed the question to try and gauge his reaction. Should he continue to admit his ignorance, at least it showed a willingness to be genuine. If he imed to have heard of that name, then the man was definitely not to be trusted. However, on reflection, in history, the Three Mountains and Two Lakes did exist, albeit in a very distant past. Hence, asking him was not meant to put any true cultivator in a difficult position. When Senior Feng openly admitted hisck of knowledge, she smiled faintly, I have disclosed my origin, Wuyou tform, which is one of the Five tforms. As for your Season of Fallen Flowers could you please enlighten me? If you havent heard, then never mind, Feng Jun responded nonchntly, I have no intention of receiving your guidance, so there is no need for a detailed exnation of my origins. Yu Changqing found herself at a loss for words; his response was quite blunt and direct. She desired instruction and therefore had to answer some of his questions. He had no interest in receiving guidance and thus felt no inclination to respond to her. But when all was said and done, who could she me? She could onlyment her ownck of broader insight.
Yu Changqing pondered for a moment before speaking up again, Has Senior ever heard of the Four Great Sects? Feng Jun smiled and, after a long while, slowly shook his head without speaking. In truth, he could have straightforwardly stated that he never heard of them, but wasnt the aim to put on some airs? Yu Changqing remained silent; she had already surmised that this person likely came from some secretive power.
From the first sight of him, she knew his background wasnt ordinary. Not to mention his short hair,pletely out of ce whenpared to any group or faction she knew of, his ent was also greatly amiss. Next, of course, were the ingenious devices and items he carried with him. The ingenuity of those devices was beyond anything she had ever heard of; the items exquisiteness also opened her eyes to new possibilities. And then there were the asional odd phrases that slipped from his mouth. Yu Changqing was currently only at the seventhyer of mortal transformation; strictly speaking, she had not yet truly started qi cultivation. Her status in Wuyou tform was quite ordinary, but she was well aware of the general powers of cultivators, and this man was certainly not among them. However, she didnt think that this person would be some kind of spy with ulterior motiveswho would be so high-profile as a spy? In all seriousness, she found Feng Juns interpretation of certain principles not only refreshing but also vaguely enlightening after listening to them. She could be certain that anyone who could speak of such principles muste from an extraordinary background. Therefore, this person could onlye from some secretive forces spoken of in legends. Especially since Senior Feng could so easily think of ancient Great Dao, most cultivators nowadays are very pragmatic, only focusing on enhancing their cultivation level andpeting for resources, who else would ponder those things? She pondered for a long time before finally asking, It seems that you dont understand much about the forces in cultivation? Feng Jun smiled and nodded, thinking to himself where was it just not much? He knew absolutely nothing. Yu Changqings eyes shifted, If I were to exin it to you, would that be considered repaying cause and effect?
It would, Feng Jun said with a smile and a nod, but let me state first, if youe to me with questions, I might not be able to answer all of them no one is omnipotent. Yu Changqing harbored a skeptical attitude towards this statement; she did not think that Senior Feng was omniscient, but she also doubted that he knew very little. She felt that he would likely use not knowing as a guise when it came to questions he found inconvenient to answer. In the end, it was still because she knew too little about him and the forces behind him, making it difficult to ask questions that were too direct. But she was not going to fret over this; instead, she smiled and nodded, Lets do that then, have we started now? After thinking for a moment, Feng Jun replied, Theres no rush, you can start with a general introduction There are quite a few messy things going on outside, I dont have much time to spare at the moment. These were just mundane worldly matters, and Yu Changqing didnt quite understand his attitude. However, it wasnt her concern, so she began with a simple introduction, Then Ill start by giving you an overview. In the vicinity of Donghua, besides the Four Great Sects, there are generally two peaks and one valley Cough cough, Feng Jun choked on a smoke inhtion, coughing violently. Are you sure youre talking about cultivation? Yu Changqing looked at him strangely, Is there something wrong with what Im saying? No problem, cough cough, Feng Jun continued coughing, I just cough cough, got choked by the smoke. The Four Great Sects are Qinggang, Crimson Pheonix, Taiqing, and Yinsha; the two peaks are Sword Forging Peak and Pine Cypress Peak, and the one valley is Guanquan Valley. There is no need to mention the Four Great Sects, they are certainly disciples of sects; however, the two peaks belong to cultivator families. Pine Cypress Peak would be more aptly called Pine Cypress Vi, with the main family being the Pine Cypress Yan Family, under which there are eight major families and several vassal families.
Sword Forging Peak isposed of seven major families: Qi, Jie, Qu, Miao, Mi, Feng, and Mei. Guanquan Valley has a sense of myriad flowers blooming; the valley possesses many springs, including cold springs, heavenly springs, spiritual springs, fire springs, etc., and it is a gathering ce for renowned experts in various industries. In the vicinity of Guanquan Valley, industries like spirit nt cultivation, alchemy, artifact crafting, and talisman crafting are very developed. However, they are mostly popted by loose cultivators. While exining these points, Yu Changqing intentionally and subtly made some slight errors, while carefully observing Senior Fengs reactions, only to find that he seemedpletely oblivious. Even though she had expected this, she was still a bit perplexed: in this day and age, is there really such a cultivator who knows nothing? After listening to her exnation, Feng Jun waited a moment before asking, Then what about Wutai? Wutai Yu Changqing hesitated for a moment before answering nonchntly, Generally speaking, they are five families that dont involve themselves too much in the conflicts here, possessing detached statuses and rtive neutrality. Seeing her vague response and theck of emphasis on introducing her own family, Feng Jun guessed that she had other thoughts in mind. He didnt mind, though, and proceeded to ask, Are these people easy to approach in normal times? Yu Changqing hesitated again, then spoke, For ordinary mortals, it certainly wont be easy, but for fellow cultivators, its not too difficult. However, Senior Feng She nced sideways at Feng Jun, a hint of amusement in her eyes, Forgive my bluntness, but I dont sense the aura of cultivation on you. Feng Jun also nced sideways at her and silently took out a spirit stone, cing it on the table, then extended his left hand. In the eyes of the Yu sisters, his left index finger touched the spirit stone only once, then his arm trembled violently, and his body also shook slightly.
When he lifted his finger, the previously dim spirit stone appeared to be even duller, evident to the naked eye. Their attention was focused entirely on the spirit stone, and they failed to notice the slight spasms in Feng Juns facial muscles. Yu Changqing noticed the change in the spirit stone instantly, drawing in a sharp breath as she looked up at Feng Jun in rm, her eyes filled with fright, How how is that possible? Chapter 276: 276: How Others Do It (Seeking Monthly Pass, Third Release) Chapter 276: How Others Do It (Seeking Monthly Pass, Third Release) Feng Jun clenched his teeth tightly in secret, resisting the intense pain within his body, but seeing the shock on Yu Changqings face, he felt it was well worth it. Shocked, arent you? Realized how poor your imagination is, huh? He tried to make his face appear calmer, Its a pity tsk, there are still too few Spirit Stones. Yu Changqing looked at him as if she were petrified, unable to respond for a long time. Looking from his sister to Feng Jun, the second young master of the Yu family moved his eyes, Is this very difficult? Yu Changqing didnt pay her any attention, and after a while, she sighed deeply, s, when can I achieve the realm of the senior Difficult? Of course its difficult. She nced at her sister, Immortal Crystals the absorption of Spirit Stones is not easy; one can absorb Purple Qi and Moon Essence during cultivation at Wuyou tform, and with a deeper cultivation level, one can absorb the Spiritual Energy from the air. Speaking to this point, she paused, then shook her head, But to directly absorb Spiritual Energy from Spirit Stones, one must use a Formation to assist The Spiritual Energy gathered within Spirit Stones is extremely vast and refined, but because it is too concentrated, it is also extremely violent. Those with a lower cultivation level simply cannot withstand the impact of the vast Spiritual Energy, so they have to absorb it bit by bit through a Formation.
That is why cultivators like Yu Changqing, who are in the transcendence realm, dont need to carry Spirit Stones when they traverse the Mortal World; they are inconvenient to use and can easily attract others covetousness. The fact that Feng Jun could directly absorb the Spiritual Energy from the Spirit Stones indicated a level of cultivation that Yu Changqing admitted she could not match. It was already astonishing that his body could absorb Spiritual Energy from Spirit Stones, but what rmed her even more was that he only used a single finger. Yu Changqing was aware that there were senior brothers and sisters with profound cultivation at Wuyou tform who could directly use Spirit Stones for cultivation, but they had to maintain their focus, at least using their palms to hold the Spirit Stones. A single index finger to absorb the Spiritual Energy from Spirit Stones? Even those who had transcended the mortal world could not achieve this! Yet, that was still not the most shocking partthe most terrifying thing was that with just that little, gentle touch, the Spirit Stone underwent a very obvious change. What level of cultivation, what kind of Cultivation Technique, allows someone to absorb such an enormous amount of Spiritual Energy in an instant? Yu Changqing looked up at Feng Jun again, her eyes flickering with an inexplicable light. His body seemed to have trembled just now, and she noticed it a little; however, isnt that normal? If one were to absorb so much Spiritual Energy instantly and still act as if nothing happened, they would probably be some old monster from a powerful n. Feng Jun ignored her gaze, put away the Spirit Stone, and looked at her leisurely, What did you just say about a breath? I wanted to say Yu Changqings mouth moved, but she found she really didnt know what to say, All this time, she hadnt felt any signs of the cultivation aura from him, though she knew there were many methods within the Cultivation Path to conceal ones aura; however, methods that cloaked ones aura so well that not a trace leaked were rare. But now, after absorbing the Spiritual Energy, his body was once again devoid of any sign of cultivation, as if it had never been there If one wants toe into contact with cultivators, one must certainly possess the aura of a cultivator, but someone like Senior Feng probably doesnt need that, right? Does a body that can directly absorb Spirit Stones need any other exnation? She pondered wildly for a while and then asked out loud, What Dharma is this? Only then did she realize that her voice sounded extremely hoarse. Feng Jun looked at her, a faint smile appearing on the corner of his mouth, This might be a bit inconvenient to say, right? Yu Changqing nodded slightly to show understanding; she knew all too well that her question was a bit much.
It was just that she really couldnt help but ask, unwilling to let it go. Yu Changqing calmed her emotions before remembering the previous topic and managed a strained smile, The seniors profound cultivation is discreet and unfamed; with such methods, you can go anywhere in the world. Feng Jun really wanted to say, Then take me to see this ce of cultivation, but he knew better, haste makes waste. Better to keep up the act for now; he nodded slightly, speaking indifferently, If the fellow Daoist knows of a way to earn arge number of Spirit Stones, I hope you will inform me, as I have some intentions.
The intentions he spoke of, of course, involved sharing Spirit Stones, and though making such a statement truly pained himhe too was in need of Spirit Stoneshe knew what he needed most at the moment was not Spirit Stones, but a Cultivation Technique. Yu Changqing blinked, a little puzzled: With your cultivation, finding some Spirit Stones shouldnt be difficult, right? However, her confusion was brief; who among cultivators wouldin of too many Spirit Stones? And no matter what level a cultivator reached, there were always moments when they were not urgently in need, as even the boldest heroes can be stymied by simpleck of funds. So she nodded, Thats not difficult; just go to Cloud Center City, where there are transactions for Spirit Stones. With the seniors cultivation and insight, earning Spirit Stones should be effortless. When the second young master Yu heard these words, his eyes started rolling around. However, Yu Changqing knew her younger sister all too well. She turned her head and chided softly, Senior Feng is going, but you are certainly not. Without the aura of cultivation or a Pass Token The best oue would be that youd be thrown out. The second young master Yu sulkily arched her eyebrows and pouted her mouth, looking as regretful as one could be. Yu Changqing couldnt be bothered to look at her and turned her head back to Feng Jun, If Senior Feng could set out soon, I would be willing to lead the way. Feng Jun stroked his chin, pondering before he replied, Could we wait a bit? Yu Changqing nced at him curiously and before she could speak, the impatient second young master Yu blurted out, What else is there to wait for, Senior? You are in dire need of Spirit Stones. Feng Jun looked at her with a half-amused, half-exasperated nce, Ive been without Spirit Stones for so long, havent I made it so far? The Gu Family matter is somewhat tricky; lets deal with the loose ends here first. The second young master Yu, who never bothered with pleasantries, immediately responded, Then why not take care of it yourself, instead of depending on them and possibly facing more dys?
Yu Changqing felt that although Senior Feng was not very hard to talk to, her sisters behavior was somewhat intolerable, so she spoke out to scold her, Where do you fit into this conversation? Shut up! Whats the point for a cultivator to go looking for trouble with ordinary folks? Her tone wasnt very harsh, but those around could sense a slight disregard for ordinary people in her words. The second young master Yu pursed her lips, murmuring softly, It was the Gu Family who disrespected Senior Feng first. Yu Changqing, upon hearing this, lost her irritation. Indeed, it wasnt meaningful for a cultivator to act against ordinary people, but if ordinary folks showed disrespect to an Immortal, they deserved to be punished. Seeing this, Feng Jun casually remarked, Let them be busy for now, I n to enter seclusion for cultivation soon. Yu Changqing nced at him, hesitating before speaking, Senior, are you aiming for a breakthrough? Do you have enough Spirit Stones, or do you need a protector? Feng Jun was taken aback at first, then mustered a smile, Ahem, what I meant was I am thinking of breaking through to the Innate level. Yu Changqings lips twitched and she blinked twice,pletely speechless. Among cultivators, you are considered to be of a very high realm. Instead of continuing your cultivation path, you actually have the notion to turn back and cultivate as a martial cultivator. Ive seen people neglect their duties, but never to this extent She imagined what it would be like if she were to act as capriciously, presumably, she would be expelled by her master right? The second young master Yu didnt quite grasp the nature of this conversation. She blinked, moved her mouth but didnt dare to speak. Feng Jun noticed her gesture and looked at her with a smile, asking, Do you want to say something? His initial impression of the twin sister wasnt great, but after understanding her background, he found her character to be perfectly normal. After all, who wouldnt be influenced by having such a sister-troublemaker?
Moreover, before this, she had stood her ground decisively. Plus, Yu Changqing was the only cultivator he had met so far, and their rtionship was still quite agreeable, so of course, he would be polite to her. The second young master Yu nodded and spoke, Breaking through to the Innate level seems not something that can be achieved overnight, right? Feng Jun tilted his head, thought for a moment, and answered earnestly, You are right, for others, it is like that. Well, now even the second young master Yu was at a loss for words. Though she didnt understand cultivation, she understood what he meant. Yu Changqing paid no mind to Senior Fengs arrogance, but she looked thoughtfully at the two of them, her eyes turning That night, the Tian Family members hosted a celebration banquet for Feng Jun, congratting him for defeating his opponent. Interestingly, someone from the Mi Family of Yuanguang Prefecture also showed up. Although it was just an Intermediate Level martial master leading the way, they presented five hundred taels of Gold as a congrattory gift. Even more bizarre was that the Princely Heir of Yongyi Duke and Lord Beiyuan sent people to offer their congrattions and presented gifts. Feng Jun really didnt understand, Are there such punch-worthy fellows in the world? Lang Zhen said with insight, They have no choice but to offer congrattions; what if, Divine Doctor, you think they bear grudges? Feng Jun chuckled at this, the natives of this realm really do believe in the supremacy of power. Lord Beiyuan and the Princely Heir certainly had no face to show up, but that very night, there was a mor of battle criesing from the Zhao Family fortress. The next afternoon, news spread that the Zhao Family fortress had been attacked by bandits the previous night. More than twenty of their young and strong had died, and importantly, all the elders of the Zhao Familys n had perished. Fortunately, Lord Beiyuan happened to pass by and saved the remaining Zhao Family members. Upon hearing this news, no one was surprised. It was too normal for Lord Beiyuan to take out his anger on the Zhao Family.
As for not exterminating the Zhao Familypletely, even the Princely Heir believed it wasnt necessary to kill everyone off. Once the core strength of the Zhao Family wasrgely wiped out and their wealth plundered, it would take more than one generation for them to turn their fortunes around. Besides, the continued existence of the Zhao Family fortress made it more convenient for Lord Beiyuan to monitor them. If everyone were killed, and three or five managed to escape unnoticed, those fleeing could be anonymous, and who knows, in a hundred and eighty years, someone might knock on their door seeking revenge. However, no one noticed that, wrapped up in the chaos, Lord Beiyuan had abducted several direct descendants of the Zhao Family. Among those kidnapped were also the two most honorable elderlydies of the Zhao Familys back house. (Three chapters have arrived, calling for monthly votes.) Chapter 277: 277: The Return of the Still Young Chapter 277: The Return of the Still Young ` Lord Beiyuan indeed informed Feng Jun of all the details within. He did not wish to kill off all the Zhao Family, and in fact, he could not eradicate the entire Zhao Family either, as there were always people from the Zhao Family not present in the vige. To the uninformed, this could seem normal, but those with intentions knew this was the Zhao Familys way of self-preservation. Under such circumstances, unless Lord Beiyuan brutally sealed off the vige, allowing no one in or out, it would be impossible to catch everyone at once. Could Lord Beiyuan do such a thing? Dont joke, these are peaceful times, and this is not his territory. In fact, even on his own turf, he would need to distance himself from the situation. After all, with such amotion and with local officials and the Princely Heir of the Yongyi Duke paying attention to the area, he must avoid suspicion. Killing the core members of the Zhao Family made sense, as for taking away the direct descendants and the two olddies, that was to ensure the Zhao Family kept silent about the Mysterious Iron Mine and the likes. Next, what Lord Beiyuan needed to do was to have the Family Head of the Zhao Family voluntarily apply to relocate the vige to the vicinity of the county town, and then thend would belong to him. After everything was on the right track, he would release the hostages. By then, it would be toote to change anything, the rice would have already turned into cooked rice. Even if the Princely Heir of the Yongyi Duke wished to share in the profits of the Mysterious Iron Mine, he would need to find a reasonafter all, one must maintain some appearances. As for the people of the Zhao stronghold, once they had new farnd and houses and their lives had stabilized, even the deepest hatred had to be suppressed. Above all, survival was paramount. In a few generations, this grudge would probably slowly fade in the river of time.
Indeed, when Lord Beiyuan had integrated the resources of the Mysterious Iron Mine and started massive excavations, whether he released the hostages would be of no consequence. Generally speaking, he was not interested in being inconsistent over a few insignificant ants. In short, when this fellow engaged in forceful plundering, every move was connected and well-conceived, quite skillful. Feng Jun even couldnt help but wonder: how many times had this scoundrelmitted such heinous acts? But whatever the atrocity, Feng Jun was happy to see its sess. He had no moral scruples. The Zhao Family had provoked him time and again, and they deserved such a blowif they were wiped out, he would apud. This matter wouldnt be resolved quickly, and Feng Jun wasnt particrly concerned. What he cared about was: when would Brother Baoe? What he was thinking of, of course, wasnt Brother Bao, but that Seven-Colored Ribbon Grass. The Princely Heir was also busy these past few days, attending to the purchase of Mount Zhige. Actually, such a matter didnt require his personal attention. Mainly because he had suffered a conspicuous defeat recently, he wasnt keen on wandering around the area. However, before the Natural Treasures and Seven-Colored Ribbon Grass arrived, he did not wish to leave. He believed it was better to leave after ensuring the Immortal would not act out. If there was a chance to curry favor with the Immortal, wouldnt that provide him with more options? However, all of these would have to wait until Deng Lao Er made progress in Xiyin City; for now, staying away from Feng Jun seemed a better choice. The Gu Family owned many properties in Qingning Prefecture, but mainly concentrated in the prefectural city, Xiyin City. Deng Lao Er, apanied by the Princely Heirs men, took two days to reach Xiyin City. Arriving on the outskirts of Xiyin City, it was almost noon, and Deng Lao Er assessed the time and thought that going home now would coincide with mealtimes. However, his mother certainly had not prepared extra food. If he brought over twenty or so men, his mother would have to cook on the spot, which would be exhausting. He and his brother had vowed to return home in glory when they left Xiyin. Every young man stepping into the jianghu dreams and strives for such glory. Now he did bring back a considerable number of people, all splendidly dressed, including five martial masters who were at hismand. This could be considered a sess, right? But since the timing was inopportune, he would rather have his men eat outside than to tire his mother. The men he was leading were from the Princely Heir, but Deng Lao Er didnt like to consider too much. What about the Princely Heirs men? I myself am a man of the Immortal. In fact, not all of the Princely Heirs guards were so delicate. Of course, the Princely Heir had a grand entourage when he traveled, but someone had to do the scouting, alert, and defense work, which was inevitably arduous.
Plus, with instructions from the Princely Heir and respect for Feng Jun, nobody would casually criticize Deng Lao Er. Deng Lao Er chose a ratherrge restaurant in the shanty area. Actually, the restaurants in the shanty area were quite simple; this one merely had a courtyard for parking horses. When over twenty men walked in all at once, the restaurant owner was startled and immediately set about frying dishes and cooking rice. Deng Lao Er, with the heart of a young man, knew that this expenditure would be deducted from the spoils against the Gu Family. He generously ordered a lot of dishes, spending a total of four silver dors, nearly the price of the jade pillow that Feifei had sold.
He had only one requirement: no one was to drink more than half a jin of alcohol, as they might have work to do in the afternoon. ` They had arrived a bit earlier, and as their meals were served, people gradually began to file in for dinner. The group of over twenty men took up three tables, each one brawny with arms sturdy enough to gallop horses on, inly not to be trifled with. However, everyone was in the service of the Princely Heir, and although among them were figures recruited from the jianghu, by following the Princely Heir, they all more or less abided by certain rules. The mission this time was rather secretive, so they wouldnt act too ostentatiously. With more patrons arriving, the conversation among the crowd picked up. Deng Lao Er had only drunk a modest amount of alcohol, and his meal was not particrly slow-paced. After setting down his chopsticks and noting that everyone was still eating, he took out a cigarette, intending to rx a bit. This bad habit he had picked up from the Divine Doctor. As the saying goes, As above, so below, and though the Divine Doctor mentioned that smoking was bad for ones health, Deng Lao Er felt it had quite a bit of styleotherwise, why would he and Brother Wolf both smoke? He nced around, pulled out a lighter, and flicked it in his hand, showing off a littletoys like this weremon in Zhige County, but it was said that in Xiyin City, they now sold for three silver yuan apiece. But this look around inadvertently caused him to notice two menmunicating with winks and gestures, deep in discussion. Being a local from Xiyin, Deng Lao Er knew that the shanty areas outside the city were rife with petty thieves and neer-do-wells. Out of curiosity, he unconsciously pricked up his ears to hear what they were sayingafter all, he had nothing better to do. What he overheard infuriated him; these two were plotting against his own father. If thats the case, why not directly approach Deng Yifu and have his house taken over to settle the debt? one of them suggested.
The other hesitated a bit, Our boss believes that since his loan hasnt reached the deadline, as figures who are known in public, its really inconvenient to press for repayment. Moreover, his house has caught the eye of the Hall of Heroesis it really appropriate to act now? The first man scoffed disdainfully, With your constant second-guessing, how will you ever aplish anything significant? All you need to tell your boss is that if the house ends up in the hands of the Hall of Heroes, doesnt that mean the money you lent out might as well be thrown into the water? Well, thats not necessarily true, the other shook his head, speaking earnestly, Deng Yifus two sons are said to have secured decent positions. Its only natural for a son to pay off his fathers debts; we can just ask them for the money when the timees. The first was about to persuade him further when someone nearby suddenly bellowed, Bastards Is it that youre itching to die? Immediately afterward, a figure darted over, and a sharp knife was ced against the persuaders throat. The persuader, a High-Rank Martial Warrior himself, had been so engrossed in conversation and slightly tipsy, he couldnt react in time. The one being persuaded was infuriated at the sight; just as his eyes widened in anger and he was about to speak, he realized: Was this bastard from those three tables? He was somewhat known in the shanty area, so he stood up and spoke with a deep voice, My friend, lets talk this out nicelythis is a ce for dining if you want to fight, lets change the venue, and I will certainly oblige! Deng Lao Er looked at him and sneered, Are you sure you want to oblige? This The man didnt dare to continue the conversation. His previous I will oblige was just to show he wasnt a pushoverthat he could find a martial master to stand by his side just as well, so there was no need to act tough here. But when challenged directly, he no longer had the nerve to respond. It was obvious that the other party was in a rage. At this point, any talk of face wasughablehe hadnt had much face to begin with, just relying on his bosss favor to strut around like a peacock. Themotion in the restaurant was not something the owner could ignore; he shouted, Stop it! This is a ce for eating. Take your fight outside if you must, but dont me me for not being cordial if you start trouble. Pssh, came a cold scoff from one of the Princely Heirs guards, an Intermediate Level martial cultivator, who sat there with one leg on the bench, looking disdainfully at the restaurant owner, Not giving face what do you think you are?
The owner faltered, knowing his ce as someone who read people well in his line of work. He was aware he couldnt afford to provoke this crowd, but having a majority doesnt necessarily mean they would dare to start troublean outsider group, would they really dare to run amok in the prefecture city? But as the other party turned hostile, he no longer dared to stand his ground. He could sense that they were actually prepared toe to blows. Just then, Deng Lao Er spoke up, Forget it, this ce is after all inconvenient. Lets leave after we finish eating. After all, he was a native of Xiyin City and couldnt afford to ruin thingspletely, The Intermediate Level martial cultivator then snorted coldly and pointed at the restaurant owner, You ought to learn how to speak properly. If it werent for Second Young Masters sake today, Id have smashed this trashy joint! The restaurant owner wanted to retort, to say This ce is under the protection of the Hall of Heroes, but then thought, why bother? They had already decided to leave, so why should he stir up enmity unnecessarily? In the end, he ran his restaurant to make money, not to feud. Deng Lao Ers group were martial cultivators who ate like a whirlwind, devouring food and drink voraciously. He gave the signal to hurry, and within three to five minutes, they had polished off all the food and beveragesthose who did not eat like this would starve wandering the jianghu. Following that, they grabbed the two men, mounted the fast horses in the courtyard, and in the blink of an eye, vanished from the sight of the crowd. Chapter 278: 278: Misfortune out of Nowhere Chapter 278: Misfortune out of Nowhere Deng Lao Er found a sparsely wooded forest to rest for a moment while trying to understand what the two people were talking about. It turned out that after his brother had left, Deng, the head of the escorts, couldnt stand being idle and began to ept some bodyguard work in his personal capacitythere was no choice, other than this, he didnt have many other skills to make a living. However, he only protected people, not goods, which is simr to private bodyguards; he would get paid for each day he worked. He actually wanted to protect goods, but Qingning Prefecture is only so big, with a limited amount of business. If he were to protect goods, he would ovep with Strong Crossbow Escort Bureaus business. Deng Yifu used to be the deputy chief of Strong Crossbow Escort Bureau, but after getting injured, he was dismissed by the bureau. It could be said that the bureau was somewhat in the wrong, but he always remembered the kindness of the past and didnt want topete with the bureau for business. He believed taking on some small jobs protecting people wouldnt affect the bureau muchThis is purely making a living based on my cultivation level; this market, your Strong Crossbow Escort Bureau cant monopolize it, he thought. In fact, in Xiyin City, there were many martial artists taking on these protection jobs, but Deng, the escort, was an intermediate-level martial master, with a high cultivation level. Moreover, he had experience working in an escort agency, which made him much more reliable than novices. When ites to trustworthiness, he had another advantage: being a native of Xiyin City. Compared to wandering martial cultivators, someone like him with known roots was much easier to earn clients trustthose who hired private bodyguards valued a sense of security immensely. Because of these factors, Deng Yifu found it easier to get work and lived quitefortably, sometimes even having the luxury of choice. Not long ago, one of Deng Yifus regr customers approached him with ns to start a transport fleet, specializing in transportation, and invited him to be a shareholder.
The transportation industry in this world was conceptually simr to that of Earth Realm. Those who had a carriage at home could engage in transportation, work independently, affiliate with other fleets, or even ept fleet dispatchesof course, this was more worry-free and increased safety, but profits were also slimmer. As for Yu Familys CheMa Trading Company, it was akin to aprehensive transportpany dealing with both goods and passenger transport. Independent runners envied those with a fleet, but those with a fleet dreamed of growing into apany like CheMa Trading Company. The regr customer sought out Deng, the escort head, firstly because he trusted him as a person, secondly because he valued Dengs experience in Jianghu, and thirdly Dengs cultivation level was indeed quite impressive, and he had a certain reputation in Jianghu. Organizing a fleet required investment, and if Deng wanted to be a shareholder, he had to put in money and also bear responsibility for escorting goodswhy should others let him enjoy the benefits if he didnt want to exert himself? Having some savings of his own and borrowing some from the moneylenders, Deng started his new entrepreneurial venture after being dismissed. About seven or eight days ago, he was escorting a batch of farm tools out of the country when, at the border of Qingning Prefecture, he was stopped by the county soldiers, who imed to have received a tip-off that the convoy was hiding weapons. Upon searching, the county soldiers really found weapons such as knives, spears, swords, and halberds among the farm tools, as well as two Strong Crossbows. In Donghua Country, weapon management wasnt very strict; people could carry swords on the street. However, there was a certain process for selling weapons. Generally, selling weapons across borders definitely required registration and record-keeping. You can sell weapons, but you must let the official government know; otherwise, its considered illegal arms trafficking, which is a serious offense. When the county soldiers found the weapons hidden among the farm tools, the convoy faced legal troubles. Deng Yifu was clear that someone had framed them. The convoys principal shareholder knew as well, but there was nothing to be done; thew was thew. After pulling some strings in an attempt to find a workaround, the official response was that they were still investigating whether there was weapon smuggling; pay some bail, and they wouldnt imprison you. It goes without saying that once that bail money was paid, it wouldnt be seen again even if you were innocent, trying to get the bail money back would be a time-consuming ordeal. The principal shareholder paid a hundred silver yuan; he was originally a well-known figure in Xiyin City with money, power, and prestige, so this sum wasnt a significant loss for him. But the bail money that Deng Yifu was asked to pay was much more, amounting to a staggering five hundred silver yuan. He was just a minor shareholder, so why was the amount he had to pay five times that of the principal shareholders? The reason was simple; Deng Yifu was responsible for this escort mission. The problem was undeniable, but the principal shareholder could potentially be uninformed and kept in the dark.
This amount of money was truly distressing for Deng the escort head. Consider that an intermediate-level martial artist working in an escort agency might earn only twenty to thirty silver yuan a monthand the escort industry is one of high risk, for just that much in earnings. Even if he was still the deputy chief of Strong Crossbow Escort Bureau, it would take him two years of saving without spending a dime to umte such an amount. For the Deng Family Brothers working with Feng Jun, earning a monthly sry of eight silver yuan was considered quite an attractive package for an average high-rank martial warrior. Deng the escort head didnt earn a small amount of money, but he had two martial cultivator sons at home, debts from a former life. Just when his sons were finally earning money and after he had invested all his savings into the fleet, he also ended up deeply in debt.
Without any idents, he would break even in a year, but at present, he couldnt scrape together even a hundred silver yuan. He had toe up with the money no matter what. Currently, Deng was detained in the prefectural government office, the official government said, when he managed to get the money, thats when they would release himand even then, that wouldnt be a true release, but just bail. Lady Deng of the Escort Bureau was borrowing money from all over, and had barely managed to gather over two hundred by now. Unable to think of any other solution, she could only consider mortgaging the family estate to raise the rest. The Deng familys estate was not veryrge, just over an acre, but the residences in the city were still in high demand. ording to the current market, it should be worth four to five hundred silver yuan. Lady Deng approached a pawnshop, only to be offered eighty silver yuana mortifyingly low value for a live pledge. A dead pledge was somewhat more valuable, fetching one hundred and thirty silver yuan. Lady Deng nearly went mad with anger. So she had Deng Family Brothers friends and some agents from the brokerage house attempt to sell the family estate. Initially, there was interest at three hundred silver yuan, but Lady Deng hoped to sell for more. However, after half a day, a new offer came infor one hundred and forty silver yuan, not a yuan more. Such a price sh was more cutting than a blow to the waistit was downright bullying. Enraged, Lady Deng eximed that there would be a day of reckoning. If all three men of her family were to die off, she would have nothing to say, but otherwise, they would seek revenge for this slight! The person making the offer, introduced by an old friend of Escort Head Dengs, could only ry a message through that friend, Its not that Im heartless, but the Hall of Heroes approached me and insisted I not offer more than one hundred and forty silver yuan for your house. Shortly after, a representative from the Hall of Heroes arrived, wanting to buy the estate for one hundred and forty-five silver yuan. Offering merely an extra five yuan, the visitor made it clear, I can guarantee that nobody will pay more for your house.
The Hall of Heroes didntpletely dominate Xiyin, but those with the power to provoke them wouldnt interfere over such a trivial matter either. The two men Deng Lao Er encountered at the restaurantone a peripheral member of the Hall of Heroes, the other a confidant of a moneylenderwerent there by chance. After Escort Head Dengs mishap, the moneylender hadnt kicked him while he was down. The due date for the borrowed money hadnt arrived, and people in this realm cared much about their reputation, which valued even more than modern societys banks. Of course, the moneylender was also staying put because Escort Head Dengs two sons had started to earn money. The peripheral member of the Hall of Heroes who hade calling had his eyes set on the Deng family estate as well. The more Deng Lao Er heard, the angrier he became. He struck the man from Hall of Heroes with more than twenty yin yang ps, knocking out most of his teeth, Damn it, do you scoundrels really think you can covet the Deng familys property? Only then did the man realize he had been captured by none other than the second of the Deng family brothers. As the man tried to exin, Deng Lao Er waved his hand dismissively, Gag these two first, and lets head into the city! At the city gate, the guards saw the twenty or so robust men, all armed and looking formidable, and didnt dare to dy, promptly checking their identities. Spotting the waist token of the Yongyi Ducal Mansion Guard, the guards jumped with fright. After checking a dozen others and finding the same, they mustered up courage to inquire, What brings you here on this day? The men from the Princes Mansion lifted their chins, dismissing the question with a curt, None of your damn business! Relieved by this response, the guards breathed easy: these were indeed the Dukes men, and not imposters. As for the ten or so others, the guards couldnt be bothered to check. Two writhing sacks were tied to the backs of a couple of horses, which the guards chose to ignoreafter all, if these men dared to enter the city so boldly, they surely had nothing to fear from an inspection. Needless to say, the guards still had to report the urrence to their superiors. The Ducal Heir had just visited recently, and the Sage of the Prefecture had been especially attentive. It would be no different this time.
The city in the afternoon wasnt bustling, allowing the horses to pick up some speed. Though they couldnt gallop wildly in the city, the trot of over twenty horses on the cobblestone streets still conveyed a sense of a raging storm. Deng Lao Er led his men through the streets and alleys, soon arriving at the entrance of their family estate. The gates to the Deng estate were wide open, which wasnt because of the familys troubles. In such a society, households, except the homes of high officials and rich merchants, typically kept their gates open during the day. In fact, with the Deng family being small and not thriving, the front part of the estate was rented to several tenants to supplement the household ie, which meant the doors couldnt be shut. Most of the tenants were long-term renters. Seeing Deng Lao Er return with a troop, they hurriedly greeted him, Second young master, youre back? Deng Lao Er nodded, but before he could speak, angry shouts came from the back courtyard. His face changed, and he jumped off his horse and charged inside. Thats when the training of the Yongyi Ducal Mansion Guard showed. Seven or eight of them followed him, while others watched the horses, some jumped out to guard the back, and two more took to the rooftops to keep watch. Seeing their well-drilled actions, the tenants exchanged knowing nces: this was no small event. However, if the Deng family could protect their property, they, too, would be able to rent in peace. (The monthly ticket count is a bit low. Were midway through the monthwhos spotted their monthly ticket?) Chapter 279: 279 Regardless of Life or Death Chapter 279: Chapter 279 Regardless of Life or Death Deng Lao Er passed through the Moon Gate that connected the front and rear courtyards; as soon as he entered the rear courtyard, he heard someone speak coldly. The price today is one hundred and forty-three, if Ie tomorrow, it will be one hundred and forty-two Old Madam, if you dont care about Deng Yifus life and death, just drag it out. Lady Deng was so angry that her eyes were almost spitting fire. Suddenly, she saw someonee through the Moon Gate and couldnt help but rub her eyes, thinking she might be seeing things, Lao Er is it you? With a heart full of anger, but upon seeing his mother, Deng Lao Er couldnt help but soften, Its me, Mom, Im back. In the rear courtyard, aside from Uncle Shui, who was the gatekeeper, there were seven or eight rtives of the Deng Family, including four robust young men. Opposite them stood only three people: a skinny middle-aged man and two strappingds. But these mere three people were enough to oppressively suppress the Deng Familys presence, the reason being they had a primary level martial master among them. In the rear courtyard, where stone benches and tables were arranged, the skinny middle-aged man had one foot on the edge of a stone bench, exuding an air of smug arrogance that was as tant as it could be. He wanted to continue showing off, but suddenly seeing so many martial artists rush in from outside startled him. Once he heard that the neers were led by the second son of the Deng Family, disdain shed through his eyes. However, he didnt continue his braggadocio, knowing that doing so would mean facing a loss right there and then.
So he took his foot off the stone table and nced at Lady Deng, Old Madam, Ive already made myself clear. Its for you to decide whates next. After speaking, he headed towards the exit with his two men, while Lady Deng, upon seeing her son, had no mind to pay attention to these people. But how could Deng Lao Er let these three men just walk away? His face darkened, Stand right there! The middle-aged man stopped in his tracks, nced sideways at him with a derisive smile, Ah, the Second Young Master, eh? Your father Deng is still in the Prefectural Government Office prison; you should be dealing with serious matters. His side had only one primary level martial master, whereas the other party had two martial masters, yet his tone was brazen and unafraid. Deng Lao Er stared him down, speaking expressionlessly, The ce you just stepped on is where my father often dines. So what? the middle-aged man responded indifferently, I am Hei Xin from the Hall of Heroes, your father now dines in prison! Deng Lao Er ignored him and turned to his mother, Mom, are these three people invited by you? Although Lady Deng was advanced in years, her husband was Deng the escort leader, and she herself had a high-rank martial warriors cultivation level, having weathered many storms which made her much bolder than the average person; seeing the situation, she shook her head without hesitation, No, they came uninvited. Brother Tao, detain these people, Deng Lao Er said through gritted teeth, Anyone who resists, kill without mercy! The middle-aged mansplexion changed, Young man, are you Before he could finish, two men had already pounced on him. Brother Tao was an intermediate-level martial master; he shed a grin at the opposing primary level martial master, I have yet to ask for your esteemed name Mid-sentence, he moved, and the short sword at his waist already lunged toward the others chest. Guards from the Yongyi Ducal Mansion were never soft; their motto was to subdue an opponent with the least cost and swiftest action. The primary level martial master was not someone easy to squash; with a swing of his right hand, a short knife whizzed out from his waist to meet the attack, Almost simultaneously, his left hand reached towards his waist again, then he paused in shock: Damn it, wheres my bag of lime? He had far more experience in dirty fighting than the guards from the Princes Mansion. There was no helping it; one who mingles in the streets has got to have an edge. However, frustratingly, he was here at the Deng Family residence to bully the weak and old today, and he had been instructed not to use any underhanded tactics as Deng Yifu was somewhat respected in the martial worldit was better to simply overpower them with a straightforward approach.
So, before he came, he left several dishonorablebat tricks at home, lest he couldnt control himself. But now, he was facing an extremely deadly opponent who was also a minor realm higher, and he was well aware that he was up against a formidable enemy. He employed all his techniques in retaliation and was on high alert, momentarily forgetting: he hadnt brought certain shady equipment. In a high-stakes duel, theres no room for distraction, especially when ones cultivation level is already lesser than the opponents. Brother Tao might havecked skill in underhanded fights, but his ability to exploit weaknesses was top-notch. As soon as his short sword lightly touched the short knife, it followed through with half a circle and shot towards the enemys face.
Seeing the short knifeing to the rescue, Brother Tao spun around, swinging his elbow horizontally while his short sword plunged into the opponents right shoulder socket. Landing a hit, he then targeted the others left shoulder socket; recalling the mans earlier suspicious action at his waist, his short sword followed suit, slicing off the opponents left arm, leaving only a bit of skin and flesh attached. All of this may sound slow, but in actuality, it happened in just four or five seconds. In the blink of an eye, all three unwee guests were captured, with the highest-ranked martial artist among them losing an arm. The middle-aged man, however, refused to admit defeat. Pinned to the ground, he still shouted loudly, Ye Family brat, you dare toy hands on me, Hei Xin, Lord Yun wont let you off! Hei Xin had quite a reputation in the Hall of Heroes; although he was only a Martial Artist of the initial level, he was known for his strategic mind and was dubbed the Second Military Advisor. He was deeply trusted by the hall master and could easilymand the martial masters within the hall. Deng Lao Er originally couldnt be bothered with him, but upon hearing these words, he stepped forward and stomped down, causing a light crack as Hei Xins left leg was instantly broken, the white bone jutting out through the flesh. You still dare to kick someone, Deng Lao Er snorted coldly, and then lifting his head, he smiled at his mother, Mom, Im back. With me and Big Brother here, you dont have to worry about a thing. A few young men at Lady Dengs side, two of whom were nephews from her maiden family and two others were beneficiaries of the Deng family heads generosity. Their cultivation levels were not very impressive, and they came today merely to bolster their courage. Seeing the people from the Hall of Heroes taken down, they wanted to step in and kick the enemy while they were down, but the people Deng Lao Er brought with him were fierce and murderous, and everyone hesitated to approach. One who could be considered a cousin spoke up with surprise tinged with dissatisfaction, Lao Er, why did you onlye back now? Deng Lao Er just smiled at him before turning to his mother, Mom, why didnt you send a message to Zhige? Lady Deng nced at him and replied with resignation, They all said that Yongyi Duke went to trouble your principals family, and the Prefectural Government Office sent people over. I thought if you two could be lucky enough to escape, that would be enough. How could I dare to let youe back? Heh, Deng Lao Er chuckled before turning to nce at someone, Brother Tao, do you have five hundred silver dors on you?
Nope, Brother Tao shook his head, thinking who would be so foolish to carry something so heavy on them. But I do have gold. On a normal day, he wouldnt have so much money, at least not on his person. This time, since he was apanying the Princely Heir, someone had given the Princely Heir a gift, and as a subordinate, he was able to share in the spoils. Consider it a loan from me, Deng Lao Er said decisively, rather than troubling two masters with one issue, could Brother Tao make a trip to the Prefectural Government Office and fetch my old man out Can you manage? He had been following Feng Jun and knew that the Divine Doctor was generous. Even if the Divine Doctor didnt care, his and Big Brothers monthly sry was sixteen pieces of silver; a few years would be enough to repay it in truth, many of the gifts given by the Divine Doctor could easily be sold for a lot of money. What Brother Tao thought was that this man mixed with an Immortal, so he had to sell him this face. Even if he genuinely couldnt, he could still get reimbursed by the Princely Heir, so he nodded with a smile, Why even mention it between us brothers? Alright, leave it to me. Lady Deng couldnt understand why an Intermediate Level Martial Warrior would be so kind to a High-Rank Martial Warrior. However, she still spoke out to scold, Do you have no sense, Lao Er? Hes your father; you should go and fetch him yourself! Fetch him back? That would be letting them off too cheaply, Deng Lao Er sneered, I wont show my face, I actually want to see how much of the five hundred silver dors they are willing to cough up! Lady Deng was even more puzzled, What do you mean by that? Oh right why didnt Big Brothere back? Big Brother is still in Zhige. I came back to handle some matters, Deng Lao Er replied nonchntly, Oh, I havent introduced him yet. This is Brother Tao, the capable guard of the Yongyi Ducal Mansions Princely Heir. Brother Tao stepped forward and gave a salute, I have seen the Lady. The Princely Heir of Yongyi Duke? Lady Dengs eyes immediately widened in shock, Didnt you all go to oh, were the rumors wrong? Hmm, Brother Tao nodded expressionlessly, thinking to himself that the rumors were not just wrong, they missed the mark by a longshot and then some
Right after that, he took another Martial Artist and rode straight for the Prefectural Government Office, while the others either took up positions inside the house or started forming defensive arrays, quickly securing the Deng family courtyard. In about an hour or so, Brother Tao returned with Deng Yifu. Deng Yifu, the family head, hadnt suffered much in prison since he was a figure with connections across the world and had a small reputation among both the legal and the underworld circles. The prison head was harsh but didnt dare to torment him too much. Of course, a certain haggard appearance was inevitable, and he smelled so foul that people wanted to cover their noses from a distance. The fact that he got out so quickly wasrgely thanks to the waist token of the Yongyi Ducal Mansion Guard that Brother Tao carried. The official responsible for criminal cases, upon seeing five pieces of gold, was reluctant to release Deng Yifu promptly, hemming and hawing, clearly looking for some extra benefit. Without saying another word, Brother Tao pped the waist token on the table, Just say it, how much do you want? The official, aware that the Princely Heir of the Yongyi Duke had recently been in Qingning Prefecture, hesitated for a moment before reluctantly creating a receipt. Still, Brother Tao found the officials reaction somewhat amusing, Five pieces of gold leaves he really dared to take them. A man dies for money; birds die for food, Deng Yifu said with augh. On the way back, he had already got a rough understanding of the situation in Zhige. Although he was unaware of anything concerning the Immortal, there was no doubt that the Divine Doctor his sons were following was an extraordinary person, one even the Yongyi Dukes Princely Heir had to yield to. It also made him feel justified about helping Lang Zhen in the past. He was filthy but made no hurry to wash up. Instead, he grabbed somerge tbreads, rolled them with meat, and wolfed them down hungrily. While eating, he also mumbled through his mouthful, Everyone, get ready. The reason I got into trouble this time is because the County Soldiers colluded with the Hall of Heroes That Young Master Yun is likely toe attacking.
Chapter 280: 280 Roaring Tiger in the City Chapter 280: Chapter 280 Roaring Tiger in the City Martial Master Dengs warning was timely. His words had not even passed two minutes when someone responsible for the lookout came running madly, reporting the appearance of unidentified martial cultivators outside thepound, who appeared to be people from the martial world, gathering in number. Martial Master Deng immediately ordered the doors to be closed, while ncing at Brother Tao, Have you brought the Ming Di? Brother Tao nodded and replied with no small amount of pride, I have the Tiger Roar Arrow. The Hall of Heroes reacted with incredible speed. Within seven or eight minutes, over a hundred people had gathered outside the Deng Family estate, with more continuously streaming toward the location. Among these people, martial artists were the majority, but there were also two junior martial masters. One of them shouted loudly, Martial Master Deng, your esteemed self has returned home. Where are the Hall of Heroes Second Military Advisor and the Yin Yang de? Deng Yifu propelled his body up to the rooftop, and while voraciously tearing into a tbread, he burst outughing, These two people you speak of, I do not know at all. However, we did catch some thieves who dared to intrude during daylight. Hearing this, the mans expression darkened and he shouted loudly, Deng, I respect you as an elder, dont push your luck. You think youre enough? Martial Master Deng looked at him scornfully, continuing to eat his tbread. Soon after, an intermediate-level martial artist arrived. The man was stout with broad shoulders and a thick waist, had stubby eyebrows and squinty eyes, and carried the powerful aura of someone from the martial world, unmistakably of the antagonist type. The crowd greeted him in various ways; some called him Second Master, while others hailed him as Second Dragon Head.
Having apprised himself of the situation, Second Master looked up at Martial Master Deng on the rooftop and shouted, Deng Yifu, if you know whats good for you,e down and open the door quietly. Otherwise, once we break in, we wont be so polite as we are now! Martial Master Deng snorted coldly, Deng has been in the martial world for thirty years and has never surrendered without a fight. Second Masters brows furrowed, and he raised his voice again, Then first hand over our military advisor and the Yin Yang de. I might then consider sparing you. Kid, Martial Master Deng roared withughter, looking up to the sky, When I was walking in the martial world, you were still drinking milk. And now you dare talk about sparing me? Truly shameless. Within this illustrious city, I really want to see what you can do. Second Master was so angry that his face turned red and his neck swelled. He waved his hand decisively, Boys, attack! Swift and decisive! Swift and decisive meant that casualties were no longer a concern. In the prominent city, for a gang to act so brazenly was extraordinary audacity. Just then, another figure climbed onto the roof and shot an arrow into the sky, which immediately elicited a deep, resonant howl in the air. A signal arrow? Second Master sneered dismissively, then raised his voice again, Boys, dont be afraid, no one wille. Who in Xiyin City would dare to challenge the Hall of Heroes? He had organized people toe here after receiving the news of Deng Yifus release from prison and learning that the Second Military Advisor had not returned, specifically to inquire while conveniently luring the local constables away to facilitate their actions. However, some thugs recognized the significance of the signal arrow and murmured in low voices, Damn the Tiger Roar Arrow? Signal arrows originated in the military and were generally used for alerts or seeking reinforcements. Later, the technology spread and became widespread among themon folk, even hunters going into the mountains would use signal arrows tomunicate and coordinate. In cities, signal arrows were rarely used. If the sound of a signal arrow went up, the official government must respond. Generally speaking, there were only two reasons for signal arrows in a city. First, it was a call for help from someone of high status; second, the entire city was facing grave danger, and it was a way of raising the rm. Of course, theres also a third possibility, involving troublesome children pranking, but the governments retribution would teach them what it meant not to court death. Unfortunately for Second Master, he had never served in the military and did not know that aside from signaling rm and calling for help, signal arrows also signified the intent to strike. The Tiger Roar Arrow served this very purpose, generally to inform allied troops C were about to attack. Second Master was unaware, but there were quite a few brothers in the hall who understood, although their ranks were not high enough for their opinions to count. Even those with the right to suggest were worried about being disciplined by Second Master on the grounds of cowardice in the face of the enemy. So, there were those who charged in quickly, those who charged slowly, and those who rushed too fast and fell to the ground.
After firing the Tiger Roar Arrow, those within the Deng family estate were ready for a bloody fight, clearly signaling to the citys arrest officers: Were about toe to blows. The next moment, they demonstrated just what a fight was as the enemy approached the gate. More than a dozen figures suddenly appeared on the wall, each holding a crossbow, drawing and shooting. Upon seeing this, Second Master gasped in shock, Damn, they really dared to strike. In the city, crossbows were regted. In conflicts between vigorous social groups, they werentmonly used, and even if they were, they typically targeted less vital areas with the main goal of debilitating the opponent rather than killing.
Even schoolgirls knew that one should not kill in the city; it was of no concern if it happened in the wilds. However, the dukes guards had no such reservations. They were ustomed to regarding everything with contempt, and as they were defending the estate and had fired the Tiger Roar Arrow, they werepletely unconcerned aboutmitting murder in public. Moreover, these guards were all experts in martial arts, proficient with bow and horse, aiming from dozens of meters away, their arrows always hit their markeither the throat, chest, or even the face, but curiously never aimed at the legs. After two rounds of archery, more than twenty peopley on the ground, some were still struggling, while others had breathed theirst. Seeing this, the Second Masters eyes almost burst with fury, Bastards, to actually deal deadly blows! Fetch the bows and arrows! Before his words fell, an arrow shot rapidly towards his chest, which he diverted with a wave of his hand axe, his arm trembling ever so slightly. It was Brother Tao who had found him hopping around and couldnt stand it any longer, so with a flick of his hand, he sent an arrow flying towards him. Second Master was on the verge of exploding with rage, This is a rebellion Go report to the First Master to request the assistance of the County Soldiers in capturing the traitors. As he saw a hundred or so men hastily withdraw, Deng the Escorts eyebrows furrowed, Brother Tao, isnt it time to reveal your identity now? It was clear that the Hall of Heroes had yet to learn they were battling the Yongyi Dukes guards, or else, they wouldnt dare to attack even if they were lent the courage to do so. They are not worthy, Brother Tao snorted disdainfully, The Duke is known for his valour, and if his name ispelled to be revealed by such vermin of the city, it would indeed be a great shame and humiliation. Brother Tao was called to the Prefectural Government Office to bring back Deng the Escort, and shing his Waist Token was a matter of course, as he was acting within official procedures. But what were these people in front of him? A ragtag bunch of idlers who bullied the innocentdid such a mob deserve to see his Waist Token? While speaking, he raised his hand and released another Tiger Roar Arrow, then dered in a deep voice, Gentlemen, are you ready to charge with iron and blood?
In fact, the first Tiger Roar Arrow had already been spotted by the arrest officer of West City. His location was just a little over a mile from where Ming Di had been, and on seeing it, he was immediately taken aback, Tiger Roar Arrow Why is it being sounded within the city? A nearby constable spoke up, Just now, I saw quite a few from the Hall of Heroes heading there; it seems they are causing trouble. These damned rascals are getting bolder, the arrest officer cursed angrily, to dare to gather and attack within the city. I will certainly report this to the Sage of the Prefecture Never mind, thats a matter for South City, let Mr. Liang handle it. After a bout of shouting and killing, an eerie silence ensued. The arrest officer was deep in thought when he suddenly saw two fast horsesing from the front, the one leading was South Citys arrest officer Liang. Pale-faced, upon seeing the arrest officer of West City, Liang shouted from afar, Brother Qin, save me, there are ruffians in South City attacking the homes of civilians, and I beg for your assistance. I have official duties to attend to, Officer Qin replied coldly, South City is not my jurisdiction, and I dare not overstep my authority. Liang had arrived on horseback, and speaking in a low voice said, There are thugs attacking the Yongyi Dukes guards, and if there are casualties, arent you afraid of impeachment? The Yongyi Dukes guards? Officer Qin was astonished, That was Alright, how could such brazen viins exist in Xiyin City? Upon hearing this, Liangs face flushed with embarrassment, and in a low voice, he said, Brother Qin, this is no joke. Are you implying that West City is as pure as a white lotus, without a single fault to find? Of course, West City is in perfect order, Officer Qin retorted without mincing words. However, he didnt dare to pursue this topic and snorted coldly, If you want me to go to South City, have the Chief Arrestor speak to me. Liang replied coldly, The Magistrate has decreed, disperse the onlookers, capture the criminals. Capture the criminals? Officer Qin looked at him with profound interest.
Seeing that gaze, Liang straightened his heart and spoke the in truth, The Hall of Heroes has nothing to do with me, and this time theyve blindfolded themselves by offending someone they shouldnt have Do you understand now? Upon hearing this, Officer Qin felt relieved, took his five constables, and joined forces with Liangs people, totaling more than ten in number, and rushed towards the Deng Family residence. As the second Tiger Roar Arrow sounded, they quickened their steps, almost reaching their destination when they abruptly saw a chaotic throng of hundreds running towards them, followed by the thunder-like sound of horse hooves. It turned out that during the Hall of Heroes second attack, each man had taken wooden boards as shields, but to their surprise, as they approached the Deng residence, the gate swung open abruptly, and six or seven martial masters burst out, creating arge open space. Immediately after, a group of fine steeds charged out, their riders wielding long spears and sabres, sweeping through the stunned rabble like a raging tempest, causing a horrific scene of blood and flesh flying. In such a confined space, a charge would not be very effective against official troops, but these vibrant members of social organizations, mostly a disorderly crowd used to bullying civilians, had never seen such an array before. They threw away their weapons and turned to run. Two martial masters, relying on their Cultivation Levels, tried to resist, but were quickly cut down. Just as Officer Qin and Liang were about to be dispersed by the crowd, someone shouted loudly, The Magistrate has arrived, defying orders will be met with death! (To be updated, summoning for monthly tickets.) Chapter 281: 281 Candid and In-depth Communication Chapter 281: Chapter 281 Candid and In-depth Communication The Sage of the Prefecture came a littlete, but he had sought the Judicial Commissioner, and together they mobilized five hundred County Soldiers before rushing over. A regr military force, let alone energetic social organizations like the Hall of Heroes, even the guards of Yongyi Duke Mansion wouldnt dare to act rashlyafter all, just consider those hundred archers, who were the nightmare of any cavalry. The County Soldiers arrived and promptly suppressed the unrest, executing more than twenty people on the spot and capturing over two hundred. Of course, those they arrested were all from the Hall of Heroes or a few onlookers, but definitely none from the Deng Familys side. Afterward, the Sage of the Prefecture and the Judicial Commissioner warmly greeted the civilians harassed by the thugs and expressed their regret for theirte arrival. Actually, the Magistrate felt somewhat wronged; he had heard the night before that the Princely Heir of Yongyi had lost to the mysterious figure of Mount Zhige, and that individual might very well be an Immortal. The Magistrate also wanted to make contact with the Immortal, but having passed the age of fanciful dreams, he knew better than to act rashlythe Immortal didnt even fear the Ducal Heir, so why would he care about the orders of a mere magistrate? What he had not anticipated was that the Immortal had a local from Xiyin as an attendant, whose father had been arrested. Deng Yifus imprisonment was the doing of some people within the Judicial Commissioners office and the County Soldiers, having nothing to do with the Magistrate himself. He only became aware of the situation today due to someone in the justice department who had not been bribed. The man hadined to his colleagues that it was outrageous how Yongyi sent just two guards to take Deng Yifu away.
This reached the Magistrates ears right away, making him wonder, why would the guards of Yongyi appear in Xiyin City at this time? He, as the distinguished Sage of the Prefecture, had too many concerns to track everything, but after casually inquiring, he suddenly realized: it turned out that the man who was smuggling weapons days ago had both his sons in Zhige County, serving that mysterious person? The Magistrate was well aware that after the Princely Heir of Yongyi had been defeated in Zhige County, the Dukes guards must havee to protect someone because of Deng Yifus two sons. Thinking he had indirectly offended the Immortal, he felt quite apprehensive and immediately summoned the Judicial Commissioner, bursting into a tirade. The Judicial Commissioner, a bit slower in getting news than him, had also received updates from Zhige County. Now, hearing that the guards of Yongyi had intervened on behalf of the Deng Family, he turned pale. Subsequently, they both received news of the Hall of Heroes rallying their forces and immediately dispatched constables to crack down on them, while also hastening to assemble the County Soldiersboth were very concerned for their own safety. However, as a result, their response was dyed, and by the time they arrived, Yongyis guards had already started their counterattack. Of course, it wasnt toote. Anyter and Xiyin City might have been plunged into chaos, making the situation far worse, its severity unpredictable. After suppressing the people of the Hall of Heroes, the Magistrate also learned that it was Deng Lao Er, the second son of the Deng Family, who had returned with reinforcements. Thus, he summoned the other party to meet, intending to extend his greetings. However, Deng Lao Er bluntly refused: No meeting! This attitude he had also learned from Feng Jun; the Divine Doctor always carried himself arrogantly, treating everyone equally and never easily kowtowing to anyone. Deng Lao Er greatly admired this demeanor. Hearing that the Sage of the Prefecture summoned him, he immediately became annoyed, He wants to see me, and Im just supposed to go? Who does he think he is If he wants to see me, let hime in himself! When the Magistrate heard this, he felt somewhat helpless. Annoyed at being snubbed, but alsomenting his own inability to change the situation: Indeed, who would dare to disrespect the follower of an Immortal when even the sons of a prime minister are of the seventh rank? There he was, still a Magistrate despite his advanced age, having to personally visit a young manit was quite embarrassing to think about. Fortunately, Elder Deng, knowing how the world works, volunteered to fetch the rebellious son. After all, his two sons had joined an extraordinary figure, but the Deng Family still needed to live in Xiyin City. Wouldnt it be troublesome if they incurred thesting ire of the Sage of the Prefecture, possibly leading to petty acts of sabotage? In short, being proud has its limits, as boasting under the heavens can bring misfortune, and a pnquin is meant to be shouldered by menthis is the proper order of things. Deng Lao Er dared not defy his father, so he was dragged out by Elder Deng to meet the Sage of the Prefecture. The Sage having saved face, became even more amiable and presented a bottle of Foundation Establishment Pill, encouraging him to cultivate diligently and to serve the country in the future.
Although the Foundation Establishment Pill was not as valuable as the Meridian Opening Pill, it was still quite precious and precisely suited Deng Lao Ers cultivation levelthe gift was not insubstantial. Deng Lao Er thanked the Sage, but did not let the matter rest, solemnly stating that his father, who had been upright his whole life, could not possibly be involved in smuggling weapons, and he was under great pressure now that he had been saddled with such a reputation. This meant that no matter how many gifts were given, it wouldnt be enough if he didnt clear his name. However, the event had nothing to do with the Sage, who would have rified this even without being asked, so he unhesitatingly waved his hand to the side, This matter was the doing of the Judicial Commissioner, and I had no knowledge of it.
Indeed, he betrayed his teammate that directly, without any disguise. ` In fact, the Sage of the Prefecture and the Judicial Commissioner usually dont see eye to eye. The Imperial Court established the position of Judicial Commissioner not just as an assistant to the Magistrate, but essentially as a means to check and bnce the Magistrates power. The rtionship between Qingning Prefectures Magistrate and Judicial Commissioner was also notably poor, something even the Deng Family was well aware of. They even knew that the Hall of Heroes rise to power was somewhat enabled by the Judicial Commissioners indulgence. Seeing that the Magistrate had betrayed him, the Judicial Commissioner didnt get angry but candidly admitted, I was the one who erred in this matter. However, the main reason was my attempt to ingratiate myself with Yongyi Duke, which led others to hoodwink me into targeting the Deng Family. As for who fooled him? Two minor characters, Xiao Yun from the Hall of Heroes and Colonel Zhao of the County Soldiers. With the Judicial Commissioner speaking so bluntly, Deng Lao Er couldnt say much but simply gave him a nce and nodded slightly. If you think it has nothing to do with you, then lets leave it at that. What kind of crap is that? The Judicial Commissioner became anxious, Little Deng, I dont have much of a connection with the Hall of Heroes. Ive only slept with a few women and wooed some local gangs to keep the Sage of the Prefecture busy so he wouldnt always be after me. Upon hearing this, the Sage of the Prefecture flew into a rage, Only slept with a few women? The Hall of Heroes has given you at least a thousand taels of Gold, smuggled goods for you, and suppressed your rivals You call this nothing much of a connection? The Judicial Commissioner scoffed at him, If you put it that way, it makes no sense. Do you want me to air your dirtyundry? In short, that afternoon, the various parties had a thorough and honest exchange. After the exchange, Deng Lao Er felt like he was in a bad way, his values shaken to their core. Deng Yifu, having roamed the martial world for much of his life, had seen too much of human nature and wasnt particrly bothered.
He was more concerned about his sons fortunes, You and your brother are truly blessed to have met such a benefactor I felt like I was at my wits end, but as soon as you came back, the situation experienced a drastic change. On hearing this, Deng Lao Er couldnt help feeling a bit inted with pride. To earn his fathers heartfelt approval was the dream of every young man, though he still restrained himself and said, It was all thanks to Brother Wolfs introduction. In the end, its your credit. As they were speaking, a guard from the Dukes Mansion rushed in, The County Soldiers have decimated the Hall of Heroes headquarters. Yun Hao, their leader, has fled with his family. The Magistrate and Judicial Commissioner have ordered a manhunt throughout Qingning Prefecture. They want him alive or his body if hes dead. Upon hearing this, Deng Yifu nced at his son and sighed, Ah, what a pity we cant take that wretch to see the Divine Doctor now. The goons of the Hall of Heroes had offended the Divine Doctor and also Lang Zhen. If they could capture Yun Hao and deliver him to Zhige, it would bring great prestige to Deng Yifu. Deng Lao Er also realized his father quite wished to get close to the Divine Doctor, so he said with a mysterious smile, Dad, dont worry. This time I came back, I rmended you to the Divine Doctor, to do some tasks for him. Oh? Deng Yifus eyebrows rose, asking with interest, What tasks? At that moment, a figure shed init was the Judicial Commissioner, who came in hastily, frowning, Elder Deng, Second Young Master, Ive just heard that the scoundrel Yun Hao has escaped Damn, we didnt catch him. Deng Yifu remained silent, while Deng Lao Er spokezily, Who knows if he ran away on his own, or if someone let him go? He still has a lot of dirt on me, the Judicial Commissioner said as he continuously bowed, wearing an awkward smile, Second Young Master, can you stop being capricious, please? None of us wanted him to escape, right? I didnt want him to escape, but you, ha, Deng Lao Er sneered, speaking bluntly, I really dont know what you think. Thats why Im seeking you out, the Judicial Commissioner spoke seriously, Im hoping the Divine Doctor can make a move to help capture this man. The Divine Doctor might be an Immortal, but he couldnt say that outright. Anyway, he believed the other party would understand.
Deng Lao Er had no interest in helping him, He surely cant escape Qingning Prefecture. You better find a way yourself, Judicial Commissioner. The Judicial Commissioner became anxious. Donghua Country had many deste ces, and once Yun Hao left Xiyin City, he would really be hard to catch, Even if not for me, you should consider your own family. He will surely hold a grudge against you. Many hold a grudge against my family, Deng Lao Er scoffed coldly, My fathers lifetime reputation has been ruined. To use the Divine Doctors words thats character copse, yeah. Alright, alright, its on me, the Judicial Commissioner said helplessly, shaking his head as he pulled out a stack of golden leaves, Here are ten taels of Gold. Will you ept this as an apology? Deng Lao Er gave him a sidelong nce, frowning, You think this is about money? The Judicial Commissioner let out a sigh and pulled another thick stack of golden leaves from his robe, Fifty taels Lets close this chapter and forget about it, okay? Deng Lao Er was just about to speak with a cold smile when Deng Yifu snatched the two stacks of golden leaves, Thats my son, what did I just tell you? To spared people when its possible'' The Judicial Commissioner was stunned for a moment before he forced a dryugh, Elder Deng, youre sensible after all. Can you please bring this up with the Divine Doctor? I cant decide this, Deng Yifu shook his head, his face expressionless, The Divine Doctor just tasked me with some errands, so I need to show some results first ` Chapter 282: 282: A Hundred Zhang Innate Chapter 282: A Hundred Zhang Innate After Yun Haos escape, under the fierce crackdown of the Prefectural Government Office, the once-dominant Hall of Heroes in Xiyin City crumbled to dust. However, the whereabouts of Yun, the head of the household, had since vanished from everyones sight. The Deng Family father and son epted fifty taels of Gold from the Judicial Commissioner but didnt even bother contacting the Divine Doctor, instead idling around Xiyin City all day long. The Judicial Commissioner could hardly bear it anymore and sent a friend of Deng Lao Er to urge them on, Are you not doing your job after taking the money? Deng Lao Er shot back with a single sentence, After taking the money, I didnt bother him anymore Does that still count as not doing the job? Upon hearing this response, the Judicial Commissioner was stunned for a long time before finally sighing deeply, Today Ive truly learned what it feels like to have someone renege on a debt. Though he had been anxiously iming he wanted to catch Yun Hao, in reality, he might not have truly wanted to find him. The rtionship between Yun Hao and him was just tooplicated, a tangle of gratitude and grudges, making it hard to say who really owed whom. What he genuinely wanted was to seize the opportunity to curry favor with the Immortal, but unfortunately, the Deng family father and son were too unreliable, taking money without doing the job. What he didnt know was that even the messenger secretly took pleasure in his misfortune: serve you right, its finally your turn to get a taste of it.
In fact, the Deng father and son were notpletely neglectful of their duties; within a few days, they had thoroughly visited every shop of the Gu Family, and to avoid raising suspicions, they even visited many unrted ces. The Gu Familys various businesses seemed unaffected on the surface, operating normally, but a closer examination revealed that they were in a state of rxed exterior but tight internal control. Deng Lao Da was quite adept at this kind of intelligence-gathering work. After careful analysis, he said to his son, The Gu Family has lost their will to fight. You can go back to Mount Zhige now; Dad can handle things here. Deng Lao Er had considerable confidence in his father, so he took two protectors from the Yongyi Duke Mansion and traveled day and night back to Mount Zhige. Upon approaching the courtyard gate, he discovered to his astonishment that the ce had be somewhat foreign to him. The unfamiliar part wasnt the environment, but the people. After his departure, Big Head Zheng had hurried over and temporarily reced his position. At the same time, Second Young Master Yu, apanied by a middle-aged man, had also moved into Feng Juns courtyard. Aside from these three, there was one more person in the courtyardit was none other than Brother Bao from Lord Beiyuan Mansion. Deng Lao Er was quite perplexed by this and quietly asked his elder brother, Will all these people be responsible for the Night Patrol? Deng Lao Da gave a sinct response, Even if they dont do the Night Patrol, there are others to help guard. His words were absolutely true. Since Feng had defeated the Yongyi Duke and Lord Beiyuan in battle, the Yu Family swiftly sent more people over. Currently, there were nearly thirty Yu Family Members around Mount Zhige. Yu Zhengqing hadnte, but his orders had: the personnel here were to be directed by Second Young Master Yu. Before that battle, Second Young Master Yu and Feng Jun had been at odds, but curiously, after the fight was over, he ostentatiously moved into Feng Juns courtyard to reside. This led many to specte whether the Divine Doctor had received any aid from the Yu Family during that battle. Regardless, now that Second Young Master Yu was in charge on behalf of the Yu Family, after moving into the courtyard, the Yu Family Members would naturally help strengthen the defenses. Even the hired High-Rank Martial Masters from the CheMa Trading Company felt somewhat unruly, thinking that if they couldnt stay in that courtyard, that was fine, but they still had to help patrol it at night. The most frustrating part was having to be deferential to others while helping out. They even had a quarrel with the Tian Family Disciples over this, as the Tian Family Members said they couldnt get too close to the courtyard. This sparked a bacsh: Were helping voluntarily, and you still haveints? Forget it, Im not serving you. Jianghu men paid a lot of attention to such matters. They didnt mind hardships or bloodshed, living for the thrill of friendship and enmity. In the words of Jack Ma, as aborer, one cannot let their heart be wronged. Nheless, the Tian and Yu Families were after all closely allied, so the Tian Family Disciples didnt argue with them and simply took them to the riverbank to see the traces left from that days battle.
A ton of explosives, still bound by the Immortal Array, left a crater that one could only imagine being about four to five meters deep with a diameter of over fifty meters. Moreover, within two hundred meters of the surroundings, no nt life could survive. Upon seeing this scene, even the most stubborn Martial Masters had to keep silent. Brother Bao arrived a bitter and rushed to the scene as soon as he did. After witnessing it, he cried out with a desire to live in Feng Juns courtyard, offering to take on all the tasks within, despite them being onerous. Feng Jun didnt need him to take over all the chores, but after interacting with Lord Beiyuan, he appreciated how rare a personality like Brother Baos was among the nobility.
So, as an exception, the Divine Doctor took Brother Bao in, assigning him to help patrol the courtyardwhen it was time for his night shift, he couldnt expect special treatment, or else hed have to move out. Brother Bao rarely experienced such hardships, yet he truly persevered. Generally, when it was his turn for the Night Patrol, his entourage would coordinate from outside the courtyard. When Deng Lao Er heard this, he suddenly remembered something, Did Brother Bao bring the Seven-Color Ribbon Grass this time? I brought it, Deng Lao Daughed, his eyes lighting up, Its really so beautiful. I want to see, Deng Lao Er stood up and walked towards Feng Juns room, This trip to Xiyin was quite long; ran into some issues Ill tell you about itter. Dont go, Deng Lao Da grabbed his brother, speaking in a low voice, The Divine Doctor is in seclusion You wont be able to see the seven-colored ribbon grass anymore. What? Deng Lao Ers mouth hung open in surprise, staying stunned for a good while before asking incredulously, Dont tell me hes already eaten the ribbon grass? Is it so strange? Deng Lao Da gazed nkly at his brother, his eyes full of confusion. Er, Deng Lao Er was at a loss for words, wanting to say, dont you know, it hasnt been long since the Divine Doctor advanced to High-Rank Martial Master, how could he possibly be challenging the Innate level so soon? But then he thought about it, that is the Divine Doctor, maybe even an Immortal. When we met him half a year ago, he was only a low-rank Martial Master. Now making a breakthrough to Innate It seemed somewhat understandable. Yet, even as he tried to convince himself, the sense of loss he felt was something he couldnt simply shake off. Was this the disparity? The gap between ordinary people and a peerless genius? Deng Lao Da noticed that his younger brothers mood was a bit off, seemingly entering a dangerous mindset, so he quickly gave him a tug, Lao Er, look. Deng Lao Er lifted his head to see Second Young Master Yu and his attendant walking over, looking at Feng Juns bedroom in a thoughtful manner.
This is He felt a bit puzzled, about to turn back when he suddenly heard someone outside say, Open up, its me. The voice was clearly Brother Baos, I caught a swordfish, weighing sixty jin, enough for us to enjoy a good meal Ever since Feng Jun began his seclusion, Brother Bao had be somewhat restless. He wandered around Mount Zhige, initially wanting to find a good rock but identally hunted a fragrant deer and brought it back for everyone to share. After that, his hunting desire became uncontroble. He would run around during the day, only returning at dusk. Today, having caught arge swordfish was quite an achievement. These carnivorous creatures are known for their delicious meat, which is also highly nutritional and considered a precious tonic food by martial artists, the bigger the size, the more valuable. A sixty-jin swordfish could easily sell for over a dozen silver yuan without any problem. Hearing this, even Second Young Master Yus face showed a hint of a smile the dish should be very much to Feng Juns taste. Feng Jun was in seclusion recently, but not inplete istion. If he got hungry, he woulde out to eat, then go back to continue his cultivation. A little disturbance in the courtyard would not bother him. Before the middle-aged man apanying the Second Young Master could speak, his eyes widened, and he grabbed him, sprinting out, Run! The Deng Family Brothers didnt react in time, unaware of what was happening, when they heard a loud bang as the roof of Feng Juns bedroom suddenly exploded, the bricks and stone flying chaotically. Holy shit, Deng Lao Er stared dumbfounded at the scene, Another explosion? Among the scattered stones, a figure suddenly shot up into the sky, soaring more than three hundred meters high before stabilizing, then began to slowly descend, like an Immortal descending from the heavens.
The Deng Family Brothers were hit on the head by flying stones, disoriented for a moment. The Yu Family members reacted quickly, rushing into the security room and avoiding the st. Thankfully, this explosion was directed upwards; only the roof was blown off, with the jade tiles shattered to pieces, while the walls of the jade house remained intact. So the Yu Family members who took shelter inside the room were mostly unharmed. Still, the ss of the security room was mostly shattered. Nevertheless, what Yu Changqing cared about wasnt this. Looking up at the sky in shock, he gasped, A hundred meters in Innate Does it really exist? When a High-Rank Martial Master breaks through to the Innate level, a powerful gust is known to apany it. Although this ismon knowledge, because the cultivator shouldnt be disturbed by external forces during the breakthrough, its best to use an enclosed room and let it be destroyed during the process. This powerful gust wont harm the person breaking through, but its something others nearby need to be wary of. Thats why Martial Cultivators preparing to ascend to the Innate level must take the necessary precautions. Firstly, they need a protector to prevent disturbances that might cause the breakthrough to fail. Secondly, once the breakthrough seeds, protectors must retreat promptly to avoid idental injury. However, due to differences in the Dharma practiced, some Martial Cultivators gust is directed upwards into the sky when they break through, which is much safer. Many current Cultivation Techniques have methods for directing the gust into the sky. Yet, for most Martial Cultivators aspiring to reach the Innate level, this secret technique is as useful as a chicken ribunnecessary and a waste of time and focus. As long as they can break through, what does it matter where the gust is directed? Within this context, theres a saying that if the gust is sent upwards, the one breaking through can be swept into the sky, varying in height from several meters to dozens, with the highest recorded being a hundred meters.
Chapter 283: 283 Chapter 283: 283 As the elders say, the higher you fly when breaking into the Innate realm, the greater the potential of that Innate expert. It is said that Wu Yixiao, the Sword Master who proved his way through martial arts, soared ny-nine feet into the sky when he broke through to the Innate realm. However, generally speaking, this should be categorized as a legend; once people are airborne, who can really distinguish between a hundred and ny-nine feet? After Sword Master Wu Yixiao, there were martial cultivators who flew up several feet during their breakthrough to the Innate stage, with the highest said to be twenty or thirty feet. What was witnessed by all was that those who flew higher did indeed have greater potential. But no matter how great the potential, it must be grown into. Innate experts with a reputation in recent decades, like those known as Soul Capture Spikes and the like, generally do not bother about how to direct the surge of Qi towards the sky. This is not very practical and may indeed distract them during their breakthrough to the Innate realm. The cultivation of martial cultivators has always focused on practicality. Being able to break through and continue to grow is whats most important. Yu Changqing had never imagined that she would witness the legend of the Hundred Feet Innate with her own eyes. Even though she already knew that Feng Jun was an Immortal and obtaining such an aplishment might not represent much, she still had the feeling of witnessing history. Due to being too excited, she even forgot to disguise her voice. However, no one noticed this detail. Most of the people who heard the loud noise and looked up felt the same as Elder Deng Lao Erdamn, another explosion? Some even turned and ran without a second thought; thest explosion from the Immortal Array had left a deep impression, with many deaths. Amidst cries of shock, Yu Changqings voice was drowned out, but she heard her sisters words. Yu Familys Young Master was stunned for a while before he said, No way, didnt hee out to eat yesterday? Generally speaking, the assault on the Innate realm is a lengthy process. First, one must adjust their body to the optimal state, both physically and mentally. Then, one has to abandon all external disturbances before finally secluding themselves to break through. Feng Jun came out to dine yesterday, clearly only in the preparation stage, yet he managed to break through today. Its no wonder Yu Familys Young Master was astoundedits truly unscientific. However, scientific or not, the figure in the sky slowly descended. Who else could it be but the Divine Doctor? Feng Jun, who had just stepped into the Innate realm, could not control his Qi well. Around his body pulsed a massive and vigorous breath, constantly fluctuating and exerting an indescribable pressure on those around him. After gentlynding, he took a few steps, and without being careful, he sent a broom flying. The wooden stand leaning against the broom also shook a couple of times, nearly falling over. On his face was an inexplicable expression: a mix of happiness, confusion, and a sort of bewilderment as if he had just woken from a big dream, Is this Innate already? Thats right, Innate already, Brother Bao shouted from outside the courtyard, but its a Hundred Feet Innate. However, I must say, Divine Doctor, couldnt we keep it down a little? You almost scared me into wetting my pants. Feng Jun turned to look at the room behind him, and after four or five breaths, the bewilderment in his eyes finally faded, leaving him with a helpless smile as he stomped his foot, Its tough. The house is wreckedwell have to He didnt finish his sentence before stopping abruptly, then looked puzzledly at the ground beneath his feet, What the heck, thats exaggerated? A casual stomp of his foot had actually caused a foot-deep pit to appear in the ground. Just then, Yu Familys Young Master walked out from the control room, but he didnt dare to get too close, speaking out loud from a distance, Youve just reached the Innate realm, and your strength isnt easy to control. Try to hold back a bit Themotion from Feng Juns advancement to the Innate realm had been too great and didnt take long to spread throughout Mount Zhige. Tian Lewen arrived promptly, representing the Tian Family to congratte him, and expressed their willingness to contribute funds and efforts to help the Divine Doctor hold a grand celebration for his advancement to the Innate realm. Feng Jun didnt know much about this; he had read some books recently, but these customary things werent mentioned in them, so he frowned and said, A celebrationis it really necessary? Upon hearing this, everyone was speechless. This guy could really act Having broken into the Innate realm, and a Hundred Feet Innate at that, he justmented, So this is Innate? And now were talking about holding a celebration, and youre asking Is it really necessary? We all know youre an Immortal, but if you keep speaking like this, youre going to make everyone feel hopeless, you know that? In the end, it was Lang Zhen who spoke up, Divine Doctor, this is a matter of great joy. Its also an opportunity to announce to the world that there is another Innate expert amongst us. Its quite necessary. Is that so? Feng Jun still looked doubtful, Isnt it a bit showy? Not at all, Yu Familys Young Master quickly said, You can also invite friends toe and witness the asion. Feng Juns mouth twitched, If I were to invite friends over, that would be terriblecan corpses attend a ceremony? Brother Bao also spoke excitedly, Thats right, for example, some Innate experts with whom youve interacted. Previously your cultivation level wasnt enough, and you couldnt invite them, but this time youre their equal, so you could ask them to be witnesses. Feng Jun shook his head and spoke lightly, Those Innates whove interacted with me they are all dead. As soon as these words were spoken, everyone rolled their eyes in unison again. If you always talk like this, you can easily talk heaven to death, you know? However, Brother Baos nerves were exceptionally thick, and after a moment of shock he immediately spoke up again, Thats easy to deal with, I can help you invite at least one Innate expert, and the Yu Family could probably invite at least one as well. Before the Yu Family members could speak, Feng Jun shook his head decisively, I am already an Innate expert, why do I need someone elses witnessing? Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent again. Logically speaking, the Divine Doctor was rightas an Innate expert, why care how others view you? But in fact, humans are social animals. Your Innate status is not unique. If you are not sociable or dont understand the principle of sticking together for warmth, it is very easy to encounter mishaps. There have been many talented Innate experts who perished before they could grow due to being too obstinate and independent. Even Yu Changqing, a cultivator, shook his head in disapprovalDivine Doctor is all right in every aspect, just too straightforward in his actions, not knowing how to be flexible. What doesnt Feng Jun understand about being flexible? On this ne, he has no footing whatsoever. Making a big fuss with a celebration would easily result in someone digging up and questioning his roots. After all, he is a person that intends to pursue cultivation, with no interest in getting too entangled with the secr worldtheres an entire nes worth of karma waiting for him to resolve. Seeing Yu Changqing shake his head, Feng Jun thought for a moment and then asked, Does anyone know when and where Soul Capture Spike held a celebration for reaching Innate status? Soul Capture Spike was the second Innate expert he had killed, shrouded in mystery. Not only did no one know his surname, but before his execution, it was also uncertain which sides power he belonged to. There have always been people who dont host celebrations, but most of them are rats hiding their heads and tails Brother Baos words were cut short when he lifted his hand and harshly pped his own mouth, Im telling you to talk nonsense This p was both crisp and loud. He shook his head and rubbed his cheek before continuing, There are certainly those who, for special reasons, dont hold celebrations, but Divine Doctor many people have witnessed your advancement to Innate status. Feng Jun pondered in silence. If I dont hold a celebration, would that make me appear different from the others? But then, many have already guessed that I am an Immortal, different from ordinary people that doesnt seem like a bad thing, right? As he struggled to decide, Lang Zhen, who had first suggested the idea of a celebration, spoke up, Divine Doctor, since you broke through to a new realm here, if you invite the Zhige County Magistrate to bear witness, then henceforth, you will be the pride of Zhige, whiches with many conveniences. Feng Jun felt slightly moved when he heard this; Lone Wolf knew him the best, and there was certainly another meaning behind this suggestion. After a brief moment of thought, he realized, Can I obtain citizenship in Zhige? Exactly, Lone Wolf nodded, and thought to himself that Divine Doctor really catches on quickly. Since Divine Doctor had brought up the topic openly, he didnt mind making it clearer, By then, you wont need to use any other identity. You can directly use the identity of Zhige What other identity verification could be more authoritative than one certified by the official government as an Innate expert? In Xiyin City, Lone Wolf once forged an identity verification for Divine Doctor; it was fake, but since this ne had noputerizedworks and verifications were difficult, it could essentially be used as a genuine document. But a fake is ultimately fake, and who knows when it might be exposed? Now, if they could take the opportunity to legitimize his identity, it would be more than ideal. Lang Zhen did not believe that the secrw could trouble an Immortal, but didnt Divine Doctor want to keep a low profile? Eh? Feng Jun finally became interested; he didnt want others to pay attention to where he came from at all. If there were Immortals in this ne, there could well be some so-called great powers or Saints. If someone noticed that behind Feng, there was hiding an entire ne, the consequences would be unimaginable. What attitude would a great power have towards an unknown ne was not something that needed guessing. Just look at how ordinary people on this ne treated the interests within, and you would know how they would treat beings from other neseven if they were the same species. Alright, perhaps these considerations were a bit far-fetched. The fact was, he felt that an official letter of introduction could save him a lot of trouble. However, just then, a person who had been silent spoke out against the idea; Deng Lao Da reminded Lone Wolf, Brother Wolf, with official recognitiones the duty to respond to official conscriptions. Rights and duties are always equivalent; it is impossible to only enjoy the conveniences without fulfilling any duties. The official government rarely conscribes Innate experts, and most of the time, it is not a mandatory requirementyou respond once to three conscription calls, and thats enough to save face for the government. But for some, they do not wish to ept any form of constraint from the government. Deng Lao Da remembered his father saying so. His worries were somewhat unnecessary, however, as Yus second young master sneered disdainfully, Conscript Senior Feng? Does Zhige County dare, or does Qingning Prefecture have the guts? Deng Lao Da suddenly realized, how could I forget? Divine Doctor is not just an Innate expert! Chapter 284: An Anxious Magistrate Han Chapter 284: An Anxious Magistrate Han Late that evening, a rumor spread throughout Zhige County: the Divine Doctor of Mount Zhige had broken through to the Innate level and intended to apply for citizenship in Zhige. This news made most of the Zhige People unable to contain their joyZhige is finally going to have an Innate Master. Innate Experts are extremely valuable assets, and it had been over fifty years since Zhige County had produced a native Innate Expert. In fact, not just Zhige County, but in the entire Qingning Prefecture, only Xiyin City and Yangshan County had Innate Masters stationed thereLuo Wendao could not be considered an Innate of Dongmu Province, as he was merely passing through and decided to stop by the Tian Family to try his luck, and unexpectedly lost his life. And for most of Yangshan people, the Innate in their county was from the Gu Family, which didnt have much to do with the people of Yangshan. Of course, that didnt stop the people of Yangshan from boasting to those from other counties, saying, Our Yangshan does indeed have an Innate Master. But the fact was, Gu Maoyuan was a reclusive Innate, not an active type like the Soul Capture Spike; he wouldnt show himself unless someone touched the Gu Familys foundation. He was like a strategic nuclear weapon. Such an Innate had a very low presence, but that was inevitable, as most n Innate Experts are like thatthey cant just take action wantonly. However, the Divine Doctor of Mount Zhige had recently be a hot topic in the county; this person had sessively eliminated three Innate Masters and was categorically an active type expert. Now, an active type expert had broken through to the Innate level, bing an active Innate Master, and even expressed a wish to apply for citizenship in Zhigehow could this not excite the masses of Zhige? However, some people remarked, You might have heard a false rumor. Who isnt aware of that earth-shattering battle on Mount Zhige? And youre actually saying the Divine Doctor wasnt an Innate before that battle? Others spected, Youre really overthinking it. If the Divine Doctor wanted to apply for citizenship, why wouldnt he go somewhere elselets not talk about other ces; if the Divine Doctor were willing to go to Xiyin City, its estimated that the Magistrate would bringvish gifts and personally all the way to Mount Zhige to extend an invitation. Our Zhige doesnt have what it takes; what reason would the Divine Doctor have to apply for citizenship herebecause of the little talcum on Mount Zhige? These disputes quickly reached the ears of Magistrate Han. The esteemed county official had just attended the funeral of the Prefecture Chief and also had a headache dealing with those people on Mount Zhige; it was like a troublesome basket. The Yongyi Dukes Princely Heir wanted to buy Mount Zhige, while Lord Beiyuan wanted to buy arge tract ofnd near the county town to settle the vigers of Zhao Family Fort. And the original plot ofnd of Zhao Family Fort was to be handed over to Lord Beiyuan. The Yongyi Dukes Princely Heir was also offering a high reward for two traitors used of stealing a crossbow and two so-called shlights. Besides that, Magistrate Han, for the sake of peace within the territory, had epted Lord Beiyuans suggestion to set up checkpoints at all intersections to strictly inspect travelers. Believe it or not, this move in the past few days had already sniffed out quite a few suspicious characters, well over two hundred. Thinking about how this was only the beginning and that there would be even more people in the days toe, Magistrate Han felt an even greater headacheing on. At that moment, he heard the news that Feng Jun was interested in bing a citizen, and his eyebrows couldnt help but furrow, Are you kidding me, broken through to Innate? Though Magistrate Han was extremely busy, he hadnt forgotten to keep an eye on Mount Zhigeof course, it was essential to watch closely. The person he sent to spy was Uncle Zhong, whom he had brought from his hometown; Uncle Zhong was getting on in years and wasnt particrly agile, but the less conspicuous a person is, the less likely they are to draw attention. Not to mention, Uncle Zhongs old eyes could see many things that younger people missed. Just as he was thinking of sending someone to contact Uncle Zhong to inquire what exactly had happened on Mount Zhige, the County Magistrates messenger reported that their inside source had informed them of the Divine Doctors breakthrough to Innate at noon on Mount Zhige, with such tremendous force that it was as if mountains copsed and the earth split open. Later that evening, Uncle Zhong, riding a poor horse, had actuallye back in person to report the same, and he added that ording to the Tian Family members, the Divine Doctor intended to invite officials from the Official Government to bear witness at the Innate celebration. Upon hearing this, Magistrate Han finally understood what the citizenship in the rumors referred to; the presence of Official Government witnesses at an Innate celebration indeed meant that the Innate could be registered as a citizen in the locality. Realizing this, he felt ted, and the gloom brought about by the death of the Prefecture Chief also diminished quite a bit, for the reason was none other than having a Cultivator in the county breaking through to Innate level and willing to register as a localanother feather in his cap for his educational achievements was practically guaranteed. Lets put it this way, if an expert were just passing through Zhige and broke through to Innate, then left, it had nothing to do with Magistrate Han. But if this expert was willing to register, even if he wasnt from Donghua but a foreigner, it would still be a credit to Magistrate Han for having kept the person within the Official Government systema sure mark of his educational achievementif indeed the person was a foreigner, he might even get credit for conversion. Any official whos indifferent to political achievements is an anomaly; without them, how can one climb thedder and take onrger roles? So Magistrate Han waited patiently, awaiting the invitation from Mount Zhige for the celebration. After waiting for two days without receiving an invitation, he started to worry: even if it were crawling, it should have arrived by now, right? Dammit, what exactly happened? Did that greenhorn from Dongmu County intercept it? By the third day, Magistrate Han felt he could wait no longer. So early in the morning he rode out on a fast horse with a few attendants in tow, heading straight for Mount Zhige. When he was still more than twenty li from Mount Zhige, he encountered a team from the Yongyi Duke Mansion, one of whom he had once had a pleasant chat with. Thus, he greeted him and took the opportunity to inquireHad he heard that the Divine Doctor had broken through to the Innate realm and was nning to hold a grand ceremony? Heard about it? The man mercilessly mocked him, Such big news and you cant confirm it? What kind of Zhige County Magistrate are you? The County Magistrate awkwardly exined, Actually, I did hear about it. I was expecting him to send an invitation to the yamen, but Ive never seen the invitation. Upon hearing this, that man connected the dots and asked in a lower voice, Are you hoping hell choose to reside here? Mmm-hmm, Magistrate Han nodded incessantly, Of course, I hope he will choose to reside here. That man looked at him as if he were an idiot: Knowing that he might choose to reside here, and youre just sitting in the yamen waiting Do you really think that he cant get by without your Zhige County? Magistrate Han felt exceptionally wronged: Everyone says he intends to reside here. Am I not just respectfully waiting for his arrival? Youre taking yourself too seriously! The man said no more and turned to leave with his people. Magistrate Han was stunned for a while before he realized the logic: Yes, by waiting for someone toe to deliver an invitation, he was indeed being too presumptuous. He had always thought that if the other party wanted to invite him to the Innate celebration, they would send an invitationas a necessary courtesy. It hadnt urred to him that by expressing a fondness for Zhige and a potential interest in settling here, the mere statement was already an immense honor for him. What came next was something for him, as the County Magistrate, to actively pursue, rather than waiting for them toe knocking at the yamenHere, this is the invitation to the Innate celebration, and the Divine Doctor wishes to register residence in Zhige, be prepared. Who is the Divine Doctor? He is an Immortal, not someone to be trifled with in this way. With the pride of an Immortal, they would not condescend to notify the yamen directly; it was good enough that the public rumors had conveyed their intention. So, that man from just now was entirely correct; he had been too presumptuous. Magistrate Han felt he had been somewhat misunderstood: I was simply stuck in conventional thinking, I had no intention of overstepping. However, given the situation, pondering over this was utterly pointless. He spurred his horse on and continued to gallop towards the courtyard. As he neared the courtyard, someone stepped forward to stop himit was a Tian Family Disciple responsible for patrolling. Several disciples recognized the local official and asked what his business was. Upon hearing he was there to find the Divine Doctor, they pointed in a direction, Go that way The Divine Doctor isnt in the courtyard. Magistrate Han nced curiously at the distant courtyard, noticing a hubbub of noise as if it were bustling, and he couldnt help but ask, Whats happening over there in the courtyard? It seems so lively. The Tian Family Disciples answered straightforwardly, The Divine Doctors breakthrough has copsed his room. Its under repair and will take at least two more days. Without asking further, Magistrate Han turned his horse and left. After traveling twelve or thirteen li, he was stopped by someone once again. This time, it was Tian Yangni who barred the way, exining that the Divine Doctor was just ahead but that he didnt want him to go any further. The person who just advanced to Innate isnt stable and could explode at any moment. If youve got business, then wait here. Magistrate Han frowned in confusion and asked, Explode? Even if one isnt stable after a breakthrough, how could they explode? The Divine Doctors miracles are beyond yourprehension, Tian Yangni dered solemnly, If you insist on going ahead, you must sign a death waiver. I wont stop you then. Then Ill wait, Magistrate Han was indifferent but he needed to rify, I am an Imperial Court official. Signing such a document would be invalid Its not that Im afraid to sign it. Tian Yangni looked at him with a smirk, I can have someone from the Official Government witness it. Dont worry about its validity. Theres no need for that, Magistrate Han tly refused. Im not in a rush. Why disturb the Divine Doctor Does he really explode that easily? Ive never heard of such instability. Tian Yangni gave him a meaningful look, Youve indeed never seen the Divine Doctor explode Its just that a Prefecture Chief died. At that moment, Magistrate Han had a sudden realization. Thinking back to seeing people busy at the courtyard, he shivered at the thought, These two explosions are indeed rather unsettling. But there must be some reasons for them, right? Although he had never deeply interacted with an Innate Expert,mon sense told him that after advancing to Innate, ones energy shouldnt be too unstable. As for the previous explosion that breached the Immortal Array, it was done intentionally and wasnt a regr urrence. Who knows? Tian Yangni shrugged his shoulders nonchntly and said, Anyway, Im not willing to take the risk The Divine Doctor had been proficient in causing explosions even before breaking the Immortal Array. From what he knew, the Divine Doctor had killed three Innate experts, each death somehow rted to explosions. Who would dare underestimate the Divine Doctors warnings? Before he finished speaking, a dull boom came from not far away, like a series of muffled thunder rolling across the sky. The ground trembled twice, and looking up, the area nearby was already a chaotic mess of flying rocks and billowing dust, remarkably rming. Someone let out a shrill cry that was hard to discern as either excitement or terror, It exploded, the Divine Doctor exploded again, exploded yet again (Updateplete, calling for monthly votes.) Chapter 285: 285 Deceiving the Heavens to Cross the Sea Chapter 285: Chapter 285 Deceiving the Heavens to Cross the Sea Feng Jun was quite unhappy about the damage to his bedroom, although he had already known that breaking through cultivation levels could cause some destruction. Most men hate cleaning up their house, and this isnt really rted to being a straight maleits likely that even females would grimace upon seeing their nice home inplete disarray. However, fortunately for him, there were many people who could do the work for him, so he could just leave the small courtyard to clear his mind. Yu Changqing and Brother Bao both cautioned him that before he had mastered controlling the Innate Qi, he should limate himself and minimize contact with others. Upon hearing this, Feng Jun felt like returning to modern society for a couple of days, not for any other reason but to show off, to let others see that he was no ordinary personI can adapt to the Innate state in a very short amount of time. But then he thought again, hisck of control could easily cause an ident, and even if he didnt injure anyone or damage anything, in a society where information is incredibly advanced and everyone is a self-media, he could be exposed within minutes. So, it was better for him to stay put and stabilize his Qi during these few days. Then he pondered if everyone knew his Qi was unstable, he might as well use this opportunity to mine a few Spirit Stones. He had been coveting the Spirit Stones in the surroundings for a long time; even though the energy points in the Stone Ring were still very full, those Spirit Stones didnt count as his until he had them in hand. Now that he had the excuse of adapting to Innate Qi, he could finally st in broad daylight, under everyones watchful eyes.
The day before yesterday, he had found a ce where two Spirit Stones were buried, at the bottom of a broken slope, making them particrly difficult to mine. He had his followers stop a mile away, then chose a spot to start the sting. You have to say, after reaching Innate, mining became much easier, even able to carve out holes around one meter eighty deep in the rocksany deeper became impossible, as the Spiritual Hedgehog quills plus the length of his arms were only so long. After half an hour, he finished setting the explosives at five st points, followed by a loud boom, the earth shook, and stones flew chaotically. At first, he used fifty kilograms of explosives, which felt insufficient, so he went straight for one hundred kilograms the second time. One hundred kilograms was truly powerful, and the noise was significantthe slope copsed. Seeing this from a distance, the onlookers could no longer hold back. Yu Familys Second Young Master led the charge with Big Head Zheng following from two different directions, rushing towards the scene. Feng Jun told them he was fine and expressed his displeasure: Im trying to control Innate Qi, do not disturb me! This really was like insulting their intelligence. Was it Innate Qi or an explosion of explosiveshow could anyone not feel the difference? At the minimum, there is a term to describe an explosion of explosivesgunpowder smoke, which can not only be seen but also smelled. But Feng Jun said so anyway, and who would dare to jump out and say Youre talking nonsense? He enjoyed the thrill of calling a deer a horse, and although tantly lying made him feel a bit guilty, it was indeed thrilling. Afterward, he told everyone to fall back two miles, and with exchanged nces, they had no choice but toply obediently. This time, Feng Jun buried five hundred kilograms of explosivesbesides anything else, he had plenty of explosives. Following the earth-shattering st, Feng Jun picked up the walkie-talkie and informed Lang ZhenIm fine, no one shoulde over, or its not my fault if you get hurt. Digging out the Spirit Stones this time was costly, aside from clearing the debris. He had to use explosives three more times, consuming over a ton to excavate two congealing Spirit Stones. It was lucky he had advanced to Innate; otherwise, just clearing the debris would take him three to four days, and even after his advancement, he still worked untilte into the night. However, if the Spirit Stone from the river was not considered, this particr site was the most difficult to mine. Feng Jun was quite clear that mining here in the future would still attract attention. It was better to take the opportunity now and forcefully excavate and collect the Spirit Stones. Because of the booming explosions, the onlookers didnt dare toe too close to spectate. When daybreak approached and Feng Jun felt the surrounding Spiritual Energy returning to normal, he refilled part of the site and then calmly returned to the main camp.
After working all night, he slept in the tent, and driven by curiosity, some went to the st site to check it out, only to find huge piles of rocks as tall as several people and couldnt help but secretly click their tonguesThis control of Innate Qi indeed terrifying. Yesterday Feng Jun had rested all day, and today he picked another challenging ce to mine. Here was a small mountain gully with three Spirit Stones buried within the ravine. This time, Feng Jun used explosives four times, totaling less than four hundred kilograms and spending close to six hours. He finally seeded in locating the three Spirit Stones. He didnt directly absorb the Spirit Stones but intended to use the heat from the Stone Ring on his wrist to roughly locate the range of the Spirit Stones and then mine the surrounding rocks along with them.
Thats right, he was thinking of storing some Spirit Stones. After absorbing two Spirit Stones yesterday, the Stone Ring on his wrist had be quite radiant, and he thought it was appropriate to put a temporary stop on absorption. Why the pause? There were two reasons: first, he had not yet fully understood the effects of the Spirit Stones; in fact, aside from replenishing the energy points of the Stone Ring at the earliest opportunity, he hadnt performed any other operations on the Spirit Stones. The second reason was that he had alreadye into contact with a Cultivator, and as long as he was willing to find a way, obtaining Immortal Cultivation Techniques should not be difficult. Therefore, it was necessary for him to be prepared and save up some Spirit Stones for use when he started cultivating. Yu Changqing did say that with his cultivation level, earning some Spirit Stones wouldnt be hard, but Feng Jun knew very well: My cultivation level? Please, I have no cultivation at all, Im nothing but amoner. After setting up the three Spirit Stones, it took him another five hours to finally extract the three Spirit Stones that were being condensed. Because he needed to prevent the leakage of Spiritual Energy, he left a sufficient margin, and the Spirit Stones were wrapped in a thickyer of stone shell. Looking at the three huge Spirit Stones, Feng Jun felt both gratified and somewhat bemused. These three Spirit Stones were really too big; the condensing Spirit Stones were already quiterge, about the size of a suitcase approximately twenty inchesrge. Adding the sufficient margin, the Spirit Stones Feng Jun mined were roughly four or five cubic meters in size. What is the concept of four or five cubic meters? Even if two meters high, the upation area on the ground would exceed two square meters. Couldnt they be made a bit smaller? In theory, it should be possible, but Doctor Feng was known for his caution. The cautious Divine Doctor was now speechless; others could grab a Spirit Stone with one hand, even more than one, but his Spirit Stones, lets not even talk about one hand, probably couldnt be lifted by five people. He was still pondering this when the walkie-talkie crackled twice with sha sha noises; this was Lang Zhen signaling: Divine Doctor, are you done yet? Feng Jun didnt say a word, he took out a grenade and threw it outside the pit, followed by a bang sound.
It was already dark outside, and people in the distance could not only hear the sound of the grenade but also see the sh of the explosion. Seeing this, Lang Zhen nced irritably at the Yu Familys young master next to him, See, there was another explosion, wasnt there? I told you, Divine Doctor is in a very dangerous mood, and hes not in a good temper You insisted I signal him, fortunately, I kept quiet. All this mystery, I dont know what hes doing, the young master frowned, But Brother Wolf, I feel the power of this explosion seems not that great? Do me a favor and save it, Lang Zhen said with a mix ofughter and helplessness, ncing at her. With Lone Wolfs experience, he had already confirmed that this person was an out-of-towner, and now that she had moved into the courtyard, he didnt dare offend her too muchwhat if she was the futuredy of the house? The young master looked at the walkie-talkie in his hand and seemed eager to try, Its already dark Should I hurry him up? I advise you not to rush him, Lang Zhens face tightened as he spoke seriously, Divine Doctor bes very irritable when hes in a bad mood. He was right in what he said; to avoid disturbance from them, Feng Jun had directly thrown out a grenade, showing that his emotions were indeed somewhat unstable. But soon, Feng Jun made up his mind. He decided to choose one Spirit Stone as a blueprint, to slowly peel away until the Spiritual Energy was about to burst out, then he would stop in time. Afterward, he returned to modern society, came out of his bedroom, and chose a clutter room of about eight to nine square meters. There were some odds and ends left by Xu Leigang in the clutter room, all things left behind from moving house that were no longer needed; Feng Jun moved the three Spirit Stones over, only then stunned to find that the room was almost filled. Feng Jun casually grabbed some stic tarps and bed sheets to cover them up a bit, then returned to the Mobile Phone space.
Poor Magistrate Han had set off from the county town early in the morning and had waited for so long in the wilderness, not to mention the long journey, and it was almost midnight before he finally met the renowned Divine Doctor. Feng Jun, who had been burrowing like a groundhog all day, even though he hadnt forgotten to protect himself with regted breathing, still gave off a faint smell of earth. However, the young master didnt mind and rushed forward to greet him as soon as she saw him, Hurry, wheres the key? Feng Jun nced at her, tossed a set of keys over, and the young master caught them and dashed toward an agricultural vehicle parked on one side, starting it up deftly. This time, Feng Jun hade out in an agricultural vehicle, with the bed filled with various daily necessities. Although it was somewhat showy to do so, his reputation for not being easily provoked had already spread in the vicinity, and nobody dared to mess with him. Indeed, if someone had any designs, they would aim for the half-used Spirit Stone; everyone knew he carried a Spirit Stone with him. For the past two days, the young master watched him tinker with the agricultural vehicle and while on the road, she managed to stay in the cab, constantly asking questions. Feng Jun had no interest in teaching others to drive, but that was only due to ack of time. Chatting casually while on the move was fine, and since the Yu Family now had the potential to be a strategic partner, he answered all her questions. Chapter 286: 286: Blow it up casually Chapter 286: Blow it up casually Young Master Yu of the Yu Family showed quite the aptitude for learning technological knowledge and quickly figured out how to drive the farm machinery. She even had the mind to try it herself. However, her sister, Yu Changqing, ruthlessly quashed that ideaDivine Doctor Feng is willing to teach you, and that in itself is already your good fortune, yet you still wish to drive? If you damaged such a wondrous thing, who would bear the responsibility? To the native people of this ne, the farm machinery was not only capable of moving on its own but had another miraculous featureit could generate electricity. Feng Jun had not brought along a generator during this trip, but ever since Young Master Yu got used to electric lighting, she found the light from fires and torches quite unbearable, yearning for Feng Jun to start up the farm machinery at night and hook up light bulbs for illumination. The old saying really rang true: it is easy to go from frugality to luxury but difficult to return to frugality from luxury. Seeing Young Master Yu and others hauling electric wires, Feng Jun finally had the chance to nce at Magistrate Han, Magistrate Han hase? Such a rare visitor. Magistrate Han rubbed his hands together and stamped his feet, smiling as he spoke, The weather is indeed exceptionally cold, especially outdoors. Tents are utterly useless. Feng Jun knew he was making an ostentatious disy of hardship and couldnt be bothered to argue, I heard youve been waiting for half the day. Is there something you needed? I have yet to congratte you on advancing to the Innate realm, Magistrate Han straightened his clothes and formally bowed three times, I have been an official here for many years, and it is the first time someone under my rule has broken through to the Innate realm. I, too, feel greatly honored.
These words were a standard way of testing the waters, all this talk of under my rule and feeling greatly honored was all part of the routine. Feng Jun was not sensitive to such things, and heughed it off with a wave of his hand, Its just a minor advancement to Innate, nothing worthy of congrattions. On the contrary, the destruction of a room has forced the Magistrate to suffer the cold outdoors, and for that, I am truly sorry. An advancement to Innate is nothing? Young Master Yu, Lang Zhen, Tian Lewen, and others who had grown ustomed to his bravado, were already immune to such statements. Magistrate Han, however, solemnly replied, If enduring a day of cold could result in an Innate advancement, I would rather brave the cold every day. Ha ha, chuckled Feng Jun indifferently, In a few days, some friends will being to join in the festivity. If the Magistrate has the time, youre wee to join and help showcase the educational achievements of your county. Thats how one should deal with polite exchanges: when respect is given, they will certainly provide adder in return. That is what makes everyone happy. Waiting pettily for the other party to speak up first could lead to being seen as arrogant, which isnt much fun at all. Magistrate Han was grinning from ear to ear, feeling that the days hardships were well worth it as the other party had already paved the way without him needing to say anything. At that moment, he even felt a bit indignantdamn it who said that the Divine Doctor Feng was difficult to talk to? He was actually quite approachable. Then, seizing the opportunity, he warmly expressed, The Divine Doctors breakthrough to the Innate realm is a result of your own hard cultivation; I truly shouldnt take any credit for it. However, since you chose this ce for your breakthrough, that is a kind of destiny Pausing for a moment, he continued slowly, Since the Divine Doctor appreciates the scenery of Mount Zhige, why not take residence here? I would be d to offer every assistance and create a wonderful tale. Feng Jun stared at him for three to four seconds before bursting intoughter, That sounds good. Magistrate Han, Ive heard recently that you have set up roadblocks to keep out idlers. Since you have shown such great favor, how could I notply? Magistrate Han grew even more delighted, Since thats the case, may I ask when the celebration will be held? I cant set a date yet, Feng Jun seriously replied, I have yet to fully adapt to the Innate Qi, often struggling to control my strength, and the buildings are still under repair it will take at least seven or eight days. Magistrate Hans eyes darted around as he tentatively asked, Then when should I send someone to collect the invitation? Why would we ever trouble the Magistrate to send for it? Feng Junughed heartily, as everyone knows how to say the right things, Once Ive set a date, it will be delivered to the county government office though I might not be able to go in person. Of course, Magistrate Han replied with a smile, nodding, The Divine Doctor has just entered the Innate realm and must be busy with many matters, sending someone will suffice And so the evening passed, and early the next morning, Magistrate Han left the camp, while Feng Jun chose a new hollow in the mountains, driving the farm machinery over with a rattling noise. Then, once again, he left the others behind and made his way into the hills. Every day, they followed the Divine Doctor from ce to ce, not knowing what he was doing, just sitting idly and staying alert for explosions that mighte at any moment.
Brother Bao chose a wind-sheltered corner in the hollow and had someone dig out a cave about four or five square meters in size. Lighting a fire, he warmed himselfzily by the mes while idly speaking, Lone Wolf, got any bets going today on how many times the Divine Doctor will explode? I dont gamble, Lang Zhen replied curtly, Thest time wasnt about gambling; it was about making money! Betting on the number of explosions? Young Master Yu sneered, Thats not very creative. Its better to bet on odd or even. Actually, odd or even is also hard to tally, Brother Bao chuckled, Sometimes the Divine Doctors explosions are so minor you cant tell if it was one or two. Better to bet on the total number of big explosions.
Defining whether an explosion was big or small was purely subjective without a standard measure, and they were simply bored, so they agreed that an explosion could be considered big if it was felt as a threat from a mile away. But by the end of the day, there were only asional small explosions and no big ones at all. Brother Bao was thrilled, unable to conceal his grin, Hey, not a single one, and zero is even, right? Whats the rush? Young Master Yu rolled her eyes in exasperation, Its not dark yet, if he explodes once, then I win. She wasnt too concerned about the meager stakes of the bet; what mattered was the embarrassment of losing. No sooner had she spoken, someone approached from a distanceit was Feng Jun returning. The corner of Young Master Yus mouth twitched, and he couldnt be bothered to greet the other party anymore; losing like this felt truly unjust. It was Brother Bao who greeted him, Divine Doctor, didnt set off a big one today? Feng Jun nced at him, speaking without expression, I also cant control the energy, whether its big or small, who can say for sure? Obviously, those words were nonsense, but no one present dared to point that out, not even Yu Changqing. It was clear to everyone that the Divine Doctor seemed to be in a low mood today. As for Brother Bao, the typical carefree type, he turned to Young Master Yu to collect the gambling bet. Today, Feng Jun chose a location without any Spirit Stones on purpose.
In three days, he had made a big show of mining Spirit Stones twice in a row, and if he kept doing so, he felt that an ident was very likelyafter all, theres no wall that doesnt leak air. Thats why he had long since nned to set up a couple of fake targets, so if anyone decided to investigate the matter closely, it would confuse them. Since these were fake targets, he naturally didnt want to use too much explosive; he had already used more than two tonnes out of a total hundred tonnes, and while there was still plenty left, he needed to be frugal. In short, it was about blurring the line between reality and falsehood, mixing the real and the fake. Today he only set up six explosive packs, weighing one to two kilograms each, detonating one asionally just to make some noise. His main goal today, in fact, was to peel off a piece of Spirit Stone. The storeroom in the Earth Realm was too cramped, and the leftover rubble from peeling was difficult to deal with, so he brought a Spirit Stone back to process. To prevent the leakage of Spiritual Energy, when he peeled, he was extremely careful, slowlyyer byyer. This task reminded him of gambling on stones on Earth, which was also done in this manner. From morning till dusk, he reduced the size from four cubic meters to about two, bing even more careful as he progressed. However, as things go in the world, despite his caution while slicing off a thin piece, the stone split along its veins, bringing off a sizeable chunk. Then he felt it, trouble! A faint hint of Spiritual Energy seemed to start seeping out. The energy was incredibly weak; if not for the highly sensitive reaction of the Stone Ring, he wouldnt have noticed it at all.
But he couldnt count on others being unable to detect it, especially since among therge group nearby, there was a genuine Cultivator. So he brought the Spirit Stone back to the storeroom in the Earth Realm. This time, the peeling wasnt particrly sessful; although the Spirit Stone contained a good amount of Spiritual Energy, he estimated that even with its current leak rate, it would take three to five years to deplete. Yet, for Feng Jun, who harbored a slight obsession with perfection, the feeling was truly ufortable. With the remaining two pieces, he was absolutely determined not to make a simr mistake again. What was more disconcerting to him was that the Spirit Stone had started to leak Spiritual Energy even when it was only two cubic meters in size; the shielding capacity of the stones shell was just too poor. He could hardly imagine walking into a shop with a two cubic meter stone in his hand and saying, Here, Ill buy a Spirit Valleys worth of Spirit Stone. He couldnt stand this kind of second-dimensional Cultivation style. So, it was perfectly normal to see him with an expressionless face. Feng Jun also didnt exin to anyone why he was in a bad mood; Sister Hong once said that those in higher positions should be cautious in their actions, as failing to gauge the measure could easily lead to alienation from afar or disrespect up close. Upon returning to his lodgings, the first thing he did was eathe hadnt eaten all day. Waiting for him to wolf down his food, Yu Changqing approached and asked softly, How much longer do we have to stay outside? Seeing a High-Rank Martial Warrior from the Yu Family approach the Divine Doctor and speak softly, others couldnt help feeling a bit odd: With so many martial masters around, none dared to disturb the Divine Doctor, yet youre quite bold. But nobody dared to underestimate this person; everyone knew that the man who stayed with Young Master Yu in the Divine Doctors residency was him, and even the Yu Family, notcking in martial masters, somehow couldnt edge out this mere Martial Artist, which definitely had its reasons.
Moreover, by now, people had noticed that this man was in disguise, not showing his true appearance. A person with such a high level of mystery approaching the Divine Doctor for a conversation was a bit peculiar, but not uneptable to the crowd. Feng Jun considered that he had been out for four days, and his Innate Qi was actually quite stable now; perhaps it was time to go back? As he was pondering, a rider on a fast horse approached from the distance, a warrior from the Tian Family. He shouted loudly, I have a message for the Divine Doctor, an invitation from the office of the Prefectural Governor. (Update here, calling for monthly votes.) Chapter 287: 287: Speak Nicely Chapter 287: Speak Nicely The delegation from the Prefectural Governors Office consisted of three individuals, one of whom was a middle-aged Master, apanied by two Martial Cultivators, including a martial master. They first visited Feng Juns courtyard, but upon hearing that Feng Jun had been away for a few days, they rented two rooms from the nearby Tian Family. There was no issue of requisitioningthe Tian Family readily vacated two rooms as soon as they learned the visitors were from the Prefectural Governors Office. The Prefectural Governor was a high-ranking official with substantial authority; even the Yongyi Duke was no match in terms of real power. Most importantly, this was the Governor of Fushan County, who oversaw Qingning Prefecture. Naturally, the Tian Family was eager to make a good impression. The middle-aged Master was said to be the Clerk of the Governor. He did not disclose his reasons for seeking Feng Jun, merely expressing his wish to meet as soon as possible. Feng Jun instinctively rejected the idea upon hearing that the visitors were from the government. So far, none of the officials he had encountered had left a favorable impression. The only one he found somewhat agreeable was the local Magistrate Han. At the same time, he was also curious. Nearly ten days had passed since the battle, and the Governors Office must have received news by nowdid they suspect him to be an Immortal? Consequently, he couldnt help but specte about what the Governors Office might want from him under these circumstances. After some thought, he simply decided not to bother anymore, Hows the courtyard renovation going?
The messenger replied respectfully, By the time I arrived, it was nearly finished. Theyve started moving furniture inside, and they nned to work extra tonight to spruce up the exterior. Everything should be ready by morning, but were running low on diesel. The overwork these past few days meant using a considerable amount of electricity day and night. Feng Jun nodded, Alright then, rest well tonight, have a good meal in the morning, and we can head back. The day hadnt turnedpletely dark yet. If they traveled through the night, they could arrive home by dawn. In all honesty, sleeping outdoors in tents wouldnt provide much shelter from the piercing cold. Nevertheless, everyone was indifferent; the prospect of returning home was good enough, and enduring one more night was no big deal. By the next days noon, Feng Jun led a grand procession of people back to the courtyard driving a farm vehicle. During these few days, quite a number of people hade seeking the Divine Doctor. The Deng Family Brothers who had been left in charge drafted a list of visitors, including all sortsfrom every walk of life, among them someone even imed to be an Executor from the Wonderful Hand Pavilions Thieves Hall. The people from the Wonderful Hand Pavilion broke tradition and openly came to visit, clearly not because they thought too highly of themselves but because Feng Juns suspected identity as an Immortalpelled them to seek a direct encounter. If they allowed the grudges to escte uncontrobly, the Wonderful Hand Pavilion might even repeat the downfall of the Hundred Flowers Tower. However, Feng Jun immediately refused, A mere Executor wants to talk to me? Who gave him such confidence? Deng Lao Er replied with a smile, I said the same thing. He mentioned he was here toy the groundwork, to register first. Then I told him, even for registration, it ought to be someone of the Thieves Hall Masters level. Everyone smiled knowingly upon hearing this. The Thieves Hall Master of the Wonderful Hand Pavilion was indeed a famous sticking point in Donghua Country. The Thieves Hall seemed to specialize in espionage and developing informants, but in fact, the Stealth Hall, the Thieves Hall, and the Thousand Hall each had their own intelligence systems. The Thieves Hall merely consolidated intelligence, and its own information channels might not be as efficient as the other three Halls. The Thieves Hall excelled at recruiting top-level Martial Cultivators. Getting high-level Martial Cultivators to join the notorious organization of the Wonderful Hand Pavilion was an extremely challenging task. The Thieves Hall Master was an expert at this, rumored to be peerlessly beautiful and enticing to men and women, young and old alike. As to whether they were male or female, old or young, opinions varied with no authoritative answer. Anyone approached by the Thieves Hall Master of the Wonderful Hand Pavilion essentially saw wealth and pleasure knock at their door. Previously, it was the Thieves Hall Master who had sessfully enticed a nearly Innate-level member of the Yangshan Gu Family into the Pavilion. However, Feng Jun had no interest in such professional recruiters, and he promptly changed the subject, How is the campaign going against the Gu Familys business?
Deng Yifu was an old hand at this sort of work. The day after Deng Lao Er left, he arranged an ambush outside the city against a Gu Family convoy transporting dried goods, attacking with ruthless ferocity. Not only did they seize the goods, but they alsomandeered the carts and horses. The Gu Family disclosed their identity, but unfortunately, the distinguished name of the Yangshan Gu Family was utterly ineffective. A few of the Gu Family members resisted and were hacked to death on the spot. Normally, with bonds of fellowship in battle, the death of kin would result in a forceful counterattack. This time, intriguingly, the Gu Family remained calm and did not retaliate desperately but instead split into two groups, breaking free from the encirclement and fleeing. That very night, a warehouse of the Gu Familys rice shoponce used to reward soldierswas set aze.
As personnel from various Gu Family shops mobilized to assist with the firefighting, several shops were invaded by viins who killed many, looted a significant amount of treasure, and then vanished without a trace amidst the chaos. The next day, the Shopkeeper of the Gu Family Rice Shop reported the incident to the Prefectural Government Office, even pointing out that there was an eight or nine out of ten chance that the Mount Zhige bandits were responsible. However, the Sage of the Prefecture, who had always been smilingly amiable, turned stern and said, If you have no evidence, you must not level false usations. How could the Gu Family have any evidence? They could only insist, iming that their report of bandit incidents at Mount Zhige had angered the other side. They already knew about the blunders of the Yongyi Dukes Princely Heir and Lord Beiyuan, and they were aware that the adversary they had provoked might be an Immortal. Therefore, the Gu Family repeatedly cautioned their ns youths that it was a particrly sensitive time and that should any mishaps ur, their primary goal was to ensure their own safety. It was precisely because of this that the convoy transporting the dry goods decisively abandoned their merchandise to break out of the encirclement. Even with such caution, they had not anticipated that the opponent would be so brazen as to set a fire openly within the Prefectural city, and to take the opportunity to rob several shops in session. To set a fire and rob in the Prefectural city was indeed the greatest challenge to the Prefectural Government Office. Once defined by the Sage of the Prefecture as rebellion and insurrection, it was a crime that could lead to the extermination of a n within minutes. The opponents attacks were relentless, each more vicious than thest. The Gu Family had underestimated the extent of the enemys madness, but they believed that the Sage of the Prefecture could not tolerate such a situation. But the Magistrate understood very well that if it was really as you said, then it wasnt just the person from Mount Zhige involved in this affairthe guards of the Yongyi Duke must have taken action as well. Challenging an Immortal was already enough to test the Magistrates courage, and if a duke was added to the mix Therefore, the Sage of the Prefecture bluntly stated, Forget all that nonsense. Your familys granary caught fire and affected nearly a hundred households. Although there were no fatalities, your family will have to cover these expenses. The Gu Family refused to ept this, arguing, We were the victims of arson, Sage of the Prefecture. Its crucial that we pursue the real culprit now. Talking aboutpensation is premature at this point.
The Magistrate wasnt concerned with their protests. He stated thatforting the afflictedmoners was of utmost importance. Just because the Gu Family says someone set the fire, does it mean that its true? Not to mention anything else, you mustpensate. If you dont, well have no choice but to auction off your familys shops. Upon hearing this, the Gu Familys shopkeeper realized a fact: the broad-browed and big-eyed Sage of the Prefecture was no longer reliable. What to do if he cant be relied upon? Run away. A few of the Gu Familys shops had already begun to surreptitiously pack up their valuables, preparing to flee. Deng Lao Er couldnt help but express his smugness: Actually,pensating the losses of a hundred or so households wouldnt require the Gu Family to sell off their shops. However, its quite obvious they think we have more moves to y and hence n to abscond. But now their escape wont be so easy. Feng Jun nodded, Then, why did the Clerk from the Prefectural Governors Officee to find me? What was it for again? Deng Lao Er replied with a smile, That guy refused to say, but after I prodded him a few times, it seems that the Prefectural Governors office is interested in purchasing electric generators and lighting fixtures. Purchasing? Feng Jun unconsciously repeated, wasnt it requisitioning? But upon further thought, the Prefectural Governormanded the financial power of an entire county, so buying some luxury items with genuine gold and silver didnt seem too oundish. So he nodded slightly, If they are willing to spend the money, then of course its easy to talk You know the price, you handle the negotiations with them. Feng Jun had not been back for long and the house was still not properly tidied up when the Prefectural Governors envoy visited again. Deng Lao Er went out to deal with the guest, but it didnt take long before he came back to find Feng Jun, Divine Doctor, they insist on seeing you, saying there are important matters to discuss He said that with my qualifications, being allowed to sit in on the conversation would already be quite fortunate. Feng Jun was momentarily taken aback, then let out a light chuckle, Then let him in, and you can sit in. His previous interactions with the official government hadnt been very pleasant, but if someone from the Prefectural Governors house was willing to spend money, such behavior was worth encouraging.
The middle-aged clerk truly appeared delicate: nearly 1.7 meters tall, but weighing, it seemed, no more than a hundred pounds, looking as if a gust of wind could knock him over. To Feng Juns surprise, such a frail person was actually an Intermediate Level Martial Artist are you sure you have cultivated? The Clerk raised his hand in a respectful salute, speaking with neither subservience nor arrogance, I have seen Mr. Feng. The Governor has heard that Zhige has remarkable people and objects, and specially sent me to see for myself, and indeed, it has been an eye-opener. Sorry, I am very busy, Mr. Feng spoke very directly, Speak inly. What do you want to say? Mr. Feng is indeed a forthright man, the Master grinned broadly, showing a thumbs-up, before his expression turned serious, The Governor manages myriad affairs, and exhausts himself with care and diligence for the sake of themon people of this county. As his subordinate, I cannot bear to see him Feng Jun didnt like such bureaucratic titudes and directly cut him off, May I ask who Li Wanji is? This left the Clerk dumbstruck isnt this a bit too uncouth? He stood gaping for quite a while, then very frankly said, Firstly, I wish to purchase Mr. Fengs electric generator and lightingmps. Hmm, Feng Jun nodded, why not speak so directly from the beginning? It would save so much trouble. He noticed the word firstly, but really, he didnt care, so he nodded, You want to buy, thats fine, but Ill say the unpleasant part first: it must be cash before delivery. He wasnt being deliberately difficult; in the Earth Realm, hed seen too many of the official governments procurements. Chapter 288: 288: Military Supplies Chapter 288: Military Supplies The Clerk was startled again. What did you say? Money before goods? We wont discuss the difference between money before goods and goods before money here, nor will we debate their respective pros and cons. Well just say that in the era of small-scale peasant economies, where agriculture was the main economic activity, there werent many who would leave their hometowns to make a living. Most people would live out their lives tending to a piece ofnd, surrounded by familiar faces. In such a situation, paying after receiving goods wasnt just a trading method, but also a matter of personal credit. As long as you didnt have a bad reputation within a hundred li, no one would think that you would run away after umting debt. The Prefectural Governor was not a local of Fushan County, but he was an official who valued his reputation. Moreover, he was the top authority of Fushan County. Therefore, the request for money before goods that Feng Jun made, in the Clerks view, was a great disrespect to the Prefectural Governor. Although he knew the other party might be a formidable existence, at that moment, he couldnt help but speak with a stern face, Mr. Feng, do you distrust the Governor that much? I hate these kinds of sweeping statements the most! Feng Juns brow furrowed slightly. However, he also took into ount that this might be a cognitive conflict caused by different cultural backgrounds. After all, he came from the information age, while the present setting was nothing more than a small peasant economy.
Such cultural and cognitive conflicts couldnt be rified in just a sentence or two, and might even provoke fierce debate. So he didnt respond to the other partys question but chose instead to cut the Gordian knot, This is my rule for doing business. The Clerk was still indignant, Mr. Feng, this is Fushan County, where the Governor represents the rules of the Imperial Court. This statement wasnt entirely wrong, but Feng Jun didnt want to waste words with him, and was even more straightforward in his response, Since we cant agree on the rules and cant reach amon understanding, then lets not trade for the time being. The Clerk was stunned once more by this take-it-or-leave-it attitude. In his time representing the Prefectural Governors office in negotiations, hed dealt with hundreds of people and situations, yet hed never encountered someone so audacious. But then again, upon further thought, he realized that the other party was not human, but an Immortal. He could only suppress his dissatisfaction knowing that he couldnt afford to turn hostile if the other party wasnt selling. After a brief silence, he spoke up again, Its said that a set of generators andmps is worth two hundred taels of gold? By this point, Feng Jun didnt even want to sell anymoreselling to the Prefectural Governors office might be more trouble than it was worth. But since the other party was the one asking, he couldnt respond rudely. He just replied with an expressionless face, Thats for the most basic configuration. The actual price depends on the size of the courtyard you want to light and how manymps you need. If you need a lot, the price could go up several times over. The Clerk was at a loss for words again he initially wanted to negotiate and demonstrate his own abilities to the Prefectural Governor. In the end, he had no choice but to tough it out and say, This matter is of great importance. Its not for me to decide. I must report to the Governor and thene to a decision. However, I will certainly ry Mr. Fengs words. Hmm, Feng Jun nodded. After all, he was a potential customer. It didnt matter that they couldnte to an agreement for now. He wasnt going to fault the other for not being the one in charge, Alright, lets leave your initial concerns there for now What else? The Clerk was pondering how to broach the subject when Feng Jun brought it up, saving him quite a bit of trouble. Knowing that the other party disliked beating around the bush, the Clerk bluntly asked, I heard Mr. Feng also has a device that allows people to converse through the air over a distance of seven or eight li? Hmm? Feng Jun frowned upon hearing this, then after a moment of reflection, he nodded, I do have such a device. Its range isnt limited to seven or eight li but can reach up to seventeen or eighteen li or even further. I call this a two-way radio. Its good that you admit it! The Clerk was ted internally, The Governor is extremely interested in this two-way radio. He sent me to inquire can it be used in the military? The real purpose of his visit was the two-way radio. While the Prefectural Governor was also interested in the generator and lighting system, it was, after all, just a household item. Having it was good, but not having it wasnt the end of the world. For the Prefectural Governor, a mere two hundred taels of gold truly wasnt much. Even if it were two thousand taels of gold, as long as he could swallow his pride and ask, a few wealthy families could easily pool together that much money.
The price of the lighting system and the means of trading werent really the point. What the Prefectural Governor was most interested in was the two-way radio. Although he was a civil servant, he had risen through military ranks and understood very well what a device capable of long-distancemunication meant for the army. Feng Jun, hearing this exnation, couldnt help but inwardly scoff at the notion that indeed, war is the driving force behind technological advancement. Hed simply made some two-way radios avable for convenience in coordination, and yet some saw them and their first reaction was: can they be used for military purposes?
I may have unleashed something significant! Feng Jun began to take this issue seriously. However, since he had admitted to having it, he certainly wouldnt go back on his word, so he smiled and nodded, Im not versed in military matters, but I can let you experience the two-way radio for yourself Lang Zhen! He called over Lang Zhen and delegated the task of showing the Prefectural Governors men how to use the two-way radio to Lone Wolf. But he took the precaution of having Lone Wolf take only two units, concealing the two-way radios group call feature. Of course, the ability of this group call function was bound to be uncovered sooner orter, but since it could be dyed for a while, why not do so? After Lang Zhen left with his men, Feng Jun went on to handle other matters, such as the news from Lord Beiyuan stating that during the destruction of the Hall of Heroes, an officer from the Zhao Familys stronghold realizing the bad turn of events had fled the barracks. Fortunately, Lord Beiyuan had made arrangements in advance, and now had trapped the foe in a cave. It was only a matter of time before this person would be captured; the only concern was that they couldnt guarantee taking him alive. Feng Juns attitude was: Regardless of life or death, be mindful of minimizing unnecessary casualties. Then there was the case where Liu Feifeis two uncles hurried over, hoping to take in their pitiable niece and nephew. However, Liu Feifei decisively refused themwhere were you when we siblings were suffering the most? The two uncles wept bitterly, saying their own homes werent well-off either, and it was only because they had heard the Divine Doctor had awarded you quite a bit ofnd. Considering you are short of people to cultivate it, they thought instead of hiring strangers, why not keep it within the family. After hearing this, Liu Feifei hesitated. Although she deeply resented her uncles callousness, she also understood the plight of the poor; adding another mouth to feed in a family that could barely make ends meet was truly a terrifying prospect. Nevertheless, she couldnt agree to her uncles request. She had resolved to follow the Divine Doctor; as for thend granted by him, it was not for her uncles to meddle with. The two uncles were not discouraged and suggested, why not do us a favor by speaking well of us before the Divine Doctor, and ask him to grant us some kind of job?
Liu Feifei was lost on such matters, so she went to consult with Feng Jun. After Feng Jun casually asked a few questions, he realized that the two were purely after their own advantage. He summoned Big Head Zheng to chase the two men away, They clearly have plenty ofnd at home yet insist on spouting nonsense. Tell them that if they dont leave, well have to inform Magistrate Han. Upon hearing this, the two had no choice but to leave hastily Those who are in a broken household know that such words are not to be taken lightly. Ever since Feng Jun returned, he had been caught up in all sorts of busyness. When he finally had a moment to breathe, the young master Yu Changqing came over to ask for the key to the agricultural vehicle, eager to go out and try driving it. Feng Jun saw his enthusiasm and did not refuse. To him at this point, a small agricultural vehicle really wasnt a big deal. But it seemed there wasnt much diesel left? After young master Yu took the keys, he ran off proudly. Yu Changqing heard and hurried over to apologize on behalf of his little sister, saying the family had spoiled her. Of course, Feng Jun would indicate it was no big deal, engaging in lively conversation with Yu Changqing, when Lang Zhen returned with the Clerk. The Clerk was ecstatic; this device called the walkie-talkie was truly miraculous. Just now, he not only had a conversation with Lang Zhen but also with two bodyguards. Theymunicated over a distance of about ten miles, and the sound was crystal clear. As for further distances, they had yet to try, but given the current quality ofmunication, a longer range shouldnt be a problem. Unable to contain his joy, he inquired, Divine Doctor, how much for a pair of walkie-talkies? In the military, long-distancemunication often relied on the Sound Transmission Conch which could reach up to seventeen or eighteen miles. However, that device could only transmit a single sound, using the duration of the sound ording to pre-arranged signals to convey simple messages. Moreover, Sound Transmission Conchs came in male and female pairs; the male sounded, the female received. For two-waymunication, at least two pairs of conchs were needed.
The walkie-talkie was much simpler to use; a single pair could solve the problem, and it could facilitate detailed discussions about various ns. Feng Jun looked at him but did not speak. The price is negotiable, the Clerk was serious this time, I have no problem with payment first and deliveryter; just give me a price. What was Feng Jun considering? He wasnt deliberating over the price. His concern was the impact of such a device on the technological level of this worlda military game-changer. If he were to start trading these devices, what would be the consequences? In any world, one is best advised not to touch anything rted to the military which is the ultimate machine of national violence. Its not easy to be an arms dealer, let alone with a military weapon of unheard potency. In the face of such important ethical decisions, even the identity of the Immortal might not sufficewas it truly believed that Donghua Country had no support from Immortals behind it? After deep contemtion, he nced at Lang Zhen, Old Lang, take a pair of walkie-talkies consider it a gift from me to the Prefectural Governor. Lang Zhen frowned slightly but ultimately nodded and left. I must thank the Divine Doctor, the Clerk said with joyful gratitude, having nned to buy at a high price. Since the other party was willing to give a pair first, I have certainly made a great contribution. Wait? Hold on, why do I feel as if something isnt quite right? Then it dawned on himFeng Jun hadnt said hed first give a pair; that was just his own assumption. So he straightened his expression and asked with a smile, How much is a pair of these devices?
(Updateplete, calling for monthly tickets.) Chapter 289: 289: Pulling the Tigers Skin Chapter 289: Pulling the Tigers Skin ` How much for a pair? Feng Jun nced at the Clerk indifferently, Talking about money just spoils the fun. Do you really think that this can be bought with money? I gave a pair to the Prefectural Governor because I admire his illustrious military achievements; capable of serving the Imperial Family on high and protecting the popce down below Such a person deserves this gift. He wasvishing praise on the Prefectural Governor, but the Clerk felt like cursing: who asked you to give them away, thinking the Governor couldnt afford it? However, he couldnt curse just yet. Putting aside the others status as an Immortal, he was the one who had offered a pair of walkie-talkies as a gift. This attitude made it clear, this item isnt for sale. Im giving you a pair as a gesture of respect for the Prefectural Governor, as for buying them? Heh youre thinking too much. Acts done with propriety usually dont provoke too much criticism from others. The Clerk also felt somewhat powerless and thought of giving up, but he wasnt willing to let it go. He couldnt help but narrow his eyes slightly, asking with a hint of threat, Such an important military device, where does the Divine Doctor n to sell them?
Feng Juns brow furrowed, and he asked displeasedly, Are you questioning me? At this moment, he was actually somewhat relieved that he didnt sell these devices. He hadnt sold them, and already the other party was behaving like this. What would happen if he actually sold them? But when he asked with such a stern expression, the Clerk broke out into a cold sweat. The other party was an Immortal, what was he thinking? Heposed himself, then forced a dryugh, I wouldnt dare question the Divine Doctor, I was just a bit curious For such a miraculous object, wouldnt it be a waste if it isnt utilized properly? Feng Jun was so amused by this remark that he almost wanted tough. This was something I brought to this realm. Whether its wasted or not, what does it have to do with you? If you cant stand to look at it, why dont you make a pair yourself? Its not like Im stopping you. What he despised most were these so-called paragons of justice, trivializing other peoples possessions as if they had no worth, almost as if not acting ording to their wishes was a betrayal of humanity, a betrayal of the Heavenly Dao. It never urred to you that if I were to follow your methods, putting aside everything else, even my own life would be at risk. Youre not the one in pain when you stand and talk, but shouldnt you at least consider other peoples circumstances? Anyway, Fengs ability to retort was also quite formidable. He smiled casually, In your eyes, it might seem miraculous, but to me, its just a small tool, thats all. Will you die if you dont brag? The Clerk was getting annoyed as he listened, Then, what about the rger tools that Mr. Feng mentioned? Larger tools? Feng Jun smiled, his white teeth gleaming, Hehe, how about a thousand-mile voice transmission? Thousand-mile voice transmission? The Clerk gasped when he heard this, thats something only Golden Core Immortals can do, right? However, this statement reminded him that the other party was indeed an Immortal! Walkie-talkies are great, but they are not irreceable. Whether two Golden Core Cultivators can transmit voices over a thousand miles is uncertain, but undoubtedly, they can do much more than just a mere ten or even dozens of miles. So, the Prefectural Governor thought the walkie-talkies were good merely because of their rtively inexpensive costalthough the Clerk couldnt be sure of their exact price, without a doubt, they were much, much so much cheaper than hiring two Golden Core Cultivators But why didnt the Prefectural Governor ever consider the idea of pestering the Golden Core Immortals to serve in the military? The cost is too high, whether its the cost of hiring or the cost ofpulsion, both are too high for the Prefectural Governor to bear. So, why does he think that forcibly buying the Divine Doctors walkie-talkies would definitely be feasible? Just then, the man from the Yu Family who was in disguise spoke up, seemingly doubting that the Clerk understood the Divine Doctors intentions properly, Of course, the walkie-talkies can be sold, but the Divine Doctor wants Spirit Stones.
The Clerks brow immediately furrowed into a knot, Spirit Stones what are those? Theyre Immortal Crystals, Yu Changqing answered casually, Those friends who cant do a thousand-mile voice transmission often find these gadgets handy when they go out cultivating. In her words, she managed to avoid many things, but anyone with an IQ above the passing line could understand. The Prefectural Governors Clerk, who relied on his intellect to earn his living, naturally understood as well.
What they were saying is, Golden Core Immortals dont need the walkie-talkies, but those below the Golden Core Cultivation level would find them useful, particrly the lower-rank Immortal disciples who often team up to hunt Spirit Beasts and such. During such times, walkie-talkies would be in demand. And when those Immortals make purchases, they naturally use Immortal Crystals. Feng Jun turned his head and gave Yu Changqing a look: that assist was really good. Its not that the walkie-talkies cant be sold; if theyre limited to selling only to Immortals, no matter how strategic a device it is, the officials of the Imperial Court can only watch enviously, unable to entertain the idea of iming the objects for themselves. As for Immortals, these detached beings, they have plenty of valuable things; there must be countless items considered strategic military devices, but does the Imperial Court dare to covet those? ` After all is said and done, no matter how important an item is, as long as it is confined to the realm of Immortals and does not interfere with the mundane power struggles, the Imperial Court can do nothing but watch helplessly. Of course, these treasures may trickle down here and there among themon folk, but as long as they cant turn the tide of destiny, it doesnt matter. Take for instance the Golden Armor Charm, the Immortal Array, or as another example Mr. Feng gifted the Prefectural Governor with a pair of walkie-talkies. Understanding this, the Clerk finally lost the enthusiasm to insist on the matter, and could only sigh deeply, If thats the case, then I have indeed troubled the Divine Doctor May I ask if the Divine Doctor has an invitation for the Innate celebration for the Governor? For a high-ranking official like the Prefectural Governor, an Innate Expert is certainly worth paying attention to, but that is just the extent of it. The Prefectural Governor attending such an Innate celebration is synonymous with both parties giving face to each other. Its quite normal for an Innate Expert not to issue an invitation to the Prefectural Governor or for the Prefectural Governor to not attend personally after receiving one. The Clerks question, of course, was not merely about securing an invitation to the celebration for the Prefectural Governor.
He didnt know why this fellow, who seemed to be an Immortal, would meddle in attaining Innate status, but with Immortals, you cant use normal reasoning, can you? Even the dragons have different offspring, so who doesnt have their entric moments? For him, testing the other partys attitude towards the Prefectural Governor was key. Mr. Feng, however, justughed it off, Its just an Innate celebration; I could simply drink with a few friends, no need to make a big fuss with a grand celebration. That would be truly embarrassing. The Clerk was momentarily at a loss for words Cant you boast without dying? But he had to admit, the other party indeed had the right to speak like that. At that moment, Lang Zhen walked in with two walkie-talkies, their original packaging long since left behind on Earth by Feng Jun. To think that walkie-talkies, which are allegedly sold only to Immortals, were brought in so barefacedlyit was somewhat unsightly. Mr. Feng silently resolved that he would definitely have some elegant packaging madeter. Lang Zhen, indifferent to the packaging, ced the walkie-talkies on the table and didnt forget to add, Turn them off when not in use, and they need to be charged when the battery is low. The Clerk opened his mouth slightly, astonished, Does that mean we also have to buy a generator? Lang Zhen curled his lip, Currently, we dont have any apparatus to charge with Spirit Stones. The Clerks mouth twitched, Spirit Stones so that means well have to regrly buy diesel too? Lang Zhen didnt say anything and just looked at him, his eyes conveying a very clear messagedo I even need to say it? The Clerk stood up and gave Feng Jun a bow, Thank you, Mr. Feng, for your generous gift. I have to report to the Governor first before making a decision.
He could ept the walkie-talkies, but once their battery ran out, he would need to find a way to charge them; such a gift couldnt simply be presented to the Prefectural Governor. Otherwise, wouldnt it be like showing contempt to the Governor? So he had to inform the Prefectural Governor first, to exin how miraculous the walkie-talkies were, and moreover, that to acquire the walkie-talkies gifted by Mr. Feng, one would have to purchase a generator and a lighting system. That decision would have to be made by the Governor. Right, and he also had to make it clear that Mr. Fengs requirement was payment before delivery Having hurriedly departed, Feng Jun gestured for Lang Zhen to leave and then turned to look at Yu Changqing, smiling as he spoke, Thank you for speaking up for justice. Yu Changqing spread his hands with a carefree gesture, Actually I was just telling the truth. This was what Feng Jun wanted to hear. He had always been a bit worried that even if he made contact with Cultivators, obtaining Immortal Cultivation Techniques would probably be quite difficult. After realizing the military potential of the walkie-talkies in the Prefectural Governors residence, he was initially quite troubled but then realized that they might help him knock on the door to Cultivationafter all, he could use this as an excuse to ward off the Prefectural Governors coveting. As for whether the item could truly gain the favor of Cultivators, he needed a definitive answer from Yu Changqing. Now that she had responded positively, Feng Jun was of course very pleased and thus spoke with a smile, Actually, I even thought about trading those tricycles for Spirit Stones, but considering the Storage Bag, I felt the significance wouldnt be that great. The two main functions of a farm vehicle are transporting goods and traveling distances. For traveling, this ne has horses, and Cultivators have Storage Bags which are even more convenient than farm vehicles and less conspicuous. Yu Changqing, however, had a somewhat different view, This tricycle, is quite practical for Cultivators below the Detached stage; after all, you cant store living people in a Storage Bag. The problem is, it consumes too much diesel. In her opinion, it was normal not to sell tricycles to themon folk, as Cultivators could actually make use of them; however, replenishing diesel was too cumbersome. If they could be powered by Spirit Stones instead, that would be ideal. Upon hearing this, the corners of Feng Juns mouth twitched, followed by a heavy sigh, Tsk, seems like I need to think of some alternative solutions.
The goods he brought to this ne were attracting more and more attention, and many of these modern items were inseparable from electricity. One could imagine that as generators sold well, diesel supply certainly became a bottleneck. What was more important was that fossil energy reserves on Earth Realm were rapidly depleting, and he did not wish to plunder the ne where his homnd resided. So, it was time to return to Earth to prepare properly. Chapter 290: 290: Artifact and Old Friend Chapter 290: Artifact and Old Friend Wang Haifeng yawned as he drove into Feng Juns vi, arriving a bit earlier today to rece Xu Leigang, who had taken the night shift. Ever since he began his cultivation, he had spent most of his time in Peach Blossom Valley, with the rest of it at the Hongjie Clubhouse. His wife had some opinions about this. After bringing him lunch twice to Peach Blossom Valley and realizing her husband wasnt deceiving her, her mood improved a bit. Nheless, she would still nag him toe home and pay his dues. Justst night, Madame Wang had summoned him back home, and in order to avoid being ridiculed by Xu Leigang, he decided to head over earlier. As soon as he got out of the car, he happened to see Feng Jun walking out of the vi. Rubbing his eyes, he thought, Why do I feel like somethings not quite right? Feng Jun nced at him, moved his mouth a bit, and finally managed to say, Try to control it a bit, you are stillying the foundations If you dont exercise restraint, it could affect your progress. Wang Haifengs face turned red, a rarity for him. He considered himself still young and didnt like anyone suggesting otherwise, so he could only offer a wry smile in exnation, My other half at home, she just doesnt trust people, says she wants to drain me dry Wheres the basic trust between people, huh? Feng Jun nodded slightly, Harmony in yin and yang is good, but excess is detrimental Hand me the car keys for a moment. Watching the other man drive away in his Q7, Wang Haifeng stood stunned for a moment before pping his thigh hard, I knew something was off Surely my hair hasnt grown out that fast? You only noticed the hair? Xu Leigang also emerged from the vi, musing aloud, The Master walks without making a sound now Its almost certain his cultivation level has greatly increased.
Really? Wang Haifeng furrowed his brow in thought, then nodded slightly before grumbling, Looks like I need to have a word with the wife Cant let this affect my cultivation. Feng Jun drove the Q7, repeating the first thing he always did upon his returnfinding a barbershop for a haircut. There was a barbershop right at the entrance of his residentialmunity, but he would never choose to go there. Needing a haircut every ten or so days with the hair always being quite longhow could he possibly do such a thing right by his own front door? Actually, he had stopped Wang Haifeng because he had some errands he wanted to arrange for him. As a master, its only natural for the disciples to undertake tasks on ones behalf. But upon reconsideration, for the sake of caution, it was better to keep Wang Haifeng and the others from knowing too much. It was safer not to fully reveal himself to anyone! This was critical for keeping his greatest secret safe. The loss of yang energy in Wang Haifeng wasnt particrly severe; it was just something he mentioned in passing. After getting his haircut, Feng Jun headed to the auto parts city and ced an order with the modification shop owner for another twenty retrofitted farm vehicles, ten all-terrain vehicles, and ten modified motorcycles. For the shop owner, the transaction was sizable, so despite dealing with a repeat customer, he requested an advance payment of five hundred thousand. To Feng Jun, this sum was trivial. Next, he made reservations for generators, walkie-talkies, and lighting equipment, among other things. After attending to these matters, he bought twoptops and, sitting in his car, began searching for relevant information using his mobile phones hotspot. He was looking for a car that could be powered by burning firewood. ording to his father, Feng Wenhui, in the 1950s, some buses ran on firewood, and their roofs were even fitted with sizable steamers. Moreover, as the inte suggested, the country managed by Kim Il-Sung, due to sanctions and extreme scarcity of resources, still had vehicles that ran on firewood. In Feng Juns opinion, if firewood could power a car, it could naturally power a generator as well. However, his search online led him to discover a more useful artifact: the Boiler Camel Motorcycle! As the name implies, this contraption consisted of a boiler hauled by a machine, which, once fired up, could serve as a generators engine. As someone from the arts, Feng Jun didnt quite understand the mechanics, only knowing that such devices were now obsolete and that he would have to custom order any such item. Though he was from an arts background, he had friends who were engineers, and after taking out his mobile phone, he flipped through his contacts for a while and finally found a name: Mou Miao. Mou Miao was his deskmate during the first year of high school, a kind person with little interest in socializing and a passion for tinkering with mechanical models and circuit boards, disying a techie vibe. Theyd had a good rtionship.
Mou Miaoter attended a 211 university and, after graduating,nded a job in Yongyang at a joint venturepany, apparently doing quite well. Feng Jun had always kept his phone number, but after meeting once during the Spring Festival of their graduation year, Fengs own circumstances became somewhat embarrassing, and he lost touch. He thought for a moment and then made the call. Mou Miao answered the phone, his voice as gentle as ever, Hello, who is this? Please go ahead.
Shui Da, its Feng Jun, Feng Jun addressed him by his nickname, How have you beentely? Youre the flower-thief, huh, Mou Miao chuckled, and it was apparent that he was pretty happy too, I called you this summer, but your number was out of service. Oh, I changed my number, Feng Jun said nonchntly, Im now working in Zhengyang. But I wont be using this number for much longer anyway, nning to get a better one. He did indeed n to change his number. The one he got upon arriving in Zhengyang was chosen at random and few people knew itmostly the Hongjie crowd. Most importantly, the number he had picked up casually was too hard to remember. Now that he had money, he nned to get a lucky sequence or a big number of some sort, but he had yet to find the time to do so. Oh, then just call me after youve changed it, Mou Miao was, as always, easy to talk to, Youre calling me for a reason, arent you? Lets talk about my thingter, Feng Jun said with a smile, How have you been in Yongyang? Not particrly well, Mou Miao spoke calmly, Thepany downsized, and I gotid off. Im currently looking for work in the capital. What? Feng Jun was astonished, thinking Mous temper was exceptionally good. To be so calm after ayoff, where he himself nearly felt like hitting someone when he was fired from the gym, Is it easy to find work in the capital? Not easy, Mou Miaos voice finally carried a hint of frustration. Amidst that frustration was also a touch of helplessness, If I continue in my field, finding a job wont be a problem, but itd pay less than what I got in Yongyang. I cant let my formerpany have thestugh Wouldnt that prove I wasnt worth the sry? Feng Jun paused briefly before replying with a smile, Exactly, you have to make your formerpany regret letting go of such talent. Im no great talent, Mou Miao said weakly, After being in Yongyang and thening to the capital, you realize what the world nevercks is talent, there are just too many incredible people.
The capital, of course, was full of talented people! Feng Jun continued to chat andugh with him for a while. Hearing that Mou Miao was unemployed, he was somewhat moved, pondering whether he should entice his old ssmate to Zhengyang to join his teamMou had a bottled-up personality and was very obedient, so there was no worry that he wouldnt fall in line. However, he quickly dismissed the idea. Mou Miaos nature made him a y-by-the-rules kind of guy, and Feng Jun decided not to disrupt his tranquil life. In the end, Mou Miao steered the conversation back, Come on, Feng, stop beating around the bush. Whats up? Feng Jun then shared his thoughts. There was a long silence from Mou Miao before he expressed his astonishment, A Boiler Camel Motorcycle-powered generator has no issues technologically, if one doesnt consider pollution; its just that the thermal efficiency is rather low. Technically, its mature, and there are no problems. Of course, I know its technically mature, Feng Jun silently gave a wry smile, So what about production? Production naturally, theres no problem, Mou Miao replied very directly, The issue now is that it has to be custom-made. I know it needs to be custom-made, Feng Juns mouth twitched slightly, Then where is a suitable ce to get them custom-made? Youre asking me? Mou Miao was surprised, Around Zhengyang, you can find a ce anywhere, especially near Chaoge. Im not familiar with that, am I? Feng Jun gave a dryugh, thinking that with this information, he should be able to solve the problem by contacting Wang Haifeng. But since he had decided to keep the news to himself, he wasnt going to change course lightly. An idea struck him, I was thinking, Big Water, since youre not busy anyway, how abouting over to help me keep an eye on setting this up? At least ten units for the first batch money is not an issue. From the other end of the phone, a bitter chuckle could be heard, Feng, I might be unemployed, but Ive saved quite a bit. You think Id take your money?
Its not my money, Feng Jun stated candidly, Im helping a boss with this, he owes me a favor, and I can call the shots Anyway, someones got to make that money, right? Its up to you if you can spare the time. Time I have, and it might be nice to treat it as a trip to Zhengyang, Mou Miao answered hesitantly, But Im not familiar with the ce and could only help you look after things, which shouldnt be too big a problem. I have acquaintances, and Ill introduce you when the timees, Feng Jun thought of Wu Shao, his father Wu Jianguo was doing well in Funiu, and Sheng Tang Construction was well-known. The best part was that the Wu Family didnt ovep with his circle of friends, eliminating the possibility of information leaks. Well okay, Ill go buy a ne ticket right now, Mou Miao hesitated before replying. However, just as he was about to hang up, he murmured quietly, You couldve done the money-making yourself, whats wrong with a literary man? Despite saying so, he arrived very quickly, and by 7 oclock that evening, he hadnded in Zhengyang by ne. Feng Jun was already waiting at the exit. Seeing Mou Miaos tall figure emerge, he waved eagerly, Old Mou, this way huh? He suddenly noticed that Mou Miao was pulling a suitcase in one hand, and on the other side, a petite young woman was following him. Mou Miao was about one-eighty-two meters tall, and the young woman was roughly one-fifty-five, the stark contrast in their heights was quite evident. Mou Miao turned towards the call, frowned slightly, You are damn, Feng, when did you get so tall? (Updated to here, summoning monthly tickets.) Chapter 291: 291: Bluff (1st Update) Chapter 291: Bluff (1st Update) Mou Miao was indeed shocked. He had heard of it, but had never seen someone who could still grow taller after graduating from college. However, generally speaking, he was not one to gossip, and after making a briefment, he said no more. But when he saw Feng Juns car, he became a bit unsettled again, This is a Phaeton, isnt it? Lao Feng, it looks like youre doing very well in Zhengyang, congrattions. Feng Jun wasnt surprised. Though Mou Miao was a quiet person, after all, he had been working in Yongyang and had now moved to the capital, so it was normal for him to recognize a Phaeton. But he wasnt one to unt deliberately. In his eyes, the friendship of ssmates was precious, much more valuable than the people he met after entering society, as there were no interests involved when they first met. So he just smiled, You havent introduced this beautifuldy yet, dont let me be impolite. The beauty, named Liu Xiaoxuan, worked in advertisement in Yongyang. Mou Miao knew her through work, and when he resigned, Liu Xiaoxuan also left thepany, and they went to the capital together to try their luck. Although Liu Xiaoxuan was not tall, she had a sweet face with a baby look and two small dimples on her cheeks. However, Feng Jun thought that Mou Miaos conditions werent bad either. He had the height, a very handsome face, and although a bit bookish and schrly, this was exactly the temte of a domestic man, wasnt it? After exchanging pleasantries for a while, they got into the car, and as Feng Jun drove, he mentioned the requirements for the Boiler Camel Motorcycle.
He didnt understand the specifics, only that the machine needed to be omnivorous, capable of burning coal or firewood, and needed more power as well, ideally being able to output thirty to forty kilowatts. Mou Miao didnt like to talk much, but when it came to manufacturing machinery, he spoke confidently. He said that with current technology, power and such were not a problem, but to make it omnivorous was more challenging. After all, our country was actively phasing out small boilers that pollute heavily. Most modern boilers were fueled by oil or gas, and there were also coal and oil co-firing ones. Pure coal-burning ones were rare, not to mention those burning firewood. Moreover, he raised a serious concern: if the Boiler Camel Motorcycle was to drive a generator for a long time, a water softening system would be essential, otherwise not only would the thermal efficiency be low, but the boiler would also be prone to explosion. Feng Jun didnt quite understand all this, but he was certain that he didnt need a water softening system, Are you just worried about scale? Dont worry, I have a way to deal with it. He had two backup ns: one was manual descaling, as in the Mobile Phone world,bor costs were incredibly low, so he would use it if avable. The second n was to manufacture distilled water on-site, which didnt require much skill C just boil water and condense it afterward, as there was an abundance of firewood over there. After a brief discussion, they had more or less set the tone. As they talked, Mou Miao couldnt help but interrupt, What exactly are you nning to do with these machines, who are you going to sell them to? I dont know where to sell them, Feng Jun said offhandedly, as long as someone is paying, why do you care? Just focus on making them I estimate eventually they will need far more than ten, maybe thousands. Lao Feng, that wont do, Mou Miao said seriously, making them is a minor issue, but the key is that the state will check. The more you produce, the higher the likelihood of being investigated. When that happens, not only the user but also the manufacturer will face legal action. Then dont use the manufacturers brand, its as simple as that, Feng Jun replied with a smile. Who knows, they might sell them to Africa, or countries like Bei Xinluo, ensuring quality should be enough. Mou Miao was taken aback, Not use brand Isnt that an unbranded product? Unbranded products are normal too, Liu Xiaoxuan chimed in, not to mention, Bei Xinluo, under the management of Gold Lao San, is always short on electricity. Having a Boiler Camel Motorcycle would be pretty good; why be choosy about the brand? Mou Miao was not someone who liked to talk. With his girlfriend speaking up, he kept quiet. A Boiler Camel Motorcycle being sold to Bei Xinluo was indeed normal. The next moment, another thought popped into his head: But can Bei Xinluo afford it? However, not being one to make trouble, since he was making unbranded products, he did not have to take any responsibility C as for the rest, he was toozy to consider. The Phaeton arrived at the Peni Grand Hotel. As Feng Jun looked for a parking spot, he instructed Mou Miao, Ill introduce you to someone in a bit. Dont say the Boiler Camel Motorcycle is for me, just say youremissioned by someone else. Mou Miao replied decisively, Alright.
However, his girlfriend Liu Xiaoxuan asked, Brother Feng, we wont need to advance the expenses, will we? Mou Miao was a little displeased, Xiaoxuan, this is my ssmate, what are you worried about? Liu Xiaoxuan kept quiet, just looking at Feng Jun from the back seat. Feng Jun initially felt a bit annoyed but then started tough, Lao Mou, youve got yourself a good girlfriend. Ive always felt youre too easy-going. Now that you have someone with aplementary personality, you dont have to worry about being taken advantage of.
While speaking, he took out a card from his pocket and handed it over, Theres five hundred thousand on this, the PIN is 123456, consider it your initial operating expense. Later on, well add it to the costs, that should be alright, right? Mou Miao tried to decline, and after a bit of back and forth, Feng Jun suddenly spoke icily, Keep it safe, dont let the people ahead see it. Mou Miao looked up and realized that several people were running over from the front side. He had no time to decline any further. The one who ran over was none other than Young Master Wu, Wu Limin, followed by several of his henchmen. Feng Jun had arranged to meet him at a restaurant in the Peni Grand Hotel, but Wu Limin, aware of the terrifying reputation of this master, had deliberatelye to wait in the parking lot to curry favor. Young Master Wu was one thing, but among his followers, there were clearly two who were not of the benevolent kind. This group standing in front of the car even had someone specially open the door for Feng Jun. Liu Xiaoxuan watched the scene unfold and was genuinely taken aback: why did Lao Mous top-student ssmate seem like a figure from the criminal underworld? Seeing Wu Limin fawn over him, it was only polite for Feng Jun to return the favor, Ha, Young Master Wu, why the formality? Coming all the way to the parking lot Lao Mou, let me introduce you, this is Wu Limin, Young Master Wu, the person Im introducing to you today Despite his polite words, the first thing he did after getting out of the car was to arrange a room for Mou Miao. Of course, this was normal practice, as attending to the amodation of a guest from afares first, with meals being secondary. He hadnt expected Mou Miao to bring someone with him, so he had only arranged a luxurious single room, but clearly, neither Mou Miao nor Liu Xiaoxuan minded and they promptly took out their IDs to register. Feng Jun felt touched as he watched: it seemed that this delicate girl was indeed determined to stick with Lao Mou. By the time they began to have dinner, it was approaching nine oclock. Feng Jun had originally intended to host a weing banquet, but after Mou Miao talked with Wu Limin for a bit, the topic turned directly to the Boiler Camel Motorcycle.
It was evident that Young Master Wu was not very interested in the topic, but Mou Miao seemed very keen to discuss ithe might not be talkative, but when it came to business matters, especially professional ones, he was precise and methodical. After chatting for a while, Wu Limin pushed forward one of his followers who, to everyones surprise, had a considerable understanding of the machinery manufacturing industry. It became clear that even a good follower had to be knowledgeable in their field. Then while those two talked, Feng Jun and Wu Limin drank. After about an hour and a half of drinking, Young Master Wu suddenly asked, Mr. Mou, Im not very familiar with the specifics of the Boiler Camel Motorcycle, I just want to know, where do you n to sell such outdated machinery? Mou Miao pondered for a moment before answering, Well, my client didnt specify, maybe Bei Xinluo? Wu Limins eyes lit up, That could be possible. Does your client have connections there? The corners of Mou Miaos mouth twitched slightly, and he managed to squeeze out a smile but stopped talking. He wasnt adept atmunication, much less at lying. With that, the conversation came to an end, and Young Master Wu indicated that he would be able to give Mr. Mou a reply by tomorrow. After seeing Wu Limin out, Feng Jun wanted to chat with Mou Miao some more to catch up on old times, but seeing Liu Xiaoxuan incessantly yawning, he could only smile, stand up, and take his leaveYouve had a long day, better rest early. What he didnt know was that as soon as he left, Mou Miao looked at Liu Xiaoxuan disapprovingly, What are you making a spectacle of yourself for? Having been together for some time, he knew very well that she was a typical night owl; there was no way she would feel sleepy before 2 a.m. Sure enough, Liu Xiaoxuan immediately became lively and said with a smile, Watching you talk today, I discovered something interesting and thought to remind you.
Mou Miao was the typical science and engineering type of guyhigh IQ but average when it came to social sophistication. He admitted that Xiaoxuans observational skills were much sharper than his own. If she said there was something, then there must be. Still, he was visibly displeased, Whats there to discuss, couldnt you have told meter? I havent met with him for two years, and I was hoping to have a long chat. Because he wasnt good at interacting with people, he didnt object to hearing her analysis and suggestions and would even consider adopting some depending on the situation. But youve detected something amissafter our conversation ends and were alone, there would be no harm in discussing it at length. Liu Xiaoxuan chuckled, her eyes shimmering with excitement I was just worried that it might be toote if I told you afterward. Toote? Mou Miao frowned, I have a good rtionship with him, he wont mind if I say something wrong. He may not mind, but you will, Liu Xiaoxuan stared intently at him, Arent you thinking that you came here just to help a friend and make a little money on the side? Thats correct, Mou Miao nodded, I told you that before I came, and you felt the same way. Thats exactly the issue. Your ssmate is definitely not simple; his strength is immeasurable, Liu Xiaoxuan grew more excited as she spoke, I think its time for you to consider starting a business in Funiu now. (More toe, the remaining updates will be in the evening. Ive paid off my debt to the readers, and now Ill update whenever I feel like itthats the kind of caprice I can afford. If you dont like it, try hurling your monthly votes at me) Chapter 292: 292 Complementary (2nd Update) Chapter 292: Chapter 292 Complementary (2nd Update) Mou Miao looked at his girlfriend in astonishment, Youre not serious, right? Didnt we agree to strive for sess in the capital? Things have changed, Liu Xiaoxuan shook her head, First, we must ask ourselves, why do we strive in the capital? Because it has many tforms and opportunities She paused, then continued, But its not only in the capital where opportunities can be found. If other regions also present rare opportunities, why not seize them? One had to admit, her thinking was clear and precise, while Mou Miao happened not to be very good at nning his career. Mou Miao pondered for a moment before asking, Is President Feng really that impressive now? How impressive he is, I dont know, but when Wu, the young master of Sheng Tang Construction, with his five followers, had a respectful attitude towards Feng Jun that seemed toe from his heart, Liu Xiaoxuan spoke seriously. Just a moment ago you were suspecting Feng Jun of being a swindler, Mou Miao wanted tough, his disposition meant he would never say something so hurtful, But it was Old Feng who said he was the young boss of Sheng Tang, theres no proof though. Ive checked, Liu Xiaoxuan took out her mobile phone and swiped open the screen, The boss of Sheng Tang Construction is named Wu Jianguo, look, heres his picture Doesnt he resemble Wu Limin? Mou Miao scratched his forehead, having such a clever girlfriend was certainly a relief for him, but also a bit of pressure, I thought, it was about that half-million you were considering. Half a million? To buy a bathroom in the capital? Liu Xiaoxuan looked at him irritably, He said the Boiler Camel Motorcycle could potentially sell thousands of units. Lets be conservative and say a thousand units, at two thousand profit per unit, that should be attainable, right?
Mou Miao touched his chin, speaking with hesitation, This I need to discuss with him. After calcting the costs, Ill have to oversee the production. After putting in the effort, well see how much he ns to let me earn per unit. You are just too honest, Liu Xiaoxuan looked at him helplessly, Fine, hes your ssmate, you handle it. Im just telling you earning two million is merely the price of a Phaeton. Mou Miao was silent. Xiao Lius opinions were usually something he preferred to ignore. President Fengs wealth was his own, and he only intended to earn what was rightfully his. Liu Xiaoxuan sighed and switched the application on her mobile phone, Lets see what my girlfriends have to say. She was part of a WeChat group with four friends, a close-knit group. The message she sent was: In Zhengyang, I met a super handsome guy driving the legendary Phaeton, freaking out Friend 1: Ahh, Cao Cao, are you finally going to abandon your San Shui bro? Friend 2: Step aside, upstairs. Im begging for the WeChat ID of this super handsome bro. Friend 3: Anyone driving a Phaeton surely has an even more expensive car at home. Cao Cao, you say nothing without a picture. Evidently, the first half of friend 3s message had quite the impact on Liu Xiaoxuan. Mou Miao was familiar with these three and had a grasp of their way of speaking; he didnt mind their wild talk. He hesitated for a moment but still stuck to his thought, Lets first get the Boiler Camel Motorcycle done. This time Liu Xiaoxuan didnt say anything, just nodded. She thought getting the Boiler Camel Motorcycle done wasnt a bad idea. Once they achieved some results, perhaps they could ask President Feng for different business ventures. Little did Feng Jun know that, for certain reasons, he found it inconvenient to recruit his high school ssmate, but Liu Xiaoxuan, who was eager, intended to strongly push the matter. As the saying goes, a wise wife prevents misfortune. It wasnt certain whether ssmate Xiao Liu was extremely virtuous, but her personality perfectlyplemented Mou Miaos. The next morning, at nine oclock, Feng Jun called his old ssmate, offering to take him on a tour of the scenic spots around Zhengyang, only to find out that Mou Miao had already taken off with Lao Pang, who was driving their car and was almost on the expressway. Lao Pang was the professional-looking follower from yesterday. He was diligent and dug up a lot of information the night before. Early that morning, he contacted Mou Miao, who then along with Liu Xiaoxuan, headed straight to Chaoge. In short, such efficiency in handling matters greatly surprised President Feng. Since the Boiler Camel Motorcycle had a n, Feng Jun, following the principle of not troubling others with multiple tasks, also mentioned the concept of a wooden car to Mou Miao, but he emphasized that it wasnt urgent, and the Boiler Camel Motorcycle was the priority. Mou Miao agreed without hesitation. It seemed that he had already determined that Feng Jun nned to do business with Bei Xinluo and didnt raise any questions.
With that matter arranged, Feng Jun couldnt return to the mobile phone dimension; if he went there, he wouldnt be able to progress with the script here, making obtaining the Boiler Camel Motorcycle an indefinite prospect. Therefore, he had to stay in this world for a while, but in fact, there were many things he could do in this dimension. First, he needed to purchase arge number of goods, especially diesel, flour, meat, and other major livingmodities. Next, he felt it was necessary to find someone to trante instructions for some items into seal script.
Then, he nned to consider setting up a walkie-talkie station on Mount Zhige, to maximize themunication range of the walkie-talkies. He even began to find out what was needed to set up mobile stations and whether it was difficult towork them. Feng Jun ran to a street responsible for packaging and printing, where he purchased a considerable number of paper and wooden boxes. He nned to take these to the other side, so everyone could get a sense of what exquisite packaging looked like. In Donghua Country, they also paid attention to packaging, butpared to what was dubbed the over-packaged modern society, there was still a significant gap. Besides these trivial matters, Feng Jun also needed to finalize another issue urgently, which was that he needed to find a bigger warehouse. The vi in Peach Blossom Valley could no longer meet his increasing demands for goods storage. Not to mention anything else, just the numerous vehicles he had ordered for modification this time wouldnt fit in the via couple more vis wouldnt be sufficient either. Then there was diesel, which was another problem. Peach Blossom Valley was a tourist area, and it would be too conspicuous if he was to haul diesel there every day. Therefore, Feng Jun had no choice but to set his sights once more on the contracted barren mountain. The owner of the barren hill had said he would return during the Spring Festival to trade thend, so Feng Jun simply made a direct call to Wu Limin, wanting to know if he could start construction there at this moment. Technically, without the transfer of ownership, he had no right to construct on someone elsesnd. However, both parties had long agreed on the transaction; it was just that the homeowner was currently in Merricks immigration detention and couldnt return. After all, all parties involved were of considerable status and unlikely to go back on their word on such matters. Wu Limin felt somewhat surprised. The New Year was less than a month away, and you, President Feng, cant wait even that long? This was also because he felt he had been of great help in the matter with Mou Miao; thus, he dared to boldly ask this question.
Feng Jun indeed had no issue with it and said that he nned to upgrade the road, make it better, and add a few automatic gates along the waythere wouldnt be walls on either side of the gates; theyd just prevent vehicles from entering and leaving the road at will. Besides, he nned to level two plots ofnd in preparation for future construction. Of course, the most crucial part was that he intended to entrust all these projects to Sheng Tang Construction. As for the free construction previously promised by the young master Wu was President Feng someone who couldnt afford such minor expenses? In his heart, Wu Limin actually had some reservations about such conducttransactions could ur in at most a month, and yet why rush into this, was it really necessary? However, hearing that Feng Jun was keen on infrastructure, he could somewhat understand, especially as Feng hade to discuss it beforehand, which was a way of showing respect for everyones face. As for using the personnel from Sheng Tang for the construction, that was a trivial matter. He quickly got in touch with the person from Merrick, who, upon learning it was such a matter, had no objectionsafter all, youre paying for the construction first. If you cant produce the money for the trade once Ie back after the New Year, it will have been a wasted effort for you, but a gain for me. So he expressed his readiness without hesitation, saying that the one watching over the ce was a distant rtive of his. He would give him a call, and then you could go over and discuss how you want to fix the road with him. This distant rtive was also living a carefree life, and having previously rented out half of the vi to Feng Jun, he was very cooperative after receiving the call, running back and forth to help Feng Jun pick a location and n the route. Feng Jun didnt make any major changes to the road; he merely added a few inconspicuous small curves to the existing one. The previous development of this barren mountain aimed at nting economic forests. The Merrick guy had constructed the road as straight as possible so it would be convenient for workers toe and go, and for transporting timber. Now, as Feng Jun nned to develop this ce like a backyard, a straight and long road was too unfriendly to personal privacy. Adding some curves gave it a sense of winding seclusion.
The weather was currently cold, unsuitable for constructing roads. However, preparing the roadbed first, followed by pouring concrete, would make subsequent work much more convenient. While at the construction site, Feng Jun received a call from Mou Miao, saying that Chaoge could indeed manufacture the Boiler Camel Motorcycle and fully meet the requirements. Although it was a custom order, as long as the design was finalized, the speed would be absolutely fast three days would be enough. Feng Jun was greatly surprisedwho knew that Chaoge had Roc Citys speed now? But Mou Miao didnt find anything amiss. He believed Chaoges speed wasnt the fastest yet; in ces like Roc City or Kuaiji, if one found the right manufacturer, it would only take two days to aplishsuch was the remarkable pace of Huaxia. However, what was quickly settled were the various parts; assembling the entire Boiler Camel Motorcycle and getting it to run effectively would take at least three to five days. Adding the time for custom-made parts, this was roughly a six to eight-day timeframe. This was just for the production. Before manufacturing, there had to be rough process design, joint design, and redundancy design. This required consultation among multiple factories to find the most economical and rational n. In short, the Boiler Camel Motorcycle could be unveiled in about twelve to fifteen days. Of course, the first few units produced would not be very stable and would need dedicated maintenance until they were standardized. The most crucial point was that this would make the Boiler Camel Motorcycle very expensive. The preliminary estimate was that, with expedited customization, a single Boiler Camel Motorcycle would cost about fifty to sixty thousand yuanand this was just the budget. Chapter 293: Shocking Sight (Asking for Monthly Votes, Third Release) Chapter 293: Shocking Sight (Asking for Monthly Votes, Third Release) ` Mou Miaos voice was very low when he mentioned the price because he felt utterly ashamed. A simr branded diesel generator would cost about half as much as a non-branded Boiler Camel Motorcycle. Its said that the Boiler Camel Motorcycle can burn a more varied fuel mix, which means lower fuel costs, so a more expensive machine shouldnt be an issueits economical to use, after all. But in reality, back when diesel generators reced Boiler Camel Motorcycles, it was a case of high-end goods recing low-end goods. Diesel generators advantages include low noise, no pollution, high safety, and easy management, among others. As for the price and fuel consumption, diesel generators have always been high-end products. So, Mou Miao felt a bit embarrassed that the Boiler Camel Motorcycle he came up with was twice the price of a simr-type diesel generator. However, he also exined that this was the price before standardization. If they could actually reach a production rate of one hundred units per month, the cost of the Boiler Camel Motorcycle could drop to between fifteen to twenty thousand. And if they could reach a monthly demand of one thousand units, the cost of the Boiler Camel Motorcycle could be reduced to under ten thousand. Feng Jun was not very sensitive to pricing. Those who run monopoly businesses never worry about costs. What he cared about was, Can we really finalize the design in fifteen days? Theoretically, its possible, Mou Miao said with the meticulousness expected of an engineer. But Im already considering an improved model because I feel that the current model is particrly user-unfriendly. I hope to develop an improved model simultaneously. Then go ahead and develop it, Feng Jun didnt think such a small sum was a big deal. You have a budget at hand anyway, so start spending uh, another call ising in, I need to take it first. The caller was Wang Haifeng, whose voice was filled with unmistakable joy, Master, Ivepleted the third diagram and I feel full of vigor. Can I start practicing the fourth one? Oh, has he reached the intermediate level already? Feng Jun was also happy for him. But in his heart, there was some doubtwas this guys cultivation speed really that impressive? Strictly speaking, Coach Wangs cultivation speed was not even close to his own. However, Feng had gone through multiple space transition refine marrow sessions, and the cultivation technique he used was the Tai Chi Technique. More importantly, Feng Jun had discovered his ability to sense qi on his own, not through someone elses guidance. So he pondered for a moment before responding, Wait for me, Ille back and check on you. An hourter, he drove back to Peach Blossom Valley. As he entered the gate of the vi, he was surprised to find two dogs lying near the entrance. They didnt move away upon seeing the car, only lifting their heads and making a low woof woof sound. Both dogs wererge breeds. Feng Jun wasnt fond of dogs and could only recognize that there seemed to be a German Shepherd among them. But disliking dogs didnt mean he could run them over, did it? While cursing the dog owners irresponsibility for lettingrge breeds roam free, hezily honked twice. The dogs shifted from lying down to standing, staring fiercely at the car, still unwilling to leave the entrance. Feng Jun was getting angry and really wanted to step on the gas and run these two beasts over, but after thinking it through, he still got out of the car and approached the dogs with a stern face. However, dogs are particrly good at reading human expressions. Although lethargic just moments before, sensing an approaching human got them immediately alert to Feng Juns imposing demeanor. The German Shepherd took a step forward, let out a low growl from its throata warning to the intruder. So this is your territory now? Feng Jun almostughed in anger, but his steps didnt slow. The German Shepherd tucked its tail and bolted; the other ck-and-white dog reacted even faster, leaping twenty meters away and barking furiously at Feng Jun. Feng Jun pointed at the two dogs and spoke coldly, Block the door again, and youre both dead. He didnt think the dogs could understand him, but since dog owners always im their pets are smart, he gave them a warning in advance. If he had to actter, it wouldnt be unjust. As he drove into the yard, Li Xiaobin and Wang Haifeng, hearing the dogs barking, also came out from the vi. Feng Jun frowned slightly and asked sternly, Whats going on with these two dogs? No idea, Li Xiaobin shook her head with a terrified look. Theyve been wandering around here for three days. She had been afraid of dogs since childhood. The dogs had started by just roaming nearby, butter they blocked the gate, which scared her from going out. Fortunately, she could order delivery on her mobile phone. But Wang Haifeng was eager to show off his achievements, Ill call Fatty Xu. If we cant find the dogs owner, well just catch and sell them Master, can you give me some advice now? Inside the vi, Feng Jun helped Coach Wang test his progress. Sure enough, not only had he reached the intermediate level of martial artists, but his qi cirction was also wless. Apart from some instability in his qi, there were no other issues. Feng Juns observation of their cultivation was extremely detailed. He believed it was essential to understand all kinds of situations to make informed decisions since he intended to teach others beyond just these two. He furrowed his brow and asked, ording to my estimation, you shouldnt have finished the third diagram so quickly. Did something happen? ` ` Not at all, Wang Haifeng lifted an eyebrow, almost bragging about how exceptionally gifted he was. But in the end, he restrained himself and honestly replied, My recent cultivation has been going very smoothly, perhaps its enlightenment? There, he couldnt hold back after all. Enlightenment Feng Jun found this reason a bit speechless, but on second thought, he himself had the protagonists halo, so it seemed reasonable for a supporting character to asionally have a burst of fury, with a lucky +1 or something. So he temporarily set that issue aside, Then you should stabilize for a while By the way, afterpleting the third illustration, you need to rest. Did you pay attention to the cultivation technique I gave you? I did look at it, Wang Haifeng felt a bit wronged, Buttely, my sense of qi has been very good. I have an intuition that just resting appropriately is enough, and I can continue to practice, which is why I asked you if I could train more intensively? In fact, he was still a bit indignant inside. His recent goal was to surpass Xu Leigang, and further down the road to put effort into catching up with Feng Jun. A recent good sense of qi? Feng Jun had a vague idea of what was going on, Xu Leigang these past two days Has something been happening at home? Hes ying with his precious daughter. His daughter finished first in her ss on the final exam, Wang Haifeng replied with a smile, He promised her all sorts of food and fun, nning to celebrate for three days, so he can onlye to work at night. Feng Jun sighed silently to himself. What do they mean by immortal families being heartless? This kind of joy that normal people should have is really a luxury for cultivators. Of course, he couldnt say Xu Leigang did something wrong, but Fatty Xu might really be missing out on a fortuitous opportunity. After Feng Junpleted the check, he didnt say anything and just walked into the living room. He nced casually around, nodded slightly, These dozen pots of flowers are well-kept the dioluses are about to bloom, Xiao Bin, youve worked hard. Seeing the two of them chatting leisurely, Coach Wang snuck out of the vi and called Xu Leigang from the courtyard, Lao Xu, you better take care of your daughter. The master is not happy with your recent progress in cultivation. Upon hearing this, Xu Leigang felt really aggrieved. I dont spend that much time with my daughter. She did well this year, so I fulfilled my promise to reward her. Thats whats supposed to happen, right? Unable to resist showing off, Wang Haifeng boasted that he had already practiced the third illustration and nned to start on the fourth after two days of consolidation, Lao Xu, you could still cultivate at night if you cant during the day. Instead, all you know is to sleep. This guy has always been like this, never forgetting to unt himself when belittling others. Lei Gang roared in anger, If I practice at night, how am I supposed to spend time with my daughter during the day? While the two of them were muttering to each other, Li Xiaobin heard Feng Jun praise her flower care and couldnt help blushing, Actually I just water them casually, I havent put in much effort. This sounded modest, but she knew very well that it was quite true. Its still not easy. This orchid is looking lively, almost rivaling the diolus, Feng Jun said with a smile, Did you add some new fertilizertely? I didnt add any fertilizer, Li Xiaobin honestly shook her head, then after some thought she added, The air has been goodtely, the oranges and apples I bought are easily preserved They dont wilt on the table. Oh, Feng Jun nodded slowly while wandering towards the window. After gazing outside for a moment, he sighed again. He truly felt pity for Xu Leigang, such a great opportunity and you choose to spend it with your previous lifes beloved. Upon hearing him sigh, Li Xiaobin also went over and looked out the window, immediately getting angry, They are at the door again, those two dead dogs! Im going to call the property management! Feng Jun fell silent for a moment then spoke up, Let it be, have Lao Xu deal with it. It would be best if their owner could keep them tied up at home. He decided to forgive these two dogs because their presence was simple; they sensed the spiritual energy leaking out from inside the house. There were three condensing spirit stones in Feng Juns storage room, and one of them was leaking a slight amount of spiritual energy. Wang Haifengs ability toplete the third illustration ahead of time and eagerly try the fourth, the well-grown housents, and the preserved freshness of the fruits were all for the same reason: they benefited from being nourished by the spiritual energy. The amount of spiritual energy wasnt abundant, and ordinary people rarely perceived it. Wang Haifeng, having practiced more diligentlytely, reaped the benefits, but he wasnt even aware that an external force was aiding him. However, the two dogs outside clearly sensed something unusual here, which is why they stubbornly refused to leave. Feng Jun didnt feel fond of dogs because he disliked those who walked dogs without leashes, transferring some of that dislike to the dogs themselves in fairness, these dogs were suffering on behalf of others. But even so, he didnt think these two dogs deserved to die although he had almost killed them a moment ago. Now, it seemed these two were quite fortunate. Not only had they encountered spiritual energy, but they also discovered it. (Thats the third update, calling for monthly votes.) ` Chapter 294: They All Become Spirits (First Update) Chapter 294: They All Be Spirits (First Update) Feng Jun could disregard the behavior of these two dogs, but at the same time, he didnt want them to benefit any more from it. He had no interest in raising petsthe world was already deficient in Spiritual Energy. The bit of possessions he had umted was not just for his own use; his parents needed it, and it was meant for good friends too, so where would he find the surplus Spiritual Energy to form a bond with two dogs? When Feng Jun realized the impact Spiritual Energy could have on real society, he couldnt help but finely attune himself to the Spiritual Energy in the air again. It was trulyextremely scarce. If he wasnt deliberately sensing it, he might not even be aware of it. He initially wanted to transfer the Spirit Stone back to the mobile phone ne, as his presence in this ne meant that there was no movement on that side, and the leakage of Spiritual Energy was almost nonexistent. There was no timeline, so no one else could detect it. But since the leak of Spiritual Energy wasnt much, he thought about it and decided not to take any action for the moment. For a cultivator, it was inappropriate for Xu Leigang to give up cultivation to busy himself with other matters, but as a parent, fulfilling a promise to his child was not wrong by nature and fundamentally positive. No matter what, the information Fatty Xu came into contact with, including his way of thinking, was all from modern society. He didnt grow up in Donghua Country, so there was no need to make him miss an opportunity because of this. Feng Jun sorted out his thoughts and then walked around the house to see if the Spiritual Energy had caused any other changes. However, regrettably, he didnt find any new anomalies for the time being. About ten minutester, Xu Leigang appeared at the entrance of the vi. Hepletely ignored the two dogs at the entrance and knocked on the door nonchntly. After entering, he spoke with a smile, Master, Ive had some family matters these past two days Alright, I know, Feng Jun waved his hand, cutting off his words, Take care of the two dogs outside, have their owner take them back. If theye over again without being leashed and get killed, they have iting! In theory, such incidents should be reported to the property management. However, in Peach Blossom Valley, the situation wasplicated. The majority of the residents had the power to ignore property management, so issues like unleashedrge dogs really werent considered major. So instead of contacting property management, it was better to rely on an influential long-term resident like Xu Lei. If he was unwilling to listen, then directly killing the dog was an option. Zhu Laodas son could handle the subsequent trouble. Realizing it was such a trivial matter, Lei Gang hastily agreed, also to avoid the Master dwelling on hisck of dedication to cultivation. Property management sent someone quickly, who captured the two dogs and then put up a notice at the entrance for the dog owners to im them. On the third day, Feng Jun discovered another uninvited guest. A crow had taken residence on the por tree at the entrance of the courtyard. Sometimes, it watched the small yard intently; other times, it flew back and forth above the yard. There were seven or eight simr vis nearby, and with the smaller ones, there were nearly thirty in total. Yet, this crow flew over only Feng Juns yard. Sitting in the yard, Feng Jun observed for a long time and finally confirmed that the crow too had sensed the Spiritual Energy. Suddenly curious, he wondered if even such an ominous bird could possess spiritual awareness? After doing some research, it turned out to be true. The intelligence of crows appeared to be quite high. Strictly speaking, he didnt dislike these spirited beings. Everyone loves charming creatures. For instance, creatures like Gungun could be global inte sensations just by being adorable. But even thendlords family didnt have surplus grain. With such a small amount of Spiritual Energy, his own family and friends were barely covered, let alone animals. So Feng Jun pondered whether he should get an air gun to take down the crow. But before he could take any action, another species showed up in the yardmice! Feng Jun was aware that mice were quite intelligent, and their sensing of Spiritual Energy was not unexpected. However, his dislike for mice was deep-rooted. If the crow could be killed or let be, the mice had to die! Killing mice was much simpler. With Fengs skill, dealing with mice was a piece of cakein fact, ever since his promotion to the Innate level, he could hover in the air for a short time, making it possible to deal with the crow as well. But this was a modernmunity, and if he flew into the sky in broad daylight, he would be an inte sensationright? He was about to go out to kill the sneaky mouse when the crow in the sky folded its wings and shot towards the mouse on the ground like an arrow, with an impressive force. Feng Jun seemed to understand its bodynguageHey, buddy, dare to snatch my cultivation resources, death it is! The mouse on the ground, not counting its tail, was already half a foot long, ratherrge in size. But it was unclear whether it was truly shortsighted, unable to see the distance or distracted by the Spiritual Energy, it failed to notice the sky above and was abruptly grabbed by the tail and lifted into the air by the crow. In a panic, the mouse squeaked while desperately struggling, trying to bite the crow in retaliation. But the crow was also very agile, flying and shaking all over, not giving the mouse any chance. Feng Jun found the sight amusing, so he stepped out of the vi and stood in the yard to watch the crow torment the mouse. This crow is really not just a bit clever, carrying the rat and flying for about two minutes, at a height of thirty to forty meters in the air, it released its ws, and with a plop, threw the rat towards the ground. However, the creatures aim was off because the flights momentum caused the rat tond on the road outside the vi. Fortunately, there was no traffic at the time; otherwise, regardless of who was driving, encountering such a furry object falling from the sky would likely scare them witless. This rat was quiterge, and not light in weight, but when it hit the ground, it didnt die immediately and was strugglingboriously. Rats have a strong ability to heal themselves. Even though it seemed half-dead now, given a few minutes, it could likely recover enough energy to scamper into the surrounding ditches. The problem shouldnt be too big. The crow probably thought the same, circling in the air for a while before diving towards the ground again. But at that moment, Feng Jun had alreadye out of the yard and with a flick of his hand, a gust of wind hit the rats head. This was the gust from an Innate Expert. The rats head instantly burst open, its body shuddered, and it breathed itsst. The crow, which had been watching for passing cars, was so frightened that it braked sharply in the air and flew desperately back into the sky, crying caw caw in terror. Feng Jun didnt kill the rat out of sheer boredom but recalled an old saying from his hometown: after killing a rat and hanging it up at home, for a long time no other rats would dare enter. Conversely, with snakes and weasels, its the same. Kill these animals and you mustnt handle their corpses inside the house, or youll invite revenge from their kin. Snakes taking revenge is a legend, but Feng Jun had indeed heard real ounts of weasel revenge back in his hometown. Years ago, in a vige, someone caught a young weasel in a trap, and for the following ten years or more, weasels incessantly harassed that family, to no avail even with dogs. In the end, that family had no choice but to move away, and only then was the feud finally settled. Of course, these tales arent necessarily true, but in any case, a rats corpse is definitely a warning to its fellows. Feng Jun found a sturdy hemp rope, tied the dead rat up, and hung it under the eaves of the vis main gate. At the moment the weather was quite cold, so the rats corpse would not dpose for a while, and even if it did rot, the smell would disperse into the air, and it likely wouldnt reach an unbearable level. The crow had already flown back and perched on the por tree by the entrance, cocking its head as it watched him do all of this. Feng Jun knew well that crows eat carrion. After hanging up the rat, he turned to look at the crow, pointed at it, and then at the hanging rat, and with the flick of a finger, mimed the gesture that killed the rat. Dont eat this meat, got it? Or Ill finish you off too! And would you believe it, the crow actually didnt dare to touch the dead rat. That very evening, Xu Leigangpleted his cultivation of the second diagram and officially progressed to the intermediate level martial artist. He was cultivating the Tun Na of the Eighteen Diagrams, with one advancement for every two diagrams, unlike Wang Haifeng, who was practicing the Twenty-Seven Diagrams with one advancement for every three diagrams. After progressing, Xu Leigang was exceptionally happy. Everyone has apetitive spirit; you see, he had felt the Qi earlier than Wang Haifeng and had fewer diagrams to practice, yet he advancedter than Wang Haifeng, which had long left him feeling frustrated. In fact, after advancing, his strength had increased even more than Wang Haifengs had. Previously, their arm wrestling was evenly matched, but now Coach Wang was clearly unable to keep up. Actually, this was not just a matter of Xu Leigangs improvement; it was mainly because Coach Wangs attributes were not naturally very high, and his ability to increase them was limited. Discovering he had been caught up to, Wang Haifeng felt very imbnced and asked the master if he was consolidated enough to begin cultivating the fourth diagram. Xu Leigang, who usually tended towardziness, became anxious when he heard Coach Wang say this, asserting that his sense of Qi was excellent, almost like divine help, and he felt there was no need to consolidate further. He believed there would be no issue continuing straight on to cultivate the third diagram. Of course, Feng Jun knew in his heart that this was not divine help but the assistance of the Spirit Stone! He rejected Fatty Xus request, insisting that he consolidate for at least three days, but Wang Haifeng truly could continue. Previously, he had given Xu Leigang a helping hand, turning a blind eye to Fatty taking advantage of the Spirit Stones influence. This time, he might afford Hai Feng a few days benefit as well. The next afternoon, Feng Jun discovered another strange urrence: there was yet another dead rat in the yard! This rat was smaller than the one from yesterday, with multiple injuries on its body, both scratches and prations, yet its body was limp, suggesting its bones were likely shattered. Its eyes, however, were wide open, hinting at the tremendous horror it had endured before death. As Feng Jun was examining the dead rat with a stick, a caw caw noise came from above, filled with triumph. Looking up, on the por tree outside the gate, that crow was proudly arching its tail and stretching its neck, ncing down at him with something resembling expectation in its eyes (Another bonus update, as resilient as an eighteen-year-old.) Chapter 295: 295: Setting a Trap for Dogs (2nd Update) Chapter 295: Setting a Trap for Dogs (2nd Update) ` Without a doubt, the dead rat was finished off by the crow in the tree. At that moment, Feng Jun found it somewhat amusing. Originally, he had nned to get rid of the crow, but seeing how tactful it wasnot only did it refrain from eating yesterdays rat, but it also understood to exterminate the rat to please himhe found he couldnt bring himself to do it. Its said that creatures with spirit are likable, and indeed it seemed to be the case. He had been pondering whether to get a cat to prevent a mouse gue in the neighborhood, but the crow had taken care of the matter. And in these times, whether cats can still catch mice is also debatable; isnt it more convenient to feed them cat food? Plus it seems ssier. However, he didnt want this crow to go around catching mice and then dropping them in his yard. So, he picked up the dead rat and walked around the yard. Then he lifted the rat and shook it at the crow. The crow tilted its head to look at him but made no sound. Feng Jun wasnt sure if it understood, so he pointed outside the yard, then pointed at the crow and mimed a few times with his mouthcatch them outside the yard, and you can eat them yourself.
Then he turned around and hung the rat under the eaves. He didnt n on hanging a string of rats there, but this particr rats death was especially gruesome, which he was sure made its corpse a more potent deterrent. Just after he had hung up the dead rat, a chorus of barking erupted from outside the yard. Feng Jun looked to the side and saw a woman in her forties passing by the front of the vi with a dog. This dog was one of the ones that hadin in front of the vis gate that day. It was said to be a Border Collie, a very intelligent breed. The owner of the dog was a minor executive at the Funiu Province Mobile Company. He purchased a house from the Management Committee, and his wife worked at an insurancepany, also holding a minor executive position. The woman leading the dog was the one from the insurancepany. The day the Management Committee captured the dog, she went to them and made a scene, iming her dog was a pedigree worth a substantial amount of money, andined about the brutality of the capture; it not only injured the dog but also terrified it. Upon hearing this, the Management Committee, recognizing that she wasnt one of the notoriously difficult residents, didnt indulge her: Such an expensive dog should be tethered by you; youre lucky we caught it for you, otherwise someone might have killed and eaten it by now. Affronted by their response, the woman demandedpensation, threatening that they should be careful of poor mobile signals in the resort area. Such threats sounded rather low-grade; nowadays, the service industry goes out of its way to please customers, and even monopolistic enterprises, formerly known as electricity bullies, shudder at the word int. But this still depends on the context. Peach Blossom Valley is a resort area that values visitor experience. The electricity bullies dare not act rashly, and when Peach Blossom Valley is pushed, they could generate their own electricity; even the Water Tyrant behaves because drilling a well is not that expensive. But if there were no mobile signal from Funiu, surely Peach Blossom Valley couldnt just set up its ownwork, could it? If the mobile signal were poor, it might lead to a loss of regr customers living in Peach Blossom Valley. But how few are the local residentspared to the number of tourists who visit each year? Visitors whoe for tourism wont switch to other operators just because Funius signal is poor; tourism is just a matter of one or two days after all. What theyre more likely to choose isavoid Peach Blossom Valley if the signal is bad, why go there? And if someone points this out in a travel guide, then the issue could be even more problematic. So, regardless of how amodating the mobilepany is when acquiring customers elsewhere, when ites to the local Management Committee of Peach Blossom Valley, the mobilepany takes a strong stanceI am the hardware you need for your tourism development; you need me to cooperate to raise your hardware standards.
Of course, unless absolutely necessary, everyone still prefers a win-win situation; the mobilepany doesnt want to lose a single customer. Property management was somewhat troubled when they heard this, so they said, your dog always lying at someones front door is not right; its the request of the homeowner here. The woman turned around to find the homeowner toin. As it happened, Xu Leigang was in the vi, and he was not one to take such things lying down. He immediately dered, picking on you is no act of manhood; your husband works for the mobilepany? Come on, tell me who he is!
The woman dared to confront the Committees property management, but when faced with ordinary people, she really didnt have the confidence, especially since Fatty Xu had a bit of a gangster aura and a bit of a spoilt air. She could feel this person was not easy to provoke. So she threw down a couple of harsh words and left, andter, probably having learned of Xu Leigangs identity, she didnte back to pick a fight. But these past few days, shed been leading her dog past this ce daily, more than once, and on one asion, when Li Xiaobin happened toe out, she even released the dog leash, scaring Li Xiaobin to the point of trembling all over and shrieking for his life. At that time, Wang Haifeng was there. He pushed open the vi gate and stepped out, prompting the woman to hurriedly drag her dog back. Coach Wang also had a dog at home, but he prided himself on his qualityhe always cared about his image. So he dered on the spot that if he saw her dog unleashed again, he would kill it outright. All in all, the dog was quite spirited and hadnt done anything too wrong, but its owner was just too bad for the dog. Feng Jun looked at the dog and then up at the crow in the tree. Both were spirited animals, yet why was there such a difference? The crows intelligence wasnt limited to just this. Not long after Feng Jun had hung up the second rat, just about two hours or so, there came a caw caw from outside. ` The vis renovation was genuinely done with solid materials, and the soundproofing was quite impressive. Nevertheless, he still heard the noise. As he stepped outside the front door, he burst intoughter. As it turned out, the crow had caught another mouse and ced it on a branch of the por tree, stretching its neck and calling incessantly towards the house.
Only when it saw him emerge did it cease its cawing. Lifting one w, the crow patted the mouse on the branch, looking quite pleased with itself. This mouse was small, about half the size of the other two mice. Perhaps because it was easier to catch, it was pecked pitifully full of holes. After patting the mouse, the crow made no further movement but cocked its head to the side, continuing to watch Feng Jun. Is it waiting for mymand? Feng Jun was somewhat taken aback. Has this crow really be spirit-touched? But were well past the era of legends. He blinked, deciding that he should no longer mimic chewing motions. The crows intelligence was limited after all, and if it mistook his gesture as a desire to eat the mouse and tossed it over from the tree, that would be terrible. After some thought, he went back inside to get an apple and started eating it voraciously. Then he waved a hand at the crow. The crow was indeed smart. Seeing Feng Jun eat an apple, it held the dead mouse down on the branch, tilted its head to ponder for a bit, then bent down to peck and eat. As mentioned earlier, Feng Jun wasnt particrly fond of pets, but if he had to choose one, hed probably go for tropical fish? Yet, this crow had truly piqued his interest. He even felt a sudden urge to take out the Spirit Stone to see how it would react. But fortunately, Feng Jun was usually quite rational. The priorities of animals shoulde after those of humans. This happened around noon. In the afternoon, after withdrawing from the stock market, Feng Jun received a WeChat message from Feng Jing. Feng Jing: Are we on for the East Three Provinces? [Question] Luo Hua: [Sweating] Ive been quite tied up recently and might not make it. When do you n to go?
Feng Jing: Little Year, the twenty-third day of the twelfth lunar month. If we go anyter, we wont make it back in time for the New Year. Luo Hua: Then lets wait a bit longer. Ill contact you when its time. Feng Jing: Still waiting? Are you sure you can get a ticket? Or do you not realize theres a massive migration called the Spring Festival travel rush? Luo Hua: [Sweating] I really cant confirm right now Oh, by the way, Im now promoted to the rank of God of Stock. [Picking nose] Feng Jing: [Question] Didnt you empty your portfolio? What stocks are you dealing withtely? Luo Hua: Itsplicated. How about dinner tonight? Feng Jing: I have sses this evening. Ive been overloaded with teaching to prepare for the trip. Just say it over WeChat. Luo Hua: That wont do. The secrets of a God of Stock cant just be casually shared. [Proud] Havent you heard? To learn, one must sleep with the master. [Smirk] Feng Jing: Feng Jing: Not only are you good looking, but you think highly of yourself too. Im not interested in young men. [Proud] Of course, Feng Jun would reply with a standard answer: Im not small; Im quite big. Feng Jing ignored his flirtation and after a pause, sent another message, How about lunch tomorrow? Its my treat. Even through his mobile phone, Feng Jun could sense her hesitation. He was very certain that Feng Jing had feelings for him.
So he seized the opportunity and insisted, Only dinner will do, not lunch. [Struggle] Feng Jing fell silent for a while before replying, Afternoon tea then, or forget it. Feng Jun didnt immediately agree but responded, Well get in touch when the timees. Switching to the stock market app, his 2.5 million yuan in the market had now grown to over 3.3 million, equivalent to three consecutive daily limit-ups. And he had achieved this in just over ten days. Had it not been for the worry of drawing too much attention, he could have earned even more. Just then, his mobile phone rang. The name Zhang Weihong shed on the screen. Sister Hongs call was to inform him that in a couple of days there would be a jewelry and jade industry meeting in the province. Li Dafu, one of the organizers, had invited her and hoped Feng Jun would also attend. Feng Jun said he was too busy, that her presence was enough. Zhang Weihong hung up, curling her lips in frustration. This guy really treats me like a nanny. Zhang Caixin was absorbed in her mobile phone, engrossed in the beauty tutorials of Fierce Red, and without looking up said, Didnt you tell him about the national meeting in a few days? At the mention, Zhang Weihong blushed slightly. The national meeting wasnt being held in Funiu, and if she apanied him, there would be too many opportunities for interaction. If she used this meeting as a topic of conversation, wouldnt it imply a hint? That shameless guy After watching the tutorial for a while and noticing her sister didnt respond, Zhang Caixin looked up, I find it strange. Feng Jun is quite handsome, tall and well-built She stopped mid-sentence, realizing her sisters hesitation, and stood up decisively, If you like him, just say it. Why be so coy with me? Ill go find him for you Chapter 296: 296: Zhang Caixins Discovery (Three More for Monthly Tickets) Chapter 296: Zhang Caixins Discovery (Three More for Monthly Tickets) After hanging up the phone, Feng Jun was not idle either, for he soon received a call from Mou Miao. The structure of the Boiler Camel Motorcycle was settled, theponents manufactured, and the assembly nowplete, but there were still some interfacing issues that needed to be resolved. Through WeChat, Mou Miao sent over a Draft of Pot Camel Machine Operation Manual for Feng Jun to review andment on. The draft was truly rough, spanning merely three pages. All the introductions and instructions consisted of extremely simple words, with many particles omitted, even adverbs and the like, resembling the way Chinese people speak foreignnguagesessentially just blurting out words. But such a draft was very time-saving to write, which showed they really were working frantically on the project. In addition, there were rough sketches, photos of the actual item, and hand-drawn pictures that had been photographed and inserted into the document. After a brief examination, Feng Jun felt that the operations were indeed challenging, far moreplicated than those of a diesel generator, with one requiring expert operation and the other designed for simple usethere was simply noparison. Therefore, he sent a WeChat message back, expressing his hope that Mou Miao could develop an improved Boiler Camel Motorcycle as soon as possible, emphasizing ease of use and striving for automationeven if it couldnt reach the standard of a robot, it still needed to be simple enough for the Donghua natives to operate. Prior to this, Feng Jun was very resistant to poprizing scientific knowledge in the mobile phone realm and even didnt want to sell agricultural vehicles because of it. But now, he could no longer afford to be willful. The reason was simple; without widely promoting generators, walkie-talkies couldnt be charged, and without charged walkie-talkies, how could he establish himself among cultivators?
Of course, there might be other modern products that could rece walkie-talkies, helping him to take root among cultivators, but isnt it just that he couldnt think of any at the moment? Moreover, even if he did find a new product, that product would most likely still rely on electricity. Thus, honestly promoting the Boiler Camel Motorcycle was the proper path. Mou Miao quickly replied that an improved model was also under development, but it involved digital circuits and would take some time. Feng Jun didnt ask how much time it would take, because he suddenly realized he also needed to trante the Pot Camel Machine operation manual into Donghua Countrys seal script. However, this time, he couldnt keep using those several teachers for trantions. If all the products in Donghua went through these few individuals, it would be too easy for others to make connections. But if he didnt use these people for trantions, whom could he find? Could he really pay someone online to trante? That was truly not suitable; firstly, he might not trust others, and secondly, others might not trust him. Feng Jun wanted to create a trantion software, a simple font transformation with a touch of intelligence for machine trantion. He felt that the development of this software wouldnt be too difficult, but the only concern was whether the grammar habits would deviate significantly after trantion into seal script? To solve this problem, he would ultimately still need someone to proofread Considering these issues, Feng Jun felt a headache mounting; in fact, he had no idea where to find someone to write the software. But he could no longer discuss this with Mou Miao, nor with those teachers; he had to seek out another party. Thinking about his headache, he couldnt help but p his thigh, I should have studiedputer science back in the day. What good would studyingputer science do? someone scoffed coldlynot someone else but his assistant, Li Xiaobin. She was dressed in house clothes, mopping the floor with a mop in hand, I did studyputer science, so what good is it? Feng Jun blinked in confusion and asked, Werent you studying beauty and hairdressing? Beauty and hairdressing were what I learned after entering society. What I studied in technical college wasputer applications, and I could have even qualified as a teacher, Li Xiaobin said, head down, vigorously mopping the floor, her long hair that reached her shoulders swaying in front of her forehead. But even as an associate degree graduate, all I could do was work as a typist.
Feng Jun wasnt interested in herints, blinked again, and asked, Do you have any friends who are programmers? Programmers? Li Xiaobin lifted her head, frowning slightly, Well it depends on what kind of software you want to write. After Feng Jun exined his requirements, she immediately responded, If thats all you need I guess a script would suffice. Ill ask around for you. Li Xiaobin had no interest inputer programming, but she had studied this field in technical college. Now, with a need rted to the field, she was willing to discuss it in her ssmates group to show she could take on projects in her field of expertise.
Soon, her ssmates group responded, stating that a script would suffice, but for precise trantion, someone from the Chinesenguage field would need to proofread. Li Xiaobin calmly stated, The projects client is quite wealthy; proofreading is negotiable. I have a few ssmates who studied this field in university. Let them earn some extra money. Its only fair; she really wasnt lyingin fact, the projects client could have done the proofreading himself. But she also knew that Feng Jun was too preupied with various matters to bother with this; otherwise, he could have handled the trantion and proofreading himself, without the need to pay someone to write a program. Just as expected, once she mentioned it, the ss group chat explodedsure, they wereputer science students, but who didnt have a few rtives and friends? Since it was about earning some extra cash, why not earn it for one of our own? Were ssmates after all, why let outsiders profit? The trantion and proofreading were soon taken care of, but then another problem presented itself before Li Xiaobin, Xiao Bin, who will provide the standards for the seal script font and lexicon? Feng Jun finally realized, painfully, that no matter how willing he was to spend money, there were some menial tasks he just couldnt avoid. He had a simple seal scriptparison chart previously, which he had added quite a few entries to, but creating a lexicon was nearly the death of himoften, he would trante based on experience. He suggested Li Xiaobin make a simr chart, even personally instructing her on what to consider when creating it. This time, he was spending the money to get this set of materials mainly to settle trantion issues for good. Now it was just a Draft of Pot Camel Machine Operation Manual, butter, a manual for an XXX Agricultural Vehicle would work with the same asset. He even considered tranting some Earth Realm novels over to enrich their leisure culture. However, he also felt that climbing the tech tree by force was no easy feat. Just one introduction was keeping him this busy; many web novels made it seem so simple for the protagonists who traveled to another world to establish an industrial systemthat was really
While he was instructing Li Xiaobin on how to make the chart, Zhang Caixin walked in. She immediately saw Feng Jun leaning over the back of a young woman in a particrly intimate pose, and the little temptress was none other than his personal assistant. Zhang Caixin blew up at once, Feng Jun, what are you doing? Feng Jun nced at her, then at his own and Li Xiaobins position, and slowly straightened up, Im teaching her to design a chart. Whats with the shock? Zhang Caixin, a woman of action, walked straight over. After seeing the actual chart on theputer screen, she smiled brightly, I was just worried about you not messing around with your secretary, you know. Preventing you from grazing too close to home. She knew that Boss Feng always prided himself on never grazing close to home. Feng Jun rolled his eyes, Was there really a need to get so worked up? Anyone who didnt know any better would think I had done something to you. What could you possibly do to me? Youre all show and no go, Zhang Caixin snorted disdainfully. Girls her age really had no inhibitions, and even if they were wrong, theyd argue till they outpaced any opposition. But she wasnt one to cause a scene without reason, and quickly changed the subject, Why arent you at the meeting? Feng Jun gave her a not-so-pleased look, Do I need a reason not to attend meetings? Cant you see how busy I am? I didnt see you being busy at all, just preying on someone elses innocence! Zhang Caixin grumbled inwardly. Yet she also knew she couldnt really say that out loud, so she stepped forward again to take a closer look at what Li Xiaobin was doing. Seeing her settle down, Feng Jun sat on the sofa and started nning for the affairs that needed to be arranged for the trip to the Cultivation ne.
Zhang Caixin lost interest after watching for a while, and noticing that the dozen or so flower pots in the living room were thriving, she strode over to admire them. After less than half a minute, she sniffed and looked up, puzzled, The air in this living room is really nice, it gives a veryfortable feeling Do you open the windows often? Without lifting his head, Feng Jun replied, Why else would houses in Peach Blossom Valley be so expensive? Good air thats a must. Its not just that, Zhang Caixin shook her head, turned to look at him with a hint of confusion, I came in from outside, and the air in your house seems especially good, how should I put it She furrowed her lovely brows, thinking, before finally speaking hesitantly, Its very refreshing here, I didnt feel thisst time. Li Xiaobin, who had her back to her, twitched her lips at the remark: Tch, shameless little tterer, such disgusting ttery! Feng Jun actually looked up at thisment, smiling and asking, You didnt feel itst time? Humph, Zhang Caixin gave him an unamused look, guessing what he might think, and affirmed firmly, Im not ttering you, its just your ces energy, it feels different. Heh, Feng Junughed, looking amused as he asked, The air has energy now? Zhang Caixin sniffled again, her puzzlement persistent, It seems it seems not just the air? Coming from a lineage with Ivan heritage, her nose was particrly high and elegant, and with the little motions and expressions, she seemed all the more yful, radiating an unavoidable youthful vitality. Feng Juns brows lifted as he reached for his mobile phone on the coffee table and began to swipe through it. Zhang Caixin didnt take notice. In todays society, people dive into their phones at the drop of a hat.
She really was enveloped in some inexplicable sensation, feeling a bit keyed up and an indescribable joy throughout her body. Every cell seemed unusually at ease. (Thats three updates for now. About the fan team, its just a perk, just enjoy everyone.) Chapter 297 - 297 Professional Correspondence Chapter 297: Chapter 297 Professional Correspondence Zhang Caixin was truly happy, spinning around twice in the living room without even realizing it. Then, she turned to Feng Jun, asking with a hint of excitement, Cant you feel it? Feng Jun seemed lost in thought and took a moment to snap back to reality, answering as if awakening from a dream, Oh, I dont feel anything special. No matter how beautiful the scenery is, once you get used to it, it doesnt matter anymore. Its just like the poem Wang Guozhen wrote, The best thing is West Lake is not my hometown, right? Zhang Caixins smile froze on her face, then she gave him a disdainful look, Such a nice house Its a waste for you to live in it, you really cant appreciate this feeling. Li Xiaobin, who had his back to the two, was startled and thought, This way of brown-nosing is quite unique But does it really work? Surely it wont anger Boss Feng, right? But Feng Jun was not angry; instead, he looked at Zhang Caixin with great interest, If youd like, you can move in. Zhang Caixin was initially taken aback upon hearing this, and then looked at him with a half-smile, President Feng, are you flirting with me? Feng Jun chuckled softly, his gaze heavy with meaning, Flirting with a beauty Thats pretty normal, right? Should I be flirting with ugly women instead? Zhang Caixinughed giddily, trembling like a blooming branch, and especially since the branch was tall and graceful, it was truly a rare and beautiful sight. Isnt beauty used to refer to gender? Ugly women What gender is that? Li Xiaobin clenched his fists and couldnt help but cough lightly, Enough you two, there are other people here. Feng Jun also no longer wanted to stay in the living room because some things were not appropriate to discuss in front of Li Xiaobin. So he stood up and looked deeply at Zhang Caixin, Upstairs for a sit? There wasnt arge living room upstairs, only a smaller one, with mostly bedrooms. Although Zhang Caixin was fierce in conversation, presenting a tough girl persona, she still hesitated in the face of such an invitation. It wasnt that shecked courage, but she was pondering C this handsome guy, he should be my sisters right? Seeing her hesitating, Feng Jun just smiled unconcernedly, Then how about taking a walk outside? At that suggestion, Zhang Caixin involuntarily frowned, Its freezing outside, why would we go out? Actually, she couldnt bear to leave thefortable feeling of the house. Feng Jun winked at her, revealing a very secretive smile, and spoke softly, Lets just walk around nearby. Zhang Caixins heart raced uncontrobly, finding his smile extremely annoying: Being handsome doesnt make you anything special. Youre meant to be my sisters choice! But while that was what she was thinking, she found herself replying uncontrobly, Im not dressed warmly enough, how about we talk in the car? Li Xiaobin clenched his teeth involuntarily, you coquettish catch, are you really thinking about doing that in the car? Feng Jun smiled and passed her another look, his voice gentle, Lets head out first and then see. Zhang Caixins head was spinning, and before she knew it, she had followed him out. After walking quite a distance, she suddenly came to and asked, Eh, howe weve almost reached the gatehouse? Feng Jun saw that she had been out of it and didnt speak until she came to her senses, then asked with a smile, What do you think? Do you feel exhrated here? Exhrated? Zhang Caixin rolled her eyes, Are you alright? Im so cold I could jump around, and my hands are freezing. Why did you bring me all this way? Feng Jun fell silent, contemting how to phrase his words to exin the matter to her. Zhang Caixins behavior had prompted him to ess his mobile phone, squandering five energy points just for one persons information C an unprecedented extravagance for him. But the facts proved that those five energy points were absolutely worth it; Zhang Caixin could undoubtedly feel the Spiritual Energy to some extent. She possessed the Yin Yang physique, exhibiting a very bnced yin and yang. In the mobile phone dimension, this was referred to as the Chaos physique. Everyone has yin and yang, but bnce is extremely difficult to achieve. Such a physique suits both men and women; regardless of gender, its great for Cultivation and qualifies for the pursuit of bing an Immortal. Whats most remarkable is that Zhang Caixin has a strong innate Water Attribute that is exceptionally abundant. For ones innate attribute to be so abundant is incredibly rare, a one in a million chance. Yu Changqing was hardly out of his mothers womb before he was whisked away by an Immortal, primarily because of his abundant innate Wood Attribute. Zhang Caixin has a singr Water Attribute, slightly less abundant than Yu Changqing, as she had no one elses innate qi to take while in the womb. But she is a woman, which fits her specialty perfectly. A man with a single Water Attribute, or a woman with a single Fire Attribute, its like being born the wrong gender. Moreover, she has the Yin Yang physique; having a single attribute isnt an issue. With the nourishment of water, yin and yang can transform all things. Given her condition, had she been born in Donghua Country, she would have definitely been guided away by an Immortal upon discovery. Because of her Chaos physique, her asional tomboyish demeanor is quite normal. However at the same time, she possesses a sole Water Attribute, which from another perspective, means she is the epitome of femininity. Feng Jun was not sure if Zhang Caixin, with her extraordinary talent, could definitely sense the Spiritual Energy, but he had discovered that she was now in a realm known as Half-step Beyond Mortality. Once one enters the realm of Beyond Mortality, it signifies the beginning of Cultivation, like Yu Changqing, who is now in the Beyond Mortality Seventh Level realm. Zhang Caixin had never been exposed to Cultivation. She still lived in the Earth Realm where Spiritual Energy was sparse, yet her initial appearance was in a Half-step Beyond Mortality state. The existence of such a person was mainly for helping others temper their Dao hearts, wasnt it? If she couldnt even perceive Spiritual Energy, who else could? One could imagine how ecstatic Feng Jun became once he realized her potential. Poor heaven, around his vi, those who could feel Spiritual Energy included dogs, crows, and even mice, as well as flowers and nts, and fruits like apples and oranges But astonishingly, there were no humans, who should be the most spiritually aware of all creatures! There were three living people inside the vi, closer to the Spirit Stone than those animals and nts, but they had not sensed it. Both Coach Wang and Fatty Xu had advanced in their levels with the assistance of the Spirit Stone. However, what made Feng Junugh and cry was that neither of them realized that their promotions werergely due to the Spiritual Energy emanating from the nearby Spirit Stone. Therefore, for Feng Jun, Zhang Caixin was immensely precious He wanted Zhang Caixin to stay, but she was not only Sister Hongs sister but also strikingly beautiful. And Mr. Fengs reputation wasnt particrly solid, especially not in his private life where he wasnt overly scrupulous and also liked to flirt In short, it was somewhat difficult to broach the subject. Hearing Zhang Caixin mention her cold hands, he reached out instinctively, grabbed one of her hands, and slipped it into his pocket, ying with it slightly. It was unnaturally cold, her skin as smooth as cream, silky to the touch Zhang Caixin struggled slightly, then allowed him to hold her hand. Gradually, she even rxed her palm. At some point, their fingers slowly intertwined Feng Jun turned around with her, walking towards the vi, and Zhang Caixin didnt speak, following his lead step by step. On the cold and stern winter streets, only the sound of shoes striking the pavement could be heard. In the blink of an eye, the vi was within reach, and Feng Jun finally broke the silence, If you like it here, just stay. How could I possibly! Zhang Caixin eximed, seemingly rejuvenated after the prolonged silence, her spirits lifting, Look how pleased you are with yourself I came here to convince you on behalf of my sister! Though she said that, her left hand was still nestled in his pocket, tightly holding his right hand. Feng Jun felt trapped in a dilemma. Emotionally, he was very fond of Sister Hong, with whom he had a longer acquaintance and with whom he had engaged in very deep conversations. But Caixin she was also excellent, young and beautiful, with no hidden agendas, and fond of him too. Of course, what was most rare was her astounding aptitude, making her the most likely candidate to be hispanion in the quest of Cultivation. After a long pause, he tentatively asked, Have you ever heard this saying, A sister-inws bum belongs half to the brother-inw? Eh? Zhang Caixin drew out a long sound of questioning, turning her head to look at him with a mockingly amused gaze, President Feng, you sure are bold, thinking of such things. Feng Jun squeezed the hand inside his pocket, which felt cold and silky smooth, but looking at her expression, it was as if he wasnt holding her hand Havinge this far, he steeled his heart and shamelessly dered, Im no ordinary person, so of course I can think of anything. Is that so? Zhang Caixin stared at him quizzically, her left hand struggling slightly as if trying to break free from his grasp. But how could Feng Jun possibly let her wishe true? Fingers locked together, trying to break free wasnt that easy. Zhang Caixin struggled a couple of times and, realizing she couldnt seed, gave up, but she didnt hold back with her words, Do you think you have a lot of money? Or do you think youre handsome enough? As she spoke, her tone was very cold. The mind of a young girl is like the weather in Juneunpredictable. Feng Jun had an intuition that if his response didnt satisfy her, the positive impression he had worked to build could be ruined in an instant. Of course, wasnt this also an opportunity she was giving him? A chance to prove himself? After all, Feng Jun was a man who had flirted around in bars. Though he didnt like to force others, he also wouldnt easily let go of something that mighte his way. So, he smiled slightly, I have all you mentioned Zhang Caixins left hand struggled forcefully. But thats notprehensive enough Feng Jun easily subdued the delicate hand in his pocket, continuing casually, I didnt want to say it outright because some things cant be taken back once spoken. As expected, confronting a girl with a rebellious streak, this tactic was very effective. Zhang Caixin lessened her grip, looking at him half in doubt, I want to hear something other than tales of your mine-grabbing exploits do you have any stronger points? To be honest, Feng Juns potential underworld connections did give her a thrill, but deep inside, she also harbored considerable wariness. Chapter 298 - 298 Aerial Absorption Chapter 298: Chapter 298 Aerial Absorption Zhang Caixins mood at the moment could be described with one phrase: she wanted to steal a kiss, yet feared a p. Undeniably, Feng Jun held considerable allure for her. Standing at 1.8 meters, he matched well with her height of 1.72 meters; his physique was tall and fit, making him a perfect clothes hanger; and he had an extraordinarily handsome appearance, good enough to make a living off his looks alone, and quitefortably at that. As for wealth, well, that goes without saying. Her sister had made tens of millions inmissions just by selling jade for him in thest half-year. In these times, there were many rich men, and among her admirers, there were plenty of wealthy ones as well. However, to find someone her age with the financial means of a Feng Jun was extremely rare. Moreover, Feng Jun had made his money on his own; he wasnt some second-generation rich kid. Leaving aside his personal earning ability, the fact that he didnt have to look to his parents when spending money, free from nagging elders, was extraordinarily rare. Of course, what was most precious and also the most tempting for her was the sense of security. This wasnt to suggest that Feng Jun had any indescribable issues in certain functions but rather that, for most women, a strong and powerful man could guarantee a better life in society. Some might say, how can a man from the underworld provide a sense of security? Those who thought this way were indeed mistaken. How many pretty young things hooked up with gang leaders for precisely this feeling? Even if Im not interested in bullying others, I can ensure that nobody dares to mess with me. Not to mention, Zhang Caixin wasnt that old just yet. Attending an arts college, she had seen more than her fair share of beauties being harassed. Her only concern now was it seemed like Feng Jun was her sisters target. While she got along well with her sister, even though she asionally found her sisters old bird advantage unbearable and would act out from time to time, the thought of actuallypeting with her sister over a boyfriend was a hurdle she couldnt get over. Zhang Caixin hoped that Feng Jun could give her apelling reason, to help her ovee this mental block. But at the same time, she somewhat despised those who talked about looks and wealth my prince charming shouldnt be so vulgar. In short, a girls mind is truly elusive, so much so that even she herself hasnt figured out what she really wants. Feng Jun thought for a moment, then lifted his hand, and a fallen leaf on the ground flew up into his left hand. A trademark move of an Innate Expert: Aerial Absorption! Just like the External Release of Internal Qi, not every martial master could achieve it, but anyone who did was certainly a martial master. Seeing this, Zhang Caixin waspletely dumbfounded and uncertainly asked after a long while, Is this magic? Feng Jun turned his head to look at her seriously and answered, This is Martial Arts. Zhang Caixin was dumbstruck for a good while, before suddenly bursting intoughter, extremely amused, Haha, the way you joke with such a straight face is really cute. The corner of Feng Juns mouth twitched slightly as he looked at her speechlessly: You were supposed to be a goddess, how did you turn into a crazy goddess? Zhang Caixinughed for a while, then sobered up and spoke seriously, Okay, even if this is Martial Arts, Im really curious, what rank is your Martial Arts in the Martial World? Do you have titles like Eastern Heretic or Western Poison over your head? Indeed, its a super IP, universally known and recognized. Suddenly, Feng Jun felt somewhat tired at heart and sighed helplessly, Well, lets put it this way, have you heard anyone else mention simr Martial Arts? Zhang Caixin bit her lower lip lightly and pondered briefly before shaking her head decidedly, No. Doesnt that settle it? Feng Jun raised his eyebrows, That means Im one of a kind. That might not be the case, Zhang Caixin shook her head and confidently retorted, I havent heard about this before meeting you, but that doesnt mean I wont encounter someone with simr abilities in the future, right? Heart heavy! Feng Jun looked at her without speaking, wondering whether he should let her know a bit more. But soon, Zhang Caixin spoke again, batting herrge eyes curiously, Do they call you master because of this move? Her sister had always wondered why so many people called Feng Jun master and she was equally curious. No, Feng Jun shook his head and answered inly, They call me master because I can help people lose weight. He didnt want people to think he was the kind of master who engaged in deception, conjuring snakes from an empty bowl and the like. He could also conjure snakes from an empty bowl, but the snakes he conjured were dead. Zhang Caixin blinked again, her long eyshes twitching, Then why is Xu Leigang still so fat? Damn it, in that moment, Feng Jun desperately wanted to give Xu Leigang a beating let his damn mouth stay shut and not make me look like a fraud. Suddenly feeling somewhat disheartened, he eximed with a sigh, Since you dont believe me, then forget it, just pretend you didnt hear anything I said today. Fate truly exists in the world. Leaving aside predestined marriages, chance encounters require fate, making friends requires fate, and even finding oneself liking a book during a certain period, constitutes a kind of fate. Cultivation, of course, requires fate even more. If fate doesnt arrive, forcing it is futile. Feng, a man who explored cultivation alone, has now be an innate expert, and the path to immortality seems promising, doesnt it? Dont say that, Zhang Caixin became more intrigued when she saw he didnt want to talk, Tell me, why is Xu Leigang so fat? As a girl, she was quite interested in topics like weight loss; of course, she never needed to lose weight, but she had best friends and ssmates who did. Moreover, if Feng Jun was truly renowned as a master for his skill in helping people lose weight, she could acquire this skillon one hand, to help her friends, and on the other, she might need it in the future if she ever gained weight. After all, there are so many delicious foods in the world Her inquiry about Xu Leigangs weight loss wasnt intended to make Feng Jun ufortable, but rather she knew some people couldnt lose weight no matter how hard they try; she was just simply curious about why Xu Leigang couldnt slim down. But Feng Jun didnt want to discuss it anymore; he just gave a faint smile and offered no response. Zhang Caixin waited a bit, and when he remained silent, she turned her head and asked cautiously, That thing just now it wasnt magic, right? Feng Jun had decided not to exin any longer, but seeing her careful demeanor made him unable to resist feeling sympathetic. He silently sighed in his heart, let go of his right hand in his pocket, and with a flick of his left hand The withered yellow leaf shot out, spinning as it flew off into the distance, vanishing in a sh. This time, he had simply tossed the leaf without consciously aiming at anything, even though there were trees along the road and low shrubs everywhere. Injuring someone with flying flowers and leaves is the stuff of legends in the martial world, but showing off really wasnt his interest. Of course, with Zhang Caixins intelligence, seeing a light, fluttering leaf fly out tens of meters and disappear, even as a non-STEM student, she could understand the difficulty of this feat. This was not something achievable by mere skill; it had to be strength, or perhaps some kind of power currently beyond humanprehension. She stood there, stunned, not knowing what to say for a moment. Feng Jun didnt hear her speak, waited a while, and then realized that his right hand in his pocket was being held by her left hand again. Intertwined fingers! He nced at her and smiled softly, Alright, its quite cold, lets go back. Zhang Caixin silently watched him, and after a long while, she spoke softly, Why me? What? Feng Jun frowned, her voice had been so soft that, despite his hearing, he was somewhat uncertain. Im asking you why me? Zhang Caixins voice was a little louder as she looked at him intently, You clearly know that my sister likes you a lot. This question, Feng Jun still didnt know how to respondhe certainly couldnt say that her sister had been leading him on and ying hard to get, which had upset him. To directly say that he was attracted to Zhang Caixins talents would also be hurtfulso, if she had no talents, her beauty wouldnt have been enough to move him? The most fatal thing was that he couldnt reveal all his secrets to her; doing so would be irresponsibleboth to himself and to her. After a long time, he made a dryugh, Ive discovered that you have some talent, and it seems you could inherit my mantle. Talent? Zhang Caixins eyebrows furrowed as she gave him a strange look. After a few seconds, she burst into loudughter, Haha, I think I understand now why they call you a master are you also nning to enlighten me in the middle of the night? Ni ma Feng Jun looked upward speechlesslywhy were the imaginations of girls today so bizarre? Alright, just kidding, Zhang Caixin saw his unamused expression and couldnt helpughing again, You mean, I could, just like you did a moment ago, injure with flying flowers and leaves? (To continue discussing the influence of a super IP) Theres just a possibility, Feng Jun rolled his eyes, having been tormented by her peculiar elf-like behavior all day, he firmly refused to express his assessment of her talent, Maybe youll achieve nothing alright, I was just looking for a reason to flirt with you. As expected, the rebellious girl couldnt stand being underestimated, Zhang Caixin gave him a disdainful nce, proudly stating, Youre not telling the truth, let me think my talent is not bad, right? I could discover the secret in your room. Feng Juns expression turned serious, he spoke solemnly, Some things should not be spoken of lightly one must have a sense of reverence. Of course, I have great respect for Sister Wei Hong, Zhang Caixin retorted, then tightened her left hand, pulling him around to leave, Alright, its really cold outside, lets get back. As the vis gate came into view, she withdrew her left hand from his pocket, turned her head, and asked very seriously, Does your beautiful assistant know about these things? Feng Jun silently shook his head, toozy to answeran obvious fact, wasnt it? Zhang Caixin smiled, her big eyes curving into crescents, showing exceptional happiness, Since thats the case, I promise I wont tell anyone your secrets not even to my sister. (Updated to call for monthly tickets and rmendations.) Chapter 299: 299 Not Just Idle Worry Chapter 299: Chapter 299 Not Just Idle Worry Li Xiaobin discovered that ever since Zhang Caixin and Feng Jun went out together, she had changed upon returning. The change was bizarre; sometimes she would be overly excited, other times she would stare nkly, lost in a daze. And at times, she was clearly absent-minded. Whatever had happened in that little over an hour that caused such perplexity in the heart of the personal assistant? Its not just her who couldnt fathom it; even Zhang Caixin herself didnt know what kind of state of mind she was in. Today she had held brother-inws hand, feeling guilty towards her sister, but it seemed like her sister didnt cherish him enough. Her heart was already torn, and although the guilt was paramount, as soon as she stepped into the vi, she knew it: she was a goner! Once again, she felt that indescribablefort. Every pore in her body, even the tips of her hair, seemed as intoxicated as if drunk, excited yet slightly inebriated, like basking in the sun on a cold winter day, her body warm andnguid, wishing time could stop at this moment. Thinking about what Feng Jun had said, she could confirm that there was indeed something odd about this vi.
Moreover, she could ascertain that this feeling didnt exist when shest came here. Encountering such a mysterious phenomenon, it was impossible for her to ept it calmly and without any anxiety. It was like when girls watch horror movies; they scream, yet they cant help but watch. Despite the fear, they find it thrilling, especially if theres a strong arm to hold ontothen its perfect. The girls who watch horror movies actually know that its just a movie, not reality. And Zhang Caixin also knew in her heart that no matter how peculiar the vi was, it was all Feng Juns doing, and he would not harm her. Okay, to take ten thousand steps back, even if he had the heart to hurt her, didnt he realize that he couldnt exin it to her sister? At this thought, Zhang Caixin began to feel a headache again: Why do I always end up thinking about Sister Wei Hong? At this moment, she was truly caught between a rock and a hard ce, unsure of what to choose. In the end, she hardened her heart and sat down next to Feng Jun, speaking softly, My sister meant that if you are attending the provincial meeting, and theres a national er, the two of you could go to the Goat City together. If this suggestion hade up half a day earlier, Feng Jun would probably have hesitated for a moment before agreeing. He truly wanted to mend his rtionship with Sister Hong, not just because of his infatuation for her. But after knowing about Zhang Caixins aptitude, he became somewhat indecisive. After pondering for a while, he thought about what he had told Xu Leigang: You foolish bird, dont you know how rare opportunities in the path of cultivation are? So, he hardened his heart and responded in a soft voice, If you are willing to stay here with me, Ill apany her to Goat City. Huh? Zhang Caixins eyes narrowed, and she almost cursed aloud: What the hell are you talking about! But for some reason, there was a faint sense of anticipation in her heart, coupled with some excitement. She red at him fiercely, You can only choose one, me or her! Hehe, Feng Junughed indifferently. Although he was temporarily unable to make a choice, he could see some things clearly, If you care about her so much, even if I choose you over her wont you still have offended her? Zhang Caixin was stunned again, yeah, even if I win in the end, our sisterhood would still be ruined. As she was lost in her thoughts, Feng Jun stood up; he knew the logical trap in his words.
When he reached the door, he inwardly reproached himself: Im still not thick-skinned enough. Thinking about those immortals in novels who effortlessly entangled with mothers and daughters, sisters flying together, their happiness knowing no bounds, why is it so difficult for me? However, his dilemmasted only a moment, and very quickly, he made up his mind not to think about anything else and to seize every possible opportunity to cultivate. That was the real deal. Speaking of which, the reason he had so boldly pressured Zhang Caixin was driven by an unspoken reason.
Her aptitude was most suitable for that what. Hadnt Feng Jun obtained the Dragon Phoenix Fusion Scripture from Brother Bao? Feng Jun truly didnt want to be a brute, but it seemed worse not to follow through Maybe observe a few more people? A Chaos constitution, additionally a singr Water Attribute, innately abundant There might be others, right? That was what Feng Jun thought, even though he was well aware that such people would be difficult to find. Just considering these many adjectivesChaos, single Water Attribute, innately abundant, female ` However, who knows, maybe the chaotic situation will actually align, who can say for certain with these things? As he struggled with his thoughts, inside a top-tier hospital in the capital, a group of people were also tangled in their worries, their brows furrowed in distress. Each one of them was dressed immactely, and their aura alone was not to be trifled with; even the nurses were intimidated, keeping their distance. Only a doctor, appearing to be in his sixties with graying hair, was exining in a low voice, Elder Yuan, at his age, to have held on until now is already quite remarkable. If a simr emergency urs next time, whether he can be saved is very uncertain. In the ICU, a gaunt old many still, his eyes tightly shut, his body connected to various tubes and wires, almost entirely unresponsive, almost like a dead man. Only upon a careful and silent observation could one notice the extremely slight rise and fall of his chest.
This person was none other than Yuan Zihaos father, Yuan Huapeng, who was over eighty years old. He had a military background andter transitioned to a civil position, having once held the office of a ministry head. In his youth, Yuan Zihao had trained in martial arts and was always in good health, being able to drink half a liter of liquor daily until two months ago when he suffered a stroke. After the stroke, despite the vigorous efforts to save him, his condition had stabilized, but he lost consciousness and becameatose. The doctors, after careful observation and analysis, believed that he was most likely still conscious, butpletely unable tomunicate. For an old man of his age, bingatose due to a stroke generally meant there was no hope for recovery. However, the Yuan Family had power and wealth, and naturally, they spared no effort in his treatment. They not only sought to awaken the elder but also hoped that once he regained consciousness, he would be able to walk. Thus, experts were arranged to massage his body daily to prevent functional atrophy in the muscles. However, three days prior, Elder Yuans condition suddenly worsened. His heart even stopped beating at one point, and the hospital staff worked tirelessly for two days and nights to bring him back from the brink of death; it took another day to stabilize him. Now, the doctors words were meant as a warning to the Yuan family, weve put in our best effort this time, and Elder Yuan was lucky, but if a simr incident happens again and we cant save him, you cant me us. The Yuan siblings, all four of them, were present outside the ICU, including the eldest sister who had immigrated to Merrick but hade back. Given the status and identity of the Yuan Family, they naturally couldnt cause a disturbance at the hospital, and they were certain the doctors had done their best. But did they really have no other option, just to let their father wait for death? Yuan Huakun, the third sibling but the eldest son, spoke up with a stern face, We have reached this point; we can only take it one step at a time Going to Merrick is out of the question. Eldest sister, you should still try to invite the experts over. The eldest sister shook her head, her voice heavy, The expert team cane over, but the equipment cant.
The second sister, frowning, spoke, Then is it possible to purchase the equipment and have it shipped here? Yuan Huapeng nced at her, Second sister, dont joke, can you afford the equipment that even this hospital doesnt have? Afford it or not, we must find a way, the second sister said, a touch of urgency in her voice, For the issue of money, I can have my husband work something out. Her husband was an official in local government, not of low rank, holding numerous resources in his hands. Second sister, youre thinking too simply, said the eldest sister, casting her a look, her voice grave, Firstly, we need to consider the sensitivity of the equipment, and secondly, you dont know how much equipment might be involved manyrge devices are shared. After a pause, she emphasized again, I still suggest going to Merrick for treatment of course, I cant guarantee the results. In reality, it wasnt about whether she could guarantee the oue; it was more akin to ast-ditch effort to save a dying horse. No, Yuan Huakun shook his head in disagreement, he might not even arrive in Merrick safely, right Elder Ye? Elder Ye was the senior consultant; he gave a wry smile, Flying in this condition I dont advise it. Even with the best preparations, theres a high chance ofplications. Hearing this, the eldest sister became anxious, So were just supposed to let father linger in this state? This way, he might live a little longer, Yuan Huapeng spoke again, Flying is too risky, and besides I dont believe that Merrick will be much better than Huaxia. In terms of treatment, when the capitals top-tier hospital goes all out, it wouldnt be far off from what Merrick could offer. Not resigned to this, the eldest sister retorted, Better by how much, I cant say, but certainly better to some extent.
Yuan Huakuns face was stern as he spoke, Just for that little bit of an advantage, are you willing to let father take such a huge risk? He might not even make it off the ne do you understand? If he cant make it, then so be it, the eldest sisters determination was clear, Dad has been strong all his life. I believe, if he is aware, hed rather take the risk for a chance at life, rather than lie in the ICU, desperately awaiting his final hour. Dad cant have an ident, the second sister raised her voice slightly, My husband is at a critical juncture right now. Your husband, Yuan Huapeng scoffed, you have the nerve to mention him. Dad has been critically ill for three days now, even the eldest sister came back from Merrick Wheres your husband? Where is he? The second sister red with wide eyes, fuming as she spoke, Its the end of the year, theres a lot going on in the city. Didnt he also arrange for someone toe and visit? Is sending someone the same asing to visit yourself? Yuan Huapeng also red, his voice low as he roared. ` Chapter 300: 300 Zhengyang Has a Master Chapter 300: Chapter 300 Zhengyang Has a Master Hua Peng! Yuan Huakun chided his brother sharply as his words grew more and more outrageous, What nonsense are you spouting? Im not spouting nonsense, Yuan Huapeng spread his hands, feeling somewhat resentful towards his sister-inws husband, That guy from my second sisters family is too opportunistic. Now that Grandpas condition is deteriorating, he doesnt even show up anymore. Arent you talking rubbish? The second sister couldnt agree, her anger raising her eyebrows, Hua Peng, you work for a state enterprise and can easily take half a month off, can your brother-inw do the same? Cut it out, Yuan Huapeng sneered, If it were his own father who was in this situation, do you think he wouldnt have the time? Youre just being argumentative! The second sister shouted, growing increasingly frustrated, A biological father and a father-inw How can youpare the two? If all the men of the Yuan family were gone, would it be his turn to step in? Yuan Huapeng continued to smirk, Remember when Dad broke his leg seven or eight years ago? He was all over that very diligently Did I say anything wrong? Ladies and gentlemen, the doctor known as Elder Ye waved his hands and gave a wry smile, pleading, This is a hospital ward, please could you all speak a bit more quietly? Alright, the eldest sister stepped in to mediate, Both of my younger brothers, Ruofang, Li Ting are here and so is Youwei. Lets all stop arguing. Yuan Youwei had already taken time off, but with his sses in English, traditional culture, martial arts, and calligraphy, he didnt have much free time. Thats the thing, the so-called joyful education is just a way to bamboozle the general public; the next generation of the Yuan family are registered for all manner of extracurricr sses.
Xiao Youwei had visited once the day his grandfather became critically ill, and today was his second visit. Boys are usually quite carefree, and Yuan Youwei was no exception, but he knew very well that his grandfather loved him the most, and seeing the frail old man lying unconscious on the hospital bed, he couldnt help but cry again. Then he heard his uncle arguing with his aunt, his father quarreling with his second aunt, and he felt even more upset. However, he still pricked up his ears to listen. Xiao Youwei was almost thirteen in thetter half of the year and considered himself an adult. He hoped to find some w in his second aunts argument to solidly back up his dad. He didnt find any ws, but he did hear a familiar term from his uncles mouthmeridians. He turned his head and whispered to his mother, Mom, what are meridians? Are they like channels? Li Ting was not medically trained, and couldnt give a precise answer, but she did her best to exin to her child. When Yuan Youwei heard that his grandfather had beatose and subsequently vegetative due to blocked meridians, he blinked solemnly and asked, Then wouldnt it be fine if the meridians were cleared? Everyone wishes it were that easy, Li Ting replied softly, stroking her sons head, Youwei, youre absolutely right. But clearing the meridians its very hard. Yuan Youwei blinked in confusion and asked, Why do I think it sounds easy? Because you dont understand how difficult it is to clear the meridians, his second aunt turned to him and spoke seriously. She did not mean to be hard on the child. They were family, after all, and on a normal day, she would have teased her nephew. But her mood was also poor today, so she felt the need to caution him to prevent any misunderstandings about the world. It really is easy, Second Aunt, Yuan Youwei pressed urgently, I just want to know, can clearing the meridians wake Grandpa up? You child His second aunt was growing impatient, Hua Peng, take Xiao Youwei away to calm down. Everybody is in a bad mood. Yuan Huapeng gave her a discontented nce and cast an irritated look at his son, Youve seen Grandpa; now go home and do your homework Dont interrupt when adults are speaking. What kind of behavior is that! Feeling wronged, Yuan Youwei pouted and, wheeling his eyes, he quietly tugged at his mothers hand. Li Ting returned his nce with a soft voice, Xiao Youwei, stop it, youre a big kid now, you have to be polite. Im really not being naughty, Yuan Youwei muttered sulkily, Isnt it just about unclogging the channels? Hmm? Li Ting turned her head to look at him, feeling a sense of dj vu about the termperhaps she had heard it somewhere, or in a TV show? Do you really know?
Yuan Youwei rolled his eyes dramatically and patted his belly, asking in a whisper, Mom, have you forgotten how my weight went down to 130? Uh, Li Ting was suddenly taken aback. Hmm? Yuan Huapeng was engaging in a debate with his second sister but overheard this remark and couldnt help but turn to look, You mean Shh Yuan Youwei put a forefinger to his lips.
Oh, Master Feng, Yuan Huapeng realized and then remembered how Master Feng had repeatedly warned them not to disclose anythingafter all, Xu Ruofangs brother had been scolded by the Master for leaking information. He nced at Li Ting, That medicine from the Master, can it unclog the meridians? It seems to be Body Tempering Pill? Li Ting answered uncertainly. In fact, her memory was quite average, but because the Pills rted to her sons health and she might need them in the future, she managed to remember this name. Motherly love is just that magnificent; even with her poor memory, she remembered what concerned her son. However, she really didnt know if the Pills could clear the meridiansMaster Feng had an imposing presence and rarely offered any exnations. Yuan Youweis eldest aunts eyes brightened immediately when she heard this, Oh, Xiao Youwei really has lost weight Has he cleared his meridians? Yes, Yuan Youwei nodded, proudly replying, Master Feng said that the Body Tempering Pill can strengthen muscles and bones, clear meridians, and up to now, I havent even caught a cold. The eldest sister had not yet spoken when the second sister hurriedly chimed in, Hua Peng, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and invite him over. Hold on, the eldest sister stopped them, turning her head to look at the Ye named doctor, Elder Ye, you have knowledge of both Chinese and Western medicine, have you ever heard of this medicine? No, Elder Ye shook his head decisivelystrengthening muscles and clearing meridians, isnt this the way of chatans? But that was what he thought to himself and didnt dare to say out loud, for a simple reason: all of the Yuan Familys children had taken this medicine. He wasnt sure about the effectiveness of the medicine, but he was well aware that the current children at home were like little emperorswho would dare to feed an emperor something dubious? So he answered cautiously, My understanding of Chinese medicine is just superficial, to tell the truth, many folk remedies are unheard of.
Let me ask, Yuan Huakun took the initiative to speak up, Elder Ye, about these pills that clear meridians Are they appropriate? This how should I put it? Elder Ye gave a wry smile, ording to Chinese medicine, a cerebral infarction is a type of stroke, and medicines that expel Wind and promote blood cirction to soothe muscles will have some therapeutic effect. Upon hearing this, the second sister became anxious and asked, Then can my father take this medicine? This question made Elder Ye roll his eyes inwardly, is this how you ask someone? If you were me, how would you respond? Rationally, he did not believe in such pills, so many top-tier hospitals in the capital didnt house any such medicine or therapy, was this normal? But emotionally, he was inclined to suggest they try it, anyway, the man was already in that condition, what harm could trying doit would be no big deal if it proved to be useless. However, as an expert, he could neither rmend taking it nor outright deny it, he had to be responsible for every word he said. After some thought, he ventured to ask, Do you have the prescription for this medicine the child took? Could I take a look at it first? Yuan Huapeng and his wife exchanged nces before Yuan Huapeng shook his head, No, the child took prepared medicine. Elder Ye pondered for a moment before asking again, Then would it be possible to get the underlying principles of the treatment? Originally, he wanted to continue asking for the prescription, but it urred to him that it was already a prepared medicine, meaning no need to adjust it for different patients and conditions, implying that having the prescription could enable production, and consequently, profit. Asking directly for the prescription was like robbery, not appropriate, but inquiring about the pathology and solution was less sensitive. Yuan Huapeng hesitated, then shook his head again, That might be difficult; that person isnt easy to deal with.
The moment the second sister heard this, she became impatient and spoke out, Give me the phone number, Ill talk to that Master. She was preupied with her husbands business since this was the critical moment for his career. If he missed this chance, he would be perpetually behind. Should anything go awry, and he fell from grace, that would be his lot in life. Stop making a fuss, okay? Yuan Huapeng looked helplessly at his second sister, With your temper, youll start a quarrel with him in no time. He was very clear about Master Fengs temper, which was quite peculiar. Eh The second sister was not convinced and was about to say more when Yuan Huakun spoke up, Hua Peng, do you think this Master Feng ispetent? Oh dear Yuan Huapeng pondered for a moment, but ultimately shook his head, Its hard to say. The persistent second sister interjected, Whether its hard to say or not, you should at least make a call to ask. Seeing her pressuring him, Li Ting couldnt help but speak up, Hua Peng, shall I ask Master Feng? You ask then, Yuan Huapeng said with a resigned shrug, I wouldnt dare disturb him casually given his temper. He would have braced himself to make the call if it really could cure his father, but he wasnt optimistic about it. Li Ting quickly made the call, and surprisingly, she found that the Master was in a good mood that day. However, regarding Li Tings request, Master Feng still declined very clearly, The patient is over eighty years old, its not possible setting other things aside, are you sure he can withstand the pain of tempering the body when taking the elixir? It was at this point Li Ting remembered, when her precious son took the medicine for the first time, he was tied to the bed by Master Feng, screaming in agonizing pain so much so that Gao Qiang had a fight with the Master over it.
Old Master Yuan was now over eighty years old; should anything untoward ur, as a daughter-inw, she couldnt shoulder that responsibility She thanked him and hung up the phone, then ryed the situation. Xiao Youwei kept nodding in agreement with his mother, Thats true, it does really hurt. Yet the second sister impatiently asked, Never mind if its painful or not, did he say if it can be cured or not? Chapter 301: 301: The Obsessive-Compulsive Crow Chapter 301: Chapter 301: The Obsessive-Compulsive Crow The behavior of the second daughter of the Yuan Family seemed a bit eager for quick sess, but everyone could understand. After all, what kinds of hardships hadnt the old master endured? If it could cure him, whats a little pain? After discussing among themselves, Yuan Huapeng bit the bullet and called Feng Junthere was no choice, Li Ting had said she couldnt make the call because she was a Li, not a Yuan, and didnt have the authority to adapt to the situation as needed. Feng Juns attitude was indeed good, but his answer was not what the Yuan Family wanted to hear. There will definitely be some effect, but whether it can cure him, thats hard to say. No, I cant try. Think about it, hes in his eighties and has been in aa for over two months. Theres definitely little vitality left in his body, and this medicine is very draining of vitality, its a ferocious remedy; he certainly wont be able to withstand it. He had made up his mind not to help, so he didnt even discuss any treatment fees. After thanking Feng Jun and hanging up the phone, Yuan Huapeng ignored the looks from others and turned directly to Elder Ye, Its a ferocious remedy that consumes a great deal of vitality. Considering my fathers health, can he withstand it? Elder Ye hesitated before speaking, I have studied both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine, but Im not particrly proficient in Chinese medicine. I only know that ferocious remedies vary in strength and the burden on the organs differs His words sounded somewhat like aintwas that master too presumptuous? Not saying anything but a mere ferocious remedy, wasnt that like making everyone guess blindly with clenched fists?
Then he changed the subject, However, from the perspective of Western medicine, at Elder Yuans age, all body functions are failing, and his blood vessels are definitely calcified and very fragile. Using a ferocious remedy now has a high risk of causing bleeding I wont even mention vitality, just asking you, what if theres a brain hemorrhage? Hearing this, the four Yuan siblings fell silent in unison. After a while, it was the eldest sister who broke the silence, It seems more appropriate to take him to Merrick Yuan Huakun really didnt want to put his father through more trouble, so he turned to look at his wife, Ruofang, could you ask Lei Gang to inquire with the master if theres any alternative way? Xu Ruofang dialed Xu Leigangs phone, but it was turned off. Then we should try to get in touch as soon as possible, Yuan Huakun nodded, and then turned to find both his elder sisters looking at him in unison. He rolled his eyes, Why are you two looking at me? I asked Ruofang to contact him because I heard that that ce might be able to treat him Anyway, Hua Pengs family also knows him. What was Xu Leigang doing at that moment? Of course, he was cultivating. In the past, he would set his mobile phone to silent mode during cultivation, but now, to quickly cultivate the third diagram and catch up with Wang Haifengs progress, he was really pushing himself to the limit. Why was Feng Jun in a good mood? Because that crow had given him another surprise. After discovering the secret of the vi, Zhang Caixin really didnt want to leave, but staying overnight didnt seem appropriateafter all, she was a young woman. Feeling conflicted, she walked around the courtyard to clear her mind, and before long, she noticed a dark bird that kept flying around the yard, asionallynding inside it. Curious, she approached to get a closer look, and to her surprise, the bird wasnt afraid of her. It wasnt until she got very close that it took flight and cawed ka ka. Zhang Caixin, being a girl who couldnt name most birds, had a moment of realization upon hearing the call and shouted, Feng Jun, Boss Feng there seems to be a crow in your yard. The voice of Feng Jun came from inside the house, Is that so rare? Most crows are resident birds. Im not talking about that, Zhang Caixin stamped her foot, e out quickly. When Feng Jun came out, she pointed at two mice hanging from the eaves, The crow isnt trying to eat these, is it? Feng Jun shook his head and said with a smile, It wont eat them. Thats not necessarily the case, Zhang Caixin replied, watching him shake his head, Crows are omnivores, they eat both fresh and rotten meat.
This crow is an exception, Feng Jun answered with a smile, but didnt borate further. Then he bent down to crush the cigarette butt he had in hand on the ground, and seeing another butt not far away, he walked over, picked it up, and threw both butts into the trash can at the entrance. Why wouldnt it eat? Zhang Caixin, looking at the crow in the por tree, asked curiously. She was a city-raised child and wasnt much in contact with wild animals; she also didnt think crows were particrly ominous.
Feng Jun couldnt tell her the answershe hadnt yet made her choice. However, it wasnt long before Zhang Caixin no longer needed his answer. When the crow saw Feng Jun return under the eaves, it cawed and flew into the yard,nding on the ground. What it did next was astonishingit actually picked up a cigarette butt from the ground! Zhang Caixins mouth opened wide in shock, emitting a strange sound, Eh? The crow didnt look at her but rather nced left and right with the cigarette butt in its beak, moved its short legs, and hopped and skipped to another spot two meters awaywhere there was another cigarette butt. It put down the cigarette butt from its mouth, shook its head, and used its beak to ce the two cigarette butts side by side, then, in one motion, picked them both up, pped its wings, and flew to the stainless steel trash can at the entrance of the vi. Standing on the edge of the trash can, the crow opened its mouth, and both cigarette butts dropped into the trash. This cant be, Zhang Caixin almost popped her eyes out. She nced at the crow, then turned to look at Feng Jun incredulously and asked, Is this your crow? No, Feng Jun shook his head and calmly replied, Its wild. Though Im not fond of pets, if I were to keep one, surely my tastes wouldnt be this bizarre, right? Not yours? Zhang Caixin let out an exaggerated wail, Wasnt it said that after the establishment of the nation, spirits werent allowed?
Making a fuss, Feng Jun nced at her, Crows are actually very intelligent animals There was an experiment done once where someone scattered biscuits on the ground, and the crows would carefully stack them together and then take them all at once, ensuring their food wouldnt get stolen by other crows just as youve seen now. Zhang Caixins big eyes blinked for a long while before she asked half in belief, half in doubt, Really? How could such a small bird have such a big brain? Most mice have an even smaller brain than crows, arent they smart? Feng Jun retorted and confidently added, If you dont believe me, you can search online to see if Im right. His tone was very sure, because he had just searched it a while ago, which is how he knew about that example of crows stacking biscuits. Honestly, if it werent for that example, he would have had doubts whether this crow was possessed by some old gentleman or something. Zhang Caixin didnt take out her mobile phone to search, but chose to believe him. However, she still seemed a bit puzzled, You threw two cigarette butts, so it threw two as well. What if you threw three? Feng Jun wasnt very interested in such a topic. He was satisfied with the crows performance but didnt want it to stand out too much before Zhang Caixin made her decisiongood enough was good enough; why persist until it raises suspicion? So he deliberately changed the subject, My yard rarely has cigarette butts; Peach Blossom Valley Scenic Area is a no-smoking zone. We all have manners and dont litter cigarette butts. Hey, Zhang Caixinughed again, Just from picking up from the ground there are already three cigarette butts. Feng Jun rolled his eyes and said helplessly, Please, the wind has been strong these nights; they were blown in from outside the fence. No sooner had he finished speaking than the crow flew down again, picked up a cigarette butt, and walked around.
It wasnt easy finding the second cigarette butt; after searching half the yard, it found another one and, like before, put the two cigarette butts together and tossed them into the trash can. In her astonishment, Zhang Caixin couldnt help but give Feng Jun a re, You say you didnt train it Tell me, why doesnt it throw each cigarette butt one by one? Why must it gather two before throwing them away? Id like to know why myself, Feng Jun rubbed his chin and frowned, Could it be that this is a crow with obsessivepulsive disorder? Pfft, Zhang Caixinughed at his remark, momentarily leaving him alone, Such an intelligent and hardworking crow deserves a reward Do you have anything edible at home? It seems every woman harbors the dream of feeding. Dont feed it, Feng Jun said earnestly, Its a wild animal. Human feeding can lead to animals gradually losing their ability to survive in the wild. Eh? Zhang Caixin looked at him curiously, This kind of Western concept is rarely known in Huaxia where did you learn it from? What Western concept, Feng Jun said with a dismissive smile, Its all leftover from our ancestors. Zhang Caixin knew he was a liberal arts monk and didnt bother to argue, but with a twirl of her eyes, she said, Its helping you pick up cigarette butts, which can be considered asbor, right? You should give itpensation. Feng Jun snorted internally, thinking that the creature already got much more than she could imagine, and now it seemed discontent with staying in the tree, actually wanting to enter the courtyard. Although Feng Jun was a bit skeptical whether a crow could be that intelligent, there was no doubt that it learned to pick up cigarette butts as if trying to curry favor with the owner of the small courtyard. You cant really me it for that; after all, the spiritual energy inside the courtyard was definitely a tad bit more than outside. The only regret was that even the crow knew to cherish such an opportunity, yet a certain pinnacle of all creatures was oblivious to what she might be missing out on.
But a fool has his own kind of fortune; Zhang Caixin, although still hesitant about how to interact with Feng Jun, was greatly interested in this spirited crow. In the following time, she was bent on amusing the crow in various ways. She even found an apple core from her room and dered with conviction, as it was human trash, it could be tossed anywhere, so it didnt count as feeding. Chapter 302: 302 I Can Predict Chapter 302: Chapter 302 I Can Predict Feng Jun could feel that the crow was somewhat aloof toward Zhang Caixin, but with the sweet apple cores to eat and an opportunity to stay in the courtyard, it didnt hesitate tond in the yard and gorge itself. Although Zhang Caixin didnt listen to him, and ended up feeding the crow in the end, Feng Jun wasnt angry, but rather a bit happy: The more you like this courtyard, the less youll resist it. Because his mood was good, even when he received several calls from the capital city, he didnt mind the caller leaking his information. However, he didnt want to go to the capital, and the callers illness did seem to have be a bit more serious. He had plenty of reasons to refuse. His good moodsted until just before dinner. Zhang Caixin refused to have dinner in the vi, saying it was gettingte and it got dark early now, so she needed to go home. Feng Jun was a little unhappy, but the youngdy pulled him aside and whispered to him, Ill try convincing my sister when I get back, to see if I can get her to move in with me. This move could work! Feng Jun nodded with a smile. Leaving aside vulgar thoughts about sisterly love and flying, as long as Sister Hong was willing to move in, she wouldnt be able to escape from his grasp. Who knows, maybe he could even discuss the Soaring Dragon Royal Phoenix Union Technique with her
As for Zhang Caixin, her talent was indeed the most suitable for cultivation. But even without her, Mr. Feng had managed. He still valued her potential more and hoped she could be his partner on the cultivation path. Of course, he was also quite curious to see what would happen when someone with her attributes began cultivating. Unfortunately, after Zhang Caixin left, she didnt call again. The next morning, Feng Jun was getting a bit impatient as he waited. He really wanted to make a call and inquire how her talk with Sister Hong had gone. But in the end, he restrained himself. Why should he go out of his way to chase after someone who might not be interested? One should not chase after a deal too eagerly. So-called opportunities shoulde naturally, and to force them would be a mistake. He felt he had been a bit obsessedtely, apart from preparing supplies on his mobile phone dimension, he had been revolving around severaldies. This was not good. He hadnt yet had time to take the Golden Armor Charm acquired from that dimension back to his parents home. Right now, he had only one Golden Armor Charm. The five charms promised by Princely Heir of Yongyi Duke had yet to be delivered. It might be better to wait until they arrived before giving them to his parents. Otherwise, how would a single charm be shared? In fact, the Golden Armor Charm wasnt easy to use. It was a manually activated defensive talisman. It needed to be torn open in danger and wasnt the kind that triggered automatic defenses. He had a bit of a headache thinking how he would exin to his parents where the charm came from after giving it to them. Since he had reasons not to go home for the time being, and seeing that it was still early, he drove out to buy a wooden clothes rack which he installed in the yard, essentially permitting the crows to nest in the courtyard. In the afternoon, Feng Jing called him to meet at Guomao City. Guomao City was a shopping center with ces for customers to have tea and rest. But for that kind of open tea house, forget about trying to do anything discreet. Feng Jun subconsciously didnt want to go. After realizing his reluctance, he couldnt help shaking his head with a smile. Now I really am bing more vulgar, not interested in things that dont benefit me. Probably it was because he had been cooped up in the two dimensions for far too long. Pure Yin does not endure, sole Yang does not grow, without Yin-Yang Harmony, its ultimately not good. At three-thirty, Feng Jun arrived at Guomao City and found the tea house on the third floor. Feng Jing was already sitting there. Today her attire was very appropriate, no longer dressed like a problem child, but in casual clothes that were carefree yet notcking in elegance, with a hint of intellectual charm, but still exuding youthful vigor. Feng Jun walked over and sat down, smiling as he started the conversation, You look like a university student. Have you been here long?
Not long, Feng Jing put down her mobile phone, I originally nned to shop with a girlfriend, but she had to head back to work, so I wandered around alone for a while and it felt meaningless, so I came here. After chatting for a bit, they started to order some tea and snacks. Feng Jun wasnt ustomed to afternoon tea, so he just ordered a pot of Mao Feng tea. Feng Jing chose milk tea, desserts, and a dish of dried fruits. Although the quantity wasntrge, her foodie nature was unmistakable. After the tea and snacks arrived, Feng Jing sent a document to Feng Jun. It was an itinerary for a five-day tour of the East Three Provinces. Feng Jun opened the document to see a well-prepared itinerary, but when he came across options like Snow Vige, he looked up at Feng Jing and curiously asked, Would you go to Snow Vige alone?
Yes, why not? Feng Jing answered without hesitation, then she smiled slightly, Are you talking about the overcharging in Snow Vige? That happens every year. Since it was just exposed, it should be better now, and those are all part of cheap tour packages. Feng Jun came here originally nning to discuss stocks. Who would have thought that upon meeting up, travel would be the topic? He thought for a moment, then seriously suggested, I think, for you, a woman so beautiful and alone, going there is really not safe. Beautiful? Im getting old, Feng Jingughed dismissively, modestly brushing off thepliment, then she continued with interest, I dont see it as unsafe, but since you think so you can apany me there. I have a lot of things on my te, Feng Junughed, spreading his hands, So I need to wait a bit before making a decision. Feng Jing gave him a sidelong nce, Wait a bit? Im afraid you wont be able to get a ne ticket by tomorrow, dont believe me? Check for yourself. Feng Jun swiped open his mobile phone to check and, sure enough, it was true. He couldnt help but click his tongue in wonder at the power of the Spring Festival travel rush, I guess quite a few tickets are for people traveling to the East Three Provinces, right? Anyway, Ive got my ticket, Feng Jing stirred her milk tea, speaking casually, and the leave is approved. Of course, Feng Jun caught the invitation in her words. The thought of such a beauty traveling alone to the icynds of the East Three Provinces made him worry for herboth because of human and natural elements. He thought for a moment, pushed his mobile phone towards her, Then help me book a set of ne tickets as well, following your travel guide try to match the flight numbers too. I really cant rest easy with you going all by yourself. Feng Jing didnt take offense, grabbed his mobile phone, and began to operate it. She smiled and teased, Now I can finally bring more clothes with me. Huh? Feng Jun looked up helplessly, So youre looking for a free porter? Feng Jing nced at him, You only bought a ticket, that doesnt mean youll go. And Im pretty strong myself, how else could I travel alone everywhere?
Ill try my best to make it, Feng Jun said with a smile, Im so concerned about you, isnt there a reward for me? Feng Jing looked at him, with a hint of a smile, What kind of reward do you want? If this kind of straightforwardmunication had happened before, Feng Jun would probably have beaten around the bushconsidering it polite to save the other persons face. But now, he didnt want to continue being so pretentious, so he straightforwardly uttered two words, I want you! Romance is something to dabble in. He had plenty of groundworkid previously, and turning over the cards now wasnt rushed. Feng Jing was taken aback, obviously she hadnt expected him to be so forthright. However, she quickly regained herposure and casually replied, We dont know each other well enough. No worries, Seeing that she hadnt outright rejected him, Feng Jun shamelessly went further, We can get to know each other better during the trip. Feng Jing answered nomittally, Well see if you can go. Feng Jun really wasnt sure he could go, there were so many things he had to handle, but her not rejecting him outright was a good sign. He took his mobile phone back, opened up the stock trading app, logged into his ount, and handed it to Feng Jing, boasting somewhat proudly, Take a look at my recent operations I qualify as a God of Stock, dont I? Feng Jing took the mobile phone, saw the total amount, and was stunned for a moment. She looked up at him, You started with two-fifty, right? The figure was a bit embarrassing, but Feng Jun had grown ustomed to it. He lifted his chin, You can check the capital flow if you want.
Feng Jing clicked around a bit, and the casual look on her face gradually faded away, You really made that much, huh. Let me see your transaction records She reviewed them for about ten minutes before finally looking up, her eyes filled with disbelief, You established a good position, then did T+0 thats how you made money? Yeah, Feng Jun nodded, speaking boldly, Whats so strange about that? Isnt that strange? Feng Jings eyes were wide, she spoke very seriously, You make money every single time, every time do you know what that means? You and I both bought shares in Cangshan Tourism, Im currently stuck, if I could do what youre doing, I would have been out of trouble a long time ago! Give me your ount then, Feng Jun held out his hand, smiling, Ill help you operate it and get unstuck it would save me the effort of establishing a new position. Feng Jing looked at him and then shook her head warily, No way unless you tell me how you can trade so urately. Even if I told you, Feng Jun grinned, You couldnt learn it I have the ability to predict. Feng Jingughed dismissively, Predictive ability keep bluffing. I have supernatural powers, you know. Feng Jun rolled his eyes, speakingnguidly, I knew it, no one believes the truth. Feng Jing blinked and propped her chin with her hand, looking at him with interest, Show me your predictive ability now, and Ill believe you. Not interested, Feng Jun shook his head, I definitely dont do things that dont benefit me. What a joke, the stock market had already closed, and he didnt have the ability to predict the next days trends.
Feng Jing bit her lower lip with her pearly white teeth, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke softly, If you can really make a sessful prediction, Ill Ill have dinner with you. (Updated, calling for monthly votes.) Chapter 303: 303 Disaster of Blood Light Chapter 303: Chapter 303 Disaster of Blood Light Hmm? Feng Jun perked up upon hearing Feng Jings words. In their past conversations, having dinner meant more than just eating. However, he also had to be wary of Feng Jing tricking himif it turned out to be just a meal, wouldnt he be getting his hopes up for nothing? So he nced at her and said, Hmm, dinner, huh After having afternoon tea, do you still have room in your stomach? We can have ate-night snack, Feng Jing replied without hesitation, though seemingly hesitating, Seriously speaking, Im not avable for dinner, I have two sses in the evening. After ss, itll be just the right time to go for ate-night snack with you. Feng Jun squinted at her with a half-smile, This logic of yours feels a bit chaotic to me If I prove my prediction ability to you, that means I didnt lie to you, and you shouldnt doubt me I win, and I still have to treat you to ate-night snack, is that fair? Feng Jing answered nonchntly, I can treat you. How much could ate-night snack cost? Feng Jun shook his head with a smile and spoke slowly, You know, thats not what I want to hear. Feng Jings face turned red in an instant, yet she didnt realize she had exposed herself and pretended as if nothing was wrong, Lets not talk about anything else, show me some of your skills first. A big man, arent youjust talk and no action?
Thats right, Feng Jun nodded with a smile, picking up his mobile phone, Why argue when you can take action He swiped his mobile phone a couple of times, then put it down, softly eximing Eh and nced in a certain direction. Feng Jun made a new discovery. Because he was forced to demonstrate his prediction ability, and he was unsure of what to predict at the moment, he picked up his mobile phone to check Nearby People. Being in a mall, there were many people nearby. He hoped to find something that others didnt know about someone, which could tentatively be considered a prediction, right? Of course, even if he couldnt find anyone fitting the criteria, he could still look for other things. For instance, the coins dropped under the counter? After all, swiping on the phone is an extremelymon urrence in modern life. Even if it turned up nothing, Feng Jing wouldnt know what he did. He could always try again elsewhereter. His calctions were not without fault, and the operation was also going exceptionally smoothly. He had an unexpected find in no time. He actually saw a small note on a man named Qi Zhengting, reading Blood disaster within half an hour, gold attribute injury. Was this the unlocking of a new stance Oh no, new function? Feng Jun felt somewhat puzzled. That guy having a blood disaster seemed reliable, but his Stone Ring had been upgraded to red for quite some time now. Why had he not noticed simr prompts in others information before? Had he never encountered anyone with a blood disaster? That would be a joke. Feng Jun had fought on the river beach, killing five Martial Cultivators, and those five people definitely had blood disasters loomingespecially the first two, who he had also checked with Nearby People. As for the three who set up the formation, the distance was too far, and Nearby People couldnt reach, so he only used Nearby Weapons. But what about those two High-Rank Martial Masters What was going on? Could it be that because I was connected with them by causality, I couldnt detect it? Feng Jun couldnt help but guess. His reasoning was sound. Divination could not predict ones own future, which was quite normal. He ruminated for quite a while before realizing a fact: after he had investigated those two Martial Masters, he had talked for a while, went to the river beach, negotiated some more before taking action. Furthermore, he had been inbat with those two Martial Masters for some time.
Adding up all this time, it must have also been around half an hour, right? Looking back, the key to the appearance of this prompt probably stilly in the half-hour factor, much like his half-hour trend forecasts in the stock market. But Feng Jun couldnt help thinking of the Yongyi Dukes Princely Heir. When he made predictions based on the Princely Heirs birthday, he hadnt entirely dismissed his intention to kill. If that guy continued to be ignorant, Feng Jun truly wouldnt mind chopping him down. But why then, was there no simr prompt on the Princely Heir at the time?
He thought about it for a long time and made many guesses, but ultimately he couldnt find the most authoritative answer. He didnt know how long it had been when he heard Feng Jings voice, What are you daydreaming about? Only then did Feng June back to his senses, and he stretched out his right hand to pretend to calcte meaningfully. After about half a minute, he stopped. Since he had already wasted some time thinking just before, he couldnt precisely determine when the blood disaster would ur, Obviously, he had to hurry so as not to miss such a good example. After pretending to calcte for half a minute, he looked around, pinpointed the person, then closed his eyes, chanting softly while making various strange hand gestures. About another half a minuteter, his eyes snapped open, and he pointed in a certain direction, speaking in a low voice, See that man in the light grey trench coat? The one next to the woman in red I predict, within half an hour, he will face a blood disaster. He had just finished speaking when a soft chuckle, Puchi, reached his ears. They turned their heads to look and saw a waiter holding a tray, head bowed, covering their mouth, and hastily passing by. But the smile in the young waiters eyes was unstoppable. Feng Jing gave Feng Jun a look and said solemnly, To show you such disrespect Thats really thoughtless. Feng Jun knew she was teasing him, but he couldnt be bothered to take it seriously and instead pointed diagonally downward, That guy is taking the esctor down Guomao City was a luxury shopping center, with about a hundred thousand square meters in size, and a massive atrium that spread across nine floors below, offering an excellent view.
The tea house where Feng Jun and hispanion were seated didnt face the outside directly, but they could still see half of the atrium, including two esctors. Feng Jing, seeing him looking so earnest, also turned to look, still joking with him, Well have to wait half an hour, how will you prove your prediction? Are you nning to follow him Hey, why is it him? When he saw her expression change, Feng Jun realized that what he had done was somewhat inappropriate; in trying to prove his predictive powers, he had ignored the potential disaster that might befall someone else. However, as for feeling guilty, he didnt have much of that, Gold Attribute injurywho knows what that guy did? Maybe the one causing the injury was actually the righteous one. Since no one was going to die, Feng Jun didnt want to get involved, but seeing Feng Jing with a troubled look, he hastily spoke up, You know him? Then you should warn him quickly. No sooner had he spoken than a thud was heard, followed by a chorus of screams. Many people turned to look, only to see abination chandelier, over two meters in diameter, had somehowe loose and directly hit a man and a woman passing by. The man was none other than Qi Zhengting, and the woman was the one in red who had been beside him. Feng Jun looked helplessly at Feng Jing and spread his hands, Im really sorry, I didnt know you two were acquainted. Feng Jing gave him a meaningful look and began to gather her handbag, Its fine, no me for the unaware. Just then, another light sound could be heard as the waiter from earlier spilled a ss of juice; the ss fell to the floor and shattered. But she paid no attention to the ss and instead stared at Feng Jun in shock, No way, is this for real?
Feng Jun couldnt care less about her; he too grabbed his handbag and asked, Do you want me toe with you to check on him? How could that be possible? Feng Jing gave him a look, Having tea with you during work hours How would I exin that to others? Only then did Feng Jun realize that she was a woman with a public service job. So, it seemed, he should leave, and she should go to see her friend. To his surprise, Feng Jing beckoned the waiter over, Go see if those two are seriously injured. Feng Jun realized another thing: as a public servant, she probably shouldnt have been out having tea on a workdaywhat about something like being issued a subpoena? The young waiter was very sharp, actually, within the sixty-meter radius that Feng Jun could probe for people nearby, the man was very close to the teahouse, so she returned quickly. The man is quite seriously injured, mainly from losing a bit of blood, which makes it look worse, but our chandeliers are made of acrylic, very light. He was cut by broken bulbs and some metal shards, the woman seems to have just hurt her foot. As she spoke, she carefully nced at Feng Jun: Was this man chanting and gesturing earlier like he was casting a spell? Heaven help us, there was a time when she too was an atheist. She originally thought this unusually handsome guy was just teasing thedy to make her happy, never expecting such eerie events to ur, threatening to shatter her entire worldview. Upon learning of the situation, Feng Jing turned and walked away, with Feng Jun quickly following her. The young waiter, however, took out her mobile phone and quietly snapped two photos.
Unfortunately, these two photos were not very clear and captured only a back view and a profile; there were none of the front. But it was just as well, for earlier she had secretly taken a front photo of Feng Jun. At that time, she thought to herself, its not often youe across such a rare handsome guy, who was just her type, so she took the photo as a keepsake. She hadnt thought about anything like drooling over the image, it was simply to feast her eyes; perhaps on a whim, she might even post it to her circle of friendsThis is the style I like. Now, with three photos in hand, trying to find out about this person seemed not so impossible How could Feng Jun realize that the young waiter had so many thoughts running through her mind? Out of a sense of apology, he caught up with Feng Jing and asked in a low voice, Even if you dont show up in person, shouldnt you give that guy a call? Without turning back, Feng Jing quickened her pace and spoke expressionlessly, What do I say when I call? Husband whos that red dressed girl by your side? Chapter 304: 304 Useless Accurate Prediction Chapter 304: Chapter 304 Useless urate Prediction Watt? Feng Jun was suddenly stunned, seeing Feng Jing continue walking without pause, he quickly caught up again, Is that really your husband? Feng Jings face showed no expression, only answering faintly, Hes my husband, so I cannot see him. But it was evident that her emotions were still somewhat unsteady; after a few more steps, she snorted softly Hes strolling through the mall with another woman, and the one fleeing in panic is me isnt that ridiculous? He touched that womans ass, but you and I are innocent, Feng Jun quickly spoke up. However, after pausing for a moment, he hastily exined, I didnt know he was your husband, and it wasnt me who tampered with the light I just predicted it. As soon as he said it, he regretted it; she doesnt know I can perform External Release of Internal Qi, why am I so anxious? Feng Jing nced at him and couldnt help giggling, I didnt say you did it. It was clear that her happiness was genuine, If it really was you, I should be thanking you. Better to spend his money on treating injuries than on those dubious women at least it wouldnt bring any dirty diseases home. Seeing that her mood had indeed improved, Feng Juns eyes darted, So, what time should I call you tonight? Feng Jing looked at him nkly, Call me tonight? What for? Forte-night snacks, Feng Jun replied with wide eyes and a righteous tone, You cant say my predictions are inurate, can you?
Youre not mistaken? Feng Jing nced at him incredulously, My husband has been seriously injured Im sure I will receive a call, and Ill definitely have to visit him at the hospital, even if its just for show Whatte-night snack are we talking about! Feng Jun was left speechless; he really wanted to sayarent you just ying with me? But for some reason, the lifestyle of Feng Jing and her husband gave him a strange feeling insidenot exactly pity for her, but he didnt want to provoke her anymore. So, he asked another question, So, are you still going to teach your two sses tonight? Of course, Feng Jing replied without hesitation, I need to earn money to be independent and to live without having to look at anyones face. After finishing my sses, it wont be toote to go see him. Your husband is seriously injured, and yet earning money is more important to you, Feng Jun truly felt sad for such a marriage. Yet, he couldnt help feeling secretly pleased: it seems not only have I lost to teaching sses, your husband has lost too. Then, he just watched as Feng Jing turned off her mobile phone right in front of him. Noticing Feng Jun paying attention to her, Feng Jing exined indifferently, Thanks to your reminder, I cant tell others that teaching is more important. Its just better to turn off the phone altogether, get some peace and quiet. After that, the two went to the underground parking lot to their cars, with Feng Jun apanying Feng Jing to find hers before watching her drive off. As Feng Jing passed by Feng Jun, she saw his gloomy appearance, slowed down, lowered her window, and waved at him with a smile, Your predictive abilities are amazing! Even though they were in the underground parking lot, she was already wearing a pair ofrge sunsses. But even through the sses, one could sense that she was genuinely happy. But Feng Jun was dejected, with half the afternoon ahead of him, not knowing how to spend the time that was neither here nor there. He thought for a moment and decided to look for Liang Haiqing to discuss the gold acquisition. He now had a foothold in the mobile phone realm, and in the future, he likely wouldnt need Earth Realms gold. Instead, it might be possible to transport the gold from that realm to Earth. So, he wanted to discuss with Henglong whether they could take on his gold. In fact, discussing with Li Dafu would be more appropriate for such matters, a prominent state-owned enterprise like them dealing with some dubious gold was nothing. Their capacity to weather storms was much stronger than that of a private enterprise like Henglong. However, Feng Jun didnt n to attend any jade and jewelry conferences, so he wasnt interested in listening to Li Yongruis ramblings. After all, he was only tentatively inquiring today. If the talk was not satisfactory, he could still turn to Li Dafuter.
Coincidentally, Liang Haiqing was at the office. When his people reported up that President Feng was considering selling gold, he hurried down and invited Feng Jun into his office. The acquisition of gold actually follows rtively strict rules, and Boss Liang knew the score. He didnt ask where Feng Juns gold came from, or why in such a short time, he had shifted from buying gold to selling it. He just expressed that if Feng was thinking of selling gold, he was open to buying, and the purchasing price would definitely be at the upper limit, so Feng could rest assured. He did ask whether Feng Jun would attend the national jewelry and jade conference in Yangcheng, mentioning it was a high-profile event, and even the president of the Huaxia Jewelry and Jade Association would be there.
Feng Jun read between the lines: this conference might capture the attention of people like Young Master Dou. Therefore, he indicated that he wasnt very interestedafter all, Zhang Caixin hadnt called, so he might as well not attend. In the evening, Zhang Caixins call still hadnte. After Feng Jun returned to the vi, Xu Leigang had just finished his cultivation practice and proactively sought him out to discuss matters concerning the capital. Xu Ruofang had contacted him, wanting to know if the Body Tempering Pills created by Feng Jun could effectively treat her father-inws illness. Xu Leigang found himself in a difficult position. Having begun his cultivation, he had a considerable understanding of the human bodys meridians. He didnt need to consult Feng Jun; just by analyzing on his own, he knew that, given the efficacy of the Body Tempering Pills, the possibility of curing a patient suffering from cerebral infarction was quite high. However, without the permission of the master, he wasnt sure whether he should tell his sister or not. In the end, it was Xu Ruofang who made a statement, saying that Master Feng had already dered the treatment n feasible, although there were some uncertainties. After hearing the details, Xu Leigang affirmed with great certainty that Master Fengs words were indeed correct. As for whether there were any alternative methods for a patient whose vital energy was greatly depleted, he still needed to consult the master. But Xu Leigang was clear in his heart that the master had said, once he reached the fifth diagram in his cultivation and Wang Haifeng reached the seventh, he would prepare an additional elixir that could help cultivate vital energy. Upon hearing this, Feng Juns brows slightly furrowed, Theyre still not giving up? Because he had umted quite a number of Foundation Establishment Pills by wildly collecting Natural Treasures, none of which his parents had yet to enjoy, it irked him that others wanted to jump the queue. Upon hearing this, Xu Leigang realized that his masters words werent very friendly, so he quickly yed his trump card, My sister said that we could trade likest time The quantity is negotiable. Explosives? Feng Jun couldnt help but be tempted again. His experience in the Mobile Phone Realm proved that these things were extremely useful, whether it was for eradicating strong enemies or mining Spirit Stones.
He still had an ample supply of explosives, but such resources It truly wouldnt hurt to stock more. This time, the Yuan Family was asking him for a favor, so they had initiated the request. If he were ever in need and approached them, it would most likely involve moreplications. So after hesitating for a moment, he inquired, Do you want me to go to the capital? That seems to be the case, Xu Leigang answered with a smile, but in his heart, he had already changed seems to be to definitely, Old Master Yuan has been in intensive care all this time; its really not convenient to move him. Feng Juns response was straightforward, I will not go to the capital. He didnt exin the reason, but how could Xu Leigang not guess? The master had already decided not even to sell Jade to people from the capital. And Fatty Xu even thought of Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice. Of course, as a disciple, he couldnt criticize the masters pride. In fact, he also disliked the sense of superiority those people from the capital had. But there was still one issue that needed rification, Then I will go negotiate. How many tons do you n to ask for this time? Feng Jun hadnt given much thought to this question either. Moreover, now that he had a master-disciple rtionship with Fatty Xu, it felt inappropriate to make exorbitant demands, seeing as he was effectively the master; he needed to maintain his image. So he set his terms, I have three prerequisites. One, no going to Macau, we trade in the maind; two, we dont settle in Huaxia currency, we use Gold, following the listed price; three, I was very displeased with thest trip to Myanmar, let them figure it out. After a pause, he stated his demand, Not less than two hundred tons, and two thousand detonators. Xu Leigang was bbergasted upon hearing this, finally managing to say, Master, your demands are truly imposing. Feng Jun nced at him indifferently, The pill for cultivating vital energy is called the Foundation Establishment Pill. I can distribute it to you for free, but for others do I have that kind of rapport with them? Thank you, master, Xu Leigang bowed as he spoke. Yet he couldnt resist adding a reminder, Elder Yuan has considerable influence in both the military and political circles. Should you cure him, it would bring you many conveniences.
Feng Jun looked at him, smiling nonchntly, What can imperial power add to me? As I cultivate my path to immortality, are these worldly matters of such great significance to me? Xu Leigang, who was somewhat of a literature enthusiast, mulled over the words for quite some time, figuring out what the master meant, thinking to himself that such pride was indeed unprecedented. Of course, in his heart, he agreed with the masters words, but there was onest question he had to ask, Master, if they really cant move the patient out of the capital, what do you think? Feng Jun didnt answer directly but instead made an apparently unrtedment, Remember to tell them Body Tempering Pillsbined with Foundation Establishment Pills cannot guarantee the cure of a patient. The more Xu Leigang pondered, the more he found the words loaded with meaning, and he didnt dare to ask further. He turned around to call his elder sister. When Xu Ruofang ryed the message to her husband, Yuan Huakun immediately recognized it as the displeasure of Old Master Yuan, Lets not talk about other conditions. Moving the old master to Zhengyang for treatment would be even worse than going to Merrick! Xu Ruofang, having been his wife for many years, couldnt help but argue, It was the Hua Peng family who said that Master Fengs treatment had good results. Besides, how long would it take to fly to Merrick, and only a few hours to get to Zhengyang? Oh, I cant be bothered to argue with you, Yuan Huakun waved his hand impatiently, Ill go and mention it to the group. (Updated, calling for monthly tickets.) Chapter 305: 305 Changing Minds Chapter 305: Chapter 305 Changing Minds The Yuan Family has a big family WeChat group, with more than a dozen people in it. When Yuan Huakun sends a voice message, everyone else can hear it. Eldest Sister: Then theres no need to say more, let the old mane to Merrick. Second Sister: Why wont hee to the capital? At which step is the problem urring? Second Sisters Husband: Im in a meeting, Huakun, you tell that doctor that Zhengyangs Mayor Zang is my ssmate from the Party School, we have a good rtionship, and Zhengyang can go to him if theres any trouble. Yuan Huapeng: Master Feng has a conflict with Young Master Dou, @Second Sisters Husband, can you handle Young Master Dou or not? Yuan Huakun: I have some doubts; he doesnt seem very confident, hence hes making such conditions. Eldest Sisters Husband: Im not biased against traditional Chinese medicine, its just I have a huge bias! Itspletely pseudoscience. Second Sister: @Eldest Sisters Husband, after you had a stroke, Western medicine told you to only drink hot water, did that cure you? In the end, wasnt it acupuncture that helped? Eldest Sisters Husband: Acupuncture does have some scientific basis, I dont deny that, but that is due to nerve and muscle stimtion, which can be exined using theories of Western medicine. Xu Ruofang: @Young Promising, what do you think?
Young Promising: Traditional Chinese medicine is just good, masters powers are boundless, uncle, youre so OUT. Li Ting: You little brat, if you keep spouting nonsense, Ill let your dad beat you up! Yuan Huakun: [Angry], what am I asking, and what are you guys talking about? Yuan Huapeng: I agree with not moving the old man, as for convincing the master, thats up to you, @Second Sister. Second Sister: This is the time for us all to work together, @Yuan Huapeng, stop being sarcastic. After a lot of discussion in the group, everyone unanimously chose Xu Ruofang and Li Ting to make a trip to Zhengyang, to personally invite the master. Regardless of what the master thinks, we should show our sincerity first. Li Ting is Yuan Youweis mother, and Xu Ruofang is Xu Leigangs sister, so it makes more sense for the two of them to go. Yet the Second Sister volunteered eagerly to go as well. Her idea is that if Feng Junruo makes any demands, she could work hard to negotiate and resolve them. Eldest Sisters Husband withdrew a message. However, Yuan Youwei saw the message and started shouting loudly at home, Mom, Dad, my big uncle just said Is it appropriate for three women to meet one man? He withdrew the message! Yuan Huapeng and Li Ting exchanged nces and shook their heads with a bitter smile. The Eldest Sisters Husband wasnt a bad person, its just a pity that hes spent too much time in Merrick and had this age-inappropriate impulsiveness. But before Li Ting could even buy the tickets, Xu Ruofang called, We dont need to go for now. The youngest has called. Hes persuading the master Is it okay with the two hundred tons that the master wants? Yuan Huapeng grabbed the phone, That must have been quite the effort for the youngest. Well have to thank him properlyter Two hundred tons is definitely not an issue. If he can cure the old man, a few two hundred tons here and there is nothing to us. As for conditions like settling in gold, the Yuan Family didnt take them to heart at all. They could just cover the difference themselves if need be. Money can solve problems that arent truly problems. Why did Feng Jun change his mind? Because he received a WeChat message. The message was sent by Feng Jing after her ss when she was visiting her husband in the hospital. Qi Zhengting wasnt badly hurt, just had a few cuts. Since it was winter and he was wearing thick clothes, most of his cuts were on his head.
Especially his face, where there were three deep cuts, with numerous smaller wounds. There was also a light pole that pierced through his pants and scraped a long bloodstain on his calf, taking off arge strip of flesh and skin. Luckily the light pole was only ayer of thin iron with little weight; if it had been solid, it would have definitely made a hole in his calf. Qi Zhengtings calf was bound to be scarred, which wasnt a concern, but his face was the key issue.
He was already a handsome man, and suddenly having over a dozen cuts on his head and face would severely affect his image. Even if stitched up well, it was impossible to not leave any scars, and he definitely wouldnt be presentable for at least half a year. With Zheng Ting injured like that, his mother was quite unhappy. Seeing Feng Jinging was exactly what she needed to vent her frustration, sarcastically ming her for having no concern for others. Her husband was injured, yet she only came then. If you came anyter, Ting could have been discharged from the hospital already. I dont know what youve been busy with behind everyones backs! She med half even more than half of the responsibility on her daughter-inw. Do you say shes being unreasonable? Shes convinced otherwise: If you took proper care of your man, would he be running around blindly? If Ting wasnt running around wildly, would he have had such an undeserved disaster? In Huaxias social structure, the rtionship between mother-inw and daughter-inw is very prone to problems, and Zheng Tings mother is extremely protective of her son to the point of being unreasonable. She believes her son to be the best man under heaven. The key point is, Zheng Ting himself is far from being a good bird, aside from not taking drugs, he practically embodies all the vices, spoiled rotten by his mother since childhood, and having no sense of family responsibility even after marriage. Feng Jing had only one demand of him: Do not bring any disorderly women home. But now, the two were living separately, each in their own house, with a matrimonial home that they rarely returned to. All kinds of situations, Qi Zhengtings mother knew about themshe never yed a good role in any of them. Even now, she still wanted to me everything on her daughter-inw. Feng Jing couldnt stand up to her, being a younger family member after all, but she was really annoyed.
She listened to her mother-inw vent with a frown, then turned around and went outside to make a phone call to her leader. She exined the situation and then said, I need to take a leave now. If anyone asks, just tell them thepany has sent me on a business trip. Her leader was aware of the troubles in her family, especially since her mother-inw had even caused a scene at her workce. He knew that even if he refused to grant leave, she wouldnt be able toe to workher mother-inw would certainly insist that she stay at the hospital to look after her. It was almost Chinese New Year, a time when taking leave on a whim was typically not allowed, but the leader thought that upsetting the olddy was worth it. Besides, it would show his consideration for a subordinate, so he directly granted the leave over the phoneCome back after the New Year. So she ended up starting her New Year vacation more than ten days early. But this meant she couldnt stay in Zhengyang anymore, let alone teach sses, in case her inws discovered her and caused trouble. Zhengyang could feel big, but also small. So she decided to take a trip to the capital city, Beijing, to clear her mind. Anyway, it was quite normal for someone from a unit to visit Beijing at the end of the year, and as for the reason, everyone understood. She sent a WeChat message to Feng Jun, telling him she might go straight from Beijing to the East Three Provinces, and also asked if he could predict whether its a good time to visit Beijingif not, she could change her destination. She even expressed her outrage to Feng Jun that she had seen that woman in red at the hospital! Upon hearing this, Feng Jun also felt indignant on her behalf. What a terrible family they all were. As for whether it was a good time to visit Beijing, he wasnt sure and asked, Can you even get a flight ticket now? Never mind flight tickets, even train tickets were sold out! Feng Jing had checked alreadythere would be no tickets for a few days; definitely none avable now.
Nevertheless, she was determined to leave, dering she would drive there if necessary. Driving in the big winter was not a good choice, especially in the north, where even without snow, the roads might ice over due to standing water, and Feng Jing was also a female driver. Feng Jun felt sympathetic toward Feng Jing, so he called over Xu Leigang and asked if he could get a ne ticket to Beijing. Sister Hong was famous for giving away ne tickets; she could probably get one, but he wouldnt go to her for help. Xu Leigang said it would be difficult and that he would have to ask his siblings in Beijing. Feng Jun, hearing how troublesome it was, said to forget about it, Ill just drive to Beijing myself. Upon hearing this, Xu Leigang couldnt help but plead, Since youre going to Beijing, could you take the opportunity to visit Elder Yuan as well? Huh? Feng Jun suddenly realized, how did he get roped back into this? But it was already like this, and he didnt want to be finicky about it, so he said, Get me two tickets for tomorrow, and we can discuss the other matterster. If he couldnt get flight tickets by tomorrow, then hed just drive there, and nothing else needed to be discussed. The Yuan Family assured with a thump on their chests that they would handle it. But which specific flight they couldnt confirmnor was it likely that they could. The next day was a Saturday, and Feng Jun prepared to set off, ending up with a bit of spare time.
He inadvertently noticed that the crow had started to build a nest on the clothes hanger, so he went out to watch. Seeing hime out, the crow slowed down its nest-building, working carefully while keeping a cautious eye on him. Feng Jun didnt mind, the clothes rack was quite low, just over two meters high, and a grown man could reach the top with a stretch of his hand. The crow building a nest at such a height was a gamble on hisck of malice. Sure enough, seeing no reaction from him, the crow gradually picked up the pace of its nest construction. Although Feng Jun grew up in a small county town, watching birds build nests up close was a first for him. After watching for a while, he found it very interesting. This nice experienceperhaps he could share it with others? So he took out his camera, set it to timepse photography, and recorded for two hours. He then posted the video on his Weibo, Such cold weather, yet a diligent crow, must be getting married. But building it here are you sure your mother-inw will agree? This was the first Weibo from When The Flowers Fall, Jun Arrives. In fact, he only had seven followers on his Weibo, including Li Xiaobin, Wang Haifeng, and Sister Hong, with three others from the Yuan Family and thest one being an advertiser. As for Xu Leigang? It was quite normal for someone of his age to not have Weibo. Li Xiaobin was the first to repost his Weibo, adding ament, Boss, are you sure its ok to y with birds like this? The second repost was from Healthy Young Brother Full of Positive Energy, Master, this looks like your courtyard, doesnt it? He shared it carelessly, not knowing that Li Ting, who was also following Feng Jun, was getting anxious, Can we speed things up? Master Feng is so bored hes started ying with Weibo Chapter 306: 306 Eager and Impatient Chapter 306: Chapter 306 Eager and Impatient Feng Jun didnt know that Zhang Weihong had also seen this Weibo post. Sister Hong didnt usually spend much time on Weibo and would only browse it when she was extremely bored. But today, she was just thatbored. She was attending a jewelry and jade industry meeting. Meetings and such were the height of boredom. After seeing the crow, she gave a slight smile, but when she saw Li Xiaobins repost, she frowned. ying with birds? A young girl really dares to say anything. There was a business lunch at noon, and severalpany CEOs had set their sights on Zhang Weihong. A beautiful female CEO was already pleasing to the eye, andbined with the fact that she had arge supply of jade, it was normal for everyone to flock to her. Zhang Weihong waspetent in dealing with this. After all, she was known as a socialite, but most of the time, she would only taste a little. Some would make a fuss with the help of alcohol, saying she wasnt giving face, but that was all. Sister Hong even left after eating for only half an hour, excusing herself from the table. This attitude was quite superior, but those who were displeased could only secretly grumble in their hearts. Zhang Weihong was in a hurry to get back because that Weibo post reminded herher sister said Feng Juns courtyard was interesting and the crow was very intelligent, hoping she would visit more often.
When she first heard this suggestion, she immediately rejected it, even saying, I was expecting you to bring him to me, but now youre telling me to go see him? Thats not appropriate. Do you bear the surname Zhang or Feng? Now, she felt going to Peach Blossom Valley with her sister on the pretext of the Weibo post was not too presumptuous. So, as soon as she left the restaurant, she made a call to her sister, asking her to prepare to go there with her. However, not long after she started driving, Zhang Caixin called her, saying she couldnt get in touch with Feng Jun, should we still go to Peach Blossom Valley? Sister Hong didnt mind, thinking that it was actually better if Feng Jun wasnt there. The two of us will stay for a while, and when hees back, it will be like giving him face, she thought. After picking up Caixin, they headed straight for Peach Blossom Valley. Upon arriving at the vi, the gatekeeper, Xu Leigang, informed them: President Feng has left Zhengyang. Zhang Weihong was bewildered upon hearing this: I wouldnt be surprised wherever he went, but why on earth would he go to Beijing? Xu Leigang didnt tell her the truth. All he emphasized was that Master Feng might stay in Beijing for a while this time. Sister Hong fell silent, while Zhang Caixin said, Even if Feng Jun isnt here, shouldnt you invite us in for a cup of tea? She wanted to enter again to experience that rxing feeling. If her sister could feel it, that would be even better. She wouldnt need to persuade heras she had made a promise to keep Feng Juns secrets, she hadnt even mentioned the anomalies in the room to her sister. Xu Leigang found himself in a difficult position as Feng Jun had instructed before leaving: Dont let anyone else in while Im gone. Of course, he was aware that Sister Hong seemed to have a nebulous rtionship with Master Feng. But what he knew better was that Feng Jun took another woman with him to Beijing this time. And why did he know that? Wasnt it obvious? The Yuan Family had helped with the ne tickets. Xu Leigang had just hesitated for a moment when Sister Hong sensed it. How sensitive was she? So, she promptly said, Well, if Feng Jun isnt here, then well leave. Zhang Caixin wanted to say something, but seeing her sisters smile, she knew her sister was quite angry and could only sigh inwardly. Its not that my word doesnt count, its just that my sister is too domineering. At this moment, Feng Jun, of course, was unaware of what had happened at home. He was on the ne, marveling: Power is truly a wonderful thing. He and Feng Jing had actually secured two first-ss seats.
The opportunity to acquire both seats was thanks to the help of Yuan Huakun, the husband of Fengs second sister. Yuan Huakun directly called his ssmate at the Party School, Mayor Zang, who arranged for his secretary to handle it as soon as possible. The secretary casually inquired with a few leaders in charge at various departments, stating that Mayor Zang wanted two ne tickets to Beijing today. Then the airline received a call that two passengers booked in first ss were unable to board due to a sudden incident and needed to cancel their tickets.
Originally, there were three individuals who wanted to cancelXu Leigang also wished to apany Master Feng to Beijing. But Feng Jun had said, The most important thing is to look after the vi. Dont go to Beijing. These cancetions came right at the start of boarding. Typically, the airline wouldnt have been able to sell those seats in such a short time. But now it was during the Spring Festival travel rush when transportation was tight, and there were many alternative arrangements while many people lined up at the airport waiting for tickets. But obviously, only Feng Jun and Feng Jing would be boarding the ne. It wasnt until this moment that Feng Jun learned that Feng Jings real name was Mei Jin. Mei Jin enjoyed traveling and had visited many ces, but even she had never experienced such a way of boarding before. After boarding the ne, she chuckled and said to Feng Jun, Thank you, I was just feeling unhappy, and unexpectedly, you let me relish the thrill of being a leader. Feng Jun smiled, Since Sister Mei isnt happy, its my indisputable duty as a junior to cheer you up. Mei Jin furrowed her brows and let out a wry smile, You should still call me Mei Feng Jing, okay? Feng Jun noddedhe understood this sentiment. When hed flirted online in the past, hed encountered this situation. For some women who didnt stray frequently, their real identity seemed like theirst line of defensedont enter each others lives! This was truly strange logic. For men, shouldnt thest line of defense be their underwear? The two of them didnt talk much on the flight; Mei Feng Jing was sleepy, which wasnt surprising since she hadnt rested well the night before.
After disembarking, they dragged their suitcases outside. Mei Feng Jing had indeed brought two suitcases, one big one that was checked in and quite heavy. As soon as they stepped out, they saw someone holding arge sign with Zhengyang Feng Jun written in bold letters. Feng Jun hadnt quite made up his mind whether to go forward and greet them, but seeing that the reception party was Yuan Huapeng and Yuan Youwei, he had no choice but to walk over and wave with a smile. Yuan Huapeng had brought a seven-seater vanapart from the driver, there was also a tough-looking young man. After getting into the car, Yuan Huapeng asked, Master Feng, shall we go to the hospital first or arrange your amodation? Feng Jun felt that the question was insincere. Ive said wed talk when I arrived in Beijing, and you just want to drag me to see the patient? If you really were weing an honored guest, shouldnt you first take me to rest at a hotel? After all, its not like the old man has an emergency. But with the question put forward this way, choosing to check in first would seem a bit heartless, wouldnt it? However, he believed that his status wasnt that of a doctorhe didnt even have the qualification to practice medicine and had no responsibilities to fulfill or professional ethics to abide by. So he responded irritably, You decide. Thats the Master Feng I know, Yuan Huapeng muttered to himself. Then he said with a smile, Lets arrange the amodation first, we can fight a better battle on a full stomach. The hotel isnt far from the hospital anyway. Beijing at this time was extraordinarily congested, and it took them a long time to reach the hotel. Feng Jun was about to mention that he had booked his own room, but Yuan Huapeng said that there were so many peopleing into Beijing at this time, and if you reserve your own room it could be difficult. In fact, you could give that room you booked to me! Feng Jun thought silently. He really didnt like taking advantage of others.
As someone who prized propriety, if he epted a favor, he felt obligated to repay it. But seeing as youve only booked a deluxe suite, my friend Ill put up with it! It was then that Mei Feng Jing spoke up, Add another suite, two connecting rooms If theres no connecting room, single rooms will do. Yuan Huapeng was slightly stunned. What was going on? He knew Feng Jun wasnt married, but with a man and a woman traveling together, of simr age and well-matched looks, shouldnt they share a room? As for the exact nature of their rtionship, who would care about such details? Feng Jun also felt a bit awkward, Youre really not giving me much face, are you? Mei Feng Jing originally didnt want to exin, but the atmosphere was indeed a bit weird. After hesitating for a moment, she finally said, My workce will reimburse me, one room for two people Feng Jun isnt from my workce. Her statement didnt clear their rtionship; it only suggested potential issues with reconciling the ounts at work. Even if the two were a couple, iming expenses this way could appear as taking advantage of public funds. Such an exnation, too, preserved Feng Juns dignity. But the Yuan family was all too familiar with bureaucracy. Yuan Huapeng immediately understoodWhat organization do you belong to? A deluxe suite that costs more than four thousand a night Youre in your prime, probably not even thirty, and they reimburse you for it? Frankly, booking for two means registering both IDs, and such information isworked and can be checked. People outside the system wouldnt mindpeople like Wang Haifeng are exceptions. But for those within the system, if discovered, it could be a hidden bomb. Yuan Huapeng hesitated briefly, then smiled, Alright, well book another one. But rooms are a bit tight, let me try
The result of trying was securing another single room on the same floor. Feng Jun couldnt be bothered toment anymoreIs this what you call difficulty finding a room? After booking the rooms, the young men helped move the suitcases in. Yuan Huapeng spoke up, You must be tired from the journey, Master Feng. Take a rest first How about seven oclock? Well hold a wee dinner for you. Feng Jun touched his forehead in resignation. He was someone who responded to soft approaches but not force. He hated such pretense, so he took the initiative to say, Its still early. Lets go to the hospital to see the patient first. Its good to be informed. Yuan Huapeng, of course, couldnt refuse, and didnt even bother with a pretense of declining. He simply nodded with a smile, Then Ill trouble Master Feng. Then Mei Feng Jing unexpectedly expressed her wish toe along to the hospital as well. Feng Jun suggested she rest awhile, but she insisted, Ive already slept the entire way. If I sleep any more, Ill be heading towards gaining weight. While they were speaking, Yuan Huapeng excused himself to contact the hospital, stepping aside to make a call. He called Yuan Huakun, telling his older brother that Feng Jun was full of airs, but there was an advantagehe couldnt be coerced, only cajoled. You need to pamper him. So big brother, pass the word along and make sure everyone has the right attitude. No disys of superiority. Remember, we are the ones asking for a favor! (Updated, calling for monthly tickets.) Chapter 307: 307 Northeast of Dengzhou Chapter 307: Chapter 307 Northeast of Dengzhou Feng Jun and Feng Jing arrived at the hospital when Yuan Familys Second Sister was on duty. Second Sister liked to look down on people through her nostrils, but with Feng Jun, she still appeared very enthusiastic. In this enthusiasm, there was a hint of skepticism, the reason being nothing else but Feng Juns extreme youth. She had already known that Master Feng was a very young person, but it wasnt until she saw him in person that she deeply understood what young meantthis was basically just a kid! Feng Jun looked at the old man in the hospital bed and expressed his need to take a pulse, but the nurse on duty wouldnt allow him into the ICU ward. At this time, Second Sister showed another side of herself. She coldly announced, Weve already spoken to Elder Ye, step aside! The nurse hesitated, saying that they needed Elder Ye to make a call and that the head of the ward would have toe. Second Sister lifted her chin, speaking haughtily, You make the call yourself, but now you step aside! Her attitude clearly showed no respect for medical staff; but then again, which patients rtive would dare to offend medical personnel without being quite sure of their ground? Of course, those imbecilic rtives were not included.
In any case, since Yuan Huapeng said that they had to humor Master Feng, Second Sister had to show strong trust through her forceful attitude. The nurse felt wronged but still didnt dare to disobey, so she allowed Feng Jun into the ward. Once inside the ward, Feng Jun took the old mans pulse. He wasnt just going through the motions; though he wasnt a doctor, his long period of cultivation had given him a good understanding of the human bodys meridians. He took the pulse for about five minutes and even tried to channel a stream of Inner Qi into him, following the patients inner pathways. Then, he also pulled back the patients eyelids to have a look, though he didnt bother to check the tongue coating. After examining him, he had an idea of the old mans condition and walked out of the ward, speaking gravely, The dy has been too long, the vital energy is severely damaged. Luckily, youve been massaging him daily. However, his vital energy suffered another significant loss the day before yesterday In all fairness, many details he mentioned were figured out from taking the pulse himself, not informed by others. Take the massages, for instancethe muscles and meridians of the body need to be moved and cleared, but the movement and clearing from ones own body differ subtly from those applied by external forces. Seeing his expression and hearing the solemnity in his voice, Second Sister couldnt help but feel anxious, Can he be treated? This Feng Jun hesitated. He couldnt just say that the old man wouldnt die within half an hour, could he? However, in all honesty, the condition was truly tricky, mainly because it had dragged on for too long. He could feel that the old master was previously in good health and had a strong foundation. If they had sought him out sooner, it would have been much easier to handle. Second Sister couldnt concern herself with that much, Whatever you need, Master, just mention it. Its not about mentioning needs, Feng Jun frowned in distress, I dont have a hundred percent certainty of curing him. Before Second Sister could say more, Yuan Huapeng nudged her with his elbow. Did you understand? He said he didnt have the hundred percent certainty of curing. That was already quite a decent statement. You should know, even the flu can kill! However, Second Sister failed to grasp the deeper meaning. In her mind, to treat an illness was to cure it, especially for the old masterit had to be cured. She was about to discuss this issue with Feng Jun when her brother nuded her, and then she misunderstood even more: They hadnt even discussed his terms for helping, so speaking idly like this was an offense to the master. Thats right, no matter how young, he was still a master, and she had to treat him respectfully.
Though Second Sister liked to put on airs regrly, she was by no means someone who couldnt bend. Smiling, she said, Regardless, were troubling the master. Its gettingte, and big sister wille to take over soon. Once Im free, Ille and offer a toast. Feng Jun felt increasingly helpless. The Yuan familys attitude was terrifyingly enthusiastic; it made it impossible for him not to step in. This was about your fathers life and death, and despite me being such a young chap with no medical qualification, you actually show no hint of doubt? To say there was no suspicion would be impossible. Even Yuan Huapeng, who had seen Feng Juns actions, was initially anxious.
But seeing Feng Jun diagnose the old master just by taking his pulse, even realizing someone had been persistently massaging the patient, left him feeling quite impressedindeed, an expert only needs to make a move to show their skill. So, before leading Feng Jun away, he tentatively asked, Master, would you like to take a look at the medical records? If it can be treated, having a bit more understanding couldnt hurt, right? Then his Second Sister surreptitiously elbowed him again: The payment hasnt even been negotiated yet, whats the rush? Yuan Huapeng looked at his sister suspiciously: Did I say something wrong? Just then, Feng Jun waved his hand expressionlessly, No need to look at the medical records; Im not a doctor and wouldnt understand them. This was an honest statement. The reason he agreed to take action was not that he understood medicine but because he believed that he was helping patients by clearing their meridians. He didnt want to pretend to understand medicineignorance isnt shameful, but feigned knowledge is. However, his brisk refusal caused the Yuan siblings to exchange a worried lookwhy was he (indeed) upset? Later, through the WeChat group, the siblings agreed to finalize the payment with the Divine Doctor first. Seeing the message, the brother-inw was somewhat puzzled, Were talking about payment before treatment; is that appropriate? And moreover he doesnt understand medicine. This time, it was Yuan Huakun who responded, Because we have no choice We cant just choose to wait for a miracle. The brother-inw was left speechless, only able toin privately to his wife, I think hoping for traditional medicine especially one who doesnt read medical records, is even less reliable than waiting for a miracle. Even the eldest sister was a bit annoyed with him this time, Thats my father, and your father-inw too. Cant you say something more auspicious?
Feng Jun hadnt expected that before he could even propose his terms, the imaginative Yuan siblings had already decided to discuss the matter. The wee banquet was held at a hotel restaurant, attended by Yuan Huakun and his wife, along with Yuan Huapeng and his family of three, plus the good scenery, totaling seven people. But before they could start, the second sister also hurried over, and after some eating and drinking, a middle-aged couple joined them. These were Xu Tiejun and his wife, Xu Leigangs elder brother. Xu Tiejun had long wished to meet Master Feng. Although it was his younger brother who had raised the money, and Feng Jun was dealing with Xu Leigang, regardless, he was the one who actually paid. Now that Xu Erspany had weathered the worst and was only a matter of time before it recovered its vitality, his gratitude towards Feng Jun was imaginable. So, at the dining table, he downed three sses in quick session, dering that he could have arrived in the afternoon but refrained from disturbing them, considering Old Master Yuans condition. After all, that was the priority. Now that the Yuan family had organized a wee banquet, he could join in the fun, and he enthusiastically offered, The Yuan Family has taken care of your amodations in the capital, but from now on, I, Xu Tiejun, will take care of food and fun. A personal car and a professional guide, thats no problem, and many sites not open to the general publicIll sort it out for you. Feng Jing, most interested in tourism, had been quiet at the table for quite a while. Upon hearing this, she couldnt help but ask which ces in the capital ordinary tourists couldnt visit but we could. Her inquiry made everyone at the tableugh, and eventually, Xu Ruofang exined that there were too many such ces, and in fact, there were some they had only heard about but never seen themselves. After the drinks had passed around and the dishes had been tried, everyone nearing full, Yuan Huakun, as the eldest son of the Yuan Family, spoke up, Master Feng, Id like to ask, if you take on treating my father, how long will it take before we see a significant effect? Feng Jun pondered briefly before replying, Thats hard to say, but based on my analysis, it should take about seven to ten days.
So soon? Yuan Huakun was pleasantly surprised. Then lets be frank first and discuss the payment, shall we? Discuss the payment? Very well, Feng Jun smiled slightly, I thought youd wait until I cured the patient before talking about it. The hint of resentment in his words was clear to everyone present. Yuan Huakun could only give a rueful smile, Please forgive us, Master as his children, we cannot help but worry. Feng Jun smiled but remained silent, which meant I reluctantly ept your exnation. Seeing his demeanor, Yuan Huakun inwardly sighed and got straight to the point, If my father wakes up, I can promise you three hundred of the goods you want. Feng Juns demand was at least two hundred tons, and Yuan Huakun opening with three hundred tons was indeed quite sincere. Feng Jun appreciated such forthrightness and nodded, The quantity meets the requirements. What about the other two conditions? Bartering goods is no problem, even delivering the goods first is no problem, Yuan Huakun couldnt mention gold in front of so many people, but his meaning was clear enough. Then, he pointed his thumb over his shoulder, You can go there to get the goods, northeast of Dengzhou. He was pointing eastward. Northeast of Dengzhou? Feng Juns brows furrowed at first, then heughed, On the sea? When he had ordered his Boiler Camel Motorcycle, hed done it under the guise of Bei Xinluo, never expecting it toe true so aptly.
Yes, Yuan Huakun nodded firmly, so, you neednt worry about not being able to barter theyck everything over there. Bei Xinluo, of course,cked everything, and gold, a solid currency, was in even higher demand. The only thing they didntck much was probably Thunder, and if the suppliers were truly Shinra people, not to mention three hundred tons of explosive, even three thousand wouldnt seem like a big deal. Alright, Im quite satisfied with this agreement, Feng Jun nodded. He wasnt one to push his luck, and if the other party was generous, he would reciprocate, Its settled then. Ill start treating the old master tomorrow. Chapter 308: 308: Which is More Expensive (Scheduled for April Guaranteed Monthly Pass) Chapter 308: Chapter 308: Which is More Expensive (Scheduled for April Guaranteed Monthly Pass) Thats it? The Second Sisters brows furrow slightlywhat happens if you fail to cure the person? Of course, she knew that if she really asked that question, all the work done previously would have been in vain. So she changed her approach, Master Feng, this is just the reward if my father wakes up. Perhaps you could do even better To do better could also mean to do worse. Feng Jun nced at her, smiling and nodding, Of course, for anything extra, I will have to speak with Old Master Yuan. My Foundation Establishment Pills are much more expensive than Body Tempering Pills. To talk terms with Old Master Yuan Everyone present was suddenly speechless; Master Feng really was quite confident. Even the Second Sister was at a loss for words, unsure how to continue the negotiation. It was Xu Tiejun, who had always considered himself an outsider, that found it amusing and chimed in with augh, Ive always known President Feng for his boldness and vigor, but I did not know you were also skilled in the art of Qihuang. May I ask who your teacher is? Feng Jun looked at him strangely, Didnt Xu Leigang tell you? You cant just ask about these things! Then he realized, Fatty Xu probably had not mentioned itafter all, the man had been sent to Anding Hospital twice already. Third times the charm.
So he smiled slightly, What I specialize in is not healing, but rather bodily conditioning and wellness. My skills are not fine enough to recklessly unt my sects name. Some didnt believe his words, while others were half-convinced, but Yuan Youwei was a hardcore fan of Master Feng, and he spoke up loudly, The Master is a highly, highly skilled martial artist. The Second Sister then found an opening, Master may you share a thing or two about the pharmacology of your pills? Feng Jun shook his head, answering very directly, Sorry, thats not convenient I only have the finished pills from my sect. Thetter half of the sentence was really superfluous, or rather, having said thetter half, there was no need for the first half. But it was precisely because of this that it demonstrated his determination to protect the pill forms. Seeing she couldnt get through to him, the Second Sisters gaze shifted, looking towards the great view outside, and she remembered what her younger brother had said the woman seemed to be a government official? She raised her ss, Come, Xiao Mei, nice to meet you, weve been so busy talking let me toast to you. When Mei Jin was with Feng Jun, she was quite uninhibited, even her choice of dress was quite avant-garde, not reflecting the demeanor of someone from the government system at all. But facing the Yuan Family, she became somewhat constrained. No way around it, this was a very normal phenomenon in the system. The Second Sisters gesture of goodwill was clearly felt by Mei, who could only lift her ss for a toastafter all, her husband was a bona fide high-ranking official. Still, her behavior, in the eyes of the Second Sister, was considered neither servile nor overbearing. The Second Sister didnt mind the othersposurebeing with a master, it was quite normal to have a bit of confidence. She also didnt mind making friends with such people; she had seen too many sycophants in her life, and asionally making acquaintances with those eligible for equal treatment wasnt bad. Indeed, the Second Sister intended to engage in what could be called wife diplomacy, and for such maneuvers, she did not need anyone to teach hershe had seen too many examples in her life. As for whether Mei Jin was actually Master Fengs wife, she couldnt care less. The fact that a man and woman were traveling together was enoughif not for her, Master Feng wouldnt havee to the capital at all. The wee banquetsted nearly two hours, and if it hadnt been for Yuan Youwei starting to yawn, it might have gone on for another hour. When leaving, the Second Sister and Mei Jin were already calling each other sisters. Sometimes womens friendships form that quickly. Feng Jun had agreed to start treating Elder Yuan tomorrow, and the Yuan brothers even made a special effort to escort him to his room.
Of course, after he entered the room, they could no longer stay, otherwise, theyd be interrupting the Masters good fortune. Feng Jun was also somewhat eager; he took a shower and then thought about how to disturb the great view. Unexpectedly, just as he stepped out of the bathroom, he saw his mobile phone flickering with a message. It was clearly a text. He slid open his phone and saw it was a message from the great view, I think Ive met someone extraordinary?
Feng Jun tilted his head, pondering, and replied with, I thought you would have known already. By the way, the shower in my room is broken. Great view: If the showers broken, go tell the hotel front desk. Luo Hua: Waiting for them to fix it could take forever, beautiful can we make a deal? [shy] Great view: There are baths downstairs, next to the gym on the fifth floor, and you can even use the sauna there. Luo Hua: Youre really well-informed [sweat], but its just a shower, no need to go all the way down there, right? While replying, he dried off, donned a bathrobe provided by the hotel, grabbed his room key, and left his room. Great view: Ive been sitting on a ne and in a car all day, totally exhausted, and drank so much. Can we not cause a fuss, okay? [sweat] Luo Hua: I promise Ill only take a shower, wont do anything else, alright? [grin] He sent this message as he arrived in front of the great views door and raised his hand to press the doorbell. He told himself, as a man, sometimes youve got to be a bit domineering; always yielding to a woman isnt good either. Feng Jing: Did you ring the doorbell? Luo Hua: My body really feels sticky and ufortable. Feng Jing sent a voice message, it seemed he was really in a hurry.
Feng Jun, Im begging you, can you not be so willful, okay? The ce were staying at was arranged by them. Are you sure your actions now wont be caught on surveince? Feng Jun was taken aback for a moment before he replied with a voice message, So what if they catch it on camera? Im really not afraid of them using it to ckmail me. Feng Jing quickly responded, You might not be afraid, but I am Can you just cure Elder Yuan first, would that be okay? Feng Jun stood there, stunned. The Yuan Family had treated him with great respect today, but who could guarantee that they wouldnt have any backups nned? He was truly fearless, as he wasnt someone from within the system, and besides, he was wearing a robe. Even if the police came looking for prostitution, they wouldnt find any cash on him. But it was different for Feng Jing. She was a part of the system and a married woman. If something happened, not only could her career be ruined, but her person might be destroyed as well. Having understood this, his enthusiasm was dampened considerably, Moreover, these kinds of affairs should be consensual. If the other party was extremely tense, what pleasure could there be? So he heaved a sigh and turned to walk back to his room, Ah, its really heartbreaking Indeed, it was vexing, but he couldnt evenin about anyone, even if it might be the Yuan Family members who were trying to stay updated on his movements. As it turned out, Feng Jings worries were not at all superfluous. The next morning, Yuan Huapeng received news that the guest in 1236, wearing a robe, had knocked on the door of 1207, but the person in that room didnt open the door. Yuan Huapeng arranging people to watch Feng Jun didnt mean he harbored any ill-intentions, but if he hadnt arranged for surveince, that would have been truly unreasonable. The Yuan Family couldnt havee this far without a sense of precaution. If Feng Jun had entered room 1207st night, there definitely wouldnt have been a police raid, but if he did anything inappropriate while treating Elder Yuan resulting in a mishap, the Yuan Family would certainly have the means to retaliate.
Youre not bothered by exposure since youre not part of the system, but Mei Jin might not feel the same, right? In the end, this was a means of protecting oneself, simr to how in both the Mobile Phone dimension and in ancient Huaxia times, ns wouldnt put all their eggs in one basket. This was simply a sense of self-preservation, a survival tactic. Besides, Feng Jun had never made it clear what he would be willing to give up if he failed in treating Elder Yuan. So, had the failure to open the door for Feng Jun in 1207 spelled failure for the Yuan Familys ns? Not really. Yuan Huapeng pondered and murmured to himself, So the young man hasnt seeded yet? Master in the public, youngster behind closed doors, this was the true reflection of the Yuan Familys ambivalence. At nine oclock in the morning, Feng Jun arrived at the hospital ward. This time, the eldest sister, second sister, Yuan Huakun, and Yuan Huapeng, all four, were present. They wanted to witness Feng Juns treatment with their own eyes. Feng Jun took out a jade vial from his handbag and upon opening it, poured out a medicinal pill the size of a longan, entirely emerald green. The moment the pill left the jade vial, an indescribable fragrance diffused into the air. It wasnt particrly strong but more like the fresh, ethereal scent found in the mountains after rain, which could invigorate ones spirits with just a light sniff. All four of them stared intently at the green pill, and for a moment, no one spoke. Feng Jun then took out a small, delicate silver knife and cut off a small piece from the green pill, about one-twentieth of the whole. He ced the cut piece into a small beaker, This should be dissolved in water and taken within half an hour.
The Foundation Establishment Pill had no stringent time restrictions, but Feng Jun thought setting a time was still a better idea. First, it would prevent the other party from potentially stalling, and second, it would add to his air of mystery. Li Ting turned to look for a doctor, as such matters would obviously be handled by the hospital. The second sister couldnt help but swallow and asked curiously, Is this the medicine you mentioned for cultivating vital energy? Just this tiny bit? Feng Jun nodded and answered softly, The weakened cannot handle too much nourishment. For the first time, he shouldnt be given too much to ingest. Yuan Huakun also asked, Whats the name of this medicinal pill? Feng Jun poured the remaining pill back into the jade vial and tightened the lid, Foundation Establishment Pill. The eldest sister, however, was staring at the jade vial, lost in thought, Is this vial made of Mutton Fat White Jade? Mhm, Feng Jun nodded; he had asked a Martial Artist from the Mobile Phone dimension to craft these vials, which was just for show, Mutton Fat White Jade is good, but its far less valuable than the pill itself. He was right; in the Mobile Phone dimension, the price of a single Foundation Establishment Pill was at least a hundred and eighty times more than that of a Mutton Fat White Jade Vase. The eldest sister blinked twice, then sighed, Its really expensive. She might have emigrated early but she still earned her money domestically and just happened to know the price of Mutton Fat White Jade. (End of update. At the end of the month as usual, there will be a night-time bonus update. nning a minimum monthly ticket quota for April.) Chapter 309: 309: The Terrifying Foundation Establishment Pill (Seeking Guaranteed Monthly Votes) Chapter 309: Chapter 309: The Terrifying Foundation Establishment Pill (Seeking Guaranteed Monthly Votes) Hua Peng knew much more than his elder sister, well aware that Feng Jun himself had Jade stone roughs on hand. Thus, he didnt care about thatment. What he cared about was, Body Tempering Pills need to be cut, Foundation Establishment Pills also need to be cut Master Feng, shouldnt some smaller dosed pills be prepared? Feng Jun shook his head, For me, they were all intended for one-time use, the dosage is not wrong, its very scientific. The Yuan siblings exchanged nces: Pills more expensive than the Mutton Fat White Jade Vase, and you intend to take one in a single gulp? Can we stop showing off? Is it that hard to speak inly? Li Ting quickly fetched the on-duty director, who didnt dare obstruct these four, but he still insisted that someone from the Yuan family sign a letter of responsibilityif something goes wrong once this is administered, you cant hold the hospital ountable! The Yuan family had more than no intention of troubling the hospital. They had even brought in specialized medical personnel, preparing for the event that if the hospital refused cooperation, they would let the hired professionals take over. Fortunately, the hospital showed some responsibility. Seeing that they signed the letter of responsibility, the on-duty director took the medication and was about to leave. Ill go and take a look, the second sister said, not at ease, and followed. This was somewhat excessive, at the very least showing great distrust in the hospital, but the other three members of the Yuan family had no objections.
They had no choice. The medication was not only critical for the elders condition but also very expensive. The second sisters caution wasnt unfounded. The on-duty director took a detour, and ahead stood a person. It was none other than Elder Ye, the expert directly responsible for Elder Yuan. Elder Ye didnt seem embarrassed to see her follow, and stated quite directly, I need to keep a bit of this medicine to analyze itsposition. The second sisters brow furrowed slightly, Elder Ye, this is isnt it a bit improper? She was ustomed to disregarding others, but she still wouldnt dare disrespect Elder Ye. His prowess in saving numerous high-ranking officials, along with his reputation in the medical field, meant that even if her husband were here, hed have to pay respects. Yet she was indeed unhappy. The supply was already so meager, and you still want to take some. What about my father? Just a very small part will do, one-twentieth, Elder Ye said earnestly, Ill conduct a simple analysis. Its just anotheryer of protection for Elder Yuan, dont you agree? A pill the size of a longan, cut down to one-twentieth, was already very little. He was asking for one-twentieth of that one-twentieth, which was basically the size of a pinhole. The second sister really didnt want to give any, but Elder Yes reason was quitepellingperhaps its better to check it first, right? She also made a request, They said that the medicines effectsts only half an hour youd better hurry. Elder Ye turned and left promptly, Then we must hurry quick, quick! No matter how fast, after fifteen minutes, he could only conclude, It might not be toxic. Can I have a bit more? The second sister paid him no heed and turned, pushing the on-duty director along, Hurry, we only have fifteen minutes left In fact, time was still on their side. Administering a nasal feeding to someone in a vegetative state is a matter of minutes. After the nasal feeding, Feng Jun dared not leave. One hand took the pulse while the other rested on Elder Yuans forehead, sensing changes in the patients internal breath, ready to administer emergency aid at any moment. Indeed, if any unexpected situation arose, he could still intervene. In fact, after taking the pulse yesterday, he was ny-nine percent sure that he could heal Elder Yuan without the Foundation Establishment Pill and Body Tempering Pill. Guiding with Inner Qi would suffice. If that failed, acupuncture could be used as an additional measure. Elder Yuans frail and calcified blood vessels were a significant problem. Thus, if he were to guide with Inner Qi, it would be a painstaking effort. Any excessive force could lead to an ident.
While this technique was time-consuming, that wasnt the main issue. The main point was that Feng Jun felt that if he intervened, it would be hard to assess his contributionhow could he quantify the amount of Inner Qi used if no one acknowledged it? Another critical factor was that he couldnt guarantee simr incidents wouldnt happen in the future. If he had to personally intervene each time, there would be no point in cultivation; he might as well start a specialist clinic in the Earth Realm. It was because he had such a backup n that he neednt discuss the consequences of failing to heal Elder Yuan. Of course, even if he took personal action, Elder Yuan still faced the risk ofplications, and this was why he couldnt guarantee a one-hundred-percent sess rate.
Thankfully, he could feel the medicinal strength of the Foundation Establishment Pill dispersing within Elder Yuans body, slowly and steadfastly sorting out the patients channels and offering some nourishment. Unfortunately, because Elder Yuan hadnt taken the Body Tempering Pill, the absorption of the Foundation Establishment Pill was rtively slow. Although only a tiny sliver of the Pill had been administered, some of its power seemed to overflow due to iplete absorption. It was an unavoidable circumstance. After monitoring the pulse for a full half-hour and ensuring there would be no unexpected incidents, Feng Jun finally let go. Sitting on the stool, with one hand taking the pulse and the other on the forehead, this posture wasnt particrly strenuous. However, the elder sister noticed Master Fengs wrist had been suspended in mid-air, without the slightest change for half an hour. Achieving this was no simple task, especially since the other party wasnt making any deliberate effort, but rather acted quite casually. Feng Jun put his hand back and nodded slightly, That will be all for today. Let Elder Ye rest a bit. Continue with the massage to help absorb the medicine. Ille over again at this time tomorrow. Is that really it? The siblings of the Yuan Family exchanged nces: Why did it feel like he hadnt done anything? However, Yuan Huapeng was the quickest to react: Since they had chosen to believe, they should believe unconditionally. What else could voicing doubts at this point bring, other than the annoyance of the other party? So he expressed his gratitude sincerely, Youve worked hard today, Master Feng. Go rest, or shall I take you out for some fun? We can have fun on our own, you dont need to worry about that, Feng Jun responded calmly, thinking to himself that it was precisely because they were in the way that he failed to reach his goal yesterday, and yet they still wanted to follow him today What grudge did he have against them? He prevented the Yuan siblings from apanying him further after they escorted him to the entrance of the inpatient department building. Tragically, he had not even left the hospitals main gate when someone called out, Hey, President Feng!
He turned his head and saw it was none other than Xu Tiejun. Leaning against an SUV, Xu Tiejun smiled at him, Are you done for the day, President Feng? nning to take a beautifuldy out for some fun? Ivee to offer my car. Unlike the Yuan siblings, here was a man nearly in his fifties, unabashedly joking about beautifuldies, showing that those outside the system truly lead more colorful lives. Thank you, Feng Jun said with a smile, then nced at the side of the car and noticed a man and a woman, And who might these two be? The driver and the guide, Xu Tiejun answered with a smile, I promised to treat you well, and of course, I intend to make good on that. That wont be necessary, will it? Feng Jun inwardly groaned while maintaining a smile on his face, I can drive, and having a car to use is quite enough for me. Actually, that wont do, Xu Tiejun chuckled, shaking his head slightly, Youre not familiar with the roads in Beijing, what with all the overpasses. Even I get confused going up there; its better to have a driver. Feng Jun initially wanted to say he could use a GPS, but upon hearing the other person speak so earnestly, he could only nod with a smile, Then thank you. How are you getting to thepany, should I drop you off? No need, Xu Tiejun gestured with his hand, Just go to your hotel. My wife is driving a car too, and right now, shes probably with your friend. Feng Jun was thoroughly speechless upon hearing this. The Xu couple was so hospitable, they even took care of making arrangements with Feng Jing; if he acted any more reserved, he wouldnt be behaving properly. Lets put aside Feng Juns situation for now. After his departure, the eldest sister of the Yuan Family was the first to share her observations. Yuan Huapeng didnt seem to care much, Master Fengs martial arts are indeed formidable, particrly his fighting skills. What puzzles me now is, how can such tiny pills replenish someones vital energy? Just then, Elder Ye walked in, Um next time, could you maybe get me a bit more of that pill?
The second sister was the first to disagree, Elder Ye, those pills are very expensive, and you clearly said that just a little bit would do. Elder Yes mouth twitched before he spoke up, Then, you few, pleasee with me for a look. They followed him into an office, and as soon as they entered, the eldest sister immediately noticed a potted flower on the windowsill, What a beautiful daffodil. The daffodil was lush and dark green, with blossoms reaching high. Below it, there was a shallow dish with a bit of clear water. Elder Ye gave a wry smile, Take a closer look. Following his instruction, they observed intently for a while, until the eldest sister eximed in surprise, The speed at which the buds are growing is actually visible to the naked eye? Hearing this, the other three took a closer look and indeed found it to be the case, Huh what kind of fertilizer is this daffodil using? As an ornamental flower, daffodils are usually manipted to bloom around the Spring Festival. Theres no need to nt them in soil before they bloom; the nutrients in their bulbs are sufficient to sustain growth in water until flowering. However, to grow so vigorously, they probably still needed fertilizer, right? Elder Ye chuckled bitterly and then spread his hands out, I just casually poured some of the pill solution into it. The growth spurt just now was even more aggressive than now and it was almost a dead flower. What? The eldest sisters brows furrowed slightly, A dying flower? Yes, Elder Ye replied, somewhat resentfully, A dying flower reviving like this in an instant, how could I not be shocked? I really want to know how that pill is made. You dont need to know, the second sister stated bluntly, Master Fengs medicine isnt meant for growing flowers. Not even the worlds most expensive flower deserves his medicine.
Im well aware of that, Elder Yes eyes widened with irrepressible excitement, Forget about growing flowers, just think of the benefits to patients if we could extract the active ingredients from this medicine? It would be a great service to all of humanity! Facing the extremely excited expert, Yuan Huakun bluntly threw cold water on his enthusiasm, scoffing, Humanity has survived for millions of years, there are reasons for that survival, and it wont change fundamentally because of a single individual. Who dares to im to benefit all of humanity? Yuan Huapeng also let out a coldugh, Significant effects on flowers dont imply significant effects on humans Can nts and animals be the same thing? (The first update in April, asking for guaranteed monthly votes.) Chapter 310: 310: Accident (2nd Update) Chapter 310: Chapter 310: ident (2nd Update) ` As soon as the second sister heard her younger brothers talk, she became anxious, Hua Peng, what do you mean by that? Are you doubting Master Feng? Your IQ really needs a top-up! Yuan Huapeng nced at her exasperatedly, Im not doubting Master Feng, but isnt benefiting all of humanity something that the master or his sect should be doing? Elder Ye found it hard to let that remark slide, The pills have always been kept a secret; there must be a reason for it, right? He really couldnt stand the other partys argument, making it sound as though he was coveting someone elses pill form. Yuan Huapeng nodded firmly and spoke earnestly, There certainly is a reason the cost, its too expensive. After saying that, he couldnt be bothered to say more and turned to leave. If he had a choice, he wouldnt be sarcastic with Elder Ye, but Feng Jun had made it clear early on that he wanted this matter kept secret. If Elder Ye was insistent on probing the secrets, then he couldnt me him for his mocking retort. Elder Ye was really upset by thement, and though he wanted to exin, he found he had no idea where to begin.
After Yuan Huapeng left the office, he put the matter out of his mind and instead recounted Feng Juns behavior from the previous night, His rtionship with that woman is ambiguous and strange, but one thing is for sure: he hasnt seeded yet. Hasnt seeded? The second sisterughed, Then Xiao Mei must be able to influence him. I need to treat Xiao Mei well Before a man seeds, he dares to promise anything. The conversation was somewhat adult in nature, but all present were middle-aged or older and saw no need for euphemism. The beauties that Master Feng knows are not limited to this one, Yuan Huapeng nced at her indifferently; he had met Zhang Weihong and even had a chat with her. Then he turned to his older brother, Didnt Elder Sai start a modelingpany? We could invite some girls over. That Yuan Huakun frowned in thought, then slowly shook his head, Lets not rush into that. Its interesting how people act; though Feng Jun hadnt captured the great scenery, the sisters approach was to use thedylike diplomatic tactic, while the Yuan brothers thought about finding a beauty to rece her. Of course, whatever their approach, their intention was to secure more attentive treatment for their grandfather, which was beyond reproach. Feng Jun, sitting in the SUV, picked up Feng Jing, and then he could only tour inside the capitalForbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Pce, and such; going further out was not feasiblethe traffic in the capital was just too congested. He had Xu Tiejuns car, and they could slowly make their way to the scenic spots outside the city, but one needs to enjoy those ces upon arrival, and considering the return trip and how much time should be allocated for the roadthis was difficult to estimate. And he had to continue treating Elder Yuan the next day. So, although they had a car, they didnt venture far, spending the whole day at the Forbidden City. The guide arranged by Xu Tiejun was of high quality, a woman in her thirties who effortlessly recounted various stories and exnations in a vivid and essible manner, showing her great familiarity with the staff and features of the scenic area. Feng Jing enjoyed such exnations, while Feng Jun, with his academic background, knew even more about the history than the guide. Together, the trio chatted andughed, creating a lively atmosphere. The only dampener was when a few calls reached Feng Jings mobile phone, one of which was from her mother-inw, to which Feng Jing responded that she was on a business trip in the capital. The guide, hearing this, could not help but give her a look: Visiting the Forbidden City and calling it a business trip, arent you afraid of being found out? After a full day of fun, everyone was quite tired, and although Xu Tiejun and his wife wanted to treat them to dinner, Feng Jun declined over the phone. The next day, Feng Jun noticed that Elder Yuans condition had improved slightly. This time he cut off one-tenth of the Foundation Establishment Pill to continue supplementing his vitality. One-fifth was used on the third day, one-fourth on the fourth day
By the fifth day, Feng Jun had fed all of the remaining Foundation Establishment Pill to Elder Yuan, which was about half a pill in total. Less than ten minutes after administering it, trouble emerged: Fresh blood began to flow from Elder Yuans nostrils. This was a case of the weak cannot ept nourishment, and it was normal for such an urrence after a dying old man had ingested an entire Foundation Establishment Pill in just five days. The nurse operating the procedure, without a word, turned and ran out, then began calling over the inte the moment she was outside the door.
Feng Jun was aware that a nosebleed at this moment was definitely not a good sign, but since the brain lesion hadnt causedplications, it could be considered a piece of good luck amidst misfortune. It would be fine as long as the bleeding could be controlled gradually. If the blood hadnte from the nasal blood vessels but had surged elsewhere, it could have led to extremely serious consequences. He didnt attempt to stop the bleeding but instead used his Inner Qi to protect Elder Yuans brain while ming himself: He had been overconfident, too eager for results. If he had slowed the pace a bit more and divided the remaining bit of pill to be taken in two doses, this ident might not have urred. But such thingscked precedents for him, relying on groping his way through, and whether the remaining pills taken in two doses could withstand the Body Tempering Pill when vitality peaked in the short term was uncertain Suddenly, the duty director rushed in and ordered decisively, Stop everything youre doing. Cease all actions immediately. ` Stopping now would truly be a matter of life and death! Feng Jun gave him a nce and replied without any politeness, Get lost, you dont know shit. Weve signed a statement of responsibility! The duty doctor was furious, Do you see that hes bleeding? If youre not stopping the blood, what the hell are you doing? Only three people from the Yuan family came today, the eldest and second sisters, and Yuan Huakun. Yuan Huapeng had something to do at workanyway, administering the Foundation Establishment Pill was something they had seen many times, and they didnt expect anything serious to happen. These three were at a loss, not sure whose advice to follow. His blood is sticky, how much can he possibly bleed? Feng Jun retorted unapologetically and decisivelymanded, Hua Kun, stop him. At this critical moment, one wrong move could be fatal. Yuan Huakun was indeed panicking, despite having seen much of the world, he had never seen anything like this. Most importantly, the one bleeding was his father.
Master Feng, my dad is having a nosebleed. You never said this could happen Shouldnt we stop the blood? Dont you know how much blood is in a human body? Its better to bleed here than anywhere else! Feng Jun spoke vehemently, Weakness cannot bear strengthening, weakness cannot bear strengthening How many times have I told you that? But Yuan Huakun still didnt dare to stop him, and the eldest and second sisters also didnt dare interveneafter all, the responsibility was too great. Seeing the duty director lunging forward, Feng Jun lifted his foot, ready to kick, You stay out of this, causing trouble can kill people! The duty director was jumping with urgency, but he didnt dare to go forward, What youre doing will kill someone Stop right now! Feng Jun was enraged. He struck out his palm like the wind, pping Elder Yuans body repeatedly, causing all sorts of tubes and wires to quiver erratically. He was using his Inner Qi, directly striking Elder Yuans many acupoints, initiating his backup n. Actually, up to now, the backup n was unnecessary. Feng Jun had confidence that he could handle the situation well. But Elder Yuans reaction made the Yuan family lose their confidence, and the hospital was now poised to interfere directly. Therefore, as the saying goes, man proposes, God disposes. Feng Jun, left with no alternative, had to make a decisive move. Seeing himy hands on Elder Yuan, the duty director first wanted to rush forward but then turned his head toward Yuan Huakun, asking through gritted teeth, Arent you going to do anything about this? Yuan Huakun did want to intervene, very much so, but at that moment, he truly was in a state of confusion. Uncertain of the consequences, he wouldnt help Feng Jun block the doctor, but simrly, he didnt have the courage to stop Feng Jun either.
After Feng Jun struck Elder Yuan with over a hundred palms, the three Yuan siblings initially were anxious and frightened, but seeing their father showing no obvious reactions, their tense feelings gradually calmed down a bit. But then, hospital security, having heard themotion, hurried over. However, by the time security arrived, the Yuan siblings had realized that Master Fengs actions hadnt made their fathers condition worse, so they blocked the security guards with their bodies, Dont move! The duty director was quite anxious, Think it over clearly. If you keep this up and something happens to Elder Yuan, the hospital will not ept any responsibility. As a doctor, he had to fulfill his duty. At this moment, talking about saving lives might seem a bit over the top, but if Elder Yuans condition was critical, the patients family might me the hospitalWe dont understand, but dont you either? Didnt know to stop it? So, he had to make a gesture, to show his stance: I intend to intervene! Yuan Huakun had been befuddled just a moment ago, but now he had mostlye back to his senses. He gave the other party a look and asked in a deep voice, If you stop us now, can you guarantee my father will be unharmed? How can that be guaranteed? The duty director retorted irritably, Youve signed a statement of responsibility And why didnt you stop him just now? Indeed, weve already signed a statement of responsibility, Yuan Huakun sighed softly, his face holding a strange expression, like guilt or as if he was trying to justify himself, From the moment we signed, things were already out of control. The duty director was so angry he almost twisted his nose, But emergency treatment sure beats doing nothing! Yuan Huakun shook his head slowly with a bizarre expression yet said nothing more. At that moment, Feng Jun had already stopped pping and raised his hand to check Elder Yuans pulse again. Seeing that all the disys on the equipment were still more or less normal, the duty director let out a soft exmation and also reached out to take the pulse.
After checking the pulse for five minutes, Feng Jun took out a blue jade vial from his bag and poured out a pill the size of a longan. Eh? The Yuan siblings expressed in unison at the sightwas this not the Foundation Establishment Pill? Feng Jun used a silver de to cut a quarter of it and reached out to pry open Elder Yuans mouth. What are you doing? The duty doctor cried out in urgency. Feng Jun ignored him and instead looked at Yuan Huakun, speaking indifferently, This is the best time to administer the Body Tempering Pill. If you want to stop me You still have time. Chapter 311: 311: Awake (Asking for guaranteed monthly votes at the third watch) Chapter 311: Chapter 311: Awake (Asking for guaranteed monthly votes at the third watch) Yuan Huakun, upon hearing these words, finally experienced a jolt of energy. Was this the Body Tempering Pill that could ultimately save his fathers life? At this point, he had no choice but to gamble, Doctor, weve signed the agreement. The duty chief had fulfilled his obligation to try to prevent this, but upon hearing this, he couldnt help but speak up, Regardless, shouldnt it be administered nasally? Does the patient have swallowing capability? Just as he finished speaking, he was astonished to find that the patients throat seemed to havemoved slightly? Feng Jun wasnt trying to be mysterious. The Body Tempering Pill would dissolve immediately upon entering the mouth; not only was nasal administration unnecessary, but it might even affect the efficacy of the medicine. As for Elder Yuans loss of swallowing ability, a little maniption with his Inner Qi would suffice. After cing the Body Tempering Pill into the mans mouth, Feng Jun proceeded to check his pulse. Unexpectedly, just as he grasped the patients wrist, he heard a muffled groan, and Elder Yuan on the bed shuddered violently. Dad, the three siblings of the Yuan Family eximed in surprise. The old man having had no physical response for two full months, now his body not only moved, but also made a sound; the joy they felt was beyond measure.
Following that, Elder Yuans mouth emitted unintelligible groans, as if he was trying to say something, but no one present could understand him. His body then began to tremble, starting with slight shivers and gradually increasing in intensity. The eldest sister was most observant, Dad is starting to sweat from his forehead! In such a moment, everyone could only turn their attention to the master, as nobody knew what was happening. Feng Jun slightly raised his eyebrows, his face expressionless, This is the Body Tempering Pill taking effect. While speaking, he loosened his grip and straightened up, Thats enough for now. The eldest sister pointed at Elder Yuan on the bed, shaking like a sieve, My fatherhes just going to be like this? It will pass soon, Feng Jun nced at Elder Yuan on the bed, Elder Yuan, I know you can hear me. This pain, even your grandson Yuan Youwei endured it. You cant let a child mock you, right? These words indeed had an immediate effect. Elder Yuan on the bed stopped shaking very quickly. All right, Feng Jun picked up the jade-green Jade Vial and casually tossed it to Yuan Huakun, Take the rest of the medicine in three doses, once every two days. Yuan Huakuns reflexes were quick; he neatly caught the Jade Vial and was momentarily stunned upon hearing Feng Juns words, Arent you going to help administer it? I havent learned your massage techniques. Those arent necessary, Feng Jun nced at the on-call doctor, if it werent for someone deliberately interfering. Why would I go out of my way to interfere? The on-call doctor, seeing Elder Yuans response and knowing that things were improving, still couldnt ept such an usation, Your actions dont conform to medical knowledge, and you refuse to exin while carrying a very bad attitude Though there was improvement in the patient, he couldnt let this goI remember you were about to kick me out just now! Feng Jun looked at him, and unemotionally inquired, When youre doing emergency resuscitation, do you exin first or save the person first? Are those the same thing? the duty chief retorted with widened eyes, quite discontent, I am a doctor, I have professional knowledge. I am not a doctor, but I too have professional knowledge, Feng Jun replied coldly. Thats not for you to say! the duty chief grew even angrier, Professionalism isnt self-proimed. We go through extensive learning, internships, and exams, and we need various certifications! I was requested by the patients family, Feng Jun remained unfazed, They recognize my professional knowledge.
While saying this, he started walking out, Your professionalism cannot be questioned, but mine is not even considered professional? Seeing him actually about to leave, Yuan Huakun panicked and swiftly stepped in front of him, Master, you cant just leave like this. My task here is done, Feng Jun turned to face him directly, his expression nk, Ive given you the remaining medicine, what more do you want me to do? Yuan Huakun knew he had upset the master earlier by not helping to stop the duty chief. This disyed his distrust and certainly made the master ufortable, butwasnt it all because he was overly concerned? Master, the patient hasnt awakened yet.
Feng Jun replied coldly, After the medicine is finished, if he doesnt wake up, thene find me! Knowing he had offended the master, Yuan Huakun didnt want to let him just walk away and thus gave a look to his second sister to do something. The second sister hurried forward, blocking his path and smiling awkwardly, Master, we really do trust you. We didnt obstruct you just now. Feng Jun spoke with a dark face, Then dont block me now, or else I will take my medicine back. Weve paid for that medicine The second sister started, but then abruptly stopped, realizing that they hadnt actually paid for either of the pills. Feng Jun sidestepped her and left. The second sister looked at their father in the bed, then out the door, momentarily at a loss, What do we do now? The eldest sister spoke up, What to do? Of course, we watch over Dad. Huakun, can you ask the hotel to find a way to keep them here? Yuan Huakuns brow furrowed. His older sister, despite emigrating overseas, oddly often exhibited a sense of entitlement. With a wry smile, he said, Deliberately holding him up, that certainly turns him into an enemy. But dad still hasnt woken up, we cant just let him leave like this, can we? the older sisters brow furrowed. By this time, Yuan Huakun had calmed down. After carefully considering everything, he finally sighed, We were determined to befriend this man, how did we manage to irritate him to this extent? Its because you were indecisive just now, isnt it? The second sister sighed inwardly. She didnt reflect on her ownck of support for Feng Jun earlier. After all, wasnt stopping the duty doctor meant to be a mans responsibility? In any case, she believed that she had always trusted Master Feng, Since we have signed the liability waiver, we should trust the other party unconditionally any tampering with the hotel would indeed be truly provocative.
The older sister became irritated, So we just let dad lie in aa? While the three siblings were arguing, they heard someone groan faintly, mumbling in a muffled voice, Its killing me! It was Elder Yuan himself who made the sound, weakly groaning, Ah, it hurts so much, get me a saw, saw open my head I really dont want to live, it hurts too much. Dad, youre awake, the second sister screamed and rushed over. Ah, I might as well have stayed unconscious, Elder Yuan gasped heavily, Ah, it hurts to death Huh, Im awake? Does your head hurt? the older sister pulled out her mobile phone, Ill call Master Feng to see how to treat this headache. The duty doctor hurried over as well, Lets do an examination first, dont panic we need to see the state of the lesion. But how easy would such an exam be? The moment someone touched Elder Yuan even slightly, he couldnt help but struggle violently. To speak of suffering, it was truly Yuan Zihao who had it rough. The Body Tempering Pill was famouslybeled help the young, not the old on the mobile phone ne. Children who took it experienced much less pain, and everyone was only concerned about whether the child could withstand the immense power of the medicine, not so much whether the child could endure the pain. But it was different for older people. After their bones had set, they would endure tremendous pain. When Yuan Youwei took the Body Tempering Pill, Feng Jun tied him to the bed because he worried that the pampered child wouldnt be able to bear the pain. Actually, the pain he experienced was far less than what Feng Jun, Wang Haifeng, and others endured. Xu Leigang, born into a militarypound and always considering himself a tough guy, was in utter misery when he first took the Body Tempering Pill.
Now, it was even worse for Yuan Zihao. His bones were not just set but at his age, they were shrinking. The pain he suffered was much greater than what Feng Jun and others went through, and not even close to what Yuan Youwei experienced. Not wanting to be outdone by his grandson, he simply clenched his teeth and groaned, but touching him caused his pain to double instantly. He had to struggle. After trying twice, the duty chief asked in distress, Should we restrain him? The older sister sullenly hung up the phone, That guy wont answer the phone Sigh. Her mobile number was obviously a Beijing prefix; it would be odd for Feng Jun to answer. No no need, Elder Yuan muttered vaguely, obviously struggling to utter even another word. Sigh, Yuan Huakun exhaled and took out his mobile phone to make a call, I will ask Ruofang, she seemed to have said that the effect of the medicinests only half an hour. Ill call Li Ting, the second sister also pulled out her mobile phone, She should be very clear about the treatment process for Youwei Half an hourter, Elder Yuan finally stopped groaning and then became unresponsive again. The duty chief took the opportunity to run some tests, Hmm, the indicators have all improved, he is probably in shock from the pain now. No, Elder Yuan spoke abruptly, his eyelids fluttering, although his voice sounded somewhat hoarse, Water The older sister was prepared, holding a bottle of mineral water in her hand with the cap already open. At the sound, she quickly handed the water to the nurse.
After gulping down three or four mouthfuls, Elder Yuan was prevented by the nurse from drinking more. After about a minutes pause, he drank a few more sips. After doing this three or four times, Elder Yuan finally spoke up again, his voice clearer but his tongue still somewhat swollen, an inevitable consequence of being in aa for several months, fearing temporary loss ofnguage ability. Crap, what kind of medicine is this? The inventor of this drug should be shot Didnt he know to give me some anesthesia? All three siblings started tough; their old man was scolding people now, which was a substantial improvement. Still, it was the older sister who was the most sensible, Dad, can you open your eyes? Elder Yuans eyelids trembled twice before he spoke dejectedly, No every time I exert my eyelids, it hurts inside my head. Rest a bit, take it slowly, the duty chief spoke softly, After all, youve been unconscious for two months. No sooner had he finished speaking than someone hurried into the room. It was the old specialist, Elder Ye, Is Elder Yuan awake? It didnt take long for the whole hospital to know that Elder Yuan, who had been in aa for over two months, had miraculously woken up. (Third update, please vote for the monthly bottom line ticket in April.) Chapter 312: 312 Located Chapter 312: Chapter 312 Located Elder Ye quickly grasped the situation. Although he was astonished by the efficacy of the pills, he affirmed the duty doctors approachIf it were me, Id have done the same. The other party certainly woke Elder Yuan, but without a convincing exnation, one could only regard it as a fluke. Yuan Huakun expressed strong dissatisfaction, Of course, you can say that, but the key issue now is my dad woke up, and the expert we brought in, youve driven him away. He arranged for hotel staff to monitor Feng Jun and Mei Jin and found that the two had left the hotel together, but he had no idea where they had gone. While they were discussing, Yuan Huapeng heard his dad had woken up and rushed over; after understanding the situation, he couldnt help but sigh, Dads eyes havent even opened yet, what should we do next for his treatment? His older sister reminded him, Master Feng left behind some medicine, so next it should be fine, right? Wouldnt it be better if he were here? Yuan Huapeng stamped his foot in frustration, The problem is Master Feng has left, I had someone sneak a look into his room, and his luggage is gone. What? The older sister was taken aback, then asked, When did they take their luggage? I dont know, Yuan Huapeng was particrly irritated, Were checking the surveince footage to see where their luggage went.
Upon hearing this, the second sister hastily asked, What about Xiao Mei? Is Xiao Meis luggage still there? This was indeed the most troublesome part! Yuan Huapeng replied with a dark expression, Both of their luggage is gone After Feng Jun left the ward, he had the driver dispatched by Xu Tiejun take him to the hotel and then sent the driver away. He had grown quite tired of this hotel, especially since it was arranged by Yuan Huapeng; during the day, he had been apanying Feng Jing to sightsee and enjoy gourmet food, but at night, they had to stay in separate rooms. To prevent anyone with ulterior motives from causing trouble, the two of them refrained from any intimate gestures while out and about. So when Feng Jun returned, he knocked on Feng Jings room door and straightforwardly stated, I dont want to stay here anymore, pack your things. Surprisingly, Feng Jing had been very cooperative these past few days, whether she recognized his energy, or because they appeared as friends, she showedplete deference to him in any situation. Even when the second sister invited her for treatment, she waited for Feng Juns word. Upon hearing that Feng Jun wanted to leave, she didnt even ask why and started packing immediately. After she packed her suitcase, Feng Jun told her to stay in the room, assuring her that someone would help them move it, so she just grabbed her handbag and left. The two left and hailed a DiDi taxi, heading straight to a shopping mall. Having flirted with Feng Jing these past two days, Feng Jun felt the timing was about right, especially given his deep knowledge in literature and history which deeply impressed her. So he nned to buy some gifts and splurge a bit, hoping things would naturally fall into ce. Not all proper girls can be wooed with money, but in these times, the most sincere expression of friendship is still the Huaxia currency. However, after his first insistence on paying, Feng Jing clearly stated: Ill let it slide this time, but if you pay again next time, I wont take the things youve chosen. After all, she too is someone whos not short on money. Feng Jun didnt want to argue with her and just smiled, replying, When a man and a woman go shopping, if the man pays, its a couple, but if the woman pays thats pretty much a married couple. Feng Jing pretended not to hear him and continued enthusiastically browsing the mall. Yet Feng Jun was feeling a bit overwhelmed, sneakily using his mobile phone to search for nearby short-term rentalsthey couldnt stay at the hotel, as the entire cityswork was linked, and the police system would have his check-in records once his ID number was entered.
While the two were enjoying their outing, the Yuan siblings were deeply worried: where on earth had Feng Jun gone? The second sister managed to get through to Mei Jins phone, but Xiao Mei said over there, I really cant tell you where we are, youd better ask Feng Jun. The Yuan Family was speechless; she was first and foremost Feng Juns friend, and only after that, Xiao Mei known to the Yuan Family. In the meantime, Lei Gang also made two calls, but Feng Jun didnt answer, merely replying with a WeChat message: Focused on cultivation, will discuss upon my return.
Old Master Yuan had awoken in the morning and was almost ready to eat by noon; although his eyes wouldnt open and his limbs were uncoordinated, he could open his mouth and swallow, the speed of his recovery being remarkable. For his first meal, he, of course, couldnt eat muchjust over a hundred milliliters of thin porridge. An hour and a halfter, the old master stated he felt hungry again, then had another hundred milliliters of egg custard. Two hours after that, Old Master Yuan angrily dered: I want to eat meat, I want to drink alcohol! No amount of convincing from anyone could dissuade him, as Elder Yuan had few hobbies in life other than enjoying a few drinks and savoring some braised pork, you all understand, I havent seen a star of meat in two months! Indeed, during those two months, even if meat broth had been given through a nasal tube, his mouth wouldnt have tasted it. Elder Deng and the duty director didnt dare to nod easily, as a little meat soup was not a big deal, but Master Feng had used proprietary Chinese medicine, and whether there would be reactions was not guaranteed by anyone. The Yuan siblings couldnt help but look at each other in dismayMaster Feng left in such a hurry that he didnt mention any precautions about taking the medicine, and we forgot to ask Look at the mess this caused. At the third meal, the siblings tried their best to persuade Old Master Yuan, coaxing him with good and bad wordsthey understood that after all, health was the most important. But Elder Yuan expressed that if he couldnt eat in a while, and still couldnt have meat, he really felt like he was going to die of frustration. Such a big kid, its hopeless; sometimes hes just so stubborn. The Yuan siblings wanted to find Feng Jun and were nearly going insane. Theoretically, they had Feng Juns mobile phone number, and since the device wasnt turned off, it would be possible to locate his approximate position by finding the right connections in the telmunications operator.
However, this kind of operation was feasible in lower-level cities, or even in other municipalities, but in Huaxias capital, the difficulty was great, and the reasons for this everyone understands. In the end, it was the second sisters husband who asked someone to locate Feng Jun through a mobile phone application. This was also because Feng Jun didnt turn off his location system when using his phone. As a humanities schr without a girlfriend to check his whereabouts, he also asionally used apps like ride-hailing or navigation, making it easy to overlook such issues. Master Feng, along with Feng Jing, was blocked right at the doorway of a daily rental house. Feng Jun was somewhat speechless, I say arent you folks being a bit too idle? The people who came to block him were Yuan Huapeng and his second sister, with Yuan Huapeng saying directly, My father has woken up and is very grateful to the Master. We are very sorry for the incident at the hospital today, and our father has also scolded us Master, we apologize. He bent down to bow when Feng Jun quickly stepped aside and supported him, speaking expressionlessly, Its just a transaction; theres no need for such formalities. Feng wasnt fond of receiving undue reverence, and as long as the other party could provide the required goods, he wouldnt care about todays misunderstanding. Strictly speaking, he also bore some responsibility for the ident that happened today since his treatment preparation wasntprehensive enough. Hence, his extra effort today couldnt all be med on the hospital. Indeed, he had left for a reason, with a chance to express his feelings, but the real reason everyone understands. The second sister was also very polite, stepping forward and nodding continuously with a smile, The Master is truly remarkable, extraordinary in action. You cured a disease that many experts couldnt manage truly a Divine Doctor. Everyone loves to hear praise, and Feng Jun was no exception. He shook his head, Youre giving me too much credit. Everyone has their strengths. I cant cure disease, and I havent cured it entirely yet, have I? It will take a few more days.
Yes, the second sister nodded, seizing the opportunity, Can he open his eyes after taking the medicine in a couple of days? He still couldnt open his eyes? Hearing this, Feng Jun couldnt help but feel the urge to go see for himselfit was a case he hadnt seen before, and careful observation would be beneficial for him. Seeing Feng Jun in a daze, Yuan Huapeng also couldnt help but ask, Master, can my father eat liquid food now? However, he wants to eat meat Hes making a fuss about eating meat? Hearing this news, Feng Jun also found it a bit amusing, Meat Dont eat meat that is too rich, and try to eat less of it, focus on supplementing calcium and trace elements. Thest part was made up by him, as it made sense to supplement calcium and trace elements like magnesium in old age anyway. But Yuan Huapeng disregarded his advice, as the old master at home truly didntck calcium. In fact, adding more calcium could even elerate vascr calcification. Of course, he didnt consider Feng Juns words wrongfor most elderly people, its correct to supplement calcium. Its just that the old master in their family was an exception, and it was normal for Feng to be unaware. So Yuan Huapeng asked another question, Divine Doctor, could you teach us the series of patting movements you performed on my father today? Feng Jun paused before realizing and couldnt help but smile, That was an emergency measure for today; you dont need to learn it, and you wont need it in the future. I earnestly invite you to visit again the day after tomorrow early in the morning, Yuan Huapeng spoke earnestly, I assure you, the hospital wont obstruct you anymore. The second sister also nodded emphatically, quickly showing her stance, Thats right, I have already warned them today. Seeing Feng Jun still expressionless, Yuan Huapeng made up his mind, If you feel ufortable there, we can arrange for the discharge procedures. Upon hearing this, the second sister was taken aback, as she hadnt expected Yuan Huapeng to make such amitment, but she quickly followed up, Thats correct, we will follow the Masters lead in everything.
Discharge? Feng Jun chuckled to himself; even if he was dissatisfied with the hospital, he wouldnt express it like that. Fine, since youre concerned, I will visit the day after tomorrow. Good, Yuan Huapeng said with a smile, Master, youve worked hard today; get some rest early. Just as Feng Jun was about to nod, he felt something was off. He turned to nce at Feng Jing and noticed her expressionless face. Then it dawned on him: Damn it, youve all chased me here, and my nights ns are ruined again, but youre telling me to rest early Chapter 313: 313 Deliberately Buttering Up Chapter 313: Chapter 313 Deliberately Buttering Up Feng Jun didnt check into the rental apartment, but instead got directly into Yuan Huapengs car. Yet, he didnt go back to the hotel either, choosing to stay in a four-star hotel over a kilometer away from the hospital. With a guilty conscience, Yuan Huapeng dared not ask why he decided to stay here and just watched him go through the check-in process. Feng Jun nced at the scenery, instructed the front desk, Book two suites. The suites were quickly secured, with none of the room shortages Yuan Huapeng had mentioned. However, the room deposit was promptly paid by the second sister, Xiao Mei, if you still recognize me as your older sister, let me do this! She didnt address Feng Jun, focusing on the good scenery instead, her intentions bittersweet. Both suites were on the same floor, not far from each other. After everyone had a look inside, Feng Jun turned to leave, Stay here, Ill be right back. Once downstairs, he looked around, quickly headed eastward, walked three to four hundred meters, turned into a yard lush with trees, surveyed the positions of the surrounding cameras, and, behind a secluded bush, ensuring no one was watching, released three suitcases. Yuan Huapeng stayed in the room, feeling somewhat uneasy: this guy wouldnt have slipped away again, would he?
After a while, Feng Jun returned, dragging three suitcases. Seeing him, Yuan Huapeng blinked. This guy he actually had someone meeting him? Feng Jun handed over the suitcase to Feng Jing, and then nced at Yuan Huapeng, Lets go back to the hospital and have another look. In fact, he was quite curious: why couldnt they open their eyes? Upon arriving at the hospital, Yuan Huakun and the eldest sister were there, greeting him with customary pleasantries. Elder Yuan had been troubled for quite a while and had just fallen asleep. Tiptoeing over, Feng Jun took his pulse again. After taking the pulse, he felt somewhat relieved, thankful that he hade. The elders vitality had decreased significantly, and even if he could withstand the next dose of the Body Tempering Pill, it was doubtful he could bear the following dose, and he might faint. Nevertheless, why Elder Yuan couldnt open his eyes was still a mystery to him. He could only sense that the affected area had improved considerably but was still a long way from full recovery. As he withdrew his hand, he couldnt help but hum softly, Well, itll take another Foundation Establishment Pill. The eldest sister heard him clearly and was mildly shocked, We need that green pill again? Feng Jun nodded, looking quite troubled. He hadnt anticipated, due to old age and physical decline, how quickly the efficacy of the Foundation Establishment Pill might dissipate. Indeed, no matter how strong or powerful one is, no one can escape the naturalws of life and death. Realizing this, he felt this trip hadnt been in vain, though using up two Foundation Establishment Pills that was indeed unexpected. Both Yuan Huakun and the eldest sister wanted to ask why another Foundation Establishment Pill was necessary, especially since they had already spent the buying capacity of three hundred tons of explosives for the previous two pills. Adding another pill would surely increase the quota, right? But seeing Feng Juns displeased expression, they wisely kept silentafter all, if they were to me the hospital and ultimately had to take responsibility themselves, why bother asking? They agreed not to ask, considering the elder was gradually recovering and someone would eventually decide on the matter. No sooner had Feng Jun and Yuan Huapeng left than the eldest sisters mobile phone vibrated. She swiped to check and let out a light exmation. Yuan Huakun nced at her, Whats the matter? The eldest sister hesitated, speaking with an odd expression, The second sister said you can start contacting models through Xiao Sai. The message was sent by the second sister after seeing Xiao Mei take a packet of sanitary napkins into the restroom.
Yuan Huakun felt somewhat disgusted; this was the disagreement between Hua Peng and the second sister. The second sister wanted to take thedys route, while Hua Peng felt Feng Jun, being young and fickle, might prefer novelty. But here he was at his age, almost old enough to be Feng Juns father, yet ying the matchmaker While that was his thought, he took out his mobile phone and sent a message to Yuan Huapeng, The second sister said, Xiao Mei and Feng Jun are just good friends, it might not be what were thinking. Of course, he didnt send this message through the group since there were children from all the families in there.
Thus, the second sister had no idea that the message she sent to the eldest sister got distorted by the time it was ryed. When Yuan Huapeng saw the message, he paused for a moment before responding with an OK gesture. It happened to be the weekend, and after dinner that evening, the second sister invited Feng Jing and Feng Jun to a music concert. Feng Jing, being a musician with her own music store, was visibly delighted to hear she could attend a concert in the Imperial Capital. You cannot me people for being curious; though Xu Tiejun had offered cars and assistants, inviting Feng Jun and Feng Jing to enjoy several days in the Imperial Capital with great enthusiasm, it was the invitation from the second sister, subtly inquired after for a long time, that Feng Jing could not resist. She did nce at Feng Jun, but the eagerness in her eyes was unmistakable. Feng Jun scratched his chin, smiling as he nodded, Then lets go together. His voice sounded slightly hesitant because he truly wasnt interested in this. Feng himself, being a humanities schr, had followed the crowd in his school days and learned a few musical instrumentsthe harmonica, xiao, and guitar. And his guitar skills werent too shabby either, his singing and ying were passable, slightly better than most people. But that was really just going with the flow, singing popr songs was no problem, but belting out operatic arias would leave him clueless. If you made him attend a concert that was all opera arias, he might actually fall asleepin fact, hed experienced this before. As for symphonies, he could already foresee the oue, probably as disastrous as a car ident scene. But what could he do? Hed already apanied Feng Jing shopping, another bit wouldnt hurt.
Yuan Huapeng quickly picked up on his reluctance and said with a smile, For the concert, youdies go ahead, Ill keep the masterpany and enjoy the nightlife of the Imperial Capital. Whats there to enjoy about the nightlife? The second sister snorted dismissively, then nced at Feng Jing, Orshall we two go? Great, so the Grandmaster gets no say in the matter. Feng Jing looked at Feng Jun with a helpless expression, but in her eyes, there wasnt much expectation either. They had been flirting on and off for some time now, and Feng Jun knew that she was a music major and had stated that he was an outsider in that realm. Feng Jun hesitated for a moment but eventually decided against making a fool of himself, Yeah, you go ahead, well just hang around nearby. But how could Yuan Huapeng just let him hang around? After watching the twodies leave, he pped Feng Jun on the shoulder, Lets go, find a ce for another drink since youre here, Li Ting wont ask too many questions about me. Upon hearing this, Feng Jun turned his head in surprise, No way, you have bronchitis too? In his opinion, Yuan Huapeng was the serious type with a good image, a middle-aged handsome man, while Li Ting was only slightly above average in looks and seemed toe from a somewhat influential family Shouldnt their lives involve giving each other some space? Yuan Huapeng justughed, Cant say its bronchitis, but there are just too many beautiful girls in the Imperial Capital, and plenty of them are calcting Not to brag, but I reckon I have a decent image, right? Feng Jun was amused by hisst remark, hed never expected the stiff Yuan Huapeng to show this side of himself. No longer pretending himself, Feng Jun joined in, Indeed not bad, you could father some illegitimate children and pass on those good genes. That wont do, Yuan Huapengughed and shook his head, Cant do such things in this country.
Feng Jun looked at him sidelong, surprised, From what youre saying, youve done it abroad? Yuan Huapeng didnt deny it, but replied indifferently, It was an ident. The woman pricked the condom with a needle and came to me with a growing belly The deal was either I divorce or she leaves the country. Feng Juns lips twitched, That really isthere are quite a few scheming ones. Ive been very restrained, Yuan Huapeng sighed helplessly, I thought she was ambitious, took precautions, but never expected Yeah, Feng Jun nodded in agreement, No one likes taking showers wearing a raincoat. Youre truly a man of feelings, Yuan Huapeng gave a thumbs up, smiling as he spoke. Such topics quickly bridged the gap between men, and forty minutester, both of them stopped at the entrance of a bar, deeply engrossed in the subject. Feng Jun surveyed the location of the bar and seriously doubted whether Zhengyangs entertainment bar had copied this setting. It was also arge courtyard with no nearby buildings, not even a convenience store in sight. Two underlings came over, eagerly opening the car door, one of them noticed Yuan Huapeng and greeted him respectfully, Brother Peng, long time no see. Yuan Huapeng nodded slightly and asked casually, Is Xiao Sai here? Brother Sai is here, the two underlings answered in unison, indicating that this Xiao Sai must be a regr here. Once inside the bar, Feng Jun found it strikingly simr to Zhengyangs entertainment bar.
The difference onlyy in the fact that the performance stage here wasntrge, the seating was split between an upper and a lower floor, and the dcor was rustic yet charming; light yet containing a touch of age and antiquity, even the seats were wicker chairs. But one thing was for certain, despite the decorations being understated, they were definitely expensive. The wicker chairs and sofas on both floors could seat around two hundred people, and there were several high stools lined up at the bar near the entranceFeng Jun couldnt be more familiar with this ambiance. There were already about forty or fifty patrons in the venue, all of decent quality, sitting quietly without any noise, on the performance stage a middle-aged man who somewhat resembled Huang Bo held a guitar, singing and ying The East, The East. The sound systems volume was just right, the man was sporting a ponytail and sang in anguid manner, failing to convey loneliness, confusion, and bewilderment, instead, it felt like he was narrating someone elses story with a tinge of despondency. The waiter led Yuan Huapeng and Feng Jun to the second floor and into a private booth. The people in the booth already stood up, one man and three women. The man, nearing thirty with an average height and build, greeted Yuan Huapeng respectfully, Hello, Brother Peng, and hello to you, sir. Yuan Huapeng frowned slightly and asked calmly, Wheres Xiao Sai? (Update to, summoning the guaranteed monthly pass.) Chapter 314: 314 Vanity Chapter 314: Chapter 314 Vanity The lights in the bar were on the brighter side, and the music wasnt loud, just a bit louder than the background tunes of a coffee shop. Rather than a bar, it felt more like a tea house, with a rare sense of tranquility and even a touch of spirituality. Because the lighting was bright, the man noticed Yuan Huapengs dissatisfaction and quickly replied in a low voice, Brother Sai went to the restroom, hell be back soon. Yuan Huapeng sized up the three girls, their figures and appearances were impable, dressed in fashion yet with their own taste, also wearing light makeup, they felt like the green college students from the school next door, not yet graduated. He nodded slightly, thinking to himself that Xiao Sai had chosen well this time, without those garishly obvious beauties picked up from dubious backgrounds. Yuan Huapeng didnt know what Feng Juns preferences were, but he knew that Feng Jun was wealthy and proud. If a young man possessed these two qualities, werent those garish beauties at his disposal to pick and choose from? After considering the atmosphere of the venue and Sister Hongs temperament, he vaguely guessedMaster Feng might belong to the type rumored to enjoy tempting the virtuous into vice. Thus, he was quite satisfied with Xiao Sais arrangements; the guy had put some thought into this. But the next moment, he looked at the girl in the white shirt with a puzzled nce, Hmm?
The other two girls were clearly over one meter seventy, one was nearly as tall as Feng Jun, but this girl in the white shirt was obviously not over one meter sixty-five, and might even just be one meter sixty. He nced at the shoes she was wearingno sky-high heels, but the heel was still over seven centimeters. The man knew what that look meant and quickly tried to make amends with a smile, Brother Peng This girl is Yuan Huapeng waved his hand, cutting the man off mid-sentence, and said casually, Let Xiao Sai tell me. He didnt makements like youre not worthy, but this casual dismissal all the more conveyed that deep-seated pride of his. Then he nced at Feng Jun and offered with a smile, Master, please have a seat What would you like to drink? Feng Jun had made up his mind to go with the flow, so he humbly took a seat beside Yuan Huapeng. The three girls sat down as well, but they didnt get too close to the two men, maintaining a distance of more than half a meter. When the waiter came over to ask for their drink orders, Feng Jun didnt wait for Yuan Huapeng to ask and expressed his preference directly, Ill have beer. Yuan Huapeng nced at him, nodded, and smiled, Then we will all have beer Ordering beer in such a setting might seem a bit lowbrow, but for those who really have confidence, who would care about others opinions? When the beer arrived, the two taller girls stood up to pour the drinks for everyone, disying courteous manners. The girl in the white shirt, however, sat on the wicker chair, distractedly scrolling on her mobile phone. As nuts and popcorn were served, a short-statured man walked over, lean and wiry, and sat down next to Yuan Huapeng, smiling as he greeted, Brother Peng, you took time off toe out today? Quit the small talk, Yuan Huapeng gave him a sidelong nce, Hows businesstely? This short man was Xiao Sai, who went to junior high with Yuan Huakun and now owned a modeling and advertising agency, handling various print media, exhibitions, and advertising services, and also provided extras for film and television. Yuan Huapeng had a rtively high opinion of him, Theres too much drama in the modeling circle, but Xiao Sais ce is one of the better onesmore disciplined with a good reputation in the circle. Thepetent rise and the incapable fall, and the path he takes is on the higher end. Disciplined? Feng Jun remained cautiously skeptical, as todays disy didnt seem to align with that. Yuan Huapeng was generous in giving face to Feng Jun, introducing him as a master Ive met, both wealthy and handsome, and also a martial artist, who has recentlye to the Imperial Capital, for me to entertain for a few days.
Those who heard him knew this man was the guest of honor for the day. Still, a formalpany was different after all. The three models were quite enthusiastic but restrained, not overly ingratiating, setting them apart from night club girls and more like friends just getting to know each other. And the models werent providing one-on-one service; anyone could join the conversation. In the course of conversation, Feng Juns upation came up. In fact, Xiao Sai was curiouswhat kind of young man would be considered wealthy and handsome by the famously discerning Yuan Huapeng?
Good looks were easy to judge, but how much wealth did one need to be considered wealthy? The three models perked up at the mention, and even the somewhat indifferent girl in white, Xiao Qian, leaned forward to hear Yuan Huapengs exnation. Yuan Huapeng wasnt one to gossip, merely saying lightly: Master Feng is in the jade business. In everyones mind, the jade business carried a certain prestige. The girls became more enthusiastic; one of the taller models even inquired, So they call you a master because you do jade carving? Feng Jun chuckled and shook his head, Carving mostly its artisans, and these days artisans dont make much money. He was thinking of someone who mooched off intangible cultural heritage subsidies when he casually made that remark. But upon hearing this, Xiao Qian actually huffed, Thats why nowadays, people who really earn their keep with their skills dont make much money, you make money when you control resources. Her words werent wrong. Feng Jun often said himself that being born with advantage was a skillful task. But in such a setting, in front of us financiers, are you sure its appropriate for you to speak like this? Yuan Huapeng also felt a bit ufortable listening to it. Should people with skills necessarily live well? There are too many clueless individuals out there. So, he nced at Brother Sai, sending a questioning look: Whats going on? Brother Sai could only smile wryly in his heart: Didnt you want someone pure? She may be a bit rash, but shes definitely clean. Not only was Xiao Qian clean, but she was also a bit offbeat. She even asked Feng Jun: Can your jade be sold online?
Feng Jun listened for a while before it dawned on him. It turned out Xiao Qians main gig was modeling for TaoTao Web. Her stature was not tall, just one meter sixty-two, which limited her opportunities, confining her to still modeling. And within still modeling, models for print media faced fiercepetition. Unwilling to pay certain prices, she had to settle for being an emerce model. Fortunately, her hand and leg shapes were quite nice, and with a standard figure, she managed to get quite a few jobs. Yuan Huapeng listened and was taken aback. He turned his head to Brother Sai and asked, Emerce modeling You take on these petty gigs too? Before Brother Sai had a chance to speak, Xiao Qian rolled her eyes discreetly What kind of way is that to talk? However, Brother Sai responded with a smile, saying that the future belonged to the inte, and although taking on jobs online might not pay much now, we need to establish our brand first, grab territory, its the Matthew effect, right? The winners take all Feng Jun rolled his eyes when he heard this. Imperial Capital truly lived up to its name, teeming with talents. It seemed that even a slightly more legitimate version of a schemer emphasized inte thinking in business. However, he still rified, Jade is a luxury good that requires price for value. You must inspect it onsite to determine its real price. The emerce tform isnt suitable for selling jade. Luxury goods can still sell, Xiao Qian replied, somewhat defiant, Actually, jade doesnt have a quantitative standard. Otherwise, it would be easy to sell online. Now, luxury cosmetic brands are also avable for purchase on the web. When Feng Jun heard this, he immediately understood that she was definitely a novice in the ways of the world. Many things are easier said than done, You havent graduated yet, have you? Xiao Qian has graduated, Brother Sai said with a smile. She graduated two years ago. Her main job is German trantion, and she models part-time. German trantion? Feng Jun nced at her skeptically, What does German trantion not pay well? The business isnt consistent, Xiao Qian answered indifferently, Trantion work is not easy nowadays. With a simple mobile phone, anyone can download a smart trantion app, and German tourists can travel all over China.
Then you should look for precise trantion work, Feng Jun suggested earnestly, Smart trantion is just spitballing words. You can trante papers, legal documents you could even trante novels on Qidian. Its tiring and doesnt pay much, Xiao Qian said naturally, and the work isnt regr. I cant outdo men in physicalbor either. Yuan Huapeng nced at her, a hint of disapproval flickering across his face, feeling in his heart that this girl was just unwilling to endure hardness. Xiao Qian felt his look and couldnt help but speak up in her defense, If I honestly worked as a trantor, Id never be able to afford a house in Imperial Capital in this lifetime, just like the song we were listening to earlier, Imperial Capital, Imperial Capital I dont want to end up having to leave. Watt? Feng Jun almost thought he had heard wrongdo you want to buy a house in Imperial Capital? Lady, I respect your spirit, but can we be a bit more down-to-earth when doing things? With the real estate prices in Imperial Capital, even someone with a nice view inside the Third Ring couldnt afford a house. She could be considered a standard winner in life in Zhengyangif we ignore her terrible marital situation, that is. They chatted merrily, and though they were trying to control their volume so as not to disturb others enjoying the music, it still created a bit of background noise, with people asionally ncing over at them. Then a woman ascended the stairs and approached, greeting them, Brother Sai you ran off over here, huh? The woman appeared to be in her mid-twenties, above average in looks, and was dressed very fashionably, braving the cold weather in just a short skirt. While greeting, she scanned the group. When her gaze swept over Feng Jun, she paused slightly, and then finally turned her attention to Yuan Huapeng. Sister Hui, a friends here, Brother Sai, a man in his forties, replied with a smile, still addressing her as sister. Hurry up, the woman said nonchntly, taking another nce at Feng Jun, Zhou Xiaotong is waiting for you to drink.
After speaking, she turned and sashayed down the stairs. Yuan Huapeng gave Brother Sai a look, frowning as he asked, Whos that? Brother Sai could only smile bitterly and answered in a low voice, Who she is doesnt matter, the important thing is theres someone from the Zhou family. Yuan Huapengs expression shifted ever so slightly, Zhou Xiaotong? Chapter 315: 315 Curiosity Chapter 315: Chapter 315 Curiosity Feng Jun didnt know who Zhou Xiaotong was, but one look at Yuan Huapengs face told him not to mess with her. Xiao Sai chuckled wryly and whispered, I dont know either. I wonder why she came here today; shes in the private room. So there were private rooms here,pletely separate from the main area. The music from outside couldnt be heard, and inside was a KTV. Xiao Sai said a few more things, apologized, and hurriedly got up to leave. Yuan Huapeng lifted his drink, took a sip of beer, and turned to nce at Feng Jun, How about we change locations and sing some songs? Feng Jun looked at him and chuckled, Whats the matter, ran into an old me? Or are you worried itll reach Li Tings ears? Shes just a kid, only twenty-five or twenty-six, Yuan Huapeng said leisurely, Indeed pretty, but perhaps not the type you like. Pretty? Feng Jun was startled, thenughed, Girls her age are probably most infatuated with the uncle type like you, right? Get lost, Im still young, Yuan Huapeng replied, amused yet annoyed. While they were speaking, a group of people, men and women, about a dozen or so, came down the stairs. Xiao Sai led the way, and behind him was a girl a little over 1.6 meters, encircled in the midst of everyone like the moon surrounded by stars.
A beauty, a true stunner, and with an overwhelming presence. Amongst the many handsome men and beautiful women, she wasnt the tallest even with seven or eight-centimeter high heels, still shorter than most of herpanions. The beauty had an excellent figure and stunning looks, a slightlyrge forehead, oddly without bangs, her hair pulled back into a bun, with a neck a bit longer too yet without a scarf or anything, making her neck appear even more slender. These ws, on anyone else, would be detractors, but on her, they endowed her with a noble and aloof aura. Without anyone saying anything, Feng Jun was sure, this woman was probably Zhou Xiaotong. In all fairness, with her appearance and presence, even famous beauties like Feng Jing or Sister Hong standing next to her would be overshadowed. The only one who couldpare to her was another uniquely beautiful woman, Zhang Caixin. The group stopped at the booth next to theirs and started to sit down. During this, Zhou Xiaotong nced around, gave a slight start, and looked at Yuan Huapeng, Brother Peng? Sister Xiaotong, Yuan Huapeng stood up with a smile and reached out his hand, Long time no see, youve grown even more beautiful. Zhou Xiaotong extended her hand, lightly touching his for a moment, with a tantly perfunctory attitude. Then she nced at Feng Jun and casually asked, Your friend? A rtive from my hometown, Yuan Huapeng answered smoothly, from a small ce, just showing him around. Hmm, Zhou Xiaotong nodded indifferently and sat down. The two groups ended up sitting next to each other, conversing among themselves, and below someone started singing Zebra. Earlier, the noise from Feng Juns table was almost disruptive, but Zhou Xiaotongs crowd didnt seem to care, starting with various foreign liquors and snacks being brought over, followed by noisy toasting and cheering. Xiao Qian, the somewhat na?ve girl, muttered softly, Do they think this is a private room? Yuan Huapeng gave her a nk look and whispered coldly, Say less. However, before the song Zebra could even finish, the noise from the next table grew louder, with pping and cheering as if in a performance bar. Many patrons started to look over, feeling that the group was spoiling the atmosphere, but they behaved as if they saw nothing. A womans voice with a pure Beijing ent called out, Waiter, bring two bottles of Corona. After one song ended, some of the audience began to leavewithout the right atmosphere, why stay?
But Zhou Xiaotong and her group seemed oblivious, their volume getting louder, and even as the next song, Blue Lotus, yed, it couldnt muffle their voices. Feng Jun leaned towards Yuan Huapengs ear, whispering, Is it okay for them to be so rowdy? No one can manage them, Yuan Huapeng replied helplessly, Dont you see even the boss isnt bothering? As long as Zhou Xiaotong is happy, thats all that matters. Now I understand why you wanted to leave, Feng Jun started to smile.
Yuan Huapeng, even when traveling to the lower administrative regions, carries considerable clout. And here he was, quietly wanting to enjoy a song and chat, yet beside him, such ruckus was happening, and he couldnt do anything about it. So, the only option was to leave out of sight. Yuan Huapeng nced at him, replying without amusement, You really have no idea. Alright, lets change ces, Feng Jun looked at the three models, Is there a fee involved? You dont have to worry about it, Yuan Huapeng waved off, Just wait for me in the car. Feng Jun stood up and walked out, but he had barely taken two steps when a woman from the neighboring table called out, Handsome, you didnte over for a drink after Sister Xiaotong greeted you, did you? A drink? Feng Jun paused, thenughed, Since youve all noticed my charm, I might as well have a drink then. Zhou Xiaotong sat at the center like a moon surrounded by stars, cold and proud. She nced at him, her chin tilted slightly upwards as she let out a single word, Sit. Feng Jun couldnt stand those with an overly high opinion of themselves. Seeing the woman who had been looking for Xiao Sai sitting next to Zhou Xiaotong, with an empty seat beside her, he walked over and sat down. The wicker chairs here were simr to sofas, with both single and extended versions. The woman, seeing him sit next to her, turned her head with a smile, If you want to toast Sister Xiaotong, youll have to get past me first. Feng Jun looked at her, thought for a moment, then picked up an empty wine ss from the table and grabbed a bottle of some unknown liquor, pouring two-thirds of it with a thunk, thunk, thunk. He raised the ss towards her with a smile, Down it? The woman didnt speak, merely lifting the wine ss in front of her. Her ss was filled less than a third, but that didnt prevent her from clinking her ss against Feng Juns, and then with a yful smile, she raised her left hand, gesturing with her eyes: please, after you.
Feng Jun took a taste, his brows involuntarily raising slightly, then he tilted his head back and gulped down more than half of the ss in one go. He put the ss down on the table and couldnt help but grimace: damn, this liquor has a really weird taste However, he believed that the liquor poured from the bottle should be alright right? A trace of surprise flitted across the womans eyes. Hesitating for a moment, she too raised her hand and downed the alcohol in her ss. Good job, someone pped and cheered, Sister Hui indeed has the guts of a man, lets give her a round of apuse The group was having so much fun they didnt care about the many other patrons around them. After the apuse, the woman looked at Feng Jun, nodding with a smile, Not bad want to go again? Feng Jun pondered for a moment. The liquor had a high alcohol content, forty degrees, and its taste was quite bizarre. Most people wouldnt be able to handle another ss so soon after the first. Just then, a man spoke up. He appeared to be about twenty-four or twenty-five, very handsome, with a good build and appearance, but regrettably hecked a bit of masculine energy, fitting the type known as pretty boy. He lifted the beer ss in front of him, his smile beaming, Bro, may I know how to address you? These days, when people in the capital called each other bro and sis, it was actually a term of respect, simr to the people of Yongyang. A woman in her sixties or seventies could still call a twenty-something-year-old youth big brother. Seeing envy in the pretty boys eyes, and noting his branded attire, Feng Jun guessed he must be some young master, so he responded with a slight smile, Youre holding a beer, right? Im not used to drinking cocktails, the young master put down his ss and picked up an entire bottle of beer, no longer asking for Feng Juns name, Bro, if I finish this bottle, would that be okay with you?
His bottle, in fact, contained only 330 milliliters, hardly more than a ssful. Feng Jun hesitated for a moment, and before he could speak, Zhou Xiaotong interjected, Lets have some food first, to line the stomach. At her words, the young master immediately put down the beer bottle, but at the same time, he gave Feng Jun a resentful nce. Had he been dragged into a love rivalry? Feng Jun looked at Zhou Xiaotong suspiciously. The beauty sat there with perfect poise, her gaze resting lightly on the stage, not looking at him. Seemingly sensing his gaze, Zhou Xiaotong turned her head slightly and nodded at him, then her attention returned to the singer on stage. Sister Hui, sitting between them, stood up with a smile and spoke up, Ill give up my seat, you two sit together and drink. Just at that moment, Yuan Huapeng approached, Master, arent you leaving? Should we wait for you in the car? Zhou Xiaotong looked at him skeptically, a slight frown crossing her beautiful brows, Brother Peng, isnt this your rtive? And whats this about a master? Hes from my hometown, Yuan Huapeng replied with a smile, a master of traditional Chinese medicine and feng shui very capable indeed. Oh? Is that so? Zhou Xiaotong was pleasantly surprised, I actually have some questions about feng shui to ask him Brother Peng, you go ahead. Yuan Huapeng gave Feng Jun a deep look and then left. Feng Jun clearly understood that look, so he poured himself another half-ss, raised it towards Zhou Xiaotong with a smile, Sister Xiaotong, I present this drink to you Brother Peng is leaving.
Zhou Xiaotong waved her hand dismissively, speaking nonchntly, Let him go. It works out for me as I have some feng shui issues to discuss, and we can find a quiet ce to talkter. Another man, a bit older, spoke up, Sister Xiaotong, who is that Brother Peng who dares to act so haughty towards you? The youngest son of Yuan Zihao, Zhou Xiaotong replied casually, her expression remaining cool, be polite when you see him. After a pause, she took another look at Feng Jun, This liquor is quite strong. Take it slowly, theres no rush. Feng Junughed it off as though it was nothing, This bit of alcohol is nothing. After honoring Sister Xiaotong, Ill be on my way too. Is that so? You handle your drink so well? Zhou Xiaotong still didnt look at him but the corner of her mouth curled with a subtle sneer, Then why dont you clear the way first? Wed all like to see your drinking prowess. Feng Juns face darkened. He truly didnt know what kind of feud existed between the Yuan family and the Zhou family that would cause this icy woman to needle him like this, Sister Xiaotong, Im not close to Yuan Huapeng. If you have any grievances, isnt it better to find him directly? (Updated to here, calling for the guaranteed monthly tickets for April.) Chapter 316: 316 Interesting Chapter 316: Chapter 316 Interesting Hearing Feng Juns words, Zhou Xiaotong first frowned, thenughed. Theugh of the noble and morous beauty was as dazzling as hundreds of flowers blooming at once, as if spring had arrived early. Unfortunately, her smilested only for a brief moment before it faded away, No worries, Im just a bit curious are there still martial arts experts nowadays? Feng Jun turned to Xiao Sai, with a dark expression, and said, Do you find it amusing to gossip behind peoples backs? Xiao Sai was sitting on the edge and, upon hearing this, he spread his hands helplessly and said, When Sister Xiaotong asks, I cant exactly lie to her, can I? Feng Jun could not fault that logic, so he turned to Zhou Xiaotong, There are still martial arts experts around, but its the same old saying, no matter how skilled in martial arts, one still fears a kitchen knife who can possibly stand up to bullets? Zhou Xiaotong nodded, clearly epting his exnation, but her words told a different story, I just want to see for myself the martial arts expert Brother Peng talks about just how good their kung fu is. Feng Jun had been puzzled as to why Zhou Xiaotongs attendants had suddenly encouraged him to offer a toast, and only now did he realize it was out of curiosity to see what kind of martial arts expert Yuan Huapeng would so enthusiastically entertain. My martial arts are nothing special, he said with a smile, As a kid, I loved rice cakes, always grabbed several at once, so my mom gave me a nickname Expert. And what about Master? the young dandy interjected at just the right moment, obvious dissatisfaction on his face, Could it be that as a child you frequently wet the bed, so you were also nicknamed Big Wet?
Feng Jun couldnt be bothered to look at him: Your type wouldntst three chapters in a web novel. He looked at Zhou Xiaotong, I really dont have much skill, Im just a bit stubborn. Yuan Huapeng made a misjudgment. Zhou Xiaotong didnt even give him a nce and spoke lightly, Keep making up stories what about geomancy and traditional Chinese medicine? Feng Juns eyes darted around before he countered with a question, What do you want with a martial arts expert? Dont tell me you have a campus beauty for a sister who needs a Campus Beautys Personal Bodyguard? At this attitude, the young dandy immediately objected, And who do you think you are? Did you answer Sister Xiaotongs question or not? Feng Jun ignored him and instead looked at Zhou Xiaotong with a hint of regret as he shook his head, Suchck of manners itsughable. Zhou Xiaotong gave the dandy a cold nce and quietly uttered just one word, Scram! Her presence was so intimidating that the dandy didnt dare to say another word. He lowered his head, stood up, and left. He didnt even dare to give Feng Jun another nce, let alone any warning looks. Zhou Xiaotong did not feel she was posturing, she turned to Feng Jun and spoke evenly, My peoplecked manners, I apologize for causing you embarrassment just how much can you drink? Feng Jun confidently replied, Pick out three of your best drinkers from your people I can take on all three with no problem. Thats your im, Zhou Xiaotong lifted her wine ss, which held a quarter of red wine, Lets clink sses and drink to your health! Feng Jun didnt reach for his ss, A meager amount and its just red wine Sister Tong, do you think this is appropriate? I cant handle much alcohol, Zhou Xiaotong replied frankly, If I see you drink three of my people under the table, Ill admit youre a martial arts expert and drink till were both drunk. Feng Jun, always forthright, raised his ss, Then lets clink sses to your health! After downing the ss, Zhou Xiaotong really did select three people, two women and one man, all acknowledged as immortals of the drinking world. Feng Jun was swift as well, clinking sses three times with each person, and in the blink of an eye, downed over three kilograms of alcohol. Then he looked at Zhou Xiaotong and said with a smile, Sister Tong, shall we have our turn now?
You drank too quickly, Zhou Xiaotong shook her head, Eat something and take a rest first. Im fine, Feng Jun shook his head with a bit of a slur in his speech. He had a good tolerance for alcohol naturally, and since advancing to the Innate level, unless he deliberately sought intoxication, a few stirs of his internal energy would expel any harmful substances from his body including alcohol. Lets take a break, Zhou Xiaotong spoke in a tone that brooked no argument, incredibly assertive, Theres no satisfaction in taking advantage of someone whos drunk.
Feng Jun didnt protest and leaned back in the wicker chair, closing his eyes to rest. To say he closed his eyes is not quite urate; they were slightly squinted, leaving just a tiny slit open. And through that slit, he saw Sister Hui approach with a cup and silently reced the one in front of him. This is no fun at all! Feng Jun thought to himself with an inward sneer. The truth was, his willingness to toast Zhou Xiaotong was purely out of curiosity, wanting to stir things up a bit before leaving. If the one causing trouble had been a man, he probably would have left straight away, but well, she was a beauty, and not just any beauty, but a noble and morous one after all, he was still a young man. But Yuan Huapengs ambiguous behavior had made him cautious, especially that look Yuan gave while leaving. And when he saw them switching cups, he felt disinterested: it wascking in style. He closed his eyes to rest for about ten minutes, then opened them, sat up straight, took out a cigarette to light, and stood up. Sister Hui spoke up, Martial expert having a drink, where are you going? I need to use the restroom, Feng Jun nced at her, plus what I drank earlier, thats about four or five liters time to release some water. As he left with a cigarette in his mouth, Sister Hui slightly tilted her chin, signaled with her eyes, and two men followed him out. About ten minutes passed, and Zhou Xiaotongs eyebrows furrowed slightly, Why hasnt hee back?
Sister Hui stood up, Ill go hurry him along. Before long, she hurried back with the two men, Sister Xiaotong hes gone! Hmm? Zhou Xiaotongs brows knitted tighter, her beautiful face turning frosty, What happened? It turned out that the two men had followed the expert all the way to the restroom. Firstly, it was awkward to follow too closely, and secondly, they felt that since he was moving freely with a cigarette in his mouth, he was unlikely to fall down in the restroom. So they decided to wait outside, as there was no back door to the restroom. The two waited for quite a while, even finishing a cigarette, without seeing anyoneing out. Just as they were perplexed, Sister Hui arrived. Upon hearing that Sister Xiaotong was enraged, the three of them went into the restroom only to discover the expert was not there The restroom had an exhaust fan, but obviously, it was not possible for someone to escape through it. The more Zhou Xiaotong heard, the colder her face became, until she finally asked, Are you certain he didnte out? Were sure, one of the younger men replied very confidently, There were only a few people going in and out, and even if we couldnt recognize faces, we would recognize the clothes, right? Zhou Xiaotong touched her chin, her eyes shimmered, and she murmured softly, Interesting Feng Jun also found it very interesting. After entering the restroom, he locked himself in a stall, switched to the mobile phone dimension, and instantly changed his clothes, even his shoes. Then, employing the Thousand Faces Technique, he transformed himself into a square-faced middle-aged man, switched back to reality, and strolled out nonchntly.
From entering the restroom to leaving, he hadnt even taken ten seconds. When he stepped out, he ran smack into the two men who had been following him. He had a vivid impression of the two, especially one with whom he had shed sses three timeshow could he forget? Sure enough, they were up to no good! Feng Jun sneered inwardly, walked out of the bar, and quickly left the courtyard. Just as he left the courtyard, a taxi with an Avable light passed by. He hailed the taxi and got in, To Zhenxing Road. In fact, he just gave a random destination before picking up his mobile phone to make a call, Lao Yuan, where have you guys gone to? Yuan Huapeng hadnt strayed far; his car was parked not far from the entrance of thepound, and besides him and the driver, it also carried the three models. After the call, the two men quickly rendezvoused. Yuan Huapeng picked him up before inquiring, How did youe out? Upon hearing this, Feng Jun became even more curious, Just walked out shouldnt I have? Its not about should or shouldnt, Yuan Huapeng shook his head, Zhou Xiaotong isnt someone easy to deal with you can ask the threedies in the back. The three models in the back remained silent, and Xiao Qian finally spoke, Were not quite sure. Yuan Huapeng had already discussed certain affairs of men and women with Feng Jun prior to arriving, so he didnt shy away from speaking, She really likes to keep toy boys. Toy boys? Feng Juns brows furrowed, then he realized and couldnt help but spit out two words with a mix of amusement and disbelief, Decadent? That such an elegantly beautifuldy could be such a person?
Her private life is not just decadent, Yuan Huapeng shook his head, his expression also weird, Wouldnt have guessed, right? She looks the perfectdy but her tastes are also very high, for her to take a fancy to you means you have exceptional qualities, Master. Feng Jun shook his head with a wry smile, content with theplement, especially since it came from another man. Yet, thinking about a beauty like her being so frivolous, he felt a mix of regret and revulsion, Do I need her approval to know if Im outstanding or not? But Master, you really are outstanding, one of the models said, Not only handsome but also very manly If only you had a bit less money, that would really be perfect. What kind of logic was that? Feng Jun rolled his eyes helplessly, but since the three women were sitting in thest row of the minivan, they couldnt see his expression, Is this the truth or just rumors? Why would I lie to you? Yuan Huapeng wasnt annoyed, as its difficult for anyone meeting Zhou Xiaotong for the first time to ept such a fact, Shes tamed many a promising young man with her charms. Isnt that just collecting stamps? Feng Jun frowned, then shook his head, No, toy boys thats training. Just then, Xiao Qian spoke up again, That is true, Brother Sai brought a male model from thepany today. Feng Juns mouth twitched, Really theres no shortage of wonders in this world. Dont her family members care? Chapter 317: 317: Anticipated Chapter 317: Chapter 317: Anticipated Facing Feng Juns question, Yuan Huapeng replied with indifference, Shes not a part of the system and isnt interested in making money either. You could say shes quite honest; its just a small hobby that doesnt affect the family who would bother about it? Feng Jun was rendered speechless. Why do I feel like the word honest is about to bepletely corrupted? Whose child is she? This time, it was Yuan Huapengs turn to fall silent. Heh, Xiao Qian sneered coldly, with indescribable disdain in herughter, So it goes, the Prefectural Official can set fires, but themoners cant even lightmps She wouldnt be suffering from some kind of hormonal imbnce, would she? Of course, such a situation was possible; she knew someone like that. I dont know, Yuan Huapeng answered casually, I didnt see anything in her childhood, but I feel the possibility of a psychological issue is greater. Anyway, I keep my distance. Feng Jun startedughing, Elder Yuan, youre so much older than her, and youre also second-generation. What could she possibly do to you? Do to me? Yuan Huapeng gave a bitter smile and then shook his head, I dont want to know the answer to that at all; that person is said to be a pervert. Feng Jun couldnt help but shiver, What a perverse taste Isnt that a bit too disgusting? Yuan Huapeng smiled dismissively, expressing with indifference, There are plenty of people with heavy tastes. Youll know in time. With the vastness of the Imperial Capital, theres nothing too strange.
Feng Jun smiled, I really am from a small ce; I cant ept this big city style at all. Lets drop it, Yuan Huapeng shook his head, Lets find another ce to sing for a while. Following that, they arrived at a KTV, a very private one. They had just sat down when someone from the lobby came in to toast Yuan Huapeng, showing exceptional politeness. Obviously, the Yuan Family could exert some influence in this ce. Having just put down their sses, and before the first song was chosen, a models mobile phone rangit was Xiao Sai calling. Xiao Sai asked where she was and who she was with. This model was quite bold, saying straight away that she was on her boyfriends car. Boss, if youve got nothing for me, lets chat another time? Only then did Feng Jun realize that the three of them hade out as part of a job obligation, with an appearance fee of one thousand. As soon as they arrived, they got paid; the boss didnt inquire about other matters. The three of them rarely took on such jobs. Xiao Sai stressed repeatedly, saying it was Minister Yuans son, my ssmates brother. Meeting two such important figures is beneficial for you, which is why they agreed toe. Since they were all from the samepany and knew each other, the three looked at the others and, seeing they were simr in temperament, let their guard downpletely. It was also because they had their bosss endorsement that they dared to get into Yuan Huapengs car; otherwise, they would never so easily get into someone elses car. After changing ces to sing, it was their time. They could y or leave whenever they wanted, but todays events were a bit interesting. The two clients had good manners and looks, so they rxed a bit. At this time, they could ignore calls from their boss. Since the three girls were open, everyone had a rather good time. One of the older girls even started flirting with Yuan Huapeng. But that was normal. Elder Yuan was in his prime, tall and dignified, and as a second-generation figure from the capital, he was indeed quite charming. The other two were sticking to Feng Jun, which was even more normal. He was nearly led away as a pet dog, and he was wless in all aspects. The five of them yed until twelve oclock before leaving the KTV. The model, who thought Feng Jun was loaded, even suggested they all go forte-night food. Yuan Huapeng was somewhat tempted, as Li Ting usually kept a tight rein on him, but Feng Jun really wasnt used to these semi-professional yers. Although he knew these three were rtively decent, the encounter with Zhou Xiaotong today made him somewhat listless. Moreover, there was a delightful view in the hotel; was he so desperate?
And so, they all went their separate ways. Feng Jun was thinking about finding an opportunity the next day to spend some time alone with the delightful scenery. However, to his regret, the next day was Saturday and Xu Tiejun called first thing in the morning, saying, If you find the driver inconvenient, I can take over. After they had breakfast and left the hotel, not only Xu Tiejun hade, but also his second sister and Xu Ruofang. The threedies suggested shoppinga rare opportunity since it was Saturday. Xu Tiejun and Feng Jun exchanged looks, finding the othersplexion pale, they decided to split up and have fun separately.
This time, the delightful scenery didnt refuse to part. The day passed quickly, and that evening the Xu and Yuan Families hosted Feng Jun and hispanion once more. The next day, Feng Jun went to see Elder Yuan again and found his condition had improved somewhat fromst time. At the very least, he was clean and had even washed his hair, and many of the tubes and wires were gone. But his eyes still couldnt open, and turning over in bed was very difficult; he needed assistance. Hearing that Master Feng hade, Elder Yuan greeted enthusiastically from his bed, The master has arrived, I truly cant thank you enough You pulled this old man back from the arms of the King of Hell. The once minister now addressing a young man as master showed the depth of his gratitude. Attention to this treatment was not solely from the Yuan Family. Elder Ye had brought two old experts with him, who had rushed over specifically to observe, standing silently in the corner and watching. Hearing Yuan Zihao addressing him in such a manner, Elder Ye couldnt help but smile bitterly to himself: If you could see how young this person really is, Id like to see if you could still call him Master. However, he could only smile bitterly. The prestigious third-grade hospital, with expert consultations, couldntpare to a young man. What else was there to say? You are too kind, Elder Yuan, Feng Jun spoke indifferently, Its just a trivial matter. It might be a trivial matter for you, but for me, it couldnt be more significant, Elder Yuan actually showed a sense of humor, Im really fed up with living a life worse than death After this treatment, will I be able to open my eyes? That depends on the situation, Feng Jun replied indifferently, not saying much. Come, let me take your pulse.
He stepped forward to take the pulse, his brows furrowing ever so slightly, then shaking his head. The old mans spirit was not as good as expected, and the vital energy within his body was still in a state of exhaustion. Seeing him shake his head, the Yuan Family and the three old experts felt a slight sink in their hearts: What did this mean? The Yuan Family exchanged nces, not daring to voice their questionsif the Master didnt speak, then they wouldnt ask. Seeing noment from Elder Ye and the other experts, they could only suppress their curiosity. The events of the day before had caused quite a bit of grumbling among the Yuan Family, and it had taken Elder Yuans intervention to calm his children down. Feng Jun naturally wouldnt exin to them either. He took out half a Foundation Establishment Pill and instructed with amand, Open your mouth. Elder Yuan opened his mouth, not forgetting to ask, This medicine doesnt hurt, does it? Its not particrly painful, but you might feel a bit of swelling inside your body, especially in your head, Feng Jun replied casually, not forgetting to advise, Youd better keep your mouth closed for a better effect of the medicine. His tone was somewhat indifferent, and he didnt exin why keeping the mouth closed would result in a better effect, but no one present minded. If they had chosen the Master, they had to listen to himafter all, isnt that the attitude doctors have in hospitals? Half a Foundation Establishment Pill was arger dose than thest time, and after Feng Jun administered the medicine, he was fully attentive, on guard for any idents. However, no bleeding urred this time; Elder Yuans breathing became rapid, then soon returned to calm. A regr person taking the Foundation Establishment Pill usually wouldnt have any side effects, but Elder Yuan had too many blocked meridians. The powerful vital energy, while nourishing the body, would cleanse the meridians, so a bit of bitter pain was normal.
After about ten minutes, Feng Jun fed a quarter of a Body Tempering Pill to Elder Yuan. Elder Yuan experienced the agony of life being worse than death once more, but fortunately, he could feel that it wasnt as painful as thest time. Half an hourter, as the pain gradually subsided and his body seemed a bit lighter, Elder Yuan took a deep breath, stretched out his body, and groaned, Ah, this medicine really is potent. Then, his eyelids twitched twice, but he still couldnt open them. When Feng Jun released his hand from taking the pulse and straightened up, he confidently announced, This afternoon, you should be able to open your eyes. That wasnt something he deduced using people nearby, but a genuine calction. The power of the Foundation Establishment Pill hadnt been fully emitted yet; it would only reach its peak in the afternoon. Of course, this was merely a calction. Elder Ye stepped forward, silently performing various checks on Elder Yuan. On hearing this, Elder Yuan couldnt suppress his joy, Really? Thats wonderful, can I get up then? Getting up thats only a possibility, Feng Jun dared not guarantee that, Your inability to get up doesnt rte to your waist or lower limbs, the main issue is with your head. Elder Yuan yawnednguidly, feeling exhausted and rather sleepy. After all, he was of advanced age and couldnt withstand such strain, and the Foundation Establishment Pill wasnt omnipotent, When will I be able to walk on my own? That will depend on the treatment, Feng Jun couldnt give a definitive answer, Individual differences do exist, but Elder Yuan, your issue still lies in the head.
Hmm, then Ill trouble you, Master. Im off to rest; I need to sleep a while, Elder Yuan muttered groggily, his voice growing fainter, Hua Kun and Hua Peng, make sure to take good care of the Master for me. Next time, I hope the Master will still be present His words made Elder Yes face burn with embarrassmenthe was almost asleep, and yet you still remembered what happenedst time? How much must you resent us? Feng Jun nodded to the Yuan siblings, Take care of the patient, well call it a day. Seeing him about to leave just like that, Elder Ye couldnt hold back any longer, hurriedly reaching out with a cough, Young friend, may I ask about the principle behind this Body Tempering Pill what exactly is it? (Update to here, calling for the guaranteed monthly tickets.) Chapter 318: 318: Evening Snow Threatens Chapter 318: Chapter 318: Evening Snow Threatens ` Facing Elder Yes question, Feng Jun didnt answer but just silently nced at Yuan Huapeng: Are you going to handle this? This time, Yuan Huapeng insisted that the hospital must not take any further action. He walked over with a dark face and said, Elder Ye, you have worked hard in treating the old master, and my sister and I have seen and are always grateful for it, but if you keep going like this we will be put in a difficult position. Elder Ye turned his head to look at Elder Yuan and noticed that his breathing had be light and even; he was clearly asleep. He could only turn back to speak in a low voice, Young friend, could you give me some remnants of Foundation Establishment Pills and Body Tempering Pills? Feng Jun looked at him and coldly spat out two words, Why should I? After that, he swayed slightly, bypassed the other party, and left without looking back. Elder Ye gave a bitter smile and shrugged at Yuan Huapeng, There Hey, why are you leaving? Before his words ended, Yuan Huapeng had already disappeared at the door, followed by his second sister. Elder Ye had no choice but to look at the elder sister and sighed helplessly, I just want to study it a bit, to understand the mechanism. I dont mind paying Traditional Chinese medicine is not that easy to decipher.
The elder sister shook her head slowly, Im really sorry, Elder Ye. Theres no need to talk about paying Do you know what price our Yuan family has paid to get him to take action? Price? Elder Ye was shocked. You mean, its not just about money? Hehe, the elder sisterughed helplessly and then pointed outside, That masters wealth is far more than thebined assets of everyone in the Yuan family. Do you think hed care for that bit of money? In fact, the cash in Feng Juns hands was not necessarily astonishing. He was just a billionaire, but she had to emphasize the integrity of the Yuan family. Elder Ye pondered for a moment before asking again, Then what price did you pay? His voice trembled a bit, his eyes filled with an intense longing. The elder sister contemted before replying seriously, I cannot disclose the price, but but its enough to start a small-scale war. Watt? Elder Ye frowned upon hearing this, feeling a bit annoyed. If you dont want to tell, just leave it, why boast unnecessarily? Your small Yuan family, just at the ministerial level, dares to im they can start a war? Do you think this is the age of warlordism? Seeing his reaction, the elder sister became even more resolved: Fine, I wont tell you anymore from now on. That afternoon when Elder Yuan woke up again, he was surprised to find that he could open his eyes! The discovery made him ecstatic. Many things are only truly treasured when one has lost them. For example light! Then he was delighted to find that his arms could bear some strength and prop up the upper half of his body. Elder Yuan, who could not stay idle, immediately decided: Push me out, I want to walk around in the courtyard. In the dead of winter, this was not a good idea, but fortunately, the elder sister had enough reasons to persuade this old child it was snowing outside. The snowkes had just started falling, the ground was still dry, and at Elder Yuans repeated insistence, he was wrapped up like a dumpling and pushed onto the balcony. The snowkes fell softly and sparsely, but they were significant enough, with the smallest being the size of soybeans, deserving the name snowkes. At this moment, the wind was extremely gentle, the snowkes swirling and swaying lightly in the air, like a group of tiny elves dancing.
Elder Yuan sat and watched for a while, then sighed lightly, I finally see the snow of this year. The elder sister smiled, There will be snow next year and the year after. When youre better, you can even make snowballs and snowmen. Thats hard to say, Elder Yuan answered casually and then fell into contemtion. After a while, he spoke up again, That Master Feng Is he really using all that explosive for sting mountains?
Im not sure, the elder sister replied casually. Last time, Hua Peng helped him get a hundred tons in Myanmar without entry records, but there were quite a few deaths on the Myanmar side. Hmm, Yuan Zihao hummed softly, then fell into silence before speaking again, Myanmars terrain isplicated, it would be easier to check over the sea Tell him that the quantity is toorge, it cant be brought back into the country. The elder sister knew it wasnt about denying entry, but the Yuan family wanted to distance themselves, so she answered briskly, Understood. After a while, Elder Yuan spoke up once more, Why doesnt he stay at the hotel arranged by our family? The elder sister hesitated before replying, That person is quite lustful, he might find it inconvenient? Young people should not be so gloomy; even Buddha would forgive a young mans lust, Elder Yuan said dismissively. Since he has concerns, why dont you let Hua Kun and Hua Peng arrange a few for him? ` Dad, are you really talking to your daughter like this? The eldest sister was a bit helpless, but what could she say? She knew that their father had been shaken by this illness and had be less careful with his words. Fortunately, it was her two younger brothers who were tasked with the search, not her. She nodded slightly, Understood The snow brought some joy to Feng Jing but also some worries. She and Feng Jun were ying on a mountain to the west, Thetest forecast says theres going to be nationwide snowfall in three days. I wonder if we can make it to the East Three Provinces If we can, the snow views there must be fantastic. Feng Jun absentmindedly replied, This dy has been so long, I doubt Ill be able to make time to go to the Northeast. Mou Miao had already sent news that the prototype of the Boiler Camel Motorcycle was created the day before yesterday, and the revised version could be released tomorrow. In another couple of days, the finished product would be avable, and the improved model was close topletion.
Xu Leigang also sent a message saying he was diligently cultivating the third diagram, but Wang Haifeng seemed to have already started working on the fifth diagram. Besides all this, Feng Jun still remembered that he wanted to acquire Immortal Cultivation Techniques before the New Year to take back home for his parents. Hearing this, Feng Jing turned her head to look at him, then smiled slightly, Then Ill have to go alone. I dont want to go back to Zhengyang before the New Year, as you know. Feng Jun sighed inwardly, knowing he couldnt change her mind, so he turned to look at Yuan Huapeng, Can you arrange for two people to follow her? No problem, Yuan Huapeng answered crisply, I have some connections in the East Three Provinces, and Ill definitely take good care of her. As the snowkes grewrger, the group descended the mountain, knowing that if they didnt leave now, they wouldnt be able to at all. Entering the urban area, the snowfall had intensified. Seeing this, they lost interest in wandering around and headed straight back to the hotel. Behind the hotel was anotherrge courtyard, simr ones seemed particrly numerous in the capital. The courtyard had a small garden with pavilions, towers, artificial mountains, and even some fitness equipment. Yuan Huapeng took them there, sitting in a pavilion by the artificial mountains to enjoy the snow, while his driver, Xiao Wang, lit a small liquefied gas stove to boil water for tea. As the snow continued to fall heavily, Feng Jun suddenly felt inspired, Green ant new wine, red y small stove. Eveninges with snowkes falling, can one enjoy a cup or not? If we could have a barbecue here, enjoying the snow while eating would be perfect. Whats so difficult about that? Yuan Huapeng promptly offered, If you really want it, Ill get it done for you. Feng Jun didnt say anything, but Feng Jing spoke up, I thought outdoor barbecuing isnt allowed in the capital, right? Yuan Huapeng expressed his nonchnce, Whats the issue? Were not doing business; its just a barbecue for fun.
After speaking, he called over his driver to negotiate with the hotel. The driver made arrangements for quite some time, and by the time he returned, it was nearly six oclock. As the hotel didnt have the necessary equipment, he had to borrow a set and went to the supermarket to buy various ingredients and seasonings. But Xiao Wang was thorough. He had even found a chef at a high price toe and help at thest minute. When they started setting up the barbecue grill, the eldest sister arrived, apanied by her assistant, You really know how to pick a spot. But Im curious, why barbecue and not hotpot? Hotpot is warmer. Yuan Huapeng didnt exin but just teased her, Youve had too much barbecue abroad. Its not easy now to have a barbecue in the capital. Pretentious, the eldest sisterughed, teasing him in return, You try living in that lonely ce of mine and see? Youd be repressed. In all honesty, having a barbecue outdoors in the middle of winter wasnt veryfortable. Now, with feathers of snow falling, there wasnt much wind, and it didnt feel too cold, but grilled skewers got cold in the chilly air within minutes, and couldnt be enjoyed leisurely. The key point was that open fires were not allowed here. Feng Jun felt a tinge of regret, If we were in the suburbs, it would be great to have a bonfire for the barbecue. Just a private residence would do, Yuan Huapeng said offhandedly, If youre interested, I can make arrangements for you tomorrow. They ate the barbecue for an hour, and by seven oclock, Feng Jing expressed feeling a bit unwell and wanted to go back and rest. Feng Jun thought she might have caught a chill from the wind, but the eldest sister knew the real reason and offered to take Xiao Mei back. After thedies left, Yuan Huapeng became even more spirited and invited his driver to sit down and have a drink with him, Its been a long time since Ive indulged in such refined elegance; Xiao Wang, you too should take this opportunity to be cultured.
After the driver sat down and toasted Feng Jun three times, he began to eat and drink, and after a while, he couldnt help asking, Master, Im really curious, how did you make it out yesterday? I heard that the other party isnt easy to talk to. Feng Jun grinned at the question, Haha, others discuss heroes of the world over green plum wine, but we talk about worldly gossip over green ant wine. To be honest, I really didnt expect why she woulde to me at first He recounted the events of the previous day, of course, glossing over the critical parts, merely saying that he had slipped away while they were not paying attention, under the pretext of going to the restroom. To be fair, Zhou Xiaotong is quite meticulous, and I cant really muster much animosity towards her for the way she handles things. Yuan Huapeng, who was admiring the snow, turned to look at him and was about to say something when he uttered, Eh? Then, a cold snort followed, Peng brother, what were you about to say? Xiaotong, here, is all ears. Chapter 319: 319: Can Drink a Cup of Nothing Chapter 319: Chapter 319: Can Drink a Cup of Nothing Behind the avenue trees not far away, four people walked over, and the leader was none other than Zhou Xiaotong. She was wrapped in a light gray fur cloak, with a matching brimless hat on her head, and her ck leather boots squeaked against the white snow. Her temperament and appearance were originally of a cold and noble type, and now, as she walked on the snow, she seemed to float ethereally, like an Immortal. Following her, a woman and two men, were also handsome and attractive. All three were taller than her, but they could not steal even a bit of the limelight from her. Yuan Huapeng saw this and his brows furrowed slightly, speaking dissatisfiedly, Xiaotong, youre pushing it. This is a private gathering, what do you mean by barging in like this? Is that so? In the blink of an eye, Zhou Xiaotong had ascended the steps and entered the pavilion on the rockery, looking coldly at Yuan Huapeng, I remember this ce is a public space. Brother Peng, are you suggesting that youve bought this ce? Youre making it sound so unpleasant, said Yuan Huapeng, his face darkening, Since you call me Brother, shouldnt you know that theres a thing called firste, first served? Zhou Xiaotong responded coldly, Yes, I call you Brother, yet you speak ill of me behind my back arent you ashamed? Yuan Huapeng choked on her words, then reluctantly spoke, I didnt say anything about you, did I?
He was truly a bit relieved that he had noticed her half a second earlier, otherwise he would have been deeply embarrassed. Who doesnt talk about others behind their backs? But being caught red-handed, he would no longer be able to hold his head high in the future. However, Zhou Xiaotong didnt bother to entangle with him but turned her head to look at Feng Jun, Youre not bad, quite meticulous in your actions. That was exactly what Feng Jun had said about her just before. Feng Jun smiledzily, I cantpare to you guys. Drifting in the Martial World with no solid backing, I can only afford to be meticulous, thats all I have left. Zhou Xiaotong nced at the skewers, wine sses, and tea on the table, then looked around, nodding slightly, A discerning eye indeed. Its an excellent ce to enjoy the snow, tranquil amidst the bustle but the view isnt wide enough. Yuan Huapeng didnt respond, but Feng Jun disagreed, The rooftop offers a wide view. A small ce like this is decent enough for those of us who are short-sighted. Zhou Xiaotong sighed softly, speaking ethereally, What a pity high ces are so cold. Feng Jun lit a cigarette, taking a deep drag, That doesnt matter. You dont have to eat barbecue, just have hot pot. Zhou Xiaotong gave him a strange look, Are you sure? Im sure, Feng Jun nodded leisurely, Just remember to add plenty of chili. Heh, Zhou Xiaotongughed coldly, I dont like heights. Actually, being short-sighted is pretty good. Oh, Feng Jun hummed nomittally, taking a drag of his cigarette before snuffing it out, and took a swig of beer. I like to drink warmed yellow wine in winter, Zhou Xiaotong took a seat, Could you add another pair of chopsticks? Youve already seated yourself, Feng Jun nced at her with a smirk, Help yourself, all the cups here are clean. Zhou Xiaotong looked at him, her face expressionless, Indeed youve discovered it, you can hold your liquor. My tolerance isnt good, Feng Jun downed another big gulp of beer, its just that your people are too weak. Seeing that she actually sat down, Yuan Huapengs inner heir finally lost it, Xiao Wang, go get some yellow wine. No need, I have some in my car, Zhou Xiaotong waved her hand dismissively and spoke indifferently, Bring the car over.
Two men stood and left, and soon a twelve-seater van pulled up, stopping on the open ground. The van was well equipped, with yellow wine as well as an assortment of nuts and prepared foods. Seeing she came prepared for a long haul, Yuan Huapeng felt a tingling in his scalp, How did you find this ce, were you tracking me? Zhou Xiaotong nced at him, Youre overthinking it, Brother Peng. Youre not my type, he is.
Whats the need for this? Yuan Huapeng still didnt want to fall out with her, Do you like him so much you need to drug him? Whether I drugged you, ask him, Zhou Xiaotong tilted her chin slightly towards Feng Jun, Would he care? Of course, I care; even if the one drugging is a beauty, Feng Jun replied nonchntly, Luckily, this is the capital city, youre fortunate. I think you would be ttered, Zhou Xiaotong answered casually, Not just anyone is worthy of being drugged by me this proves youre exceptional. What I called beauty refers only to gender, Feng Jun never spoiled others vices. He looked her up and down disdainfully and said, Under a hundred pounds, either t-chested or short Do you weigh over a hundred? You! Zhou Xiaotong red, eyes wide. At one meter sixty-one, she weighed just ny-two pounds, and though her front was reasonably endowed, her height truly was a disadvantage. But the next moment, she started tough, Im rather curious, how did you escape yesterday? Feng Jun replied without lifting his head, Your people are blind, thats all. Im growing more interested in you, Zhou Xiaotong gave him a slight smile. Against the backdrop of the snow, that smile appeared as if cast by a banished fairy, If I cant conquer you, my life wont beplete. I can understand how youre feeling, Feng Jun lit another cigarette, speaking casually, but your life is already socking, it could never be perfect anyway, so why be so insistent? Zhou Xiaotong was truly angry this time, she pped the table, Feng Jun, youre being too much!
At this critical moment, Yuan Huapeng spoke up, Xiaotong, if you want to drink, just drink nicely. Yesterday you drugged him, and today youre still after him Ive never seen anyone bully others like this. Do you think your Peng bro is a vegetarian? He didnt really want to provoke this girl, but if pushed too far, provoked he would be, as for the consequences hed deal with themter. Of course, if it could be avoided, it was still best not to provoke her. Zhou Xiaotong nced at him, You think you have the guts? Just try and touch me. Tch, Yuan Huapeng snorted disdainfully and lifted the beer bottle to his mouth, As long as you dont touch him you can say Im a coward. Zhou Xiaotong fell silent, she wasnt afraid of Yuan Huapeng, but pushing too far would mean facing immediate losses. She had only two men with her, while the other side had four. Even disregarding the chef, Master Feng considered himself a Martial World expert, so he couldnt be too bad, could he? After a moment of silence, she smiled coquettishly again, Peng bro, Master Feng is the one who cured the Old Master, right? She wasnt really there to find Feng Jun sincerely. Yesterday she was teased, but where cant you find handsome guys? Even if its a handsome guy skilled in Martial Arts, its all the same. She was visiting a patient at a top-tier hospital. Old Master Yuan had been in aa for more than two months and had gone through an emergency rescue, yet miraculously woke up. It was quite a big deal in the hospital, and the doctors and nurses must have been feeling some awe: A case modern medicine couldnt handle was cured by a wandering doctor? How unlucky, this just happened to be overheard by Zhou Xiaotong.
For a moment, she was a bit confused: Yuan Zihao had be a vegetable earlier? If she hadnt run into Yuan Huapeng and Feng Jun yesterday, she would have had no interest in this newsafter all, it had little to do with her, and the Yuan Familys stove had already gone cold. But with yesterdays grudge, of course she had to inquire about the details. The hospital was actually trying to suppress this news, firstly because it was a bit embarrassing, and secondly, they didnt want others following suit. If patients started seeking random doctors for treatment, what would that lead to? There would be no order without rules. And who would be responsible if something went wrong with those wandering doctors? Did the hospitals reputation not matter? But who was Zhou Xiaotong? Having a clue, she naturally followed the vine and found the melon. Through various means of intimidation and temptation, she finally got hold of all the details. Only then did Zhou Xiaotong realize that the master who had cured Yuan Zihao was actually the same guy who had yed a trick on her. Traditional Chinese Medicine? Feng Shui Master? Martial World expert? Her interest was piqued immediately. So, where was the master? Zhou Xiaotong decided to inquire. Since the Yuan Family hadnt tried to conceal it, it was rtively easy for her to find the hotelthe ce was not far from the hospital. Upon arrival at the hotel, since the driver had gone to borrow the cooking equipment earlier, she learned that the master was in the garden barbecuing.
Zhou Xiaotong had effectively chased them down. Because it took some time to gather information, when she finally found them, it was already close to eight oclock. Yuan Huapeng was very surprised, how could Zhou Xiaotong have known that Master Feng helped cure his fatherthey didnt have that kind of connection, did they? Ideally, discovering such a powerful master should have brought honor to the Yuan Family, but unfortunately, Feng Jun had requested confidentiality right at the start of the treatment. Yuan Huapeng didnt like Zhou Xiaotong anyway, so he didnt indulge her conversation, instead, he raised his drink and clinked bottles with Feng Jun, Cheers! Before long, the yellow wine was also ready. Zhou Xiaotong quietly picked up a cup and clinked it with Feng Jun, Cheers! Feng Jun drank heartily, but Zhou Xiaotong was much more reserved, drinking only half of her half-cup of yellow wine. Feng Jun didnt mind how much she drank. As he sipped his drink, he took out his mobile phone and started taking pictures of the snowy scene. Yuan Huapeng clinked sses with him again and, seeing him photographing the snow, suddenly remembered something, Whats your Weibo ount? Cant you be less of ayman? Feng Jun nced at him helplessly, Just search for the nickname Luo Hua Shijie18, with the 18 being Arabic numerals. Oh, Yuan Huapeng nodded, I have a friend in media, Ill ask them to share your Weibo. You should follow first! Zhou Xiaotong couldnt hold back any longer. She rolled her eyes at him and then smiled at Feng Jun with a nod, Luo Hua Shijie meets Jun? Hmm this ID is quite low-key flirtatious. Feng Jun looked at her and saidzily, Its just for my own amusement, not breaking anyws. Zhou Xiaotong ignored him, gestured to her own followers with a nod, and grabbed a skewer of freshly grilled silkworm pupae, eating with big bites. Her three followers, one in the car and the other two, a man and a woman, beside her, didnt eat or drink, just sitting there obediently. The female follower took out a mobile phone and after a few taps, she extended it towards Zhou Xiaotong, Theres just one video. (Update to this point, calling for monthly votes.) Chapter 320: 320 A Shocking Remark Chapter 320: Chapter 320 A Shocking Remark Zhou Xiaotong finished watching the video on her attendants mobile phone and nodded slightly, This crow is not bad, indeed worthy of being Master Fengs bird. Feng Jun, as if he heard nothing, lifted his ss to clink with Yuan Huapengs, but was toozy to even utter Cheers. Yuan Huapeng chugged two mouthfuls of beer, picked up his phone to make a call, Erping? Get Monkey to pick a few female Performers; tell them to pay attention to the Weibo ount Luo Hua Season18 and share it Mmhmm, thats right, the bigger the celebrity, the better What, who is he? Hes my boss! Yuan Huapeng put down his phone, lit up a cigarette, and then shed a teeth-baring smile at Feng Jun, First follow and share; dont talk about mixing in with the big Vs. Master, take a look at who shared it, and Ill help you make arrangements if youre interested in any. Such propositions of pimping should not be said in front of others, but since the old man had made his stance clear, what was there to fear? However, Zhou Xiaotong disapproved, she scoffed coldly, Big V, lets not even discuss verification yet a Big V with thirty-one followers? She didnt know that more than half of these thirty-one followers had only added him recentlybecause of that video. Yuan Huapeng nced at her and kept silent, but his eyes conveyed a deep disdain. As long as you have money, being a Big V is a trivial matter. As for not having content How big of an issue is that? Get a team to do it.
Big Vs might not necessarily have money, but money can certainly make you a Big V. Another round of silence ensued. Some quietly smoked, while others silently drank, creating a highly eerie atmosphere. With a ding, Yuan Huapengs phone rang again, he picked it up and looked, Oh no, Master, the troops stationed in the Northeast have received orders, there might be a snow disaster, and they need to prepare thoroughly still going? Feng Jun sighed, This I cant decide. Going to the Northeast at this time? Zhou Xiaotong raised her brows curiously, looking at Feng Jun, Is someone forcing you? Feng Jun nced at her, shook his head, and crisply spat out two words, No one! Zhou Xiaotong continued to leisurely eat skewers, drink alcohol, and sip tea. After a while, Feng Jun picked up his phone to check why his Weibo followers had surged by more than half in just a few days. After opening Weibo, he was stunned, Eh, I have over a hundred more followers? He scrolled through and discovered that a female Performer named Guo Bingying had followed him and shared his post. She had over two million followers and should be considered a minor celebrity. However, herment when sharing was somewhat speechless, Such an adorable birdy Hearing him say this, Zhou Xiaotongs attendant quickly refreshed Weibo and passed the phone back. Zhou Xiaotong held her teacup, took a sip, and nced sideways at the screen, Over two hundred followers now huh, Guo Bingying is that famous? In her impression, Guo Bingying was nothing but a third-rate minor celebrity, who started her career around the age of twenty and was now almost thirty, with quite a number of films but never a big break. The female attendant whispered, Thats the flower sunbathing fanatic, with thousands of potted nts at home, and she also keeps fish. Oh, that one, Zhou Xiaotong nodded, realizing, and a hint of ill-intent appeared on her face, The one who went to Sichuan-Tibet? Her words were metaphorical, hinting at certain matters. Although she seemed unconcerned about the entertainment industry, she knew more than the average person. The flower sunbathing fanatic who had gone to Sichuan-Tibet, in her view, was an event representative of Guo Bingyings character, but there was no external rumor about it.
Seeing her attendant nod, Zhou Xiaotong snorted coldly, Proud to be followed by her? It only makes me sick. Heh, Yuan Huapeng chuckled softly, reaching for the wine bottle without saying much more. Feng Jun took a couple of drags from his cigarette, crushed the butt out, and casually yed with his phone, Among those who follow me there are plenty who are disgusting. You! Zhou Xiaotong was infuriated again; this was a jab, wasnt it?
She snorted coldly, Thats a promiscuous and rotten woman, arent you afraid of catching a disease? Feng Jun leisurely swiped on his phone, Huh? She doesnt look too bad, and her figure is fine too Lao Yuan, is there a bad word on this woman? I dont know, havent heard anything bad about her, Yuan Huapeng shook his head, Ive been out of the Actors game for many years. Id give ny-nine points for that act, Feng Jun thought to himself,mendable, truly the second generation rooted in the imperial city with smooth handling of various nuances. He nodded and put down his phone, Then bother you to inquire for me, how much for a date? The question was somewhat contentious, but not entirely so; it had been a long time since he remembered the taste of flesh. Professionals he had no interest in; those part-timers might be even worse, but at least she could be considered a star, right? Whether deliberate or not, Yuan Huapeng gave him a look and chuckled shaking his head, Ah, your weakness for women Zhou Xiaotongs mouth twitched, she gulped down her drink, mmed the cup down on the coaster with a thud, stood up, and left. Seeing this guy actually leave, Yuan Huapeng was truly ted; it was rare to see her take a hit. He chuckled lightly, Master, just wait a moment, Ill call and inquire for you. He hadnt said anything up until then, but as soon as he did, Zhou Xiaotong, who had just descended the steps, stopped in her tracks. She turned her head, a slight smile on her face, Peng bro, its getting cold with this snow. Im thinking of heading to the south for a while.
Oh? Yuan Huapeng nced at her, nodded slightly, then waved dismissively: So go ahead, why tell me? Zhou Xiaotong smiled again, her smile radiant. Though it was already past eight in the evening, her charming smile was exceptionally clear against the backdrop of the pure white snow, I dont know where to go What do you think about Sydney? Yuan Huapeng, who was merrily swiping on his mobile phone, paused mid-air at her words, Sydney? Zhou Xiaotong stood amid the falling snowkes, her smile blooming like a flower, Yes, Sydney. Yuan Huapeng fell silent. It took him quite a while before he sighed softly, Xiaotong, Master Feng is treating my old man, as you know I know, Zhou Xiaotong nodded with a smile, I just asked you that, but you didnt answer me, Peng bro. Yuan Huapeng took out a cigarette, lit it, and took several deep drags before he asked seriously, What do you want to do? Zhou Xiaotong turned around and walked back up through the snow. She approached Yuan Huapeng, looking down at him after a while, then smiled faintly, Peng bro, I want to have a chat with the handsome Master Feng alone for a bit. Yuan Huapeng looked at Feng Jun, then back at her, his face full of hesitation and conflict. Alright, Lao Yuan, Feng Jun said, barely able to bear it, why dont you take a break? Im not afraid of her Think about yesterday. Yuan Huapeng immediately stood up, looked coldly at Zhou Xiaotong, and said, Master Feng is critical to my old mans safetydont provoke me. His words might seem opportunistic, but in reality, they gave him control of the high ground.
Zhou Xiaotongs face darkened, Youre joking, Peng bro. Master Feng is a martial arts expert. What could I do to him? Her smile had been radiant a moment before, but now it was as cold as frost. As her expression changed, so did her aura, like she was apletely different person. Feng Jun was taken aback by her quick change of face There really are so many talents in the capital. Yuan Huapeng pondered for a moment, looked at Feng Jun, and saw a confident smile from the master. He stood up and left silently, only saying four words, The chef stays. Seeing this, the driver Xiao Wang hurriedly stood up and followed Yuan Huapeng out. A trace of a smile appeared on Zhou Xiaotongs face, having taken control of the situation. How could she not be pleased? She sat down nonchntly, gestured to the two henchmen, You two sit down too and eat something. The two sat down at her bidding and instructed the chef, Make it fresh, no need to reheat the cold ones. I want the cold ones, heat them up, Feng Jun saidzily, I like rebaked food. Its more chewy. The male henchman nced at him, then at Zhou Xiaotong, sending a questioning look: Are we about to have a confrontation? His height and weight were nearly identical to Feng Juns, and he had also learned Taekwondo. He was not intimidated by this so-called martial arts expert. Zhou Xiaotong shook her head ever so slightly: A skilled fighter who Yuan Huapeng respects isnt someone you can provoke with your half-baked skills.
Feng Jun noticed their exchange of nces, but he really didnt care. I gave you face yesterday; if you dont know whats good for you, then dont me me for not being polite. He swiped his mobile phone, looking up nearby cameras. Fortunately, the nearest camera was eighty meters away, plus its night vision, so it definitely wont be very clear. Zhou Xiaotong kept silent, and the group quietly drank and ate skewers. Feng Jun greatly enjoyed watching the snow; he enjoyed even more those night conversations around the stove in the snow. He would even relish drinking alone here. But having three inexplicable guys around him made him a bit ufortable, especially since everyone was silent. The atmosphere was really oppressive, like the overcast skies. After finishing his beer, he reached for his purse intending to pay and leave. Just then, Zhou Xiaotong suddenly spoke up, Im sorry about yesterday. Theres nothing to be sorry about, Feng Jun said as he opened his purse, utterly rxed, Since I entered a strangers booth, I should be aware of the risks. If I got taken advantage of, thats on me Isnt there a TV show called Dont Talk to Strangers?'' Fine, Master Feng, Zhou Xiaotong stretched out her hand and held down his, Didnt you want us to see how much you can drink? Are you leaving already? Then you could have spoken up, Feng Jun replied indifferently, I have nothing else to do, just felt bored. Zhou Xiaotong withdrew her hand, somewhat annoyed, and finally broke the silence herself, What did Yuan Huapeng tell you about me? Feng Jun paused before asking gravely, Hormonal imbnce, or perhaps vegetative nervous system disorder? The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone! Chapter 321: 321 Where are the footprints? Chapter 321: Chapter 321 Where are the footprints? Hehe, Zhou Xiaotong silently smiled. Didnt Yuan Huapeng tell you, I like danmei? This fucking taste! Feng Jun opened another bottle of beer, blew into it twice, and then let out a long, resounding belch. Look at me, drinking beer in the snow in the dead of winter, isnt that kind of stupid? A bit, Zhou Xiaotong nodded, but if you like it, thats what matters. Yeah, Feng Jun nodded and sighed lightly, if I like it, thats what matters I didnt force you to drink. Likewise, Im not interested in prying into your sexual orientation, whether youre a fujoshi or a bisexual plug, just dont bother me with it, although I also think your tastes are a bit heavy. Zhou Xiaotong was silent for a while before finally speaking, But, you fit the image of the male lead I have in mind perfectly. Feng Jun took a sip of beer and spoke leisurely, So, you should feel lucky that this is the capital city. Zhou Xiaotongs eyes spun around, and, with hands propping her chin, she stared at him with great interest, Or else what? Feng Jun lifted his hand and grabbed Zhou Xiaotongs cup; with a slight application of force, the ceramic cup instantly split into seven or eight pieces.
He picked up a small shard, pinched it between his thumb and index finger, and the shard immediately turned into white powder, rustling as it fell onto the table mat. He raised his eyelids, looking at her expressionlessly, What did you just ask me? Zhou Xiaotong stared at the small pile of powder, and after a pause, smiled sweetly, Indeed, a martial artist from the Martial World. Feng Jun nced at her disdainfully and continued drinking from his bottle. Zhou Xiaotong was still marvelling, I never expected things from the legends to be true, but why havent I seen it before? Feng Jun looked at her out of the corner of his eye, intuitively feeling that this weirdo wasnt saying anything good. Zhou Xiaotong ignored him and mused aloud, Let me think You treated Yuan Zihao very discreetly, proving you dont want others to know. Does that mean you have a secret? Feng Juns face darkened: Are you seriously tired of living? With a p, Zhou Xiaotong put her hands together, her face brightening with a gleeful smile, This secret could be beneficial to the country, hmm, I could report it, and they might detain you for examinationwrong one, at least force out your secret. Hehe, Feng Jun chuckled, Do you think this is a novel? Do you like to visit Qidian Chinese in your spare time? Its not a novel, its the truth, Zhou Xiaotong lifted her head, looking at him with a beaming smile, You certainly wouldnt refuse to serve your country, right? She was, of course, being sarcastic, as anyone with a decent IQ could deduce that Master Feng preferred to keep a low profile. Feng Jun paid her no mind and instead turned to address his female assistant softly, If you dare touch your mobile phone again I guarantee youll regret it. The female assistants hand, reaching for her mobile phone, instinctively withdrew, then she nced at Zhou Xiaotong. Feng Jun also looked at Zhou Xiaotong, speakingzily, Im serving the country by working honestly. As for the other things you mentioned youre overthinking it. With another p, Zhou Xiaotong continued with a smile, Right, youre also a rich man. Have you evaded taxes or not? Where did your first bucket of golde from, and do you have any original sin capital-wise These are things that can be checked. Hehe, Feng Junughed angrily, Have you considered what kind of price you might pay for infuriating me? It doesnt matter, Zhou Xiaotong watched him happily, the angrier he got, the happier she became, You said it yourself, this is the capital city right? Feng Jun tilted his head back and downed a bottle of beer in one go, thumped it down on the table mat, belched a series of burps, and then spoke lightly, I hope you never leave the capital city in the future.
He was about to stand up and leave when Zhou Xiaotongughed, Hehe, Master Feng, it was just a joke, why so serious? Feng Jun gave her a sidelong nce, Since you know Im a master, you still dare to joke Who gave you the courage? Zhou Xiaotong coughed awkwardly, I know I was wrong. I wont resist whatever punishment you decide, Master Feng. When a beautiful woman tells you that you can punish her however you wish, what does that mean?
Feng Juns heart rate couldnt help but quicken, even though he knew this beautys private life was a mess, but the fact remained, she was indeed beautiful, and furthermore she was a highly privileged member of the elite. Her top-tier looks and status easily provoked a desire to conquer, a pursuit of the thrill of trampling over the elite. Nevertheless, in the end, he controlled his primal impulses and spokenguidly, Look how vain you are, wanting me to punish you? Alright, you can go now, just dont show up in front of me anymore. Zhou Xiaotong looked ready to explode again, Do you find me dirty? Can I be dirtier than Guo Bingying? I have no interest in discussing this with you, Feng Jun waved his hand impatiently, Leave before I lose my temper. I have a condition, Zhou Xiaotong stared straight at him, if you promise me, I wont cause you any trouble. Feng Jun pondered for a moment, Say it, but if its about being the male lead or something better shut up. I want your pills, Zhou Xiaotongs tone was very firm, Ten Body Tempering Pills, ten Foundation Establishment Pills. Feng Jun waved his hand dismissively, You can go and report this, find someone to slice me up. Why? Zhou Xiaotongs eyes widened, If Yuan Zihao can get two Foundation Establishment Pills and one Body Tempering Pill, why cant I ask for some? I can give you money. The corner of Feng Juns mouth twitched. He finally understood why she dared to make such an outrageous demand. Just because Yuan Zihao had them, you think you can have them too? He really didnt feel like exining in detail, Its not a matter of money, what he gave me, you cant. Zhou Xiaotong persisted, What did he give you? If the Yuan Family can afford it, so can I.
Feng Jun opened another bottle of beer, Money cant buy everything Who I choose to sell to is my business. He didnt want to talk about the medicine and such. How could he casually discuss this kind of transaction? Besides, the Yuan Family could muster the necessary resources because they were all siblings of a certain age, with their own territory and connections, wielding corresponding influence. Although Zhou Xiaotong mighte from a better family and could throw her weight around in the capital, her age was an issue. Its not that Feng Jun underestimated her, but there were certain things that were too taboo, and without direct rtions, they really werent easy to get a hold of. Zhou Xiaotong became angry again, her voice icy, So youre not going to give me face? Give me one reason why I must give you face! Zhou Xiaotong was also puzzled, I apologized for the wrongdoing yesterday, didnt I? And you didnt suffer any real loss. She snorted coldly, Ive already lowered my stance quite a lot. If you think Im asking for too much, you could have bargained. Feng Jun found it both infuriating and amusing. So you know youre asking for too much? And youre waiting for me to haggle? He felt that Zhou Xiaotongs biggest problem might be ack of intelligence, I never intended to give them to you, so does quantity matter? Zhou Xiaotongs face fell again, Maybe youre not afraid of being reported, but once an investigation begins, the state machinery could get involved, and your bird might end up getting sliced. Pfft, Feng Jun sprayed out a mouthful of beer, Its a crow, wild not my bird, you moron? Frustration shed across Zhou Xiaotongs face, Im being serious here, are you sure you want to stoop to my level?
The night deepened, the temperature dropped, and her breath turned into a faint mist. Not interested in stooping to your level. Your taste is so crude, youre like a train conductor Dirty, dirty, dirty. Feng Jun! Zhou Xiaotong spoke sternly, Think carefully. If I really report this, not just you, but your family and friends might be affected. Dont you care, dont they?N?v(el)B\\jnn Feng Jun turned his head, a fierce light shing in his eyes, Is this a threat? It seems I have to change my mind Youre forcing me. As the fierce light shed, an overwhelming aura burst from within him, but just as quickly as it arose, it disappeared, and without close observation, it would be taken for a momentary illusion. However, Zhou Xiaotong had been closely watching him. She was set to provoke him further, but for some unknown reason, her body uncontrobly shivered. Yet, being ustomed to getting her way, she lifted her chin defiantly, her slender neck appearing even longer, Thinking of killing? Come on then, take your shot. Feng Jun gazed at her nkly for a moment, then burst outughing, Ive only heard of, Come on, lets enjoy ourselves. Enjoy ourselves? Zhou Xiaotong regarded him disdainfully, With your taste in picking Guo Bingying? As she spoke, she stood up, If you change your mind, remember to let me know. Take it easy, Feng Jun pressed down on the table, leaping up in a sh, his silhouette whirling down the steps and then striding away. Among the dancing snowkes, his voice carried back to her, Remember to pay the bill. Damn, Zhou Xiaotong stood there stunned, the swear word slipping out, This guy he could go on topete in the Olympic long jump, right? From the mouth of the cold and noble beauty emerged the coarse words of themon folk, which was quite a different vor.
The chef took the two thousand yuan and scurried away, having heard too many things he shouldnt have, fearful of not getting away fast enough. The female assistant paused, ncing at the cooking utensils, Hey, you left your cooking gear. Thats not mine, the chef scrambled away, disappearing into the distance. Just then, the male assistant hurried down the steps, crouching to inspect the ground, then gesturing with a low, panicked call, Sister Tong you shoulde and look. Seeing this, Zhou Xiaotong quickly walked down, bending over to take a closer look, then she spoke bewilderedly, Look at what, theres nothing here Whats got you so agitated? The absence of anything is exactly whats terrifying, the male assistant said with a downcast face, I was a bit puzzled at first, how he didnt get hurt or slip when he jumped down, so I wanted to check if it was muddy. But now, the problem is the footprints Where are his footprints? (Updated, calling for monthly tickets.) Chapter 322: 322: Fuss Chapter 322: Chapter 322: Fuss Zhou Xiaotong was instantly befuddled when she heard this: What? He jumped from that height into the snow, and there are no footprints? She had already confirmed that there was nothing on the ground, yet she couldnt help but squat down again to take a closer look. After looking for a while, she stood up, looked left and right, and asked, Did hend in this spot? The female assistant had alsoe down by now, hesitated for a moment, then spoke softly, I saw himnd in this area, and Sister Tong, look there are only the cooks footprints nearby, and he has to walk away, right? The eerie scene in front of her was simply too strange; by the end of her words, even her voice trembled slightly. Zhou Xiaotong stood there silently for a long time, her eyes squinted, obviously deep in thought. After at least five minutes, with snowkes settled on her shoulders forming a thinyer, she finally spoke again, Then what about the footprints we made when we came here? The male assistant replied with a mixture ofughter and helplessness, Sister Tong, it must have been covered by the heavy snow. Oh, covered, Zhou Xiaotong nodded slightly, repeating softly, and then suddenly raised her voice, Covered, then isnt that the end of it? Master Fengs footprints must have been covered by the heavy snow too What are you all thinking? The male and female assistants exchanged nces: My God, can it even be exined like that?
How long have they been here? How long had Feng Jun been gone? Even if the snow was heavy, it couldnt possibly cover everything in the blink of an eye, could it? The female assistant hesitated a moment, then nodded slightly, The snow today is indeed quite heavy; once it covers something, its not easy to find. Ah, Zhou Xiaotong sighed inwardly, yes, the snow is too heavy; if the snow were to stop now, she might have considered inviting a few professionals to check it out and see if they could find anything unusual. But now, the snow still fell thickly, and by the time she could bring experts here, this ce would be smooth again. Since that approach was not feasible, all she could do was express coldly, So this is normal, nothing strange, and theres no need to discuss it with others, understood? Understood, both assistants answered in unison, with the male assistant even adding, My lips are sealed. Zhou Xiaotongs expression darkened as she gave him a cold nce, If nothing happened, what lips are there to seal? I misspoke, the male assistant raised his hand and harshly pped his own mouth, then forced a dryugh, You know, Sister Tong, Ive never been good with idioms. Zhou Xiaotongs expression softened slightly, If youre dumb, you need to read more, watch more, talk less! Sister Tongs lesson is right, the male assistant replied with a smile, When I get back today, Ill download a reading app. Mhm, Zhou Xiaotong nodded slightly, paused for a moment, then spoke again, Make sure its the official version, dont skimp on the money, pirated versions have too many typos its not conducive to your improvement. How could I? the male assistant answered smilingly, Definitely the official version, its just the cost of a pack of cigarettes, who cares about that little money? But I still have to thank Sister Tong for your guidance. Zhou Xiaotong looked down at the snowy ground, speaking casually, Alright, pack up, were leaving. The three of them hadnt brought much with them: just two bottles of yellow wine, a set of cups, and two handbags.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om As for the cooking equipment and dining ware in the pavilion, as well as the unfinished barbecue ingredients, those were arranged by the Yuan Family and required no concern from them. The two assistants packed up in the blink of an eye, then walked down the steps. Seeing Zhou Xiaotong still standing there, the male assistant was about to call out to her. But the female assistant, quick to act, pulled on him, and when he looked her way, she shook her head slightly and gestured towards the minibus not far away. After they had left, Zhou Xiaotong finally lifted her head to nce at the hotel in the distance. The hotel was less than four hundred meters away in a straight line, but the heavy snow made it appear somewhat hazy, with only the dim light of night visible through the snow.
Zhou Xiaotong squinted her eyes, the corners of her mouth slightly curling up as she muttered softly, To walk on snow without a trace like floating on water? Hes just the perfect male protagonist, isnt he? At that moment inside the hotel, a pair of eyes was coldly watching this ce. Yuan Huapeng sat in the second-floor hall, and only when he saw the minibus drive away, did he give an order, Xiao Wang, go clean up. As he spoke, he picked up his mobile phone and sent a voice message, Master, theyre gone Guo Bingying didnt talk about money, just said the snow was too heavy for her toe out today, what do you think?
Oh, then forget it, no need to contact her, Feng Jun replied, then tossed his mobile phone onto the coffee table, muttering under his breath, Dammit, what a mood-killer. He had originally been somewhat interested in Guo Bingying; after all, he had met celebrities before, but had never dated one. But Zhou Xiaotong, with her double-ended plug, hadpletely ruined that interest, infuriating him excessively. The snow stopped in thetter half of the night; however, the snow, more than half a foot thick, couldnt possibly melt in the short term. Feng Jun and Feng Jing couldnt wander around freely and could only roam nearby. A day passed quickly, and the next day arrivedit was time to treat Elder Yuan again. The treatment still took ce in the morning, and the Yuan Family had made a request to the hospital: during the treatment, they did not want any outsiders presentincluding the hospitals medical staff. This request nearly sent the hospital authorities over the edge: Yuan Zihao was resuscitated by us, he had stayed in the ICU for a long time, and we had taken great care of him, now they actually dont want us to be present? If it were any other patient daring to fuss like this, let alone someone else, it would be Yuan Zihao himself, theatose Yuan Zihao from six days ago, had he dared to make such a request, the hospital would have politely suggested: if the family insists on this then please transfer to another hospital. But now, Yuan Zihaos condition had greatly improved, and it seemed very possible it would get even better. If they requested a transfer now, people might just agree to it on the spot. However, this did not align with the hospitals interests. First of all, the hospitals medical revenue would decrease. The expenses of one Yuan Zihao could cover at least three patients of the same type. Secondly, the hospital doing this could likely anger Elder Yuan, who had now regained consciousness. Last, regardless of how Yuan Zihao was cured, at least his recovery took ce here, and that was a testament to the hospitals reputation.
What? Someone says Elder Yuan was cured by some backwoods Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor? The hospital can also im it has good feng shuiafter all, its all metaphysics, whos afraid of whom? Therefore, the hospital dared not suggest a transfer, they could only plead earnestly, stating that Elder Ye had invited quite a few people and borrowed a lot of equipment, aiming to use scientific methods to observe and monitor the treatment process of the Body Tempering Pill. It wasnt easy, considering how much effort they put in and how many favors they had to call in. The hospital wasnt just exerting pressure itself, it also asked others to intercede, and the Yuan siblings could barely stand against it. However, luckily, Yuan Zihao had already regained consciousness, and if he himself opposed the presence of outsiders, no amount of pressure would work. Pushed to the brink, he would straightforwardly ask: do you really have to see my humiliating and disappointing condition, what exactly are your intentions? The hospital couldnt apply pressure anymore. If pushed too hard, Elder Yuan would very likely propose a transfer himself. So when Feng Jun arrived at the ward, he saw dozens of people outside the door, including hospital medical staff, a few white-haired elderly experts, and more than ten old and new friends who hade to visit Elder Yuan. In the crowd, Feng Jun even spotted Zhou Xiaotongshe was whispering something to a handsome young man. When Zhou Xiaotong saw himing, she smiled and greeted him, Master, can Ie in and observe? Had it been based on their interaction the night before, Feng Jun wouldnt even be interested in replying. But with so many people around, Feng Jun didnt want to be seen as inconsiderate, so he just smiled at her and shook his head, Sorry. The young man talking to Zhou Xiaotong wasnt satisfied and started shouting, Bro, hold on, why apologize? Give me a reason. If you do, I wont hold it against you.
As soon as the words were out, two young men came over and lifted him up. The man became anxious immediately, Brothers, whats the meaning of this? Can we have a nice talk, do you know who I am? One of the young men grinned at him, revealing shiny white teeth, Didnt you want an exnation? Lets find a quiet ce, my brother and I will give you one Dont, dont, his face went pale as he spoke in a low voice, Brothers, I was just asking, cant I even have a slip of the tongue? Beauty, please put in a good word for me Zhou Xiaotong didnt pay him any attention; she just stared nkly at the door of the ward, not saying a word. After waiting for three to five minutes, a woman with a pretty face hurried over and whispered, Sister Tong, the surveince room cant see inside the ward Useless! Zhou Xiaotong hissed under her breath and then conveyed through gritted teeth, I dont care how you do it, but you must get a view If it cant be done, take control of the people in the surveince room! But the woman hesitated for a moment, gathering courage to speak, it was the Yuan Family they covered the cameras in the ward. Zhou Xiaotong clenched her teeth, Bastards! A bunch of bastards! However, no matter how much sheined, the Yuan family was determined this time to safeguard the elderly patriarchs treatment, with all four siblings present, and even the second sisters husband had specifically rushed over. Because the Divine Doctor had said, this treatment was crucial, they would use another half of a Foundation Establishment Pill. As for the fourth treatment, it would be purely the Body Tempering Pill, simply to make the patriarch healthier. Since she couldnt squeeze in, Zhou Xiaotong had no choice but to wait outside; because she had to wait for over half an hour, she even went up to the hospital rooftop to breathe some fresh air The air in the corridor was too foul. However, to her surprise, Master Fengs treatment took far longer than half an hour.
She had stayed on the rooftop for over half an hour and after returning, waited another half an hour. Unable to tolerate the polluted air, she went back to the rooftop. This time, she waited for another hour before she received a message from her attendant, The doors open. Master Feng ising out. Bastard, is this deliberately keeping me hanging? Chapter 323: 323: To Leave After Accomplishing the Task Chapter 323: Chapter 323: To Leave After Aplishing the Task Feng Juns third treatment of Elder Yuan was actually quite smooth. The power of the half Foundation Establishment Pill had not been fully digested, so he began by giving a massage, spreading all the medicines power throughout. Then, he fed the patient a Body Tempering Pill, watching Elder Yuan grimace for half an hour. This time, ayer of filth emerged from Elder Yuans bodyit was only after the third Body Tempering Pill that some dirt appeared, showing how tenaciously it had umted over the years. Apart from being tenacious, it was also foul-smelling, particrly fishy, turning the whole ward into something akin to a salted fish shop. But since Elder Yuan could not be exposed to the wind, everyone had to put up with it, and the second sister-inws husband of high status even had the heart to joke, Its a bit stinkier than a mandarin fish, but it doesntpare to Wang Zhihe. Aside from being tenacious and stinky, the filth was especially sticky Forget it, the details are a bit disgusting, lets skip over that. Yuan Huakun, Yuan Huapeng, and the second sister-inws husband, the three of them wiped down the old master several times with hot towels, then threw the towels straight into the trash can. After being refined by the Body Tempering Pill, the power of the half Foundation Establishment Pill had beenpletely absorbed, and Elder Yuans vitality even startedgging behind again, prompting Feng Jun to feed him the other half of the Pill once more. This half Foundation Establishment Pill would be enough to sustain him through the next Body Tempering treatment, with some to spare.
To better absorb the Foundation Establishment Pill, Feng Jun got to work again, activated his internal breath, and continued to strike the patients major acupoints. After a rest, he gave a full-body massage once more. After the massage, the old master sat up right there on the spot! At this moment, he was incredibly excited, Holy moly, I feel like I could walk on the ground right now,e help me get up and take a walk. That wont do, Dad, the eldest daughter cried out, firmly stopping him. It just snowed outside, its cold! Yuan Huakun firmly backed the eldest daughters opinion, Dad, take a rest for half a day, talk about it after a rest. The second sister also chimed in, Not to mention anything else, Dad, youve got to shower first, this smell on you Being the youngest son, Yuan Huapeng was the most strategic and knew best how to cheer up the old master, Master Feng, can my dad walk? After some thought, Feng Jun ultimately shook his head, My suggestion is to first take a hot bath make sure to eat something beforehand, then you can walk around indoors in moderation. If you feel the air is not good enough, just filter it, and you can go outside after five days. His suggestion was based on the practice used for new mothers in confinement, to minimize exposure to the wind. However, air that is too polluted could also hinder recovery, so he offered a flexible alternative. Five days? the eldest daughter couldnt help but speak out, Does that mean he can only go out after thest medication? Thats right, Feng Jun nced at her and spoke indifferently, The patient was exposed to the wind the day before yesterday, right? Its good that I was there, otherwise there would have been some trouble. The eldest daughter stopped talking immediately, ncing resentfully at the old master: Its all because of you, making me push you out to see the snow! The Old Master gave her a toothy smile, seeming somewhat pleased to let her take the me, truly living up to being an old child. Just then, Xu Ruofang spoke up, Master, can we take the old master home now? He cant bathe here. The stench on the old master was really too much, and it was unbearable for everyone without a bath. Feng Jun nodded, Its fine now. Just cover the body with a nket and carry him back The fourth Body Tempering Pill is for consolidating his strength; theres no need to continue staying in the hospital. In any case, although the treatment went very smoothly, it still took quite a long time. Seeing Feng Jun exit the ward, Zhou Xiaotong wanted to approach him to inquire about the treatment situation. Unfortunately, she didnt get the chance as three or four elder experts swarmed around him at once.
Having finally cornered this young man, everyone naturally wanted to discuss the treatment n. At this moment, the second sister-inws husband also came out, speaking loudly, Xiao Gao, arrange it, the old master will be discharged. The majority of people around were visitorsing to see the old master. While some might not havee during Elder Yuansa, now that he was awake and continuing to improve, it would be foolish not to visit. Moreover, many people knew the Yuan Familys second son-inw, who could be considered the foremost person among the younger generation in the political scene.
Lots of people rushed up, moring to get the news. Upon hearing this, Elder Ye was also taken aback, what? Discharged? Amidst the jostling crowd, Zhou Xiaotong suddenly realized: Master Feng had disappeared! Feng Jun couldnt discuss with those elder experts since he wasnt from a medical background, and his treatments for Elder Yuan relied entirely on pills from another realm, so upon seeing the chaos, he slipped away like a fish, eluding the encirclement. Zhou Xiaotong looked around but couldnt find Master Feng. As haughty as she was, she dared not create a scene there, so she could only order a search to be carried out diligently.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om Feng Jun was also afraid of the old experts entanglements, so he quickly slipped into the restroom. When he came out the next moment, he had already changed his appearance and clothes. After leaving the hospital building, he sent a message to Feng Jing, Im nning to leave. Are you still going to the East Three Provinces? Feng Jing: Although its very likely I cant make it, I really dont want to go back to Zhengyang. Ill stay in the capital for another couple of days and try my luck. Actually, Feng Jun could stay for another two days and watch Elder Yuan take thest dose of the Body Tempering Pill, then apany him back to Zhengyang. However, he really didnt want to stay any longer. Feng Jing was very attractive to him, but in the capital, their rtionship could not possibly develop substantially. Moreover, he believed that he should not be too distracted by such matters. Gotta practice cultivation, dude. So he made a call to Yuan Huapeng: Todays treatment went very well. I wont being the day after tomorrow. Can you get me a ne ticket for today? Yuan Huapeng panicked when he heard this, Master, dont do this. We havent thrown a banquet to thank you yet.
Feng Jun knew what he was thinking, so he stated bluntly, The old master is fine now. Theres not much point in me staying longer. The main thing is, I have a lot of matters to deal with in Zhengyang Its the end of the year, and every household has its busyness. Yuan Huapeng, well aware of his temper, knew that more persuasion would be useless and said in a solemn voice, Ill ask about the ne ticket, but I really cant guarantee there will be one avable today. Feng Jun was a bit suspicious that this guy might not put his heart into it, so he said nonchntly that if there was no ne ticket avable today, he would drive out of the capital early tomorrow morning. Upon hearing this, Yuan Huapeng knew it was a warning and could only go to inform his father. Old Master Yuan was a very confident man. He felt he was almost recovered and said, since it was the end of the year and people were in a rush to leave, let him go. It was just a pity that I cant be exposed to the wind, or else I would personally see him off at the airport. During the Spring Festival travel rush, nes from the capital to various ces were definitely packed. There were so many people wanting to go home. But at the same time, there were definitely no shortage of tickets obtained through connections, given that there were so many powerful people here. So,ter that day, Feng Jun boarded the ne to Zhengyang, and Yuan Huapeng even made a special trip to the airport to see him off. On the way back to the city center, Yuan Huapeng received a call from Zhou Xiaotong. Zhou Xiaotongs tone wasnt great, Hua Peng, the old master isnt fully recovered yet, and you let Master Feng leave? Yuan Huapeng was in a good mood because Elder Yuans recovery was hopeful, and he didnt want to squabble with her, Xiaotong, if you trust me, just listen to my advice. Stop making a fuss. Hes not one of us. If you annoy him, who knows what might happen. Heh, really? Zhou Xiaotongughed dismissively, then switched topics, What conditions did your family agree to for inviting him to help? Thats not something I can disclose, Yuan Huapeng was not willing to tell her the truth. There are some things youre better off not knowing.
How big of a deal can he pull off? Zhou Xiaotong snorted with disdain, At most, he kills a few people when running a private mine. Yuan Huapeng remained silent. He knew this girls life was a mess, but her brain definitely worked well, so he didnt want to say anything. In the end, he still sighed, Dont say I didnt warn you The number of people he has killed has reached three digits. What? Zhou Xiaotong was shocked, thenughed again, Hua Peng, are you joking with me again? You think its appropriate to say such things to me? Yuan Huapeng was both amused and annoyed, y tricks on someone else. Im your brother Ill tell you once more, explicitly, the three-digit number refers to the people he personally killed. Hua Peng, youre just trying to scare me Zhou Xiaotong was initiallyughing dismissively, then her face darkened abruptly, Fuck How dare you hang up on me? After putting down the mobile phone, she frowned and muttered to herself in a low voice, Personally killed hundreds of people? Its peacetime; even if he were a family nning official, hes too young for that, right? After being stunned for a while, she picked up her mobile phone again and made a call, Tingting, help me check someone named Feng Jun, his ID number is Her connections were indeed not minor. By the next morning, she had gathered quite a bit of information about Feng Jun. There was one detail that caught her attention, He flew to the southwestst year, but its unclear when he returned This guy trades in jade, could he have gone to Myanmar? But thats not right either. He mainly deals with Hetian Jade, which is soft jade. Myanmar mostly produces hard jade, right At the same moment, Feng Jun had just gotten out of bed. He had spent ten days in the capital, ten nights without recharging, and after returning yesterday, he charged up for a whole night. He felt incrediblyfortable all over, which was why he slept inte, a rare indulgence. After freshening up, he carried his breakfast to the floor-to-ceiling windows on the second floor.
Zhengyang had also seen snowfall. It started the day before yesterday and continued until yesterday afternoon. Peach Blossom Valley was draped in silver, and even the small courtyard was a nket of white. The birds nest on the clothes rack waspletely covered by snow, and the crow perched under the eaves, its ws on the shell of the outdoor air conditioning unit, eagerly observing the silver-white world. Indeed, this creature was hopping about, seemingly oblivious to the predicament of the house being flooded, bursting with vigor. (Updated, calling for monthly tickets.) Chapter 324: 324 Wu Yas Extortion Chapter 324: Chapter 324 Wu Yas Extortion Feng Jun was a bit curious. In this snowy weather, it couldnt be easy to find food, right? Yet, why was the raven so happy? As it turned out, he was a little worried over nothing. The raven hopped around for a bit, tugged at something near the outdoor unit with its beak, and pulled out a stic bag, half-full of Holy crap, are those spicy strips? Feng Jun felt he might be seeing things, so he rubbed his eyes and looked again. Sure enough, they were spicy strips! Strictly speaking, they werent exactly spicy strips but bagged soy products that didnt look particrly red in color, so they probably werent too spicy. The raven used its ws to scratch open the stic bag, took out a piece of dried tofu, and then stuffed the bag back in, holding the piece of tofu with its ws, pecking at it bite by bite, looking up at the road from time to time. What was this guy looking at? Feng Jun found it quite interesting. He hurriedly shoveled food into his mouth and then focused on watching it. Before long, Wang Haifeng crawled out from the pavilion at the gate; he had been on dutyst night and had been cultivating there all night. Soon after he left, two dogs appeared on the road: one was a ck mutt, the other a small brown dog, both dressed in clothes. The dog in clothes goes without saying, but judging by the glossy coat of the ck dog, it was definitely a pet. Feng Jun felt a bit annoyed in his heart. Whats with people these days? Is it so hard to keep their dogs leashed?
The two dogs hopped and skipped in the snow, clearly in high spirits as they approached the vi. About thirty or forty meters from the vi, they slowed down, approaching cautiously, looking around carefully. However, just then, there was a loud caw, and the raven had noticed them. The dogs looked up, and the raven had already taken flight, clutching the piece of dried tofu in its ws, circling around them twice, pretending to swoop down. The dogs also barked wildly, their warning clear: Donte down, or well bite you. After circling twice, the raven returned to the outdoor unit to continue pecking at the dried tofu. When the dogs saw it leave, they moved on a bit further, but then the raven flew back, holding the tofu and feigning another swoop. Feng Jun couldnt help butugh. Was this raven trying to extort them? Just offer up some food, and I wont bother you. Otherwise, watch out, Ill peck you! The dogs wouldnt pay it any mind, though. It was just a small thing that could fly. So what? Come down and fight if you dare! Seeing their reaction, the raven finally gave up trying and flew back to the outdoor unit, caw caw caw, calling out loudly. Holy crap, Wang Haifeng burst out, foam at the mouth, charging out of the bathroom, who the hells dog is this now? Coach Wang went out to chase the dogs away, and Li Xiaobin also walked out of his room, yawning, Lately, the neighborhood dogs seem crazy, always running to our doorstep. A couple of days ago, there was even a monkey. A monkey? Feng Jun frowned, A monkey at our doorstep? The appearance of primates made things even livelier. Yeah, Li Xiaobin answered, rubbing his sleepy eyes in a daze, that monkey seemed to want to catch the raven. Xu Lei went out to chase it away, and then it got hit by a car and killed. Feng Jun blinked. It probably wasnt that the monkey wanted to catch the raven, the raven just didnt allow the monkey to trespass, and the two got into a fight. Regardless, Feng Jun had nted a clothes rack in the yard for the raven to nest in, making it somewhat one of their own. Xu Lei would certainly not tolerate a monkeys challenge. As I recall, arent there no monkeys around Peach Blossom Valley?
Nope, Li Xiaobin answered with certainty, that monkey seemed to have run out from somewhere. No one came to im damages, but the driver cursed for a while, looking for the monkeys owner. As the two talked, Wang Haifeng came in, This is so weird. These dogs dont settle down even in this heavy snow Could there be something wrong with the feng shui of Lei Gangs yard? He nced at Feng Jun, Why dont we get a dog too, like a German Shepherd, something fierce? We dont need that stuff, Feng Jun replied decisively, some things turn into responsibilities when you take them on. Theres no need.
Having said that, he walked out of the vi, wanting to take advantage of the still even snow to look for any unusual paw prints. He looked around and felt it was all right; outside the yard was a different story, but inside, everything was exceptionally smooth. He looked up at the raven and mentally gave it a thumbs-up. Good job, it could actually stand guard, making him feel that buying a clothes rack had been worthwhile. As for the matter of extortion lets see how far it could grow first. While he was strolling around the yard, Xu Lei also arrived, Master Feng, youre back? My sister asked me to thank you. Save your sweet talk, Feng Jun brushed it off, Whats the deal with these dogstely? Xu Leigang scratched his head, There are about seven or eight dogs that might not like the looks of that crow, and even if theyre being led by people, they stille to circle around our vi entrance. Ive notified the property management twice, and now there are hardly any dogs that arent leashed. Feng Jun, of course, was aware that those dogs werenting because of the crow. It was just that the crow had a strong sense of territory, which created this misunderstanding. It seemed that so far, nobody had realized anything unusual about the small courtyard. Who said his luck wasnt good? On a whim, he bought a coat rack for the crow, which unexpectedly served to mislead and deceive. He felt it was necessary to urge Xu Leigang and Wang Haifeng to practice cultivation. If dogs knew to cherish this hard-won opportunity, then humans should too, right? Because of the heavy snow blocking roads, he couldnt go to Chaoge to see what the Boiler Camel Motorcycle had turned into, so he could only focus on guiding Wang Haifeng and Xu Leigang in their cultivation practice. That night, he took out the Body Tempering Pills again, acting as a protector while the two took their medicine. This time, both of them had some experience and absorbed the power of the Body Tempering Pills with ease.
The next day, Mou Miao called to say that during the production of the improved Boiler Camel Motorcycle, they encountered a problem. Due to the numerous control circuits, the originally nned chips were not suitable, necessitating a trip to Roc City to purchase some more. Being in a remote ce like Chaoge, it wasnt convenient for him to make a trip to Roc City, so he hoped Feng Jun could go instead. Of course, if they werent rushing the job, he could ask other ssmates to help purchase them, but in that case, the chips might only arrive after the New Year. At this point, Feng Jun became a bit anxious. With the Chinese New Years Eve approaching and one thing after another cropping up, the manufacture of the Boiler Camel Motorcycle was urgent, for without it, his trip to the Mobile Phone realm wouldnt make much sense.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om However, going to Roc City was a challengewhile outbound tickets were easy to buy, return tickets were hard toe by, and he didnt want to trouble the Yuan Family again. After much deliberation, he could only sigh inwardly. It seemed that he would have to abandon his n to bring the Immortal Cultivation Techniques back to his hometown before the New Year. Once he decided to give up, he found that his days suddenly became much more rxed. Three dayster, Mou Miao and Liu Xiaoxuan rushed back with two finished Boiler Camel Motorcycles. The two machines were not small, so they had to rent a truck to transport them back. Feng Jun brought the two machines to the vi in the wastnd, only to learn that the owner of the vi was returning the next day. This was thest thing he had to deal with before the holiday. Such arge transaction would normally take a lot of time toplete, and processing the relevant procedures could take a while. Fortunately, the deal was facilitated by Sheng Tang Construction, and the vi owner also had connections in the local towns, so incredibly, everything was settled within just two days. Unfortunately, for the time being, he couldnt move inthe road wasnt fixed yet, and since the snow had notpletely melted, it wasnt wise to start construction. The vis owner had a very prominent name, Li Ning.
Seeing that Feng Jun was quite young but didnt hesitate to transfer over 150 million, Li Ning also wanted to establish a good rtionship. He treated them to a grand meal and mentioned at the table, Whenever you go to Merrick, remember to contact me. Before he knew it, the Chinese New Years Eve had passed, and Elder Yuan shared thetest news: he was now able to walk over a kilometer without his crutches. Before the stroke, Elder Yuan could easily walk seven or eight miles without any trouble. He wasntpletely better now but he said he could feel a significant improvement, believing that with another two or three months of exercise, he would be able to regain his former condition. However, Feng Jun wasnt so optimistic. He told Yuan Zihao, no matter how good you feel, you are at an age where youre on the decline, and this serious illness has caused more damage to your body than you can imagine. Elder Yuan, of course, knew the sayings bitter medicine cures sickness and honest advice jars on the ears, so he didnt mind. Instead, he warmly invited Master Feng, hoping he would visit Beijing again in the spring, promising a warm wee. Feng Jun politely declined, exining he would be very busy in the near future and that apart from going to Dengzhou, he wouldnt likely have time to travel north. By only mentioning Dengzhou, he was clearly prompting the other party to fulfill their promise. Elder Yuan was quite straightforward, Dont worry about it, if the youngsters can make promises to you, I certainly cant do any less. However, he did not finalize a time or a quantity. Feng Jun wasnt concerned; he didnt believe the other party would break their promiseand if they did, he wasnt afraid. What he didnt know was that after Elder Yuan hung up the phone, he shook his head to the two people beside him, with a wry smile, saying, Im truly sorry, I cant invite him. One of the two was a bald elder, the other a middle-aged man with a square face. The square-faced middle-aged man stood up and bowed deeply to Elder Yuan, Mr. Yuan, we still need to trouble you greatly; my fathers illness really cant be dyed any longer.
I understand that, Yuan Zihao said, waving his hand lightly and speaking casually, Im currently recovering from a serious illness myself, unable to travel long distances. Once Im a bit better, well talk again, or you can go find Zhengyang. The brows of the middle-aged man furrowed. He thought, what merits does that person have to warrant me seeking him out? For Feng Jun, by this time, holiday spirit was getting stronger, and most work had ground to a halt. After some thought, he decided to take a break starting the 24th of the twelfth lunar month, then go shopping for New Years goods in various malls. On the 26th of the twelfth lunar month, Zhang Weihong and Zhang Caixin finished their meeting and came to Peach Blossom Valley. Unexpectedly, Xu Leigang told them that Master Feng had gone back to his hometown early in the morning. Zhang Weihong smiled and said nothing, but Zhang Caixin stamped her foot in irritation, He left without even saying goodbye, how rude. Chapter 325: 325 Once a Legend Chapter 325: Chapter 325 Once a Legend Feng Jun had not been home for almost two years; since the Spring Festival the year beforest, he hadnt returned to this county town. However, this time he returned in much greater style than the previous time, bringing with him two cars, a Passat and a Phaeton. Apanying him were his ssmates Li Xiaobin and Mou Miao, and Liu Xiaoxuan came along with Mou Miao. Feng Juns hometown was located at the junction of two provinces, in a small county called Chaoyang, under the jurisdiction of Yunyuan City. It had a poption of over two hundred thousand, its economy rtively underdeveloped, mainly focused on agriculture and forestry. The Feng Family home was in the county town where Feng Juns grandfather was registered as an urban resident. His grandmother had given birth to five children, with three surviving: Feng Juns father, Feng Wenhui, was the eldest son, followed by a younger brother and a sister. Their home was in the old city district of Chengguan Town. The streets were not too wide, but the old supply and marketing cooperative, department stores, textile factories, and printing factories were all there; forty years ago, it was the undeniable center of Chaoyang. But now, it seemed rather twilight-stricken. There were many pdash buildings, a dense weave of various pipes overhead, and sewage overflowed on the streets. The drainage system, built fifty years ago, could no longer meet the needs of the increasingly developing city. Feng Juns family lived in arge courtyard off the side of the road. They initially had three bungalows, but after demolishing the side facing the street for redevelopment, they built a small two-story building. One of their rooms was torn down, and inpensation, the government provided them with a two-story storefront room. In a small county town, running a storefront on the second floor was not practical, so their small store was a mile away, across the street. Feng Jun first dropped off Li Xiaobin at her grandmothers house.
After a long journey,pounded by wet and snowy weather, his car was filthy. However, in such a small county town, having such a car was still quite presentable. Li Xiaotongs eldest uncle came over to help move things and warmly invited Feng Jun toe inside and sit for a while, his eyes filled with curiosity, probably thinking that his niece had finally found a partner. However, Feng Jun and Li Xiaotong voiced in unison that they were just ssmates, returning home for the New Years together, both Chaoyang people. Then there was no follow-up. In her uncles view, although the Passat was a decent car, there were quite a few people in Chaoyang who could afford one. More distressed than her uncle was Feng Juns father, Feng Wenhui. Lao Feng somehow got the impression that his son had brought back a Santana and remarked, Son, you cant squander money just because you have some, this Santana must cost two hundred thousand, right? Hearing this, Feng Juns mouth twitched, Dad, my car costs a bit more than a Santana. What? Lao Feng jumped in shock, What exactly are you dealing in? Generators and cars? Its definitely legitimate business, Feng Jun didnt go into details, With my two degrees, isnt it easy to make money? He was always like this, rarely giving his family any concerns about his studies. When he got into trouble outside, he always took responsibility on his own and didnt tell his family, so his parents were rtively at ease with him. Feng Wenhui looked at him deeply, Since you can make money, remember toe home, dont be likest year. This was purely bringing up a sore subject. However, Feng Jun could vaguely sense that the old man must have guessed that things werent easy for him; parents protect their childrens dignity, especially when the children are grown up. Knowing that his son had brought back a car more expensive than a Santana, Feng Wenhui ordered him to park the car properly by the roadside and ced two concrete bords next to it to prevent scratching from others. After doing all this, Feng Jun dutifully went into his familys small store to help his parents with the business. County town small stores involve meticulous work; even a single pencil has to be sold, as well as weighing half a piece of salty pickle, so much petty detail. Many customers, after buying something, expect a little something extrabuy a pound of peanuts, why not throw in a piece of chewing gum? That isnt the worst of it. The crux is that most of the people whoe to buy are known faces, and many ask to put it on their tab. Of course, there are few who deliberately run a tab maliciously. Owing once or twice is no issue, but if it bes prolonged, they simply wont do business with you anymore. The crucial thing about tab is you can undercharge, but you absolutely must not overchargeif you do, and someone finds out, your reputation is ruined. This isnt to say that the store would be very frustrated at missing an opportunity. The key is that you have to keep track of each ount meticulously, and you also must be careful when calcting, you cant afford to make a mess. This is already quite torturous. When peoplee to settle their ounts, they will often say Lets round down the change.
Therefore, this line of work really earns hard money. In an industry with little technical content, how else to make money if not with hard work? As the year-end was approaching, the store stocked up more on firecrackers, couplets, incense,nterns, balloons, fruits, and gift boxes, etc., making it even more trivial. Feng Wenhui and Zhang Junyi werent bothered by the fuss at all; instead, they counted their blessings, We only make money at this time of the year. Its a bit hard before the New Year After that, we cant sell anything until after the fifteenth. Feng Jun had thought he would have time to hang out with friends. But seeing his fathers hair had turned much whiter in two years, almost fully white at the temples, and the wrinkles on his face had increased somewhat.
So he stayed obediently in the small store, assisting his parents. His mother, Zhang Junyi, was considerate of him, Youre just in the way here. Go, meet with friends. If you dont socialize now, youll drift apart. Feng Jun smiled dismissively, Favors, you know, A distant rtive is not as good as a near neighbor as long as my son is self-reliant, thats enough. He hadnt returned for two years and had no clue about the prices of the various goods in the convenience store. However, helping to weigh items, move things around, and greet customers, he still managed to y a part. He had only been there for about ten minutes when numerous people came up to greet him, Top Schr is back? Feng Jun had a certain reputation on this street. As a child, he was a mischievous troublemaker but had a sudden turnaround in junior high. With the second-highest score in the county on his middle school exam, he got into Yuyuan No.1 High School and then exceeded the college entrance cutoff points by a wide margin when he got into university. After entering the university, his legend continued. The locals didnt understand what a double degree meant. They took it to mean that Feng Jun managed toplete his masters degree in four years. Then, as he didnt return to his hometown, almost everyone felt it was not a surprise. A true man aspires to travel far and make his mark. How could he confine himself to a small ce like Chaoyang? What was that worth? One could imagine, with his reputation at home, how could he have the face to return if things hadnt gone well for him? So when he drove a car back today, the old neighbors were somewhat surprised, but no one thought it was abnormal. At most, they would ask what brand it was, how much it cost. In front of his parents, Feng Jun couldnt exactly say it was a Phaeton. He had to vaguely imply, Its from the same factory as Santana, just a bit more expensive. He had arrived at around four in the afternoon, and after busying himself for a while, it was already getting dark. The convenience store was the busiest during this time leading up to the New Year. Feng Jun was suggesting they buy some food from the restaurant to bring over for his parents when a Jetta stopped by the roadside. A man in his thirties got out, Busy, Brother Hui?
Feng Jun recognized the fellow, Liu Jiagui, a former vice director of the county government office. Whether he still held that position, he didnt know. This person was also a distant rtive of his mother. The moment he opened his mouth, the smell of alcohol rushed out. Feng Wenhui nced at him, I say, Er Gen, that smells like this afternoons drink, how much have you had? Not much, Liu Jiagui waved his hand dismissively, still smiling, Its close to the New Year, you know Eh, Xiao Jun is back? Feng Jun acknowledged with a smile, Hello, Uncle Jiagui. Liu Jiagui sized him up, nodding with a smile, Youve done well for yourself, and youve grown taller. He made small talk for a bit before pulling Feng Wenhui aside to whisper softly. Feng Wenhuis face gradually darkened, then he decisively shook his head, No can do, Er Gen, were tight on money ourselves right now. Overhearing this, Feng Jun nced sideways at his mother, giving her a lookNeed money? I have some. Zhang Junyi had been to Zhengyang and knew a little about her sons capabilities. She gave him a look, subtly shaking her head. Feng Jun, preferring to avoidplications, thought it best not to lend money if possible. His main consideration was that Liu Jiagui was not only a distant rtive of his mother but also a government official, suggesting he should have the ability to repay. Liu Jiagui grew anxious when he heard this, Come on, Brother Hui, Im tight because its the end of the year. Im selling you something, not borrowing money. Feng Wenhui pointed to the makeshift stall, Look at how much stock Ive got in. Where would I get the money to buy your stuff? Liu Jiagui nced at the fireworks and crackers, Well then, how about I leave my stuff here for you to sell on consignment? Thats okay, right?
We cant handle it, Zhang Junyi said this time, speaking coolly, There are so many other convenience stores on the street; you can choose any one you like. Junyi sister, you Liu Jiaguis eyes widened, about to erupt, but then his gaze swept over to Feng Jun and he smiled again, Hehe, never mind, Xiao Jun is back today, and I know youre busy. I wont bother you. As he spoke, he cast another nce at the dirty car nearby, Hey, Zhengyang license te this Passat, did Xiao Jun drive it back? Feng Jun stayed silent, with his parents present, he didnt feel the need to speak. Xiao Jun drove it back, Feng Wenhui mumbled gruffly in response, Is there anything else, Er Gen? Alright, then carry on, Liu Jiagui turned around, got into his Jetta, and drove away. After watching him leave, Feng Jun looked at his mother curiously, Whats with Liu Jiagui?N?v(el)B\\jnn Zhang Junyi sighed, looking at him, The guy is now the director of the Family nning Commission, got promoted so his rank is higher, but his power is smaller, and hes gotten irresponsible, even scamming his own rtives Apparently, after leaving the government office, Liu Jiagui saw a reduction in overt and covert revenue. Though he received many gifts at home, more than he could use, he needed to sell them to turn them into cash. Thats why he approached the Fengs convenience store for help. But what angered Zhang Junyi was that,st year, he brought in a batch of high-end goods to sell, and a substantial portion turned out to be counterfeit! (Updated, calling for monthly tickets.) Chapter 326: 326: No Need to Force Integration Chapter 326: Chapter 326: No Need to Force Integration Feng Wenhui and his spouse had never imagined that Liu Jiagui, a distant rtive, would actually sell them counterfeit goods. Because at that time, Liu Jiagui mentioned he urgently needed some money, so Feng Juns parents settled the ount on the spot. By the time the two discovered the goods were fake and went to return them, the other party naturally denied any responsibilityAre these the batch I sold you?n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om Zhang Junyi was furious, and went directly to Liu Jiaguis parents toin: Can you control your son, please? Those old folks tried to smooth things over, and Liu Jiagui also imed, I had been drinking that day, and I remember I picked out the real goods. If you insist I gave you fake ones, its because youre taking advantage of the fact I lose my memory when I drink. It was rather helplesssuch is the way in small towns, teeming with counterfeit and shoddy products, and hed also receive a lot of fake goods as gifts. It was certain that Liu Jiagui hadnt deliberately sourced counterfeit goods to sell to the convenience store. He was simply reselling the counterfeit products he received as gifts at the price of real goods. With Director Liu presenting this drunk excuse, Feng Wenhui and his spouse were at a loss, as the other party had been too drunk to remember, they couldnt reasonably keep arguingif they did, they would no longer even be able to remain rtives. Of course, what mattered most was that Liu Jiagui was a leader, and since the money was irretrievable, offending another leader was definitely not worth it. So afterward, the two parties continued to interact, and this foolish incident just had to be let go.
Today, Liu Jiagui came again to sell gifts, still as drunk as ever, which naturally exasperated Feng Wenhui. But the same reason applied: the other person was a rtive and a leader, so he could not simply fall out with him, he just refused. As for the other partys request to sell on consignment, he had no intention of agreeing. You present fake goods at my ce, andter adamantly im they were real goods when you first brought themhow could I exin that? Being cheated once was already enough. Feng Jun frowned upon hearing this, How much did our family lose because of epting his fake goods? Actually, in this small town, counterfeit goods have their own market value; as long as they arent ridiculously fake, they can always be sold. Take for instance that seventeen or eighteen-year-old boy who, for the sake of face during New Years, buys a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes. Unable to afford the sixty-something a pack, he goes for the twenty-something high imitation one to smoke instead. Not all of it was fake; we lost a bit over two thousand, Zhang Junyi snorted, The key point is the frustration of the matter. If word gets out, it would be the butt of everyones jokes What kind of rtives are these! Feng Wenhui also snorted coldly, Its outrageous that he still has the nerve to continue selling fake goods today. Is he addicted to taking advantage of people? Let it go, Zhang Junyi spoke up in an attempt to calm things, Thankfully, Xiao Jun has done us proud by getting into a prestigious university, and now hes even driving back home Im guessing he wont dare to pull something like this anymore. Feng Jun truly understood this mindset. Despite the fact that college expansions had made university graduates asmon as dogs and there was no longer a guaranteed job allocation, in a small town like Chaoyang, those who get into prestigious universities through formal entrance exams are still rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns. In the cities, they say the sses are solidifying, but in the eyes of small-town folk, when someones child gets into a prestigious university, it still signifies the possibility of a carp leaping through the Dragon Gate. So when Liu Jiagui realized that the family he was trying to take advantage of had a graduate from a prestigious university, he felt the risk was too great and it wasnt worth it. Not to mention that Feng Jun had driven the car back, bing a sessful university graduate from a prestigious school, which made it even less worthwhile for Liu Jiagui. After hearing everything, Feng Jun frowned and genuinely felt like saying, Why bother with this, you elders? Is it worth getting upset over just for this bit of money? The sry I pay Li Xiaotong a month is fifty thousand yuan, do you two even save that much in a year? But on second thought, it was better for the elderly couple to have something to do, and this was where they had lived half their lives, surrounded by many old neighbors and friends. Moving to Zhengyang might provide better conditions, but thered be no one to talk to. So what he needed to do now was to find a way to improve his parents status in the county and let everyone know they had a decent son. As he pondered, a motorcycle pulled up at the curb with two young men on it. Yo, has the Top Schre back?
Feng Jun nced at them both, nodded, and snorted lightly without much further reaction. These two were his rivals from the streets, having fought each other since they were kids. It wasnt until ninth grade, when he was admitted to the citys top middle school, that they shook hands and made peace, deciding that their childhood scuffles were not worth mentioning. Butter, he moved into the school dormitory, and they had less contact. They might trade barbs if they saw each other, but it never came to blows anymore. The motorcycle rider was named Shi Liang, whose family owned a tea shop, and he himself was a temporary staff member at the Education Bureau, managing to get by, and he had be a lot slicker over the years.
Seeing Feng Jun like this, Shi Liang nced at the car parked next to them and smiled, Drink together tonight? Feng Jun smiled and shook his head, I have rarelye home, and I n to have a drink with my father tonight. Shi Liang looked at him and nodded slightly, realizing that they hadnt been close before, and the pretext was solid, so he had to leave in resignation. However, as the sound of the motorcycles engine roared, a disdainful snort faintly wafted through the air. People in small towns are mostly like this, their emotions disyed right on their faces. If theyre upset, they will show it clearly. I dont rely on you to feed me. What, you gonna hit me if I scoff at you? Its the rural version of No need to force integration when in different circles. Nuts, Feng Jun gave a light snort as he watched the motorcycle drive off into the distance. Shi Liang had just left when Feng Juns second uncle, Feng Wencheng, arrived. He used to work at a printing factory, and now he is in charge of engineering maintenance at the Forestry Bureaus guesthouse. However, his staff position wasnt officially settled yet, so he was somewhat in the system. He had heard his nephew was back and came to have a look, but he couldnt stay for dinner that eveningthere was a lot of work at the guesthouse around the New Year. In the end, Feng Juns friends still came by, three childhood mates from the same street, five primary school ssmates, and three junior high school ssmates. All three groups wanted to invite Feng Jun for a drink. Seeing how popr his son was, Feng Wenhui also urged him to go greet his friends, telling him there was no need to help out here, Its getting darker and fewer people are about. You wont be of much use here anyway. After some thought, Feng Jun chose to drink with his primary school ssmates, not forgetting to exin to the other two groups, We are neighbors, well have plenty of time to drink. For my middle school ssmates our ss monitor is back, so there might be a gathering or something. The other two groups felt that made senseno matter what, it wasnt often that Feng Jun came back, and it was clear that he had seeded in his career, so it was important to manage his time wisely. However, there was a local nicknamed Gazi who stayed behind. Gazis real name is Lu Xiaoning, a year younger than Feng Jun, was short as a child and got bullied often. Since Feng Jun never bullied him, he became his unwavering sidekick.
Eventually, Gazi shot up in height. Unexpectedly, in his third year of high school, he contracted meningitis. After he recovered, he was left with epilepsy and stopped attending school. His family sought treatment far and wide, spending a lot of money. Now he was almost treated, but his family was pretty much left with nothing. He worked as a security guard at the guesthouse of the Forestry Bureau, a job that Feng Wencheng had found for him. Gazi grew up around Feng Jun, so he knew most of Feng Juns ssmates reasonably well, and they got along fine, so it was normal for him to stick around. While everyone was discussing where to go for a drink, Liu Jiagui came back again in his Jetta, Xiao Jun, your car help your uncle pick up the bridal party tomorrow. Someone is getting married. Feng Jun blinked, puzzled, Tomorrow is already the 27th, isnt thetest to get married in the twelfth lunar month the 26th? In Chaoyang, its a custom to marry in the twelfth lunar month, but there are only so many auspicious days. Its a returning ceremony, the brides returning ceremony, Liu Jiagui spoke, furrowing his brows and looking quite unsettled, Remember, we meet at the roundabout at six oclock sharp tomorrow morning. Feng Jun gave him a look, half-smiling, How much is the red envelope? Without a red envelope, Im not going. You speak to your uncle like that? Liu Jiagui red at him. Isnt it okay for you to do a favor for your uncle? Nope, Feng Jun shook his head, still smiling, but very firm. He didnt mention gas money or wear and tear; it seemed pointless to talk about these things among fellow vigers, especially when the two were somewhat rted. He emphasized one thing, Ive rushed back from Zhengyang today, Im almost exhausted. I really wont be able to get up. If you cant get up, go to bed earlier, Liu Jiagui spoke to him as if he were a younger rtive, not the least bit shy, Tomorrow is Chao Yings daughters return ceremony. You figure it out. Chao Ying is a local female entrepreneur engaged in the timber processing industry, with a four-star hotel in Yunyuan City.
However, the Chaoyang people all know that President Chaos sess is primarily due to the support of her brother, Chao Gang. Chao Gang is the Executive Deputy Mayor of Yunyuan City, and there are rumors that if he werent a local, he would have been promoted even further by now. Tomorrow is the deputy mayors nieces returning ceremony. By pointing this out, Liu Jiagui didnt believe Feng Jun couldnt grasp the importance. But Feng Jun truly wasnt concerned. Different circles, no need to force integrationdid I consume their rice? So he shook his head decidedly, I dont care whos getting married. Im just asking how much the red envelope is. You wont miss out on your red envelope! Liu Jiagui red at him irritably, Two hundred yuan, two packs of cigarettes, and one meal covered. Is that alright? Not so good, Gazi eximed, Going to Yunyuan for the bridal party is at least eighty kilometers round trip. Whos paying for the gas? Liu Jiagui shot him a look, How much gas would eighty kilometers take? Xiao Jun can afford a car, cant he afford the gas? Feng Wenhui and Zhang Junyi exchanged a nce, thinking how stingy Liu Jiagui was. When he drank too much and drove around wildly, he used the governments fuel after all. But with the son all grown up, they let him make his own decisions. After all, the boy had been decisive since he was young. Feng Jun stroked his chin, Well Ill try to get up early. If I cant, Uncle Jiagui, give me a call to wake me up. Thats settled then, Liu Jiagui nodded and spoke forthrightly, To be honest, I only found out at thest minute that President Chaos family was short on cars for the bridal party. Otherwise, you wouldnt have had a chance at this good deed.
Chapter 327: 327 I Just Smile Chapter 327: Chapter 327 I Just Smile ` Feng Juns five elementary school ssmates, all of whom had yed together since childhood, had a very good rtionship and there was nothing they couldnt talk about. At the dinner table, Er Pang started toin, saying you gave Liu Jiagui too much face, if it were me, Id be toozy to bother with him. Er Pangs name is Dou Jiahui, and he was the second fattest in ss during elementary schoolthe fattest being Feng Jun, whose given name is Jun. The Dou Family in Chaoyang was well-known, but the n wasntrge, having only about fifty to sixty members in total. Er Pangs great-grandfather hade to Chaoyang alone and fathered six sons, four of whom had died in fights due to various disputes. Those four sons left behind four grandsons, and the two who survived had eleven grandsons themselves. In other words, Dou Jiahui had a total of fourteen uncles, who fought with others and four more died.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om The remaining ten uncles sought to take revenge and in the process, four more died, including one who massacred two familiesboth families were police officers. Currently, he only had six uncles alive.
And along with Dou Jiahui, there were a total of nine male cousinsthis was because of the family nning policy, otherwise, who knows how many brothers there might have been. One of his male cousins had killed someone during a fight and the government had no choice but to sentence him to death. When this cousins funeral took ce, even the deputy county head came to express condolences, and everyone at the police station chipped in. There was no helping it, this family was too damn terrifying, when one brother died, another one stepped up. The government wasnt foolish either; Er Pangs father had been co-opted and was currently serving as the deputy director of the Chengguan Police Station. His position wasnt high, and his work was a bit muddled, but with just a re, all the hoodlums would kneel down. In recent years, the Dou Family brothers didnt have any notable achievements, but who would dare to underestimate them? Er Pang had a pretty good temper, but even if he said this in front of Liu Jiagui, Liu wouldnt dare to express any dissatisfaction. Feng Jun simply smiled at Dou Jiahuis contempt without taking a stance. During the drinking session of the elementary ssmates, Gazi was mainly pouring drinkshe was a year younger than the rest, so if he didnt pour, who would? After having their fill of drinks and food, Gazi timidly asked, Brother Jun, your business is getting big now, do you need more people? Working as a security guard at the hotel really had no future; it was fine for supporting oneself, but starting a family was out of the question. Since Brother Jun had made himself a ce in Zhengyang, he definitely wanted to go there. As for this kind of move, he had no psychological difort whatsoeverhe had always hung around with Feng Jun since childhood. The only concern was, he had a history of epilepsy, which barred him from applying to many positions because of his medical history. For example, he once had the opportunity to take out a loan to buy a truck for transportation, and he also had the chance to work in a factory. But because of his epilepsy, these opportunities were dyed, as no one would dare to employ himwhat if you had an episode on the road, what then? Feng Jun was very close to Gazi; why was Lu Xiaoning called Gazi? Because he was straightforward in his dealings from a young age. That wasnt stupidity, but a dislike of deceiving people; he felt obligated to speak up about things that he found disagreeable. During his time out in the world, Feng Jun had met many people. Wang Haifeng certainly couldntpare to Mou Miao in terms of closeness, but not even Mou Miao could be considered as dependable as Gazi. Epilepsy I might be able to cure it for him! Feng thought to himself, then nodded, Alright,e with meter on. There wasnt much hope in thest couple of years, but now I think I might be able to arrange something for you.
Er Pang showed his teeth in a grin, Big Feng, arrange something for me too, theres really no fun staying here. Who in other ces knows about the Dou Family from Chaoyang? Feng Jun nced at him. You get in touch with my second uncle, help me keep an eye out if there are any neglected mountains nearby avable for lease. If there are, I mighte back. The Dou Family from Chaoyang counts for shit, its all just empty prestige, doesnt earn a dime, everything is just bullshit, Er Pang muttered bitterly, Why do they say impoverished and aggressive? Because youre too poor, so poor that all you have left is aggression said the demon. He had always been secretly in love with his middle school ssmate Yao Jing. Yao Jing is now an anchor for the county television station. Although no one dares to mess with the Dou Family in the county, Yao Jings current boyfriend hails from a director of the provincial state-owned assetsmission. She is busy trying to transfer to the provincial capital.
Think of a business that makes money, Feng Jun raised his ss and downed it, if youre short of cash just let me know. Alright, drink less, interjected Tie Dun, an elementary school ssmate who worked in the south; he was good with people, Big Feng has to get up early tomorrow. Get up early, Feng Jun? Fat chance. His impression of Liu Jiagui was very poor. If not for some other considerations, he wouldnt have agreed to lend the carthe 200 yuan red envelope, as if I care? Liu Jiagui took this bride-picking very seriously; he was really fed up with being the director of the family nningmittee. If given the choice, he would rather stay in the office of the county government rather than being marginalized like now. Family nning had never been an easy department; in the past, people would curse at you to your backbone for escorting them to get abortions. In thest few years, it had rxed a bit, and they were able to make some extra ie through allocated quotas, but then the two-child policy came out This official position really became untenable. Ever since the county head who appreciated him had left, he had been on a downward trajectory and was eager to hitch himself to a higher branch, and now was the opportunity. ` At 5:30 in the morning, Liu Jiagui arrived at therge roundabout on the edge of the county town, watching everyone coordinate the vehicles. The roundabout is the necessary route to the downtown area of Yunyuan City, making it the most suitable ce to gather the vehicles. Today, Liu Jiagui was not in charge, so he only arranged for three cars, none of which were low-end, with his Jetta not quite making the cut. However, the best they had was an Audi A6; no highernews had gotten to everyone ratherte. By six oclock sharp, the motorcade had almost all arrived, totaling neen vehicles including the lead car, symbolizing longevity. But by now, only eighteen vehicles hade, and the supervisor was getting anxious, Whose car hasnt arrived?
Liu Jiagui was hopping mad, My car, my car is one short its on its way here. Then make it quick, the supervisor said dissatisfiedly, recognizing this family nning director who usually spoke quite politely, but what time was it now? Favouritism wasnt going to cut it in times like these. So hemanded coldly, Tell him he has only five minutes; if he cant keep up, hell have to follow us along the main road. Liu Jiagui could not afford to care about the mans attitude at this point and hurriedly called Feng Jun again. After the call, he still cursed resentfully, Damn it, like dog meatcant be put on the table. Feng Jun arrived almost exactly at the five-minute mark. When Liu Jiagui saw the car, he exploded, Fuck didnt you know to wash your car? This car had traveled all the way from Zhengyang, where there was still snow. Although the snow on the roads had been cleared, one could imagine how dirty the vehicle was, as the rear window waspletely covered with ayer of mud, obscuring any view. Feng Jun rolled down the window to look at him, I came back yesterday. I drank till midnight; where could I wash the car? He was lying; everybody had dispersed at nine-thirty the night before. When the supervisor saw the sorry state of the car, he couldnt help ring harshly at Liu Jiagui, Look at this mess youve made! Liu Jiagui felt incredibly wronged. I told him, its Chao Yings daughter getting married, damn it, and he dares toe without washing the car! But at this point, it was toote to say anything. He waved Feng Jun over urgently, Get out of the car and quickly go to the nearby repair shop to fetch a bucket of water. Wipe it down a bit; anythings better than no effort. Feng Jun sat in the car, not moving an inch, looking at him with a half-smile.
Youve grown some guts? Liu Jiagui got even angrier, initially wanting to berate him thoroughly, but after thinking it over, considering that he was dealing with a sessful university graduate, he had to swallow his pride and chuckled bitterly, Xiao Jun, arent you just trying to show up President Chao? Feng Jun just kept looking at him and smiling, saying nothing. As Liu Jiagui was about to nag some more, the assistant supervisor came over, handed Feng Jun two red balloons, and issued instructions swiftly, Here, tie these to your rearview mirrors. The car is so dirty; after we get to the city, find a moment to wash it. After all, fetching the bride was bound to be a hectic affair. Although Feng Juns car was dirty, the brides family still provided him with two packs of premium Zhonghua cigarettes. However, the next problem arose; among those fetching the bride, no one wanted to get into the dirty Passat. In the end, two young kids got in, both around fourteen or fifteen, distant rtives from the mountains. Once the two kids were in the car, they were quite quiet. They couldnt appreciate how luxurious the interior of the car was; even an ordinary sedan seemed a remote luxury to them. All neen vehicles were ready, but the people werent all there yet. Dragging on until 6:30, when the sky began to lighten, the motorcade finally set off. Setting off at this time, the roads werent too busy. The assistant supervisor had managed such matters often and was finally able to rx, No worries, we have a time buffer. It will be enough, and its almost dawn. Tell the cameraman to take some shots on the way Damn, avoid that dirty Passat. Among todays cars, there were three Passats, but he didnt need to specify which one; everyone knew which he meant. From Chaoyang County to the city center is only about thirty kilometers, and they could make quick progress. It took about fifty minutes to reach the couples ce, arriving around 7:30. The motorcade got there, with two cars having fallen behind on the way but they quickly caught up. In Yunyuan City, the tradition of a new bride returning home is quite grand. Having seen it several times, Feng Jun didnt get out of the car, just rolled down his window and sat at the wheel, smoking. One of the young kids, out of curiosity, asked him, Didnt the supervisor give you Zhonghua cigarettes? Why dont you join in the joyous asion instead of smoking your own brand?
Feng Jun nced at him, smiled, and replied, Im not too fond of the hard-boxed Zhonghuas. I find these a bit more enjoyable to smoke. The kid peeked at the short cigarette in his hand and blurted out innocently, That cigarette looks fun being so short. Uncle, can I have one for my dad to try? The cigarettes Feng Jun smoked were not cheap: Grouse 1619, a thousand yuan a pack, five yuan for a single stick. When he heard the boys request was for his father, he didnt hesitate and handed over an entire pack, Take it. Respecting ones parents is certainly praiseworthy. (Updated, calling for monthly votes.) Chapter 328: 328 Jing Jings Pretense Chapter 328: Chapter 328 Jing Jings Pretense The kid had just gotten out of the car when Liu Jiagui came over with a stern face. Xiao Jun, you better hurry up and wash the car. Feng Jun looked at him andughed without saying a word, continuing to sit steadily in the car. Liu Jiaguis face darkened. Xiao Jun, what do you mean, trying to make things difficult for me, right? Feng Jun spoke with a smile, I dont mean to make things difficult for you, but since youre not paying for the gas, should I also pay for the car wash? How precious, Liu Jiagui red and pointed at the other, If you werent fetching the bride today, would you not wash the car? Hurry up and wash the car, dont add trouble. Dont point your finger at me, Feng Juns expression first darkened slightly, then he smiled again, Ill wash the car after I go back, no rush. Liu Jiaguis eyes widened, Its just ten yuan, are you really gonna make this difficult for me? Think about who is getting married today! Heh, yes, just a ten yuan matter, Feng Jun continued tough. Uncle Jiagui, even when people use animals, they dont treat them like you do. At that moment, a young man from the brides side came over, here to deliver the car fee. Handing out cigarettes upon departure and distributing money upon arrival at the grooms house, followed by a meal afterwardsthis was the standard procedure for treating the drivers.
Feng Jun nced at the red envelope but didnt rush to take it, chuckling as he asked Liu Jiagui, Uncle Jiagui, can I take this red envelope? If he wasnt allowed to take the red envelope, he would simply leave. It was just a little gas money, and he wouldnt be the one losing face. Huh? The young man distributing red envelopes turned his head in surprise, looking at Liu Jiagui, What do you mean by this? Liu Jiagui was so angry he wanted to hit someone. The person responsible for handing out red envelopes was surely someone close to President Chaos family. Indeed, he recognized the young man as the brides fathers cousins son. At this point, he couldnt hesitate anymore and could only force a smile. How can you not take the gift money? Feng Jun blinked, Well then, I will really take it, you wont regret it, right? Liu Jiagui couldnt hold back any longer and exploded, whispering fiercely, Youe here in a dirty car, and you think you are right? I just came back from Zhengyang yesterday evening, Feng Jun wasnt angry but said with a smiling face, Its fine if you dont give me gas money, but you are not willing to shell out even ten yuan for a car wash Isnt that embarrassing? Liu Jiagui, without another word, took out ten yuan and threw it into the car, then turned and walked away. He couldnt stay any longer; he was the one who found the cars and, by custom, the main family would cover the cost of the gift money, cigarettes, and lunch. As for gas money, if he mentioned it to the main family, they would cover it tooalthough that would seem a bit stingy. If he didnt mention it to the main family, then it was up to him to sort it out, whether the car owner paid or he did, as long as it didnt cause trouble for the main familys business. Now, Feng Jun had tantly called him out. As a helper, he was too stingy to pay even for gas, and even more so for a car wash, wasnt that shameful? So, Liu Jiagui really had no face to stay and turned to leave. The young man responsible for distributing the red envelopes looked at Liu Jiagui, then back at the young man in the car, and after a moment of hesitation, handed over the red envelope, then said with a smile, If you need to refuel, just tell me. Feng Junughed, Its not much money, the thing is he thinks I should be the one paying he even scolded me for not washing the car. The young man smiled and asked nomittally, You came back yesterday? Yeah, Feng Jun nodded, handing the other a cigarette, As soon as I arrived, my childhood buddy dragged me off to drink, we drank until midnight. Oh, the young man nodded and walked away. Feng Jun started the car and went to find a ce to refuel. The tank was still half full; his main goal was to use the gas stations water hose to spray down the car.
Anyway, no matter what happened today, he wasnt going to get the car too clean, and he believed that there would be people who would recognize the Phaeton. What a joke, the sister of the citys Executive Deputy Mayor was getting her daughter married, could there possibly be no discerning people? In fact, people were already talking about him and his car. The kid who had gotten down from the car quickly found his father, the brides distant uncle, a very distant rtive, not a local but someone who hade from another province to attend the wedding.
The uncle was a farmer who leased an orchard back home; life was decent, and they didnt rely on President Chaos family for anything. They lived frugally day-to-day and could handle social obligations when necessary. His son brought him a pack of cigarettes, which he didnt bother to return. The niece was getting marriedthe guests were either rtives or friendsand fretting over such small matters was unnecessary. Before, he smoked Red Tower Mountains that cost eight yuan a pack. Now, distributing cigarettes, he used the Zhonghua cigarettes gifted to him by the brides family. He cared about his image, thinking that once he handed out these Zhonghua cigarettes, everyone would know they werent bought by him but were a generous gift from his nephew-inws family. Seeing his son bring him a pack of cigarettes, he opened it to distribute them. Both father and son didnt know the value of these cigarettes, but others did. President Chaos brother-inw came over, Brother Liu, where did you get these cigarettes? Brother Liu answered with a smile, What are you talking about, where else would cigarettese from? Bought from a store, of course. Dont talk nonsense, his brother-inwughed as he spoke, You cant buy these cigarettes, and you definitely wouldnt be willing to. If youre short on cigarettes, just take some from home, why take other peoples? Brother Liu was straightforward, and he recounted the event, exining how his son only wanted one cigarette, but the other person gave a whole pack. The wedding car drivers? his brother-inw was immediately baffled, The wedding cars our family hired actually have a driver who smokes theseand gives them away? Brother Liu blinked, Are they expensive? They are, his brother-inw nced at them, Brother Liu, this one pack is worth more than a whole carton of yours. Damn, Brother Liu hurried to find his son, We need to return it to him. No need to return it, but we need to find out which car it was, his brother-inw mused, It might be rted to my sister-inws family, and we dont want to offend them.
When they learned from the young child that it was the driver of the dirty-looking car who gave it, the brother-inw and his sister-inws younger sister looked at each other in shock, Zhengyangs Passat Had some issues with Liu Jiagui? Yunyuan City isnt within Funiu Province, so everyone isnt too worried about Zhengyang, but if our side handed out regr Zhonghua, and the casually given away cigarettes from the other side were Grand Hyatt 1619, thats a bit inappropriate. President Chaos sister thought, maybe the driver used to drive for some leader in Zhengyang City and wasnt short of cigarettes gifted by others, so even if he drove a Passat, it was still important to stay on good terms with hima friend in hand is better than an enemy, after all. Now, the system is strict, and its lucky it was Chao Yings daughter getting married; shes outside of the system. If it were Chao Gangs sons wedding, forget neen cars, they wouldnt even dare hire nine. Feng Jun fueled up the car, gave it a spin, drove it back, and upon locking it up, strolled out for a meal.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om In truth, he was not really hungry, breakfast was optional for him, but there was nothing interesting to do there, and the only person he knew was someone he didnt get along with, so hed rather wander around the streets. After wandering for more than an hour, and seeing that it was half-past nine, he returned to themunity. Noticing the ceremony was almost finished, he opened the car door, took out his water bottle, and went to get hot water. After getting the hot water, he was stunned to find three young people standing in front of his car, one man and two women. The man was rather short but had a handsome face; the women, well, one could score a seventy-five, the other an eighty. Upon seeing him approach and open the car door, the man came over with a smile, A Phaeton? Feng Jun nced at him and nodded with a smile, On this trip home, youre the first one to recognize this car. Such a statement sounded pretentious, but it actually acknowledged the other persons good tasteshowing some respect. Therefore, the man wasnt offended; instead, he asked with a smile, May I give it a tryter? Feng Jun looked at him and smiled, Help yourself. Feel free to drive. I could use a nap anyway woke up too early.
Generous, the man gave a thumbs up andmented. A two million car, handed to a stranger just like that, such generosity wouldnt be easy for someone less open-minded, I was presumptuous. Ive driven Mercedes and BMWs, but never a Phaeton just want to get a feel for it. That was quite a bold remark, but Feng Jun wasnt about to be outdone. He shook his head with a smile, Ive never bought a Mercedes or BMW. Too shy for my taste. The man gave him a surprising look, Is this really your car? Feng Jun took out a cigarette, lit it, tossed one to the man, and spoke with a smile, Why couldnt it be mine? Its a bit unexpected, the man forced augh, not wanting to admit that he underestimated Feng Jun, thinking he was just a driver, so he found an excuse, Many of my friends say, a car and a wife, you should never lend them out. Thats just financial insecurity, Feng Jun responded without hesitation, At worst, I could just give the car away. If money can solve the problem, then its not a problem but definitely cant give away a wife. The man was slightly unconvinced, But you cant just give away a Mercedes or BMW you said youve never bought one. If youve ever given away a van as a gift, would you say it with pride? Feng Jun nced at him, and said indifferently, This is my second Phaeton do you need the number of the 4S shop? The man finally shut up. The group chatted there while others didnt join inthough it looked like someone intended to, like Liu Jiagui. But after a sweep from the man, everyone behaved and minded their own business. Soon, it was half-past ten, and the motorcade started assembling, driving towards Chaoyang.
The man took his seat behind the wheel, and the eighty-score girl sat in the passenger seat. As soon as he opened the door, the man eximed, This trim level Cant others tell its a nice car? They really couldnt tell. That kids dad couldnt even recognize good cigarettes, so how would the kid know this was a luxury car? Feng Jun sat in the back seat, beside the seventy-five-score girl. Hearing the mans exmation, he yawned and said, This counts as a nice car? Heh. The man looked at him through the rearview mirror, his eyes containing a mournful plea, Brother, then what, in your eyes, is a nice car? Feng Jun forced augh, yawned again, and said insincerely, Youre right, this is a nice car, Im sleepy gonna take a nap. Chapter 329: 329 Various Speculations Chapter 329: Chapter 329 Various Spections Invisible showing off is the most hurtful. The man just couldnt take it anymore. After starting the car, he asked out loud, Brother, what kind of business do you do in Zhengyang? Feng Jun leaned back in his seat, eyes half-closed, andzily replied, Seems like weve talked for so long, and its always you asking me Isnt that a bit impolite? At his words, the corner of the mans mouth twitched. Initially, he hadnt wanted to reveal his name, fearing trouble. But as the conversation went on, he felt somewhat embarrassed to give his name because it seemed somehow beneath him. After a pause, he still spoke up with honesty, Chao Bo, from the Youth League Committee. Anyone who was part of the system would basically know who he was upon hearing these six words. Feng Jun, not being part of the system but living in a city close to vice-provincial level and frequently conversing with people like Xu Leigang and Zhang Wei, nced at him after hearing this and asked, How do you address Mayor Chao? Chao Bo, driving with an air of nonchnce, answered, Oh, thats my old man. Oh, Feng Jun hummed weakly, Then its not bad going to the Youth League Committee, it makes settling inter on easier.
Chao Bo nced at him through the rearview mirror, a bit downcast in his heart, thinking, please, my dad is at least an executive deputy, you say easy to settle in so lightlydo you really have to show off like that? Seeing him a little gloomy, the girl with a score of eighty in the front passenger seat spoke up, Brother Bo, will your sister live in the house we just saw, or will she move to the province capital? Really, it was just small talkwedding talk is just about these kinds of things. After exchanging a few words, Chao Bo adjusted his mindset and asked again, Buddy, what business are you doing in Zhengyang? There was no sound from the back seat. After a pause, a timid female voice answered, He fell asleep. Chao Bo raised his eyebrows slightly and pursed his lips, thinking to himself that this guy really doesnt take the mayor seriously. But Feng Jun, who fell asleep quickly, also woke up quickly. About twenty minutester, Chao Bo slowed down on the highway, Feng Jun lurched forward, and woke up, Eh are we there yet? Afterwards, the two just casually chatted. Thats when Feng Jun found out that the eighty-score girl was Chao Bos girlfriend, and the girl with a score of seventy-five in the back seat was her university ssmate and also a colleague of the bride. Chao Bo also learned that Feng Jun was in the jade business in Zhengyang and was his own boss. Feng Jun didnt mention that he had built his business on his own, as that would have seemed insincere and not in line with his intentions. But at the same time, Chao Bo didnt believe that someone so young and without support could have earned such a fortune. He resisted for a while but eventually couldnt hold back anymore, Being on your own in Zhengyang must be tough, right? Feng Jun smiled casually and answered, Not really tough, I have some friends looking out for me, so Im pretty much a hands-off shopkeeper. His words contained no falsehood, but they were said in a vague way that could lead others to suspect he was implying something more. Preupied with his preconceptions, Chao Bo indeed misunderstood somewhat. So he started to probe indirectly: what kind of friends could help you be so sessful? Feng Jun gave no response, just smiled enigmatically, a clear indication thathe is asking too many questions. Chao Bo, being the son of the mayor and also someone who likes to save face, saw that Feng Jun was being ambiguous and did not probe any further. The convoy finally returned to Chaoyang, and Chao Bo took his girlfriend to see his aunt, while the seventy-five-score girl stayed behind.
Her name was Li Meixin, a bank employee. Her family must have been somewhat influential. She chatted intermittently with Feng Jun; it was quite evident that she was interested in this handsome young man of considerable wealth President Chaos daughters wedding had drawn many guests. Some wanted to assign Feng Juns car for shuttling guests to the hotel, but Feng Jun straightforwardly declined, saying my car is waiting for someone. By this time, the key people organizing the ceremony had all learned that there was a particrly thorny driver in todays fleet. Yet, there was still some young upstart unconvinced, stepping forward to direct traffic, saying that since youve epted the red packet, you should be responsible for transporting guestsdont you know who the host is today?
Feng Jun just smiled and said nothing, but it was Li Meixin who spoke softly, Hasnt anyone told you? Chao Bo was in this car just now. Chao Bo? The young man paused for a second, then turned and left, not uttering another word about having to ferry guests. Feng Jun waited until half-past eleven until finally deeming it pointless to wait any longer. He called to Li Meixin, Xiao Li, get in the car, Ill take you to the hotel. The hotel wasnt far from the brides home. In fact, Chaoyang County was just a tiny spot, so it only took him five minutes to drop her off. Seeing him not getting out of the car, Li Meixin asked in confusion, Whats this Are you still going to pick up Chao Bo and Yu Hui? Not going, Feng Jun shook his head, Its time for lunch, Im going home to eat with my parents. No way? Li Meixins eyes widened, Didnt they prepare lunch for you here? I really dont care if its been prepared or not, Feng Jun shook his head, Eating out every day is driving me crazy. That wasnt just an act of puffery; there are too many people, even among the less affluent, who feel the same way. Of course, the banquet for a wedding, such as this one, isparatively rare. Li Meixin knew Feng Juns ways, so she wasnt surprised to hear him say that, but she didnt want him to leave just yet. She blinked and spoke up, You never know, Chao Bo might want to have a drink with youter. Feng Jun chuckled and shook his head, I cant drink, Im driving and Im not really close with him. As they were talking, someone honked their horn behind them. They turned around and saw a Santana with the court emblem stenciled onto it.
As the car door opened, Chao Bo and his girlfriend got out. Apparently, this was the car he hade in. The moment they stepped out of the car, someone from the back seat got into the drivers seat and drove the car awaychecks are strict these days, so caution is a must. Chao Bo approached with a smile and asked, Why not go in? Standing out here chatting? Li Meixin pointed at Feng Jun, I was just talking about him Hes not eating and thinking of leaving. To be honest, Chao Bo had a pretty good impression of Feng Jun. When the two had chatted, although both were somewhat show-offish, trying to appear stronger than the other, one needed the means to show off, right? Among Chao Bos circle of friends, there werent many who could talk to him on equal terms. Most were trying to ingratiate themselves, while a few others regarded him with reverence. Then there were one or two whose family backgrounds were even better than his. Their condescending attitudes werent veryfortable for him either. It was rare toe across someone from a less extraordinary background, who had made a decent career for himself, and could still meet him eye to eye, and Chao Bo cherished such chats. Today was his cousins wedding, and there were many acquaintances among the guests that he should have been greeting attentively. But how should I put it? He was too familiar with those people, and would see them again during the New Year, so it didnt matter much if he neglected them a little. So he warmly insisted that Feng Jun stay, Why leave? Lets have a couple of drinks in a bit. Feng Junughed and shook his head, I really cant, I donte back here often, and since its the New Year, I should spend more time with my parents. What he said was unobjectionable, politically oh no, ethically correct, and Chao Bo had nothing to say but to wave goodbye to him.
Walking into the restaurant, he was greeted by his aunt, Chao Ying, President Chao, Xiao Bo, why are you just arriving now? Your grandmother said toe sit at her table. I met a pretty interesting guy, Chao Bo replied with a smile, He was driving a Phaeton and hes from Chaoyang. Oh, Ive heard about him, President Chao nodded discreetly, A rtive of Liu Jiagui from the Family nning Commission, I hear hes doing quite well in Zhengyang? The information she had about Feng Jun was mixed, but at her age and status, she didnt make hasty judgments of others. More importantly, she wanted to understand her nephews attitude toward this person. Hes out there on his own, how well can he be doing? Chao Boughed nonchntly, then lowered his voice, I suspect, though, that hes a front man set up by someone. A front man? Chao Yings eyebrows furrowed slightly, Does he have that sort of ability? Chao Bo nced at her helplessly, Aunt, the guy has dual degrees from a 985 university and was second in the county during the middle school exams! Thats just for exams, Chao Ying smiled dismissively, There are standard answers in school exams, but are there standard answers in lifes tests? To spare her nephew from embarrassment, she paused and then spoke again, The young man is handsome and talented could it be that some girl has taken a fancy to him? Aunt, Chao Bo rolled his eyes helplessly, Even if he sells his looks, he could still be a front man in the process. Moments ago, Liu Jiaguis misstep had indeed biased Chao Ying against Feng Jun. Women can sometimes be a little pettyIm celebrating a big family asion, why do you have to show off with your shy car? But her nephews analysis made her realize her mistake. After pondering for a while, she spoke, If thats the case, this person we might be able to use him?
By use, she referred to her brother Chao Gangs career advancement. Vice Mayor Chao was fifty-two and very ambitious for progress. If handled well, a promotion to deputy provincial level before turning fifty-eight was possible. Chao Bo lit up a cigarette, acting the old sage, Even if we cant use him, we cant let him be an obstacle, can we? Upon hearing this, Chao Ying nodded, as if enlightened, Youre right, Xiao Bo. Youre showing that the apple doesnt fall far from the tree. You really take after your dad That Liu Jiagui, what a fool, almost made me offend someone. With that statement, Feng Juns strategy for the day had been perfectly executed. Chao Bo felt a sense of pride at having impressed his elder, I think, since rtives are getting along like this, there must be a problem with how Liu Jiagui conducts himself Not just one person has said this to me. No sooner had he finished speaking, his eyes widened, Huh why is that guy back again? Two people walked in through the main entrance, and who could it be but Feng Jun?N?v(el)B\\jnn (Updated to here, calling for monthly tickets.) Chapter 330: 330 Disdain Chapter 330: Chapter 330 Disdain Chao Ying also felt a bit surprised, she had just started to have a good impression of Feng Jun, so why did he return so suddenly? Upon seeing Feng Jun and the person in work clothes next to him, she raised her hand and beckoned someone over, That one is he from your Forestry Guesthouse? The one she had summoned wasnt anyone else but the head of the Forestry Bureau, Director Ji. Director Ji, upon seeing her, hurriedly nodded, Yes, thats Xiao Ma from logistics, Feng Wencheng. Do you want me to call him over? You should know that Chaoyangs economy was primarily based on agriculture and forestry. The Director of the Forestry Bureau held immense power, greasy with fat, and Director Jis obliging demeanor was solely because he was facing Mayor Chaos sister. Upon hearing the surname Feng, Chao Ying shook her head, Forget it, I was just asking. The young man next to him is quite handsome. Director Ji cautiously nced at President Chao, somewhat puzzled inside, thinking, dont tell me, after all these years of acquaintance, I hadnt noticed that you had such a taste. Feng Jun was really dragged in by his uncle, Feng Wencheng. If anyone was to me, it was because todays wedding banquet was happening at the Forestry Guesthouse. In Chaoyang County, the Forestry Bureau was one of the top departments, and the guesthouse used for receptions was of high standard. Since Chao Ying herself worked in wood processing, her connection with the Forestry Bureau went without saying, so she chose to hold her daughters wedding there. Just as Feng Jun was about to leave, his uncle arrived. Seeing Zhengyangs car te and that the driver was him, after asking a couple of questions, he pulled Feng Jun to join them for the meal without a second word.
Feng Jun wanted to refuse as well, but Feng Wencheng said, Your second uncle is still working under someone else, you helping the Chao family with the transportation gives him some face too. How can you just leave like that? Feng Jun couldnt argue against him. Despite Master Fengs shy appearance outside, he had to obediently follow his elders instructions when it came to his own family, without a choice. It was also the ethically right thing to do. As per the arrangement of the hosts, there were two separate tables for the drivers, and Feng Jun chose one to sit down, quietly listening to the others chatting. Sitting here were drivers of fancy cars, all with bosses above them. They started chatting, and various secrets and gossip came naturally to them; it was quite interesting to just listen. However, he hadnt been seated for ten minutes, and the dishes had not yet arrived, when Feng Wencheng came over again, Xiao Jun,e with me. Ive arranged for you to join us; sit at a table with our bureaus people. If his nephew was impressive, of course, he wanted to show him off. This time, Feng Jun really did not want to agree. While he should listen to what an elder said, he also had to stand by his own views on suggestions that werent quite appropriate. He replied softly, Theyre all from your unit, why should I join them? Tsk, you kid, Feng Wencheng was keen to show off his nephew and replied in a low, displeased voice, They are influential figures. I want to introduce you to them so you can have some mutual support if somethinges up in the future. Do I need their support? Feng Jun was both amused and annoyed, but he couldnt say that in front of his uncle. So all he could do was respond with a bitter smile, Im not used to dealing with people within the system. Their stale and sycophantic air truly makes me ufortable. If I was begging them for a favor, Id understand, but for a meal, does it matter where I sit? This was not just a polite refusal, but a genuine reflection of his feelings. A few years ago, when he worked in the south, he did indeed put on a brave front in order to achieve his goal of earning money to get married soon, often dealing with those in the system. Deep down, he always felt that he just didnt mesh with bureaucratic types. For instance, lets say a minor official promised to help you with something, said all the right things over dinner, and then it just fell through. If it were a person in society, theyd typically give you an exnation, saying something has changed, and they are really sorry. Those in the system often dont. Rarely do they exin, and if they just say theres been a change, thats considered conscientious. Many will outright ignore past promises, and if you press them, they might even berate you. Did I ever promise you? The reason for this is that they fear their superiors. Without the leaders approval, the promised task cant proceed, but how could they admit to diminishing their own prestige to an outsider? This is just one example. In reality, the mentality of bureaucratic types is different from that of ordinary people. Feng Jun couldnt exactly say that bureaucrats arent principled, just that their principles are different from his.
A few years ago, he had no choice but to try and amodate others. Now to ask him to humble himself again, how could he? Feng Wencheng was both frustrated and amused. Have you really be so skillful, you kid? He wanted to show off his nephew, and of course, he also had his motives. In fact, if he had just said outright, Go eat with them, it might help improve your second uncles situation, Feng Jun would have felt obligated to agree. But he was still holding on to the posture of an elder, too embarrassed to be blunt with his junior, just waiting for the other party to take the initiative, an oue that was predictable.
In fact, Feng Wenchengs way of thinking carried some of the logic typical of people inside the systemEven if I dont say it, cant you figure it out? Feng Jun wasnt unable to figure it out; he just never even considered it. Feng, the man, now associates with even ministerial level leaders; they dont clench their fists and make me guess. After Feng Wencheng attempted to persuade his nephew a couple of times and saw no reaction, he could not manage to humble himself to reveal his true intentions, leaving dejectedly. He had hardly walked a few steps when a young man quickly approached and spoke in a low voice, Mr. Feng, Director Ji is calling you over. The boss of the Forestry Guesthouse was a deputy director in the forestry bureau, and thus Director Ji was even the superior of Feng Wenchengs superior. Director Ji knew Feng Wencheng, so as soon as they met, he asked directly, That young man named Feng Jun, what is he to you? Without hesitation, Feng Wencheng praised his nephew to the skies, taking the opportunity to boast about his nephew in front of the director, why wouldnt he be crystal clear? After he had finished, a young man by Director Jis side spoke up, I just saw you, going over to their table to talk? Feng Wencheng replied with a smile, I was trying to invite him over to the bureaus table for dinner, but he said that table was full of elders and he felt it would be too restrictive. You know how young people are these days I didnt want to force him. Of course, his words glossed over the truth about Feng Jun, yet Chao Bo understood and nodded with a smile, Let him be, then. As soon as Feng Wencheng had left, Director Ji nced at Chao Bo and chuckled, The young man has high standards, looks down on the local yokels from the county, huh? By then, he had a rough understanding of Feng Juns situation and at least wouldnt wildly conjecture about Feng Juns rtionship with Chao Ying, so it was natural for him to deduce why Feng Wenchengs nephew would rather eat with the drivers than sit with people from the bureau. Chao Bo also realized, Feng Jun must havee back after leaving to save his uncle some face.
Of course, he saw right through Feng Wenchengs ulterior motives, and in this respect, he was even sharper than Feng Junbeing born into such a family, figuring out these simple matters barely required thought. However, he was still pleased that the person he fancied hadnt let him down, and so he smiled slightly, Heh, quite proud indeed. Director Ji looked at him, and asked cautiously, Young Master Bo, whos backing him? Heh, Chao Bo chuckled dryly, offering no answer. Seeing his reaction, Director Ji nodded andughed, Hmm, my apologies, I shouldnt have asked that. He believed he had indeed been presumptuous; this was possibly a resource of Mayor Chao, even potentially one belonging to the mayor himself. Casually inquiring about a leaders resources was akin to undercutting him, wasnt it? However, after waiting a moment, he couldnt resist testing the waters, Young Master Bo, Feng Wenchengs job allocation hasnt been resolved yet What do you think? Thats something for you to consider, not me, Chao Bo wouldnt make a statement about this matter, but after a pause, he added, Either way, its always good to offer more prayers, dont you think? Youre right, Young Master Bo, Director Ji agreed with a cheery nod, while internally he made up his mind. You wouldnt think Im so naive as to only care about Feng Wencheng, would you? After all, Ive already asked you, and its you who suggested that I should pray more. One would expect that with Chao Bo, Chao Ying, and Director Ji all favoring Feng Jun, the news would have leaked out after the wedding, turning the former Top Schr of the county town into Chaoyang Countys new legend. But in reality, that wasnt the case at all. Those involved were well aware that once such resources became public knowledge and more people began to capitalize on them, their own opportunities would diminish. So, everyone tacitly kept mum, not making any public derationsjust look at that young man from the Feng Family, hes keeping such a low profile himself.
Meanwhile, Liu Jiagui was called over by Chao Ying and severely scolded. If you cant afford the gas money, you could have told me. Xiao Feng rushed all the way back from Zhengyang, look at the mess youve made! People in the know will say youre stingy, and those who dont would think I, Chao Ying, am bullying my townsfolk!n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om After the meal, Director Ji also called Feng Wencheng over, telling him to write another report as soon as possible. Regarding the job allocation issue, he would try to fight for him, but Wencheng would need to make his own moves as well. Feng Wencheng was actually sharp-witted and eagerly agreed, then tentatively asked, Director, besides that, is there anything else I should do? Director Ji appreciated his understanding and said with a smile, Ask your nephew if he often goes to Beijing. But remember, keep it quiet. Mentioning Beijing was a bluff; what he truly wanted was to signal to Feng Jun through Feng Wenchengs questions: Im helping your uncle with his job, and its all on ount of your face. That very night, Feng Wencheng went to find his brother as he felt there was a need for a serious conversation about the days events. Unfortunately, Feng Jun was again not there; near dinnertime, he had been dragged away by several childhood friends from the street. They had all grown up together, and now that everyone was moving in different directions, they could only meet during the holidays, which was quite rare. Among these friends was a guy nicknamed Snot, who had gone to work in the south and was rumored to be doing quite well. Not to mention anything else, just the Jaeger-LeCoultre Watch on his wrist was worth over a hundred thousand. He looked at Feng Jun and said, Fatty,e develop your career in the south with me. As long as we brothers work together, with your kind of car you could buy two a year.
Chapter 331: No Small Face Chapter 331: Chapter 331: No Small Face Feng Jun didnt expose Snots lieYou dont even recognize my car, and you dare say you buy two a year? Childhood friends should be like this, letting you brag when you want to brag, talk nonsense when you want to talk nonsense, as long as there is no malicious intent, its all forgivable. However, Gazi confronted Snot, saying that if you send Da Pang to the south and things dont work out well, and Zhengyangs foundation is lost, whos going to take the me for that loss? Of course, Snot dared not guarantee anything; he used to be a pushover in the neighborhood, its just that now hes doing okay, he couldnt wait to show offactually, that watch in his hand is a counterfeit. So he said, I invited you out of good will to make money. If you dont want to go, just forget it. Why say anything more? In short, after Feng Jun returned to his hometown, he wanted to bring a few trustworthy brothers out. It was as easy as flipping his hand. Those friends he made in society just couldnt give him that feeling of unconditional trust. On the second day of Chinese New Year, Feng Juns family went back to his maternal grandfathers ce and finally ran into Liu Jiagui. When Liu Jiagui saw Feng Jun, his expression was odd, a mix of anger, confusion, and fear. When they were alone, he finally spoke up, Xiao Jun, it seems like you have some prejudices against me? Feng Jun couldnt even bother to look him in the eye, responding lightly, I, for one, only have prejudices against fakes If you act like youre not a rtive, then youre a fake rtive. I act like Im not a rtive, and you do? Liu Jiagui snickered coldly. His future had been ruined by this young man, so he went all out, Is it awesome to drive a car worth two million? Lying to others saying its just a bit worse than a Santana? Did I lie? Feng Jun nced at him indifferently and then frowned, Two million and two hundred thousandisnt that just a bit different? Hmm its just a matter of a decimal point. Liu Jiagui was so angry he was almost spitting blood, You can afford to drive a two million car but cant fork out ten yuan for a car wash? Thats a strange thing to say, Feng Juns voice rose a bit, How I spend my own money is my business. My parents dont even interfere, so why should you impose on my behalf? Liu Jiagui red at him fiercely and walked away If you cant win the argument, why stay? But Feng Jun didnt want to just let him go like that. People like him who only think of themselves and have no limit to their actions need to be guarded against. So, raising his voice even further, Feng Jun said, Uncle Jiagui, Imying it out here: if you dont know how to advance or retreat, dont me me for not treating my elder like an elder! Liu Jiaguis step halted for a moment, and then he quickened his pace. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om The leisure time always passed swiftly, and in the blink of an eye, it was already the fourth day of New Year. The junior high ssmates from Chaoyang Middle School had nned a reunion for the evening of the fifth day. The organizer was none other than the former ss monitor, Li Xiaobin. The high school ss reunion was not so easy to organize. After all, it was the citys top school and the students were scattered everywhere far and wide, all in the throes of striving hard in their lives. Just thinking about it, Feng Jun knew that if he had not suffered setbacks and had no windfall of good fortune, he would probably be toiling away in the south right now, unable to even make it home, let alone have the mood for a reunion. However, Mou Miao did invite a few ssmates to have a small-scale reunionusing Feng Juns name because his poprity among high school ssmates was not as good as Feng Juns. Mou Miao meant to have it on the evening of the fifth as well, but upon hearing that Feng Jun had ns, he set it for the evening of the sixth. Yet, ns can never keep up with changes. On the morning of the fifth, Feng Jun called Li Xiaobin, telling her he couldnt attend the reunion due to priormitments and would have to leave early If you return to Zhengyang, let Mou Miao give you a ride. Li Xiaobin was very displeased, saying, Isnt this just ying with people? Whats so urgent that you cant even spare a moment of time? In fact, she had another motive for organizing the reunion. She wanted everyone to know she was getting close to Feng Jun. If the ssmates acknowledged this fact, then maybe next, she could improve their rtionship a bit. She must have thought Feng Jun wouldnt want to leave behind a reputation of flirting withoutmitment among his ssmates, right? This was the precious aspect of ssmate rtionships, where in such a closed circle, everyone cared a lot about their reputation. Li Xiaobin wasnt fully confident of her sess, but she still wanted to gain some initiative, just in case the opportunity arose in the future. To try is not guaranteed sess, but without even trying, sess is definitely impossible. Feng Jun couldnt exin too much to her and could only vaguely indicate, I really have something to do, and I need to bring my childhood friend Gazi with me. What was the matter? A call hade from the capital saying that the negotiations in Bei Xinluo were settled, and the ship could set sail soon. You better head to Dengzhou quickly. Such matters, of course, were better sooner thanter. Although Feng Jun wanted to see the ssmates he hadnt seen for many years, there was no question that business came first. Upon hearing that he was leaving, Gazi submitted his resignation at work, rationalizing that since he had just received his paycheck before the New Year, the extra ten or so days he worked could be considered volunteerbor. When the hotel lobby manager learned of this, he specifically called him over and hoped that he would finish the monthotherwise, your work of these eleven days would totally be in vain. In reality, during the New Year period, there was a severe shortage of security staff, and although the hotels upancy rate wasnt high, the restaurant business was booming, and moreover many people would rent hotel rooms to gamble. Those who gambled with money during the festival werent necessarilypulsive gamblers, but since it was gambling, disputes could arise, so having a few security guards on standby at the hotel was a precaution. Gazi felt grateful to the hotel, as finding a rtively stable job was not easy given his dire situation. Although working as a security guard at the hotel paid a bit less, they truly took him in, and one should learn to be thankful. So he exined to the lobby that an old childhood friend of mine in Zhengyang is doing quite well, and wants to take me with him. You might have heard of this person, Feng Jun from the countys number one high school. What, you havent heard of him? Well, okay then, his uncle is Feng Wencheng from the hotels engineering department, you must know about him, right? Of course I know Feng from engineering! The lobby manager expressed his regret: If you are going to make big money, I cant stop you, but I really cant provide you with these eleven days worth of wages, even Feng from engineering cant change that. Its not that I have anything against you, but theres no such precedent, and we cant make that exception. Gazi understood this, calling himself Gazi because he rarely thought too much about things. Once he was set on something, he had to follow through to the end. When he had heard from Feng Jun about being taken care of during the New Year, Gazi had already prepared himself, even going so far as to buy a very cheap twenty-inch suitcase so he could leave at any moment. Gazis parents were also very supportive. They had been neighbors for many years, and they knew very well what kind of kid Feng Jun wascapable and reliable. In the past, he wouldnt include Gazi, but now that he had asked, how could they refuse? Gazis mother even prepared two thousand yuan for him to take, which was not an insubstantial amount for this poor family. Feng Jun directly refused, saying Gazi doesnt need to bring a penny with him. I didnt have the ability to help him in the past, but now If I dare to take him with me, money is not an issue. The two set off on the fifth day of the new year, leaving Chaoyang and driving straight to Zhengyang. As soon as the car entered Funiu, a call reached Gazis mobile from the Forestry Guesthouse, ced by the lobby manager. He politely suggested from his end, concerning your eleven days wages, Ive tried to argue for it. The leaderships thought is, you write something now, a statement dering your financial hardship, needing this money, and then well find a way to adjust the books and squeeze out this amount for you. Gazi expressed his gratitude, saying, Thank you, Manager Wang, but Im already in Funiu. When I return, Ill drop off this written material at the hotel, alright? As he hung up the phone, he couldnt help but share his sentiment with Feng Jun, Ive never realized before how considerate Manager Wang is There really are more good people in this world. Feng Jun nced at him, as if trying to say something, but in the end, he just moved his lips without a word. After all, having a grateful heart in this world wasnt a bad thing. When they reached Zhengyang, it was past five in the afternoon, and Feng Jun drove straight to Peach Blossom Valley. To Feng Juns surprise, even though it was just the fifth day of the new year, both Wang Haifeng and Xu Leigang were already there. Coach Wang proudly imed that his wifes cousin had doubted the profession of fitness coach on the second day of the new year, calling it fancy but worthless, and identally he used a bit too much strength. To avoid his wifes nagging, he had been here since the third day of the new year. Feng Jun introduced his fellow townsman to the two who saw themselves as disciples and, of course, they were polite and weing, even if they found this guy named Lu Xiaoning a bit unsophisticated. Interestingly, Gazi actually recognized Xu Leigang, Youre the one who installed the generator for Uncle Wen Huist year, right? Your build is too distinctive to forget, though have you lost some weight? The vi in Peach Blossom Valley also opened Gazis eyes. Although he lived in a small county town, what young person doesnt surf the inte nowadays? This house must be over ten million, right? Well, he still underestimated it. Forgive him, for if such a house were in Chaoyang, including renovations and furnishings, if they had thend, it would only be around seven or eight hundred thousand. He had already taken into ount the premium value ofnd in Zhengyang City. Since Feng Jun was back, all matters were put on the agenda for discussionthe long Spring Festival holiday was almost over. On the following morning, Master Feng drove straight to Dengzhou, apanied by Gazi. Hearing that he was going to Dengzhou, both Wang Haifeng and Xu Leigang guessed what it was about, each offering eagerly toe along. Honestly speaking, every man harbors the fantasy of a man should traverse the breadth of the earth. It wasnt just Xu Leigang, who had grown up in the military; Wang Haifeng wasnt an exception either. Its in the nature of male animals. But Feng Jun resolutely declined their offer, with a simple reason: keeping an eye on the home front is important too. (Updated to here, calling for monthly votes.) Chapter 332: Overlooked Something (First update to celebrate league leader Immortal Emperor) Chapter 332: Chapter 332: Overlooked Something (First update to celebrate league leader Immortal Emperor) ` Wang Haifeng was somewhat brooding over the fact that he couldnt go to Dengzhou, Fatty, Master Feng is starting to form cliques now. Xu Leigang, however, saw things quite clearly, Theres no party without factions, imperial thinking. When has there not been factionalism? The key is to make a name for oneself. Besides, looking at a room full of Jade do you think the responsibility is small? The key is that there are no thieves in Peach Blossom Valley, Wang Haifeng chuckled dryly. He had been feeling a bit intedtely, especially after he disciplined his wifes cousin this year, making him feel like a Martial World expert as well, I really want to try my hand against the people from Bei Xinluo. People could die, Xu Leigang remarked indifferently, Do you know how many people diedst time when Master Feng went to Myanmar? In the past, he didnt know what had happened to Feng Jun in Myanmar, only that Master Feng had some scrapes on his forehead. It wasnt until before the New Year, when Yuan Zihaos condition made the Yuan Family seriously look into the incident in Myanmar. So Xu Leigang only then found out that Feng Jun had killed over a hundred people in Myanmar before safely extracting himself. That was over a hundred people! Wang Haifengs spirits lifted when he heard this, Ah, there was killing how many? Xu Leigang gave him a look and said indifferently, How many people he killed I definitely cant tell you, but it was very dangerous for sure. He nearly didnt make it back, and they even pursued him across the border. Thats badass, Wang Haifeng said, his heart racing with excitement, Boss Feng is truly a winner at life, living with such passion and vigor. Xu Leigang rolled his eyes. Coming from a military family, he knew too well about these matters, It sounds thrilling, right? But you need to understand you could be the one who dies. If I die, I die. Its not like youre going to live forever. Being alive its about living with passion, Wang Haifeng said as he pointed out the window with a pout, Isnt it annoying to babysit the crows every day? He didnt know that Feng Jun asked them to watch the house, and the Jade was secondary. The main thing to watch was the Spirit Stone that attracted crows. Since Feng Jun left, he hasnt initiated any calls back. On the eighth day of the first lunar month, Li Xiaobin and Mou Miao returned, as the manufacturing of the Boiler Camel Motorcycle needed to continue. The 500,000 yuan Mou Miao had was almost all spent, and they needed Boss Feng to invest more. He did get in touch with Feng Jun, but Feng Jun said, Im dealing with some things in Dengzhou, its not convenient for me to return. How much money do you need? Ill just transfer it to you. Is one million enough? Two dayster, Sheng Tang Construction also started their road repair and building work. Wu Limin personally came to see Feng Jun, saying that it was just after New Year and funds were a bit tight. Could Feng Jun possibly pay part of the advance payment? This time Li Xiaobin got to act like the boss, saying, President Feng isnt here, wait until he returns. Wu Limin wasnt angry. As a qualified second-generation rich kid, he was very aware that fortunes change, so he asked politely: When might President Feng return? Li Xiaobin bluntly said, Im not quite sure about that. Does President Feng need to exin his actions to me, an assistant? Wu Limin, ever so patient, saw her so quick to deflect and smiled, Xiao Bin, no matter how you feel about me, Ive never done anything too outrageous to you, right? Ive always been happy to support you. If you dont want to bring up the past, I wont mention it again either. I just want to tell you, Ive never wronged you. Li Xiaobin indeed didnt want to bring up the past anymore, but since he put it that way, she remembered: Wu Limin was a lot better than most of the clients. Willing to spend money, and generally not forcing people. Of course, Wu Limin had his arrogant moments, but with money at hand, who could say anything? These days, the customer is God. Whether selling Haier refrigerators or night club girls, one must cajole the customers. So she did call Feng Jun after all, but President Feng still didnt say when he would return to Zhengyang. He just asked why she was rushing him and then briskly transferred two million yuan for her to give to Sheng Tang Construction, urging them to start building the houses on top of fixing the roads as soon as possible. In the blink of an eye, it was the fifteenth of the first lunar month. Peach Blossom Valley Scenic Area organized argentern festival, and there were a lot of visitors. Zhang Caixin even called, saying she wanted toe and visit with her sister and discuss this years coboration with Feng Jun. Xu Leigang regretfully said, Sorry, Master Feng is not in Zhengyang. Hes been gone for eight or nine days. Zhang Caixin was not pleased: Where did he go? Ill go find him! Upon hearing her tone, Xu Leigang didnt dare to reveal where Master Feng had gone, and just replied with a wry smile, Then you should contact him directly. Why make it difficult for me? The fact was, however, that Feng Juns mobile phone signal was sporadic, and it was usually not easy to get through. In his heart, Xu Leigang himself was puzzled. Why was Master Feng taking so long in Dengzhou? But some people did know why Feng Jun was taking so long. His brother-inw Yuan Huakun was one of them. Yuan Zihaos health was recovering nicely. On the fifteenth of the first lunar month, he even managed to drink a couple of shots of liquor. ` With both sons by his side, he couldnt help asking about Feng Jun, Has the boat from Dengzhou not been secured yet? Its said to be tough, Yuan Huapeng sighed, Hes a new face, and its not easy to tread that path unless we help him coordinate. The sea around Dengzhou is actually quite deep. Aside from fishing boats, theres also smuggling and the like. Most importantly, both Shinra from the north and south have a certain presence here, and its well-known that these two factions dont get along. For reasons everyone knows but cannot be discussed in detail, its certain that some forces involved in the waterway business have ties not only to Southern Shinra but also to Northern Shinra. Especially Northern Shinra, because the country is rtively poor and their people are easily tempted by silver, they can be easily bought. Once bought, they only recognize their financier and dare to do anything. There was a report before that the naval forces of Northern Shinra actually small speedboats, once used machine guns to strafe Huaxia fishing boats and even detained the fishermen. N?v(el)B\\jnn Seeing the reports, Huaxia citizens were probably baffled at first: What the hell, who gave them the guts? Is that even a question? The ones who instigated them to do it could only be from Huaxia! Lets leave this topic aside for now. In short, if Feng Jun wants to pick up his goods, he needs to hire a boat. If he cant hire the right boatactually, the correct boatthere will be a lot of trouble. In fact, the boat captains themselves know what jobs they can take and what they cant, so Feng Jun was forcefully held back. The correct boat owners, first of all, dont trust this new face very much, and secondly, they also want to jack up the prices, not to mention being influenced by some other factors, which hampered Feng Juns ability to act. Of course, if the Yuan Family were willing to mediate, then it wouldnt be a problem at all. However, Elder Yuan very decisively denied this possibility, We cant get involved in this matter, its arge batch of explosives! He was really very grateful to Feng Jun, but no matter how grateful he was, there had to be a limit. The Yuan Family absolutely could not get involved in this. Mediating for a source of goods was not a big issue, but to get involved in transportationdont even think about it. Not only should it not be considered, but they must also suggest that there be strict inspections on iing ships. Yuan Huapeng sighed regretfully, Had I known it would be like this, I would have let him go to Myanmar again. If he goes to Myanmar again, he will definitely die there, said Yuan Zihao emotionlessly, You know what kind of people are over there, dont you? Yuan Huapeng forced a smile, I just feel like I might have conned him its somewhat embarrassing. Yuan Zihao looked at his younger son and shook his head with a smile, You dont need to feel that way; Master Feng must be aware of the risks of what hes after. Weve already warned him. Therefore, just do what needs to be done. Feng Jun indeed hadnt anticipated howplex maritime trade could be. He had initially thought that the sea was more open and smooth thannd; as long as he got the goods, he could transport them to another dimension without fear of any inspections, moving with ease. But after getting involved in this line of work, he realized it was inappropriate to rashly step into a strange field. He didntin about the Yuan Family, this was his own choice after all, and having such a life experience was also a valuable part of his journey. In the beginning, he was of the mindset to bludgeon a path with money, but after staying a few days in Dengzhou and spending some money, he collected relevant information: to do business on the water, money alone wouldnt work and might even backfire. But he wouldnt go about paying homage to the dock bosses, much as he was sure about dealing with those who operated gold mines but would not associate with themYou dont trust me? I dont trust you either. As for clearing a path by force, that wasnt realistic either. Once a boat was found, it would have to go to sea sooner orter. No matter how powerful one might be onnd, it would be a different story at sea. Even an Innate Expert could only stay suspended in the air briefly and couldnt possibly fly for dozens or hundreds of miles. If he were at that level, he wouldnt need to hire a boat at all; he could just fly over there and pick up the goods, right? He had also considered doing a few small smuggling deals first, gaining trust, and then going for the big ones. But in the end, he gave up on this idea for the same reason: even small smuggling deals are still smuggling, and if his partner made a mistaketer on, dragging him into it, wouldnt it be a huge loss? After nearly twenty days of effort, he finally found an opportunity. A boat owner urgently needed arge sum of money for family issues. He approached the owner directly,ying out ten gold bars: Take me out to sea, and this gold is yours. For those used to the waterway business, giving cash wasnt the best option; gold was what really worked. Why? Because once theres cash ie, people start watching youwhere did this moneye from? But gold is different. It could be imed to be fished out from the sea. Moreover, if things went south, and the boat owner wanted to flee andy low, having gold meant that there was no country he couldnt go to. (First update, congrattions to the Union Leader Immortal Emperor.) Chapter 333: 333: The Yin Spirits Linger (Part 2) Chapter 333: Chapter 333: The Yin Spirits Linger (Part 2) Feng Jun returned to Zhengyang on the twenty-eighth day of the first lunar month, having spent a full twenty-two days in Dengzhou. The transaction was alreadypleted, he had paid for the explosives on the spot with gold. Since he didnt have enough gold on hand, he deliberately stayed in the mobile phone dimension for a few days, using five generators as coteral to borrow a thousand taels of gold from the Tian Family, with the agreement that it would be returned once the ten thousand taels of gold from the Yongyi Dukes Princely Heir were received. Largely because he stayed in Dengzhou for such a long time, umting a certain amount of good karma, the entire transaction process went off without a hitch, and when the shipowner woke up one morning to find several hundred tons of goods missing from his ship, he didnt show any reaction out of the ordinary. The exnation given by Feng Jun was no different from a tant lie; he told the shipowner, I threw all the cargo into the sea. The shipowner definitely wouldnt believe it, not to mention anything else, several hundred tons of goods thrown into the sea overnight, do you have that kind of physical strength? But what did that have to do with him? After all, with no cargo on the ship, the shipowners risk was minimized, and honestly, he wished this wretch had thrown the goods into the sea. During these twenty-two days, Zhang Caixin visited Dengzhou. The distance between Dengzhou and Zhengyang isnt that far, less than a thousand kilometers, just seven or eight hours on the expressway, or even six if you arent afraid of speeding. Feng Jun didnt see her because he was in a great deal of trouble, and moreover, those who traveled the waterways were not so easily provoked. Sister Hong had clout in Zhengyang, but in Dengzhou, she was not sufficient, and he didnt want to drag her into trouble.
Feng Jun arrived back in Zhengyang basically by evening and since the matter was finally settled, he made a reservation at the nursing homes hotel to treat everyone to a meal and drinks on his way back. After arriving at Peach Blossom Valley, he left Gazi in the viWere out drinking, keep an eye on the ce. In these twenty or so days, Gazi had been very much shocked too. Although he was just helping out with odds and ends, he got a real sense of just how wealthy Feng Jun had be. Not joining the banquet? No big deal, he had been living it up every day in Dengzhou, changing all his clothes, getting a new mobile phone, and even getting a fresh haircut. Being able to house-sit for Feng Jun was the greatest trust his childhood friend had ced in him. Hed heard there were quite a few nice things in the house. He took a shower in the vi to wash off the smell of the sea, and emerged energized, staring nkly at the clothes rack in the yard. To tell the truth, Lu Xiaoning didnt like crows, in fact, he didnt like any birdsexcept aquatic ones. Because most birds that fly overnd particrly stink. For instance, people say that having swallows nest in your home means family prosperity, but Lu Xiaoning would never allow swallows to nest in his housethats just too smelly. He didnt understand why Feng would want such a thing in his yard, but it didnt matter. Since Elder Feng wanted it, he supported it. The daylight was already long now, at half-past six, and it wasnt fully dark yet. Everyone had left the vi, leaving him alone, staring nkly at the crows nest. The crow had returned to the nest too but wasnt resting inside it, instead, it stood there, tilting its head to look at him. A gust of wind blew by, and Gazi felt a chill. Zhengyang was several hundred kilometers north of Chaoyang, indeed the spring cold was biting. As he and the bird were locked in a staring contest, the doorbell rang. Lu Xiaoning looked up to see a very beautiful girl pressing the doorbell. He swore he had never seen such a beautiful girl before. Yao Jing, Er Pangs secret crushalready considered the beauty of Chaoyang, also known as the Fairy, and currently an anchor for the county television station, was rumored to be moving to the city station soon. But this Fairy paled inparison to this girl. The key was the girls air truly aloof and proud, like a fairy from the heavens. Lu Xiaoning paused before speaking up, Who are you looking for?
Because he was a bit rushed, his pronunciation carried a Chaoyang ent, sounding a bit like Are you looking for trouble? The girl hesitated before inquiring, Does Feng Jun Master Feng, live here? Lu Xiaoning nodded, Ah, yes but hes not in. You better open the door, the girl spoke evenly, her tone leaving no room for refusal, Its not polite to keep a guest waiting outside the door.
Lu Xiaoning saw the reason in her words but tly refused, Whether you count as a guest, Im not too clear on, I think its best you first give Feng Jun a call. The girl looked him up and down, asking coldly, Are you ordering me around? Who do you think you are? However, before Gazi could respond, she offered a slight smile, I understand now, youre Gazi right? Lu Xiaonings mind went nk for a moment, staring nkly for a while before he murmured lowly, Have I be that famous? Alright, I know youre Master Fengs childhood friend, the girl revealed a slight smile, Lets get acquainted, my name is Zhou Xiaotong, youll soon be familiar with my presence Now open the door. Lu Xiaoning paused again, I thought you were Zhang Caixin sorry, you should still give President Feng a call. During those days in Dengzhou, he and Feng Jun talked about everything, so he knew that Feng Jun was smitten with a beauty named Zhang Caixin, even to the point where it gnawed at him persistently. His voice was low, but Zhou Xiaotong heard him, and she froze abruptly, What did you just say Zhang what Xin? I mistook you for someone else, Lu Xiaoning had already snapped out of his earlier amazement. Now that he had regained his senses, he wouldnt take this girl too seriously anymore, Your height is not right make the call yourself. Your height is not right? Zhou Xiaotong felt like she was about to explode. She was exceedingly confident in her appearance, firmly believing that even without relying on her family background, she could still attract a host of elites to be her admirers. The only thing she wasnt quite satisfied with was her height, at a mere 161.5 cm. There was nothing she could do; the current societal trend equated beauty with height, and it was a measurable standard that couldnt be brushed off with her simply dering herself tall. However, the more angry she felt, the more expressionless her face became, instead lifting her chin in pride and speaking assertively, Have you ever thought about why I would know your name?
It was then that Lu Xiaoning finally came back to his senses and couldnt help but ask, Why? I have no interest in telling you, Zhou Xiaotong answered straightforwardly, unless you tell me who you were talking about just now. Sorry, I cant tell you that, Lu Xiaoning really wanted to tell her the truth. In his twenty-something years of life, his encounters with beautiful women were pathetically few, but he understood very well that Feng Juns matters were the priority. So he spoke rather helplessly, Can you please not make it difficult for me? Just contact President Feng directly. Zhou Xiaotong nced at him, pondered for a moment, and then asked, Where is Feng Jun right now? Lu Xiaoning pursed his lips tightly and shook his head firmly. Zhou Xiaotong was somewhat helpless, so she took out her mobile phone and began to dial. Her original n was to catch Feng Jun by surprise at his home, but now that she was exposed, there was no point in pretending to be mysterious. Feng Jun had just finished ordering dishes and was getting an update on the situation in Zhengyang, when an unknown call came in from a Beijing number. After a thought, he answered, Who is this? Good day, Master Feng, came a lightugh from the other end of the line, Can you guess who I am? That Beijing twang is so strong I can smell it from eight hundred miles away, Feng Jun replied indifferently, Who gave you my number? He didnt have much of a recollection of Zhou Xiaotongs voice, but the ent with its prominent r sounds was instantly recognizable. Do I need someone to give it to me? Zhou Xiaotong spokenguidly, Just look it up with the mobilepany. Feng Jun gave a nonchnt Oh, and since it wasnt a leak by someone else, he didnt dwell on it, Whats the matter?
Zhou Xiaotongs voice remained unhurried, Im in Zhengyang, right at your doorstep. Gazi wont let me in. Where are you? You actually know about Gazi? Feng Juns brows furrowed slightly, but he quickly realizedGazi must have told her himself, right? Thinking he had found the answer, he casually responded, Im out for dinner and wont be back untilte. Find a ce to stay, and we can talk tomorrow about whatever you need. But Zhou Xiaotong didnt agree, Where are you having dinner? Ille to you Damn it, did you just hang up on me again? Feng Jun set down his phone, unwilling to indulge someone elses antics, Where were we? Before anyone could speak, his phone rang againit was Zhou Xiaotong. He hit Reject and then directly added the number to the cklistwhat a nuisance! The meal went on untilte, almost ten oclock, when the four of them staggered back home. Just as they reached the vis gate, two bright headlights switched on nearby, and someone spoke with gritted teeth, Feng Jun! Dont bother me, Feng Jun dismissed with a wave of his hand, slurring slightly, Thats enough for today, we can talk about anything tomorrow. Wang Haifeng also nced in the direction of the headlights, speaking discontentedly, Im warning you, dont shine lights at people. Show some ss! About a secondter, the headlights turned off, and Zhou Xiaotongs voice rose again, Then, tomorrow morning at 8:30? Up to you, Feng Jun answered nonchntly. He had dealt with this woman before and knew there was no need to be courteous, Even if you sleep in your car, its your own business.
Forget it, I might as well go to a club and get a SPA treatment, Zhou Xiaotong respondedzily, Its been exhausting traveling all the way from Dengzhou today. If it were anyone else, the mention of Dengzhou wouldpel them to inquire further, but Feng Jun knew this woman all too well. Engaging with her was like attracting a sticky bur, and even someone with old-money heritage like Yuan Huapeng preferred to keep his distance. So he entered the vi directly, no longer paying any attention to the car. He truly is the destined male lead, a soft sigh came from the car, followed by the headlights turning on and the car slowly moving away.N?v(el)B\\jnn Chapter 334: 334 Gazis Longing (Calling for Monthly Votes with Third Update) Chapter 334: Chapter 334 Gazis Longing (Calling for Monthly Votes with Third Update) The next day was overcast, and Feng Jun got up very earlynot because he couldnt sleep, but because he could faintly hear musicing from outside his window. The music came from the other side of the building; he walked over, drew back the curtains, and was a bit dumbfounded. Square dancing? His vi was right by the roadside. As mentioned earlier, this area has a mountainous terrain; the vis werent especially uniform, and opposite the vis was a forest. Now, in the forest, there was a gathering of about thirty or forty people dancing the square dance. The road in front of his house was just a twone roadway with a bikene and room for emergency avoidance, totaling about ten meters in width. From such a close distance, having people dance the square dance early in the morningno wonder one couldnt sleep well! It was a relief that his bedroom was on the other side, or it would have been even noisier. Feng Jun shook his head helplessly, walked downstairs, and found that Gazi and Li Xiaobin were already up. Li Xiaobin was in the kitchen making breakfast, while Gazi was sweeping the yard. Wu Ya was standing on its nest, staring nkly at the crowd opposite, appearing to be in deep thought. Xu Leigang was on guard duty, but Fatty Xu had already left early in the morning to attend to his Little Princess. Wang Haifeng didnt get upte either; he was out of his room and washing up by seven oclock sharp.
At a quarter past seven, everyone sat down together for breakfast, and Feng Jun brought up the question, Isnt the square dance supposed to be near the White Pagoda? Who knows what got into them? Wang Haifeng shook his head, clearly exasperated, The ground opposite isnt paved or t; only the devil knows what made them decide to dance there. Feng Jun frowned, How long has this square dance been going on? Wang Haifeng furrowed his brows and thought for a moment, Around the eighth or ninth, just when you left for Dengzhou, people started dancing here. At first there werent many people, just seven or eight, Li Xiaobin added, They were walking their dogs, and since those dogs liked to be nearby, they tied up their dogs and then started to dance. Now, the number of people has just been increasing. Walking dogs Feng Juns mouth twitched slightly, his expression odd, and after a pause, he spoke, I didnt seem to see many dogs just now. Lao Xu gave the property management a piece of his mind, even went as far as breaking a leash after one dog nearly bit Xiao Bin, Wang Haifeng spoke nonchntly, You have enough on your te, so we didnt tell you. Now, those dog walkers basically just walk their dogs by and dont dare to tie them up nearby. Feng Jun was taken aback and then gestured toward the other side, But now, theyre really disturbing the peace Lei Gang hasnt reacted to this? He reacted, but it was no use, Wang Haifeng sighed, With so many dancers, the main sufferers are just our household The property management just said that the homeowners need to negotiate amongst themselves. The reasoning of the property management, as hard as it was to say, wasnt just an excuse; although there were quite a few vis nearby, Xu Leigangs was indeed the one most affected, the others were much less so. Negotiate amongst themselves? Feng Juns brows knitted together slightly, Then who owns the plot ofnd opposite us? Thatnd belongs to the development zone, Li Xiaobin was quite familiar with these matters. Not to mention anything else, but she, who feared dogs the most, also worried the most, Its not developed yet, so when people stand there dancing, its hard for others to intervene. Isnt that simple? Gazi couldnt hold back any longer. Coming from a county town, he was all too familiar with handling such issues, Lets just dig the whole ce into pits, let them dance then Itsnd that nobody looks after anyway. Bro, you really have some ideas, Wang Haifeng nced at him, nodding in approval, Good thinking! He asionally came up with simr ideas, but as a kid who grew up in a big city, he instinctively considered a lot. He genuinely admired the other party for daring to think and act. What are you guys talking about, sounds lively? Just then, Xu Leigang walked in. After Fatty Xus arrival, Gazis suggestion immediately escted into a discussion of its practicality. Xu Leigang had also considered the option of sabotaging the dance area but having grown up here, there were things he couldnt take too farafter all, this area was under the jurisdiction of the managementmittee, and there were still many living elders around. Even though his mother was still alive, he had to give some people face.
After some thought, Xu Leigang finally nodded, Ive protested several times already. Since they dont respect me, we dont need to think too much about it either. Once weve dug the pits, well just fill them with concrete. This was even more ruthless, as pits filled with concrete would be difficult and costly to clean up. Of course, pouring concrete would also cost quite a bit, but was Feng Juncking that amount of money?n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om However, Feng Jun prided himself on being a reasonable man and still raised a question, We are in a scenic area, wouldnt pouring concrete randomly be suspected of destroying greenery?
So what if it destroys it, Wang Haifeng spoke indifferently, If the property managementpany cant handle them, why should they interfere with us? Hearing this, Xu Leigang reluctantly twisted his mouthit was after all the ce where he grew up. Hai Fengs approach was a bit inconsiderate, but those people on the other side were indeed quite annoying. Forget it, Feng Jun decided, If we go about it this way, the property management might stop us halfway. Yeah, Xu Leigang nodded, The property management is essentially themittees people. You stir up cement can they really ignore it? Master Feng has considered it more thoroughly. Unexpectedly, Master Feng immediately followed up with, Today, Hai Feng is going to find some people. Dont dig the hole too deep, remember to pour some water in it Having settled on this, Li Xiaobin went to wash dishes and tidy up the house, while Feng Jun checked on the progress of Xu Leigang and Wang Haifeng, then beckoned Gazi upstairs, Are you ready? Gazi already knew that Feng Jun nned to pass on a set of skills to him. It wasnt convenient before while in Dengzhou, but now that he hade to Zhengyang, he could start his cultivation. Most importantly, Brother Jun had said that if he cultivated this technique well, it couldpletely cure his epilepsy. He trusted Brother Jun almost blindly. Since he was young, Brother Jun had always looked out for him. As he grew older, Brother Jun was a genius in his studies and eventually left his hometown to make a living. Brother Jun had a tough time in thest couple of years, which Lu Xiaoning also knew, but in his eyes, it was far from a failure. Its normal for people and goods to be valued away from their hometowns, and an adaptation process is quite normal. As for Feng Juns triumphant return hometer on, that was even more normalit shouldve been the rhythm all along. So he believed that if Brother Jun said he could cure epilepsy, then he surely couldmaybe not 100%, but there was a 99% chance. Hearing Feng Jun ask this, he suppressed the joy in his heart and nodded, Im ready.
Feng Jun thought for a moment, then cautioned him again, After youve cultivated my Dharma, we are brothers, lets not talk about master and disciple, but you must keep the secret and not disclose itdo you understand? Lu Xiaoning nodded without hesitation, You can rest assured, Brother Jun. You tell me to be your disciple, isnt this just the way of the Martial World? Feng Jun chuckled, Id forgotten, this guy loves martial arts novels even more than me. Gazis aptitude was slightly worse than Wang Haifeng and Xu Leigang, and Feng Jun didnt help him develop his qi sensation. He had simply given him a Cultivation Technique Manual with twenty-seven diagramsidentical to the one given to Wang Haifeng, and also advised him tomunicate more with Coach Wang. Then, he handed him half a Body Tempering Pill to consume. It wasnt that Feng Jun was ying favorites, but rather that the meningitis Gazi had contracted indeed caused damage to his head. He had to first use the Body Tempering Pill to expand his meridians and make the necessary repairs. However, Feng Jun really hadnt expected that after consuming the Body Tempering Pill, Gazi would cry out in extreme agony. He had thought that Gazi, being a bit younger than himself, wouldnt experience too much pain during body tempering. And from what he knew of Gazi, he understood that the boy was quite resilient and cared about his face; he shouldnt have had such a strong reaction. Perhapshis pain nerves are more sensitive? Feng Jun guessed, then watched Gazi for a moment, ensuring that he wouldnt pass out from the pain before he leisurely left the room. Then, he saw Li Xiaobin, who was looking at him with a very strange expression. She hesitated for a moment, then mustered the courage to ask, Is Gazi learning martial arts from you, too? Even though Xu Leigang and Wang Haifeng were tight-lipped, everyone lived and ate together, and over time, Li Xiaobin naturally knew that the two were studying martial arts with their junior high ssmate. Since no one told her, she hadnt asked. Now that she saw Lu Xiaoning also cultivating, she couldnt help it anymore.
No, Im treating his illness, Feng Jun shook his head, then added, But I will teach him martial arts. Li Xiaobin sighed and looked at him sorrowfully, Boss Feng, hes just a junior from your elementary school, and we were ssmates. Would you rather teach him and not me? She knew Gazi from Chaoyangits been mentioned before that Gazi was Feng Juns shadow, and virtually all of Feng Juns ssmates knew him. Hearing this, Feng Jun was somewhat speechless. Please, I brought you out of that kind of ce and offered you a well-paid job, havent I already honored our ssmate rtionship? And truth to tell, she held a slightly lower ce in his heart than Gazishe was a sweet memory of an adolescent crush, while Gazi was a brother with whom he had fought and taken beatings. Of course, if the conditions allowed, Feng Jun would also like to recall the sentiments of youth. So after pondering for a moment, he smiled and asked, Martial arts training is very hard. Can you, a girl endure the hardship? Turns out, Li Xiaobin really hadnt nned on enduring hardship. It wasnt that she couldnt stand it, but most girls dont have the same inclination toward violence as boys do. Men speak of conquering the world, while most women talk about winning over men. So she answered with a smile, You should have said that sooner. I thought you were prejudiced against me. No prejudice, just a little regret, Feng Jun smiled, You were our ss leader, how could I bear any prejudice? Wouldnt our ssmates tear me apart? Sure enough, with thatment, he diverted Li Xiaobins thoughts, leading her to talk about the uing reunion of their fifth-grade ss. (Three chapters in, tirelessly summoning for monthly tickets.) Chapter 333: The Yin Spirits Linger (Part 2) Chapter 333: Chapter 333: The Yin Spirits Linger (Part 2) Feng Jun returned to Zhengyang on the twenty-eighth day of the first lunar month, having spent a full twenty-two days in Dengzhou. The transaction was alreadypleted, he had paid for the explosives on the spot with gold. Since he didnt have enough gold on hand, he deliberately stayed in the mobile phone dimension for a few days, using five generators as coteral to borrow a thousand taels of gold from the Tian Family, with the agreement that it would be returned once the ten thousand taels of gold from the Yongyi Dukes Princely Heir were received. Largely because he stayed in Dengzhou for such a long time, umting a certain amount of good karma, the entire transaction process went off without a hitch, and when the shipowner woke up one morning to find several hundred tons of goods missing from his ship, he didnt show any reaction out of the ordinary. The exnation given by Feng Jun was no different from a tant lie; he told the shipowner, I threw all the cargo into the sea. The shipowner definitely wouldnt believe it, not to mention anything else, several hundred tons of goods thrown into the sea overnight, do you have that kind of physical strength? But what did that have to do with him? After all, with no cargo on the ship, the shipowners risk was minimized, and honestly, he wished this wretch had thrown the goods into the sea. During these twenty-two days, Zhang Caixin visited Dengzhou. The distance between Dengzhou and Zhengyang isnt that far, less than a thousand kilometers, just seven or eight hours on the expressway, or even six if you arent afraid of speeding. Feng Jun didnt see her because he was in a great deal of trouble, and moreover, those who traveled the waterways were not so easily provoked. Sister Hong had clout in Zhengyang, but in Dengzhou, she was not sufficient, and he didnt want to drag her into trouble. Feng Jun arrived back in Zhengyang basically by evening and since the matter was finally settled, he made a reservation at the nursing homes hotel to treat everyone to a meal and drinks on his way back. After arriving at Peach Blossom Valley, he left Gazi in the viWere out drinking, keep an eye on the ce. In these twenty or so days, Gazi had been very much shocked too. Although he was just helping out with odds and ends, he got a real sense of just how wealthy Feng Jun had be. Not joining the banquet? No big deal, he had been living it up every day in Dengzhou, changing all his clothes, getting a new mobile phone, and even getting a fresh haircut. Being able to house-sit for Feng Jun was the greatest trust his childhood friend had ced in him. Hed heard there were quite a few nice things in the house. He took a shower in the vi to wash off the smell of the sea, and emerged energized, staring nkly at the clothes rack in the yard. To tell the truth, Lu Xiaoning didnt like crows, in fact, he didnt like any birdsexcept aquatic ones. Because most birds that fly overnd particrly stink. For instance, people say that having swallows nest in your home means family prosperity, but Lu Xiaoning would never allow swallows to nest in his housethats just too smelly. He didnt understand why Feng would want such a thing in his yard, but it didnt matter. Since Elder Feng wanted it, he supported it. The daylight was already long now, at half-past six, and it wasnt fully dark yet. Everyone had left the vi, leaving him alone, staring nkly at the crows nest. The crow had returned to the nest too but wasnt resting inside it, instead, it stood there, tilting its head to look at him. A gust of wind blew by, and Gazi felt a chill. Zhengyang was several hundred kilometers north of Chaoyang, indeed the spring cold was biting. As he and the bird were locked in a staring contest, the doorbell rang. Lu Xiaoning looked up to see a very beautiful girl pressing the doorbell. He swore he had never seen such a beautiful girl before. Yao Jing, Er Pangs secret crushalready considered the beauty of Chaoyang, also known as the Fairy, and currently an anchor for the county television station, was rumored to be moving to the city station soon. But this Fairy paled inparison to this girl. The key was the girls air truly aloof and proud, like a fairy from the heavens. Lu Xiaoning paused before speaking up, Who are you looking for? Because he was a bit rushed, his pronunciation carried a Chaoyang ent, sounding a bit like Are you looking for trouble? The girl hesitated before inquiring, Does Feng Jun Master Feng, live here? Lu Xiaoning nodded, Ah, yes but hes not in. You better open the door, the girl spoke evenly, her tone leaving no room for refusal, Its not polite to keep a guest waiting outside the door. Lu Xiaoning saw the reason in her words but tly refused, Whether you count as a guest, Im not too clear on, I think its best you first give Feng Jun a call. The girl looked him up and down, asking coldly, Are you ordering me around? Who do you think you are? However, before Gazi could respond, she offered a slight smile, I understand now, youre Gazi right? Lu Xiaonings mind went nk for a moment, staring nkly for a while before he murmured lowly, Have I be that famous? Alright, I know youre Master Fengs childhood friend, the girl revealed a slight smile, Lets get acquainted, my name is Zhou Xiaotong, youll soon be familiar with my presence Now open the door. Lu Xiaoning paused again, I thought you were Zhang Caixin sorry, you should still give President Feng a call. During those days in Dengzhou, he and Feng Jun talked about everything, so he knew that Feng Jun was smitten with a beauty named Zhang Caixin, even to the point where it gnawed at him persistently. His voice was low, but Zhou Xiaotong heard him, and she froze abruptly, What did you just say Zhang what Xin? I mistook you for someone else, Lu Xiaoning had already snapped out of his earlier amazement. Now that he had regained his senses, he wouldnt take this girl too seriously anymore, Your height is not right make the call yourself. Your height is not right? Zhou Xiaotong felt like she was about to explode. She was exceedingly confident in her appearance, firmly believing that even without relying on her family background, she could still attract a host of elites to be her admirers. The only thing she wasnt quite satisfied with was her height, at a mere 161.5 cm. There was nothing she could do; the current societal trend equated beauty with height, and it was a measurable standard that couldnt be brushed off with her simply dering herself tall. However, the more angry she felt, the more expressionless her face became, instead lifting her chin in pride and speaking assertively, Have you ever thought about why I would know your name? N?v(el)B\\jnn It was then that Lu Xiaoning finally came back to his senses and couldnt help but ask, Why? I have no interest in telling you, Zhou Xiaotong answered straightforwardly, unless you tell me who you were talking about just now. Sorry, I cant tell you that, Lu Xiaoning really wanted to tell her the truth. In his twenty-something years of life, his encounters with beautiful women were pathetically few, but he understood very well that Feng Juns matters were the priority. So he spoke rather helplessly, Can you please not make it difficult for me? Just contact President Feng directly. Zhou Xiaotong nced at him, pondered for a moment, and then asked, Where is Feng Jun right now? Lu Xiaoning pursed his lips tightly and shook his head firmly. Zhou Xiaotong was somewhat helpless, so she took out her mobile phone and began to dial. Her original n was to catch Feng Jun by surprise at his home, but now that she was exposed, there was no point in pretending to be mysterious. Feng Jun had just finished ordering dishes and was getting an update on the situation in Zhengyang, when an unknown call came in from a Beijing number. After a thought, he answered, Who is this? Good day, Master Feng, came a lightugh from the other end of the line, Can you guess who I am? That Beijing twang is so strong I can smell it from eight hundred miles away, Feng Jun replied indifferently, Who gave you my number? He didnt have much of a recollection of Zhou Xiaotongs voice, but the ent with its prominent r sounds was instantly recognizable. Do I need someone to give it to me? Zhou Xiaotong spokenguidly, Just look it up with the mobilepany. Feng Jun gave a nonchnt Oh, and since it wasnt a leak by someone else, he didnt dwell on it, Whats the matter? Zhou Xiaotongs voice remained unhurried, Im in Zhengyang, right at your doorstep. Gazi wont let me in. Where are you? You actually know about Gazi? Feng Juns brows furrowed slightly, but he quickly realizedGazi must have told her himself, right? Thinking he had found the answer, he casually responded, Im out for dinner and wont be back untilte. Find a ce to stay, and we can talk tomorrow about whatever you need. But Zhou Xiaotong didnt agree, Where are you having dinner? Ille to you Damn it, did you just hang up on me again? Feng Jun set down his phone, unwilling to indulge someone elses antics, Where were we? Before anyone could speak, his phone rang againit was Zhou Xiaotong. He hit Reject and then directly added the number to the cklistwhat a nuisance! The meal went on untilte, almost ten oclock, when the four of them staggered back home. Just as they reached the vis gate, two bright headlights switched on nearby, and someone spoke with gritted teeth, Feng Jun! Dont bother me, Feng Jun dismissed with a wave of his hand, slurring slightly, Thats enough for today, we can talk about anything tomorrow. Wang Haifeng also nced in the direction of the headlights, speaking discontentedly, Im warning you, dont shine lights at people. Show some ss! About a secondter, the headlights turned off, and Zhou Xiaotongs voice rose again, Then, tomorrow morning at 8:30? Up to you, Feng Jun answered nonchntly. He had dealt with this woman before and knew there was no need to be courteous, Even if you sleep in your car, its your own business. Forget it, I might as well go to a club and get a SPA treatment, Zhou Xiaotong respondedzily, Its been exhausting traveling all the way from Dengzhou today. If it were anyone else, the mention of Dengzhou wouldpel them to inquire further, but Feng Jun knew this woman all too well. Engaging with her was like attracting a sticky bur, and even someone with old-money heritage like Yuan Huapeng preferred to keep his distance. So he entered the vi directly, no longer paying any attention to the car. He truly is the destined male lead, a soft sigh came from the car, followed by the headlights turning on and the car slowly moving away. Chapter 335: 335: Dont Hit on Me Chapter 335: Chapter 335: Dont Hit on MeN?v(el)B\\jnn The junior high school ssmates gathering on the fifth day of Chinese New Year, Feng Jun didnt attend, but the long-missing ss leader showed up, still attracting quite a number of ssmates. Her beauty remained just as it was in those days, and she was very generous in spending, causing many boys to be infatuated. Feng Jun saw a lot of these updates in the WeChat group, including a flood of photos, videos, and social media posts. However, since Li Xiaobin was willing to talk, he was also willing to listen a bit more. As they were speaking, a horn sounded from outside. Feng Jun went out to see and found an Audi A8 with a Zhengyang logo parked at the gate. The visitor was Zhou Xiaotong. After entering the yard, she first went to the clothes rack and took an interested look at the birds nest on it, So low a birds nest Master Feng truly is a man of great ability. Feng Jun nced at the crow perched on the tree, Just a silly bird. What brings you to Zhengyang? Of course, Im here for you. I chased you all the way from Dengzhou, Zhou Xiaotong gave him a look, then lifted her chin slightly, Arent you going to invite me inside your house to sit? Feng Juns eyes shifted, What do you think about the air in the yard? Definitely better than in the capital, Zhou Xiaotong replied nonchntly, But surely you wont make me stand in the yard and chat, right?
Cant detect anything unusual? That saves me five energy points, Feng Jun thought with a smile, Isnt it quite nice to speak in the yard? Hmm, its a bit inconvenient inside the house. Zhou Xiaotong paused for a moment, faintly hearing screamsing from inside the house. She looked at him skeptically, then asked thoughtfully, You havent set up a private court here, have you? Feng Jun looked at her andughed, hisugh bearing a somewhat sinister undertone, Thats why I said, dont let me bump into you outside of the capital. Such tricks were useless on Zhou Xiaotong. She spoke with indifference, Dont joke. We both know very well youre not that kind of person Dont you want to know why I came looking for you? Youre a bit scared after all! Feng Jun could sense her unease, so he replied casually, If you dont tell me, I definitely wont ask. Zhou Xiaotong turned to him, looking for a while before saying, I went to Chaoyang a while ago. Hmm? Feng Jun narrowed his eyes and gave her a cold look, a trace of chill shing in his eyes, And then what? Then, I said I was your fan, Zhou Xiaotong said with a smile, watching him, and that I was pursuing you, wanting to marry you. Your folks were really warm to me Turns out you were quite chubby as a child? Feng Juns expression darkened, and he emitted an extremely dangerous aura as he spoke coldly, I feel I need to make it clear to you, if you provoke me, I might not take it very seriously, but doing so, you might hurt my parents If ever therees a day when I have to take action against you, nobody will be able to stop me. He knew that Zhou Xiaotongs interaction with his parents was certainly not well-intentioned. When they were in the capital, she had tried to threaten him by harassing his parents. He couldnt tolerate such provocation. In fact, even if she didnt use his parents as a threat, just the fact that she visited the elderly and gave them an impression that she wanted to marry into the Feng family was already a very bad thing. Feng Jun understood his parents well. Even though they were involved in a small business, his father was actually quite shrewd, and his mother was a cultureddy from a schrly family. Neither of them rushed him to get married, yet both harbored hopes in their hearts. Was Zhou Xiaotongs image good? To most people, she was definitely worthy of the word perfect, not to mention her looks, but her elegant demeanor alone sufficed. Without uttering a word, her sheer presence exuded an air of affluence. If one didnt know about her decadent private life, everyone would think she was a daughter-inw difficult to find even with antern. Feng Jun didnt want his parents to face disappointment after harboring hopesplot twists were fine on social media, even enjoyable to watch, but he absolutely couldnt tolerate them happening in his parents lives. His murderous intent was so undisguised that Zhou Xiaotong couldnt help but shudder, I say, Master Feng, I was just trying to get on the good side of your parents. Youre really thinking too much. Feng Jun lit a cigarette and spoke leisurely, You can joke, but Im not just talking Actually, I really am not used to making threats. I know, youre used to taking action, Zhou Xiaotong nced at him, speaking somewhat cautiously, Just like in Myanmar, killing is no issue for you You dont really want to kill me, do you?
Feng Jun took a deep drag on his cigarette, Who knows? By the way how did you find out about Myanmar? Alright, no more jokes, Zhou Xiaotong straightened her expression and spoke, Your martial skills surprised me, so I inquired about you. Now, I want you to take on two apprentices. Feng Jun instinctively wanted to shake his head: Asking me to ept disciples, who do you think you are? Yet, in the end, he changed his response, Are you sure you can afford my sry?
Im not sure, Zhou Xiaotong shook her head, disying not a shred of embarrassment, but you can tell me anyway. Feng Jun smiled faintly, One apprentice, ten million tons of TNT I dont guarantee theyll seed. Of course, this was a lion opening its mouth wide, but if it were any lower than this standard, he truly wouldnt be interested in teaching. ording to the conditions he had previously set, one Body Tempering Pill was worth one hundred tons of ZHA explosivesstrictly speaking, it was the right to purchase one hundred tons of ZHA explosives. So, did teaching a student require a thousand Body Tempering Pills? No, it didnt. However, thats not how the calctions work. Once his Cultivation Technique and ideas spread out, how many people could be trained? Zhou Xiaotong had wealth and power, the capacity to spread these things far and wide. A hundred thousand tons? Zhou Xiaotong looked at him in astonishment, Youre not thinking of getting a nuclear bomb, are you? Feng Jun nced at her with disdain, You cant even get a nuclear bomb, and you want to court me? Without the strength, dont bother collecting stamps. Were all adults here; its okay to speak the truth directly, no need to beat around the bush. Zhou Xiaotong blinked and then paused, followed by a chuckle, So, youve set the threshold on purpose? Feng Jun didnt pay attention to her words, but instead turned his head to nce at the vi, listening for Gazis crieshad the pain lessened somewhat? Zhou Xiaotong straightened her expression and spoke earnestly, Alright, no more jokes, I want to get at least two Foundation Establishment Pills and two Body Tempering Pills from you This is my bottom line, name your price. Feng Jun looked at her expressionlessly, the meaning in his eyes was clear: Tell me your bottom line? What does your bottom line have to do with me?
Zhou Xiaotong was also a strong-willed person, directly ignoring the message in his eyes, and continued on her own, Initially, when I was in Beijing, I was just curious about the pills in your hand, and I wanted to collect some Sure enough, she was a woman with a collecting habit who didnt even think about what to do with the things she collected before acting on it, and she spoke about it as if she werepletely justified, without a hint of embarrassment. Feng Jun wasnt interested in making a statement; got something to say? Go right ahead, but when ites to my matters, you dont get to call the shots. However, during the subsequent investigation, I found out that someone visited Yuan Zihao, and in that family, there was also a vegetative person whos been paralyzed for five years As she said this, she turned her head to nce at Feng Jun, Dont you want to know who it is? Anyone who managed to find Yuan Zihaos door must be no ordinary person. Feng Jun answered nonchntly, To be honest, Im not the least bit interested in knowing. The world is full of vegetative patients, what I want to know is how much longer do you n to talk here? Youre really dull, Zhou Xiaotong said with a thick skin, not caring about his hint to leave, ording to my analysis, the Yuan Family must have leaked your information, but I dont think they intend to get involved. Feng Jun nodded slightly, At least youre smart. It would bepletely normal for the Yuan Family to leak his information. In this information age, if someone really wanted to snoop around, there is nothing that cant be discovered. Even if the Yuan Family kept it a secret, people could simply check the mobile phone call records of the Yuan siblings and easily find him. So, it didnt make much sense for the Yuan Family to hide his information. What was sensible was to refuse to get involved in this matter, showing that they knew their ce. Apparently, my assertiveness previously made a deep impression on the Yuan Family! Feng Jun thought to himself, it seemed that moving forward, he couldnt be too amodating when taking action, or else it would easily attract more trouble. Zhou Xiaotong continued to speak, After learning this information, I started thinking, maybe I could ask you to treat this person
But then I gave it some more thought, youre too proud, it would be difficult to ask you to take action, so I stepped back and decided to buy the pills from you instead. I really do respect you, dont I? Feng Jun looked at her with a strange expression, Dont talk about respect or disrespect, I just want you to give me one reason why you think I would agree to your request Just one reason will do. Zhou Xiaotong smiled faintly and spoke softly, Lets not say those irritating words, do you know who I want you to treat? Feng Jun shook his head decisively, I dont know, and Im not interested in finding out. Thats too much, Zhou Xiaotong looked at him helplessly, We had agreed not to get upset! Im really not upset, Feng Jun said indifferently, Maybe youre talking about some big shot, but what does that have to do with me? I work hard, pay taxes by the book, and have no need to suck up to those big shots. Zhou Xiaotong was at a loss for words. Indeed, this man was not part of the system, and he was quite wealthy. As long as he didntmit any crimes, even the biggest shot couldnt just dispose of him on a whim. Moreover, this man knew real kung fu and wouldnt hesitate to kill when pushed to extremes. The incident in Myanmar had proved his ruthlessness. In fact, if it were someone else, those hundreds of lives lost in Myanmar could have made for a good leverage, at least a decent point of ckmail, but Zhou Xiaotong didnt want to take that risk. If the public doesnt raise it, officials wont investigate it. Since Myanmar hadnt reacted and just sent people to retaliate within their borders, anyone who used that incident against Feng Jun would be making it personal. This Feng Jun really wasnt easy to deal with. Chapter 336: 336: Unexpected Maneuver Chapter 336: Chapter 336: Unexpected Maneuver Zhou Xiaotong was so stumped that she couldnt speak for a while, and it was only after a long pause that she sullenly said, Reason? Fine, I made a special trip to your hometown to please your parents and got someone to approve the building addition permit for your familys house Is that a good reason? Building addition? Feng Jun blinked, surprised, and said, Youve taken care of this? He knew all too well how difficult that matter was: the dispute over his familys house went back thirty or forty years, from grandpa to dad, starting with unclear property rights. After winning thewsuit, the issue was enforcement; eventually, the county wanted to develop the area uniformly, and there were too manyplications involved. One could say that Feng Jun had heard about this problem countless times since childhood, and it had be a constant worry for both his parents and his uncle. Strictly speaking, resolving this issue wouldnt significantly increase the Feng familys wealthat least in Feng Juns current view, just three or four hundred thousand, is that even considered money? But before he found his fortune, that was indeed a significant sum. This year, when he went home for the New Year, his family didnt mention it, and in fact, Feng Jun had already let go. The issue didnt just involve the Feng family, and if he were to handle it, the difficulty would be no less significant. Spending a bit of money was nothing; the key was the involved rtionships, which couldnt be measured in mary terms. Thats why he had already given up on dealing with the issue in his heart, at least until there was an appropriate opportunity to intervene. As the saying goes, if money can solve a problem, then it isnt a problem. To him now, that sum of money was affordable even at a loss. But Feng Jun was also aware that while he could approach the matter with detachment, for his parents and uncle, there was nothing more important than this issuemoney was only one aspect; more importantly, they had relieved their frustrations.
For the sake of histe grandfather and even great-grandfather, they had fulfilled a promise. The elderly are often nostalgic; for example, Feng Jun could now easily buy his parents a vi or arge storefront for them to runmoney really wasnt the issue. But would they be happy? Leaving behind their neighbors and familiar living environment, could they adapt? The most crucial thing was, he had already achieved sess in his career, so his parents didnt need to worry about his future anymore. With that burden gone, they truly could live their remaining years however they wanted. What Feng Jun wanted was to make them happy and let them take pride in their sonthats what a child should do. But he really hadnt expected that Zhou Xiaotong would actually take care of this matter Seeing his surprised expression, Zhou Xiaotong couldnt help butugh, full of pride as she said, Is that a good reason? Feng Jun pondered for a moment, furrowed his brows, and asked doubtfully, They havent called to tell me about it. They dont know it was me who did it, Zhou Xiaotong replied straightforwardly. I had someone send a message to Yunyuan City, asking them to properly handle the nning for the Chaoyang Old City District, specifically pointing out your house otherwise, some projects wouldnt go smoothly. Feng Jun blinked and started to realize, So my parents dont know it was thanks to you? If Zhou Xiaotong hadnt boasted to his parents about it, it wouldnt be strange that he hadnt received a call from them. The Feng family had been concerned about this issue for decades. It was normal to keep dragging on, but for it to suddenly start making progress was also normal. This was certainly good news, but for Feng Wenhui and Zhang Junyi, with their son making his own way outside, whether the home situation was discussed sooner orter didnt matter to them. Why should I let them know? Zhou Xiaotong smiled as she looked at him. As long as you understand in your heart, thats enough isnt it? Feng Jun gave a wry smile and nodded. Being a man of principle, he had to admit, this was indeed a favor. Though not arge favor when converted to moneyjust three or four hundred thousand, to be split between Feng Wenhui and his brother Feng Wenchengit wasnt insignificant either; it mattered most that his parents were happy. Most importantly, the favor Zhou Xiaotong gave was done quietly, so his parents would still believe it was the result of their efforts. That sense of triumphant relief was what could bring them the most happiness. Feng Jun had to admit that Zhou Xiaotong really hit him where it hurt. Cunning folk in the capital are plenty, and this sort of maneuver and tactic is seriously impressive.
As long as he intended to be a man of principle, he had to acknowledge this debt. Of course, if he chose not to be such a man, no one couldpel him, but that went against his nature. When he nodded, Zhou Xiaotong couldnt help feeling a sense of triumph: Just as I thought, who can escape from the palm of my hand? You seek neither fame nor profit, so isnt a clear conscience what you desire?
Naturally, she also understood the principle of moderation, and seeing that he didnt react, she couldnt help but smile slightly, This was just a gesture of my heart, you dont have to take it too seriously. Enough, Feng Jun cut her off from continuing. This woman was really terrifying, too adept at reading peoples minds. To collect such people in Beijing, having a good family background alone isnt enough; personal shorings are not an option. So he spoke with displeasure, I can help you out this one time, and only once Are you sure its now? Zhou Xiaotong nodded with a smile, Of course, right now, Im absolutely certain. I suggest you consider it seriously, Feng Jun nced at her coldly, now truly recognizing the persistency of this woman, so he had to seriously warn the other. Dont think that just because I help you once means there will be a second time, thats impossible Dont be overconfident. Zhou Xiaotongs expression slightly changed, indeed, this was what she had thought, she believed she had found his weaknesssince he cared about his parents, if she could persuade him to help out once, she could do it a second time. However, much to her regret, she was smart, but Feng Jun wasnt foolish either, and he directly issued a stern warning. At this moment, Zhou Xiaotongs adaptability came into y, after a slight pause, she decisively changed her mind, Okay, I take back what I just said Ill hold onto that one opportunity for now. Feng Jun gave her a look, half smiling, A man who doesnt keep his word is worthless, you really turn around quickly.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om Now he was starting to have some regrets; Zhou Xiaotong was not your average difficult problem, if he could repay the favor, aiding in treating another person wasnt uneptable, certainly better than hering up with even weirder conditions. It is said that women and small-minded men are difficult to sustain,'' Zhou Xiaotong didnt feel ashamed, instead she was proudly self-deprecating, Im a woman, I cant say I have the right to go back on my word, but changing my mind before any oue has formed, thats nothing, right?
Feng Jun gave her a thumbs-up, Truly, I admire you. Theres no need to provoke me, it wont work, Zhou Xiaotong shook her head dismissively, not the least bit embarrassed. The next moment, she looked at Feng Jun oddly, Ha, having regrets? Regretting the reminder? Then let me think, why would you regret it Then her eyes lit up, she spoke with pride, Ive got it, you must feel that youre capable of much more challenging tasks, meaning, treating a vegetative patient really isnt your limit, probably just a small effort for you. She sized Feng Jun up and down, the corners of her mouth slightly upturned, Im getting more and more curious about you. Feng Jun, realizing his thoughts had been guessed, looked at her displeasedly, To be honest, being too smart is not good. Haha, Zhou Xiaotong pointed at him triumphantly andughed, See, got it right, now youre annoyed into a rage. Feng Juns face darkened further; dealing with such people could be quite a headachehe could neither take them seriously nor ignore them without feeling stifled. During this awkward moment, there came a loud caw, and the two turned their heads to see that it was Wu Ya fluttering its wings and flying up. It circled incessantly in the air, with its sights set on a ck dog on the ground, which was leashed to an old man with white hair. Wu Ya constantly feinted dives at the dog, which barked furiously at the sky; you could tell they hadnt started getting on each others nerves just that day. The old man was short, but his face was stern; he pointed at Wu Ya and snarled, If you keep up that death knell, believe it or not, Ill get an air rifle and shoot you dead? Wu Ya cawed twice more, clearly sensing the unfriendly tone of the man, but it didnt dare provoke a human and so flew a bit higher after cursing a few times.
Seeing it rise, the ck dog barked twice before running towards Feng Juns courtyard. Although it wasnt a rapid pace, the dogs movements were sprightly, clearly in a good mood. Feng Jun was somewhat speechless about this oue, but before he could react, Zhou Xiaotong patted his shoulder with a chuckle, Hey, Great Master. Feng Jun looked at her helplessly, I mean, considering youre a goddess-level beauty, cant you speak in a less ruffian-like manner? Zhou Xiaotong gave him a look and said, half-smiling, Your mind really isplicated, isnt Wu Ya your bird? Feng Jun nced at her coldly and said in a low voice, I have nothing to say to you, you foul bully. Once upon a time, he, too, was a charmer of women everywhere, but facing Zhou Xiaotong, he really was at a disadvantagenot that hecked the linguistic skill, but this woman he just couldnt charm her. Just then, the white-haired old man spoke up; his voice was quite loud, Heyd, is that bird yours? Feng Jun nced at him, feeling truly annoyed by the mans tone, Its nest is in my yard, what do you think? Are you on edge? the white-haired old man snapped, Do any of the young people nowadays know how to speak properly? Feng Jun gave him a look and couldnt even be bothered to respondhe had seen people act entitled because of their age before, but never someone so self-righteous. The old man got even more carried away when Feng Jun remained silent, Im telling you, if its yours then put it on a leash. If you dont, Ill get an air rifle and kill it! Before Feng Jun could speak up, Zhou Xiaotong did, her voice cold, Old sir, youre quite fiery, huh? (Update here, calling for monthly tickets.)
Chapter 337: 337 Chaos Chapter 337: Chapter 337 Chaos The old man, seeing that the speaker was a pretty young girl, finally softened his tone a bit, Youngdy, you dont know what this little guy next to you has done. All our dogs must be leashed; shouldnt his crow be, too? Oh, Zhou Xiaotong nodded and nced again at the ck dog, Its about forty centimeters tall, right? Shouldnt this kind of dog be leashed? My dog doesnt bite people, the old man replied with righteous indignation before pointing at Feng Jun and huffing resentfully, Its all because they made a fuss that the property management forced us to put leashes on the dogs. I just wonder, can this crow just fly around freely? Old man, thats not very considerate of you, Zhou Xiaotong even began to argue patiently, Dogs can cause a lot of harm to people, whereas crows cant do much harm. Seeing her like this, Feng Jun couldnt help but recall the first time he met her. This woman was not only deceptive in appearance but also very appropriate in her actions, which easily inspired trust. However, the old man had no intention of reasoning, Dogs are mans best friend, but crows bring bad luck. At my age, seeing crows just irritates me, and if this crow isnt leashed, I might live two years less. Zhou Xiaotong finally looked stern, Havent you seen other crows while you are around this scenic area? The old man answered with conviction, Other crows are wild; I cant control them, but this one is domestic. If he doesnt leash it, Ill shoot it dead with an air gun. Zhou Xiaotong didnt have much of an opinion on crows, but because of Feng Jun, she couldnt help but love the crow for Fengs sake, Ive only heard of stray dogs, and children without mothers are like grass, old manare you specifically bullying those that have owners?
Youngdy, get this straight, the old mans face darkened as he pointed at Feng Jun, he was the first to bully us dog owners Anyway, this kind of argument would never result in a conclusion. The old man even felt he was in the rightAt my old age, having to see crows every day, is that appropriate? While Feng Jun was saying, I didnt ask you to look at the crows; why do you insist on walking this way? What can I do about that? The old man was also fired up, I like walking this way, what are you going to do about it? This road belongs to themunity, not to your house. I even like to stand in front of your house for a while, what can you do about me? In fact, it wasnt just him who wanted to rest in front of Feng Juns vi. As the two parties were arguing, three people came overthese three were the ones who were dancing in the square across the street just before. At the same time, two more came with their dogs, totaling six people, who directly sat on the curb in front of the vi, chatting andughing loudly, and some even said, After dancing in the square in the morning, resting here really refreshes the mind and body. Zhou Xiaotong spoke up to remind them, Uncles and aunties, talking so loudly disturbs us. One auntie gave her a sidelong nce, dismissing her, The curb is for everyone, did your family buy it? Feng Jun watched all this with cold eyes, he didnt entertain thoughts like bad people grow old, as that idea was fraught with malice. He simply believed that there would never be a shortage of people who know only themselves and not others. So he didnt bother to argue with these peopleit was Xu Leigangs business. The wailing of Gazi had already stopped, and he nned to go back and check the effect of the Body Tempering Pill on the treatment for epilepsy. But Zhou Xiaotong raised her hand and grabbed him, Master, are you just going to let people bully you like this? Feng Jun looked at her helplessly, What else? Zhou Xiaotongs eyes rolled, I know you want to keep a low profile, but if its inconvenient for you to take action, I can help you While the two were talking, the doorbell behind them rang. Zhou Xiaotong turned around irritably, This is so annoying, can you all justeh, who are you looking for? However, Feng Jun narrowed his eyes and his mouth twitched slightly, at a loss for words for a moment.
The ones standing outside were none other than Sister Hong and Zhang Caixin, with Zhang Caixin being the one who rang the doorbell. Sister Hong, as always, had amanding presence, and even the young and beautiful Zhang Caixin seemed somewhat naive in front of her. However, having not seen her for a long time, she still looked spirited, but there was an indescribable sense of weariness at the corners of her eyes and brows. Zhang Caixins gaze was fixed on Zhou Xiaotongs handWho is this, holding onto Feng Jun so intimately?
Feng Jun was taken aback for a moment, then greeted with a smile, Sister Hong, happy New Yearmy bted wishes to you. Sister Hong nodded slightly, Hmm, its been a while since weve seen each other. When you have time, lets discuss this years business. After saying this, she turned and walked away, her baggy pants rustling loudly. Zhang Caixin, however, did not leave. She sized up Zhou Xiaotong, Feng Jun, who is this? This is Feng Jun hesitated for a moment, really not knowing how to introduce Zhou Xiaotong, a friend from the capital. Brother Jun, Zhou Xiaotongs arm immediately looped around his, and she cooed, Shes very prettyarent you going to introduce me? Stop it, Feng Jun nced at her impatiently, then grinned at Zhang Caixin, Caixin, wont youe in for a visit? Zhou Xiaotong felt a stir in her heart: So this is the Zhang something Xin, right? The others features were extremely delicate, with clear exotic influence, and Zhou Xiaotong felt a definite pressure. This was a beauty who did not lose to her. She was a very confident person, and even now, she didnt believe the other was that strongat least they each had their own strengths. If she added family backgrounds into the mix, she was confident she could crush the other. But in terms of height, she waspletely beaten, by about ten centimeters, and that was something she couldnt stand. So she smiled slightly, Xiao Zhang, is it? Come in and have a seat, dont be shy.
This wasnt about being hospitable, but about dering sovereigntyit was she who invited you in. Zhang Caixin was not easy to provoke, especially since her heart had unwittingly be attached to Feng Jun. She nced at Zhou Xiaotong with disdain and then at Feng Jun, asking coldly, She calls you Brother Jun? Whats the rtionship between you two? Feng Jun spread his hands helplessly, speaking in resignation, Caixin, were just ordinary friends. Ordinary boyfriend-girlfriend rtionship, Zhou Xiaotong interjected, I just came back from Chaoyang not long ago. Feng Jun nced sideways at her, really wanting to punch her, Keep it down, my patience has limits. Didnt I go to Chaoyang? Zhou Xiaotong looked at him exasperatedly, Or did I not meet dad and mom? Dad and mom? Feng Jun grimaced once more, Are you sure youre using the right terms? Zhang Caixin spoke coldly, Boss Feng, dont mistake cheesy for funny. Do you think this is fair to my sister? Your sister? Zhou Xiaotongs eyes widened, That olddy just now? No way He likes you, doesnt he? Shut your mouth! Feng Jun red, Is this kind of y fun for you? Not far away, Sister Hong had one leg already in the car, Caixin, are youing or not? Zhang Caixin nced at Feng Jun and then at Zhou Xiaotong, speaking icily, This little thing, when she wears a windbreaker, you cant even see her legs. Is this your taste?
After speaking, she turned and walked away. Her words were a bit sharp, but Miss Caixin had never tolerated grievances. Saying things like half-night enlightenment was nothing for her; what wouldnt she dare to say? In fact, she also felt that her opponent was formidable. She couldnt find ws in her appearance, so she could only criticize her height. Damn, Zhou Xiaotong nearly exploded in anger, bowing her head and searching around, Wheres a brick? Is there a brick around here? Stay to the side, Feng Jun pushed her aside casually, hopped on a motorcycle, and chased after them. Ten minutester, he came back with a face as dark as iron. He had caught up to Sister Hongs car, but she didnt stop or even look at him, just driving expressionlessly, while Zhang Caixin sat in the passenger seat, grinning mockingly at him. By the time they reached the gate, Sister Hong did slow down, but still didnt look at him. The guard watched him on his motorcycle, chasing a car relentlessly with a beautiful woman inside, and their looks turned somewhat strange. Feng Jun cared about face, and being watched like this made him extremely embarrassed. He clenched his teeth, followed for a short stretch, then simply turned the motorcycle around and rode back.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om Seeing him like this, Zhou Xiaotong knew she had caused trouble, so she stood obediently by the coat rack, pretending to inspect the Birds Nest. Feng Jun gave her a cold nce, wanting to say something, but in the end, he just snorted, Ill remember this. Remember what? Zhou Xiaotong turned her head, speaking nonchntly, Id like to remember it too. The person who dared to insult me like that Its Zhang Caixin, right? Shell regret it.
Feng Jun looked at her with contempt, Youre already not tall, is it that hard to ept your ws? Zhou Xiaotong paused, her face turning a bit pale, yet she said nothing, looking somewhat heartbroken. Feng Jun couldnt be bothered with her. This woman had too many tricks up her sleeve, and if he showed any leniency, who knows what bizarre things might happen. It was better to just leave her hanging. In fact, if she really felt heartbroken, Feng Jun would watch with pleasureserves you right for showing off. Then he went straight inside to check on Lu Xiaonings progress with her Body Tempering. Gazis Body Tempering was not bad; his body had excreted a lot of impurities, and after his bath, his face seemed to have an additionalyer of luster. After Xu Leigang finished his Cultivation session, he saw Gazi and couldnt help but sigh quietly; the master seemed to favor his childhood friend. That luster seemed to indicate that this fellow had a smooth start to his Cultivation. In fact, he was overthinking it. Gazi mainly benefited from being young, and the potency of the Body Tempering Pill had concentratedrgely on his head, which was why such an effect was noticeable. At noon, Wang Haifeng came over with a minibus, and about a dozenborers got off, carrying pickaxes and shovels, and without a word, they started digging a pit on the opposite side. With so many people at work, the noise was inevitably loud, and with people passing by the road back and forth, it was inevitable they would take a closer look. About an hourter, two people came over, speaking loudly, What are you doing? Stop that! Chapter 338: 338: Give an Inch, Take a Mile Chapter 338: Chapter 338: Give an Inch, Take a Mile The pit-diggingborers were employed by Wang Haifeng and disregarded instructions from strangers. Still, hustling in the city, they knew to be cautious, so they pointed across the road, Someone over there hired us. The two who arrived were temporary workers from the Management Committee, responsible for roadnd maintenance. After asking across the street, the response they got was that there was no intention to destroy vegetation C people danced square dances there every day, and that activity had a bigger impact on vegetation, right? When these two heard square dance, they guessed what the proprietors intended, but that was not their concern. The property manager hurried to negotiate after hearing the news, but Xu Lei is resolute in his reply: You dont care about others square dancing, but now that I hire someone to dig a few pits, you start nagging. Do you think Im easy to bully? The property management felt helpless; digging pits indeed damaged thend and had a greater impact than square dancing, yet Xu Lei was obviously muddling through. They did not dare to stop him outright and could only mediate. Xu Lei was adamant: How big of a deal is it to dig a few pits on this hillside? If you dont want us to dig, we can negotiate. Just ensure that nobody will dance here in the future. How could the property management make such a guarantee? Those old men and women were tough to deal with. As a couple of square dancers passed by and tried to intervene, the supervisor Gazi shut them down with one sentence: Is thisnd purchased by you?
As for a public exercise area? It truly wasnt; the designated spot for square dancing wasnt absent, situated beneath the White Pagoda over four hundred meters away. Wang Haifeng had no specific requirements for the depth of the pits, and theborers worked happily. By evening, a hose was dragged from the opposite vi straight into the pits, filling them with water. The onlooking square dance members were instantly infuriated. Wasnt this taking things too far? It was downright bullying! But no matter what they said, the property management knew well that Xu Lei had gone so far as to hireborers to dig pits, he must be harboring deep resentment, and hence, they didnt dare let a conflict arise, doing their best to hold them back. They also promised to coordinate a resolution as quickly as possible. The vi let loose over ten cubic meters of water, turning the area opposite into aplete mess, leaving not just the pits but even the undug sections a muddy disaster. Thinking of square dancing here tomorrow morning was out of the question. Zhou Xiaotong had witnessed this farce from start to finish, and only at the end did she shake her head and scoff, Such a waste of effort. She had stayed outside the entire time without entering Feng Juns vi, and the main supervisor of this matter was Gazi. Gazi had a good impression of Zhou Xiaotong, especially after he learned she had inquired about his nickname in Chaoyang, which made him think even more highly of her. He had no designs on the girl, knowing full well the vast chasm between them. The noble air she carried was not something he could touch. Lu Xiaoning also liked beautiful women and harbored his own aspirations, but in his heart, his wildest pursuit was limited to someone like a county television stations fairy anchor. The idea of having designs on the children of high-ranking people from the capital was beyond his daring. However, since he had no such lofty hopes, he found it easier to chat with her, Sister Xiaotong, do you think what we did was meaningless? Gilding the lily. It wasnt necessary, Zhou Xiaotong replied disdainfully, curling her lip, A hose couldve solved the problem. Why dig pits? Just water it for two hours every night; lets see how they continue their square dancing. Right, right, Gazi realized, nodding his head, just watering is enough, and we dont need to worry about anyone stopping us I need to mention this to Brother Jun. Isnt that a bit improper of you, Xiaoning? Zhou Xiaotong said with a sly look, That was my idea, and youre just going to use it like that? Is that appropriate? Okay then, my bad, Lu Xiaoning quickly agreed, nodding, Do I need topensate you in any way? Gazi may be straightforward and a stickler for certain points, but he was not a fool. He liked Zhou Xiaotong but was also aware that Feng Jun disapproved of her, so he didnt want to be in her debt. Zhou Xiaotong had too many ideas for pranks in her head, and such offhand suggestions werent precious to her, so she answered casually, Ask Feng Jun what to do about my having no ce to stay tonight?
Gazi left and soon returned, Brother Jun said you could go for a SPA Sister Xiaotong, whats a SPA? Go search for it yourself, Zhou Xiaotong unceremoniously replied and then turned to leave, Ille back tomorrow. Watching her walk away, Gazi scratched his head and then cast the matter aside. That night, he was to try his first Cultivation session, seeking the sensation of Qi; this was his top priority.
But he wasnt the protagonist; the night sped by in the blink of an eye without him finding the sensation of Qi. When he arose from his practice at six oclock, it was essentially themotion outside that had roused him. The square dancing crowd finally noticed something was wrong with their dance floor. Then someone suggested it was the neighbors opposite who had caused the damage. After a brief discussion, they simply started dancing on the street. Sounds unbelievable, doesnt it? Theres nothing unbelievable about it. When there are many people, they embolden each other. Otherwise, how could there ever be extreme walking groups on expressways? Someone suggested that we shouldnt upy the entire road, we should stick to the side near the vis, lest they destroy our exercise spot again! Most people didnt care much, but once someone took the lead, others followed. After all, dancing in the middle of the road was quite dangerous and prone to provoke public anger. When the dancers moved to the front of the vis, the noise level shot upnot to mention Gazi, everyone in the vis woke up, even Li Xiaobin, who enjoyed nightlife and loved to sleep in. Xu Leigang stood at the entrance to his vi, ring at the bunch angrily, wishing he could rush out and throw punches and kicks. However, considering his adversaries were over twenty elderly men and women, and more were constantly arriving, even someone as reckless as him had to think about the consequencesit was really impossible toy a hand on them. Of course, he couldnty a hand on them, but he could curse them out, though with the square dance music cranked up so high you know how that goes. Some people heard Xu Leigangs roars, but they pretended not to, and danced even more cheerfully instead. This scene didnt just give Fatty Xu a headachethe passing vehicles had to slow down too. There werent many residents in the development zone, quite fewer than in the city center, but a lot of people drove cars. Even at six in the morning, youd see three or four cars passing by every minute. All these drivers, facing the exuberant middle-aged and elderly dancers, could only reduce speed and drive slowly, honking their horns only on rare asions.
Even the crows were startled awake, perching in trees and cawing loudly. Someone in the crowd yelled, Who has a hunting rifle? Shoot down that damn bird! The square dancers were all over fifty, and those who felt affection for crows were truly few and far between. Feng Jun walked slowly to the vi, stood in the courtyard motionless, and watched the group with a strange expression on his face. Before long, Gazi burst out, Brother Jun, somethings not right here is someone deliberately targeting us? Feng Jun was silent for a while before he cracked a slight smile, No problem, whos targeting whom thats still up in the air. Having said that, he turned around and went back into the vi. The number of people dancing hit its peak at seven-thirty, nearly reaching fifty. Many, after finishing dancing, didnt leave but sat down on the curbside, Ah, it feels so much better to dance on the road, breaking a sweat feels refreshing all over.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om Others noticed that the crow had returned to the yard, Why isnt that ominous bird fighting with the dogs anymore? Perhaps the dogs had sensed something off about the crow because by eight oclock, there were over thirty people sitting on the curb and at least twenty dogs surrounding the small vi. Seeing so many dogs, even the crow behaved, staying quietly in the courtyard and not daring to chase them off anymore. Xu Leigang blew his top again and went looking for the property management to coordinateif you dont take care of this, Ill have to take matters into my own hands.
How could the property management handle such a matter? Nevertheless, they still sent someone to help mediatewhich was essentially just muddling along. Gazi was also bing enraged. If this were in the county town, blocking someones door like this could have led directly to a fight. While he couldnty hands on them, thinking of Sister Xiaotongs suggestion yesterday, he attached the hose intending to spray the people outsideno need for hands, just a cold shower for all in early February. He didnt think his idea was wrong. In Chaoyang, such tactics were considered mild. Sister Xiaotong came over early in the morning, seemingly out of boredom. But her timing was perfect. Seeing Gazi ready to turn on the water, she hurried to stop him, Hey, hey, dont mess around. She inevitably had to exin when she saw his confusion: this is Zhengyang, not Chaoyang. If you spray someone with cold water and they catch a cold or get sick, youre going to have awsuit on your hands. Indeed, thats the difference between big cities and small county towns. In small towns, everyone judges whos right and wrong, and those who are wrong face public criticism. But in big cities, people sue each other at the drop of a hat. After hearing this exnation, Gazi reluctantly put away the hose, still muttering to himself, These big city folks are too sensitive. Back in Chaoyang, if you dared block my door, youd have to first consider whether youre tough enough. Lets not even talk about the chaos. Sister Tong watched for a while before suddenly asking, Why isnt Feng Juning out? Hes gone out, Gazi didnt hide it from her, He might note back today, do you want toe in and sit for a while? Lu Xiaoning was a very simple person, and the people from Chaoyang treat their guests well, not leaving them out in the yard. At the very least, they would invite them into the house and serve some tea or whatever. With Feng Jun around, Gazi didnt want to make decisions on his own, knowing Brother Jun didnt quite see eye to eye with her. But now that Brother Jun was out, as a quasi-host, inviting a guest into the room didnt seem inappropriate.
(Update ends here, calling for monthly votes.) Chapter 339: 339: Give First Before Taking Chapter 339: Chapter 339: Give First Before Taking Wang Haifeng originally wanted to remind Gazi that he couldnt make decisions for the master, but then he thought, The guys an old friend; why should I stick my nose in? Xu Leigang was even less likely to say anything; in fact, he was quite aware of Zhou Xiaotongs background. The Yuan Family was troubled by her, so he naturally avoided her whenever possible. Zhou Xiaotong certainly wasnt embarrassed. In fact, she was quite eager to enter the vi. Since Gazi had naively invited her in, she was naturally going to seize the opportunity. After entering the vi, she didnt marvel at its luxury. In her eyes, the vifrom its exterior to its interior decor, even including the ornamentswas quite tacky. The arrangementcked any sort of order, not to mention cultural depth. However, she did feel something truly exceptional about the cethe air, or rather, to be more precise, the atmospherewas fantastic. It had a calming effect, giving rise to a feeling of rity and refreshment. What was most remarkable was that amid the quiet andfort, she felt as if a sudden burst of vitality had sprung up within her. Every cell in her body seemed to be joyfully singing a tune. She looked around curiously, Gazi, have you got some sort of air purifier installed here? Dont think we have one of those, Lu Xiaoning replied doubtfully after ncing at Li Xiaobin, who showed no reaction. Brother Jun said Peach Blossom Valley is like a natural oxygen bar; the air is always good here. Is that so? Zhou Xiaotongs eyes roved, and she stood up to walk around. Ill take a look around. Whats theyout of the rooms like? That wont be possible, Sister Xiaotong, Lu Xiaoning quickly stepped in front of her to stop her, expressing his difficulty, Inviting you in to sit is a way of being hospitable, but Brother Jun doesnt allow wandering around Could you please understand my position?
Zhou Xiaotongs scheme had failed, and she could only sit down sullenly. Then her eyes flicked again, I have a few subordinates outside. Can theye in for a cup of tea too? Gazi chuckled sheepishly, Im really sorry It was already pushing it to let you in. Any more would be inappropriate. Zhou Xiaotong snorted with displeasure. She had wanted to gather her people to inspect the ce, but since that wasnt working, she indeed felt quite miffed, Who knows where Feng Jun has run off to. Where had Feng Jun gone? He had gone to Chaoge. The final version of the Boiler Camel Motorcycles first generation had been produced, and he wanted to personally assess it. If it met expectations, mass production could begin. Mou Miao proved to be quite reliable. All specifications of the Boiler Camel Motorcycle met standards. After Feng Juns inspection, he immediately decided to go ahead with an initial hundred units. However, Mou, once theyre produced, you must test every single one for at least three days. As for the pricing, negotiate the manufacturing cost with them. Ill add five thousand for testing and a thousand for shipping fees per machine. Once theyre tested, send them to Zhengyang.N?v(el)B\\jnn Liu Xiaoxuan was concerned about their profitability, but for Feng Jun, it was really not an issue. He was genuinely eager to support his ssmates. If it werent for fear of arousing suspicion, he wouldnt bat an eye at a testing fee of ten thousand a machine. The problem was, the Boiler Camel Motorcycle, this antiquated contraption, wasnt worth that mucheveryone would simply buy a diesel engine instead. Why would they bother with this? Boss Feng making arge order of these things, where exactly does he n to sell them to make a profit? The reason for initially ordering a hundred units was simple: the second generation sample of the Boiler Camel Motorcycle was also out. However, due to the additional automatic control circuits, its stability still required observation and improvement, so the first generation was being used as a stopgap. Feng Jun, a humanities guy, wasnt familiar with industrial manufacturing, but through observation, he had picked up somemon knowledge. Using modern industrial technology to produce the Boiler Camel Motorcycle was no challenge, but ensuring smooth operation required effort on the integration of parts. If the integration wasnt up to snuff, the failure rate would be high, and the machinerys lifespan would be reduced. Mou Miao, having studied industrial manufacturing, was quite demanding about the products he produced, and Feng Jun also had high expectations for the productit wouldnt do to lose face in other realms, would it? In summary, product integration is crucial and cannot just be solved by reasonable design; it requires hands-on experimentation. Indeed, Feng Jun even witnessed the testing process of the second-generation machine. Thats why he stayed in Chaoge for two days before returning to Zhengyang. When he got back to Zhengyang on the afternoon of the third day, he arrived at the vis gate and was stunned to find seven or eight dogs lying around and four or five elderly people sitting on the curb. Upon his return, Wang Haifeng immediately reported, Master Feng, during the past two days, the neighborhood dogs have gone crazy, running around our ce. People who dont dance in the square have also turned up early in the morning to dance outside our gate They say dancing here has an effect. The night after they started digging the pit, they watered thend across again. However, the next day, nobody cared about the muddy ground; most just ran to the gate to dance. They continued watering for two days and the number of dancers grew. Xu Lei was worried that they had incited public anger and convinced everyone to stop watering for a night as a test. But today, those people didnt care whether thend across had been watered or not; they didnt even bother to check. They just stood at the vis gate dancing; some even tried to rush into the vis yard, iming that the air inside felt nice.
In the chaos, no one knew who had slingshotted the crow twice; some said it was an old man, and others imed it was a child. Fortunately, the crows reaction was fast enough to dodge the slingshot attack, but the poor thing still wasnt acting normal, its head feathers standing on end, seemingly half out of anger and half out of fright. Feng Jun knew very well what was at stake. He nodded, All right, if we cant withstand the trouble, cant we simply avoid it? Prepare to move, were leaving immediately. Once he finished speaking, he went into a small storage roomexactly where the condensing Spirit Stone was kept.
Before he left, he had transferred the three huge Spirit Stones to the mobile phone dimension, leaving behind the one that was mostly used up, the true finished Spirit Stone. Through testing, he had confirmed that Spirit Stones in this dimension leaked Spiritual Energy faster than in the mobile phone dimension. In the mobile phone dimension, Spirit Stones would also leak Spiritual Energy, so people would use various means to prevent the energy from escapingjust like the first Spirit Stone he obtained, which was hidden under a stone base. If such methods were not employed, the leakage of Spiritual Energy would attract coveters and lead to needless consumption of the Spirit Stones. In the Earth Realm, this was even more the case. Here, the Spiritual Energy was so sparse it was almost nonexistent, and once a Spirit Stone was exposed to air, its leakage rate could be more than ten times faster. Feng Jun had already guessed that the people dancing in the square were mostly benefiting from the Spiritual Energyalthough they couldnt experience the energy directly like Zhang Caixin, they would feel significant benefits in various parts of their bodies after exercising. Essentially, he wasnt a stingy person. Most of the Spiritual Energy emitted from the Spirit Stone dissipated into the air, and what could be absorbed by Wang Haifeng and Xu Leigang was probably less than one-thousandth. So, whose absorption did the dispersed Spiritual Energy benefit? However, he could no longer tolerate the group of square dancers causing such a disturbance without restraint, especially since he was the owner of the Spirit Stonewas it his fault that he provided them benefits? Therefore, he decided to move. The barren mountain had beenpletely transferred to his name, and the roadbed there was mostlypleted. Dozens of prefab houses had been built, providing ample space for him to store numerous items. Initially, he thought that a simple move would suffice, as he would soon have to return the room to Xu Leigang anyway. But in the end, these people had infuriated him. Being oblivious to others needs? He had to give them a taste of regret. So, before he left for Chaoge, he deliberately left the real Spirit Stone in the room to increase the leakage of Spiritual Energy.
However, the energy emitted by the Spirit Stone was too strong, a hundred times the original amount. Feng Jun thought it was too much; not only could it attract unwanted attention, but also the rapid loss of Spiritual Energy was too costly. So, he took a rock, hollowed it out, and ced the Spirit Stone inside. After chiseling away for a while, he managed to reduce the leakage of Spiritual Energy to about three to four times that of the condensing Spirit Stones. This level of Spiritual Energy would be noticeable instantly as beneficial, but apart from gifted individuals like Zhang Caixin, most people wouldnt understand the reasons behind the sensation. For instance, Zhou Xiaotong could sense the anomalies in the house not because she was as talented as Zhang Caixin, but just because she was more sensitive than the average person. In contrast, Wang Haifeng and Xu Leigang seemed somewhat ignorant of the good fortune they were in. Gazi, as someone new to the area, didnt recognize the peculiarity and mistook it for the normal atmosphere of a natural oxygen bar. After Feng Jun made his arrangements, he was off to Chaoge, indifferent to whatever strange events might ur here afterward. Moving was simple now. Wang Haifeng barely had any possessions, Gazi and Li Xiaobin didnt have much besides their personal items, and Xu Leigang could leave empty-handed. Only Feng Jun had more to pack. But Feng Jun did not intend to take everything with him. He would move the outdoor equipment, generator, surveince, walkie-talkies, drones, and the like, using dimensional transfer instead of hiring a truck. The most valuable jades, he would not move; he would leave themafter all, he had plenty and wouldnt fret over losing some. Ultimately, he nned to move, but without making a spectacle by using trucks and a grand disy that could trigger suspicions if the pleasant feeling in the area disappeared, leading people to suspect that he took something important. On the surface, all he needed was a few personal belongings, greatly reducing the chances of suspicion. Regarding the jades left in the room, they were definitely meant to be sold. While he wasnt worried about losing them, it would be even better to preserve what he could. Therefore, after everyone had finished packing in the afternoon, he made a call to Zhang Caixin.
Chapter 340: 340: Finally... Chapter 340: Chapter 340: Finally Feng Juns phone rang a full eight times before Zhang Caixin finally picked up on the other end. Her words carried a hint of mockery, Oh if it isnt President Feng, what a rarity What can I do for you? Well, I wanted to discuss with you about the jade business this year, Feng Juns voice was also quite calmhe had chased them on a motorcycle, and when neither of them showed any interest, Feng person also had his pride to consider. Zhang Caixin was growing increasingly impatient, President Feng, are you sure youre talking to the right person about this? Come to Peach Blossom Valley tomorrow morning, Feng Jun didnt bother to spar with her and got straight to the point, Xu Leigang will hand over a batch of jade to you Its okay to temporarily store it in Peach Blossom Valley, but youll need to send someone to watch over it. Zhang Caixin hesitated for a moment, finally sensing something fishy, Temporarily store it in Peach Blossom Valley Are you nning to trick us into going there, or what? Trick you two Why would I bother? Feng Jun abruptly ended the call and nodded towards the people inside the house, Lets go! Zhang Caixin on the other end of the phone was stunned, then she burst out in anger, You bastard How dare you hang up on me! Feng Jun moved houses, but Xu Leigang did not follow. He borrowed two soldiers from the military district to help guard the house. After all, there was a pile of jade in the house worth quite a bit of money; someone had to watch it.
In his heart of hearts, Xu Leigang really didnt want to move to Baixing Town, as it was too far from Peach Blossom Valleyseventy kilometers to and fro. To visit the Little Princess at home, he would need at least an hour for the round trip. However, since Master Feng had decided this, he had no other choice but to console himself by thinking that the master was freeing up space for him. Of course, he could not move back yet; he needed to wait for the right time to consult the master again. In fact, he realized thatpared to the vi he was once so keen on, the things Master Feng taught him were even more precious. Feng Jun and his entourage left as soon as they said they would, leaving only Xu Leigang to watch the house, an action that had the four or five square dancers at the entrance all taken aback. Their dogs started to grow restless as well. After the three cars departed, the dogs became even more agitated, with two of them barking incessantly at the vi. The crows also showed unusual behavior, circling ceaselessly above the courtyard and cawing loudly, their calls eerily piercing. Upon seeing this, Xu Leigang instinctively felt something was amiss. However, the next moment, his anger red up again, and he immediately took out his mobile phone to make a call, Property management, some dogs are barking like crazy at my front door. If you dont handle it, Ill take care of the dogs myself. In his view, the fact that Feng Jun and his group had to move out because of the other partys entanglement was already a huge loss of face. These cursed dogs were barking senselessly, and he was really tempted to cook up a pot of dog meat The news of Feng Juns relocation spread quickly among the square dancing crowd, who also had their WeChat groups, sharing fitness and wellness tips. The group wasnt very active, but there were still dozens of messages every day. Their departure resulted in over a thousand messages in the group in a single day. By then, some had begun to believe that the road in front of the vi was a magical ce. After two days of square dancing, quite a few felt noticeable changes in some aspects of their health. One even swore that he was a Feng Shui master, and that the road in front of the small courtyard was an absolute Feng Shui treasure. Building a road there was truly a waste. Before, nobody noticed this, but now that it was recognized, shouldnt they discuss with the managementmittee about rerouting the road to preserve this ce for the benefit of all? Yet there were those who firmly stated that the maic field or rather, the spiritual energy, inside the courtyard was stronger than on the road, and the vis interior might be even strongerdidnt you notice that those dogs all wanted to get into the courtyard? Some joked half-seriously, If thats really a Feng Shui treasure, why not negotiate with Xu Leigang to buy the vi? Then, when we pass on, we can have our graves there to bless our descendants, right? Of course, those words were said in jest, for it was inside a scenic area and beside a road; anyone wanting to build graves there would certainly invoke public outrage, and the managementmittee couldnt possibly withstand such pressure. But some seriously discussed the issue, like buying the vi and not openly constructing graves, but instead keeping the ashes at home. If they didnt live there regrly, wouldnt that solve the problem? In the end, the conversation still came back to Feng Juns move, Such a wonderful ce, wasted on those scoundrels They dont deserve to live here if they dont clear out, its against natural justice. This is our fitness haven; those unscrupulous creatures dont deserve to dwell here.
Ive made up my mind; starting tomorrow, Ill dance at least half an hour more. A happy heart makes for a healthy body There were quite a few who nned to exercise more. Early the next morning, everyone gathered in high spirits. By six-thirty, there were already more than forty people. Everyone was in such good spirits, dancing cheerfully. After a while, some even thought about entering the courtyard, but from the guard post emerged a young man in camouge, staring at them coldly, Trespassing on private property, youre ountable for the consequences.
Peach Blossom Valley had previously belonged to the military district, and among the square dancers were long-standing residents who recognized at a nce that this young man wasnt simply dressed in camouge for show; he was a real soldier. But this unexpected turn of events didnt dampen their enthusiasm in the slightest, especially when an old man brought an air rifle, iming he would shoot down the crows in the yard. The guard on duty was somewhat helpless too; air rifles were regted weapons, but unlike hunting rifles, they had been loosely managed until recent years when the regtions tightened somewhat. Besides, he was a soldier, not a police officer. Moreover, with at least sixty or seventy elderly people outside, even if he wanted to intervene, he was powerless. Thus, he could only shout a warning, Air guns are controlled firearms. If you dare damage the house, youll be in big trouble. The old man nced at him disdainfully, Im over seventy years old, can I be sentenced for shooting a bird? Unfortunately, the crow was not perched in the yard at all; it was darting around the sky like a headless fly The feeling was as if it was high on something. It didnt matter that he couldnt hit it, the old man propped the air gun against the vis fence and started exercising with zest. Everyone was in high spirits today, so much so that almost no one noticed that the dogs being walked were extraordinarily silent. Even if someone did notice, they didnt pay much attention. After all, dogs are not human; they didnt know that the viin had moved out.N?v(el)B\\jnn At 7:30, the inevitable happened. After dancing for a while, someone sat down on the curb to rest, nning to get up and dance again, but suddenly found their back was out! Twisting ones back while exercising is fairlymon, but at their age, they usually knew to avoid exerting too much effort, so even if they did sprain their back, it was often just a minor injury. But this persons back was severely twisted, causing them to cry out in pain, and then they were helped back home. This first incident didnt raise much concern, but before long, another persons old knee injury red up due to getting carried away with dancing.
This person was quite puzzled, My knee was getting better these days, and I didnt dance much today, so why did this happen? She indeed had not danced for long, but she failed to notice that the force she had exerted was a little stronger than before. That was two peculiar incidents. Next, a vehicle slowly passed by, and as an olddy stepped aside, she twisted her ankle on the t roadeven though her movement was not quick. One or two odd events might have been dismissed, but with three urrences in quick session, the atmosphere at the scene started to feel strange. A young soldier in camouge stood in the yard, silently observing the scene. Some people, unwilling to be defeated, purposely danced a bit more and then sat on the curb to rest as usual. While sitting, someone suddenly went limp and copsed by the roadside. There was nothing seriously wrong with him; he just overexerted during the exercise and, stopping suddenly, experienced a temporaryck of blood supply to the brain. After he was revived, he sighed deeply, This ce no longer has the feeling we liked. His brains blood supply issue was a long-standing condition from his younger years, and this time, the attack was severe. However, precisely because of this condition, he was exceptionally sensitive to his bodys stateno one likes to pass out unexpectedly. He couldnt sense the change in spiritual energy, but he was certain that his amount of exercise today wasnt significant and shouldnt have caused such a strong reaction. Considering the other three people there must have been changes that he didnt understand here. Those who heard him exchanged looks and gradually, everyone noticed that the dogs brought along were no longer showing much enthusiasm.
In fact, some pet owners who were concerned about their dogs had already started to have their suspicions. Coupled with the various anomalies that had urred today, the atmosphere at the site suddenly turned bleak. Finally, someone muttered, The crows dont evennd here anymore Ive heard that crows are spiritually sensitive. The old man with the air gun, unconvinced, stood up to grab his gun, Its because it saw I had a gun. Never mind, I wont chat with you folks, Im heading back Eh? His body wobbled a couple of times, and he steadied himself with the butt of the gun, Strange, I only exercised a little bit longer and I still havent recovered fully? To his words, everyone responded with silence. What else could they say? Then someone stepped forward and inquired of the young soldier in camouge, Comrade, do you know where the tenant of this house has moved to? The young soldier gazed into the distance with a look of I didnt hear anythingthats just how petty todays youth can be. By eleven oclock, a Mercedes van drove from afar and entered the vi. Three women and three men got out of the vehicle. Xu Leigang greeted them from inside the house, smiling as he said, Sister Hong is here. Zhang Weihong had not yet had a chance to speak when Zhang Cai Xin furrowed her brows slightly, Huh? Sister Hong didnt mind her sisters reaction. She nodded at Xu Leigang, Lei Gang, how are you? Is President Feng in? Hes not here, Xu Leigang replied with a slight smile, quickly continuing to avert any further reactions, But hes left all the Jade behind for you to check. Pleasee in. (Updated to, calling for monthly tickets.)
Chapter 341: 341 A Sense of Loss Chapter 341: Chapter 341 A Sense of Loss Hearing that Feng Jun was not in, Sister Hong nodded her head, and uttered an indifferent oh. Then, she nced at Zhang Caixin Why not ask Feng Juns whereabouts? Seeing her sisters bewildered look, not knowing what she was thinking, Sister Hong withdrew her gaze, sighing inwardly and asked indifferently, Did President Feng mention the approximate valuation? As she asked, she walked into the room. Xu Leigang had already received Feng Juns instructions and answered with a smile, The valuation definitely a few billion. Im not clear on the specifics. President Feng said to just let Sister Hong handle it, as everything in this room, Assistant Li has already tagged. Oh, Sister Hong nodded indifferently again, pushed open a few rooms to take a look, and then waved her hand, You guys register these. While she spoke carelessly, a woman and three men busied themselves seriouslyone filming, another taking notes with pen and paper, and someone else identifying the jade stones. Sister Hong walked around the house and sat down on the sofa, These jade stones dont need to be moved? They can be moved, Xu Leigang replied with a smile, or they can stay here, but youll need to assign someone to guard them. After all, its my house. Sister Hong, you can stay however you like hehe, just dont dismantle it. Oh, Sister Hong nodded again and then spoke casually, Well, President Feng will need to move out then, otherwise its not very convenient.
Hes already moved out, someone spoke up from the side. The speaker was none other than Zhang Caixin, her gaze lost, not knowing what she was thinking. Sister Hong turned her head, looking at her with surprise, Caixin, whether President Feng moves or not its not our ce to decide. Zhang Caixins brow furrowed slightly, her delicate nostrils twitched, and she spoke calmly, Hes moved out, this ce its no longer the same. Sister Hong looked away, her heart filled with annoyance. What kind of folly is this girlmitting? But her face remained calm, Lets see what Lei Gang has to say. Master has indeed moved out, Xu Leigang spread his hands, giving a wry smile, He said he mighte back to stay temporarily in the future, but if its inconvenient for you, he wont return. These were indeed Feng Juns words. He nned to live in Baixing Towns deste hills from now on, but he liked to leave some leeway. He had nned multiple hideouts before; while Baixing Town will be his main base, he also needed to keep his options open. But no matter what, the vi in Peach Blossom Valley had to be more reliable than the factory on the street. He mighte back to stay temporarily? Sister Hong blinked, pondering this question Zhang Caixin spoke coldly, her gaze full of fury, Where did he move to? What the heck? Xu Leigang clearly saw her anger and couldnt help but gossip internally: What did Master Feng do? In fact, he also felt that the vi today was somehow different from yesterday, but he simply med it on everyone leaving and a sense of nostalgia for the past liveliness. So he was slightly stunned before replying with a smile, Where Master goes, how could I know? Why dont you give him a call? Zhang Caixin was taken aback, the fury in her eyes gradually fading, reced by an indescribable loneliness. Then, she spoke faintly, Never mind, since he didnt tell, why should we bother to ask? Sister Hong looked at her strangely, thinking, Whats with this girl today? However, she agreed with Caixins words, so she, too, spoke lightly, Mm, as long as President Feng prepares the jade stones in time and doesnt hinder our coboration, that is whats most important. No sooner had she finished speaking than Zhang Caixin stood up, Sister, it feels a bit stuffy in here; Im going out for some air. Sister Hong knew that her sister was definitely having some troubles today, but the details could wait untilter to discuss. But Xu Leigang looked at Zhang Caixins retreating figure in surprise: Why do I remember her saying she liked the air inside?
Zhang Caixin walked out the front door, feeling an unbearable emptiness in her heart. She could bepletely sure that Feng Jun had tampered with the house, and the exceptionallyfortable feeling had disappeared. Having seen Feng Juns Aerial Absorption and Flying Leaf Injuries, he had be someone who could be called extraordinary in her mind. But his departure without informing her of his whereabouts, what did that mean? Recently, she had been subtly hinting to her sister that the scenery of Peach Blossom Valley was quite nice.
Have I been abandoned? Zhang Caixins heart felt bewildered once again. She remembered a certain winter day not long ago, his hand gripping hers, fingers interlocked The warmth of hisrge hand, she remembered as if it were yesterday Her eyes swept to the coat rack, her gaze gradually focusing, and subconsciously, she looked up for that clever crow. That peculiarly elusive bird, it must have been taken by him Eh, it didnt leave? The crows were still circling overhead in the yard, asionallynding on trees, hopping around in a restless and uneasy manner. A bitter smile tugged at the corners of Zhang Caixins mouth, Little thing, are you like me, abandoned by him too? Sister Hong had a talk with Xu Leigang and tentatively decided to move five pieces of Jade, as for whether she would send someone to watch over them, she would need to discuss it back at thepany and give a response within a week. At the same time, she said, I know that President Feng might be a little tight on funds after the New Year, so Ill transfer ten million to him in the next couple of days. Xu Leigang, for his part, expressed, You all take your time to discuss. Im not in a hurry, with a few soldiers here to watch, there wont be any problems There are some old men and women who block the gate all day long to dance; Master Feng moved away because he couldnt stand the harassment. Upon learning why Feng Jun had left, Zhang Caixin felt somewhat relieved, so it was for that reason, not that he intentionally abandoned me. But her mood only improved slightly; on the way back, Sister Hong posed a question, Whats with you today, Caixin? You seem out of sorts. Oh, its nothing, Zhang Caixin answered haphazardly, its just that Feng Jun left like this, without even telling us where it feels a bit unfair.
Sister Hong nced at her casually andmented indifferently, You have his phone number; you could have called him directly, why act all precious like a literary woman? Im being precious? Zhang Caixin rolled her eyes helplessly. If you two werent an item, I would have called him right away. Whats so rare about a woman chasing a man? But chasing the man my sister is after, thats not appropriate. However, she still replied, Sister, if anyone should call him, it should be you. Without any title or status, what does that make me? Is it about having no status? Sister Hongs lips curled up slightly, her own sister seemed to have some ideas after all. She didnt look at Zhang Caixin but spoke as if it were a matter of course, Status is something you have to fight for yourself. Just go for it confidently, and I support you. Zhang Caixin fell silent for a moment before speaking, Sister, what are you thinking? I meant fighting for you. Sister Hong nced at her sideways, a smile that wasnt quite a smile ying on her lips, You should think carefully about what you just said. Are you really not going topete? Zhang Caixin was silent for a while before answering finally, I definitely wontpete with you Feng Jun and the others arrived at the barren hill and began their intense cleanup. The two small hills covered an area of more than six thousand mu, more than four square kilometers, with a river in front and ins behind, only just over a kilometer away from the national highway, and the vi was situated against the hill facing the river. This so-called barren hill had actually been nted with a lot of trees and flowers in recent years. The former owner, nning to emigrate to Merrick, had tidied the ce up quite nicely, and all kinds of infrastructure were avable. Aside from the young flora, the ce already bore some resemnce to Peach Blossom Valley. Feng Jun had newly built a mountain road about nine meters wide. At present, only the base of the road wasid, and it could be worked on from both sides without impeding the ess of vehicles.
The previous owners vi upied more than sixty mu, and impressively, dozens ofrge trees had been transnted into the yard, which after several years of growth, had be lush and green. In addition to the vis yard, the owner had also built a simple workshop that could amodate people. On the roadside, Feng Jun had cleared three plots ofnd, each about twenty mu in size, with roads connecting them. Walls had been built around the plots, and in two of them, a row of modr houses had been constructed first, while the rest were brick houses still under construction. The third plot was covered with a steel frame greenhouse, obviously intended for the storage of somerger equipment in the future. The first order of business for Feng Jun and the others was to settle into the vi. Since the vi sold at a high price, not much had been moved out. However, Feng Jun found most of the items unsuitable and gave them away to distant rtives, who in exchanged cleaned the vi thoroughly. Of course, the two rooms that Feng Jun had previously upied, along with their contents, were not to be touched. Compared to Xu Leigangs vi, this ce was truly simple and crude. Although Feng Jun had ordered plenty of furniture and appliances before and after the new year, the house, from inside to out, inevitably imparted a rich, rustic aura. After moving in, they got the ce organized in a day. The next step was to staff the estate. Gazi suggested recruiting from Chaoyang, believing that people from big cities were unreliable and that it was better to trust fellow townsmen when away from home. Before Feng Jun could rebut, Li Xiaotong contemptuously voiced her opinion, Sure, you think townspeople are reliable, and they think youre reliable they wont quit on you easily.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om Feng Jun was inclined to hire some retired soldiersjust as the web novels described. Before he could discuss with Xu Leigang, Wang Haifeng advised against it, describing these options as unreliable and suggesting his most heartfelt rmendation: with enough money to spare, outsourcing is the best choice.
Dont you see that bank tellers, train conductors, and the like have all been outsourced? The reason is simple: instead of paying lots of people the same money, its better to give it to one person with management skills who will go out of their way to handle all sorts of issues for you. Feng Jun immediately understood and took the idea a step further: that wasnt enough, they had to introduce apetitive mechanism as well. In short, with the arrival in a new environment, they had to design the necessary ns well. Chapter 342: 342: Chased Down Chapter 342: Chapter 342: Chased Downn/?/vel/b//in dot c//om The nning involved could not be achieved overnight. Feng Jun decided to first borrow ten people from Wu Limin to keep an eye on the iing routes, as well as two warehouses. There were three connected warehouses: one warehouse was only responsible for iing goods and not for outgoing, another was only for outgoing and not for iing. There was also an unguarded steel frame warehouse that, in addition to leading to the other two warehouses, directly connected to the vi. Any goods could be moved in or out of the vi without the other two warehouses being aware. The reason Feng Jun borrowed people from Wu Limin was not because he had a great deal of trust in young master Wu, but because he took a page from Wang Haifengs ybook: I dont need to manage these people; if theres an issue, just go straight to young master Wu. After all, he was generous, offering three hundred a day for ten people, which totaled three thousand yuan. Whether young master Wu cared about such a sum of money or not, Feng Jun was not entirely sure, but he knew one thing clearly: I am giving you no small amount of money, if its not enough, you can say so, but if the job isnt done well, think about the consequences yourself. Wu Limin was aware of how formidable he could be, anyway. Besides that, a bunch of distant rtives and others had also stayed behind, including that electrician; whether they were useful or not, time would tell. They were all assigned to the workshop and were not allowed to enter the vi without a cause.
It took a day and a half to get these matters arranged, and by the morning of the third day, Xu Leigang had also arrived. Feng Jun had already taken out the Condensing Spirit Stone and ced it on the rockery in the backyard. Above the rockery was a small pavilion, where he ced the Spirit Stone at its edge, blocking it with rocks to prevent as much of the Spiritual Energy from leaking out as possible. The Spiritual Energy leaking from the Spirit Stone was less substantial than when it was in Peach Blossom Valley, but most of it was directed towards the pavilion, making cultivation there far more effective. He then summoned Xu Leigang and the other two. Without exining the reasons, he simply emphasized that from now on, they should cultivate here and not anywhere else. Xu Leigang and the others had slightly lesser sensory abilities, but their brains were sharp. After practicing in the pavilion and then sitting in other parts of the rockery to cultivate, theypared the experiences and immediately noticed the difference. Anxiety began to build in Xu Leigangs heart: This wont do, I wont be able to cultivate when I get home and even if I wanted to, it wouldnt be effective in secret. However, he dared not speak to Feng Jun about this. It was an issue of his own making, so how could he discuss it with someone else? The very afternoon they began their cultivation, Feng Jun was pleasantly surprised to find that Wu Ya had also followed them. You should know that the straight-line distance from here to Peach Blossom Valley is about thirty kilometers, thirty-five by car, Not far from the rockery, Feng Jun had erected a simr clothes rack, but when moving, he had not considered bringing Wu Ya with him. To some extent, his mentality valued a people-first approach. Although this crow was mystical, when Feng was moving he did not even notify Zhang Caixin, and during his apprenticeship, he expected Wang Haifeng to forgo their friendship; how could he possibly open a back door for a crow? nting a clothes rack here was just going with the flow: I will give you the opportunity, but whether you can discover it and seize it is up to you. This crow, having traversed over thirty kilometers, was indeed linked by fate as well as its own mystique. Feng Jun did not approve of feeding animals but seeing the crownd on the rack, he took out two sticks of sausage and walked over. The crow, having spent years blending in with the tourist area, was quite familiar with this packaging. It pped its wings as though it wanted to fly away, but ultimately, it opened its mouth at this point, Feng Jun was still a good five meters away. Come on, feed me, I ept it. Feng Jun nced at it, walked up to the rockery, hung one sausage on the pavilion, then peeled back a section of the other sausage and ced it on a rock. The one hanging you cannot eat, only what I let you eat. The crow, disying extraordinary intelligence, grabbed the half-peeled sausage, ced it on a t rock, pinned one end with its w, and gave a hard tug with its long beak to squeeze the sausage out, then quickly gobbled it down.
Feng Jun wasnt surprised. He circled the perimeter of the rockery with his hand and then pointed at the crow: Youre in charge of the small animals in this area, got it? The crow cawed twice and flew off, pping its wings. Within five minutes, it had brought back a snake about a foot long, mmed it half dead on the rock, then tore open the snakes skin and began to devour, blood and all. The pride in its eyes was evident to anyone: This sort of thing, I can handle with no pressure at all.
Feng Jun, how to put it? The crows mystical nature hadnt exceeded his expectations, but it was still a pleasant surprise. Now he was the owner of over six thousand acres of thisnd, and besides them, there were hardly any outsiders. If any animals strayed near the Spirit Stone, it wouldnt stir up muchmotion. And out here in the wilderness, not like the city, there are many kinds of animals, let alone snakes. It wouldnt be surprising to encounter weasels or masked palm civets. The crows instinct to chase away small animals and protect its territory doesnt mean as much to Feng Jun as it would in the city. But having it is better than not, it can save a lot of trouble. The key thing was that it had found its way here, which not only showed its spiritual nature but also indicated fate, so he very rarely fed it. He only fed it rarely, but the three in the pavilion who were cultivating were stunned when they saw it. After a long moment, Gazi finally called out, Brother Jun is that the crow from Peach Blossom Valley? Definitely, Wang Haifeng answered unconsciously, his gaze a little vacant, Damn, has it be a spirit? Xu Leigang mused, Could it be that it followed me here when I drove over this morning? To him, whether the crow followed him or not was secondary. He had already realized that Master Feng could transform the environment, bringing about changes that others did not understand. No, perhaps there was one person who might understand! The fatty started to ponder Was Zhang Caixins odd behavior that day due to something like this? Right at that moment, Li Xiaobin walked out of the vi and into the backyard, holding a walkie-talkie, President Feng, Zhou Xiaotong has arrived at the mountain gate and still wants toe in. The mountain gate was what everyone called the entrance to the 6,000-acre site, which was not entirely closed off C many areas were unsuitable for walking, let alone driving. The most suitable ces for vehicle entrance were one entry and one exit. The two endpoints of these roads, collectively referred to as the mountain gate, were guarded by men ordered by Feng Jun.
When Feng Jun was moving, Zhou Xiaotong was at the site. She wanted to follow to see the new ce, but Feng Jun formally warned her: the new house is on a hillside, I cant stop you if you want to follow, but I wont let you through the mountain gate. Zhou Xiaotong followed anyway, nonchntly, only to be truly stopped at the mountain gate C the road construction was being done by Sheng Tang Construction workers. With just a casual order from Feng, their construction vehicles blocked the road, making it impossible for her car to get through. She didnte the next day, but on this day, as there was someone watching over the retractable gate of the mountain gate, she couldnt get in at all. Then, to Miss Zhous discovery, the guards were also from the constructionpany, which sent her into a rage. Do you know where Im from? Tell your boss and ask if he wants his constructionpany to carry on? The guards, who were either foolhardy or deliberately chosen by Wu Limin for their obstinacy, simply replied, We dont care where youre from. If you want to get through, contact President Feng, and only him C no one else will do. One of them, for some unknown reason, even added: So what about the Imperial Capital ent? Even if you have powerful connections in the Imperial Capital, this is Zhengyang! Zhou Xiaotong was furious, but to cause trouble for the constructionpany over such a trivial matter seemed too much, so she made a decision: get out of the car, we are going in on foot! She was determined; though the mountain road appeared short, it was winding and over three kilometers long, a walk that would take at least half an hour and certainly be more exhausting than walking on t ground. But the two guards were too diligent; when they saw the group trying to bypass the main gate, they stepped in to block them: If you can get in through the wilderness without us noticing, then well concede. But trying to get past the main gate as if we were dead? No way. The guards were doing their job well, but Zhou Xiaotong wasnt alone; she always had four or five people with her, and two men walked up, pushing against the guards: You think youre so great, daring toy hands on us? Sheng Tang Construction didnt just have two people there; there were others working on the road and building houses. Seeing the tense situation, a group of four or five workers rushed over, with even more looking on from a distance. Zhou Xiaotong didnt want her people to be at a disadvantage, so she emphasised again: We are from the Imperial Capital, and we have business with Feng Jun. If your littlepany continues to be ignorant, I might really get angry! Among those who had run over was a minor boss from thepany, who quickly stepped in to calm down his own people: Its enough to just block them, dont start a fight and even if a fight is necessary, I need to inform the higher-ups first.
So, the relevant higher-ups called Li Xiaobin to give a brief report on the situation Now that things hade to this, what should we do? Feng Jun had originally not wanted to let Zhou Xiaotong in; he had decided that he wanted to develop thisnd well over the next few years, which meant keeping others attention away as much as possible. But when he heard that Zhou Xiaotong was actually nning to walk in, he too was taken aback: Why is she so obsessed with me? Based on what he knew about her, he understood that she was not only proud but genuinely able to endure hardship. If she set her mind on doing something, she wouldnt give up easily. Not to mention, to win his favor, she had gone to Chaoyang ahead of time, and unknown to him, decisively used her connections to help her family resolve an old issue. Such a determined person could truly be extraordinarily troublesome. With no other option, Feng Jun had to drive a farm vehicle to the mountain gate. When he arrived, Zhou Xiaotong and her fivepanions were still in a standoff with the dozen or so people from Sheng Tang. When they saw him get out of the farm vehicle, one of the men with Zhou Xiaotong scoffed, See, President Feng still had toe personally, didnt he? (To be continued, calling for monthly votes.) Chapter 343: 343: Too Curious Chapter 343: Chapter 343: Too Curious Feng Jun couldnt be bothered with Zhou Xiaotongs men and walked straight to the Sheng Tangpanys men to ask which two were the gatekeepers. The two gatekeepers stepped forward, their hearts a mess, somewhat worried that their 5,000-yuan monthly sry was in jeopardy. The project manager had assigned them to guard the gate, explicitly stating that the boss was paying 300 a day, but they could only be paid a monthly sry of 5,000, because thepany needed to take a management fee. If there were anypses, not only would they suffer losses, butpany profits would also be affected. To those working on the construction site, a 5,000 yuan monthly sry wasnt much, but it was basically earning money by sitting around. And in their spare time from gatekeeping, they could help out with odd jobs on the site, earning extra money from high-intensity tasks like loading and unloading, to low-intensity ones like cooking. With this job, earning seven or eight thousand a month wasnt a big problem, and they truly cherished it. Feng Jun stepped forward, took out a stack of red banknotes, and counted out ten, Here, you two did a good job today. As gatekeepers, you should have a discerning eye a reward of five hundred for each of you. Not only did he provide a material reward, but he also elevated their status, not referring to them as gatekeepers but as Men Gang. Of course, the two Men Gang were extremely grateful, but the man confronting them seemed a bit unable to stand it, ncing at Zhou Xiaotong: This is like pping you in the face, isnt it? Zhou Xiaotong didnt mind, instead she watched Feng Jun with great interest, her eyes shining with an unusual glimmer.
Her reaction seemed a bit infatuated, but to be honest, Feng Jun was most troubled by her current state: Are you brewing some mischief again, aiming to figure out my weaknesses to exploit them? He asked with all seriousness, Sister Xiaotong, dont you have anything serious to do all day long? Zhou Xiaotong gave a thumbs up, replying with a smile, Clear rewards and punishments, masterful control over your subordinates, impressive, President Feng. If you focused on doing business, youd definitely be a genius in the business world. Feng Jun didnt believe a word of it. Just clear rewards and punishments qualifies someone as a genius in the business world Isnt that nonsense? He could sense a bit of ckmail in her toneYoure not focused on doing business right now, but you have some extraordinary abilities, do you need me to publicize them for you? This woman was really difficult to deal with. He didnt allow himself to be threatened by anyone, so he also spoke his mind, Say whatever you want to know right here. I want to go in and recognize the door, Zhou Xiaotong replied righteously, and then she asked a very strange question, Do you have dogs in your estate? I knew this one wouldnt be easy! Feng Jun immediately realized: She might want to bring up the dogs from Peach Blossom Valley. He couldnt be sure what had be of the dogs from Peach Blossom Valley since his departure, but judging from the crow that came from thirty kilometers away, he guessed those dogs werent exactly normal. So, with a half-smile, he nced at her, As gatekeepers, you should be more meticulous. Dont just curse people. Its the butchers who are regarded as just when they ughter dogs, and its often the schrs who are treacherous. No one is born nobler than others. This damn bastard! Zhou Xiaotong cursed inwardly: You know damned well thats not what I meant! She was used to looking down on many people, but she wasnt so shallow as to highlight her extraordinariness by insulting others. In fact, with Feng Juns interpretation, the two gatekeepers would certainly hate her even more. Actually, she didnt take the anger of the little people too lightly; upsetting these two men might not add much risk to her safety, but these were Feng Juns gatekeepers. They could easily give her trouble intentionally or unintentionally in the future. Nevertheless, she wouldnt exin to the gatekeepers that she didnt mean it that way. She just tilted her chin up a little, Alright, open the gate, I want to go in and take a look. If it gets anyter, I might just have to settle down here. This damned hoodlum! Feng Jun shook his head, You may enter, but only you alone. Your car and other people are not allowed in. Zhou Xiaotong didnt say anything, just looked at him calmly. Feng Jun spread his hands, Of course, if you dont want toe in, thats up to you. Zhou Xiaotong wasnt going to give him the chance to refuse her, and she decisively walked over, then ncing at the farm truck, couldnt help frowning, President Feng, youre not going to make me ride in that sort of vehicle, are you?
The road isnt fixed yet. This vehicle is most suitable, Feng Jun said with a slight smile, Of course, I could also walk up there with you. Are you sure? Zhou Xiaotongs face darkened as she looked at her shoes, then spoke decisively, I hope your vehicle is reasonably clean. She had changed into sneakers in the car to walk on the mountain trails, but these shoes were still not exactly suitable for long walks they had hidden heels. The farm truck Feng Jun brought was indeed clean, not the usual dirty and smelly one expects; it was basically brand new and just remodeled a bit, spotlessly clean on the inside.
Riding in the farm truck wasnt a great experience, but Feng Jun wasnt so bored as to intentionally jostle Zhou Xiaotong. Zhou Xiaotong, however, after a few bumps, turned towards him, wrapped her arm around his waist, and rested her head on his shoulder, Ugh, drive steadier, Im getting a bit carsick. Feng Juns nostrils were instantly filled with a faint fragrance, and although he knew the woman in his arms was into both men and women, he couldnt help but be slightly moved inside. There was no helping it, men are creatures driven by their lower halves, even though he knew this woman was intentionally seducing him and he was aware of her promiscuity, he just couldnt suppress the impulse in his heartshes a privileged offspring at my mercy, one I can trample underfoot. After holding him for almost two minutes, Zhou Xiaotong spoke, her breath as fresh as an orchid, I want treatment for a man from southern Shinra. Watt? Feng Jun was taken aback for a moment before he realized what she was talking about. Your jumping to conclusions is quite extraordinary, I cant even take care of Huaxia citizens, let alone a foreigner No treatment. Dont y the beauty trap with me, buddy, Im not falling for it. I mean, if he can be cured, at least tens of billions could be made easily, Zhou Xiaotong spokezily, Ive looked into your business, and you earn your money through hard work. You could totally avoid being bogged down by these trivial matters What about a fifty-fifty split? Not interested, Feng Jun uttered indifferently, offering no further exnation. Zhou Xiaotong didnt speak again until she saw the vi gates, and only then did she let go and sat up straight. Inwardly, Feng Jun felt a slight regret, Im focused on driving, why dont you be a little more action-oriented?n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om Then he scorned himself fiercely: A hypocrite is always pretentious, dont you know shes unclean? Zhou Xiaotong was very intrigued by this vi infused with a strong rural charm. She wandered around the room, inspecting everything.
Feng Jun vaguely guessed what she was looking for, but the two rooms he had used were lockedthere was actually nothing much in them, just some outdoor living supplies. All those extensive living materials were stored in the warehouse, and there was no way she was going to be allowed in there. Originally, he had just wanted her to take a look at the front yard and leave it at that. Unexpectedly, she went straight to the attic and out onto the balcony. That nce was crucial; she suddenly let out a scream, Ah, its that crow! In the vi, there was a small building in both the front and the back yard, and to enjoy the river view, the building at the back was higher. However, the artificial mountain was even higher. If Zhou Xiaotong had been wandering in the building at the front, she wouldnt have been able to see the back, but from the rooftop, the view was just right. Feng Jun frowned upon hearing that, cursing himself for forgettinghow could this guy get to the rooftop? Honestly, he had not anticipated this. Although it was alreadyte March by the sr calendar, the end of the second lunar month, the wind in the river channel near the vi and on the mountain was still bitterly cold with the chill of early spring. Whats a delicate woman doing on the rooftop unbidden? Even if you go to the rooftop, arent you supposed to face north and enjoy the great river? Why would you think to look south? Yet since shed discovered it, well, shed discovered it. Zhou Xiaotong didnt wait for his reply; she ran down the stairs and headed straight for the backyard. Feng Jun couldnt be bothered to stop her; this womans curiosity was too strong. If he really stopped her, who knows what trouble she might stir up. Zhou Xiaotong reached the backyard and saw at a nce three people sitting cross-legged in the pavilion on the artificial mountain, cultivating. She was stunned for a moment and slowly turned around.
Looking back at Feng Jun, she smiled awkwardly, Doing this doesnt count as stealing skills, does it? Your imagination is really something! Feng Jun watched her expressionlessly, making her eyes reveal a hint of panic before he spoke in a heavy voice, Did I tell you to go back there? Zhou Xiaotong furrowed her brows, then spread her hands and spoke like a true ruffian, Anyway, Ive seen it now, so what do you propose we do? Just one nce wont teach me anything Youre not going to kill me to silence me, are you? Feng Jun touched his chin, pondering, as he said, Hmm, let me think vegetative state? He was just aiming to scare her, but to his surprise, Zhou Xiaotongughed when she heard this. Haha, dont joke around. Youre a man of clear debts, and I have helped your parents. How could you treat me like that? In fact having seen it, Ive seen it, right? Thats both right and wrong, Feng Jun, seeing his scare tactic fail, answered briskly, I may let this one slide, but I have two conditions. First, I dont want anyone else to know about this. Second, nevere here again. Hey, Master Feng, thats a bit too harsh of you, Zhou Xiaotong said earnestly, I am after all Feng Jun didnt let her finish and interrupted her directly, Youre mistaken, this isnt a request, Im informing you! Zhou Xiaotongs brows knitted; she took a breath and spoke coldly after a while, Theres something I dont understand, and I hope you can give me a reason. I know your rtionship with Gazi, but what favor did those two do for you? Why do they get privileges that I dont? Chapter 344: 344: A Big Move Chapter 344: Chapter 344: A Big Move Feng Jun was somewhat at a loss for words; this question was rather difficult to answer. Xu Leigang and Wang Haifeng had of course helped him, such as when they pulled some strings to get him out after the police took him away However, upon careful consideration, the help they offered wasnt really that much, even theirbined efforts didnt match up to Sister Hong. Sister Hong not only personally got him out but also helped suppress Liu Hong and others, and now shes handling business for him. Inparison, Zhou Xiaotong only helped him with one thing, but for him, it was extremely meaningful. Although for Zhou Xiaotong, it might have been a small effort, Feng Jun himself couldnt think of it that way. Just like how he had plenty of Body Tempering Pills, he wouldnt stand for anyone treating them asmon goods. After pausing for a moment, Feng Jun replied in a deep voice, Youre right, but when I teach them, ites with a vow of silence. The difference lies in I only teach this martial art to men, not women. Zhou Xiaotong blinked and asked thoughtfully, You mean you dont want to teach women, right? Can you not be so clever? Feng Jun grimaced, speaking helplessly, Training is very hard work, and besides is it really interesting for a girl to be fighting and killing?
Zhou Xiaotongs chin tilted up slightly, What if I want to learn? Impossible, Feng Jun shook his head, answering very confidently, Setting aside whether you can handle the hardship, your problem is youre too clever, understand? Just continue with your carefree life. Since you like luxury and pleasure, why force yourself to do otherwise? Unexpectedly, Zhou Xiaotong also nodded, appearing to deeply agree, My biggest problem is indeed that Im too clever. But I really do want to know, what could you possibly teach them? Its not necessary, Feng Jun shook his head, nced at her, and sighed again, Why cant you be content being yourdy? Why cant I be my carefree country dweller Hmm, I still owe you a favor. Zhou Xiaotong looked at him and spoke smoothly, I know you have some secrets you dont want to let out. I could have helped you keep them hidden. Why must you push me away? Feng Jun pondered for a moment before asking, What exactly do you know? The abnormal behavior of the dogs and crows in Peach Blossom Valley, Zhou Xiaotong said frankly, looking him in the eye, Others might think it was a coincidence, but Im very sure it was no coincidence. How did you do it? Feng Jun looked at her for a long time, then finally said, Five Body Tempering Pills, five Foundation Establishment Pills do you want them? No! Zhou Xiaotong shook her head decisively, her big eyes on him, Youd want me to disappear from your sight afterward, right? Now I finally understand why Yuan Huapeng finds you so vexing! Feng Jun turned to leave, Youre banned from entering the back yard. I hope you behave Im adept at creating coincidences, you understand. Would it be alright if I just stand here and watch for a while? Zhou Xiaotong turned to ask. Feng Jun didnt respond; he just walked away. Zhou Xiaotong, after all, was a clever person. She could be ruthless when it came to bullying others but knew how to read the room. She watched for roughly ten minutes before quietly slipping away, finding Feng Jun in a vi at the front, Alright, its gettingte. Im thinking of leaving. So considerate? Feng Jun looked at her skeptically, I did tell you, once you leave, you cante back again. Zhou Xiaotong smiled radiantly at him, Since you cant bear to see me go, I wont leave tonight. Upon hearing this, Feng Jun rolled his eyes helplessly, Ivee to realize the way Yuan Huapeng deals with you works best. He truly had no good solution for handling her, while Zhou Xiaotong seemed like a fish in water.
She wandered near the vi and encountered an electrician. She even had him fetch tworge suitcases from the gate on a motorcycle. Feng Jun watched the scene unfold with speechlessness, but he couldnt really reprimand the electrician either. Zhou Xiaotong had paid him, asking for help to bring over two suitcases of clothes. That night, the five people in the vi held a celebratory meal to toast to Master Fengs housewarming. Astonishingly, Zhou Xiaotong whipped out two bottles of thirty-year-old Moutai as a gift. Feng Jun really felt unable to graciously ept her wine, but Wang Haifeng, Xu Leigang, and Lu Xiaoning looked on with their eyes gluedsuch wines were simply not avable on the market.
Hence, everyone split a bottle, and Gazi suggested that Brother Jun take the remaining one home for the old man to enjoy. Zhou Xiaotong could hold her liquor well, drinking over half a catty of white spirits and seven or eight bottles of beer. Her speech became slightly slurred, but she showed no signs of drunkenness. By nine oclock, Feng Jun wouldnt allow Zhou Xiaotong to drink any more, warning, If you keep drinking, you wont be able to walk out of here. Indifferently, Zhou Xiaotong imed, I never intended to leave, didnt you see I brought my clothes over? Feng Jun was indeed a bit wary of her tworge suitcases. To say they contained clothes, yet Moutai had appeared out of them? Therefore, it wouldnt be strange if some high-tech product turned up next. So Feng Jun nearly had to drag her onto the farm vehicle, with the tworge suitcases ced in the truck bed as well. Sitting in the farm vehicle, Zhou Xiaotong was stillining, saying, I havent stayed long enough, and youre rushing me off. Ill have toe back tomorrow. Feng Jun had drunk a bit too much and still had to be careful driving on the mountain road, so he was somewhat distracted and said, Thene back tomorrow, its better than staying at my ce. No sooner had he spoken than he regretted it, thinking to himself that alcohol really wasnt a good thing; why did he allow the other party toe again? Fortunately, the next day, Zhou Xiaotong didnt show up. In the following days, Feng Jun was busy nning the estate, involving road construction and three storage rooms. He intended to create a buffer zone around the property to prevent others from entering his territory. It was absolutely necessary, as the barren mountain borders thends of other vigers. Many families,cking firewood, would go up the mountain to collect it, and if they couldnt find dry wood, theyd chop trees down.
Living off the mountain and the water, in their eyes, was the most normal thing, and simr situations existed even in the mobile phone realm. Some even drove their sheep up the mountain to graze, which was even worse, as most of the goats raised in Zhengyang were mountain goats. Mountain goats eat grass, not only the leaves but they favor the juicy roots. Eating the grass roots was bad enough, but they also liked to gnaw on the bark. A person lives by their face, a tree by its bark; a tree without bark will die. The person who had previously contracted the mountain had encountered simr issues, with ongoing conflicts with local vigers. He even erected barbed wire along his boundaries. Not to mention the impassable, natural trenches, he hadid five or six kilometers of barbed wire alone. Such arge investment was bound to be somewhat effective, yet there were those who cut through the wire with pliers to continue collecting firewood and grazing sheep. That individual had then coborated with the local police, sending quite a few trespassers to the police station, and this somewhat stabilized the situation. But even that could notpletely put an end to such incidents. Feng Jun was determined not to let anyone trespass on hisnd, and the method he chose was simple and crudebuilding a wall. Its said that a wall amidst the green mountains and waters can be the most jarring sight. Many parks in the city have long since demolished their walls and reced them with iron fences; even the vis in Peach Blossom Valley have just iron railings and no walls. However, Feng Jun didnt see it that way. Why should the existence of a wall be eye-catching? Because it wasnt aesthetically pleasing. So, just make the wall a bit more beautiful.
Whats the most beautiful? Nature, of course. If the wall looked like it was a natural part of the scenery, that would be perfect. Of course, absolute naturalness wouldnt do either. At the very top of the wall, he would definitely cover it with colored ze tiles to show that this was a wall, not part of the scenery, to prevent any viger from making excuses. Such a wall would be expensive to build. Not just those who contract barren mountains, but even coal mine owners wouldnt necessarily be willing to spend so much money on it; it wouldnt be worth it.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om But Feng Jun wasnt concerned with whether it was worth it or not. He didnt like trouble and didnt mind spending a lot of money. Even if the cost of the wall reached twenty thousand per meter, a five or six kilometer wall would only be just over a hundred million. When you have money, you can be that capricious! Once Feng Jun made a decision, he asked Wang Haifeng to help find a design firm and a constructionpany. Wang Haifengs family was definitely considered locals in Zhengyang. His father was one of the earliest well-off individuals, now a billionaire; his elder brother held a young, substantive senior position, and his father-inw was a retired official at the bureau level, enjoying treatment at the deputy provincial level. Feng Jun believed that with the Wang familys background, they were more than capable of handling such matters. The project didnt start out particrly smoothly. Although it was arge endeavor, it was a private enterprise. No matter how much they emphasized that thend belonged to the state, Feng Jun had contracted it privately, for a fifty-year term. The major design institutes were skeptical about construction of this magnitude. They werent new to designing for privatepanies, but those were either factories or real estate developments, where privatepanies could make money using those buildings after construction waspleted. But Feng Jun, this man, was actually willing to spend tens of millions to build a wall around a barren mountain. And the only things he would enclose within it, besides nting trees, would at most be some sort of farm stay enterprisealthough this farm stay might be a bitrger than usual. As for tourism? Thats indeed a hot topic, but as a tourist area, this ce was a bit too small.
Especially since he wasnt nning on creating a theme park, there werent many attractions. Crunched the numbers, and with such arge investment in the wall, there was simply no possibility of recouping the costs. There are those who will do business at a loss, but nobody wants to engage in a business thats sure to lose money. Thus, most design firms were puzzled over this job, and they didnt believe Wang Haifengs exnationthat the contractor just didnt want to be disturbed. Some even inquired through Wang Haifengs father-inw: Are you nning on ying some capital operation games through this design project, as well as the subsequent construction? Wang Haifeng was somewhat amused and bemused: Really, President Feng isnt short of money. He acquired this piece ofnd with a quick turnover for one hundred and fifty million. How big of a deal is spending a bit more on constructing a wall? His answer brought forth more contemtive gazes: Oh, so this barren mountain has already involved a financial tie of one hundred and fifty million? (Update: Tomorrow the plot will elerate, with good news, the big wind ising fast. Its just the right time to start a climax. Feng Xiao doesnt have much reserve, so everyone, please give more monthly tickets.) Chapter 345: 345 Winds Arise from All Sides Chapter 345: Chapter 345 Winds Arise from All Sides After all the talking, its still because Feng Juns reputation in Zhengyang is too insignificant to gain the recognition of others.N?v(el)B\\jnn Those who know him are mostly the top notch yers in the jewelry and jade industry; ordinary jewelers might not have even heard of himfor the big yers, information monopoly is indeed very necessary. Of course, for designpanies, no one could ignore such a big order; it would be foolish not to earn money when theres an opportunity. So they proposed that its fine for us to do the design, but we must first pay the design feenot the full amount, but fifty or sixty percent will do. When dealing with private individuals, financial risk must be considered, not to mention dealing with an unknown person; even when dealing with famous rich people, risk must be mitigated. Not to mention others, Sheng Tang Construction is well-known, right? The design fees they owe around the ce are no small amount, and they are in real estate, no less. Feng Jun didnt have much aversion to paying most of the design fee upfront; he had no intention of owing money. Besides, the designpany also mentioned that designing such a wall required detailed surveys of the surroundingnd and even considerations of geological factors. Such work would consume a substantial amount ofbor and material resources, on top of which the relevant design proposal would not be cheap. Therefore, Feng Jun felt that it was perfectly reasonable to pay about half of the design fee in advance. But Wang Haifeng disagreed, Master Feng is easy to talk to, but that doesnt mean I am easy to fool. Paying half in advance? Dont even think about it! Thats simply not the market rate!
In Zhengyangs construction industry, the standard practice for design fees works like this: theres a deposit of ten to twenty percent, and during the design process, there may be partial payments at various stages. After the final draft is approved, up to eighty percent can be paid. The remaining twenty percent counts for after-sales service and as a security deposit. Long story short, for such arge project with design fees of millions or even tens of millions, its impossible to take away half before even starting. Wang Haifeng told Feng Jun: Once the money is transferred, we would be the ones at a disadvantage. Master Feng mainly wanted to avoid trouble, and as soon as he heard this, he agreed, Fine, we shouldnt be too eager to pay. But while they wanted to follow industry norms, the designpany wouldnt agree, This project isnt considered a major one in Zhengyang City; we take on projects like this quite often You should think it over. True, Zhengyang City has many big orders, but on the other hand, how many people are eyeing them? Wang Haifeng became even angrier, Ive already been generous by not holding a bidding process for this kind of project, and youre still giving me this spiel? When Wu Limin heard about this situation, he was intrigued and approached Wang Haifeng on his own initiative: Our Sheng Tang Construction also has a design branch; why not just give both the construction and design to us? Wang Haifeng replied, The design quality of Sheng Tang Construction really isnt up to par. It may look like just a wall that anybody could design, but Elder Feng is looking for something natural, requiring many imaginative proposals. Wu Limin felt somewhat unconvinced. Even the greatest design agencies started small. So he went back home and asked his father: Could we not recruit a couple of top talents into our design agency? Wu Jianguo was puzzled and listened carefully before slowly shaking his head, Its unnecessary. To take on both design and construction would make the project uncontroble, and it would inevitably require a substantial fronting of costs. What if he doesnt pay us? Sheng Tang Construction is not to be trifled with, but if the debtor were Feng Jun, President Wucked the confidence to recover the money. If it were a project costing one or two million, fronting the money, or even working for free, wouldnt be a big deal. But with a project costing tens or even hundreds of millions the risk is simply too high. It was Wang Haifengs brother who finally found a designpany that only asked for a thirty percent deposit. However, they required payment for progress made, and upon designpletion, the client would have essentially paid fifty percent of the design fee. But that was the cost before the final review of the blueprints. And thispanys quote was slightly higher than the others. The head of the designpany was eloquent, Manager Wang, if this were an old mans deal, you could pay as much design fee as you like, but the thing is this is just a deal introduced by Haifeng. Upon hearing this, Wang Haifeng was even more choked up. Damn, so you think you can take advantage and still act cheeky?
He wasnt used to being let down; the more these people didnt believe in him, the more he insisted on his own views, unwilling to give ground. I really dont get it. Is spending money supposed to be this frustrating these days? This stalemate continued for three days. On the fourth day at noon, after a small gathering with some high school ssmates in Zhengyang, and having drunk a little, he found a nearby hotel and rented a room for a few hours, intending to take a nap before returning to Baixing Town. When he woke up and picked up his phone, which was set to silent, he was dumbfounded, One hundred and eight missed calls damn, whos inviting me to watch Water Margin? He was still puzzled when the one hundred and ninth call came in, from a number he did not recognize.
As soon as he answered, the caller quickly identified themselves, Hello, is this Manager Wang of Luohua Manor? I am the market manager of Si Jifeng Design Company Si Jifeng Design Company, Wang Haifeng had heard of it; in Zhengyang, its considered one of the toppanies within the second tier, especially good at various micro-innovations. They cant establish a strongpany style, but they are very skilled at referencing and perfecting other concepts. Wang Haifeng had never contacted thispany, but otherpanies had mentioned that for a project like theirs,panies simr to Si Jifeng would be most suitable. However, the people at Si Jifeng are very realistic. After hearing what the other party said, Wang Haifeng asked bluntly, Lets not talk about the cost first, do you know our payment terms? It seems like your manor doesnt have its own terms, the market manager said with a smile, Our general requirements are one-one-one-four-two-one we can still negotiate the specifics. Are you interested, Manager Wang? One-one-one-four-two-one meant a ten percent down payment, two installments of ten percent each, then four percent after approval, which made seventy percent at that point. After thepletion of the construction, another twenty percent was paid, and the final ten percent served as a retention fund. This was a very sincere way of payment; they only collected seventy percent upon delivery of the drawings, with another twenty percent due after any final adjustments. This meant that if there were no significant changes to the drawings, there wouldnt be any additional costs for modificationster on, and the ten percent retention was rather high, too. Of course, not discussing construction costs when talking about such construction drawings was rather unscrupulous, but lowering the payment terms so much before negotiation was a mark of sincerity. Wang Haifeng was stunned after listening, and it took him quite a while to collect his thoughts. Finally, with a mix ofughter and tears, he said, Yourpany really trusts us a lot, doesnt it? Such a dispirited remark was a big taboo in negotiations; he shouldnt have said it, but with all the frustrations of the past few days, he couldnt be bothered to care that much anymore. Ourpany has always had high regard for the strength of Luohua Manor, Manager Wang, hearing how easy he was tomunicate with, replied with a smile, Its just a pity that youve never been interested in ourpany, so we had to take the initiative to sell ourselves. Huh? Wang Haifeng pondered for a moment, remembering the Water Margin he just saw, Please wait a moment He then checked his missed calls; a hundred and eight in total, six from Si Jifeng, and three or four each from another four or five designpanies, as well as calls from his elder brother, his father-inw, his wife, and so on.
He began to realize something, Sorry, I was sleeping just now, my phone was on silent, and I received a lot of calls. Did something happen that I dont know about? The market manager was silent for a moment before asking, So was mine the first call you answered? Yes, Wang Haifeng answered gravely, Fundamentally speaking, we do have a bit of destiny what happened? Lets put it this way, the market manager hesitated, obviously choosing his words carefully, If Luohua Manor is one of Mr. Fengs properties apparently, he is a premium client of the bank. Wang Haifeng responded with a couple of perfunctory remarks and hung up, seeing another calling in. He simply turned off his phone, picked up another phone with a triple six number, and dialed Feng Juns mobile, wanting to find out what was going on. The real situation was that Feng Jun had received, over thest two days, several payments from Sister Hong, totaling eighty million that very morning, leading the bank manager to offer a home visit service directly. Feng Jun stated he wasnt avable, saying he had ns for that money and that they shouldnt set their sights on it. The bank manager was persistent, wanting to understand what he nned to do with the moneyif youre nning on investing, we can provide relevant advice. Im not investing; Im spending it myself! After answering this way, Feng Jun felt he might have seemed dismissiveas much money as that was not easy to spend in one go. To prevent further pestering, he specifically mentioned, Im nning to improve my living environment. Thinking of buying a property? We can rmend some, the banks services are really goodas long as you have the money. I just want to build a wall for my yard! Feng Jun felt his reply was a bit showy, but it was truly the situation. The customer manager hesitated before saying: Dont be hasty, may I visit you to discuss it? For some reason, Feng Jun immediately thought of Xu Leigangs second admission to Anding Hospital.
So he patiently exined, Ive leased a barren hill and n to build arge manor. The customer manager was baffled for a good while, finally saying, In that case we can also introduce you to contractors. Would that be convenient for you? These minor matters are not my concern! Feng Jun felt he had already done more than enough, so he put on airs one more time, then hung up the phone. After hearing all this, Wang Haifeng understood: the bank had leaked the information, and everyone knew that Master Feng had money now. Typically, Feng Juns ounts had always had quite a sum, tens of millions at least, but these were private ounts and generally wouldnt be checked unless there was some incident. However, by revealing his ns to improve his living environment, those customer managers would certainly spread the news aroundcustomer managers were not only serving him but other major clients as well. Most importantly, the banks customer managers generally knew the source of Feng Juns wealth. This person wasnt just posturing; he was genuinely doing business! Chapter 346: 346 Eight Directions Cloud Movement Chapter 346: Chapter 346 Eight Directions Cloud Movement For most design firms, because Luohua Manor wasnt a registeredpany, they had no understanding of Feng Juns financial status. Even if they could check bank deposits, they still had to consider the factor of capital operation. Therefore, before this, nobody had thought about investigating Feng Juns assets. However, after learning about Wang Haifengs identity, some did inquire into his personal wealth, but the identity of a fitness coach did leave people speechless. Banks, on the other hand, had a much deeper understanding. They could not only check deposits but also review statements and debts. Strictly speaking, they were very clear about Feng Juns business, with the source of funds being obvious. Upon hearing this news, the designpanies immediately sought to understand the situation in the jade jewelry industryWang Haifeng had mentioned this before, but could his assurance carry the same weight as that from a bank? Diligence matters in all things, and after inquiring, an image of a lively industry tycoon materialized before everyone. It is worth noting that Boss Feng was the mine owner of a jade mine. Nowadays, when you mention a mine owner, the first thing thates to mind is sudden riches. The newly wealthy spending money capriciously is something people can understand. Wanting to enclose ones leased barren hills to create a private manor wasnt impossible either. Having rified Feng Juns situation and then considering Wang Haifengs family, the project seemed much more credible.
Coach Wang hadnt expected that, after merely renting a room by the hour and taking a short nap, he would be a sought-aftermodity, with numerous friendly overturesing his way, especially from many people he had once contacted through various connections. As frustrated as Wang Haifeng had been before, he was now that much appeasedbefore, I gave you an opportunity, and you didnt treasure it. But, being born into a business family, with his father stillpeting in the marketce, his brother at a critical promotion juncture, and even his retired father-inw having various old connections, he couldnt afford to offend these people too much to avoid making things difficult for them. Of course, he could still voice a veiledint or twoOh, so now you dont doubt our funding anymore? While some contacted Wang Haifeng, others reached out to Feng Jun. After all, that Wang family kid was nothing more than a errand runner for Boss Feng. Feng Jun hadnt expected so many people to seek him out, as many were interested in more than just the design feesthe construction was the major part. Master Feng didnt engage with these people, simply telling them to talk to Wang Haifeng instead. As the phone calls grew increasingly frequent, he became irritated and made a call to the client manager at the bank, I was just exining the use of my funds to you, and now my phone is almost exploding. If this keeps up, Ill consider closing my ount! After hanging up the phone, he turned it off and left the manor to get a new mobile phone number in the city. The new numbers were arranged by Wu Limin, three in total: one ending with six fives, another with a six followed by four nines, these two with the same prefix, and one with the ending sequence three to nine. Wu Limin was eager to ingratiate himself with Feng Jun, of course, because he had his eye on the uing construction project. After obtaining the new numbers, Feng Jun instructed Li Xiaobin to send a message using the old number, notifying friends in his contact listbusiness contacts could be left uninformed for the time being. Having switched to a new phone number, Feng Jun couldnt help but think that it was because Sister Hong had transferred several sums of money that others had started paying attention to him, otherwise, the manors construction might still need to be postponed. His rtionship with Sister Hong was quite peculiar now,cking any exchange between them; they wouldnt even like each others posts on social media. Sister Hong didnt send anyone to stay in Xu Leigangs vi, opting instead to transport all the jade away. As for how much she sold and at what price, she never exined. She did, however, tell Xu Leigang, If you want to see the sales details, you can at any time. Also, Ill inform you when the jade is running low. In fact, the partnership between Feng Jun and Sister Hong had be very mature and stable, with both parties keeping records for every piece of jade,plete with numbers, data, and images, virtually eliminating any issues. As for the pricing of the jade, Feng Jun had left that to Sister Hong, rarely having official business to discuss. With the recent transactions amounting to one hundred and ten million, Sister Hong didnt disclose how much jade she sold or why sales were so strong recently.
Feng Jun suspected that she might have heard about his manor renovation and worried that he might run out of money, so she transferred some funds to him. For a moment, he felt an indescribable emotion: This isnt how you y the game; I was about to give up on If youre heartless, Ill withdraw, and you suddenly reappear really Yet, he quickly shifted his focus: Gazi had finally discovered a sense of qi! Lu Xiaonings discovery of qi sensation hadeter than both Wang Haifengs and Xu Leigangs, not merely due to a matter of talent but because Feng Jun hadnt guided the qi within him.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Given their different rtions, Feng Jun preferred Gazi to practice more slowly rather than rush and urge his growth. He wasnt certain how his guidance with the qi would affect Gazi, but the lessons and experience summed up by countless native inhabitants from the mobile phone realm surely couldnt all be false? After all, Gazi was still young; even if it took him three years to find the sensation of qi, he would still be younger than Wang Haifeng was now. After Gazi found his sense of qi, Feng Jun began to ponder another question: Was his epilepsypletely cured? Beforeing to Zhengyang, Lu Xiaonings epilepsy had already been effectively suppressed, with no seizures urring every three to five months to half a year, which was normal. However, it was certain that he had not beenpletely cured. So far, Gazi had taken two Body Tempering Pills, and his brain showed no abnormalities. He could drink a jin of liquor in one go, stay up all night continuously, and had tried various things that could potentially trigger epilepsy without any signs of an attack. What Feng Jun was currently worried about was whether there would be any problem if Gazi practiced cultivation continuously. After all, a seizure during normal times would just involve frothing at the mouth and some twitching, but having a seizure while channeling vital energy could, at worst, lead to deviating from ones practice and at worst, be life-threatening. Putting aside the friendship since childhood, if anything happened to Gazi, Feng Jun wouldnt be able to face his parents! So he started to practice cultivation with Gazi, and it wasmon to see four people sitting cross-legged in the pavilion of the artificial mountain. Wang Haifeng and Xu Leigang didnt express any dissatisfaction with this arrangement, which didnt have much to do with favoritism. Everyone already knew that the only suitable ce for cultivation in the entire vi was here. Previously, in the vi at Peach Blossom Valley, one could cultivate anywhere. As for whether Master Feng was practicing in his own room back then, no one knew or dared to inquire. Wang Haifengs cultivation time was affected. As more people came to disturb him, he ultimately decided to organize a bidding conferenceit wasnt that he wanted to show off, but he really had no other choice.
Essentially, he wanted to leave the opportunity to Si Jifeng. Although thepany was only second-tier, they were down-to-earth in their work and did a pretty good job with minor innovations,cking in grand ideas but continuouslying up with small creative solutions. But social obligations from all sides were truly beyond what he could handle, as he was not a loner like Feng Jun. About the bidding conference, he mentioned it to Feng Jun, who simply responded, You handle it as you see fit. Feng Jun apanied Gazi in cultivation for six days, watching him progress from the first diagram to the second, practicing until he waspletely exhausted without any difort, only then he was fairly certain that Gazi no longer needed to worry about epilepsy in his future cultivation. During this period, Wang Haifeng chaired the bidding meeting, which was essentially a discussion. He was the moderator, and the actual evaluation of the bids was performed by a supervisory team from Yongyang. This supervisory team, introduced by Mou Miao, would be in charge of oversight during construction. In the end, for private projects, as long as you have the capability, you give preference to connections. The team from Yongyang chose Si Jifeng for three reasons. First, Si Jifeng had excellent past performance and was good at innovating. Second, Si Jifengs price was not too high. Even though they were the most expensive among the second-tier standard, they were slightly cheaper than the first-tier standard. However, the reason the first-tier standard is high is that they have high qualifications and many famous people. But the real famous yers would not be interested in such a small projectsetting aside the size of the project, is it possible for such a project to win any awards? It doesnt even qualify to enter thepetition. Not much money involved, no fame to gain, so why would it attract the famous? In other words, Si Jifengs pricing was definitely not low, but they could guarantee to provide corresponding high-quality services.
Third, Si Jifeng guaranteed that since you hope to start andplete the work as soon as possible, we ensure to deploy resources to the greatest extent possible. Wang Haifeng and the supervisory team both knew Feng Juns three requirements: safety, quality, and speed. They were authorized to increase directly rted costs by no more than fifty percent. Feng Jun truly didnt mind spending a bit more, and once the costs went up, the bulk of them fell on construction, not so much on the design. Of course, Master Feng had studied business administration and would not focus blindly on splurging moneybeing a fool with too much money was not a ttering phrase. He gave Wang Haifeng the authority to increase fees, while also telling the supervisory team that if they could reasonably reduce rted costs, the saved funds would be distributed as a bonus to them. Overall, Feng Jun was in charge of the big decisions and left all the details to others, even suggesting to Wang Haifeng to delegate his authority and focus on cultivating, which was the real priority. Wang Haifeng could only respond with a wry smile: You can trust me, but I cant be too trustful of othersafter all, wealth begets desire. That day, when Feng Jun saw Gazi sessfully practicing the second diagram, he decided to take a walk in the front yard to clear his mind but ran into Li Xiaobin hurrying over, President Feng, the Baixing Town Government just called. They want you to provide an exnation regarding the wall construction. Provide an exnation? Feng Jun frowned, Whats there to exin? As per the contract, as long as the forest coverage is maintained, I have the right to build the necessary infrastructure. Li Xiaobin pondered for a moment before saying, Do they mean a report is needed? Wang Haifeng has already sounded them out, Feng Jun replied lightly, If the town wants to know the situation, let them find Haifeng. (Update to, summoning monthly ticket.)
Chapter 347: 347 Importance (First Update, Congratulations to Alliance Leader Leledou) Chapter 347: Chapter 347 Importance (First Update, Congrattions to Alliance Leader Leledou) ` Feng Juns intent was very clear, not just any Tom, Dick, or Harry could get an audience with me whenever they pleased. Since Baixing Town wasnt too far from the city center, and was rtively affluent, the local leaders had met many powerful individuals. Even if a mighty dragon passed through their territory, it was expected to show a certain respect for these local snakes. Feng Jun had spent 150 million to purchase thend, and the towns leaders surely knew who he was. Although this was no small amount of money, it wasnt enough topletely ignore local power. However, when he bought thend, the original owner had warned him, saying the town was a ce where small temples have big demons, and shallow waters have many toads. He had spent a lot on various aspects, yet even so, he still faced issues like people herding sheep to graze in the mountains every day. So, getting entangled with the townspeople meant spending money with little to show for it.N?v(el)B\\jnn Feng Jun did not want to get too entangled with the locals. Of course, it was impossible not to deal with them at all, but since you want to see me,e to me. After all, I am a millionaire. Just like Wang Haifeng, who recently had people design for him, I am the one paying. You cant treat me like a pushover and give me a hard time. However,ter that day, Wang Haifeng returned, Master, our wall construction project has caught someones eye. Someone waving the g of the citys construction bureau came looking for me, wanting to take on the construction work. The citys construction bureau? Feng Juns eyebrows furrowed. If the price and quality are right, we can talk The key is the construction period.
This project involved merely five or six kilometers of fencing, which wasnt too extensive. However, if he wanted to finish the job quickly, it made sense to divide the work among multiple construction crews, which was normal since the wall would be built in sections anyway. Its not exactly like that, Wang Haifeng said with a wry smile. If were just talking about construction, that would be a matter for the Construction Industry Group The person who approached him was connected to his brother, introduced through intermediaries, hoping to take over the entire wall construction the entire wall! But the crux of the matter was, if it were purely about construction, then it would indeed concern the Construction Industry Group or the citys main constructionpany. If one had to stress the rtionship with the construction bureau, it likely meant it was a private construction crew. Of course, many operate under anotherpanys license these days, so even showing the qualifications of the provincial construction group could mean theyre a subcontracted crew. But if they emphasize the connection with the construction bureau, then they were likely nning to monopolize the project. What irritated Wang Haifeng the most was that the other party, while obviously not very strong, still wanted to take on everything. Not only that, they even wanted to snatch the design contract from Si Jifeng. Design fees arent the main expense in a construction budget, but self-design and construction can lead to too many shenanigans. Why doesnt Wu Jianguos Sheng Tang dare to take on design work? He fears entanglements that could give Feng Jun a reason to withhold construction payments. Thispany, however, wants both design and construction. Why? Because they have solid backing! As for the rtionship between design and construction, theres too much to say, and ten chapters wouldnt cover it. To avoid being used of padding the story, I wont write any more on it. In the end, it goes back to the problem of who is more powerful. Thetterpany is powerful, not afraid that the client wont pay, and even feels entitled to hold the monopoly. Upon understanding the situation, Feng Jun blinked, I have very high demands for design, safety, quality, and the timeline. What did they say? What could they say? Wang Haifeng could only respond with a bitter smile, If they dare to take on the whole project, of course, theyll promise anything. Being willing to promise is one thing; being able to deliver is another. When taking orders, who doesnt exaggerate a bit? Some boast for the sake of securing orders and then strive to fulfill all their promises to avoid giving the client an excuse to withhold payment. But there are others who, even after boasting, either cant meet the standards or arent worried about not getting paid, which inevitably leads to disputes,wsuits, or even more outrageous scenarios.
After pondering for a moment, Feng Jun replied, Then dont bother with them. If theyre willing to take a section, they can try their hand with one section first. Dont even think about taking the whole thing, and the design is out of the question. ording to his original intentions, he didnt want to employ that kind of construction crew at all. Taking charge of both design and construction? Were they also nning to take over the supervisory role? They even expect us to overturn the bidding results C who do they think they are? However, it wasnt appropriate to outright refuse, since they had gone through the trouble of speaking to Wang Haifeng. So he could only allocate a portion of the project, giving a bit of face to the other party, and then consider the job done.
Wang Haifeng was also in a dilemma. The person he spoke with, although polite in tone, carried an undercurrent in their words suggesting you must give this to me, which he did not appreciate. His brother had also mentioned that the people behind that boss could have an impact on him and hoped that his younger brother would consider their offer carefully. Wang Haifeng was indeed conflicted. Feng Juns response suited him well, but when conveying this to the other party, he suspected they would be far from satisfied. ` That evening, he treated his elder brother to dinner while his wife sat on the side, keeping his sister-inwpany. After listening to his younger brothers ryed message, Director Wang also felt a bit troubled, Boss Fengs points are valid, but Hai Feng, you dont know That guy behind him is about to retire soon and wants to rake in as much as he can before he steps down. Exactly, added Madame Wang helpfully, Hai Feng, try to be as amodating as possible so he doesnt go around talking behind your back, using your brother of not showing respect to an oldrade. Wang Haifeng cursed angrily, Damn it, so its all his reasoning? This kind of oldrade doesnt deserve my respect Brother, thank goodness I didnt follow you into the system. How suffocated would I have been? You used to have a much worse temper than me when we were kids. Director Wang smiled but did not reply. After venting his frustrations, Wang Haifeng proposed apromise, which he had learned from Wu Limin. Luohua Manor could consider giving the major contract to thatpany, but the client would specify the subcontractors and rted sections of the work. In in terms, the main contractor is like the projects big steward. Apart from the sections they construct, they just earn a management fee from the others. The subcontractors have ie, but they also have to take on some management responsibilities. This was just right for Wang Haifeng to ck off a bit. No matter what, it sounded good when word got out: we are the main contractors.
Director Wang frowned upon hearing this, This does give him face, but are all subcontractors designated by the client? I havent even reported this to Elder Feng, Wang Haifeng said as he picked up his wine ss to clink with his brother before speaking resignedly, If you think its workable, I still have to discuss it with him. Hearing this, Madame Wang spoke up again, You have such a good rtionship with Feng Jun, beg him a bit more Isnt giving just a nominal title somewhat deceptive? Wang Haifeng knew his sister-inw was straightforward and didnt take it to heart. Instead, he seriously exined, Its not about fooling anyone. The construction fees go through his subordinates. If hes really capable, he can just withhold money from the subcontractors. This is exactly where the main contractors strength lies. It may seem like the subcontractors are appointed by the client, but if the main contractor wants to cause you trouble, there are plenty of ways. And you cant help but offer kickbacks proactively. Withholding construction fees is just the most extreme tactic. There are countless other softer methods to slice away at profits. In real life, many times when migrant workers struggle to get paid, its not the clients fault. The client has already paid the necessary fees; its the middlemen who withhold the money and dont distribute it. This phenomenon is far toomonhow can they get rich and lead extravagant lives if they dont hold back your hard-earned cash? Wang Haifeng actually didnt understand this industry very well; he had gathered this information from Wu Limin. The young owner of the Sheng Tangpany taught him this, so he wasnt afraid that the main contractor would make things difficult for his ownpany, as Sheng Tang had good rtions with the clientif you dare not pay me, Ill make the client stop paying you. Anyway, there are too many underhanded dealings in construction to write them all down. After hearing this, Director Wang gave his younger brother a meaningful nce and pondered, Are you inciting the subcontractors to fight him? True to his position as a government official, he was used to analyzing issues with bureaucratic thinking. As soon as his wife heard this, she became anxious, Hai Feng, no matter how good your rtionship with Feng Jun is, hes still an outsider think more about your brother. After all, you cant draw two WANG characters with one stroke.
Wang Haifengs wife also chimed in with aint, Hai Feng is good in all aspects, but hes too honest. Ive already told him that this is such a big project and youre in charge why not consider more for your own people? Wang Haifeng looked at his wife helplessly, How have I not thought about that? I told you, we can reserve two or three positions for transportation, stone materialsthe contracts will definitely go to our own people under equal conditions we can also contract out the canteen. He wasnt a saint; if there were conditions, he would definitely look after his own people. He wasnt even afraid to tell Feng Jun that, but engaging in anything excessive was out of the question. However, Madame Wang was still somewhat dissatisfied. Rtives from her hometown were eyeing this lucrative opportunity, How much can that earn? My third brother can also lead a team on a section of the project. Why dont you agree? Hes unreliable, replied Wang Haifeng bluntly, then looked at his wife seriously, What you value is money, but for me, following Boss Feng closely is whats most important. He truly meant what he said. Did Wang Haifeng like money? Of course, he did. But he was very clear now that it wasnt worth offending Boss Feng just to make a bit of money. If it had been in the past when he was only learning martial arts from Feng Jun, he might not have felt this strongly. But after moving, the unusual atmosphere in the rockery pavilion was enough to set his mind wanderingwhy is it that cultivation is most effective only here? Master Feng helping people to lose weight, treating diseasesanyone can be acknowledged as a master for these. But being able to alter the maic or energetic fields in a localized space is where a true master excels. As for the principles? Wang Haifeng didnt understand them and wouldnt ask unless the master spoke about it. All he knew was if he were in the masters position, he would also confidently entrust matters to his discipleif you dared to be dishonest, just expelling you would be enough to make you regret it. Unfortunately, he couldnt share this understanding with his wife. Firstly, he had promised Feng Jun not to discuss it openly, and secondly, even if he did speak about it, he couldnt provide physical evidence. Exining it wouldnt work anyhow, as it all fell within the realm of metaphysics. Upon hearing his take, both wives exchanged nces, each wearing a strange expressionhas he be obsessed with his cultivation? (First update, celebratory for League Master Leledou, and by the way, calling for monthly tickets.)
Chapter 348: 348 Planning Problems (2nd Update) Chapter 348: Chapter 348 nning Problems (2nd Update) Director Wang indeed didnt mind his brothers reaction, Since you have this n, then, shall we ask President Feng? Wang Haifeng didnt decline either, took out his mobile phone, directly dialed President Fengs number, and even turned on the speakerphone. President Feng was also having a meal, after listening to him, he crisply stated, Since you have this idea, then trymunicating with the other party. Ive long said you can find someone to assist with management, but you must remember to emphasize the three points I mentioned.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om After Wang Haifeng agreed, he spread his hands towards the other three, There, mission aplished, Boss Feng has agreed. Madame Wang rolled her eyes disapprovingly, Then you just appoint my third brother as the subcontractor. Upon hearing this, Wang Haifengs face fell, and with a p, he threw down his chopsticks, If you want to be the subcontractor, I will definitely talk to President Feng. The question is, will you go? Your third brother, your third brother Its not you making the money, he earns a bit, your husband encounters a huge misfortune, and youre pleased about it? Madame Wang, on hearing this, dared not utter a word, she was actually verypliant with her husband except when she was jealous. Seeing this, Director Wang and his wife didnt know what more to say, but they couldnt help but doubt in their hearts: Haifeng, is he possessed? Wang Haifeng himself believed that he had considered his familys situation a lot; it was not his own money he was spending, and achieving all this had not been easy. However, the next day, when the representative waving the banner of the Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau heard about the general contracting offer, his expression turned sour, We were hoping to secure the design as well in light of Director Wangs face, we can step back and design jointly with Si Jifeng.
Joint design wasnt that nonsense? As soon as you guys get involved in the design, there will be all sorts of tricks. Could Si Jifeng hold you back? Wang Haifeng was fuming inside, but he still patiently exined, These are the conditions I fought for with President Feng Its not that I dont give you face, its an individuals requirement, consider my position. Yes, its an individuals requirement, the man nodded with a smile, For Manager Wangs sake, we will step back one more time, definitely general contracting we could leave a little for Sheng Tang. Finally, Wang Haifeng choked, he rarely ever endured things quietly, Then it seems we cante to an agreement Ive already said all the nice things I could. Yes, his brother wanted to progress, didnt want to provoke people, but they were too much, provocation it was. It was as if without you, my brother couldnt progress, as though you guys were some direct bosses. Once he erupted, the other party, instead of getting angry, just smiled and said, Manager Wang, give it some more thought. Wang Haifeng knew this was a bad sign, he made vague excuses and left, then immediately called President Feng as soon as he stepped out the door. The counterattack came swiftly; that very afternoon, a Santana with nning sprayed on it, arrived at the entrance of the deste mountain, honking its horn incessantly. Gatekeeper A: Holy crap, the nning Bureaus car, what do we do? Gatekeeper B: What to do? Cool as a cucumber! Were private property, if they dare barge in, just stop them, maybe well get another five hundred. Gatekeeper A: Cut it out, what are you dreaming of? Boss Fengst time was boosting morale, this time I think well get at most two hundred. Gatekeeper B: Two hundred is better than nothing, right? If we get scared by the nning Bureau, thats all gone, our jobs might not even be safe. As they chatted inside, seeing that no one was opening the gate, two people got out of the car. One of them, a tall and burly middle-aged man, shouted towards the distance, Stop all of you, stop! Who gave you permission to build the road? Regrettably, nobody paid any attention to themthe mountain under contract, building a road, who had a say? The two gatekeepers, cigarettes in mouths, watched with amusement as if observing monkeys performing. But those two eventually made contact with President Feng, and President Feng instructed the gatekeepers: if their documents checked out, let them through! When they reached the vi, it was Li Xiaobin who received them, President Feng did not appear at all.
The two of them were extremely unfriendly, opening by asking if the road building had been reported for nning or not. Li Xiaobin was extremely inexperienced with such matters, fortunately, she had been working as a personal assistant recently, so she was quite clear on rted issues, and she calmly replied: This is our contracted area, the hard target is the forest coverage rate. To nt trees, dont we need to bring in seedlings, equipment, and supplies? Isnt building a road normal? This is statend! The nning Bureau people stated: for building a road, you need to file a report, its not that we wont approve it.
Due to her own experiences, Li Xiaotong had always been somewhat dissatisfied with self-important state officials. Hearing this, she got a bit choked up, Whether we file a report or not, you still need to approve, so if we report it will you reimburse the costs of the road construction? This youngrade, watch how you speak, a slightly balding man, amiably admonishing herprobably because she was good-looking, National requirements are standard, for easier management. Anyway, the road is already built, and we cant interrupt, Li Xiaobin said dismissively, Now you know actually, weve already talked to the township. The two men were well aware that this little matter couldnt really tie the hands of the other partybeing known by the township was enough. They came here, not for this issue, and then they stated: We heard that you are nning to build a wall? This must be reported. The reason is simple, the road inside the deste mountain doesnt really matter, its for personal use and also a symbol of civilized development; no country would think a road shouldnt exist. But a surrounding wall is not a good thing; it symbolizes closure and suggests backwardness. Seeing a wall built on a barren hill from afar disrupts the view and intrudes on thendscape; urban nning authorities have the right to stop such activity. Li Xiaobin was clueless and mentioned that they had even notified the town authorities. The town authorities have no jurisdiction over this! The two men made it clear right away that for such arge piece ofnd, their qualifications fell short, and only our approval would suffice! Li Xiaobin, indeed, was not adept at these matters, so she nodded and said, Hmm, I understand; Ill discuss it with President Feng. As a result of her response, the tall and stout man became more spirited. Our visit here is to perform the notification procedure. Since youre informed, just sign here, he said. That was the truth; if it hadnt been for the recent tightening of such matters from higher up, they wouldnt have even bothered to knock on the door but would simply have made a phone call to consider it a notification.
Upon hearing this, Li Xiaotong was first surprised, then decisively shook her head. I dont have the authority to sign, nor do I understand the procedure you mentioned. The tall and stout man asked gravely, Where is Boss Feng? Li Xiaotong continued to shake her head, answering expressionlessly, I dont know; our boss is busy with many things, I suggest you go find Wang Haifeng, Manager Wang. However, the tall and stout man knew that Wang Haifeng might be wearing the title of a manager, but that was just nonsenseyou dont even have apany, so what manager are you talking about? This was also why it was necessary to find Feng Jun; without apany, they couldnt exert pressure by other means and could only go straight to the contractor. What made him even angrier was, When we entered just now, it was Boss Feng who gave the approval to let us in, and now youre telling me you dont know where he is? Really dont know, Li Xiaotong answered solemnly, hes got his mobile phone, who knows where he might be? Feng Jun was actually in the backyard, but he didnt want to meet them, and Li Xiaotong was more than happy to see them take the loss. Back when she ran a beauty salon and was dealing with the paperwork, she had to visit the handling agent more than a dozen times. Now it was her turn to see the tables turned. The tall and burly mans face grew darker, Whats Feng Juns phone number? He was no longer using Boss Feng and went straight to using the given name; there was no basic courtesy left. Li Xiaobin slowly shook her head, Im sorry, Im not at liberty to give you his number. I suggest you go find Manager Wang. The tall and burly mans eyes bulged with anger, and the bald man reached out his hand to stop him, giving him a look.
Then, the two men stood up and the bald man said in a deep voice, We have performed the oral notification. We hope you pass the message to Boss Feng toe to the district office to handle the rted affairs as soon as possible. The two men walked out the door, got into a Santana. The tall and stout man was still indignant, What a mboyant trickster. The bald man just chuckled indifferently, After all, shes a billionaires mistress; she shouldnt be too shabby. Why be so serious with her? With so many workers around if things turned sour would you be able to walk out? The tall and burly man huffed, Its obvious shes brushing us off. What nonsense While they grumbled, Li Xiaotong went to the backyard to report to Feng Jun. Feng Jun blinked, feeling puzzled, Urban nning Bureau Do they even manage barren hills apart from town nning? In his memory, for infrastructure development on barren hills, town approval was sufficient. Who cares about that, Gazi muttered gruffly, They say their piece, we do our thing. Building a wall on our ownnd isnt illegal! Feng Jun grinned at this then nodded, You have a point. Both of them hade from a small county and knew that many folks operated with that logic: the government does their thing, and I do mine. Even in county towns, if someone wanted to build a house on their ownnd, the nning Bureau could hardly intervene. In in terms, if it wasnt on a main street or particrly obtrusive, it was all negotiable. The matter Feng Jun was dealing with was also something that could only happen in Zhengyang. In the barren hills of Chaoyang, Gazi would dare to pick up a stick and chase people away. Li Xiaobin deeply agreed, Its the same in many industries. You apply, they refuse to approve. But once you start your business, its up and running Its really all about keeping people on a leash.
Feng Jun nced at her coolly: what youre referring to, isnt it those special entertainment establishments? But such thoughts were momentary; in Gazis presence, he couldnt bring up Li Xiaobins past. Regardless, Gazis remark made Feng June to a realization; with some people and some matters, reasoning was futilewas this a sign that the older you get in the underworld, the more timid you be? The next day, someone delivered a notice, which was directly left at Men Gang; they didnt evene up the hill again. Interestingly, the notice was signed by the District Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau and the Tourism Bureau, yet it was a deputy director of the Baixing Police Station who had apanied them. Chapter 349: 349: Even Bats Have Lofty Ambitions (Third Update) Chapter 349: Chapter 349: Even Bats Have Lofty Ambitions (Third Update) Men Gang didnt want to receive the notification. It waspletely outside his job descriptionhe wasnt there to collect parcels for Boss Feng. But the deputy director of Baixing Police Station had spoken, Whether you take it or not is your affair, but I can testify that the notification has been delivered. His visit was not just to provide testimony; his police uniform in itself was a form of pressure on the migrant workers. Li Xiaobin was overthinking it; when she was doing business procedures, she had to run around and find people more than a dozen times, but when the government wanted to find you, it didnt need that much trouble. Feng Jun was also torn betweenughter and tears about the notification. It was one thing for the Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau to get involved, but what part was the Tourism Bureau ying in this? After all, what he had contracted was wastndnext to Zhengyangs wastnd, not some Danxiandform or anything like that. What was there to tour? However, Feng Jun had already realized this was someone trying to intimidate him, to force him to submit. After Wang Haifeng returned, he cursed furiously, What the hell kind of behavior is this? Ive been so considerate of them Is there no way left for honest people to live in this world? Feng Jun didnt join in the cursing but asked in a deep voice, Haifeng, are you really certain about the town? I asked right from the start, replied Wang Haifeng, My brother also said there should be no problem with building the wall; its just a matter of whether someone woulde to pick on it.
I know theres no problem with building the wall, Feng Jun spoke unconcernedly, his intelligence was not that low, If there was a problem, would anyone be waving the banner of the Housing Bureau to take on the project? Im asking how the people in the town are reacting. That Deputy Town Chief Duan I did drink with him, and even gifted him a kidney machine, replied Wang Haifeng with furrowed brows, He said just to go ahead with the construction. No good, Im going to find him right now. But there was no need for him to go, as calls were made, they were not answered on the other end. Wang Haifeng called persistently, and finally, around nine oclock at night, Deputy Town Chief Duan answered, speaking impatiently, Manager Wang, stop calling me about this, Im not the one to see about this matter! Before Wang Haifeng could speak, the call was abruptly ended. What the hell is all this? Coach Wang cursed furiously, The kidney machine I gave might as well have been fed to a dog! Feng Jun looked at him but said nothing. Wang Haifeng felt disgraced, Ill go to his office and confront him tomorrow, when he was drinking, his words were sweeter than songs However, the next day when Manager Wang went to Baixing Town, the District Forestry Bureau sent people over again. The Forestry Bureau personnel did not seek out Feng Jun but engaged with the Sheng Tang Engineering Team, inquiring about road construction and the nning of the wall construction, expressing their hope that the foremen would ry to the owner the importance of protecting the ecological environment. Wang Haifeng made a trip to Baixing Town with no results to show for it, although he managed to confront Deputy Town Chief Duan, who brazenly said that the situation had changed and was no longer under his authority. Of course, the deputy chief didnt mention the kidney machine affair. After returning, Manager Wang was still indignant. Hearing that the Forestry Bureau had sent someone, he became even more enraged, This is strange, ecological environment Next up, will the Environmental Protection Bureau be after us too? Feng Jun, who was in the front yard, overheard and nced at him, Dont underestimate the Forestry Bureau. Just because they approach quietly doesnt mean they cant make a loud statement. Remember, the biting dog doesnt bark. Wang Haifeng blinked, and after thinking it over, he realized the implication and asked suspiciously, Is this like giving us a preemptive shot? But if they really had ns, could they keep such a calm demeanor? Go ask your brother if you dont believe me, Feng Jun said with a slightly odd expression, Others just want to take a bite out of us, but if the Forestry Bureau makes a move, they could take down this whole piece ofnd. Wang Haifeng was somewhat incredulous and made a call to his brother. After hanging up the phone, he sighed helplessly, My brother says that in the worst-case scenario, the Forestry Bureau has gotten ideas they shouldnt have. For now, theyre waiting for others to make a move, but whats worse this possibility is quite high. Feng Jun stroked his chin, musing, Actually, Im a person who prefers to be kind to others. But now it seems that merely knowing restraint isnt enough when others dont appreciate it.
Wang Haifeng nodded, deeply rting, When the deer falls, everyone chases after it The kind are always bullied. Feng Jun couldnt help but nce at him wryly, Is that how youre supposed to use that saying? Anyway, we cant let others ughter us at will, Wang Haifeng said energetically, looking at Feng Jun, Master, what do we do now? What do we do? Feng Jun nced at him and spoke calmly, You hurry the design ns and start preparing for construction Leave everything else alone.
You can count on me to get things done, Wang Haifeng answered confidently, Ive set up a brain trust, just handling your affairs Do I need to reach out to someone on the official side for you? Feng Jun looked at him and shook his head, Disputes that hang in the bnce are decided by current authority Its not very meaningful to find connections now. He had a clear understanding of this kind of situation. The old Feng Family house in Chaoyang County had been entangled in such issues for years, a typical example. His previous patience was necessary, but when patience might be mistaken for weakness, it was time to take action. That evening, Zhang Hongfei left a hotel, belching from alcohol and drove towards his home. Today, he was with a few brothers, and they hadnt drunk much. They were all discussing how to get some benefits from that outsiders construction project. A project worth over a hundred million, even a little leakage could be enough for everyone to make a fortune. Some suggested trafficking earth and stone, others proposed to take on the transportation work, and there were those who suggested taking a contract for the sites security. They didnt dare aim for the big fishknowing well that they were just small fryand the highly specialized tasks were beyond their reach. Of course, the reason they now dared to covet such things was the presence of Zhang Hongfei, the deputy director of Baixing Police Station. Zhang Hongfei felt that these guyscked vision. That outsider might be a foreigner, but after all, he was a billionaire. He considered himself very steady, This thing requires patience, nows not the time to set a target; that guyes from mining, for all we know, he could be pretty tough. Everyone thought his words made sense, but someone countered, He might be strong in the mining field, but this is our Baixing turf Even if he dares to make a move, would he risk his vast business? A desperado can be terrifying, but once they retire and have an estate and concerns, they have more to consider.
Zhang Hongfei inwardly agreed with this, but he maintained hisposure, Anyway, the district ns to use me to test his mettle. If hes really tough, well back off. Lets not get ahead of ourselves. On hearing this, some fell silent while others became excited, Haha, if hes not that tough, can we get more out of it? Zhang Hongfei nced at the man and spit out mockingly, Greedy little bug, thatll be the end of you. A lot of people are eyeing him Lets just see how it goes, no rush to set our sights. Driving, he was still thinking that by sending the notice, it was clear the man wasnt easy to deal with. Therefore, you couldnt be too greedy with this kind of thing. You had to set a limit to the profit five million, no more than that.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om But that wasnt the end of it. After the walls are built, hell have to deal with local authorities, right? By that time, nobody will be able topete with the polices business. Its best to let it flow little by little As he was contemting, a dark shadow suddenly appeared in front of the car, and he mmed on the brakes. True, Director Zhang was driving under the influence today, even drunk driving, but he hadnt really drunk that much. Normally he could drink three or four jins, but today hed had only half a jin, so his reactions were fine. He hit the brakes hard, stuck his head out the window, and cursed loudly, Motherf****r are you looking to die Before he finished speaking, the shadow darted in front of the car, leaped high, and viciously kicked the windshield. Just one kick, and the windshield was covered in a dense web of cracks, shattering the window. Zhang Hongfei was truly stunned for a moment; he knew some criminals were incredibly fierce, but he really thought hed just narrowly missed hitting a person.
Once he came to his senses, he was faced with a choice: bolt out of the car or hit the gas? Hitting the gas meant the entire front of the car was damaged, and he couldnt see the road clearly, potentially causing an ident. If he got out, considering the kick that shattered the ss, he guessed the opponent would be tough to handle. He was drunk, his body felt weak; he had no choice but to draw his gun. Indecisive, he saw the opponent raise a hand, the car shook, and the dark figure kicked out the headlights before dashing away rapidly. Son of a bitch, cursed Director Zhang as he pulled out his gun and rushed out of the car, Bastard, if youve got the guts, dont run. By the time he opened the door, the shadow had already vanished into the roadside. He chased a few steps before stopping, thinking about ithe was really too weak to continue. What he didnt know was that if he really caught up, hed regret it even more. When he got to the front of the car, he wasmenting the loss of the windshield when he suddenly noticed a hole the size of an egg on the hood, What the hell is this? He wanted a clearer look, but the streetlights were too dim. Moving forward, he examined the shattered headlights and couldnt help but grind his teeth with frustration, Dammit, did they use iron shoes or what? The lighting wasnt great, but there was a police-use shlight in his car. He took it out, shone it on the hole in the front of the car, and was instantly dumbfounded. Whatever the opponent had used, it not only pierced through the hood but the entire front of the car, including the engines protective steel te underneath. A line of holes the size of an egg from top to bottom.
By the time Director Zhang figured all this out and called for backup, everyone looking at the hole was astonished. Holy sh*t, what made this? Even bullets cant do this, can they? (Third update has arrived, calling for monthly tickets.) Chapter 350: 350: Defiance (First update to celebrate the league leaders wife downstairs) Chapter 350: Chapter 350: Defiance (First update to celebrate the league leaders wife downstairs) Just as everyone was observing, someone finally asked the question, Is there a dash cam installed? Zhang Hongfei did not install such a device, because he is a police officer, and there was no need for one. Even if there was one installed, the shattered windshield of the cars front face might not have recorded anything clearly. Regardless, Director Zhang had been attacked, unharmed personally, but his car had sustained significant damage. Theres no point in talking about the losses; if money can solve it, then its not a problem, and he probably wont need to spend much. Its not about the insurancepanypensating. When Director Zhang gets the car fixed, who wouldnt show him some face? Even in a regr repair shop, as long as a proper invoice is issued, he wont have trouble finding a ce to im the expenses. Right now, the problem boils down to two points. The first point is, who did this? The second point is, how was the hole in the front created? Without a dash cam and no surveince on the stretch of road where the incident urred, all Director Zhang could do was orally describe the assants appearance.
He was a middle-aged man in ck clothing, with a square face and short eyebrows, looking very fierce. Zhang Hongfei was almost certain who was responsible. He had offended many in the past, but recently, he had only provoked the owner of that barren hill, Feng Jun. Having been a police officer for so many years, Director Zhang had seen his share of fiercely wicked individuals and interacted with countless small-time thieves, but it was rare for someone to resort to such violent methods. Considering that Feng Jun owned a jade mine, it wasnt surprising he had such means. As for why he would target Director Zhang, one might ask? Well, because Zhang was there to deliver a notice. To the oblivious, it might seem he had no choice but to apany the district officials as a witness, so he could testifyter if any disputes arose to prove the district had performed its notification duties. But those who knew better understood what his police identity meant: it signified the states force. Especially that day, when he also verbally warned the two gatekeepers, his intentions became transparently clear. As long as Boss Fengs IQ was average, he would understand that Zhang would not give up on targeting the estate again. Thats why Zhang Hongfei was clear that if he were in Feng Juns shoes, he would also prioritize dealing with the pressureing from the police force. Of course, these were just Director Zhangs spections, without any evidence, based on intuition, but he was certain that the truth behind the incident was definitely this. Now that he had found the main suspect, Zhang Hongfei couldnt resist the urge to confront the culprit. He had never met such an audacious person in his years of police servicedamn it, did they really think the states machinery was just for show? But if he were to act on this impulse, he had to face a problem: he only had his intuition; hecked evidence. Despite his strong desire to arrest Feng immediately and use various means to vent his anger, he had to admit that the man in ck who attacked him that day was definitely not Feng Jun. The height didnt match, nor did the facial features. He hadnt met Feng Jun in person, but he had seen his photo. Most crucially, the assant was a bona fide billionaire. Even if he was an unfounded outsider, attacking such a person required at least some evidenceor at least approval from higher authorities. As Zhang Hongfei was considering these things, the onlookers around him were still discussing the holewhat could have caused such damage? Director Zhang didnt care about such threats; if they didnt dare to directly harm him, it only proved they intended to intimidate, showing a fear of the state apparatus. However, upon closer inspection of the hole, his expression darkened. The unknowable nature of the method used and its shockingly damaging effect cast a shadow over his heart.
In any case, with such an incident urring, calling the police was definitely necessary, despite being an officer himself. One must follow due process, and after that, he could openly begin an investigation targeting certain individuals. After calling the police, his colleagues asked him who he thought was the prime suspect. Zhang Hongfei replied that he had always conducted himself with integrity and had fought many criminals, so it was hard to think of anyone who might be responsible at the moment. But that was the official statement for the records. In private circles, Director Zhang openly dered, Fuck, that Fengs getting cockythinking he can disregard the police of Baixing like that.
Without any evidence, those words couldnt be said openly, but in privatewho didnt understand that? However, someone reminded him, Director Zhang, we shouldnt make a public issue of this. Maybe someone at the station is waiting to enjoy the spectacle. That wasnt a baseless concern. Zhang Hongfei was not only a police officer but also a minor official. If he was allowed to set his sights on Feng Jun, why wouldnt others be eyeing him? As colleagues, they couldnt tolerate an outsider offending the policemunity, but if they could take advantage of the situation to deal with Zhang Hongfei and clear their path for promotion, wouldnt that be even more beneficial? Everyone is motivated by self-interest; all hustle and bustle is for personal gain After being reminded, Zhang Hongfei consciously controlled his speech and went home to rest at three in the morning. The next day, he woke up at six in the morning, unable to sleep with things on his mind. He went to the scene and saw that his colleagues from the technical department had already arrived. They were busily collecting samples and, in no more than an hour, the vehicle had to be moved aside to avoid obstructing traffic. Seeing him arrive, the deputy chief of the technical department spoke gravely, Old Zhang, youd better be careful. Setting aside how that hole happened, if that guy kicked you even once, youd definitely have aminuted fracture. Director Zhang nodded with a dark face and kept silent. But the more he thought about it, the angrier he got. Damn it, its always said that evil cannot ovee good. Ive been a cop for so many years, how could I be scared off by such a trivial matter? Around seven, the car was towed into the yard of the police station. After a while, Zhang Hongfei quietly approached a trusted auxiliary police officer with a dark expression and said, I need your motorcycle for a bit, to find someone. The auxiliary officer, seeing his face, asked cautiously, Youre not going to see that Feng guy, are you?
Exactly, Im going to see him, Director Zhangs eyes shed fiercely, Damn it, just because I havent caused trouble in recent years, others must think Ive turned vegetarian! Ille with you, the young auxiliary officer offered loyally, for some backup. Zhang Hongfei snorted coldly, No need. Even without backup, what can he do to me? Give him another dose of guts! However, his voice softened somewhat the next moment, Its good that you know. Dont tell anyone else. This had a bit of ast-words vibe to itas a qualified police officer, he would naturally have a contingency n. A hint of faint sadness washed over the face of the auxiliary officer, Director do you want a recording pen? I still have myw enforcement recorder, Zhang Hongfei smiled faintly, but I dont n to use it. Indeed, he had no ns to use these gadgets. Would the other party not expect something like a recording pen? It was simply inviting ridicule. A jade mine owner couldnt possibly be a naive fool! Zhang Hongfei rode the motorcycle to the entrance of the deste hill. The guard at the entrance remembered him but still called inside and only let him pass after getting President Fengs permission. He entered the vi, where a beautiful woman greeted him, Director Zhang,ing so early in the morning, may I ask what brings you here? I need to see President Feng, Zhang Hongfei spoke bluntly without beating around the bush, his face dark, I need him to give me an exnation.
Li Xiaobin didnt mind his attitude, as she had already received instructions from Feng Jun, President Feng is quite busy. You can tell me what it is. Zhang Hongfei, struggling to contain his anger, said coldly, I can wait. Then go upstairs, Li Xiaobin waved her hand, pointing diagonally upward, second room on the second floor. Without another word, Zhang Hongfei went upstairs and opened the door to the second room. Inside the room sat a man on the sofa, ying with his mobile phone, whomanded without raising his head, Get out. Knock before entering! What did Zhang Hongfei care about such formalities? He took a step closer, President Feng, I presume? The man on the sofa raised his head and nced at him coldly, Cant you understand humannguage? With that one look, Zhang Hongfei had already confirmed the mans identity, President Feng, listen to me President Feng interrupted him without hesitation, You have two choices: go out, knock ande back in, or Ill throw you downstairs! They stared each other down. Zhang Hongfei thought about it and finally nodded, swallowing his pride, Fine, you have the money, you are powerful, Ill knock on the door. He went out, knocked once and then came back in, not making a sound. President Feng continued to ignore him, just ying with his mobile phone. He yed for about twenty minutes and then picked up another mobile phone.
Zhang Hongfei didnt interrupt him because he had realized that the other party might have surveince. He had already stated that he could wait, and to be impulsive now would just be handing the other party an advantage. President Feng yed with his mobile phone as if no one else was present, sometimes engrossed, sometimes smiling, and even taking breaks to light up a cigarette. He hadpletely ignored the presence of Director Zhang. Zhang Hongfei was aware that the other man was stretching out the encounter. Although he was exceptionally angry, he still maintained rity of mindyou keep acting arrogant, I have all the time to y with you, just keep it up, dont chicken out! After forty minutes of ying on his mobile phone, President Feng finally looked up at Director Zhang, Whats up? Allow me to introduce myself, Im Zhang Hongfei, Director Zhang said expressionlessly as he looked at him, Does the name sound familiar? Familiar, President Feng nodded and said with a smile, Youre that dumbass, right? Zhang Hongfei somewhat regretted not bringing a recording pen. He had originally thought that if he brought one, the other party would probably detect it, so it might be better not to bring one at allwould such a formidable character not take precautions? At that moment, he truly regretted it, but then he thought again, and his heart grew colderyoure really not afraid that I brought a recording pen? Guarding against a recording pen and not fearing one are twopletely different concepts. The former implies a sense of caution; thetter is sheer brazenness. Realizing this, the indignation that Zhang Hongfei initially felt had disappeared. Now, all he thought was: Keep being wild, keep acting rash. The sky may bring rain on the wild, and misfortune visits the rash. Just dont let me catch my chance!n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om (First update, paying respects to the bossdy under the alliance leaders building.) Chapter 351: 351: Unceasing (Second update to celebrate alliance leader Xiao Yu) Chapter 351: Chapter 351: Unceasing (Second update to celebrate alliance leader Xiao Yu) Zhang Hongfeiposed himself and spoke in a deep voice, May I ask President Feng, where exactly am I being foolish? Am I your dad? Do I have an obligation to answer you? Feng Jun grinned with bared teeth before his expression darkened, On the day the notice was delivered, did you say may I ask to my gatekeeper? What are they? Nothing, Zhang Hongfeis response wasnt thought through; he was simply enraged by Feng Juns insult.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om After speaking, he regretted it, but it was toote for regrets, so he went straight to the point, The incident yesterday, you did it, right? This direct approach was his tactic, not necessarily to gain the upper hand from the start, but it helped undermine the opponents arrogance and observe them more closely, surmising their mindset. Yes, I did, Feng Jun nodded with a smile, gazing at him, Left you a dogs life, are you disappointed? Upon hearing this, Zhang Hongfei took a sharp breath. He knew the other party was rampant, but he hadnt expected such audacity. It went beyond his calctions, and it took him quite some time before he managed to speak, President Feng, youre rather unrestrained. Arent you afraid I might be wearing a wire? Or do you have a counter-surveince device? Let me remind you, those things arent reliable! Counter-surveince devices, indeed popr in recent years, but he was right, most of them of questionable quality. Feng Jun didnt even look at him, just sneered with contempt, Counter-surveince device to use against you? Who do you think you are?
Upon hearing this, even the anger in Zhang Hongfeis heart abated somewhat, overwhelmed by mixed emotions. Setting aside feelings of anger, hatred, and humiliation, what he felt the most was a sense of powerlessnessyes, the fact that the other party could speak so openly meant he was unable to restrain them. Is having money really that powerful, to the point of not even considering state apparatus? Society is indeed a paradise for the privileged. Of course, he didnt reflect on how just the night before, he was contemting how to use his official position to extort benefits from the other party. Heposed himself before speaking again, Are you sure Im not wired? Can I leave now? Get lost! Feng Jun waved his hand dismissively, Remember, youre a police officer, not a thug who takes by force. He wasnt being arrogant about overlooking the possibility of recording devices; he was certain that Zhang Hongfei simply didnt have one on him. Since youre asking for a beating, if I dont scold you a bit, Id be letting this golden opportunity slip by. Seeing that the other party did not hesitate to let him go, Zhang Hongfei felt somewhat hurt. At this moment, he had forgotten his original intent to adapt to the situation and simply nodded as he stood up, Alright, Boss Feng, youre tough. Well see about that. Please, Feng Jun scoffed disdainfully, Consider it a favor that I let you off today because you werent wearing a wire. Zhang Hongfei gave him another look before turning and descending the stairs to leave. Stepping out of the vi, he still felt unsettled, sensing that something about his visit today was amiss. He didnt rush to leave and instead lit a cigarette, standing silently in the courtyard reflecting: was it because he miscalcted and didnt bring a recording pen? Just then, a chubby man came by, looking him up and down before scoffing, You, trying to take on a master? Youre asking for death! The chubby man had a bit of a Zhengyang ent, though not quite authentic. Zhang Hongfei gave him an expressionless nce and couldnt be bothered to respondif he could handle Feng, thisckey would be nothing to him, easily crushed with a mere gesture. But it seemed the chubby man didnt think much of him either, walking away after that singlement. Zhang Hongfei was now slightly annoyed. How dare such ackey be so audacious? After finishing his cigarette, still unable to pinpoint what was wrong, he tossed the butt away and crushed it underfoot, then prepared to leave on his motorcycle. He had only taken a few steps when he sensed something behind him and abruptly turned, only to witness a stunning scene.
A crow hadnded on the ground, carrying a cigarette butt in its beak. It ced the butt beside the one he had just extinguished, aligning the two, then picked them both up again. Feeling observed, the crow even turned its head to look at him with a disdainful gaze. Yes, a look of disdain. Although it was a crow, Zhang Hongfei distinctly felt its scorn. Having been a policeman for many years, Director Zhang was quite confident in his observational skills.
But the more confident he was, the more astonished he became. What the hell, youre just a crow! The crow, unconcerned, flew to a trash bin and dropped both cigarette butts into it with a flick of its mouth. A watt? Zhang Hongfeis thoughts went nk: a crow that understood how to clean up trash? Director Zhang didnt realize how he left the vi. When he came to his senses, the gatehouse was already in sight. He halted his motorcycle with one foot on the ground, then took out his mobile phone and dialed a number, Lao Zhang, arent you on good terms with Sheng Tang Construction? Could you help me find out about a chubby guy close to Feng Jun, whats his background? I know that fatso, hisst name is Xu, seems to be the son of amander, Lao Zhang answered on the other end of the line, Boss Feng used to stay in a vi at Peach Blossom Valley before moving in here recently. Alright, thanks, Zhang Hongfei hung up the phone without a change in his expression. After a long pause, he muttered softly, Damn it Being able to call themanders son master, crows that picked up trash, and that inexplicable hole on the hood of the car Zhang Hongfei finally realized where his sense of unease wasing from: How could Feng Jun be so certain that I wasnt wearing a wire? Thinking this far, he didnt want to think any further, and he couldnt help but shiver uncontrobly. Normally, in armies and police forcesthese state instruments of violencefew people should be superstitious, as ces with the national emblem should banish ghosts and gods. But in reality, thats not the case, because they see life and death regrly and often find themselves in danger. Those people are actually more likely to be superstitiouseven if they dont really believe, burning a stick of incense for peace of mind is quite normal.
The more Zhang Hongfei thought about it, the colder his heart felt, and he wished he could p himself hard: Am I possessed or what? He himself tended to believe in folk tales of the weird and the supernatural. Although he couldnt be sure that Feng Jun couldmunicate with spirits, such things are better believed in than not. And who would dare to keep crows, such ill-omened birds, as pets? Thinking this, had it not been for the tense conversation with Feng Jun just now, he would have wanted to go back and apologize to Feng Jun. Zhang Hongfei rode his motorcycle slowly to the Men Gang, stopped, and gave each guard a cigarette, You two have worked hard. The two guards looked at each other, hesitated not a whit to take and light them up, and then one of them said, Thanks, boss, but next time you have to call President Feng before youe. Zhang Hongfei originally wanted to show some goodwill to the guards, hoping the message would reach the other party. Hearing their nomittal response, he forced a smile, No worries, I wonte anymore. There are so many police at the station, whoever wants toe cane. In all fairness, that was truly what he felt from the bottom of his heart, and he hoped Feng Jun could hear it. After Zhang Hongfei returned to his unit, the assistant policeman still inquired: How did it go with the issue? Director Zhang hesitated for a moment, then said, I met with President Feng, a very amiable person. As they say, misunderstandings stem from not understanding each other Communicate more and youll find that hes easy to talk to. Watt? The assistant policemans eyes blinked in disbelief, unable to trust his own ears. With Director Zhangs reputation for never being at a disadvantage and his bullish behavior, he was now speaking in such a manner. Could it be that his body has been snatched? Zhang Hongfei was not in the mood to engage in these conversations. He immediately took leave from the station, iming that he was too tired from work, his galldder inmmation was acting up again, and he wanted to check it out at the hospital. The station chief didnt think much of it and said that he should take a good rest for a few days.
Zhang Hongfei also did not withdraw the police report, surmising that in some matters its better to stop while youre ahead, as being too overt can backfire. After all, in his written statement, he did not mention Feng Junalthough privately, everyone knew that he had cursed out Feng Jun, but without written evidence, it didnt count for much. However, he had friends who were still persuading him to take action against Feng Jun, but Director Zhang said, Ive already told you, no rush, just watch others make a move first If any of you lose patience, dont me me for not treating you as brothers. He certainly wasnt going to tell anyone else how difficult Feng Jun was to handlewhy cheapen the lessons Ive learned the hard way by giving them away? Others just assumed he was wary of other influential figures and did not take his reactions seriously. After all, with such a big piece of lucrative opportunity, there were too many interested parties. Director Zhang might have cooled down, but the others were unfazed. The next day, Wang Haifeng received another call, How is Manager Wang considering our cooperation proposal? Go stay wherever its cool! Wang Haifeng hung up the phone without any politeness. His attitude aroused strong dissatisfaction in a certain privileged son. That same afternoon, the director of the town party and government office arrived. He did not meet Feng Jun but was received by Li Xiaotong. The director stated coldly that there was a problem with the transfer of their contract. The previous area was designated for returning farnd to forest, and with thepensation funds transferred, some historical issues remained unresolved, which could have been negotiated with the original owner. But now the contractor has changed hands, and things were not easy to deal with. The director bluntly stated that this contractor was not a local, and many things would be inconvenient.
In short, the contract was problematic, and the town nned to terminate it. Li Xiaobin was genuinely not adept at handling such matters, but having observed Feng Juns assertivenesstely, she gained some confidence, Weve alreadypleted all the necessary procedures. If you want to cancel the contract, we wont agree to it. The party and government office director was frank, Ive already delivered the towns message. Let me give you a piece of advice, dont refuse the toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit. (Second update, congratting the alliance leader Xiao Yus beloved brother) Chapter 352: 352 Intensifying Efforts (Third Update) Chapter 352: Chapter 352 Intensifying Efforts (Third Update) The director of the Party and Government Office is the steward of Baixing Town, supposedly skilled in navigatingplex situations, yet he issued a tant threat. In the lower townships, the quality of some cadres indeed needs improvement, but for one to dare to provoke a billionaire in such a manner, it was clear he had strong and powerful support behind him. The director knew that Li Xiaobin couldnt make the decision on his own, so having said what he needed to say, he quickly left. After Feng Jun received the news, he felt a bit contemtive, One thing leads to another, this is the calm before the storm. However, Gazis words had already helped him make up his mind; let them talk in town, Ill do my thing. If anyone really tries to forcibly take over the wastnd, I might as well make a big deal out of it. Initially, he was not very interested in contracting Zhengyangs wastnd, preferring to contract forestnd in Chaoyang if possible. He bought thisnd only because he needed a bigger yard for his goods and had to move hastily due to the leakage of spiritual energy. Since he had moved there, he wanted to do well, which is why he invested in the construction of the wall. Anyway, for him, it came down to this: If I have to, Ill just give up on this wastndIm not relying on thisnd to make money. The so-called resilience stems from having no desires; he was not afraid of losses, so he did not want to beg for help to keep thisnd. If he truly needed to ask for help, not to mention others, surely the Yuan Family would give him some face, right? Mayor Zang was notpletely unreliable either.
Wang Haifengs father-inw ought to be able to put in some effort at worst, he would offer some benefits in return. But he didnt want to y it that way, especially as the situation hadnt escted too much yet and could easily descend into a quagmire of disputes, resulting in owing favors without fully resolving the issue. Fengs old house in Chaoyang had fallen into such a state before. In terms of stalling, who dares topete with the official government for endurance? So his attitude was clear, Ill ignore them and focus on doing my own thing. However, as the saying goes, the tree may prefer calm, but the wind will not subside, and two dayster, four or five shady-looking thugs appeared at the gate, along with about twenty sixteen- or seventeen-year-olds. Kids that age who dont go to school are determined to mingle with society. They ced tworge cement blocks on the road, preventing construction vehicles from entering or leaving, iming they needed to collect an entry fee. The workers from Sheng Tang Construction outnumbered them, and neither Wu Limin nor his son were afraid. But Wu Limin was not impulsive. Upon receiving the news, he first made a call to Feng Jun. He spoke openly, Master Feng, its not that Im afraid of them, Sheng Tang fears no one, but fighting costs money, ah. Medical expenses and such, we will definitely have to cover them. Now, you give the word to fight or not to fight? Feng Juns response was also straightforward, What right do they have to collect an entry fee? Call the police! Wu Limin didnt call the police but instead went tomunicate with the thugs opposite themafter all, were all out here to make money. However, the thugs made it clear, You shouldnt have taken over this ce. The town wants you to leave. Wu Limin could choose to pay the fee, not because Sheng Tang couldnt handle the opposition, but because it wasnt worth affecting construction over such a trivial amount of money. But since Feng Jun had told him to call the police, that indicated that he wanted to push the issue into the official realm. Wu the Younger was quite savvy; instead of using private connections, he directly dialed the emergency line, saying, I am an employee of Luohua Manor. There are thugs and road bullies at our location. However, an hour went by, and no police appeared. Wu Limin made another call to the emergency line, and this time he was less polite, Its been an hour and you havent responded. Do you believe Ill file aint against you? The police, sometimes seen as a vulnerable group, do indeed have specific time requirements for responding to calls. Ten minutester, the police from Baixing Town arrived, looking aggrieved: Damn it, the station has only a few officers and so many issues in the town Who made the call, whats the problem?
In fact, their appearance was just for show since everyone understood the situation involved. After briefly understanding the circumstances, the police told the people from Sheng Tang: This is a dispute between the town and the contractor, and it can only be resolved through consultation between the two parties. Were also at a loss. The police gave up on intervening. Four showed up, and then two left, leaving two officers sitting in their patrol car, looking around idly while doing nothing except fiddling with their mobile phonesat least they showed up. The folks from Sheng Tang saw that with the police present, it wasnt suitable to start a fight.
In fact, it wasnt appropriate for the construction workers to fight; if Wu Limin seriously wanted to start a conflict, he would have to deploy professional fighters. Just then, Xu Leigang returned by car; he had gone to Peach Blossom Valley the previous night to see Little Princess. Not only did the two cement blocks block the construction vehicles, but they also blocked his own car. He got out of the car, walked over to take a look, and after understanding the situation, instructed the construction workers, Move this junk out of the way. Workers needed to move, and the ruffians wouldnt let them, as soon as the gang leader saw the situation, he realized this guy must be from the estate. He stepped forward and said, Bro, you think youre really something, huh? People are standing here, dont you see? Are you blind? Xu Leigang gave him a serious look and asked indifferently, I really didnt see who are you exactly? Those who are genuinely in the gangster life are discerning, and most of the hotheads are already yed to death by societydaring to dip into this line of work without understanding the subtleties? This one was no exception, he sneered, Who I am doesnt matter, whats important is that this piece ofnd is going to be reimed by the town. Xu Leigang scoffed, Shit, you dont even dare to give your name, and you expect to collect an entrance fee with that kind of spirit? At this point, the gang leader couldnt back down. Since the other party hadnt made it clear, and with things having gone this far, he couldnt just ignore it and lead his team, Im not a big deal, Baixing Towns Ermao Whats your name? Xu Leigang nced at him, shook his head slightly, Id better not tell you my name Im afraid itll scare you. Ermaos mouth twitched, then he forced a smile, Come on, tell me, Im not faint-hearted. Xu Leigang didnt bother with him, knowing that he wasnt the type to follow rules anyway; otherwise, he wouldnt have dared to ask Societys Sister Hong to vouch for him without ever having met Zhang Weihonghe knew a fair number of people in the underworld.
He picked up his phone and dialed a number, Liuzi, let me ask you, theres someone called Ermao over here in Baixing Town Yeah, not very tall, thin, looks like a scrappy ghost Right, right, teach him a lesson Truth be told, Ermao was doing quite well for himself in Baixing Town, being under the protection of the district police branch chief, and further up, one of the deputy directors at the municipal bureau was his dads oldrade-in-armshis dad had sacrificed his life on the remote frontier, while hisrade had survived. But Ermao, being one to shun hard work andck a big-picture perspective, ruled only over the town and couldnt make it in the district scene. However, with backing, district thugs dared not meddle in Baixing Town affairs; he was essentially the undisputed boss of Baixing. Liuzi also couldnt handle him, but there were people who could. Not long after Xu Leigang made the call, Ermaos phone rang. While answering it, he was quite straightforward, Piddan, let me tell you, if you want to eat or drink, I can hook you up, but Baixing matters are none of your business. Who do you think you are? Then, whatever the other person said made his face change. Holding his mobile phone, he walked to the side of the road, Yeah, I know the person, go on After he hung up, the look he gave Xu Leigang was a bit unusual. He gestured with his hand, Brother, do me a favor ande over here, lets discuss something. Xu Leigang did walk over, but he was unrelenting, Dont call me brother; Im not that close to you! Ermao, hearing this, was quite unhappy. After all, he was the boss of Baixing. Whats this underling showing off for? However, thinking of someone, he decided not to stoop to the others level. Once Xu Leigang got there, he asked with a serious tone, Do you know Sister Hong? Ermaos standing prevented him from touching too high a profile, and although he had heard of the legendary Sister Hongs airline ticket, he knew she was not to be provoked, but just how unapproachable she was remained uncertain. Whats so rare about that, Xu Leigang sneered, not afraid to tell you directly, Sister Hong is even a partner of Master Feng.
Youre just flying a false g, arent you? Ermao gave him a sidelong nce, partners I have plenty of partners myself. However, he still held a certain awe for the mythical figure Sister Hong. So after a moment of thought, he spoke firmly, Alright, you tell Sister Hong to give me a call, and Ill give her that much face. He felt his request was reasonable. Sister Hongs face was something he intended to give, but it couldnt be just anyone waving Sister Hongs banner in front of him and expecting him to give in, right? Of course, if this could incidentally lead to connecting with Sister Hong, that would be an unexpected gain. Xu Leigang looked at him strangely, Are you sure you want her to give you a shout-out? Of course, Ermao felt uneasy under that gaze and instinctively exined, You say youre some kind of partner, Ive never heard of you. Isnt it right to check with Sister Hong? Xu Leigangs expression remained peculiar, Fine, if thats what you insist on, Ill make sure to pass on the message. Then, he ordered the workers to clear the barricade. Ermao thought to stop them, but then he reconsidered; it was just for one day. If Sister Hong didnt call him today, he could just block the road again tomorrow.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om He was a local with time on his side. How could it hurt to loosen his grip a bit? Xu Leigang drove in and, upon seeing Feng Jun, recounted the whole event. Feng Jun frowned upon hearing this, Sister Hong got dragged into this mess? Xu Leigang hastily shook his head, She shouldnt have, I didnt contact her. He had Zhang Weihongs mobile phone and WeChat, but he understood all too well the delicate nature of the current rtionship between Master Feng and Sister Hong, he wouldnt dare make decisions on Master Fengs behalf.
Feng Jun nodded, his face expressionless, Its better shes not involved, a woman shes doing well selling jade, she shouldnt meddle in this mess. Chapter 353: 353: Taking a plane? (Four updates for monthly pass) Chapter 353: Chapter 353: Taking a ne? (Four updates for monthly pass) Ermao let the construction vehicles and Xu Leigangs car in, and then directed the thugs to block the road. That blocksted a day, until the evening, when an Audi Q7 arrived with a tall man getting out, instructing the migrant workers to move the concrete blocks away. Wang Haifengs presence was even more imposing than Xu Leigangs, and the gangsters knew he was Manager Wang, so they turned to look at Ermao. Ermao slightly shook his head, signaling his brothers not to stop them, and then said in a sardonic tone, Manager Wang, Ive been waiting for a call all this time. Dont make me wait too long. Wang Haifeng gave him a nce,pletely ignored him, and once the concrete blocks were moved, he drove straight into the estate. Ermao was fuming inside, but still had to smile nonchntly on the surface, Q7, nice car. When can our brothers get their hands on one like that? Why dont you just borrow Manager Wangs car for a spin, someone daringly said, not fearing death. In fact, they wouldnt have dared to say such a thing before, but this time they had the backing of the towns leadership, who in turn were supported by even bigger figures. ying the role of the authorities enforcer, what couldnt they say? Dont think too much,ughed Ermao as he spoke, Well take care of what needs to be done, and dont dwell on things that arent our business Manager Wang has some serious clout at home. As they spoke, some construction vehicles that had entered were now leaving, and the underlings, upon seeing this, could only curse a few timesthey had wasted their efforts for the day.
Ermao was also somewhat displeased, being the leading brother, he couldnt just order his underlings around for nothing. For the sixteen or seventeen-year-oldds, he might not have to pay them money, but he should at least provide meals, right? And shouldnt each get a couple of packs of cigarettes? Spread out around the town, his underlings could help him make money. Staying in this godforsaken ce, with no ie and still having to support his underlings, he was wasting everything. So he waved his hand and announced loudly, Alright, works over for today. Tomorrow morning, bring in an excavator and break up the road! Breaking up the road was different from concrete blocksbroken roads dont move. Why choose to break up the road tomorrow? Because there might be a change tonight. If Sister Hong realizes the seriousness of the problem. From this, one can see that Ermao is truly a man of society, bearing clearly marked characteristics. Even with the towns support, he wouldnt blindly rush forward. Initially opting to block the road with concrete blocks was to leave ample room to maneuver, to advance or to retreat, ensuring the maximization of benefits with minimal risk. After leaving there, he took his underlings to a restaurant in town, where they ate and drank extravagantly, ordering plenty of alcohol. When they were merry, everyone asked Ermao, what should they do about tomorrow?n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om Ermao replied that they should chill, why worry about such early business? Survive today and talkter. Drink up, and after that, anyone interested can go out and have some fun. When Ermao told his underlings to have fun, he certainly didnt mean going to a KTV. Most ces in the town were under his protection, and his underlings going there would at most pay for their drinks, which in turn would be his loss. What he meant by having fun was gambling, and some of the underlings had their own assets. But nobody would y against Ermaohe was the boss, who would dare to win against him? So he would just run the house and take a cut. But how much money could a bunch of kids have? Ermao would rent them a room, entrust an underling to oversee the cut, and take a room for himself. He then called two girls over from KTV, had a wild time, and afterward fell into a deep sleep. Before going to sleep, he was still muttering, Sister Hong? Damn Dare to fool me, just you all wait. At some point, he was woken up by the cold. He felt icy all over and opened his eyes to see a sky full of stars. He shook his head, regaining consciousness, Damn it, whats going on, is there any water?
No water, but theres a puddle of piss, someone said coldly on the side, Want a drink? Ermao was stunned for a moment, and then it fully dawned on him: am I lying on the ground? He swiftly sat up and looked around, only to see darkness everywhere, uncertain of where he was. Using the distant streetlights, he could faintly make out a person standing in front of him, dressed in ck, with a square face and broken eyebrows, looking extremely fierce.
Ermao, in the end, had a bit of a ruffians nerve, and despite his small frame, he was quite good in a fight, at least very agile. So after a brief pause, he said with a grin, Brother, which crew are you with? The man in ck didnt respond at all, but reached out and grabbed his right hand, moving incredibly swiftly and with enormous strength, like a huge iron mp. He thought he heard the sound of his own hand bones breaking. The ck-d mans other hand was holding a kidney-shaped mobile phone, Ermaos mobile phone, Fingerprint unlock which finger? Ouch, Ermao cried out in anguish, Index finger, index finger the thumb! His cry was somewhat exaggerated; in fact, he was hoping to be underestimated by the opponent, possibly finding a chance to escape. The man in ck unlocked the phone screen and released his hand, tapping a few times on the phone before speaking in a deep voice, Your ID number say it. Ermao was massaging his right hand with his left, and upon hearing the words, he was stunned, Ah? ID card I didnt bring it, and I dont remember the number either, what do you need it for? What for? To buy you a ne ticket, the man in ck turned his head slightly, giving a faint smile. Under the light of the distant streetmp, his teeth looked exceptionally white, Dont you want to take a flight? Take a flight No, I dont, Ermao first was stunned, then his face turned pale, I meant no offense to Sister Hong. Go to hell, the man in ckshed out with a kick, sending him flying more than two meters away, A dog-like thing, you think youre worthy of Sister Hong calling you? No need, theres no need to call, Ermao almost felt out of breath because of the kick, Ouch I dont need her to call me, I didnt mean any harm, I was just worried someone would act in her name. Damn it, the man in ck kicked him again, Who told you Sister Hong is old? Shes not old, shes not old, Ermao was in so much pain that he rolled around on the ground, It was my fault, please spare me this once.
The man in ck ignored him, muttering to himself in a low voice, Cant remember the ID number might as well make one up, anyway you wont get the chance to board a ne, whats the payment password? Big brother, spare my life, Ermao scrambled up in terror and knelt down on the ground, I really didnt mean to offend Sister Hong. He didnt know Sister Hong well, but he knew she was someone many bosses had to tread carefully around. To be frank, the name itself gave him a sense of mystery, and his current predicament added much fearAm I about to receive a ne ticket from Sister Hong? No, this is not what I wanted, I just wanted to confirm that I wasnt being taken for a ride! I forgot, you can also pay with fingerprints, the man in ckpletely disregarded his pleas, muttering softly. No! Ermao screamed, clenching his fists tightly. Hmm? The man in ck frowned slightly and drew a dagger from his waist, obviously nning to use it to obtain the fingerprint. Seeing the gleaming dagger, Ermao thought about running, but the mans kicks had left him hardly able to breathe. Theres not enough money in the mobile phone! he wailed, Even if you cut off my hand, its useless, you still need the payment password. Hmm? The man in ck raised an eyebrow, Then we wont use the payment password, Ill buy the ticket for you,paratively speaking its easier to find out the ID card number. Big brother, I really didnt do anything, Ermaos tears flowed, Sister Hong is reasonable, right? Sister Hong is reasonable? the man in ck gave a coldugh, I never really found her to be reasonable Alright, Ill give you a chance to exin!
Ermao quickly repeated his reasoning. After listening, the man in ck spoke coldly, After Xu Leigang warned you, you still lingered at the door Cant you wait for Sister Hongs call at home? Or do you think youre too big to handle, right? That point was valid, Ermao indeed was taking himself too seriously. Ermao didnt dare to quibble over this issue, he admitted with proper attitude, I was bewitched. Still, he tried to find excuses to defend himself, It was mainly because Zhao Haicheng from the town government office intervened, offering to clear the records for a few of my brothers I did it for my brothers. Starting tomorrow, I wont go there anymore! Feng Jun really wanted to ask, who was Zhao Haicheng instructed by? But if he did so, his act of being wouldnt seem perfect, itcked the sense of mystery. So he just snorted coldly, Being loyal is good, but if you break Sister Hongs taboo you think its over if you dont go? Ermao was quite nervous and misinterpreted, thinking that the other party doubted he was ying word games, Its not just me not going none of my brothers will go, thats a must. After a moment of silence, the man in ck finally spoke, Just that, I cant see your sincerity Zhao Haicheng is overreaching, do you understand what I mean? Understood, Ermao nodded decisively, to tell the truth, he wanted to confront Zhao Haicheng right now. Hope you truly understand, the man in ck turned around, mounted a motorcycle, and started it up, If I have to deliver a ne ticket to you a second time, I definitely wont listen to your exnations. Amid the roar of the motorcycle, the man in ck disappeared into the distance.
Ermao knelt there for a long time without getting up, but strangely, what he thought about at that moment was: Damn, was there a motorcycle here just now? Why didnt I notice? He remained baffled for a good while before standing up and brushing himself off, shivering a little. In this kind of weather, wearing just a hotel robe was indeed too cold. As he staggered towards the streetmp, he made up his mind: Fine, youre all big shots, both of you are big, Im just a rat burrowing into a bellowscaught smack in the middle. If I cant offend you, cant I still avoid you? (Four chapters are here, can I call for monthly votes now?) Chapter 354: 354 Bizarre Conflict (First Update to Celebrate the Alliance Leaders Reading) Chapter 354: Chapter 354 Bizarre Conflict (First Update to Celebrate the Alliance Leaders Reading) Ermao walked unevenly to the streetmp, looked around, and realized that he was less than 300 meters away from the hotel. It was a wastnd hereactually, someone had bought it but hadnt developed it yet. Ermao was very aware of this. Setting up a private court here or engaging in some shady business indeed wouldnt draw much attention. He checked the time and saw it was just 1 AM. He made a call to a trusted underling, asking him to go to his room and bring some clothes over. In the underworld, sometimes you dont need to care about appearances, but certainly not when youve been beaten ck and blue. Obviously, in such a state, you cant let yourself be seen. The underling arrived quickly, and even though the distance was less than 300 meters, he actually drove over in a van, which was quite thoughtful. But the underling was stunned by the sight of Ermaos condition. Bro Mao, what happened? he asked. Go, go, Ermao waved his hand dismissively without exining. After putting on clothes and gulping down some hot water, he sat in the van, lost in thought. After a while, he turned to nce at the underling and asked with a heavy voice, Did anyone see mee out? Havent heard anything, the underling shook his head, looking confused, I thought you were still in your room.
Ermao drank some more water, feeling his body returning to normal, then nodded his chin, Lets go to the hotel, damn it He wanted to see who had betrayed him, making it so that while he was asleep, someone had carried him outside. He didnt dare to confront Sister Hong, but if someone in his own crew was backstabbing him, he had to clean house regardless. After arriving at the hotel, Ermao, with a dark expression, went straight to the surveince room to check the tapes. The hotel staff didnt dare stop him. However, after watching the surveince for a bit, he was shocked to find there were no images of him leaving the hotel. There were no images of that ck-clothed man with truncated eyebrowsing in either. Checking the surveince of the fourth floor, Ermao could only see that he had entered his room at 11:30 PM with no record of him leaving. In the meantime, the only people who had entered and exited his room were the two girls he had gotten into a tussle with. He then checked the lobbys surveince and found that from 11:30 PM to the present, no one had left with a suitcase or anything simr.N?v(el)B\\jnn Ermaos face darkened, and he squinted, his gaze bing nk. The underling vaguely guessed something and spoke softly, Bro Mao, the window in your room was open. Holy sh*t, Ermao muttered under his breath then turned and left the surveince room. Standing in the room, looking at the half-open window, he was speechless for a long time. He knew that he was the one who had opened the window. He was already hot from drinking too much alcohol, and fighting with the two Little Imps made him even hotter. It wasnt the season to use air conditioning, so opening the window was a necessary choice. The window screen had been pushed up, and if his guess was right, that ck-clothed man with truncated eyebrows must have entered from here. His room was on the fourth floor Well, some people are nimble and might be able to climb up. Dont they always show stuff like Spiderman on TV? But the key question is how the hell did that guy take me away? This doubt sent chills down Ermaos spinecould someone actually carry me down from the fourth floor?
He was silent for a while, then the underling passed him a hot tea, taking a risk to say, Bro Mao drink water. Get me some beer, Ermao waved his hand, his brow furrowing, then he muttered, Damn, Im really in trouble this time. What he had nned was to take some money and hide as soon as he got back, not to get involved in the conflicts of the town and manor. He even had an idea. He could stage a conflict, identally injure someone, and then flee in a panic.
As for dealing with Zhao Haicheng, he hadnt really made up his mind. Anyway, if he ran away from trouble, Sister Hong would probably understand. Of course, while he was on the run, depending on how the situation developed, he could still decide whether to deal with Zhao Haicheng. If Luohua Manor came out on top in the end, taking on Zhao Haicheng wouldnt be too much pressurehe had disliked the guy for a long time anyway. If Luohua Manor didnt make it to the end, those people would definitely leave, and then, whether he dealt with Zhao Haicheng or not, no one would care. He had already calcted all the rted pros and cons and felt this was the best course of action. Surviving in the underworld means you must know how to stay on good terms with everyone. The days of using brute force and loyalty to conquer the world are long gone. This n wasnt problematic at all, but after discovering that he had been taken away mysteriously, Ermao felt he needed to rethink carefullyIm basically snubbing Sister Hong by running away like this. As he pondered, he took big swigs of beer, and suddenly, the underling asked, Bro Mao, are we still going tomorrow? No, were not, Ermao answered decisively, I have a friend celebrating a birthday, so everyone should just do what they normally do Ill notify you about anything elseter. Oh, the underling nodded, Should I mention this in the tough guy group chat? These days, even the social activities of gangsters have group chats, which just goes to show how convenient these things are. Of course, most of the details of the activities couldnt be mentioned in the group chat, or wouldnt that be handing evidence to the police? Dont! Ermao stopped him promptly, Just notify them by phone. Dont say why.
Upon hearing this, the little brother understood that what he was worried about had indeed happened. After making the call, he hesitated for a moment before biting the bullet and speaking up, Ermao Ermao nced at him, annoyed, If youve got something to say, say it. Gathering his courage, the little brother spoke, Ermao, I dont know if youve heard about Zhang Hongfeis car ident? I dont care if he dies, Ermao replied irritably. He didnt get along with Zhang Hongfei at all. After all, one was a cop and the other a rascal; they had shed a few times. Although Zhang Hongfei was a policeman, Ermao had a good rtionship with the head of the local police station. Later, someone intervened to reconcile them, and in the end, they would avoid each other when they met on the street. But the next moment, Ermao was taken aback, Are you talking about that incident a few nights ago? He had heard about the incident, but he hadnt inquired about the details. He only knew that the car ident scene was quite bizarre and that the kid Zhang Hongfei wasnt seriously hurt. But the little brother knew more, Some people say, he got into the ident because he was giving Feng Jun a hard time. Ermao blinked, And then? Then theres no then, the little brother spread his hands, He didnt seek payback, and its been several days now. Look at his spirit, Ermao scoffed with disdain then after pausing, he turned to the little brother, What are you trying to say? The little brother hesitated, then decided to tell the truth, I mean to say, I heard Feng Jun keeps a crow He might be a person with paranormal powers. Messing with him is unlucky!
Damn Ermao muttered another curse. In the history of Funiu Province, there had been many thriving Daoist sects, and there were plenty of superstitious folks among the popce. Zhengyang was a fairly advanced city, being a deputy provincial-level one, and was somewhat better; but in smaller ces, there were even more who believed in such things, often rumor-mongering about the supernatural. The little brother clearly believed in these things, while Ermao didnt, but he wouldnt dare to say Its all deception. After pondering for a long time, he nced at the little brother, Qiangzi, find out how Zhang Hongfei reacted afterward Be careful, dont let anyone else know. The rift between him and Zhang Hongfei was so deep that casually inquiring about the other was taboo. But to tell the truth, Zhang Hongfei was, after all, the deputy director, and finding out his recent general situation wasnt too hard. Soon, Ermao learned that after the car ident, Director Zhangs galldder inmmation had red up again. Not only did he not persist with the case, but he also often missed work C the hospital had said that such a condition required plenty of rest. Finally, Ermao decided to stick to his original n, only this time the coteral damage wouldnt be the undecided someone, but rather the Party and Government Office Director, Zhao Haicheng. That noon, there was a brawl in a hotel in Baixing Town. One party involved was Director Zhao of the Party and Government Office, who was having lunch with two local businessmen, drinking just a little bit of alcohol. The other party was the rascal Ermao and his thug Qiangzi, who approached to toast Director Zhao, and somehow they ended up in a conflict. Ermao insisted that Mr. Zhao had looked down on him, making it impossible to let the matter drop without a fight. The two local businessmen didnt dare to intercede, and as a result, Director Zhao was beaten badly, with one arm broken on the spot and both hands smashed until they were bloody and mangled.
Then, turning on their heels, they took off with Qiangzi C after bashing up a government official, waiting for prison wasnt an option, was it? To most people, this conflict seemed somewhat bizarre and sudden. But at the same time, there was also a sense of being unexpected yet rational, as the rtionships between Zhao Haicheng and Ermao were extremely unstable, capable of conspiring together one moment and turning against each other the next over interests. Thus, it was normal for them to end in a fight after a disagreement; after all, Zhao Haicheng liked to put on airs, especially towards ordinary people, while Ermao, though sneaky, could also act foolish sometimes after drinking too much. As for the fact that these two had thoughts of taking over Luohua Manor not long ago C to most, that also didnt seem unusual. Couldnt they have conflicts while cooperating? It was just that this conflict turned out to be pretty serious; aside from breaking his right arm and injuring both hands, Zhao Haichengs face was also injured, making it impossible for him to work normally in the short term, and Ermao had fled. Suddenly, the pressure facing Luohua Manor inexplicably seemed to have decreased significantly. This unusual situation caused dissatisfaction in a certain young master C hell, how could these people be so unreliable? Could you dare to be any more unreliable? Therefore, the mayor of Baixing Town was summoned to the city and received a scolding. After that, Zhang Hongfei, the police station officer, was called by the mayor and scolded as well. After being scolded, Director Zhang felt unwell and took a long leave to Zhengyang, nning to undergo galldder surgery topletely rid himself of the trouble and prevent it from affecting his work in the future. On the third day of Director Zhangs leave, someone from the local tax bureau went to Si Jifeng Design Company to check their books and found a recent contract. Someone seemingly asked inadvertently, Luohua Manor seems rich. Have they paid their taxes? The personnel at Si Jifeng sensed something amiss and promptly informed Wang Haifeng. (First update, to alliance leader Reader of Wei Manor.) Chapter 355: 355: The Economic Hand (Second Update to Celebrate the League Leader Taking His Wife) Chapter 355: Chapter 355: The Economic Hand (Second Update to Celebrate the League Leader Taking His Wife) As soon as Wang Haifeng heard this news, he immediately became unsettled. He really didnt know whether Feng Jun had paid taxes on the jade sales, but it seemed impossible that he would have. This had nothing to do with the awareness of voluntary tax payment; the key issue was that the ie from privately mined jade simply couldnt be dered. Otherwise, it would cause too many unstable factors. So he immediately got in touch with Feng Jun, warning him that someone might be looking into his personal ie tax. Nonsense! Feng Jun sneered coldly, If they really investigate taxes, therell be a lot ofwsuits. Ill just say that Li Dafu withheld the tax. He had some understanding of taxation and knew there were many interpretations at y. For instance, if a person had ten million and used it to buy financial products from a bank, earning ie from it, in this era, that ie would not be taxed, as its essentially bank deposit interest which was once subject to personal ie tax. If a personal investment of ten million earned a six percent annual return, thats a profit of six hundred thousand in a year; how could such arge sum not be taxed? This leads to another issue; the projects involved in the financial products people buy are not only profitable through the interest earned on those products. Thus, the ie received by an individual is after-tax ie, indicating that personal ie tax has already been withheld by the project.
Of course, not every project makes money, but thats another topic entirely. Anyway, personal ie tax might have been confusingly withheld, so it doesnt count as tax evasion. Is it possible for jewelry businesses like Li Dafu to have withheld Feng Juns taxes? Thats a rather nonsensical topicimprobable.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om However, the jewelry industry is known for its high barriers to entry and high profits, and taxes are exorbitantly high. Therefore, Feng Jun could assume that his share of taxes is included, even if Li Dafu doesnt acknowledge it; undoubtedly, the jade he provided contributed to tax revenue in both the cirction process and the consumer market. Thus, he steadfastly believed he was paying taxes ording to thew; its just that his ie wasnt convenient to disclose. Of course, this was just his own view, which might not be shared by others, but one thing was clearif he hadnt brought these jades from the Mobile Phone realm, thered be no corresponding tax revenue. In fact, Feng Jun didnt think anyone would track him through Li Dafus financials. As the leader of Funiu Provinces state-owned jewelry industry, Li Dafus real ounts could never withstand scrutiny; they were tooplicated and could only be discussed privately at best. To be honest, Li Dafu was more afraid of bringing the issue to light than Feng Jun was. Still, Wang Haifeng remained deeply concerned, But if the tax authorities really go after you, no one can stop them. At most, Ill just have to make up the tax payment, Feng Jun replied indifferently, The question is, can they even figure out how much Ive made? The jade he sold had confusing ounts in manypanies. Even if the ounts werent confusing, he wasnt afraid. Money is the greatest force; as long as he wasnt afraid of fines, what big deal could it be? If the fines were excessive, he wouldnt necessarilyply; hed just go to court if needed. Truthfully, the jade market is a mess; if awsuit starts, who knows how many people will get into trouble. Wang Haifeng watched him for a good while before speaking gravely, Boss you dont have apany, but Sister Hong does. Damn, Feng Jun raised his hand and smacked his forehead hard. Thinking about this, he felt quite helpless.
Faced with pressure from all directions, after his initial patience, he actuallyunched a fierce counterattack. But Zhang Hongfeis withdrawal was quiet and unnoticed, and Ermao ran away swiftly and decisively. What was deadly was that although these two had backed off, the message that Luohua Manor is not to be trifled with hadnt spread. Then theres Zhao Haicheng, who really had his hands injured and one of his arms broken, symbolizing Dont reach out carelessly. But disputes arising during a toast; what the hell is that about?
Feng Jun knew that both Zhang Hongfei and Ermao definitely had their own ulterior motives, but after his fierce counterstrike, only the main offenders backed down, while others stumbled forward oblivious, which made him somewhat exasperated. Of course, helpless as he was, under no circumstances could he let Sister Hong be implicated because of him. After some thought, he picked up his mobile phone and gave Yuan Huapeng a call. He exined the situation briefly, certainly omitting things that couldnt be said, So thats the situation, the tax authorities might investigate me; how should I handle this? Financially speaking, they cant investigate an individual, especially since youre not within the system, Yuan Huapeng replied confidently, Legally, they can go after you, but once you fight back its people within the system who will be making things difficult for you, right? Digging into economic ounts is the lowest and least efficient method. Nobodys behind ispletely clean, and unless its a case where an official is definitely going down and justcks a charge, no one would resort to this method. So rx, theyre just trying to scare you. What does a natural person like you have to fear? At worst, itll be a fine hmm, whos the short-sighted person trying to mess with you? Feng Jun made this call for two reasons: one was to seek advice, and the other was to give the Yuan Family a heads-upI might need you. Yuan Huapengs response pleased him greatly; it seemed the Yuan Family still understood the importance of reciprocity. However, he didnt n to use this connection lightly; as things were still under control. Crucially, he believed the Yuan Family didnt reallyck anything from him; their previous interactions had been purely transactional, with each party fulfilling its own needs. In keeping with his character, once someone helped him out, he would definitely feel indebtedowing a favor is something to be repaid, and a favor is the hardest kind of debt to repayjust thinking about Zhou Xiaotong gave him a headache. Therefore, he kindly declined Yuan Huapengs offer and, after hanging up, he shifted his focus to another crucial pointindividuals were not afraid of being investigated, but what about legal persons? He was genuinely worried about Sister Hong but he couldnt possibly contact her. No matter how you looked at it, his conversation with Yuan Huapeng had broadened his thinking.
After hanging up his mobile phone, he pondered for a while and then made a call to the bank to schedule a withdrawal. After all, having money in the ount was the crux. Now, Ill just transfer the money away and see what they can investigate then. He believed that changes in the bnce of his ount could effectively alleviate any pressure Hongjie might be facing. As for where to transfer the money? He nned to spread it out to other banks first, or to securities firms if necessary, and when the opportunity arose, he might also makerge cash withdrawals. He thought to himself that if he got desperate, he couldunder the money through Macaus casinos as he did the first time he bought explosives. At that time, he could say he had gambled it all awayif they used him of not paying taxes, he could im the money was already lost, and hed be interested to see how much they could demand in back taxes or fines. In any case, he couldnt let his money just sit idly in the bank any longer. His funds were primarily deposited in Zhengyangs citymercial bank, amounting to over a hundred million. When he called to schedule arge withdrawal, the banks rtionship manager was clearly flustered, President Feng, why are you withdrawing such arge sum of money? Feng Jun was already displeased with the rtionship manager. If it werent for this guys inability to keep his mouth shut, spreading the news all over town, would he be in such a passive position now? Of course, the rtionship manager had originally been trying to help facilitate business, introducing suitable designers and contractors, which Feng Jun had agreed toit couldnt be said that the manager was overstepping his bounds. But the crux of the problem was, even if youre facilitating business, you should be conscious of maintaining client confidentiality. Feng Jun wasnt certain where the leak came from, but he could easily me the bankit was either your banks staff leaking information or your bank introducing me to unreliable clients.
In the end, it was the banks fault. Upon hearing the question, Feng Jun responded impatiently, Of course I have my arrangements for withdrawing money, why ask so many questions? But the rtionship manager on the other end replied tactfully that such a significant movement of funds definitely garnered attention because if anything inappropriate happened, or if it disturbed the financial market, it would mean they had failed in their duty. Feng Jun couldnt help butugh in irritation, Are you kidding me? A mere sum of over a hundred million can disturb the financial market? To be exact, Im just making a withdrawal, not cashing out. Im transferring it to other banks, and they can take over your concern. President Feng, its different, the rtionship manager exined apologetically, with a cautious and humble tone, emphasizing that the bank had a right to know where such arge sum of money was going. Feng Jun found this ridiculous; it wasnt like he hadnt spentrge sums before. The underground money houses in Yangcheng didnt give a damn about these obstacles when collectingrge amounts of money. So he retorted bluntly, Im just wondering, is this money mine or the citymercial banks? With no other choice, the rtionship manager could only sigh in resignation, Let me consult my superiors first. It was not until this point that Feng Jun noticed anything amiss with the banks reaction; after all, they would definitely try their best to retain a clients deposit. After waiting two hours without a call back from the rtionship manager, Feng Jun muttered under his breath in frustration, Youre so enthusiastic when its time to deposit, but why is it like this when withdrawing? He then called back, and the rtionship manager picked up immediately, apologizing profusely and exining that he couldnt get hold of his superior right now. Could you wait a bit longer, President Feng? Dont y these games with me, Feng Jun snapped, You can dy for a day or two, but can you dy for three days, five days, ten days, or half a month? Really shortsighted Do you think its worth it to offend me over a bit of performance? The rtionship manager paused, then covered the mouthpiece and whispered, President Feng, the higher-ups have spoken. Theres a cash flow crunch in the banktely, and weve been asked to preventrge clients from withdrawing money especially you.
He didnt want to say this, but as a bank employee, he knew all too well the tremendous power of a billionaire and certainly didnt want to be hated by one. Especially me? Feng Juns lips twitched, feeling the malice through the phone. He asked, voice chilling, Well, which superior said that? (Second update, Alliance Leader marrying off with his loved ones. Still seeking monthly votes. Also, can everyone hold back on the hype? Im exhausted from frequent updates.) Chapter 356: 356: The Pawns Self-Protection (Third Update) Chapter 356: Chapter 356: The Pawns Self-Protection (Third Update) The client manager at the citymercial bank did not reveal to Feng Jun which leader had said this. However, he told Feng Jun, Ill treat you to drinks tonight, and well talk over the table. Feng Jun really had no interest in freeloading off his mealsmall fry earning money is not easyso he said, Why dont youe to Baixing Town? Ill treat you. The client manager firmly disagreed, saying, Luohua Manor is too famous. If someone spots me there, I might even lose my job. Feng Jun, hearing him talk so seriously, didnt press the matter any further, but his curiosity deepened. That evening, he met with the other party. They met at a private and intimate family-style restaurant.N?v(el)B\\jnn The client managers name was Li Liangquan, young in years, probably one or two years younger than Feng Jun. He was quite decisive and efficient. Although he was cautious in his daily activities, he was not out of his depth in these private situations. He promptly toasted Feng Jun thrice before exining the situation. Although Li Liangquan was a client manager, Feng Juns ount held a significant sum of money, which even Director Luo from the bank paid close attention to. Oftentimes, the actions of Manager Li were driven by nudges from Director Luo. For instance, the initial matchmaking with the design firm for Feng Jun was Director Luos idea. While Li Liangquan, as a client manager, also had ess to simr resources, with his age and experience, he couldnt be involved in such matters.
Feng Jun listened to his words but didnt take them too seriously; however, in this society, young people had fewer opportunities to take charge, which was normal enough. Then, Li Liangquan mentioned that recently the bank did indeed have less liquid capital avable, and interbank lending rates remained high, so retaining the funds of major clients was a current priority for the bank. But as Feng Jun thought, the banks attitude towards major clients was to maintain goodmunication and interaction, not to offend major clients just to hold onto the fundsthatd be a suicidal approach. However, Director Luo specifically called Li Liangquan over, instructing him to keep an eye on Feng Juns ount to guard against anyrge-scale capital outflows. At first, Li Liangquan didnt overthink it. Orders were orders, and they just had to be carried out. He blurted, without reservation, that bank employees had seen simr things not just once or twice before. Why didnt some of the money that corrupt officials tried to smuggle out during their escape get transferred? Because before the dust settled, many banks had already been given a heads-up, and the money in certain ounts was well, dyed. Because things hadnt been pinned down, or perhaps for fear of spooking the snake, only high-level insiders in the bank were aware of the relevant information. They couldnt tip off those specifically handling the tasks and would just give some unexined directives. This was just one example; situations like this were not limited to just this one. In short, Li Liangquan believed that Feng Jun might also have been involved in some unspeakable matters. Dying the situation benefited the bank, so he just followed instructions. However, after Feng Jun got angry, Li Liangquan mustered up the courage to approach Director Luo, seeking guidance on how to reply. Director Luos response left Li Liangquan with growing suspicions, Why dont you just say you cant find the leader? Dy him for the time being. Such a response wasnt the standard strategy for handling exceptional circumstances. If the bank were just cooperating with external forces on some tasks, they wouldnt let an employee bear too much responsibilitywhat if that incurred someones grudge? There werent that many aspects wherepses could ur within the bank, but as insiders know well, everyone understands. So, system failures in work processes were the best option for passing the buck. Dys caused by technical reasons would leave the parties wishing to vent unable to find someone responsible, something which required cooperation from all departments. The specifics cannot be spelled out any further, but anyhow, Li Liangquan felt that Director Luos actions felt more like personal behavior? So when Feng Jun said, Can you dy me for another ten days or half a month? Manager Li decisively decided: I must tell him this wasnt my problem. But such words couldnt be said within the bank, and it wasnt easy to exin clearly, so he could only meet with Feng Jun face to face. Feng Jun was stunned for a long while before finally asking, If I really need to withdraw money, do I have to find him?
For funds of that scale, indeed he has to give the nod, Li Liangquan replied straightforwardly, You might as well go directly to him, honestly bypass me, I dont mind. It was that remark that truly earned Feng Juns trust. Feng Jun wasnt someone prone to suspicion, but he would always suspect the worst when evaluating others. Li Liangquans words, he listened to seriously, but whether to believe them was another matter. Since finding Director Luo could resolve the issue, that made matters simpler, but there was one more problem.
He asked, with a half-smile, What if Director Luo tells me to go back to you? If its a game of hot potato what then? This was a real issue and a difficult one to address. After pondering for a moment, Li Liangquan spoke decisively, I should not bear all the responsibility. Im just a minor staff member; why should I Just tell him that I directed you to please let Director Luo make all decisions. Feng Jun looked at him thoughtfully, Arent you afraid to lose your job? Working at the bank sounds impressive, but it doesnt make much money, Li Liangquan said with an indifferent smile, Losing a job is better than offending a billionaire for no reason, dont you think, President Feng? Yes and no, Feng Jun replied with a smile, Offending a billionaire, how big of a deal is that? The key is, you offend him without even knowing why you did, that is the most infuriating part. President Feng, that statement of yours is a bit of an act. Only people like you could say that, Li Liangquan replied with a smile, Offending a billionaire, a big deal? Thats an incredibly big deal! Alright, cheers! Feng Jun raised his ss, Youve gained my trust, and thats always good news, isnt it? Cheers, Li Liangquan also lifted his ss, speaking earnestly, I will live up to President Fengs trust. Feng Jun nced at him and nodded casually, Hmm, my trust At this time, go sing for a while? No, Li Liangquanughed and shook his head, Ive been preupied with this matter. Once its settled, I should go and be with my girlfriend. Then you go ahead, Feng Jun waved his hand, Im going to call up some friends for a bit more fun. In recent days, he had been staying at Luohua Manor and hadnt been to the city. Although being the manors master felt pretty good, there were no people around, within a four square kilometer area, including the construction team, there were no more than a hundred peoplenot even counting that crow.
Today, he hade to the city and wanted to let loose, having really been holding back for a very long time. Not to mention the time he spent on the Mobile Phone ne, just considering the Earth ne, thest time he was with a woman wasst yearand that was with Sister Hong. Now it was April, and he was, after all, a young man in his prime, wasnt he? He contacted Zhang Wei and Li Qiang. Both of them had ns, and Feng Jing didnt answer his phone. Eventually, he ended up at Manager Changs performer bar. Manager Chang was quite weing, making sure there were always at least three girlsalright, performersat his side. When he awoke, he found himself in a room at the Peni Grand Hotel. He racked his brain for memories of the previous night and remembered that Manager Chang had arranged two girls for him and said he could take them away, but in his dazed state, he had still refused, and then Manager Chang had called a taxi for him. Some behaviors are truly ingrained deep in ones heart and are not easily changed. He had decided to indulge himself but even when drunk, he had still held back. Destined to be alone, he sighed softly, got out of bed, and went to wash up. Today, he personally visited the City Commercial Bank and went straight to the offices, specifically asking to see Director Luo. After verifying his identity, the relevant personnel dared not obstruct him, but since Director Luo was not in, he could only wait in the reception room. An entire morning passed as he waited, and Feng Jun felt it was very likely that someone had privately informed Director Luo that he was here. Considering this, his stubbornness kicked in, thinking you want to avoid me? Then, Ill just keep waiting. Have the guts to nevere back to work at the office.
At noon, he ordered a takeaway and had it delivered to the banks entrance. After collecting his meal, he sat in the reception room to eatthere was a water dispenser there anyway. His presence gradually caught the attention of the passing staff, but everyone was very professional. At most, someone woulde over and ask whom he was waiting for before turning away. However, it was clear that more than one person realized he was there to trouble Director Luo. Approaching three oclock, Li Liangquan discreetly sent him a WeChat message. The person just went to the Bund Coffee House in Century Mansion for afternoon tea. Manager Li hadnt met Feng Jun today, but word of Feng Juns actions had already quietly spread around the office. With so many people in the office, Li Liangquan wasnt afraid to pass on the message; who could make sure it was he who had let it out? The truth was Director Luo was only average in poprity among the staff, so it wasnt unlikely that someone was trying to sabotage him. Feng Jun decided to trust Manager Li. Moreover, Century Mansion wasnt far from there, just over a kilometer. At this hour, Zhengyang was a bit congested, so he picked up a public bicycle and arrived at Century Mansion in five minutes. The Bund Coffee House was easy to find, located on the second floor of the building. After Feng Jun went upstairs, he handed a 200 yuan tip straight to the approaching receptionist, then pulled out his phone, swiped through a photo, and asked, Im looking for this person Where are they? The young girl hesitated and asked softly, What do you do?
I am Feng Jun hesitated, then gave her a slight smile and replied quietly, Im a police officer. Dont tell anyone. He had grown ustomed to attracting attention from girls wherever he went, but since the young girl in front of him was skeptical despite the tip, he could only try to use his personal charm. Youre lying, the young girl returned his smile sweetly, lowering her voice, Why would a police officer tip me? Come on, what do you really do are you a private detective? The girl scored a seventy in terms of looks, and her figure maybe sixty-five. Feng Jun believed that, with her kind of reaction, he would have her wrapped around his finger in ten minutes at a bar. But he had serious business to attend to now, so he could only return a slight smile, Its not good for a girl to be too clever, especially a beautiful one. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!