Eternal Life, Starting with Hextech Enhancement
Chapter 295

This Humble One, Zhang Cunfu, Is Willing to Serve the True Lord

4,048 words13 min read0 views3mo agoSource
Next

"Carry those two boxes to the corner! Move quickly!"

"Why are these small wooden boards still new? I have to dismantle them all and don't let go of any possible interlayers."

"Please cheer up, keep your eyes peeled and look for it."

"If anyone dares to be careless, even if I want to protect you, you cannot bear the anger of True Lord adults!"

Inside Market Warehouse, Zhang Cunfu, who had just gotten rid of the smell of alcohol, came back when he heard the manager's sharp scolding.

"Old Zhang What's wrong with you?"

Chief Manager Li turned around suddenly, two cold lights shot out from his triangle eyes. "I asked you to go to East Street to pick up something, how could it take so long?"

"You are also an old man in the warehouse. What is the critical moment now? You are still working hard as usual. Can you give me more snacks?"

"You will be on duty this month."

"If you can't find that Cultivation Method..." Chief Manager Li drawled in a sinister tone. "You should know what will happen, right?"

Seeing Zhang Cunfu coming, Chief Manager Li immediately started shouting like a barrage of words.

He had long been unhappy with this guy who took away half of the management rights of the warehouse by virtue of his connections in the blessed land.

It should be said that this time it was really unlucky for the other party, as he happened to encounter such a situation.

It would be best if True Lord people get angry and arrest him to take the blame, just to remove a thorn in his side.

"Chief Manager Li reminded me that I will check it out right now."

Zhang Cunfu forced a three-point dry smile on his face.

But he couldn't help but curse secretly in his heart, "Beep, Beep, Beep, what's your name? You're such a good dog!"

It's really unfair. Why did those Spirit Thief attack him while he was on duty?

If there was really no evidence, Zhang Cunfu would have doubted whether Chief Manager Li secretly colluded with Spirit Thief.

But now that the matter has come to this, he can only admit that he is unlucky and hope that the worst outcome will not happen.

"Manager Zhang, a suspicious wooden board was found here."

A confidant quickly approached and took out a wooden sign with an old luster from his sleeve.

The card surface is densely engraved with twisted cipher text, which glows with a faint cinnabar color in the sunlight.

Just now, they deliberately slowed down their movements and left the pile of scattered wooden boards until the end to remove them, just to cover up this discovery.

At this moment, the monk deliberately bypassed the crowd and handed the wooden sign directly to Zhang Cunfu - not the direction where Chief Manager Li was.

"Hmph~!"

Seeing this scene, Chief Manager Li not far away let out a harsh snort from his nose, and his face instantly darkened.

Two venomous snake-like cold lights burst out of the triangular eyes, gouging out a circle on the monk's face, as if he wanted to carve a mark on that person's face with his eyes.

These ignorant fools!

We have come to this point, and yet we are still following Zhang Cunfu, this Deputy Manager, with all our hearts.

At first glance, he looks like a stubborn person!

He made a mental note of this account, and after finishing Zhang Cunfu, he must let these wallflowers know what it means to have no regrets.

Chief Manager Li is so angry because he wants to use some tricks.

If the Cultivation Method just discovered is handed over to him for preservation, wouldn't there be room for manipulation?

Of course, he would never really hide Heaven-Grade Technique, that would be asking for death.

If the whereabouts of Heaven-Grade Technique cannot be found, the sect will never give up and will definitely expand the scope of suspicion.

But it can be found in another place.

If this thing somehow appears in the things that Zhang Cunfu has handled, and is rediscovered in front of everyone, then this matter can directly become a solid case.

It's a pity that there are always some people who can't see the situation clearly and create chaos here.

"Show me!"

Zhang Cunfu was shocked when he heard this. He quickly took it and looked at the top and bottom of the wooden sign.

Unfortunately, a trace of disappointment soon appeared in his eyes.

There was no need to read the contents on the wooden sign carefully. He could quickly tell that it was just the Yellow-grade Spell that failed to improve the sect simply by looking at the sect's special Secret Mark at the top.

When studying and improving Cultivation Method, deviations will inevitably occur.

Therefore, similar things are the most worthless things, and there are many failed products in the sect.

Just find this.

It will not help at all to alleviate Zhang Cunfu's current situation.

But he still patted his confidant on the shoulder. "Very good, I found another one. Thank you for your hard work, but you have to work harder and try to find the rest as soon as possible."

"If there is still a chance after this matter is resolved, I will invite everyone to eat Spirit Fish."

In fact, at this time, Zhang Cunfu didn't have much Spirit Stone left in order to manage things up and down and smoothen the relationship.

But he still made a promise and went out, hoping that it would have some effect.

Only those who survive can have the right to worry about lack of money. If he is arrested, he cannot be blamed for breaking his promise.

Alas, where is the Heaven-Grade Technique?

Looking at the busy people in front of him, Zhang Cunfu sighed secretly.

It would be great if someone could help me at this time.

But this is undoubtedly unrealistic. After all, the only ones who can help him now are probably the few Nascent Soul True Lord responsible for the investigation.

The problem is that he is not familiar with any True Lord, who will help him?

Zhang Cunfu subconsciously touched the empty Storage Ring.

If he wanted to clear up the relationship and ask for a good word, he had to collect a large amount of Spirit Stone, but where should he find it?

Zhang Cunfu felt depressed and sat in the warehouse yard in a daze.

Fortunately, no one cares whether he is lazy or not at this moment. Everyone is busy working, searching for Cultivation Method hidden in the remaining things.

As the largest city within hundreds of thousands of miles.

Gui Yun Market's warehouse is astonishingly large, the ledger book alone is three feet thick.

It is not an easy task to identify the hidden Cultivation Method in this mountain of goods.

Chief Manager Li is still thinking about the matter of substituting one thing for another.

So after working for a few hours.

He also arranged an errand for Zhang Cunfu: "Old Zhang, Hundred Pill Pavilion took away a batch of pills from us at the beginning of the year."

"At that time, there was a box containing elixirs that I took with me but was not returned."

"Go there quickly and get your things back."

Zhang Cunfu frowned slightly when he heard this. "This matter makes Daoist Qi..."

He hasn't finished speaking yet.

Chief Manager Li suddenly raised his voice. "Oh, everyone can't move away now, I have to watch them count Warehouse, you are the most free."

"Besides, they are not familiar with shopkeeper Hundred Pill Pavilion, so it is difficult to communicate with them."

"Okay, it's settled. Go quickly and don't waste time."

In fact, these are all excuses made up casually. The main reason is that Zhang Cunfu was taken away so that he could find an opportunity to do anything.

As for whether the opponent will be let go, it can only be said that it is basically impossible.

Not to mention that Zhang Cunfu's whole family is here, but now that True Lord is in charge, he neither dares to run nor can he run far.

Once you escape, you will be truly convicted.

"Daoist Li, are there other items that need to be retrieved together? If there are any, why not take inventory at once to save me a second trip."

Zhang Cunfu already felt something was wrong.

Is there anything that cannot be brought all at once and must be separated?

But he is Deputy Manager after all, and it is not easy to continue to refute. He can only ask clearly first to prevent being dismissed by this reason later.

"Let me take a look."

Chief Manager Li secretly thought it was a pity and pretended to look for it.

Then he replied, "Oh, there really is. Xu Family Shop also took three boxes of spiritual minerals last year. You can drop by there and bring all the boxes back."

Zhang Cunfu reluctantly accepted the task.

Then he walked out of the warehouse and walked straight to the north of Fangshi.

This thing is outrageous, Hundred Pill Pavilion is in North Street, Xu Family Shop is in South Street, but the first time I went out, I arranged East Street for myself.

I wouldn't believe it if Manager Li didn't deliberately cause trouble for him!

Zhang Cunfu was a hundred and twenty alert in his heart, but there was no good way.

I can only hope that the journey goes smoothly and that nothing unexpected happens while I am away from the warehouse.

However, he didn't know yet whether there would be an accident in the warehouse. Anyway, he had an accident midway.

Limited by Anti-Air Formation in the city, in order to rush for time, Zhang Cunfu deliberately took a small alley known only to locals.

The result was just when he was about to step out of the alley.

Suddenly a soft call came from behind him.

"Fellow Daoist, please stay!"

The voice of this sentence was actually not high, but it came from almost a foot behind him, and it really hit his ears.

What?

Zhang Cunfu was immediately shocked.

He immediately turned his head and looked around, and found that at some point, there was a handsome and unfamiliar young man wearing White Feather Robe standing three steps away from him.

At this moment, he felt like the hairs on his body were standing on end.

This distance is too close!

If the other party had any ill intentions just now, I'm afraid Flying Sword would have pierced his heart by now.

But Zhang Cunfu didn't notice any movement at all before the other party spoke.

Even though he had clearly seen the other party at this moment, Divine Sense was telling him that there was an empty alley behind him and there was no one there.

"Daoist Zhang, I see that your Yintang is darkened. You must have encountered some trouble recently."

Xiao Chen smiled and said, "Why don't we have a chat?"

Originally, he was still thinking about how to find an opportunity, but he didn't expect the other party to sneak into a deserted alley, and he was too cooperative.

"How do you know my surname is Zhang?"

Zhang Cunfu's pupils shrank like needles, and his eyes were full of vigilance. "Who are you?"

At this special time, I met a powerful stranger with suspicious behavior.

Could this be a good thing?

He looked at the slightly smiling mouth of the young man in feathers, and his heart sank.

Should he call for help now?

Or should I choose to escape?

If you do it, what are your chances of surviving?

Zhang Cunfu Many thoughts flashed through his mind, and his whole body could not help but stiffen.

My breathing involuntarily became three points faster.

It even felt like the movement of true energy in the meridians suddenly became a little stagnant.

A drop of cold sweat slid from his temples along his temples to his chin, but he didn't even bother to reach out to wipe it.

"Daoist Zhang Why bother asking me? Shouldn't you already have the answer in your mind now?"

Xiao Chen looked relaxed and not afraid of the other party's falling out.

He first gave Zhang Cunfu an encouraging and affirming look.

I also deliberately left a few breaths for the other party to think.

Finally, he said calmly and coaxingly, "Look at you, don't be so nervous. I won't eat you."

"I come here with full sincerity to seek cooperation with you."

"As long as you are willing to cooperate, I have plenty of ways to save you."

Xiao Chen didn't panic. Even though he was new here, he definitely had a way, and it should be feasible in theory.

As for whether the actual effect will be effective, that is another matter.

The so-called do your best and obey fate.

"Gudu."

Zhang Cunfu swallowed hard.

What's wrong, I was really visited by the Rebellious Immortal Alliance's magic cultivator.

Why is he so unlucky!

After a lot of inner struggle and doubt.

Zhang Cunfu chanted Defensive Spell silently in his mind, trying to keep his tone as steady as possible. "You have seen the wrong person."

"I, Zhang, am Gui Yun Sect's son in life, and I will be Gui Yun Sect's ghost in death. I will never betray the sect."

Even though I am already under high pressure inside.

But Zhang Cunfu is still trying to make the right decision as much as possible.

Unless there is really no choice, no matter whether he agrees in the end or not, he will definitely refuse righteously at the beginning.

First, this can test the other party's sincerity in cooperation.

People who betray easily will not be valued anywhere.

Secondly, the other party stood in the face of a stranger, just in case this was a test deliberately designed by the Gui Yun Sect.

If he agreed, he would be throwing himself into a trap.

Therefore, after careful consideration, Zhang Cunfu boldly declined the invitation.

"Why did you refuse so simply?"

Xiao Chen was not anxious at all when he heard this, still smiling, "Why don't you listen to my conditions first?"

Since the other party did not shout for help, nor did he directly choose to escape or resist, it shows that his heart has been shaken.

His guess was correct, Zhang Cunfu was indeed shaken.

After all, Gui Yun Sect was not good to him, and now he even faces the risk of being blamed.

Anyway, I have already been suspected for no reason, so why not really take refuge in the Rebellious Immortal Alliance, maybe things will take a new turn.

Although the above have emphasized many times, these evil ways are inhumane.

But according to some gossip obtained by Zhang Cunfu, in fact Rebellious Immortal Alliance is not exactly the kind of Demon who kills without blinking an eye.

There are also relatively normal monks among them. They are just dissatisfied with a few blessed places and secretly band together to fight against them.

If you encounter this group.

Then depending on his identity, he might be able to deal with it a little bit.

Zhang Cunfu was silent.

Silence is sometimes an answer.

"There are three major benefits to working with me."

Xiao Chen stretched out three fingers in turn. "First, I will only explain one thing to you, and I guarantee that it will not be difficult for you."

"Second, I will pay for the Spirit Stone you use to smoothen the relationship between people."

"Third, after this cooperation, if you are not willing to continue, then we can just get together and break up. I can guarantee that I will never look for you again in the future."

These three conditions are obviously very loose.

Zhang Cunfu gritted his teeth and asked proactively, "What do you want me to do?"

He wants to hear specific details before making a decision.

But this question undoubtedly plays into Xiao Chen's mind.

He just deliberately didn't say anything specific, he just emphasized that it was not difficult, just to make the other party curious.

As long as the other party chooses to ask, it is actually equivalent to feeling relieved.

Everything has one thing and two parts. As long as you hear a task that is really not difficult, it will naturally be much easier the second time you ask.

"Find a way to bring me a fourth-level Wood-type Yellow-grade Technique from the warehouse."

Xiao Chen reiterated. "It's just a Yellow-grade Technique, this should be a very simple thing for you, right?"

"I can also provide you with a lot of Spirit Stone."

"Is one million enough? How about two million? Even more is fine, as long as you can clearly explain their use."

"After it's done, I can help you solve the rest of your troubles."

Zhang Cunfu is excited.

The condition proposed by the other party was much simpler than the life-or-death, earth-shattering event he had originally imagined.

There is no need to set up a blood sacrifice formation, nor do you need to take risks to steal core secrets.

"Do you really just want a copy of Yellow-grade Technique?"

Zhang Cunfu really couldn't believe it, so he asked, "Don't you have any other requirements?"

In fact, this matter involves Fourth-Order Technique, which is not simple at all.

But compared to the "great achievements" that Rebellious Immortal Alliance was rumored to have done, it was too relaxed and too gentle, not like a demon at all.

So much so that he felt unbelievable.

"Of course not."

Xiao Chen answered very decisively, "I think you should believe in the promise made by a True Lord, right?"

He slightly exuded a trace of his own aura, and then quickly restrained it.

This is not only a way to use your cultivation to increase your own conditions, but it is also a deterrent.

After all, Xiao Chen can't keep an eye on the other party all the time, and he has to prevent the other party from pretending to agree to him, but actually going back and reporting secretly.

Nascent Soul True Lord's identity means that even if he turns his back on the report, it may not be effective.

On the contrary, it may cause a more serious blow in the future.

"The villain Zhang Cunfu is willing to work for True Lord."

Without much thought, he bowed and agreed.

He was already shaken originally, not to mention that there was no room for refusal at this time.

But the question is, if this is the result.

Then why can't you come earlier and choose the time to do it last month or next month?

Of course, Zhang Cunfu only dared to say this last sentence in his heart, and certainly did not dare to express it.

In order to save face, he forced out a smile, "True Lord, don't worry!"

And consciously repeated the request, "I promise to bring you a fourth-level Wood-type Yellow-grade Technique."

Xiao Chen reached out and patted his shoulder. "Then I'll wait for your good news."

Then he took out a Spirit Fruit: "By the way, it's so late, you haven't had dinner yet, right?"

"Then just eat this to cushion your stomach."

This is the ordinary Third-Order Spirit Fruit he picked from the Hundred Herbs Secret Realm before.

"Oh, okay, okay."

Zhang Cunfu looked at the fruit that looked as red as blood. Even though he had worked in the market for many years, he could not recognize the special variety of 'poisonous' fruit.

He didn't dare to ask any more questions and took it with trembling hands.

I didn't even dare to chew it, I almost swallowed it raw.

Fortunately, the Spirit Fruit is only the size of an egg.

But even so, Zhang Cunfu's eyes suddenly became moist.

I don't know whether it was because I felt choked, or because I was too touched by Xiao Chen's sudden concern.

But no matter what, the food has been eaten.

This 'thief ship' is also a must.

Zhang Cunfu quickly calmed down and asked respectfully, "Sir True Lord, how should I contact you after I get Cultivation Method?"

Normally, this is indeed a big problem.

After all, the next time he trades, if he chooses a place that is more dangerous for Zhang Cunfu, he may be killed and silenced.

In this way, in order to ensure his own safety, he may not do it properly.

But if he chooses a place that is safer for him.

Then it is very likely that he will not be the only one coming by then, but also Nascent Soul True Lords of the Gui Yun Sect.

Therefore, negotiating a location is often a big problem.

"I'm actually not very familiar with Gui Yun Market. If you think it's safe for us to trade, then choose that place."

Xiao Chen directly threw this question back.

The reason why he didn't pick a place was because he was really unfamiliar with the place.

Secondly, it is also because he is relatively confident, both in terms of his own safety and in this transaction.

Zhang Cunfu must have resentment towards the Gui Yun Sect in his heart.

At this time, I agreed to help him solve his troubles, which was tantamount to extending a life-saving straw to a drowning person.

If he wasn't stupid, he would have seized this opportunity.

"I get to choose?"

Zhang Cunfu was a little surprised when he heard this. He quietly raised his head and glanced up, only to see an enigmatic smile on Xiao Chen's face.

For words such as 'not very familiar', he must not even believe in the punctuation marks.

The other party was dignified Nascent Soul True Lord. As soon as he came up, he called out his surname Zhang. It was obvious that he had been fully prepared before coming.

Oh, he got it!

This question is actually a test.

Test the sincerity of his cooperation by whether the trading place he chooses is safe or dangerous.

Thinking of this, Zhang Cunfu suddenly felt a lot of pressure.

Which place should I choose?

It is necessary to ensure his own safety without causing doubts in the other party.

The two conditions are completely in conflict, so the best of both worlds simply doesn't exist, right?

"Lord Qi, I think this is the most suitable place!"

Zhang Cunfu recommended. "The villain is dull-minded and not good at making decisions. But since the adults chose to meet me here, I think there must be deep meaning in it."

"In that case, this is the best place."

Huh?

Isn't it because you walked down this alley and there happened to be no one in it?

Xiao Biyi Chen felt a little confused after being praised by him.

But on the surface, he showed approval. "Very good, you really have understanding and are a smart person."

"Then I'll wait here for your good news."

"Smart people should do what smart people do. Don't let me down."

Standing in the alley and watching Zhang Cunfu leave.

Xiao Chen did not continue to wait where he was, but took a few steps back and came to a Spirit Tool Shop not far away.

Prepare to wait and investigate what is going on with Spirit Robe here.

On his way here just now, he happened to see a piece of clothing with a 'patch' hanging at the door of Spirit Tool Shop.

So I canceled <Profound Sect Harmonious Modulation Secret Art> and walked to the door of the store.

He asked the Zhike who came over, "What's so special about this Spirit Robe?"

End of Chapter
Prev
NovelSummaries
Next

Explore the wiki

Comments