Misfortune Never Comes Alone (Two Chapters Combined)

Some time ago, because of certain matters, his expenses had been enormous. He had originally thought this transaction would replenish his funds, but an unexpected turn of events had arisen, leaving him with neither money nor goods.

After hearing the young man with dyed-gold hair's suggestion, Third Master Xu said, "All right... Tell the others to be careful when completing the commissioned tasks. Don't cause any unnecessary trouble."

"Third Master Xu, after all these years, we know what we're doing. Don't worry!" the young man with dyed-gold hair said with a laugh. Then, a graceful and beautiful figure immediately surfaced in his mind.

Because of last night's transaction, he had been forced to suspend his mission. Fortunately, he had not suffered any serious injuries this time, and he would soon be able to resume the unfinished task.

The two chatted for a while. Then the young man with dyed-gold hair turned and left to pass on Third Master Xu's instructions to his subordinates.

"Coo..."

When only Third Master Xu remained in the villa's courtyard, the sound of a pigeon rang out.

"Flap, flap, flap..."

A white pigeon descended from the sky and landed on the stone table. Its small eyes glimmered with pale golden light as it stared at Third Master Xu, whose face was pale and whose condition was extremely poor.

"Cough, cough, cough..."

Third Master Xu was just about to speak when a violent fit of coughing suddenly seized him. He hurriedly picked up a handkerchief and covered his mouth.

"Are you all right?" the white pigeon, whose eyes shimmered with pale golden light, spread its wings and asked worriedly in human speech.

After a fierce bout of coughing, Third Master Xu finally stopped. His face had grown even paler, and an even larger area of the white