Crossing Tribulation

With the contract settled, Li Banfeng still had some things to explain to Meng Yuchun. Meng Yuchun would be responsible for guarding this land, and Li Banfeng would be responsible for leading people to reclaim Meng Yuchun's land. The two of them had many issues to deal with.

Just like the Strange Monsters under the command of the Mountain Pulling Master, this is a problem that urgently needs to be solved.

Li Banfeng made them sign a contract on the spot, and from then on, they would be at Meng Yuchun's command.

Strange Monsters are easy to talk about; they'll follow whoever they want.

The Vine Monster and the cook Wandering Monster were both somewhat reluctant.

They had finally reached this level of cultivation and obtained the identity of a Wandering Monster, all for the sake of no longer being under the control of the Local Earth God. But today, Li Banfeng made them sign a contract again, and the two of them hesitated and refused to put their fingerprints on it.

It's easy to say if she's unwilling. Even though my Wife is full, it's not like she can't eat a little more side dish.

Li Banfeng stared at the two Wandering Monsters and said with a smile, "You really won't agree?"

The two Wandering Monster couldn't see Li Banfeng's face, only the low brim of his hat and his slightly upturned lips.

Before the two of them could respond, Actor Cultivator shouted first, "I agree! I do!"

"You?" Li Banfeng shook his head slightly. "You probably don't have a chance."

"I truly..." Before Actor Cultivator could finish speaking, Meng Yuchun snapped Actor Cultivator neck from behind.

Without the slightest hesitation, the other two Wandering Monster immediately signed the contract.

More than three hours after the boy band concert ended at Yuezhou Garden Stadium, many fans were still reluctant to leave.

He Jiaqing waited until 3 a. m. before sneaking into the stadium and crawling underground.

He Jiaqing convulsed for a long time after the seal was placed on his head; the excruciating pain was truly unbearable.

He didn't leave the seal in the crypt; instead, he carried the box with him as he left the stadium.

In one place, He Jiaqing set a rule for himself: he could only commit a maximum of two crimes within a month.

Let's come back in a few days, even though this is a really nice place.

After leaving the stadium, He Jiaqing drove to a villa in Yu Cong District.

The villa had been neglected for a long time, so it was very dusty and the bedding was moldy.

He Jiaqing placed the seal in a hidden compartment under the bed, took out an oil brush from his pocket, and brushed it twice on the door of the compartment, making it disappear.

After putting away the seal, He Jiaqing went to the bathroom, stood in front of the mirror, and first crossed his legs.

With cracking sounds, He Jiaqing had grown three centimeters taller.

He placed his palms on his face, loosening the skin a bit, lifting his cheekbones slightly, lengthening his nasolabial folds, deepening his forehead wrinkles, and darkening his complexion...

After some kneading, He Jiaqing was transformed into the appearance of He Haisheng.

After changing into a gray Zhongshan suit, He Jiaqing carried his suitcase out of the villa, hailed a taxi, and went to Yuezhou East Station.

Two days later, He Jiaqing arrived in Green Water City and took a rickshaw to the He Family.

He Haiqin looked well, though his already large body had gotten even bigger.

He was eating mutton at the restaurant when He Yuxiu laughed and said, "Brother, has your cultivation improved? You've already eaten six sheep!"

He Haiqin ignored He Yuxiu and looked at "He Haisheng," saying, "Third brother, why are you back again?"

He Haisheng remained silent.

He Yuxiu frowned and said, "Is there anything you can't let your sister know?"

He Haiqin wiped his mouth and said, "Alright, let's go upstairs and talk."

He Yuxiu waved her hand and said, "You don't need to go upstairs. I'm leaving. I'm going to play cards. I really can't be bothered to listen to your nonsense!"

He Haiqin grabbed He Yuxiu and said, "Sister, you can't leave. I have something important to tell you later."

He Haisheng followed He Haiqin upstairs. Before He Haisheng could speak, He Haiqin had already guessed his purpose. "Have you found another elixir?"

He Haisheng nodded. "We found twenty this time."

"Where did you find it?"

"It's still the same place."

He Haiqin took the medicine box and smiled, "Jiaqing is a good boy, a really good boy."

Third brother, you absolutely must take good care of him. I'm begging you from the bottom of my heart.

"Brother, what are you saying? Jiaqing is my nephew, and I feel sorry for him too."

He Haiqin counted out ten pills and handed them to "He Haisheng": "Brother, you take these!"

"Brother, I can't accept this."

"Take it! Golden Spring Casino has been doing well lately, and I can't keep up with the business. It's yours."

"Brother, what are you doing...?"

"Don't ask anymore. It's rare for you to come back. Hurry up and get busy with your business. Once you're done, go to Outer State to take care of Jiaqing."

He Haisheng is gone.

He Haiqin sat down next to He Yuxiu and continued eating mutton, saying as he ate, "Sister, let me tell you about our family business."

He Yuxiu was taken aback. "Why are you telling me this? I don't understand it."

"I'm going on a long trip, and I'll leave the family business to you from now on."

He Yuxiu was even more confused. "You want me to manage the business? Go talk to Lao San about that! What are you talking to me about?"

He Haiqin shook his head and said, "He's not cut out for this."

He Yuxiu laughed, "I've never heard of anyone being cut out for business before. Alright, go ahead, I'm listening."

After leaving the He Family, He Jiaqing went to a private residence in the east of the city. He wiped his face in front of the mirror and transformed into an ordinary-looking man in his thirties.

He changed into a long gown, put on a sun hat, and went to the Wonderful Sound Phonograph Store.

The previous turmoil had passed, and the record store was still open, but there was no business. Ling Miaosheng, as usual, sat in the back dozing off. He Jiaqing gently knocked on the counter and asked with a smile, "Still doing business?"

Ling Miaosheng looked up at the man in front of her and asked, "You're buying a record player? Which one have you chosen?"

He Jiaqing shook his head and said, "I don't like any of the goods here. Can we go inside and take a look?"

Ling Miaosheng stood up and said, "Let's get this straight first. Are you here to buy something, or to get revenge? If you want revenge, let's settle this matter here."

He Jiaqing laughed and said, "Do I even know you? Why would I seek revenge against you?"

Ling Miaosheng led He Jiaqing through the back door and opened a room filled with all sorts of record players.

He Jiaqing scanned each record player, saying as he looked, "I am a friend of Miaowen and Miao Ying, a friend from Outer State."

Ling Miaosheng pointed to a shiny black wind-up record player and said, "This is made by Ingrid. The workmanship is very exquisite, and the sound quality is impeccable. It's just that it's a bit delicate and needs frequent maintenance."

He Jiaqing continued, "Miaowen and Miao Ying should have mentioned me to you. I'm as close to them as brothers."

Ling Miaosheng walked over to a silver record player. "This record player is made in Che Man Country. It's sturdy and durable, with a crisp sound, and is suitable for playing piano music."

He Jiaqing continued, "Miaowen is gone, Miao Ying is nowhere to be found. We can't just abandon the family business like this."

"This turntable is made by Xi Pani. It has a somewhat angular sound and is not very good at playing songs, but it is particularly clear when playing vocals."

"Miaosheng, you're the only one I can trust now."

"Sir, are you here to buy a record player?"

After exchanging glances for a moment, He Jiaqing smiled, put on his sun hat, and left the record store.

Ling Miaosheng saw him to the door, then went back behind the counter to doze off.

Walking down the street, He Jiaqing shook his head helplessly.

This person is completely unreasonable.

Old Wan said Ling Miaoying was still alive, but He Jiaqing wasn't sure if she really was.

But there are some things that still need to be done by someone else.

In a mansion outside the city, Wan Jinxian was drinking tea in his study when a servant suddenly moved a chair and sat down opposite Wan Jinxian, pouring himself a cup of tea.

Wan Jinxian was stunned for a long time, then suddenly saw the person opposite him wipe his face and smile at him.

"Jiaqing!" Wan Jinxian was both surprised and delighted. He pushed open the door and looked around, afraid that someone might hear the noise.

"Don't worry, everyone in the family is asleep," He Jiaqing said with a smile. "They won't wake up before I leave."

Wan Jinxian quickly asked, "Why are you back?"

"I missed you, big brother, so I came back especially to see you."

Wan Jinxian smiled wryly and said, "I'm not a young lady anymore, why would you think about an old man like me? Is there something important?"

He Jiaqing took a sip of tea. "You told me before that Miao Ying was still alive. Have you heard anything from him recently?"

Wan Jinxian shook his head and said, "He hasn't shown his face since he appeared at Carefree Dock last time."

He Jiaqing put down his teacup and said, "I just went to the film company, and our movie has been suspended."

Wan Jinxian said, "I really don't know anything about the film industry. I asked around, and they said we could wrap up filming in two more days, but I don't know where the actress has gone."

"You mean Tu Yinghong? Didn't you go to see her?"

"I sent people there. I heard she also appeared in Carefree Dock. I guess she was with Ling Miaoying."

He Jiaqing frowned.

I trusted Ling Miaoying too much before.

Was Ling Miaoying and Tu Yinghong really acting together solely to target Ma Wu?

Is Ling Miaoying really still alive?

If Ling Miaoying is already dead, we need to find someone to take her place as soon as possible.

If Ling Miaoying were still alive, his and Tu Yinghong's actions would clearly be beyond He Jiaqing's control.

"Find Tu Yinghong and get her to finish filming. I can't stay in Pro State for too long; this needs to be done as soon as possible."

Wan Jinxian nodded. "I heard that Lu Maoxian often sends people to the film set to cause trouble. Your father also sent people there. I don't know why Miao Ying offended Master He."

He Jiaqing stroked his chin and said, "I guess it's still for the business of Sea Eat Ridge."

"Otherwise, we can just have the Ling family give back some of the Sea Eat Ridge business to your father."

He Jiaqing shook his head and said, "You don't need to worry about my father's matter; it can be resolved in the next few days."

At the He Family, He Haiqin's wife, Yan Yulin, advised, "Hai Qin, that's enough. How much have you already eaten?"

For three whole days, He Haiqin ate mutton non-stop, and bag after bag of mutton bones were sent out.

He Haiqin, his face covered in oil from eating, said impatiently to Yan Yulin, "This is a matter of cultivation, so mind your own business. Have the kitchen staff take turns grilling one after another for me, without stopping."

"Hai Qin, you can't eat anymore!"

"I can't explain it to you!" He Haiqin stood up, wanting to go to the kitchen himself, but he got stuck at the door and couldn't get out.

Yan Yulin looked at He Haiqin, but she could no longer make out his figure at all.

His enormous torso almost swallowed his limbs, making his entire outline even more rounded.

"Go check on the kitchen, why do you make me go all the way here!" He Haiqin was angry, Yan Yulin quickly went to the kitchen.

The chair was already too full, so He Haiqin sat back down on the ground and took out five Golden Essence Pills from his pocket.

He had been struggling in Pro State for decades and had never seen a pill of such high quality.

This is the good stuff refined from the Mystic Life Crimson Lotus.

People desire the Mystic Life Crimson Lotus precisely because of this precious thing.

Jiaqing, I know what you're thinking.

You want to send me through my Crossing Tribulation.

But even if you knew, what could you do?

Three times the lifespan.

Who in the world doesn't want to overcome this hurdle?

He Haiqin stuffed all five pills into his mouth at once.

Jiaqing, you helped me out this time, so I won't treat you unfairly.

Your aunt doesn't know anything; you can easily snatch the business back from her.

The rest is up to you.

The Pill Poison surged up in waves, so He Haiqin picked up half a sheep and devoured it, using the mutton to forcefully suppress the Pill Poison.

The next morning, a series of urgent shouts woke Yan Yulin.

"Madam, something has happened to Master!"

Yan Yulin rushed to the restaurant. The semi-solidified Mutton Oil on the floor flowed all the way into the corridor, causing He Yuxiu to slip and fall several times.

When Yan Yulin rushed into the restaurant, she saw a large pile of grease against the wall, taking up almost half of the restaurant's area.

Where did this pile of grease come from?

"Where is the master!" Yan Yulin shouted.

One of the men was very bold. He walked to the grease, reached in and felt around for a moment. A human face slowly emerged from the grease.

Although the face was swollen and out of shape, Yan Yulin still recognized the familiar face.

"Master, master, what's wrong!"

Yan Yulin rushed to the pile of grease, hugged He Haiqin's face, and burst into tears.

PS: He Jiaqing is indeed a filial son.