The carriage drove quickly past the white marble gatehouse, and the street suddenly became open.
There were only shops and businesses on both sides with the word "zhou" hanging on them. There were no hawkers or vendors, so it was very quiet.
Not long after, the whip cracked and the wheels stopped.
The coachman opened the curtain, and Zhou Jing bent down and got out of the carriage.
The accompanying boy quickly lowered his body and lay on the ground, letting the young master step on him.
The concierge greeted:
"The eldest son is back."
Zhou Jing climbed up the stairs, lifted up the hem of his robe, and passed the high copper-clad threshold:
"Master, are you at home?"
The concierge bowed and responded:
"I haven't been out for several days. I'm currently chanting sutras in the Buddhist hall."
Zhou Jing nodded, walked around the screen wall, passed through the brightly lit front yard, and went straight to the backyard.
Zhou Family Master Zhou Guangsheng has a habit of lighting candles and hanging lanterns everywhere in the house when it gets dark.
We must light up such a big house as bright as day!
Whenever I meet foreign businessmen who don't know where Zhou Family is, they will say that it is the brightest place in the whole street.
Entering the backyard, Zhou Jing slowed down and stepped into the Buddhist hall at the end of the corridor.
It is hard for outsiders to believe that Zhou Guangsheng, a dental practitioner nicknamed "Zhou the Skinflint", is actually a serious "lay Buddhist" who fasts ten times a month and eats vegetarian food all year round.
"Dad."
Zhou Jing stood outside the Buddhist hall, with the two doors open and lights everywhere else, bright and dazzling.
Only this Buddhist hall was dark, and only one person could be seen sitting on a futon.
It is the master of the Zhou Family from Yaxing, Zhou Guangsheng.
"Why are you here to disturb me? I am eating a long fast to purify my eyes, ears, heart and mind. Don't pollute my practice with filthy air."
Zhou Jing put away his gloomy attitude toward outsiders and said obediently:
"My son heard that Lu Family took away the statue of Shi Gandang that was offered to our family?"
"Hmm."
Zhou Guangsheng holds the rosary in his palm:
"Your brother provoked evil and caused the tragedy of Zhenyuan Escort Agency. Although Wu Xing did not arrest anyone, they seized Calamity Artifact and got evidence.
It is the best policy to hand over the town property and put things to rest."
Zhou Jing sounded unhappy, lowered his head and said:
"We all blame A-Qing! It will only bring trouble to the family! This time he also got involved in evil disasters. Fortunately, he doesn't come home often, otherwise he will be involved..."
Zhou Guangsheng said calmly:
"It's pointless to talk about this after the fact. Your brother is missing. I'll transfer the town property out, then pay off the remuneration to Wu Xing, and compensate Zhenyuan Escort Agency, Deng's Shop Weapon-Forging Shop... This catastrophe will be over."
Zhou Jing feels very distressed when he thinks of all the free money flowing into other people's pockets like this:
"After this setback, the reputation of our Zhou Family has been greatly affected. Some grain merchants and horse dealers are worried that the evil disaster has not been eliminated, so they have supplied their goods to Dacheng Trading Firm."
"My son is very worried and can't sleep with worry. It just so happens that not long ago, my son met a wealthy businessman from Guanzhong. His surname is Qi and his name is Qi Beilin. This Mr. Qi is generous and cheerful, and he plans to buy a house in Changle County..."
Zhou Guangsheng said calmly:
"Your brothers are not living up to expectations. They are either drinking and playing with money, gambling, or stealing other people's wives... Sooner or later, the business of the dental shop will be handed over to you.
That Mr. Qi from Guanzhong is so powerful, you just have to welcome me, and all expenses will go out of the accounting room."
"Okay, Dad! My son will definitely facilitate this deal!"
Zhou Jing was overjoyed upon hearing this.
My father always kept a tight grip on his money bag, and with his dozen younger brothers and sisters, he tried his best to siphon money from the family.
If you don't work in a dental shop, you will inevitably be stretched if the expenses are too high.
Now that I have my father's permission, I'm afraid I can put thousands of taels in my pocket.
Zhou Guangsheng said:
"Step back. Although A-Qing has made a big mistake, he is my son after all. I will recite a sutra for him and pray for blessings."
Zhou Jing bowed and held his hands, then slowly backed away:
"Son, resign! Father, take care of yourself!"
After finishing speaking, he straightened up.
In the dark Buddhist hall, Zhou Guangsheng sat cross-legged on a futon.
In front is an offering table with an incense burner, a pair of candlesticks, and a pair of vases.
These are the five offerings.
The serving plate contains fresh fruits, vegetarian vegetables, rice and water, which must be changed every day.
It's just that the offering was covered with red cloth, so I don't know what it is.
Statue? Tablet? Or something else?
Looking at this scene, Zhou Jing felt an inexplicable chill on his back, as if a cold wind was blowing, and he hurried away.
Peace has returned to this Buddhist temple.
After a while.
Quack!
A crow suddenly flew in and landed on the altar table.
Zhou Guangsheng, who was holding the rosary beads with her fingers and muttering sutras in her mouth, opened her eyes:
"What's the big boss' order?"
Crow and Mr. Zhou seemed to have been in contact for a long time, and he got straight to the point:
"I want three living people. A lustful and lustless worm, a rotten ghost addicted to gambling, and a sick and consumptive man addicted to drugs.
Your dental shop specializes in this kind of business, so it shouldn't be difficult to handle it."
Zhou Guangsheng didn't ask why and said softly:
"Promiscuous insects, gamblers, and tuberculosis are easy to find.
But since the big boss wants to use it, it must be of sufficient quality. How can the ordinary appearance satisfy you, the big boss?"
The crow grinned:
"That's right, ordinary sluts and gamblers can be found everywhere!
What I want to use is the kind of "extremely good product" that burns like fire when seeing a woman, lusts after sex over life, sells wives and daughters for a gamble, and refuses to quit even if his hands and feet are cut off!"
Zhou Guangsheng pondered for a long time:
"It is necessary to select such goods. It will not be possible to deal with them in three to five days."
Crow shook his head and said:
"I need it urgently and can't delay."
Zhou Guangsheng thought for a long time again, seemingly helpless and said:
"In this case, I have several useless sons who are indeed lustful, gambling addicts, and addicted to five stone powder.
If someone from Zhou is willing to dedicate them to the big boss, he should provide "Calamity-Free Old Mother"."
The crow showed a very human look of astonishment and hesitated:
"These people are going to die..."
Zhou Guangsheng face does not change color:
"Calamity-Free Old Mother, live in a vacuum! We are all the royal fetuses and daughters who have fallen into the mortal world. We only need to be extradited by our mother to take Vacuum Homeland back. From now on, we will be free from illness and pain, and live forever.
My sons are just ascending to heaven to enjoy the blessings first, so what does it matter?"
Huh?
Do you really believe this?
The crow was almost dumbfounded and laughed dryly:
"Um... that's good! I will report it to Branch Master Baili and give you a credit!"
Zhou Guangsheng put his hands together and said piously:
"Things within one's duties are of no consequence. Mr. Zhou only wishes to see the image of Calamity-Free Old Mother as soon as possible, learn the method of entraining Qi, and become the true royal fetus!"
Ha!
The crow sneered in his heart.
No wonder she was willing to sacrifice her son. It turned out that she was thinking of seducing Calamity Qi and breeding Root and Nature!
Another idiot obsessed with immortality!
It's hopeless!
It opened its mouth and said:
"Almost! Branch Master Baili holds "Yaksha Ghost Mask" which is Calamity Artifact, it is near Changle County, waiting for the right time.
When this place turns into a disaster, the famous man in front of the leader, Di Ao Incense Master Di, will come in person.
Until then, it will not be a problem to reward you with a "Imperial Embryo Holy Pill"!"
Zhou Guangsheng finally succeeded, showing excitement:
"Mr. Zhou is determined to serve Incense Master Di with all his heart and soul!"
Lu Mansion, inside the courtyard.
It is extremely long, like a wave of breathing that echoes for a long time.
In the ear room, Xiaohuan supported the table with two hands and held his cheek:
"Sister Xiaotang, how can your body survive the young master's exhalation and inhalation?"
She just wanted to follow Lu Sui's breathing rhythm. After a few breaths, her face turned red and she almost lost her breath!
"The young master is a martial artist, so he is naturally different from you and me."
Xiaotang's eyes drifted to the pole that was pressed against it, holding open the window.
Thoughts are like reed branches floating on the water, rising with the waves.
"Young Master has tortured your body and bones like this, in the future... will I be able to bear it?"