Yesterday, Yan Shouyi had already made up his mind not to let Liu Jingkang have his way easily.
Now was the time for Yan Shouyi to "retaliate" against Liu Jingkang.
If Liu Jingkang had readily agreed to Yan Shouyi's request before, Yan Shouyi would have been willing to help the Liu family feng shui without conditions, and things would have been peaceful. But Liu Jingkang had tried to throw his weight around and even locked Yan Shouyi up for a night, which Yan Shouyi was not happy about.
Tit for tat; it was all about reciprocity!
Liu Jingkang looked at Yan Shouyi in surprise. He hadn't expected this kid to be so shameless, turning the tables on him at this critical moment.
Previously, Liu Jingkang had the upper hand and could deal with Yan Shouyi as he pleased. Now that their transaction was settled, Liu Jingkang had revealed his true intentions, inadvertently giving Yan Shouyi the advantage to make his own demands! Da Feng Novel Network.
Liu Jingkang was an old ghost who had lived for hundreds of years. He saw through Yan Shouyi's little scheme at a glance. While angry, he couldn't help but sigh, marveling at how clever and troublesome children were nowadays!
Yan Shouyi drank his tea leisurely, unfazed by Liu Jingkang's potential outburst.
Liu Jingkang sighed, shook his head, and said, "I agree, but I have one condition. You must start modifying our Liu family's feng shui immediately, and you cannot leave until the job is done!"
To grow old without dying is to become a thief. This Liu Jingkang, having lived for over four hundred years, truly knew how to get the most out of every situation!
Yan Shouyi muttered to himself, then said, "If you have one condition and I have one, where does it end? Old Master, this is not how you do business, is it?"
Liu Jiaren quickly covered her mouth. She almost burst out laughing at Yan Shouyi's words.
Liu Jingkang said indignantly, "What? You can make demands, but I can't?"
"This junior doesn't mean that," Yan Shouyi said, bowing slightly. "Modifying feng shui is not a small undertaking, and I can't do it alone. So, this matter cannot be rushed. However, Old Master, please rest assured, I will handle my affairs outside first and then move in here immediately. I won't leave until your residence is repaired. What do you say?"
His words were reasonable and unassailable, once again disrupting Liu Jingkang's plans.
After Liu Jingkang nodded, Yan Shouyi didn't hesitate. He took out a palm-sized piece of wood from his satchel.
The wood was dark red and square, with intricate grain patterns that clearly indicated it was no ordinary item.
As the Liu family watched in surprise, Yan Shouyi took out a carving knife and began to carve the wood.
In less than the time it took to brew a cup of tea, Yan Shouyi had transformed the wooden block into a pipe.
The skilled and practiced carving technique alone left the Liu family speechless. Da Feng Novel.
But Yan Shouyi wasn't finished. He continued to carve complex runes onto the pipe's surface, one after another, in a circular pattern.
As the last sliver of wood fell, the runes on the pipe seemed to form a circuit, each emitting a golden glow!
"This is Huaxi Blood Nan wood, harvested from the Northern Sea. This small piece alone takes five hundred years to grow. I have carved it into a pipe and inscribed it with runes for concentrating the spirit and nourishing qi. Old Master, by using this pipe to smoke, you will find peace of mind, and your soul will remain stable and unscattered. The effect will be even better with good tobacco."
Yan Shouyi held out the pipe and presented it to Liu Jingkang.
Liu Jingkang was quite surprised by this unexpected gift. His surprise wasn't just about the remarkable pipe but also Yan Shouyi's masterful carving skills.
Truly a descendant of Lu Ban!
Furthermore, the pipe's effect precisely addressed Liu Jingkang's urgent need!
So, Liu Jingkang immediately smiled, accepted the pipe, and remarked, "A descendant of Lu Ban, indeed! Your reputation precedes you. Today, my eyes have truly been opened! Hahaha!"
After presenting the pipe, Yan Shouyi stepped back and smiled:
"You see, I've given you a gift. Shouldn't you reciprocate? Perhaps by speaking with the Bai family in advance?"
Liu Jingkang: "..."
Good heavens, he was playing one trick after another!
He knew for sure that once I accepted the gift, I wouldn't be able to refuse!
It was then that Liu Jingkang realized he had underestimated Yan Shouyi. This young man, in terms of his abilities, cultivation, and strategic thinking, was unlike any ordinary youth. He was constantly devising ways to outmaneuver Liu Jingkang, even as a ghost king of over four hundred years.
Simple words of praise were no longer sufficient to describe Yan Shouyi.
Now, Liu Jingkang could only think of one term: "Little brat."
Though it was a curse, it represented Liu Jingkang's highest evaluation in his heart.
Compared to Yan Shouyi, looking at his own descendants, Liu Jingkang shook his head helplessly, feeling that his descendants were no different from imbeciles.
Therefore, Liu Jingkang felt a mixture of affection and resentment towards Yan Shouyi.
"I agree to everything you've said," Liu Jingkang said, putting away the pipe. "And don't you delay. Leave now, quickly handle your affairs elsewhere, and come back to repair our house diligently."
Yan Shouyi smiled with satisfaction, covered his teacup, stood up, and bowed, "Thank you kindly, Old Master!"
This outcome brought a smile to the face of the Liu family's great-grandmother.
Liu Jingkang, however, sulked with a dark expression, unwilling to even look at Yan Shouyi, and simply dismissed him.
Liu Jiaren proactively offered, "Great-Grandpa, Great-Grandma, I'll see Mr. Yan out."
"Go ahead," the great-grandmother nodded.
Yan Shouyi bid farewell and turned to leave, walking ahead of Liu Jiaren, looking like a victorious general returning with a beauty, basking in glory.
"You rascal..." Liu Jingkang muttered behind Yan Shouyi.
The great-grandmother smiled, "If you old fellow had a better temper and hadn't tried to intimidate Yan Shouyi at the beginning, he wouldn't be treating you like this."
"Hmph."
Liu Jingkang did not argue. He silently took out the pipe and instructed a servant to find tobacco leaves.
For some reason, even though Yan Shouyi had "bullied" her great-grandfather, Liu Jiaren still felt quite happy.
On one hand, it was because Yan Shouyi had agreed to resolve the Liu family's problems. On the other hand, it might be because she found Yan Shouyi quite agreeable.
They arrived at the backyard, by the old well. Liu Jiaren said:
"You must return the way you came. After you go back, handle your affairs as soon as possible and come back early."
Yan Shouyi scratched the back of his head, "You say that as if you'll miss me."
Liu Jiaren gave Yan Shouyi a sideways glance, "Is this how you charm my sister?"
"Ahem... Don't overthink it. My sister and I are innocent." Yan Shouyi quickly explained.
But Liu Jiaren's expression clearly showed disbelief.
Yan Shouyi knew that the more he tried to explain, the muddier it would get, so he decided to change the subject. "When I go back this time, I will see your sister. If you have anything to tell her, you can entrust it to me."
Liu Jiaren was startled, then frowned and thought for a long time.
Finally, she managed to blurt out, "Tell her to keep her eyes open and not be deceived by men."
Yan Shouyi: "..."
What was with that statement, it sounded rather pointed.