After listening to Huang San recount the grievances between his master and the Hu family, I looked at Zhang Dabiao and asked, "Brother Zhang, if I go to deliver a message, won't the Hu family make things difficult for me?"
Zhang Dabiao chuckled and said, "That's hard to say. Although the Hu family isn't like the Yellow Immortals who repay every debt, they're not to be trifled with either. However, it's really hard to say what will happen. But based on my judgment, there shouldn't be any major problems. After all, we were only entrusted by the old monk to deliver a letter. Even if you have grudges, it's unlikely that delivering a message will create a rift, right?"
With Zhang Dabiao's analysis, the heavy stone in my heart finally landed. However, I still felt a bit uneasy and asked Huang San again. To my surprise, he didn't give a definitive answer.
According to him, the Hu family now operates on the principle of "follow me and prosper, oppose me and perish." In short, if you don't make them happy, they will find ways to torment you.
"This..."
I frowned. If that's the case, then my grievances with the Hu family aren't something that can be explained in a sentence or two. The foxes killed in the Zhang family graveyard were all branches of the Hu family.
And the grey-furred old fox that caused trouble at Manager Xue's construction site the night before last should also be related to the Hu family. And the fox spirit ghost general from last night, I wouldn't believe it if someone told me it had nothing to do with the Hu family. Summarizing all these events, wouldn't that mean directly confronting the Hu family, this colossal entity?
"When the cart reaches the mountain, there will be a road; when the boat reaches the bridge, it will naturally straighten. The current Hu family, without Old Master Hu presiding, is just a scattered mess. What are you afraid of! Your master could drive away wild immortals from entering Panyu City, so why can't you learn from your master's dominance?" Zhang Dabiao said, looking at me with disappointment, as if I were made of iron and not steel.
His words made my face flush. Why couldn't I do what my master could? I had studied the art of Yin Gua for ten years, and there was nothing in Yin Gua that I didn't understand. Since I had learned my master's skills, I should just develop them further. Why be so timid? Su Dan Novel Network.
It was just delivering a message. Whether they listened or not was not within my consideration.
After figuring this out, I kicked Manager Xue, who was lying on the ground pretending to be dead.
"If you don't get up, the Yellow Immortal will visit your house tonight."
Manager Xue jumped up as if he had been pricked by a hedgehog and quickly said loudly, "I'll pay the money. I'll give you all the money I promised yesterday. Don't let the Yellow Immortal go to my house; I can't handle it!"
The awakened Manager Xue first glanced at Huang San, then quickly ran behind Zhang Dabiao to hide, looking at me pitifully like a wronged young wife.
I shrugged and said, "You said it yourself. I didn't force you. If you're in trouble, you don't have to give the money."
"A man's word is his bond. How can you go back on your promise? I'll transfer the money to you now."
Hearing the notification of the money arriving on my phone, I waved for Huang San to leave. In fact, I knew that doing so was a bit excessive, but I really needed money. I owed money to the Ox-Head and Horse-Face, and I needed a large sum of money for my master.
Money was needed everywhere, so I could only apologize to Manager Xue. However, to put his mind at ease, I turned and entered the冥堂 (ming tang - ancestral hall/chapel), took out a Yang Fu (a type of talisman) that my master had enshrined for a long time, drew a Tian Tui Yin (a type of protective charm) on it, and then handed it to Manager Xue.
"Keep this safe. If you encounter evil spirits threatening your life, open it and throw it out. It can save your life."
Hearing me say this, Manager Xue eagerly snatched the Yang Fu, fiddled with it for a moment, and then hung it around his neck along with the jade Guanyin, patting it.
"Manager Xue, I'll have to trouble you to drive us to Tianhua City later."
Manager Xue patted his chest, indicating that it was no problem. Even Huang San wasn't as scared anymore, but his evasive eyes betrayed his true thoughts.
"You plan to go today?" Zhang Dabiao put down his chopsticks and looked at me seriously.
I nodded and said, "The sooner it's resolved, the sooner I'll be at ease. I always feel that the matter in Beishan Mining Town isn't that simple." As I spoke, I glanced at Huang San.
Zhang Dabiao understood what I meant. Huang San and Bai Ling'er had gone to Beishan Mining Town together. Huang San could transform into a human, and Bai Ling'er should also be close to transforming into a human. If they had obtained a "mouth seal" from others, I would naturally be happy for them.
But Huang San said that he hadn't obtained a mouth seal, and he didn't know how he transformed into a human. He could just transform into a human at night with a mumble. This news, when spread, would undoubtedly be like dropping a bomb in Beishan Mining Town.
If I hadn't been saved by the old monk before, I would have definitely gone in to explore the secrets of Beishan Mining Town. But now, Huang San's transformation had completely dispelled my thoughts.
When the sky falls, there are big men to hold it up; when crossing the river, there are short people to carry it. It's better to leave such dangerous matters to others. Therefore, this time I decided to take Huang San with me to the Hu family, while Zhang Dabiao would stay at home to wait for Bai Ling'er's return and also to repair the house.
Zhang Dabiao agreed to my proposal. In fact, he also knew that my arrangement was for his own good. He had irreconcilable conflicts with the Hu family, and if he met them, a fierce battle would be unavoidable.
His injuries from last night had not yet healed, so if a fight broke out, he would be at a disadvantage. He cautioned me to be careful and to run away immediately if things became unmanageable.
I understood. The sky is vast, but life is paramount. Besides, I was only going to deliver a message, and the Hu family's "Chuma" (a type of spiritual medium) shouldn't make things too difficult for me.
Upon hearing that he also had to go to the Hu family, Huang San appeared somewhat uneasy, but ultimately he agreed. However, he made a request: if possible, he didn't want to show himself. He would only be responsible for finding the place and wouldn't speak, so as not to expose his true strength.
I agreed with this. Who would reveal their trump card unnecessarily? Bai Ling'er wasn't around, and having him here was also a great trump card, wasn't it?
Manager Xue drove slowly. It wasn't until noon that we arrived in Tianhua City. According to him, he wanted to arrange a meal for us first, and then take us to the Hu family's hall.
However, I politely declined. What a joke! This wasn't like Panyu City, where there were few Chuma disciples. This was the stronghold of the Chuma Immortals. If I hadn't known about the entanglement between my master and the Chuma Immortals, I might not have minded. But now that I knew, I just wanted to avoid trouble.
"Manager Xue, you go ahead and attend to your business! Call me if you find Sun Chuang."
Seeing my firm attitude, Manager Xue didn't insist. He said, "Don't worry, I'll definitely find Sun Chuang," and then drove away. I, on the other hand, took a taxi according to the address Huang San gave me.
Looking at the small courtyard, which was slightly higher and brighter with a wide field of vision, I showed a look of envy.
It's truly a case of "comparing people makes you want to throw them away, comparing goods makes you want to die." Look at their hall; not only is it dignified and grand, but people seeking fortune and advice are endless, forming long queues.
As I was sighing, an arrogant and rude scolding sounded from the side.
"Old man, if you have no money, why are you seeking advice? Hurry up and go wherever you came from! If you dare to disturb us again, don't blame me for turning hostile."
Following the scolding, I saw an old man being thrown out of the courtyard. He rolled a couple of times and lay on the ground, gasping for breath.
"I've paid the money, you guys..." Before the old man could finish speaking, his eyes rolled back, and he fainted.