Chapter 108 Revelation
Master Lu's expression flickered.
The wealthy businessmen looked on in disbelief.
"A vessel for raising Gu?"
Zhou Tiancheng glanced at the black square cauldron, a hint of confusion on his face.
"Hahaha, if this were a vessel for raising Gu, it should be extremely Yin and malevolent. How could it display such a vibrant scene? Don't forget, the potted plant just grew ten centimeters."
Master Lu pointed to the potted plant on the balcony, which had just grown ten centimeters with vigorous life, and spoke with confidence.
All the wealthy businessmen nodded in agreement.
"Because this is an illusion created by Gu worms."
Chen Xuan smiled, formed a hand seal for the Qing Xin Mantra, and flicked his finger. Countless invisible rays of light swept across everyone's eyes.
When the wealthy businessmen looked at the potted landscape again, they were all scared pale. They retreated repeatedly, and those sitting on chairs almost toppled over.
They saw a mass of black mist swirling around the potted plant. On the plant itself, a thumb-sized black Gu worm was greedily sucking the verdant essence from the plant, which had already withered into a dry husk.
Chen Xuan glanced at the withered plant and sneered, "If you had kept this thing, I estimate that in a few days, your entire families would become food for the Gu worms."
The wealthy businessmen's faces changed drastically at the thought of that outcome.
Their gaze towards the black square cauldron immediately became filled with disgust, and their regard for Chen Xuan shifted to a hint of admiration and respect.
Chen Xuan winked at Master Yang. Master Yang, understanding the cue, quickly said a few words to Murong Yuan.
Murong Yuan immediately looked at Boss Fu and sneered, "Boss Fu, you actually sold us something used for raising Gu worms as a feng shui artifact. Today, you must give me, the wealthy businessmen of Jiangbei and Jiangzhou, an explanation, or I'll make sure you pay a heavy price!"
Everyone looked over, wishing they could skin Boss Fu alive.
Boss Fu, seeing the fierce gazes, was so scared that he sat down on the ground and cried out, "I didn't know, I really didn't know! I also thought it was an artifact, which is why I dared to come and sell it. If I had known it was a vessel for raising Gu, I wouldn't have dared to sell it even if you beat me to death!"
"You didn't know? Guards, drag him away and beat him mercilessly! Until he tells us the reason!" Murong Yuan said with a grim expression, waving his hand.
Two burly men immediately rushed out, dragged Boss Fu away, and soon, a series of shrill screams echoed from outside, making people's hearts pound. However, no one felt any pity.
At this moment, many wealthy businessmen swarmed towards Chen Xuan and Zhou Tiancheng, surrounding them with great enthusiasm, a stark contrast to their earlier demeanor. Even Zhou Tiancheng was now being fawned over.
"Mr. Chen, we were truly sorry just now. We underestimated you!"
"Mr. Chen, thanks to you, otherwise, if we had really bid on that black square cauldron, we would have been doomed."
"Brother Zhou, you truly have an eye for talent. I'm impressed! You can pick two items from the antiques I lent you; consider them a gift from me."
The reason these wealthy businessmen were so enthusiastic was twofold: firstly, they had witnessed Chen Xuan's abilities and were eager to befriend him, as he was clearly a feng shui master.
Secondly, it was out of gratitude. If Chen Xuan hadn't exposed the true nature of the black square cauldron earlier, losing money would have been a minor issue; bringing the black square cauldron home would have undoubtedly led to deaths.
"Brother-in-law, you are truly amazing!"
Zhou Tiancheng knew that these people were fawning over him solely because of Chen Xuan, and he immediately gave Chen Xuan a thumbs-up, his eyes shining.
Seeing everyone clustering around Chen Xuan and Zhou Tiancheng, Fang Yaozu and Master Yang, who felt neglected, exchanged a glance of resentment before preparing to leave.
Zhou Tiancheng's eyes darted, and seeing Fang Yaozu and Master Yang leaving in a sorry state, he sneered, "Young Master Fang, is this your so-called feng shui master? A harmful item that you identified as an artifact to prolong life. If it were me, I'd dig out my own eyes!"
Earlier, Fang Yaozu had relied on a powerful feng shui master to humiliate him endlessly. Now, he had finally caught Fang Yaozu in a weak spot and was determined to shame him.
"Zhou Tiancheng, don't push your luck too far," Fang Yaozu said with a dark expression, shouting fiercely.
Fang Yaozu's face turned ashen, and he trembled with anger. He waved his hand, "Let's go!"
The two turned and walked towards the exit.
Suddenly, Chen Xuan said coldly, "Did I say you could leave?"
"Damn it, what do you mean? Don't be ungrateful!" Fang Yaozu stopped in his tracks, turned, and cursed at Chen Xuan.
Everyone's expression changed slightly. Zhou Tiancheng could retort a few words to Fang Yaozu, but Chen Xuan probably couldn't stop Fang Yaozu.
Murong Yuan frowned and asked, "Mr. Chen, did you discover something? If you did, I will absolutely not let them off!"
The head of the Yu family might give him some face if he came, but Fang Yaozu was merely the nephew of the head of the Yu family. If Fang Yaozu had truly committed an outrageous act, Murong Yuan wouldn't be afraid.
Chen Xuan said calmly, "If I'm not mistaken, Fang Yaozu and Master Yang are in league with that Boss Fu from Guang Province. They likely set up this scheme deliberately to defraud people."
Murong Yuan's expression turned cold, and he looked at Fang Yaozu, "Young Master Fang, is that true?"
A hint of surprise flashed across Fang Yaozu's face, followed by anger, "You brat, stop spewing venom! Which eye of yours saw it? Besides, do you have any proof?"
Others frowned.
Chen Xuan looked at Master Lu beside Fang Yaozu, "Master Lu, you should know as well, right?"
Master Lu, who had been acting haughty moments before, trembled and vehemently shook his head, "I don't know anything."
"In that case, don't blame me for being impolite."
Chen Xuan explained, "This black square cauldron is a vessel for raising Gu worms. Within it, a small spirit array is carved. Without special techniques, it cannot be activated."
"This Master Lu just now easily activated the formation, so he must have known long ago that this black square cauldron was a vessel for raising Gu worms, and even used the Gu worms to create illusions."
Upon hearing this, Master Lu and Fang Yaozu's faces changed drastically.
Seeing that neither of them spoke, Murong Yuan coldly asked, "I'll ask again, Master Lu, Fang Yaozu, did you indeed know beforehand that this black square cauldron was a vessel for raising Gu worms?"
The wealthy businessmen of Jiangbei chimed in.
Master Lu quickly shook his head, "How could I possibly know? Don't listen to his nonsense."
Fang Yaozu remained stubborn, insisting he didn't know. The wealthy businessmen lacked definitive proof, and with Fang Yaozu backed by the Yu family, they couldn't act against him for the moment.
Just then, Murong Yuan's subordinate ran in and respectfully reported, "Mr. Murong, that Boss Fu confessed. It was Master Lu and Fang Yaozu who instructed him to put on the act to defraud the wealthy businessmen present."
Master Lu and Fang Yaozu's faces turned extremely grim.
They hadn't expected Boss Fu to confess so quickly! What a useless wretch!
The crowd rose to their feet, and a series of cold gazes fell upon Master Lu and Fang Yaozu, as if they wanted to tear them apart.
"You bastard, you actually tried to con us!"
"Today, none of you are leaving!"