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I looked at Zhu Caini through my Yin-Yang Eyes and noticed that after awakening her Wolf Demon bloodline, she still couldn't fully control the demonic energy within her. A faint trace of demonic energy was escaping from her body. However, this wasn't a major issue; after some time, Zhu Caini would undergo a transformation that would prevent any practitioners on the path from easily seeing through her identity.
"Master Jiang Ling, thank you for your help this time," Zhu Caini said with a smile. She had a relative who was also a Half-Wolf Demon, and that person had awakened their bloodline two months ago while she happened to witness the entire process.
The Taoist Master they consulted was insufficient, failing to completely eliminate the demonic energy within him. As a result, at the last moment, the demonic energy eroded the Half-Wolf Demon's brain, turning him into a beast that could only act on instinct without any thought.
Zhu Caini witnessed that scene and understood how difficult it was to awaken a bloodline. She took out her phone, asked for my WeChat ID, and then directly transferred two million Renminbi to me.
"Uh, Zhu Caini, did you make a mistake? The agreed reward was one million; why did you transfer two million?" I asked in confusion as I saw the long string of zeros on my phone.
Zhu Caini shook her head, her expression dimming slightly. Taking a deep breath, she continued, "Master Jiang Ling, it's like this: my father's health has encountered some problems, and we would like to ask you to come and take a look. The extra one million is our deposit for you. As long as you agree to come with us, that one million is yours. If you can help resolve my father's issues, we will offer you even more."
Noticing the change in Zhu Caini's expression, I couldn't help but furrow my brows. After thinking for a moment, I asked, "Zhu Caini, what kind of problem does your father have? Can you give me some details?"
Just as Zhu Caini was about to respond, Zhu Dongdong's expression changed dramatically. He quickly pulled Zhu Caini behind him and smiled, saying, "Master Jiang Ling, that might not be possible. If you truly intend to go, you'll find out when the time comes. But there's no need to rush your answer; my father has sought out an expert for treatment. We don't know exactly when he will return. So, Master Jiang Ling, just take this money for now; when the time comes, I will come back to find you."
With that, Zhu Dongdong quickly led Zhu Caini to the roadside where they got into a red Maserati and disappeared into the night in the blink of an eye.
Zhu Caini sat in the passenger seat with her arms crossed and an unhappy expression on her face. Pouting slightly, she said in an annoyed tone, "Brother, why didn't you let me speak? Jiang Ling doesn't seem like a bad person; do you really need to be so cautious around him?"
Zhu Dongdong shook his head seriously and replied, "Sister, it's not that I don't trust Jiang Ling; it's just that the issues with our father are too severe. If we're not careful, our lineage could very well face extinction. It's better for us to remain vigilant."
After hearing Zhu Dongdong's words, Zhu Caini's expression turned dim again. She sighed and turned her gaze toward the roadside, no longer speaking to Zhu Dongdong.
At the entrance of the shop, after Zhu Caini left, He Ying immediately snatched my phone. In less than ten seconds, she transferred one million from my WeChat to her bank card. After finishing, she returned my phone with a look that said she was being reasonable. She patted my shoulder and smiled, saying, "Jiang Ling, I keep my word. I only took half the payment. There's nothing more for me to do here, so I'll be leaving now."
With that, He Ying took Liu Zhenxian's hand and, feeling guilty, had Liu Zhenxian use Eerie Aura to quickly leave my side and run toward the school.
"Damn it, He Ying! You shameless thief, give me back my money!" By the time I reacted, He Ying had already disappeared from sight. I glared in the direction she had gone, gritting my teeth in anger.
"Brother Jiang Ling, we both paid for the materials to set up the formation ourselves. After all this hard work, shouldn't we get our wages?" Hu Yalong and Wu Jie approached me with smiles, grabbing my arms to prevent me from running away like He Ying.
I shot Hu Yalong an exasperated glance and finally shook my head helplessly, transferring five hundred thousand to them. Looking at the remaining five hundred thousand in my WeChat account, I felt like crying and said, "What the hell! I didn't earn a single cent in a minute and now I have to pay out of pocket. It seems I have no choice but to take on Zhu Dongdong's request."
Although I didn't know what health issue Zhu Dongdong's father was facing, with the Nine-Dragon Cauldron in my possession, I was confident I could cure whatever it was. However, the Nine-Dragon Cauldron was my trump card; it wasn't time to reveal it yet.
Time passed quickly, and before I knew it, a month had gone by. During this month, aside from dealing with Zhu Caini's situation, I hadn't encountered any other supernatural events.
However, my life during this time was miserable. Every week at night, I had to spar with students from other colleges.
I faced off against forty or fifty students skilled in physical techniques alone each time, getting beaten black and blue. Just as my injuries would heal up nicely, I'd end up taking another beating and get hurt again. This cycle continued endlessly; fortunately, I had the Nine-Dragon Cauldron with me to help me endure. Although each beating was quite brutal, my physical skills were improving rapidly.
On another note, after Zhu Caini and Zhu Dongdong learned about the shop He Ying opened, they frequently brought friends there for no particular reason. This brought a huge influx of business to Hu Yalong and Wu Jie, multiplying their income several times over.
Of course, Zhu Dongdong and his sister weren't doing this for free; their goal was to learn some Taoist Magic from Hu Yalong and Wu Jie. As half-demons with human bloodlines, they were capable of learning Taoist Magic.
Zhu Dongdong and his sister had also tried to apprentice under Liu Zhenxian. Unfortunately, Liu Zhenxian wasn't very interested in teaching them because he was already busy with Hu Yalong and Wu Jie helping He Ying manage the shop. He spent all his time focused on He Ying, almost like a shadow following her around.
"Ring ring~~ ring ring~~" That evening, just as I returned from a sparring session at the gym, my phone buzzed. I glanced at the caller ID and was a bit surprised. I answered the call with a smile, asking, "Jin Yuanjie, what made you decide to call me? Is there a big deal coming up?"
"Jiang Ling, you little rascal! You've been gone for so long and haven't even come back to see me, Jin Yuanjie. I've been thinking about you," Jin Yuan's enticing voice came through the phone. I awkwardly touched my ear, avoiding her teasing.
Noticing my silence, Jin Yuan decided not to poke fun at me any further. She spoke seriously, "Jiang Ling, you need to come by the shop. There's something I need your help with. I'll explain the details when you get here."
"Alright, I'll make sure to get there," I replied and chatted with Jin Yuan for a few more moments before hanging up. Knowing her well, I realized that if she personally reached out to me, it must mean she was in some serious trouble. Furrowing my brow and stroking my chin, I muttered to myself, "Looks like I've got something to do this weekend."
(End of Chapter)
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