Chapter 99 The Metaphysics Master's Fiancée 16

Luo Shuyu was willing to gamble, and Jiang Yiqing was no coward either.

After obtaining the land management rights certificate, Luo Shu kept a copy and mailed the original to Jiang Yiqing. She then reached a further agreement with Zhao Ya, stipulating that Zhao Ya would actually manage the land and continue to use it as a flower field.

Luoshu is accelerating the development of the land around Huijiao Road, planning to build an ancient-style resort. The houses in the village will be built in the same way as the layout and structure of the ancient capital, and various activities will be held in the central square, thereby creating a business model that integrates cultural experience and accommodation.

This requires a large amount of capital investment. Luo Shu can be said to have borrowed the capital behind President Chen to do things for herself. On the surface, it is a compromise decision, but in reality, she has already made a fortune.

As for Qingnan, Luoshu felt that the existence of the flower field itself was a beautiful symbol, rather than building skyscrapers or tourist attractions in this place.

Jiang Yiqing opened the certificate and saw her name on it. It would be a lie to say she wasn't excited.

Although she had a fiefdom when she was a princess, and Aunt Qin also told her that her two mothers had left her property, land with the spirit of the earth is extremely rare.

There were still three days until her birthday.

Luo Shu's efficiency is frighteningly high.

Zhao Ya also told Jiang Yiqing, "I never expected Yiqing to become my boss. Ms. Luo told me that I could continue growing flowers. Actually, I'm quite surprised. Wasn't this land Ms. Luo was going to give to you, Yiqing?"

It seems Zhao Ya has also heard about this.

"Sister Luo and I both think it's better to continue growing flowers."

"This is so romantic." Zhao Ya was captivated. As someone who grows flowers, she always hoped to follow the principle of "giving roses and having fragrance on your own hands." Now that she heard that the two of them were willing to do this, she wanted to do something for them: "If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know."

"Hehe, definitely."

Knowing that Jiang Yiqing wouldn't say anything, Zhao Ya took the initiative to suggest, "Yiqing, the New Year is just around the corner, and I'm planning to hold a reopening ceremony for the flower and plant market. After all, you're my owners now, and I've decided to welcome you all to join us."

"Does it need to be this elaborate?" Jiang Yiqing thought for a moment and said, "It's up to you."

“Not only that, I think we should take this opportunity to change the name. You can choose the name Yi Qing.” Zhao Ya said, “Yi Qing’s name also happens to have the character ‘Qing’ in it, this land is really destined for you.”

Speaking of changing her name, Jiang Yiqing suddenly had an idea, but she hesitated to make a decision for fear of being laughed at.

Is her relationship with Luo Shuyu really so good that she can do this?

However, she had a feeling that Sister Luo would be happy if she knew.

Then why not boldly express your true inner thoughts?

Seeing that she didn't speak, Zhao Ya said, "Yi Qing, take your time to think it over, and tell me when you've made up your mind."

"Let's call her Qingshu," Jiang Yiqing said.

“This name…” Zhao Ya thought for a moment, then suddenly realized, “It’s taken from the names of Yi Qing and Miss Luo, and it even sounds like ‘love letter,’ right!”

Jiang Yiqing blushed a little and said, "Sister Zhao, you're right, that's what I think."

"That's fantastic!" Zhao Ya said. "The opening ceremony is right after your birthday. Yi Qing and Miss Luo must come! I'll announce this romantic meaning to everyone!"

Suddenly, a knock came at the door. Jiang Yiqing, feeling guilty, told Zhao Ya, "I'll hang up now," turned off her phone, and buried her head under the covers.

The person who came in was Luo Shuyu. She saw Jiang Yiqing chatting and laughing with someone on the monitor and felt a little strange, but she still pretended to be nonchalant: "Yiqing, the altar will be opened at midnight tonight. At that time, I will bring the earth's spiritual energy from Qingnan into this place to form a cycle. You need to offer incense as the altar worshipper to open the altar. I came to tell you first."

"I wonder which deity is enshrined in the altar?" Jiang Yiqing asked.

"Princess Xianming".

Who is Princess Xianming?

“She is a cultural celebrity in Jiangcheng.” Luo Shuyu said, “Both faith and affection have appeal. In the future, if Princess Xianming gains popularity with our help, every time people offer her incense or light a lamp for her, a portion of their wishes will come to you, and you can then use the power of heaven and earth to activate the spiritual energy of Qingnan.”

"I see." Jiang Yiqing said. How could obtaining the earth's spiritual energy be an easy thing? It would make sense to rely on the princess's wishes, but is that really a safe approach? As long as she offered her admiration for the wise princess, could she smooth things over?

Jiang Yiqing asked, "Is it really that simple, as long as I offer incense at midnight?"

"Yes," Luo Shuyu said firmly, "Don't you believe me?"

"How could I not trust you, my great master?" Jiang Yiqing wasn't distrustful of her, but rather worried.

When it comes to metaphysics, many people blindly believe because they lack a true understanding, while others pretend to know what they're talking about and fool the gullible. But Luo Shuyu is feared by ghosts; she is a true master. She has thoroughly grasped the essence of metaphysics, transforming it into a science.

Whether it's science, the cycle of energy, or the truths of the world, they all tell Jiang Yiqing that it's impossible to only gain without losing.

As long as she offers incense to Princess Xianming, and as long as Princess Xianming is recognized by the citizens in the future, she can obtain a continuous supply of earth's spiritual energy. The effort and the reward are not on the same scale at all, so it is unreasonable. Luo Shuyu is probably hiding something from her.

Luo Shuyu went to prepare for the construction of the altar again. Li Tingfang didn't know much about it, so she could only offer her support. Luo Shuyu's partners who usually provided props came to the Jiang residence one by one and erected a wooden princess statue in a place with excellent feng shui. It was painted with the best paint, and every detail, from the hair to the skirt, was vividly depicted. An altar was set up around it, surrounded by fresh flowers and bamboo. The princess looked lifelike, with a kind and amiable smile, and was very divine.

Jiang Yiqing asked the system, "Why do I feel a little scared? It's fine if you don't believe in metaphysics, but once you actually believe in it, it always feels quite frightening."

But she told herself that she must approach the issue rationally and not be superstitious, as this would only impair her judgment and do more harm than good.

The system said, "Don't worry, Luo Shuyu is a Xuanxian of her generation, and her abilities are far more than this. If you obtain the spiritual energy of the earth, host, you can also transform from a human into an immortal. Isn't that a good thing?"

Jiang Yiqing had seen immortals in her original world, so she shouldn't have anything to be afraid of. However, the cultivation logic in the two places is quite different. It seems that she needs to study more books on metaphysics to better understand Luo Shuyu's prowess.

“We don’t have any contract now, so she doesn’t have to do this for me. Would it be bad for her to do this?”

"...It's not exactly a downside, but it does have some impact." The system said, "Host, there's something I'm not sure if I should say."

"Then hurry up and tell us." From the beginning, Jiang Yiqing felt that the system seemed to know a lot of things, and its mouth didn't seem to be so tight. She said, "Luo Shuyu is a master of metaphysics, but even she wouldn't say that heavenly secrets cannot be revealed. You're not telling me that someone is silencing you and preventing you from speaking, are you?"

"While it's not that you can't say it, it's never good to say it out loud, because this has made you, the host, aware of something you shouldn't know."

"Trying to extort money, huh? I'll offer 1000 coins for your secret."

During the days that Aunt Luo was fulfilling her wish, Jiang Yiqing wasn't idle. She saw a jade gambling program online. The stones featured in the program could be anonymously purchased by viewers all over the country, with a one-stop service including live stone cutting, on-site valuation, and even resale. This gimmick attracted a lot of attention.

Jiang Yiqing discovered that the system could show which stones were of high value—the valuable ones could be displayed as text on the screen.

So Jiang Yiqing bought valuable stones and cut them into icy jadeite multiple times. Jiang Yiqing was not a very greedy person. After winning a few times, she stopped buying and left the opportunity for others.

In this way, after selling items to the system, I only accumulated a little over a thousand coins, which I then spent all at once.

"With this thousand star coins, you can directly give Luo Shuyu the Truth-Telling Pill, making her confide in you completely. Since you've decided to give it to me, telling you is the same thing." The system convinced itself, saying, "Luo Shuyu's line of work is destined to be lonely, especially since she donated a portion of her blessings to build the altar. She's already destined to be alone, and if things continue like this, she's definitely going to die alone, and might even die young."

"...?" Jiang Yiqing asked, puzzled. "Did Sister Luo know this all along and still do it?"

"She probably thinks it's all worth it. You won't betray her, will you?" the system said. "Because you are a person of great virtue and fortune. I don't know what you think, maybe you feel that you were very unlucky before, but that has brought you a rich foundation for the future. Your virtue and fortune, and your destiny, are the antidote to Luo Shuyu's fate. If you two get married, she will not be afraid of being widowed, and she will also be able to extend her lifespan. After you two ascend to immortality, the mere concept of lifespan will naturally not be able to bind you."

In order to establish the altar, Luo Shuyu didn't hesitate to donate her own merits and blessings without telling her anything. If she had told her, Jiang Yiqing might have thought that Luo Shuyu thought that a marriage alliance with her would bring her great benefits, which was why she did it.

But now, she had to admit that Luo Shuyu was a ruthless person. Ruthless to others, and just as ruthless to herself.

If he breaks the contract, wouldn't she get nothing?

The strange fates between them are truly unfathomable.

Jiang Yiqing looked down at the silk thread in her hand, which had appeared suddenly. She drew back the curtains and saw Luo Shuyu looking up at her in the courtyard below.

Okay, Luo Shuyu is willing to gamble, and Jiang Yiqing is not a coward either.