Chapter 88 Things suddenly got better.
Zhu Ting was successfully brought back.
Just as Lu Xiaofeng had feared worst before setting off, he was indeed delayed not only by mining.
He was first kidnapped by villains who then designed a secret room for him. Because the case involved too many secrets, the employer decided to discard him after using him and imprison him.
As time went on, the owner gradually forgot about him, and the servants who delivered his meals became less attentive. His meals were reduced from three times a day to two times every three days, barely enough to keep him alive.
When Lu Xiaofeng finally found him, he was so hungry that he had killed two rats in the dungeon, skinned them, bled them, and was about to eat them.
Upon seeing the two again, especially the uncrowned detective who had proven his abilities multiple times, Lu Yusheng's attitude became more respectful.
Alongside her adoration of Lu Xiaofeng, Zhu Ting's attitude also became much more fervent than before.
The reason he insisted on coming to the internet cafe with Lu Xiaofeng after losing a lot of weight and suffering so much was because he had seen new technological products from Lu Xiaofeng.
—Communication device.
Clearly, this was yet another invention that completely won him over.
Although Lu Yusheng couldn't explain the underlying principles of this thing, Zhu Ting still praised it highly.
"Stop praising me, really. I know you like it, so I'll give you the rest, okay?"
Lu Yusheng awkwardly wiped her face. After all, this was just one of the products that the system had transferred from other dimensions that met the requirements, and it wasn't even from her original era.
I felt a little embarrassed that he insisted on claiming the title of inventor.
In the end, Zhu Ting used 500 taels to buy all the communicators in Lu Yusheng's possession. Of course, she wouldn't actually empty the store. She estimated the number of experimental samples that would be enough for the other party to use, and temporarily bought three as her own stock and traded them to the other party.
This made Zhu Ting very happy. His wish had been fulfilled, and he didn't waste any more time with his wife. He left satisfied.
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As soon as the first month of the lunar calendar came out, Lu Yusheng noticed that the number of customers in the store had reached an unprecedented level.
Previously, if you removed the part of the customers who had become friends, there would only be two or three genuine customers a day at most. But these days, there are even times when the seats are full.
The reason was simple: most of these customers didn't come here to surf the internet, and few of them didn't take the initiative to chat with her. After a while, she roughly understood the situation.
It turns out that the news of having achieved the first kill of the Starry Sea BOSS had finally spread throughout January.
Although Xingxiu Sea is located in a secluded place, there are people like Doctor Xue who have a blood feud with it and will keep a close eye on its movements. Ding Chunqiu has committed many evil deeds in his life, and there are quite a few people like him in the Central Plains.
In addition, after his death, his disciples scattered and fled, and the events of that day gradually spread from their mouths.
However, not all disciples were able to safely shed their old identities; those who escaped were mostly lower-level disciples who had no enemies and had not harmed anyone.
Lu Yusheng had witnessed these disciples' flattery skills firsthand. They were masters of flattery, but this was only because Ding Chunqiu had high standards, and the disciples had no choice but to do so. Not all of them were truly eloquent.
The details of the events that were passed down from them were also filled in by Lu Yusheng through the words of the passing guests.
The logic is flawed, the language is disjointed; no wonder so many people want to come and see for themselves.
But thanks to this, although the parts about triggering heavenly lightning mentioned in those accounts were true, most martial arts practitioners still believed that what she used was just some kind of extremely powerful firearm.
This is much more reliable than the idea of controlling lightning and igniting electricity. Anyone with a little knowledge knows that Westerners have studied this subject extensively.
In addition, some people learned from Lu Yusheng's former friends that she was from another country, which made them even more convinced of this.
Of course, regardless of the reason, increased customer traffic is a good thing.
The original remoteness of this place was due to the surrounding environment. The nearest village was a long way to walk, and it was not close to the main road, so few people ventured here.
But it's not really a remote mountain forest, and it's located next to Hangzhou city, so if you're willing to look for it, you can find it easily without much effort.
There are many martial arts families and sects in the Jiangnan area. Even if you don't come here specifically to visit, if you are just passing by, it's not a big deal to take a few steps into the woods.
Although many people come just for a quick glance or to join the fun, eventually some are willing to spend money.
Just the other day, Lu Yusheng met the young master of the Murong family of Gusu, whom Duan Yu and Hua Manlou had both mentioned. He was indeed handsome and talented.
He was the kind of person who had absolutely no interest in the video games that Lu Yu-sheng described as "fun".
Even though the internet can do many things, Lu Yusheng is worried that they will see too much of the modern world online, so he hasn't started showcasing other entertainment works or search engines yet.
Even though he wasn't interested, he still obligingly observed the usage process and offered a few words of praise.
Unfortunately, they couldn't get any information about firearms from the boss surnamed Lu, and their plan to arm their forces with them fell through.
Fortunately, he heard that in addition to food and internet access, the place also sold some flower seedlings. Murong Fu bought a rare variety of camellia and asked someone to deliver it to his aunt later, so the trip wouldn't be in vain.
Strangely enough, no one knows what kind of maintenance method was used, but when that potted camellia was taken out, it was still blooming very beautifully and freely. Even though it was still in its flowering period, it was difficult for potted flowers to maintain such a good appearance.
In conclusion, for Lu Yusheng, the benefits brought by this wave of traffic are still considerable, except for one thing.
Several disciples who had defected from the Xingxiu Sect wanted to become her disciples.
Lu Yusheng impatiently chased away several groups, but some stubbornly refused to leave, blocking the doorway and kowtowing, thus delaying her business.
Those who witnessed her display of power that day were still shaken, especially the few who had spoken rudely, who worried every day about whether they would be retaliated against by this "immortal" with all-powerful abilities.
Lu Xianren's cold and dismissive demeanor worked very well on them; each time, after only a few words, the group would tactfully leave.
The colder the words, the more flustered they became. Even though Lu Yusheng had said he wouldn't hold their past actions against them and wouldn't let his grudge against Ding Chunqiu affect them.
One of the boys, wearing a small cap, was a bit more astute. He managed to stop the rest of the disciples from leaving, who were already hoping to escape with their lives.
“My fellow disciples were too hasty.” He sighed. “Based on my observations over the past few days, that blind, frail young man should be Lu Xianren’s mistress in the mortal realm.”
Upon hearing this, the disciple who had insulted Hua Manlou that day collapsed to the ground, his knees buckling.
The man didn't get up, but just sat there and gave a bitter smile: "Do you need to tell me that? I saw that out that day, and that's why I deliberately scolded him to please my master."
His tactic was actually quite effective; the insults did indeed enrage Lu Yusheng, and Ding Chunqiu was happy to see that happen. But now…
He covered his face and wept, his voice choked with sobs: "The Old Monster of the Star Constellation has harmed me."
The junior brother wearing the hat patted him on the shoulder: "Hang in there a little longer. I think Lu Xianren's attitude has softened quite a bit today. If this continues, she will eventually be moved by us."
This person was always cautious, and was very careful when working under Ding Chunqiu. He would never do something as foolish as that unlucky senior brother, who tried to please his master while offending others.
Logically speaking, he shouldn't need Lu Yusheng's forgiveness.
But recalling the scene from that day...
He couldn't help but clutch the edge of his cap, as if he were experiencing that trembling feeling all over his body again.
If one could become a disciple of such a person, it would be like having a powerful backer.
Not only will they no longer be hated by everyone like they were in the Xingxiu Sect, but if they are lucky enough to learn even a move or two, they can roam freely in the martial arts world from now on.
So he encouraged the remaining fellow disciples who were uneasy because they had offended Lu Yusheng, and once again advised them to persevere, to be patient and move the other party, and to go to his door with him again the next day.
Lu Yusheng felt that he had been too kind to them.
But since the people hadn't provoked her, she couldn't just start hitting or scolding them. So when she saw those familiar faces again, she could only resort to the same old approach.
"Hua Manlou didn't take what you said that day to heart, and I don't intend to hold it against you anymore. Go back to where you came from."
"thump--"
The five people knelt down in a row again. Lu Yusheng closed his eyes helplessly. While feeling distressed, he couldn't help but feel secretly glad that he had specifically asked the others to go around to the back of the house to talk.
These people seem to trust her a lot, but in reality, they don't care whether she refuses or denies it. It seems to be a really difficult problem to solve.
So this time, Lu Yusheng didn't call them up immediately, but instead lowered his head and pondered.
Seeing how stubborn they are, there's no point in saying anything more. The only thing I can do is to make them think that I've really vented my anger through my actions.
Beating and scolding are one thing, but with the shamelessness they've shown, she'd get tired of slapping them all. She needs to find some methods that are also beneficial to her.
Moreover, after being bothered like this for several days in a row, even though Lu Yusheng wasn't angry at first, he didn't want them to leave so easily.
"If you absolutely have to do something to feel at ease..."
The five looked up at the sound, and then they heard the devil's whisper—
"Top up your internet fee and get a redemption voucher."
“This…” an older man asked first, “What is the internet fee?”
When it came to work, Lu Yusheng became more patient and explained, "It means you can go online after paying."
The meaning of "atonement" is easy to understand. Combined with her explanation just now, it means spending money to avoid disaster, right?
The group exchanged glances, and in a moment they made their decision.
For a moment, all the disciples were rummaging through their pockets and loosening their belts, except for one person who hesitated. Only after the others had taken out all their money did he reluctantly bend down and slowly take off his shoes.
He was the wealthiest among these disciples, but based on the Starry Sky Sect's dog-eat-dog culture, he was always wary of even his fellow disciples.
Therefore, he hid his wealth in the most concealed way.
Seeing the ten taels of silver notes being pulled out from the sole of someone's shoe, Lu Yusheng still felt disgusted and reached out to stop the other person.
"Keep this for your travel expenses on the way back."
In fact, the remaining four people's money combined might not even amount to ten taels, but her fastidiousness still overcame her greed.
Gathering the scraps of silver in his hand, Lu Yusheng felt much better, especially after receiving their grateful praise.
He then unusually warmly asked, "Do any of you want to go in and have some fun?"
Most people shook their heads repeatedly, but one person wearing a hat and with a somewhat distressed expression suddenly brightened up after hearing the story.
His reaction was quite different. Everyone else showed uncontrollable joy after hearing Lu Yusheng's words of "let bygones be bygones" after accepting the money, but this person's face was much worse than when he first arrived.
But Lu Yusheng had no interest in his thoughts. When he saw him nod, he led him into the front hall.
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