Large patches of dark clouds drifted across the sky, obscuring the sun's rays and casting vast shadows, accompanied by a fine, continuous drizzle.
The streets, washed clean and fresh by the drizzle, were swept by a gentle breeze carrying the chill of winter, making them seem awe-inspiring.
The beige curtains were slowly drawn back, and a gust of cool wind rushed in, like piercing needles, stinging the cheeks and making one sneeze. Wuyou rubbed her nose, squinted slightly, and looked downstairs. There, a low-key Santana had appeared, and a chubby middle-aged man with gleaming eyes walked into the shop.
"Business is coming," Wu You thought instinctively when she saw the man. The man, named Wu Fei, was a middleman—not a real estate agent, but Wu You's intermediary. He didn't want too many people to know his identity as a Gu Master, and usually worked as he pleased, relying on others for his daily jobs. Their cooperation was generally pleasant.
"Boss Shi, business is here, business is here!" Wu Fan and Wu You were fairly familiar with each other, so he didn't mince words and kept muttering to himself, showing just how excited he was.
"Mr. Wu, don't rush, speak slowly." Wuyou handed the other party a cup of tea and casually fiddled with the incense burner next to him.
"This is truly a big client. He comes from a prestigious family and is very generous. I went through a lot of trouble to finally place this big order today. Once we get this order, we won't have to worry for the next few years." Wu Fei smiled like a freshly baked, plump bun, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
"Oh?" Wuyou raised one eyebrow. Wu Fei was a typical businessman who wouldn't get up early for nothing. Fortunately, he was a man of integrity. For him to be so excited, it must be a considerable sum.
"This client's request is very simple. She just wants a love potion for her husband so he will be devoted to her and stop having affairs. That's the price she offered." Wu Fei spoke confidently, holding up a hand. For this big shot in front of him, a love potion was just a piece of cake. Their sales channels were mostly for love potions and youth potions, since it was easier to make money off women in this world.
"I'll get it for you in a bit." Wuyou nodded; he had just finished refining a new batch of love potions.
The two always traded quickly. Wuyou turned to take the love potion, but as Wufeng's hand reached for the bottle, Wuyou's hand slightly retracted, and she gripped the jade bottle tightly in her hand, asking as if struck by a sudden inspiration, "Who is this buyer?"
Wuwu was quite surprised to hear this. Wuyou never inquired about customers' affairs, only about the goods. This was the first time he had proactively asked about a customer's business. It wasn't exactly a secret, so he readily agreed.
"This customer is the matriarch of the Tian family, the one in charge—Ma Wenzhu. Everyone knows that the head of the Tian family is a womanizer. It's quite remarkable that Ma Wenzhu waited until now to think of this." Wu Fei rubbed his chubby chin with a sigh.
Wuyou's eyes flickered. Ma Wenzhu's position meant that he knew many talented and extraordinary people. A few days ago, she discovered that the love curse she had planted on Ma Zhelan had been broken, but he didn't care much about it. A small love curse was enough to annoy this couple.
Given Ma Zelan's beauty and charm, she would undoubtedly choose a high-quality man who is easy to get her hands on, so it's not surprising that Tian Yingjie was targeted by her. This can be considered a small greeting gift before the two sides officially meet. Putting aside their own mission, the abuse that this couple inflicted on Shi Yunshen is enough to make Wuyou resentful and dissatisfied with them.
"With the Tian family's power, they could easily find outstanding Xuanmen practitioners, so why would they patronize a small shop like ours?" Wuyou recalled Ma Wenzhu's arrogant face, a person who had always looked down on unorthodox methods like theirs.
"Boss Shi, you're too modest. The Xuanmen sect is in decline these days, and Gu Masters as skilled as you are extremely rare. If it weren't for your preference for a leisurely life in this little shop, you'd be a top-notch person anywhere." Wu Fei rubbed his hands together and chuckled. Actually, he quite liked Wu You's personality; otherwise, how could someone like him have the chance to profit from it?
Wuyou blinked, concealing the light in his eyes. So that's how it is? Upon closer reflection, the original Shi Wuyou was indeed only average in Gu techniques. The villagers only had a slight understanding of them, and the truly profound ones were only those elderly people who were about to die. After all, this was an era in which the Xuanmen (mystical arts) had declined and technology was prevalent.
With a slight twitch of his thumb rubbing against his slender index finger, Wuyou's lips curled up a little. "Mr. Wu, we've been working together for years, and I won't beat around the bush. The Ma Wenzhu family and I have some history, and there's bound to be some conflict in the future. Even so, do you still want me to give him the love potion?"
Wuyou glanced sideways into Wu Fei's eyes, as if trying to see through him. The implication was clear: we have a grudge; aren't you afraid I'll sabotage things behind our backs, ruining our business and reputation, and making it impossible to continue in this line of work?
These words were hard to digest for a moment, but Wu Fei, being a seasoned veteran, quickly understood what Wu You meant. After a brief moment of contemplation, he immediately put on his familiar, knowing expression.
"Boss Shi, what are you saying? We've been cooperating for so many years, don't you know me, Lao Wu? Of course I'm on your side. For you, Boss Shi, I'm willing to go through fire and water, let alone ruin my reputation."
He wasn't stupid. After years of dealing with Wuyou, he knew the man's character and methods well. He seemed aloof but was actually quite ruthless; offending him would definitely end badly. Besides, this was his client, the Tian family. How could he possibly lose the golden opportunity he'd cultivated for so many years for the sake of the Tian family?
"Mr. Wu is straightforward." Wuyou was quite satisfied with the other party's choice. He liked talking to smart people; it saved both sides a lot of effort. Of course, he wouldn't let the other party suffer a loss either.
Looking at the grayish-brown pill in his hand, Wuwei's face was filled with both excitement and joy. He knew Wuyou's abilities well; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call her a top-tier Gu Master. Every move she made could kill someone invisibly, which was the biggest reason why she was determined to be with her.
The art of Gu poison can both kill and heal; this is his most profound experience over the past few years. Compared to the fear and disgust others feel towards Gu poison, he is fortunate to have a much deeper understanding of it. This pill would be a priceless treasure if it were out in the open, yet he is lucky enough to have obtained it.
"Boss Shi is so generous. From now on, I, Old Wu, will follow your lead. If you tell me to go east, I will never go west." He resolutely pledged allegiance to this powerful figure.
"Then please, Mr. Wu, make a trip and deliver it to my door." Wuyou smiled, though he wasn't a very cheerful person. But Wu Fei's straightforward and easygoing personality made him hard to dislike.
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