◇ 【114】 Arrangements for Han, Li, and Zhang
A clerk in the crowd looked at Gu Juan and Xi Lang in amazement, turned around and ran, running into a jade shop in one breath.
"boss!"
Boss Niu stood up suddenly and asked, "How is it?"
The guy said excitedly: "Those two guys defeated Ye Yinze and the others!"
"Really?" Boss Niu was surprised and happy. The good news came too quickly and she couldn't believe it for a moment.
"It's true!" The man nodded heavily. "The younger man took longer to defeat Sun Mohui, but the fight was spectacular, and it was still clear that he was stronger than Sun Mohui! And the older man was even more powerful. He defeated Wu Suiyu with one move, and then defeated Ye Yinze with two!"
"Excellent!" Boss Niu couldn't help but clap his hands. He turned around twice before calming down. "Go over there and invite those two gentlemen to the Delicacy Pavilion while Ye Yinze and the other three aren't paying attention."
"I'll go right away!" The guy ran away.
Boss Niu walked quickly to the counter, picked up the phone and made a call.
Xi Lang hugged Gu Juan. Just by looking at his upturned eyes and the higher-than-usual eyebrows, one could tell that he was in a very good mood and felt relaxed.
"That was so satisfying!" Gu Juan excitedly transmitted his message. Sun Mohui was quite powerful, but precisely because of that, he and Sun Mohui had a very satisfying fight, and the effect was immediate. He could vaguely sense a loosening of his realm. He hoped for more opportunities like this in the future.
Xi Lang smiled slightly, hinting at something, "Xiaojuan, believe me, we will have many opportunities like this in the future."
He looked at Ye Yinze and the other three and said, "I don't want to see you on Jade Street again. I'll beat you up every time I see you."
This was the first time Gu Juan saw the old man say something harsh, and it felt very fresh.
Ye Yinze's eyes were filled with gloom, and his words were almost squeezed out from between his teeth. "Polang, Chengfeng, isn't it too much for you to suddenly intervene in Jade Street?"
Xi Lang stood proudly, smiling calmly, "I've said everything I need to say. Come and fight if you don't agree!"
"You..." Zhou Wanzhong was so angry that he pointed at him and couldn't speak.
Ye Yinze wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, sneered a few times, and said hatefully: "Okay! We'll see!"
Gu Juan said, "Wait!"
Ye Yinze and the other three stopped and looked at him forbearingly.
Gu Juan cast a soundproof barrier, scanning the four people's faces, not missing a single change in their expressions. "Not long ago, I heard that a rare treasure will be born in Sichuan Province on December 21st of next year. Do you know which city in Sichuan Province it will be?"
Ye Yinze said: "We have never heard of this."
"Oh?" Gu Juan noticed the surprise that flashed in his eyes and was skeptical.
Zhou Wanzhong said stiffly: "Believe it or not."
Gu Juan remained noncommittal. "Then I suggest you ask around when you get back. As a cultivator, who wouldn't want a rare treasure?"
Ye Yinze and the other three said nothing, supporting each other as they squeezed into the crowd.
A tracking talisman popped out of Gu Juan's hand and fell into Sun Mohui's pocket without anyone noticing.
"If there are masters in their sect, this tracking talisman might not be very useful." Xi Lang said without hope.
Gu Juan said: "Just try it out."
"oh--"
Seeing the four people leaving in a panic, the crowd cheered, and the warm applause and whistles of cheers rose like waves.
Liang Xiaoshan suppressed his excitement and was about to walk over when he saw a familiar-looking guy walk up to Gu Juan and Xi Lang before him.
"Gentlemen, our boss, Mr. Niu, wants to see you."
Xi Lang looked at Gu Juan and signaled him to make the decision.
Gu Juan waved his hand and said, "Lead the way."
Xi Lang curled his lips.
This meeting was not in Boss Niu’s jade shop, but in a restaurant behind Jade Street - Zhenxiu Pavilion.
When Gu Juan and Xi Lang arrived, they were not surprised to see dozens of people sitting in the box.
Boss Niu stood up to greet them. "Please take a seat, both of you. I'd like to ask your names, please."
Gu Juan said, "I ride the wind; he rides the waves. Just call us by our names."
"Mr. Chengfeng, Mr. Polang," Boss Niu said politely, "These are the owners of the jade shops on Jade Street. Let me introduce them to you..."
After the introduction, she continued, "Some shop owners are unable to leave due to matters at their shops, but they have entrusted me to discuss the previous proposal with you two on their behalf. In other words, all the jade shop owners on Jade Street share the same stance as the owners present here."
Gu Juan nodded, "I think you have already discussed the previous proposal. Have you come to any conclusions?"
Boss Niu was also a quick-witted person. "We have a result. From today on, all the jade shops on Jade Street will hire two of you as bodyguards—"
Gu Juan interrupted her, "We don't plan to stay in Jade Street for long."
"This..." The bosses looked at each other in confusion.
Gu Juan added, "But we can leave you a phone number. If the four of them show up, you can contact us. We will come to help you as long as we are free. The conditions for helping you are the same as before."
Boss Niu was not satisfied with this and said, "But if they come when you are not here, can you get here in time?"
"You can rest assured about this." Gu Juan said firmly, "The four of them are proud people. If they really do that, it means they are afraid of me. Their self-esteem will not allow them to do that. Besides, even if they really come when we are not around, we can get here in time." He and Xi Lang can now fly on swords. It only takes ten minutes at most to fly from the imperial capital to Tengchong.
"How can you prove this?" a pot-bellied boss asked in disbelief.
Gu Juan glanced at him calmly and said, "We don't need to prove it to you. Believe it or not is up to you. Our deal is that we help you once, and you allow us to choose a piece of raw material for free. It's that simple."
Too conceited! This is what almost everyone thinks.
Boss Niu, however, had a different perspective. Gu Juan's confidence proved his ability. Even if they couldn't reach an agreement with Gu Juan and Xi Lang, they would still be helpless if Ye Yinze and the other three came back, and they might even face even more severe retaliation. In other words, cooperating with Gu Juan and Xi Lang was their only hope.
People who can do big business are basically not stupid. After thinking about it for a while, everyone figured it out. Although they were still a little dissatisfied, they could only agree with Gu Juan and Xi Lang's proposal.
Boss Niu inquired, "Shall we draw up a contract now?"
Gu Juan smiled and said, "No need. Polang and I want the raw jade for free, so as soon as they show up, we will definitely come. You don't have to worry about us not fulfilling the agreement. We are not afraid of you going back on your word either. With Polang and I's abilities, it won't be difficult for us to teach unarmed people like you a lesson."
Everyone shuddered and couldn't help but smile bitterly.
That’s settled.
The bosses invited Gu Juan and Xi Lang to have dinner, and the two did not refuse and had dinner at Zhenxiu Pavilion.
It wasn't even five o'clock when we finished eating.
Gu Juan and Xi Lang changed back to their true identities, returned to the store where they had selected the raw materials before, and bought all of them.
Back at the hotel, Gu Juan couldn't wait to tell Xi Lang, "Old man, my realm has loosened. I'll be able to break through in a while!"
"I see." Xi Lang unexpectedly picked him up and carried him sideways, placing him on the sofa and hugging him. "Finally, this trip wasn't in vain."
"What about you?" Gu Juan asked.
Xi Lang shook his head. "Today I personally experienced the superiority of the 'Record of the Slaughtering Sun'. Ye Yinze and I have the same level of cultivation, but he was vulnerable. Fighting him today wasn't even a warm-up."
Gu Juan pecked his lips and said, "If they want revenge, they will definitely find a master next time, and there will be a chance for actual combat."
"Yeah. Go take a shower?" Xi Lang stroked his buttocks suggestively.
Gu Juan didn't say anything. She lifted her right leg, sat on his lap, and looked at him with a faint smile in her eyes.
Xi Lang placed his arms on his shoulders, then wrapped his legs around his waist, supported his hips, stood up, and walked easily towards the bathroom, kissing his face as he walked...
In the middle of the night, Gu Juan was sound asleep when the tracking talisman suddenly cut off. He knew someone must have discovered the talisman and destroyed it. Since he had anticipated this, he didn't feel disappointed and burrowed into Xi Lang's arms to continue sleeping.
Xi Lang closed his eyes and kissed him on the cheek, then hugged him tightly...
After touring the scenic spots in Yunnan, Gu Juan and Xi Lang returned to the imperial capital.
Xi Cong, Luo Qingyou, and Gu Yinyin had been diligently cultivating during this period, and had all entered the middle stage of Fusion. Gu Juan and Xi Lang had a plan: once they both reached the Golden Core stage, regardless of their respective levels, they would be "driven" out to train. This was because reaching the Golden Core stage would place them among the elite, making them generally capable of providing support to Xi Cong and the others.
Two days later, Zhang Muheng called and asked them to have a small gathering.
The party was held in Zhang Muheng's own villa.
On the way to the villa, Gu Juan suddenly said to Xi Lang, "Old man, how about letting Han Lin, Zhang Muheng, and Li Ruicheng practice cultivation as well?"
Xi Lang wasn't surprised. "Of course. Our current strength is still a little weak. But why did you choose to bring this up today?"
Aside from the rebirth, Gu Juan never hid anything from his old man, and now he spoke frankly, "Actually, I've long considered letting Brother Han and the others practice cultivation. Brother Han, Brother Zhang, and Brother Li are all good people, but the temptation of cultivation is too great. I'm not sure if they'd be able to keep it a secret from their families and friends once they learned of such a good opportunity, or even if they'd maintain their original intentions. So, my plan is to wait until my eldest brother, sister-in-law, and Yin Yin have reached a certain level of cultivation before taking them on. That way, any member of our family will have a higher cultivation level than them, and if anything "happens" to them in the future, we'll be able to cope. Will you blame me for speculating so maliciously about them?" He felt a little uneasy. He was well aware of the relationship between Xi Lang, Han Lin, and the other two.
Xi Lang had not expected his lover to be so far-sighted and thoughtful. He was so heartbroken that he could not blame her at all. He stopped the car by the roadside, hugged his lover tightly, and kissed her again and again.
"I only blame myself for not noticing your feelings sooner and not helping you share your burden. Juanbao, you're not wrong to think this way. Anyone would prioritize family over brothers when faced with important matters; it's a matter of course. Furthermore, as long as their feelings remain unchanged, we'll treat them no less favorably than we would family. As we walk together through the journey of cultivation, overcoming all obstacles, our bond will deepen, and we may even transform from brothers into family."
After hearing what he said, Gu Juan's shame subsided and he said seriously, "Yes, as long as their hearts remain unchanged, we will treat them no worse than our family."
“Beep beep—”
A car horn blared from behind.
Gu Juan looked back and saw Han Lin waving at them with a wicked smile.
"You two, aren't you? It's almost time for our appointment, and you still want to have sex in the car?"
Gu Juan lay on Xi Lang and stuck his head out of the car window. "Brother Han, why do I find that you are becoming more and more rude? Have you not released your emotions in a long time? There are many beautiful women in the old man's company. Do you want him to help you find a girlfriend?"
Han Lin raised his hands. "Little Gu's verbal skills have improved recently. Xi Lang, congratulations on your successful training."
Xi Lang calmly replied, "Don't you know that the more you tease us, the more it shows that you are envious and jealous?"
Han Lin hung his head, expressing his frustration and speechlessness.
"Let's go." Xi Lang started the car.
It was just past ten o'clock when we arrived at the villa. The warm sunshine shining on our bodies drove away some of the chill.
Zhang Muheng and a beautiful girl were talking in the yard, head to head. The tenderness on Zhang Muheng's face was so tender that it could probably squeeze water out of it.
"Hey, hey." Han Lin also saw it, quickened his pace, and greeted loudly, "Mu Heng!"
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