Lin Shufang's hometown is also a major producer of Torreya grandis, but it can only be grown in villages located deep in the mountains. The reason why Torreya grandis is so expensive is not only because of its delicious taste and medicinal effects, but also because it has extremely high requirements for its growing environment.
In order to stop importing Torreya grandis at high prices, China secretly bought a lot of Torreya grandis seedlings to plant in China, but they have not been able to grow them successfully because the geographical conditions are not suitable. They can only import them from China at high prices.
Mrs. Zou's expression shifted slightly. She hadn't been back to her hometown for decades. This time, she had come all this way and wanted to visit her hometown and buy some torreya nuts to take back to Hong Kong. Her parents, siblings, and many fellow villagers missed her dearly!
Zou Hanqiu saw through her thoughts and said considerately, "Once I'm done with this busy period, I'll go back to our hometown with you. The hometown in your father-in-law's painting is so beautiful, I want to take lots of beautiful pictures."
Mrs. Zou smiled happily, her face full of bliss, though her complexion was somewhat pale and her brows held a hint of sorrow.
After lunch, Lu Mo rushed over; he too was going to the Great Buddha Temple.
They arrived at the Great Buddha Temple ahead of time, visited the main hall for a while, and went to the backyard around 3 p.m., where Master Daoyi was already waiting, along with the young novice monk they had met before.
Mr. and Mrs. Zou greeted each other with great respect, but it was clear that they were very nervous, their fists clenching unconsciously.
Master Daoyi scrutinized them carefully, and after a long while, he allowed Zou Hanqiu to extend his hand. The master grasped his hand, closed his eyes, and after a while, he opened his eyes, looking somewhat surprised.
“You are indeed under a curse, but you have done good deeds in your previous ten or so lives, which has eliminated a lot of your karmic obstacles. It shouldn’t be affecting your child,” the master said in a deep voice.
Zou Hanqiu's expression changed. "Please tell me, Master, why did my child have this accident? I'll do anything you ask."
Mrs. Zou also knelt down and begged sincerely.
As long as she can have a lovely and healthy baby, she would be willing to shorten her life by ten years.
Ye Qingqing frowned. If the curse wasn't working, what about Zou Hanqiu's child?
Master Daoyi glanced at Zou Hanqiu's neck and said, "Let me see your necklace."
Zou Hanqiu hurriedly took it out and handed it to the master with both hands, feeling very uneasy.
Master Daoyi knew what had happened as soon as he took the necklace. His expression turned solemn. It was another sin committed by a scoundrel of Buddhism.
"Was this necklace rescued from a temple?"
Zou Hanqiu nodded vigorously, "Yes, ten years ago I kept dreaming of the same woman in ancient costume. She sneered at me in the dream, which seriously affected my life and work. I went to T country through a friend's introduction. This was given to me by the high monk Baihu Master in T country. After wearing it, I really stopped having nightmares."
Ye Qingqing's heart pounded violently. Forgetting all etiquette, she exclaimed, "Master White Tiger? Is he a fellow disciple of Master White Dragon, the National Preceptor of Country T?"
"Yes, many celebrities in Hong Kong have connections with Master Baihu. I've heard he's quite effective. Xiao Ye, you know him too?"
Ye Qingqing shook her head, "I don't know Master Baihu, but I've dealt with his senior brother, National Preceptor Bailong, and..."
She paused for a moment, then said, "The White Tiger Mage is a bad person. He will do anything to make a profit. I think there might be something wrong with this necklace."
Sweat beaded on Zou Hanqiu's forehead, and his face turned pale. Could it be that he killed his own child?
Master Daoyi agreed, saying, "What Benefactor Ye said is correct. This necklace is an evil object. I have heard of that White Tiger Master Lao Ne. He is indeed morally flawed. Benefactor Zou, the reason your child died was because of this necklace."
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