Chapter 292: Five Ghosts Bring Wealth
Looking at the two people in front of her singing the same tune, Zhong Nianyao smiled slightly and continued, "Then you're wrong. I don't think you're dishonest, nor am I trying to make fun of you, but I really can't help you. So, there's no need for you to sing the same tune here."
She had eyes and could tell that the two were playing a double game. If the old man really wanted to stop Steward Wang from saying those things, he should have spoken up at the beginning, instead of waiting until the other party had finished speaking and then pretending to be innocent.
As soon as Zhong Nianyao said this, the old man was stunned. His expression became a little unnatural, but after all, he had experienced many storms, so he quickly calmed down. He looked at Zhong Nianyao and said, "Master, it is said that saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. Since you can see what I want, you can definitely help me."
"As long as you can save me, I will never treat you unfairly."
Even a master needs to eat. Money can be very tempting. Since the other party has set up a stall here, he must be asking for something.
"Because I can see it, that's why I say I can't help!" Zhong Nianyao spread her hands, "I'm just a fortune teller, not the King of Hell. I can't save a dying person."
The old man's face suddenly darkened, but if you looked closely, you could still see a hint of fear in it.
Zhong Nianyao glanced at the old man and continued, "This world is very fair. Once you make a deal, you must abide by it. Since you are already engaged, how can you still expect the other party to let you go?"
"We've always kept our promises, and this wasn't a deal I made with them." The old man was a little anxious. "I shouldn't have ended up like this. You know nothing at all, so what gives you the right to say that?"
"The Five Ghosts Bring Wealth Technique." Zhong Nianyao said calmly, "The one who used this technique wasn't you, but your grandfather. Your grandfather was born in poverty and should have lived a mediocre life, but he met a master who taught him the Five Ghosts Bring Wealth Technique."
"It was this Five Ghosts Fortune-Bringing Technique that made your family prosperous. Later, by your generation, it became a well-known wealthy family in the imperial capital."
The Five Ghosts Fortune-Bringing Technique utilizes the help of the five ghosts: the Wealth Ghost, the Official Ghost, the Salary Ghost, the Guest Ghost, and the Wife Ghost, to gather fortune and thus gain wealth in the shortest possible time.
Of course, this wealth isn't free. After the Five Ghosts bring wealth, the beneficiary must use a portion of the proceeds to do good deeds and accumulate virtue. This is akin to a collaboration between the Five Ghosts: the Five Ghosts help humans boost their fortunes, and humans help the Five Ghosts accumulate merit and virtue, leading to an early reincarnation.
This is essentially a fair trade, with everyone getting what they need. However, if humans violate their vows and cease to do good deeds, the Five Ghosts will lose their merit and virtue, and a backlash will ensue. Not only will all the wealth brought in be lost, but the Five Ghosts will also retaliate.
The person in front of him had obviously broken his promise with the Five Ghosts and was now being retaliated against by them.
"Master, you must help me."
After hearing Zhong Nianyao's words, the old man suddenly became excited. "Over the years, I have been doing good deeds and accumulating virtue! But why did I still suffer backlash?"
He felt it was unfair. He had been doing good things, so why was he being retaliated against? Lately, his family's business had been plagued by accidents, resulting in significant financial losses. Most importantly, his family members had been experiencing health problems, especially him. Last month, during a checkup, he was diagnosed with cancer, and was given less than six months to live.
He consulted many masters, but none of them could explain the cause. Some, after realizing it was the revenge of the Five Ghosts, shook their heads and sighed, then left.
He had no other options. After hearing that a young but extremely skilled master had emerged from Tongtian Bridge, he came here today with the idea of giving it a try.
Originally, he was skeptical about this young girl, but now she guessed his family's problems just by looking at his face. She must be really capable.
Since the other party can see it at a glance, there must be a way to help him.
"You did do some good things, but they weren't done out of your own will. You were forced to do so." Zhong Nianyao shook her head. "Also, although you did some good things, you also did a lot of bad things. Also, your family members abused their power to bully others and did a lot of things that damaged their virtue."
"As one thing grows, another loses. You've done more evil than good, so how can you possibly accumulate any merit? If the Five Ghosts don't get the reward they desire, won't it backfire?"
Zhong Nianyao's words directly exposed the old man's mask, and the old man's face was full of embarrassment.
"Little girl, don't speak so harshly. You know nothing at all. What right do you have to slander me here... Um... Um..."
Butler Wang was originally indignant and wanted to clear his master's name, but when he was halfway through, he suddenly found that his throat could not utter any words. He widened his eyes, and his eyes were filled with fear. When he looked at Zhong Nian Yao, he was even more afraid.
He didn't know what was wrong with him, but he always felt that this was Zhong Nianyao's handiwork. He was no longer in the mood to care about his master's affairs. He just wanted to know if he would be unable to speak in the future. He really didn't want to become mute!
"Since you can't speak properly, then just be quiet for a while!" Zhong Nianyao glanced at Butler Wang and said calmly, "Don't worry, you won't be able to speak for just one day. However, you've committed a lot of bad things with your mouth! If you don't pay attention and really become mute in the future, it will be too late to regret it."
Hearing that he would not become mute, Butler Wang breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time he felt a fear of Zhong Nianyao's methods.
After witnessing Zhong Nianyao's methods, the old man's eyes lit up, and he spoke anxiously, "Master, please help me! I promise you, as long as I get through this difficult time, I will do more good deeds in the future, and I will also restrain my family and never let them bully others. Please help me this time."
"What's the point of you promising me?" Zhong Nianyao felt a little speechless. "You didn't make a deal with me. You broke your oath and it has nothing to do with me. In this case, you'd better tell the five ghosts! If they are willing to forgive you, then you will be fine."
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