Upon hearing this, Xia Zhiying looked at Xu Jinhuan curiously, "Master, what idea are you talking about?"
Xu Jinhuan waved to Xia Zhiying and Xie Datou, and explained after they approached.
“My tactic is called using their own methods against them. Zhiying, I remember you once said that although that house is called Fu Mansion, it was bought in your name.”
Xia Zhiying nodded. "Yes, at that time I happened to have a new identity and enough money, so I bought the house in Xia Junchen's name."
Xu Jinhuan smiled and continued, "That's easy then. Just transform back into Xia Junchen's appearance, take the house deed, and go buy and sell the shops in the house at a low price."
The Fu family father and son have already offended the Ghost Market. If they become homeless and reduced to beggars, it will be a fitting punishment.
Xia Zhiying suddenly tapped her head and sighed.
"Why didn't I think of that sooner? This way, it can teach that father and son a lesson, and maybe they can live in peace in the future. It's not a bad thing."
Finally, she bowed to Xu Jinghuan again, her face full of gratitude, and said, "Thank you, mistress. I will take the house deed to the old woman who sells the house first thing tomorrow morning."
Xu Jinhuan waved his hand dismissively, "Since you have already acknowledged me as your master, I will naturally consider your needs more. There's no need to be so polite."
Finally, she glanced at the two people in front of her and said, "There's still a little loose end to the matter of the Qilin God. I'll have to go out again in a bit. If you have nothing else to do, you can go back to sleep."
Xie Datou and Xia Zhiying exchanged a glance upon hearing this, a hint of regret flashing in their eyes.
This time, only the two of them accompanied Xu Jinhuan on this mission. They thought they could accomplish something big, but they only scratched the surface. The real work still depends on the boss. This must not happen again next time!
Xu Jinhuan had no idea that her two subordinates were now eager to prove themselves and become her true allies.
After speaking with the two men, she left the rented courtyard.
In a dark, deserted corner, Xu Jinhuan skillfully used his invisibility ability to conceal himself before heading to the Ghost Market.
At this moment, Master Lin had just returned from the government office.
He was quite pleased with himself and ordered his servants to fetch his fine wine from the cellar. After the servants returned to the room with the wine jars,
He couldn't wait to pour himself a sip of the fine vintage wine, and after finishing it, he let out a "hiss" to express his praise for the wine.
"That feels great! Today I finally got to fight Zhou the richest man. From now on, it's finally my turn, Third Master Lin, to rule this ghost market."
That sip of wine seemed to wash away the pent-up frustration that had been building up in Master Lin's chest over the years. With a ruddy complexion, he addressed his servants.
"Go find the most capable bricklayer in our Tongqiao community and start building the Earth God Temple tomorrow."
"Yes, Third Master, I'll go right away."
After the servants left the room, Third Master Lin sat down on the floor, picked up the fine Shaoxing wine, and poured it directly into his mouth.
"Awesome!"
Xu Jinhuan walked in just as she witnessed Third Master Lin drinking. She asked with a smile, "Is it really that enjoyable?"
"Of course... Earth God? You've arrived! Please, please take a seat!"
Third Master Lin replied subconsciously, then looked at the empty room where he was all alone. He immediately realized what was happening and pointed with surprise at the main seat not far away.
Xu Jinhuan glanced speechlessly at the wine on his face and the wine stains on his clothes. "Go out and wash your face to refresh yourself, and change your clothes while you're at it. I have something to say to you."
"Yes, whatever you say, I'll go right away, please wait a moment."
Master Lin already held the Earth God in awe, and after witnessing the power of the deity tonight, he became even more respectful towards the Earth God.
At this moment, upon hearing the Earth God speak, he immediately bowed and responded with a beaming smile.
As if afraid that the local earth god was getting too impatient, Master Lin quickly strode in after only the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.
"Lord Earth God, I'm back. What are your orders?"
Xu Jinhuan asked, "Have you arrested all those henchmen who helped create the false god at the lantern festival?"
Master Lin immediately replied, "Reporting to the Earth God, they have all been captured. I will have someone bring them up right away."
Before Master Lin could give the order, a voice was heard from outside the door.
"Something terrible has happened, Third Master! Something terrible has happened!" a guard shouted as he ran towards them.
Upon hearing this, Third Master Lin frowned. "What's wrong? Your Third Master is perfectly fine. I can drink a whole jar of wine in one sitting."
The guard wiped the sweat from his face and said anxiously, "One of the people you ordered to watch over has suddenly died."
"What?"
"Say it again!" Third Master Lin said incredulously.
Helpless, the guard could only repeat, "Everyone else is still unconscious, but that Qilin Protector has quietly woken up again and, taking advantage of our inattention, committed suicide by poison."
Upon hearing this, Master Lin almost choked on his own breath. What... what should he do?
He was just confidently replying to the Earth God, but what happened next was that his subordinates slapped him in the face as soon as he finished speaking.
With subordinates like this, can the local earth god still trust him to assign tasks in the future?
At this moment, Xu Jinhuan glanced helplessly at Lin Sanye, who was secretly wiping his sweat, and thought to himself, "No wonder you've always been overshadowed by Zhou the Richest Man."
With all those good-for-nothings under your command, she only kept an eye on them for a short while, and they've already made such a huge mess.
Fortunately, Zhou, the richest man, wasn't angered to death by Third Master Lin, otherwise she would have had one less person to question.
During her investigation, she discovered that the Qilin Divine Envoy was merely the nominal ruler, and the one who truly gave the orders was the young man known as the Qilin Protector.
Only the Qilin Protector and Zhou, the richest man, knew the identity of the person behind it all.
"Lord Earth God, I apologize for my poor performance in this matter and ask for your punishment."
Although Master Lin disliked his subordinates for their incompetence, he wasn't the type to push them into trouble. Therefore, he very much like a leader apologized to the local earth god.
Xu Jinhuan still needed Master Lin at the moment, so he didn't punish him directly, but instead said...
"Considering that this is your first offense, I will not punish you this time. However, if there is a next time, I will punish you for this offense as well."
Furthermore, you must make amends by interrogating those people separately to see if anyone knows who is behind it all or anything else.”
Upon hearing this, Third Master Lin's face lit up with excitement, and he immediately assured him, "Thank you for your magnanimity, Earth God. I will definitely find out the truth!"
After saying that, Third Master Lin led the guard out.
Xu Jinhuan did not linger in the ghost market, but instead went to Zhou the richest man's mansion.
On stage today, she discovered that the richest man this week knew far more than the Qilin Divine Envoy.
Xu Jinhuan planned to first visit the Zhou residence to see how much wealth the richest man in Zhou had accumulated over the years, and then go to question him.
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