The middle-aged man's body was thrown into the vast sea. Before his death, he went through the punishment of Lingchi under the Holy Spirit, which made him worthy of his status.
"This devil has done many evil things, and now he has received the punishment he deserves. Xiao Xu, how about we go have a drink?" Master Dinghu laughed.
"Well... we'll wait until Uncle Jiu and the others finish their work, and we won't go home until we get drunk," Xu Ping said.
"good!"
Master Dinghu laughed and responded.
Zhang Fengyi was still immersed in inexplicable emotions and sighed: "Such a powerful demon, I never expected that he would die at this deserted dock."
Xu Ping chuckled and said: "Daozhang Zhang, what do you mean, do you still have to choose a geomantic treasure land for him?"
Zhang Fengyi was startled for a moment, then smiled bitterly and said: "Pindao just feels that no matter how powerful a person is, he will end up like this in the end, and he feels a little sad in his heart."
"but……"
With gratitude in his eyes, he said sincerely: "If it hadn't been for Taoist friend Xu this time, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to keep my reputation for good."
When Master Dinghu heard what he said, he scolded him directly: "You are the only one who has ever been famous. If Xiao Xu hadn't been here, I would have wanted to slap you."
Zhang Fengyi did not dare to say anything to him, he just shook his head and smiled bitterly, still feeling guilty for having mistakenly trusted others and attacked Master Dinghu before.
Xu Ping looked at the vast sea that was gradually calming down at night, and turned to ask the two of them: "Two Taoist priests, what are your plans next?"
"It's time to go back after finishing the matters at Fahua Temple." Master Dinghu was still thinking about returning to the mountain and practicing the magic of collecting things.
"I'm going back to Longhu Mountain. Only when I came down the mountain this time did I realize that my cultivation level was not enough." Zhang Fengyi shook his head, feeling extremely dissatisfied with his recent performance.
Xu Ping couldn't help but think that it seemed like it was time for him to go back to Renjia Town.
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Ten days later.
On the Longchuan River, Xu Ping stood on the bow of the boat, looking at the blue waves and facing the breeze, feeling relaxed and happy.
It has been half a year since he left Renjia Town. Xu Ping has received quite a lot of goods along the way.
When I go back this time, the first thing I want to do is see how the business in my shop is doing now.
Since going to Hong Kong Island, Xu Ping has not been in contact with Shopkeeper Li, so he really doesn’t know much about the coffin shop’s business.
Before leaving Hong Kong Island, he learned that the first batch of coffins had been successfully transported overseas with Karl's help.
And in order to cater to the overseas market, the style of the coffin is also very particular, that is, the kind that is narrow on both sides and wide in the middle, with carved patterns such as crosses and heavenly masters.
"Xiao Xu, what are your plans to go back this time?" Uncle Jiu walked from the deck, followed by Gu Nianhua.
"Brother Xu, why didn't you go when Master invited you to Maoshan?"
Gu Nianhua also asked softly, he was afraid that Xu Ping still had some grudge against Maoshan.
This time I returned to Renjia Town and went with Uncle Jiu and his apprentice.
Uncle Jiu had been away from home for many days, and he was extremely worried. He was thinking about his two apprentices at home, and he was also thinking about his own village.
But don’t let those two apprentices dismantle you!
And Gu Nianhua unconsciously regarded Renjia Town as her destination.
Xu Ping smiled and said: "It's not a big deal. I also want to rest when I come back this time."
After that, he said to Gu Nianhua: "Master Dinghu wants to invite me to help him understand the method of collecting things. I have already told him my experience. Whether it succeeds or not is beyond my control."
Gu Nianhua smiled sweetly: "That's it."
Xu Ping has a good relationship with Uncle Jiu, and now, he has a good relationship with his master. When she thinks of this, Gu Nianhua beams with joy and the corners of her mouth can't help turning up.
Uncle Jiu nodded and looked at the horizon, "Xiao Xu, after I return to Renjia Town this time, I don't plan to travel again."
Xu Ping frowned: "Why?"
Uncle Jiu was silent for a moment and said: "When I returned to Maoshan this time, the master made a divination for me, saying that if I don't go out within three years, I can enjoy my old age in peace."
When it comes to the word death, no one can be calm after all.
Hearing what Uncle Jiu said, Xu Ping was a little shocked and looked over quickly.
His eyes shimmered, as if he could see through everything. This was a magical power brought about by Feng Shui after his Taoism had been improved, called the Eye of the Heart.
Observing Uncle Jiu with the inner eye, one can see that his half-white hair turned into silver threads in an instant, and then fell away one after another.
The flesh and blood slowly melted away, and in just three breaths, it turned into a skeleton with empty eye sockets, very close at hand.
Xu Ping suddenly came back to his senses and found that Uncle Jiu was looking at him with a smile on his face, a friendly look on his face, which was in sharp contrast to the terrifying scene just now.
Uncle Jiu knew what Xu Ping was capable of, so he looked at him quietly.
"call……"
Xu Ping exhaled a heavy breath and said, "Uncle Jiu, your Maoshan headmaster is right. You must not travel far away these days."
Uncle Jiu smiled and replied: "It depends on God's will."
The ship docked at the newly built pier outside Renjia Town. Xu Ping stepped off the ship. The first thing he saw was the rows of coffins placed under the awning.
The dock was in full swing. Xu Ping was very happy to see it. It seemed that he had already taken the first step in selling coffins to the world as he had said.
"Huh?"
"Boss Xu, are you back?"
Xu Pingzheng and Uncle Jiu were talking and laughing when they heard someone shouting.
I saw not far away, Shopkeeper Li ran over quickly, shook the sweat from his forehead, and said: "Boss Xu, have you just arrived? That's great. I just have something to tell you."
Uncle Jiu saw this and said: "Xiao Xu, come to Yizhuang tonight, let's get drunk and then rest."
Xu Ping nodded in agreement, watched the two of them leave, and then turned to look at Boss Li, "Shopkeeper Li, I just came back, why don't you let me take a break?"
Shopkeeper Li looked helpless and anxious, "Even if you don't come back, Boss Xu, I will send people to the provincial capital to look for you."
"Something big happened..."
Xu Ping asked: "Don't panic, what is going on?"
"I received the news this morning that Mr. Karl died abroad. The person who is currently cooperating with us said that he would terminate the cooperation!"
…
Hsu Kee Trading Company.
Xu Ping looked around curiously and said with satisfaction: "Not bad, I'm very satisfied."
The coffin shop was upgraded and renovated, and now it has become a business. The decoration was constructed according to the drawings left by Xu Ping.
A three-story blue brick building.
The first floor is a whole space, where various coffins are placed in categories for customers who come to purchase to get close contact.
A house may only be lived in for a few decades, but a coffin is not that good.
The service salesperson stood aside and introduced the features of the coffin.
This is a large-scale shopping mall, not only retail, but also a wholesale business.
The second floor is much more elegant and sells derivative products.
Yellow paper incense candles are essential, and there is a sand table in the center, specially designed to create a high-end yin house.
Hearing Xu Ping's praise, shopkeeper Li didn't dare to take credit, so he leaned forward and whispered: "Miss Yang also helped in this."
"Miss Yang? Are they the two sisters who run a rice roll shop?" Xu Ping asked doubtfully.
Shopkeeper Li nodded: "It's them. Originally, the neighbors felt unlucky when the coffin shop expanded its business. There were many obstacles, but they were the first to come forward and lobby the neighbors."
Xu Ping pondered for a moment and said: "It's just lobbying, it shouldn't work."
Shopkeeper Li said: "That's natural, but after they spoke up and went to work in our factory first, and then Mr. Wencai and Mr. Qiu Sheng from Yizhuang ensured that there would be no problem, the grievances of the neighbors were relieved.
.”
"Of course, the most important thing is that when other people see that the two Miss Yangs have made money, they are willing to work in the factory, so that our business can continue to operate."
Xu Ping listened to what he said slowly, and then he realized that the whole process of establishing a trading company was not that easy and simple.
I am really a hands-off shopkeeper...
"But now...the factory's production capacity has increased, but overseas orders have dropped significantly. The main reason is to redevelop trade routes, which is really difficult."
Listening to shopkeeper Li talking about the current difficulties, Xu Ping thought for a moment and said, "Don't worry, it's just a minor matter."
"Little things?"
Shopkeeper Li didn't dare to talk nonsense and asked: "Does Boss Xu have a way?"
The most critical thing at the moment is to re-develop trade routes. This is not an easy task. The stalls in the provincial capital have been established through the cooperation with Baitong Trading Company.
What is currently affected is mainly overseas trade routes.
Karl is dead... Who did that vampire offend and why did he die... Xu Ping thought for a while and couldn't figure it out. He could only wait for a chance to investigate in the future.
"I'm going to write a letter now and you can send it for me. After they receive the news, they will send people and ships over. You can just carry on as usual."
Xu Ping planned to contact Lianqing and the Huo family, and it would not be difficult to use Hong Kong Island as a transit point to sell the coffins overseas.
Xu Ping wrote a letter and gave it to Shopkeeper Li. Although the latter was dubious, he still obeyed the order and went out with the letter.
These are small things that can be easily solved. There are actually many problems that Xu Ping is struggling with now.
The situation in the underworld is not optimistic. Master Zhong Kui is asking me for help. If it makes sense, I must go.
Xu Ping originally planned to discuss it with Uncle Jiu and listen to his opinion, but now Xu Ping doesn't plan to say it. If after speaking out, Uncle Jiu insists on following him, wouldn't it be a disaster?
One destiny, two luck and three feng shui.
When it comes to destiny, we still need to pay attention to it.
Xu Ping went directly to the third floor of the commercial bank. The third floor was his residence. It was a large flat floor with complete furniture, including fine huanghuali.
Throwing Dahei into the authoritarian fish tank, he was so excited that he instantly turned the crystal clear water into a mess.
Lying in bed to rest, when I woke up, it was already dusk outside.
Xu Ping still remembered the agreement he made with Uncle Jiu, so he went downstairs and planned to go to Yizhuang.
"Boss Xu, the letter has been sent to you. Miss Yang came to see you just in the afternoon." Shopkeeper Li stepped forward and said.
Xu Ping was stunned for a moment and asked: "Which Miss Yang?"
Shopkeeper Li compared his height. Xu Ping suddenly understood and asked with a smile, "How are you? Is he still there?"
"I heard that you were resting, so I went back and didn't bother you." Shopkeeper Li said with a smile on his face: "But when she left, she said that the rice roll shop would be open tomorrow, so let me tell you this.
"
"Um!"
"Thanks!"
Xu Ping waved his hand, recorded this in his mind, and walked towards Yizhuang unhurriedly.
The golden afterglow on the horizon covers the mountains and forests with golden color, and the breeze blows on the face, bringing a coolness.
"Back in Renjia Town, the air feels sweet..." Xu Ping was in a good mood, wishing that at this moment, two little demons and ghosts would come out to cheer him up.
But it was obvious that Renjia Town had become a pure land at this moment. Xu Ping even deliberately wandered around the mountains and forests, but did not find anything strange.
Yizhuang looked very quiet at dusk. Xu Ping looked up at Yizhuang and couldn't help but think.
Fortunately, the house did not collapse, and Uncle Jiu was in a good mood.
The gate of Yizhuang was open, and as soon as Xu Ping entered, he saw Uncle Jiu carrying a pole, chasing two apprentices all over the yard, doing crazy damage.
"Master, please stop fighting. It's all Qiusheng's fault."
Wencai cried like a ghost and howled like a wolf while clarifying his relationship.
"You are such a talented person. When the charity village was about to be sold, you agreed."
Qiu Sheng yelled, scratching his neck, but because of this pause, he was hit hard on the buttocks.
Gu Nianhua was standing by the yard, covering the dust with her thin body. Behind her, the table was full of food and wine.
"Eh?"
"Shopkeeper Xu, you're here. Please persuade the master quickly, he's going crazy." Qiu Sheng hurriedly hid behind Xu Ping, exposed his head, and said with a flattering face.
When Uncle Jiu saw Xu Ping coming, he threw away the pole in his hand and said, "I'm so angry with these two scoundrels!"
Wencai immediately went over to pick up the pole, stuck it outside the yard and threw it away. He also stood next to Xu Ping and said, "Shopkeeper Xu, Master listens to you the most. Please tell me quickly."
Seeing that Uncle Jiu still had an angry look on his face, Xu Ping asked curiously: "You have to tell me first what happened. Also, why did you say you sold the charity village just now? It's not because you were gambling outside.
, lost money, right?”
If that's the case, then it really should be fought.
Xu Ping stood by Uncle Jiu's side without any hesitation.
"How is it possible..." Qiu Sheng shouted, looked at Uncle Jiu carefully, and then said: "We sold the charity village and invested in your Xuji Trading Company. Now we have made money and built a house outside the town.
Taoist temple, but I didn’t expect that Master wouldn’t appreciate it.”
"That's right!" Wen Cai said, "Master obviously wants to have a Taoist temple of his own, so I asked him if he is crazy."
Xu Ping was speechless!
This can be regarded as a sign of filial piety as a disciple, although it should not be done first and later.
"Ah this..."
Xu Ping glanced at Uncle Jiu, who sighed: "Well, how do you know that after selling the charity village, how will the unclaimed corpses be disposed of?"
Wencai and Qiu Sheng stopped talking now. They thought they would be praised by their master, but they didn't expect that they would be beaten with a beating.
Actually it's not bad... Xu Ping thinks it's good. Yizhuang will eventually be eliminated by the times, but he also understands that Uncle Jiu has decided not to go out in recent years. Without Yizhuang, life will be boring.
"actually……"
"You can build another charity village next to the Taoist temple. Uncle Jiu doesn't have to worry about it. I'll just pay for the repairs."