The years when I explored the fairyland.

Chapter 2: Threats, Eating the Whole Family

"Want a bill?"

Chu Zhou showed a puzzled look on his face, but when he looked at Shopkeeper Li, he seemed to have some understanding.

In the original body's memory, I always felt that Taoist Xuan Zhen was a liar, and there was a reason for that.

At least, in the four or five years that he had followed Taoist Xuan Zhen, he had never seen any so-called ghosts or evil spirits.

Regardless of whether it is a ritual for a dead person, or believers coming here to pray to gods or ask for divination, most of them are fooled by using rhetoric.

Even though Taoist Xuanzhen always said that he had not opened his third eye and had not seen ghosts, people always had some doubts about things they had never seen.

However, Taoist Xuanzhen has been so successful, able to build the Xuanzhen Temple on his own, and convince so many smart people, so he must have some ability.

Regardless of other things, he is an expert in medicine.

Whenever a patient came here, he would mix the talisman water with the prescription and treat them together, which often produced miraculous effects.

As to whether it is the effect of the talisman water or the effect of the herbs, it is really hard to say.

Anyway, Chu Zhou, the eldest disciple, didn’t understand it!
Since herbs are needed, there are naturally suppliers. Zhan’s Pharmacy is one of them, and it generally provides finished medicinal materials for Xuanzhen Temple.

At the beginning of the cooperation, of course, the payment was made once a day, but later, as the number of times increased and trust was established, the payment became once every three months.

Taoist Xuan Zhen still has some credibility, and there has never been any problem with him before.

But the problem is that Taoist Xuan Zhen is dead now...

Chu Zhou's thoughts raced, and his eyes became fierce. "I wonder what accounts Xuanzhen Temple and your Sihai Gang need to settle?"

"Of course we don't have it, but Zhan's Pharmacy does!"

The scar on Zou Wu's face trembled, as if he was smiling, but he also looked ferocious. He waved his hand and said, "Manager Li, you come and talk?"

"what?"

Shopkeeper Li was a thin old man in his fifties, cowering timidly in the shadow of a group of big men.

He met Chu Zhou's gaze and tried to evade it a little, but feeling the hostility around him, he had no choice but to take a step forward: "Master Chu, Zhan's Pharmacy has been owned by the Sihai Gang.
Therefore, Xuanzhen Temple’s outstanding debt with Zhan’s Pharmacy must be settled with the Sihai Gang.”

Zou Wu immediately said, "Did you hear that clearly? Taoist Master Chu, please settle the bill?"

After a pause, he turned to look at Shopkeeper Li and asked, "How much is it exactly?"

"A total of thirty taels of silver and six hundred and fifty big coins!"

"That's the calculation method of your pharmacy. When my Sihai Gang lends money to others, we always give out nine and return thirteen.

The total is thirty taels and six hundred and fifty coins. After calculation, it must be, it must be..."

Zou Wu was obviously not good at counting. He was stuck for a long time but still couldn't figure out the number. Fortunately, a little brother beside him was smart. He waved his hand, twisted the neck of Shopkeeper Li, and asked, "How much is it?"

"Three, thirty-nine taels of silver and eight hundred and forty-five coins!"

"Yes, that's the number!"

Zou Wu glanced at the younger brother, gave him an appreciative look, and when he turned around again, he was already in front of Chu Zhou.

He looked down at me with a teasing look in his eyes: "Master Chu, it is only natural to pay back a debt, so don't delay!"

"You are robbing me in broad daylight!"

A childish voice sounded, and it was two little Taoist children who came out from the back hall. One of them shouted in a slightly childish voice, "Manager Li, how many medicine shops were willing to cooperate with my Xuanzhen Temple?
If the owner of your Zhanji Pharmacy hadn't come several times, given you discounts, and was willing to pay on credit, do you think my Xuanzhen Temple would have chosen you?"

The person who spoke was called 'Yi Huai', the young Taoist priest who knocked his forehead on the ground. Although he was young, he had a bad temper.

To be precise, he is a typical example of a bully who only bullies the weak and fears the strong.

When facing others, he was extremely afraid of the Taoist master Xuan Zhen, fearing that he would be thrown away or abandoned by him. But when facing others, he acted arrogantly and had a very loud voice.

Behind him followed another young Taoist priest named Xu Cheng. He was taller and quite intelligent, but a bit cowardly.

The sight of this group of big men standing there had frightened him so much that he could only hide behind his junior fellow apprentice.

That’s right, it’s my junior brother!
In fact, he and Yi Huai started school together and are the same age, but Yi Huai is younger, so he became the junior brother, while he became the senior brother.

Including the eldest senior brother Chu Zhou, that’s all the disciples of Taoist Xuan Zhen.

Yi Huai's loud rebuke did have some effect. At least, Shopkeeper Li seemed quite ashamed. He said, "I am just a shopkeeper. My words don't count. They don't count!
Zhan's Pharmacy has been given to the Four Seas Gang by Mr. Zhan, but I can't do anything about it."

"Why are you talking so much nonsense!"

Zou Wu interrupted sharply, ignoring the two little Taoist boys, staring at Chu Zhou intently, and said, "Little Taoist priest, so what if I robbed you openly?

You have a legitimate reason. Even if you file a lawsuit in the county government, you can't deny the money!"

After a pause, he said earnestly: "Master Xuanzhen is gone, and you three little guys can't keep this foundation. Exchange some money as soon as possible, and have some extra money in your hands!"

Chu Zhou had completely calmed down. He took a step back and said, "Can you talk to me from a distance? Your breath is so bad!"

"you……"

Chu Zhou took a few steps back before saying, "Where's the bill? My Xuanzhen Temple will certainly not deny it, but you don't have the qualifications to rob me!"

Having said this, he looked at Shopkeeper Li and asked, "At the beginning, the rules were set. My master signed a business contract with your boss, and it was also certified at the government office.

The payment is made in March, there is no interest, it is all written clearly in black and white.

I remember that Manager Li was there at that time?"

"Ah, yes, yes!" "So, isn't it too early to come and collect the debt now?"

Chu Zhou said this to Zou Wu. He didn't look that fierce, but his words were also justified: "If I remember correctly, it ends in March, and there is still about a month and a half left.

And the accounting is not something you can just say. I have to do a careful calculation to make sure it’s correct.”

"This isn't something you can just bring a bunch of people here and make some noise and then resolve."

After a pause, Chu Zhou continued, "Of course, if you feel it is inappropriate, then we can go to the county magistrate and take a look at the signed contract to see if what you say is true."

"you……"

Zou Wu's face changed. He looked at Chu Zhou not far away. He didn't see any panic in him, only calmness and confidence.

After a pause, he said, "I heard before that Taoist Master Chu had his head smashed by a ghost, which frightened him so much that he became stupid and dumb.

Seeing it today, it really doesn't live up to its name!"

Chu Zhou did not hide it: "I was indeed in a state of chaos in the past few days, but with the protection of my mentor, I am now almost fully recovered."

After a pause, he took a few steps forward, got closer, and whispered, "I know you are a pathfinder for some people, and I also know that my master died, and some people find Xuanzhen Temple annoying.

But you should have heard something.”

"what?"

"The rafters that stick out first will rot first!!!"

Chu Zhou moved closer and spoke in a lower voice, "I will pay you back, but please don't push me too hard, Master Zou Wu.

Otherwise, Xuanzhen Temple might not exist anymore, Sihai Gang might still be there, but it’s hard to say about Master Zou Wu!”

“After all, even though my master is dead, after so many years of operation, there is still a lot of incense left.

I just wonder if there is anyone willing to accept this favor and take over the Xuanzhen Temple legitimately?"

"You kid..."

Turning his head suddenly, Zou Wu looked at Chu Zhou's young face, and his facial muscles couldn't help but twitch a few times.

He really didn't expect that this boy, who usually looked timid and was ordered around by Taoist Xuanzhen, would actually have such a character.

Without waiting for Zou Wu to say anything, Chu Zhou took a few steps back, distanced himself, and said with a smile, "In that case, Master Zou Wu, we have it settled.

Once the accounts are settled and the deadline comes, I will pay you exactly what you want, how do you do that?"

This is a step down.

Zou Wu looked at Chu Zhou deeply, hesitated for a moment, and said with a smile: "That would be the best.

It’s late at night, I won’t bother you anymore, bye!”

As he said this, he bowed, turned around and left without waiting for others to react.

However, as he approached the gate, his voice rang out: "I'm leaving, but there will be others coming. I just hope that next time, the young Taoist priest can still convince them!"

After he finished speaking, he disappeared into the darkness without further hesitation.

The big men he brought with him were a little confused, but they reacted quickly and followed one by one. In a short while, they were all gone.

The old servant Dong Bo who was guarding the gate was smart this time. When he saw a group of people filing out, he closed the gate almost without hesitation.

A big door separated the inside and the outside, and seemed to also separate this farce.

Outside the door, a group of people had lit torches to illuminate the way.

The clever little brother came up to Zou Wu and asked curiously, "Master Wu, are we going back like this?"

Zou Wu turned his head, glanced at him and said, "Who stepped on the plate during the day? Drag him out and beat him up when we get back.

Damn it, this little Taoist priest actually called someone a fool?

If he is a fool, then I think all of you are brainless!"

The younger brother couldn't even lift his head after being scolded, but he still said, "Fifth Master, if we go back like this, won't it be hard to explain to Master Zhan?"

"Explanation? What explanation should I give him?"

Zou Wu turned around and looked at Xuanzhen Temple. His expression became more solemn in the dark night. "I just took over a medicine shop. At worst, I can just give it up!"

"Go, don't look back!"

As they said this, they left quickly.

The sky was getting darker and darker, and even the carefully selected men couldn't help but quicken their pace.

At the same time, inside the hall, Chu Zhou stood there for a long time without moving, only his eyes changed and his expression changed from gloomy to bright.

After a long time, Xu Cheng and Yi Huai came up to him. The third brother Yi Huai wanted to speak, but seeing Chu Zhou's expression, he was a little scared and didn't dare to speak.

The second oldest, Xu Cheng, asked, "Big Brother, what on earth is going on?"

Chu Zhou did not answer immediately, but paused for a long time before he lowered his head slightly, looked at his two younger brothers, and uttered a few words:

"They are trying to wipe out the entire family!"

　It is tentatively planned to update twice a day, around 6pm!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)