Cursed Mountains and Seas

Chapter 99 I will never let any of you go.
The time was slightly earlier than expected.

When Wang Cheng discovered that the Nine Dragons Spitting Pearls Bureau had concentrated all the scattered incense and prayers in the surrounding area and channeled them to them, he finally understood why the [Craftsman Silver] had inexplicably flashed and vibrated several times before.

It's all his fault for being too weak and unable to grasp business opportunities and where the wealth is hidden.

If it weren't for the evil spirits on the main battlefield selling off all the Japanese pirates' corpses and obtaining a large sum of money from the "Four Seas Treasures," we would have almost missed out on this huge fortune that was so close at hand.

It wasn't until the Kowloon Spitting Pearl Bureau fed him the food that he finally realized what was going on.

He immediately bought the fate of the money-grubbing evil spirit [Silver Servant - There's no silver buried here], and his bone weight increased by six qian compared to before, reaching three liang and seven qian.

"This person's fate is filled with failures in everything, with little support from brothers, and he will have to rely on himself alone. Although he may inherit some ancestral property, it comes easily but goes easily."

The fortune telling is still neither good nor bad, but it's much better than before.

His evil spirit body also gained more power.

In addition to the "Debt Collector," there is now another unique skill: the "Miser."

"He has a natural keen sense for all kinds of treasures, which makes him invincible in finding treasures. No valuable item can slip away from him."

Even the smallest needle and thread cannot escape the grasping hand of the mountain!

Combined with the "Star Gazing" method: "By observing the location of auspicious stars and the dimness of their light, one can discern the auspicious and prosperous directions of the world, as well as the flow of vital energy, thus gaining some ability to divine good and bad fortune."

There's also the rare and valuable "Qi observation".

With all three combined, valuable and worthless items were caught in one fell swoop by Wang Cheng, so much so that he wouldn't need any extra makeup to go out into the wilderness and play the role of a treasure-hunting rat.

Now that the problem of raw materials had been solved, Wang Cheng and Yan Yunxiao, the legitimate local deity, immediately set to work together, erecting an altar and filling it with blank paper money, and offering the silver coins of the craftsmen on the altar.

Since this Three Thousand Abyss Treasure was retrieved by the Zhang brothers' father, it has passed through the hands of fishing tyrants Xue Da and Wang Cheng, and this is the first time it has appeared as a "money printing machine".

Wow.
The brilliant light emitted the incense and prayers that filled the sky, transforming into ingot-shaped talismans that were imprinted on the blank paper money, and fresh, steaming incense money was produced.

Then it was stored in the treasury that came with the [Craftsman's Silver], which could only be used to store incense and religious offerings, but had almost no upper limit.

This batch of incense offerings and prayers represents the entire accumulation of prayers and prayers made by Moon Harbor, the World Trade Center, during the entire first month of the lunar calendar, under the oppression of countless evil spirits. It is an extremely large-scale offering.

[Jiangban Silver] was turned on at full power, and it was almost smoking by the end.

The polluted incense and prayer power surged toward the array eye controlled by A-Xiao, and with the surrounding dragon energy as cover, there were no high-ranking [living ghosts and gods] present.

No one discovered this unlicensed private mint, nor Wang Cheng, the self-proclaimed "Master of the Heaven and Earth Money Shop".

"Actually, the Heaven and Earth Money Shop is not the most prestigious. I know that during the Han Dynasty, there was an official position that managed the minting of coins. His greatest achievement was killing Emperor Wu's crown prince."

There are two main types of power in the world: political power and economic power. That position was a prime example of the latter, but unfortunately, it wasn't formally established as an official title or legal rank and has been passed down through generations.

Finally, looking at the more than 130,000 incense money printed, Wang Cheng and Yun Xiao's four eyes were shining with golden light.

"Money! Our money!"

How many people in the world have the opportunity to see so much money at once?
At a cost of 1000 taels of silver per 500-ton warship, that's enough to build a massive fleet of over a hundred warships, enough to dominate a bustling shipping route.

Seeing that even the ethereal Yun Xiao's eyes were shining, Wang Cheng suddenly understood why everyone said that the God of Wealth had taken over the Old Man of the Moon's business.

Clearly, money has a more real and penetrating impact than emotions.

The meaning becomes immediately clear if you simply replace the word "情" (qing, emotion) in the poem with the word "钱" (qian, money).

What is money in this world that makes people willing to die for it? The peach blossoms and flowing water are a thousand feet deep, but they cannot compare to the money Wang Lun gave me. Priceless treasures are easy to find, but a wealthy man is hard to come by.
beaver!

Although it is quite vulgar and does not conform to the mainstream values ​​of this era, it is at least a more realistic reflection of reality.

However, at this crucial juncture, Wang Cheng knew it was not the time to be stingy.

He threw away 100,000 coins in one go, even more extravagant than the secret skill of the Imperial Attendant, "The Ultimate Throw".

The fishing line formed by the nine dragons was indeed incredibly expensive.

But they really do get things done once they've taken the money!
The saying "If the Zhao state is not paid, it will be invincible if it is paid in full" applies to them as well; they are all the same.

【Guai Long Zhu】transformed into a red-maned black dragon, charging left and right in the sky, but was eventually surrounded and bound by nine fishing lines.

The chains taut, dragging him towards the Dragon Lock Well.

"Hoo Hoo Hoo"

The black dragon that the nobleman had transformed into roared repeatedly, but it was unable to break free no matter what it did.

Dragons are a naturally unique species, unlike ordinary people and things. They are born with cultivation, and upon reaching adulthood, they are already at the fifth rank or higher.

Even if the power remaining after the nine dragons merged was weakened, it was still equivalent to the peak of the fourth rank in this ley line formation.

In addition, today is the day of the Dragon Raising its Head, when the Azure Dragon appears in the sky and the dragons on the ground are at their strongest, making it the strongest time of the year for all dragon species.

Let alone a fourth-rank Dragon Blood Soul Transformation Realm cultivator, even an ordinary third-rank cultivator probably couldn't kill them.

"You audacious scoundrel, daring to offend the imperial family."

"Open the court and begin the proceedings, beg!"

With a roar from the nobleman.

"Wei~wu~"

The deafening sound of the stern rod striking the Dragon-Locking Well resounded above it. The magic talisman within the Dragon Pearl emitted a burst of divine light, suddenly expanding into a dark, illusory government office, forcefully breaking free of the iron chains binding it.

On both sides stood tall officers and soldiers holding water and fire sticks, each nearly ten feet tall, like two impenetrable iron walls.

A figure clad in a black robe and sporting a black dragon head sat upright in the hall, exuding an imposing and awe-inspiring presence that made people afraid to look directly at him.

Ordinary officials who reached the middle third rank and wanted to borrow the law used the method of "burning incense and opening an altar," while officials of the highest rank who entered the imperial court's official rank system had the power to "open the yamen and ascend the court."

Wang Cheng witnessed it once when he was sent to the Wang Ship.

The nobleman slammed his gavel and threw the order slips onto the table.

"Guards! Capture and slay the evil dragon for me!"

"promise!"

The imposing generals in iron shackles, the commanders of guillotines, the executioners, the military officers, the clerks, and the stern guards, along with other officials and soldiers, swarmed out of the yamen.

They materialized under the influence of official aura, each wielding swords, maces, and bows and arrows, and slashed at the surrounding iron chains.

This is the secret weapon of high-ranking officials in the imperial court: "The people's hearts are as firm as iron, and the law is as storied as a furnace!"
The combination of their own altars and the official airs of the dynasty gave the officials of the Heavenly Rank the confidence to stand out from the crowd.

In the realm unseen by mortals, the air above the Dragon Locking Well was filled with deafening shouts of battle, the clanging of iron chains, the scattering of sparks, and the wailing of officers and soldiers. Every moment, officers and soldiers fell from the sky and dissipated into Daoist energy.

The "Clumsy Dragon Pearl" spun around and was about to slip away along the path opened up by the officials and soldiers.

Clearly, the benefactor has realized that things are beyond saving and it's best to cut losses now.

This time he wanted to leave, but Wang Cheng was unwilling to let him go so easily.

"Here's another 20,000 coins for you to take the Dragon Ball and let me see your potential."

Without hesitation, another 20,000 incense coins were scattered, and the nine iron chains immediately tightened as if they had taken a powerful tonic, with unprecedented force.

Ignoring their own injuries, they forcefully pulled back the defenses that had been breached.

Moreover, in one fell swoop, without giving that nobleman any chance to resist, it instantly sank into the well.

The power of the talisman-suppressing object, the Dragon-Locking Well, also suddenly descended upon them.

Dragon Balls are also part of the dragon, so they naturally cannot escape the suppression of the Dragon-Locking Well.

In the face of crisis, the benefactor had no choice but to "cut off his own head to save himself."

A fragment of the spirit attached to the Dragon Ball, a fundamental talisman [Nine Provinces Order Talisman], and a small portion of the dragon energy broke through the air and left. Most importantly, the Dragon Ball and most of the dragon energy were pulled into the Dragon Locking Well.

She is destined to replace Yunxiao in suppressing the dregs of history and continue her love-hate relationship with the resentment of the nine demonic dragons.

"The Wang family who collect water! Once a thief, always a thief!"
I will remember you all, and I will never let any of you go.

Before he could finish speaking, he had already vanished into thin air.

But the ruthlessness and decisiveness in his words sent a chill down the spines of everyone who heard them.

Who wouldn't be afraid of being hated day and night by a royal noble whose identity is still unknown?
At this moment, Wang Cheng had already seized the national treasure, the "Openly Repairing the Plank Road While Secretly Crossing the Chencang Pass," and as the ultimate victor, he conveniently hid the events concerning "Wang Cheng," Lady Yan, and the Five Peaks Banner's siege of the nobleman in the annals of history.

When I looked up and saw the unpleasant expressions on other people's faces, I was taken aback.
"What did he just say? I didn't hear him clearly."

Yunxiao transformed back into human form, floating lightly to his side. She glanced at the wooden stake in his hand, hesitated, and finally shrugged indifferently.
"Who cares? It shouldn't be a big deal."

Then, she reached out her small hand and made a grasping motion towards Pu Shouying, whose body was covered in broken bones and tendons, and extracted his memories and the clay sculpture of the god as if they were pearls.

For officials who practice the "offering method" in an attempt to worship themselves as living gods or spirits, the most important and crucial element is a single, unwavering belief.

The obsession with "nurturing pearls with people to rebuild the homeland" is deeply ingrained in the Pu family. This is not just Pu Shouying's obsession, but the shared obsession of generations of Pu family members.

It has remained unchanged throughout the centuries spanning three dynasties.

Now, just one failure has been enough to have someone steal the "openly repair the plank road while secretly crossing the Chencang" strategy, and everything is over!
With his obsession shattered and no hope of fulfillment remaining, Pu Shouying felt as if his bones had been removed, unable to unleash even half of his full strength.

With his spirit broken and heartbroken, how could he possibly be a match for Yan Yunxiao?
He was easily defeated.

"It's done. The Pu family's secrets are all in this bead."

A-Xiao opened her palm and waved a multicolored gem in front of Wang Cheng.

Aside from nobles and some state officials, Pu Shouying was already a subcontractor.

Aside from a few confidential matters concerning important people, he was not bound by the rule of "keeping his mouth shut," making interrogation much easier.

It should be noted that the Pu family was once a super-rich multinational business tycoon whose wealth rivaled that of a nation, and his memories themselves were a vast treasure trove.

"Xiao Chengzi, this time I'll contribute intelligence as an investment, and you can use your [Miser] to be in charge of ransacking the place. We'll go and loot before the White Scale Guards arrive."

As usual, the spoils will be split 50/50.

Snapped!
The two hands, one big and one small, clapped together again, and the smiles on both faces were exceptionally bright.

Their last oath was for mutual protection, but this time they're launching a preemptive and powerful attack.

Offense and defense have changed shape!
A-Xiao and Wang Cheng each held three incense sticks and bowed towards the direction of Citong Port to the north:
"According to the rules of the bandit gang, we offered incense to the entire Pu family in advance."

May you have a safe and smooth journey.

(End of this chapter)