Dao Qi Wu Zang Guan Guan: I became a Daoist Master in the 1990s

Chapter 95 Cause and Effect
After Qi Yun understood the whole story from Wang Dashan, he immediately decided to go to the morgue of the city hospital to investigate.

We must completely destroy that ghost, otherwise, if it stays, it will harm countless people!

Qi Yun then asked Wang Xiang for a coat, saying that he was too conspicuous to go out in his Taoist robe. Wang Xiang immediately agreed and rushed to his room to get the coat.

Just as Qi Yun took off his Taoist robe, the jade pendant hanging on his chest was immediately seen by Wang Dashan on the bed.

He immediately let out a soft exclamation!
Upon seeing this, Qi Yun asked, "Master Wang, have you seen this jade pendant of mine before?"

Wang Dashan struggled to sit up, a sickly flush rising on his withered face from excitement. His thin fingers pointed straight at Qi Yun's chest: "This jade pendant! I've seen it more than once!"

Wang Dashan's voice was hoarse and filled with disbelief, "The red string on it, I strung it myself! This thing originally belonged to my family!"
I bought it for Lao Zhou before, and he got fifty yuan in return!

Lin Guifen, who was carrying an enamel mug, froze in her tracks and stared in astonishment at the jade pendant.

Wang Xiang followed behind, clutching a half-new blue work jacket. Upon hearing this, he exclaimed, "Hey, Dad, isn't this the jade we sold to Xinglong?"

He rushed to Qi Yun's side and asked urgently, "Daoist Master! How much did you pay for it?"
Did Lao Zhou rip you off?

"Name your price, and I'll go with you right now to get the overcharged amount back!"

Wang Xiang was extremely grateful to Qi Yun at this moment, but he felt bad that Qi Yun hadn't charged them a single penny. Now that he had the chance, he wanted to repay Qi Yun.

Qi Yun took the work jacket, casually put it on, covering his undershirt and the jade pendant, and calmly said, "I wasn't ripped off, it's only seventy yuan!"

"Seventy or seventy?" Wang Xiang's indignation froze instantly, then turned into a burning red of embarrassment. His mouth was open, but he couldn't utter a single word.

Wang Dashan and Lin Guifen also lowered their heads, and for a moment the only sound in the room was Wang Dashan's heavy and weak breathing.

Qi Yun fastened his clothes and glanced at the complex expressions on the faces of the Wang family of three, which were a mixture of disappointment, shame and helplessness. A silent thunderclap seemed to roll through his heart.

cause and effect!

The mysterious and elusive "cause and effect" that Uncle Xuanqing had spoken of was now vividly presented before my eyes!

No wonder he felt so connected with Wang Xiang.

I ran into Wang Xiang on the street the night before, and I ran into him again the next morning.

So this is the cause and effect of the jade pendant!
Although Qi Yun bought this jade pendant with his own money, its value far exceeded the amount he spent. The result was that Qi Yun repaid the debt by saving Wang Dashan's life!

If he had been a little cold-hearted beforehand and hadn't paid attention to Wang Xiang being dragged into the alley, this "result" would have been different.

And in what way will it be repaid?
Would the price be far greater than the effort he expended to draw his sword and slay the demon?

A sudden realization dawned on Qi Yun's heart!
He looked up at Wang Dashan: "Since this item once belonged to the Wang family, could you tell me its origin?"

Wang Xiang immediately chimed in, "It was passed down from our ancestors! If it weren't for..."

"Xiangwazi!" Wang Dashan interrupted abruptly, his voice hoarse, his wrinkles deepening.

He avoided his son's questioning gaze and looked at Qi Yun: "I dare not lie in front of the Daoist Master."

What family tradition... that's all bullshit!
"This thing...it's something I...I secretly hid in the Qingyang Palace in Sichuan City years ago."

He took a breath, as if a huge burden had been lifted, and his voice was even lower: "What a sin... I was young and impetuous at the time, and I was blinded by greed. Later, I saw that this thing was valuable, so I kept it hidden. This matter is dishonorable both before and after."

They only told the child it was passed down from their ancestors.

Qingyang Palace!
Qi Yun's last remaining doubts vanished.

No wonder this item contains spiritual energy and can aid in cultivation!
This jade pendant has been worshipped and offered incense at Qingyang Palace for countless years.

Wang Dashan's selfish act of keeping it to himself saved it from being shattered to pieces; decades later, this jade repaid this debt of gratitude by saving his life.

The cycle of nature is profound and difficult to explain!

Just then, a loud rumbling sound came from Wang Dashan's stomach, breaking the silence in the room.

Wang Dashan blushed and embarrassedly covered his stomach.

The glimmer of understanding in Qi Yun's eyes faded, and he returned to his composure. He used the newspaper on the table beside him to rewrap the longsword tightly and stuffed it into his military green canvas bag.

"Although the ghostly aura has been dispelled, my body is still weak. Take good care of yourself. I take my leave now."

The Wang family hurriedly tried to persuade him to stay, but Qi Yun only gave a slight bow and stepped out of the room with steady steps.

Wang Xiang hurriedly chased after him.

The mountain town was damp and chilly in the early morning after the rain.

The bluestone path, soaked with rainwater, gleamed darkly, reflecting the hazy sky.

The narrow alleys between the tenement buildings were filled with moisture.

Water dripped from the eaves, tapping, tapping, tapping, striking the puddles with a monotonous yet clear sound.

Just as Wang Xiang reached the open space at the bottom of the building, he was still thanking them repeatedly behind him when five burly figures suddenly appeared in front of him.

They all wore bell-bottoms, black faux leather jackets, and their hair was either slicked back or shaved.

This was the standard attire for "gangsters" in Chongqing in 95.

The man at the head of the group, with a gap-toothed man, had half his face swollen and his eyes bruised; he was the same man who had been kneed by Qi Yun in the alley yesterday.

He stared intently at Qi Yun, his eyes blazing with fury, and roared through slurred gasps, "You bastard! You're all in cahoots! Run? You think you can run now!"

Beside him stood a man with a buzz cut and a thick gold chain around his neck, his eyes as sinister as a venomous snake. He scanned Qi Yun from head to toe and slowly spoke in a thick,江湖-accented tone: "Friend, not bad skills, huh? You injured my brother. Today, we'll settle this score, interest and all."

Qi Yun moved the canvas bag behind him, his expression indifferent: "I did do it before, but it has nothing to do with him."

He turned to Wang Xiang and hissed, "Go up!"

"Dream on!" the gap-toothed man grinned maliciously, spitting everywhere. "Neither of you will escape today!"

Upon hearing this, Qi Yun's eyes turned cold, and he glanced left and right at the still-sleeping streets.

"Fourth brother!" The man with the gold chain suddenly raised his hand.

He saw it clearly just now. When the gap-toothed guy yelled, Qi Yun's eyes suddenly turned cold, and an invisible killing intent instantly spread out, making the hair on the back of his neck stand on end!

He had only ever sensed this aura from true outlaws.

The man with the gold chain forced a smile, saying dryly, "Brother, you take responsibility for your actions, you're a real man! I admire you!"

He tilted his head at his men blocking the stairwell entrance and said, "Make way for that kid."

His subordinate hesitated and took a step back.

Wang Xiang's face turned deathly pale, his lips trembling: "Daoist Master! I..."

"Get out! You're just causing me trouble!"

Wang Xiang gritted his teeth, turned around abruptly, and rushed into the stairwell.

"Boss!" the man with the gap-toothed man cried out anxiously.

The man with the gold chain ignored him and only gave Qi Yun a forced smile: "Brother, you were a bit too ruthless."

My other brother is still in the hospital.

Seeing Qi Yun's expressionless face, a flash of malice appeared in his eyes, which he forcibly suppressed. He then turned and gestured towards a white van covered in mud at the alley entrance, saying, "This is not the place to talk."

"Brother, would you do me the honor of coming with me? Let's sit down and have a face-to-face talk with my boss, get things straight."

Qi Yun glanced at the van parked not far away on the street, a very faint smile playing on his lips.

"lead the way."

(End of this chapter)