In the beginning, he was ranked alongside An Shigeng as a spoiled brat.

The shopkeeper's annual salary is seventy taels, his monthly allowance is five taels, and his year-end bonus is ten taels; the attending physician earns fifty taels, the ordinary physician thirty taels, and the apprentice twelve taels...

If a layperson were to enter the Kunlun Pharmacy, receiving a monthly stipend of two taels of silver and being provided with a luxurious mansion by West Lake, what would the layperson think?

Upon hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's arrangement, Xu Xian was stunned.

Leaving aside the treasures Zhang Xiaoshan possessed and the promised luxury mansion by West Lake, his monthly stipend at Kunlun Pharmacy alone was equivalent to his annual salary at Jishetang.

Although it seems like a low salary, some shop assistants earn more than him.

But don't forget, he's an apprentice, learning medicine, not making money. Doctor Liu was already being kind by not making him pay tuition.

And it also includes meals and accommodation.

Moreover, after five years, he was promoted to head manager, with an annual salary of seventy taels, which was more than the salary of a typical seventh-rank official.

Even the renowned physician Liu looked at the old shopkeeper with surprise in his eyes, not expecting the Kunlun Pharmacy to offer such excellent service.

Although he earned more than the old shopkeeper, he was running his own business and bearing absolute risk.

He had personally witnessed Kunlun Pharmacy's low drug prices, free pills, and free consultations; it was operating at a loss and had long been losing money.

"Xu Xian has not performed any merit and should not accept the immortal's gift!"

"Amitabha Buddha, does the layman wish to see a catastrophe on earth?"

Moreover, this is not a question of whether Layman Xu wants it or not. If Layman Xu does not want it, then for the White Snake, she will not be able to settle her karmic ties in the human world and ascend to the heavenly realm.

Today I have resolved the cause and effect for the White Snake, and thus I have accepted the karmic debt between the layman and the White Snake.

If the layperson truly feels remorse, then from now on, he should manage the Kunlun Pharmacy well, allowing it to continue its rebellion against the people of Qiantang; that would be a great act of merit.

"this···"

Xu Xian hesitated immediately; money is a powerful motivator, and he was no exception.

He is kind and honest, but not an idiot.

Although such good fortune was due to good deeds in her past life, it was ultimately imprinted on her.

"Furthermore, layman, you need not worry that the Taoist priest has any designs on the white snake."

At this time, the White Snake and the Green Snake had arrived in Qiantang. They were two peerless beauties, one white and one green, and the layman could recognize them at a glance. They would meet the layman then.

In addition, this token will generate heat when it encounters demons, alerting the layperson to danger, while also warding off evil and protecting the mind from being tempted by demons.

The layperson should then adapt to the situation and explain everything clearly.

"Hanwen thanks you for your guidance, Daoist!"

"A love between a human and a demon is intolerable to heaven and earth."

Xiao Dao also couldn't bear to see a catastrophe unfold before his eyes and remain indifferent.

Zhang Xiaoshan then placed the gold and silver from the package on the table, entrusting the matter of purchasing a luxury mansion to the shopkeeper, and Doctor Liu offered no objections.

After all, Kunlun Pharmacy is a nationwide chain with a huge influence.

Xu Hanwen joined Kunlun Pharmacy, where he not only received good treatment, but also worked with renowned doctors whose medical skills were no less than his own.

At this point, his act of blocking Xu Xian from leaving was rather unethical.

Moreover, Xu Xian was connected to the White Snake Demon, and he didn't want the White Snake to come looking for him. At this moment, in his opinion, the farther Xu Xian went, the better.

On the contrary, Xu Xian was filled with unease after receiving Zhang Xiaoshan's gift.

This unexpected windfall was so surreal to him that he felt like he was still in a dream.

On this day, Xu Xian paid respects to his deceased father and mother on Qingming Festival.

Fang flagged down a covered boat, intending to return home.

Suddenly, a warmth filled his heart, and a glance at the burning spot revealed the token given to him by Zhang Xiaoshan.

Because this token was made of chalcedony and belonged to the immortal sect, it was extremely valuable. Therefore, Xu Xian tied it around his neck with a red thread and placed it against his heart to prevent it from being lost.

I didn't expect to suddenly develop a fever today.

Looking up, I saw two stunningly beautiful women already inside the awning boat, one dressed in white with an air of elegance, and the other in green with a charming appearance.

Remembering Zhang Xiaoshan's previous instructions, Xu Xian took several steps back, a look of fear in his eyes.

“Young master, I already have two distinguished guests on my boat. If you don’t mind, would you like to join me?”

"Well... alright, then I'll leave you alone."

Xu Xian did not suspect that the old man was a demon, and since he had a good relationship with the white snake, he naturally would not harm him.

Zhang Xiaoshan's words have already taken on the karmic consequences for him; all he needs to do is explain them.

His life now seems to have reached its peak, with high income, luxury houses and cars... and he doesn't want the White Snake to disturb his life.

Even though the two women were stunningly beautiful, they were ultimately not human, but snake demons that terrified him.

Therefore, Xu Xian mustered his courage and prepared to confront the situation.

"Young master, have you recognized our identities as demons?"

"If that's the case, why does the young master choose to travel on the same boat as us?"

Unlike Xiaoqing, Bai Suzhen was extremely perceptive. She had just noticed Xu Xian's fear, and that he had only stepped into the cabin with trembling legs, clearly showing his extreme dread of them.

Chapter 932 Understanding Cause and Effect

"I, Xu Xian, pay my respects to the White Snake Fairy and the Green Snake Fairy!"

"Can you see through our true forms?"

Seeing Xu Xian's anxious expression and bowing posture, Xiao Qing was the first to stand up, looking at him warily.

Xiaoqing immediately suspected that Xu Xian was pretending to be weak while actually being strong.

But Xu Xian was dressed as a scholar, gentle and weak, with no trace of cultivation.

Instead, Bai Suzhen looked at Xu Xian with a solemn expression.

As expected, Xu Xian recognized their identities from the start, which is why he took several steps back with a look of fear on his face.

"The immortal master said that I would encounter two stunningly beautiful fairies, one in white and one in green, in a single day. They are the two of you."

Upon hearing this, Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing were immediately shocked.

Immortal Master?

They immediately thought of the sword immortal who had spared Xiaoqing that day. Could he still be in Qiantang?

And they even anticipated that they would appear here?

"Scholar, is the immortal you speak of a sword immortal?"

"This... I don't know. The immortal said he is a direct disciple of the Kunlun Daoist sect. I wonder if he is the sword immortal you mentioned?"

A direct disciple of the Kunlun Taoist sect?

Considering the spells Zhang Xiaoshan used, which ultimately led to his flying on a sword, compared to the fact that Shu Mountain and Tianyong City only had the art of subduing demons with swords, Zhang Xiaoshan's methods were exactly in line with the characteristics of the Kunlun Daoist sect.

Sword immortals only appeared after ancient times; before that, Taoism was the mainstream.

However, as the spiritual energy of heaven and earth diminished, ancient Qi cultivators gradually became rare, and thus sword immortals flourished.

Kunlun, possessing the blessed land of Kunlun Realm, still primarily relies on ancient Qi refining techniques, and the Nine Revolutions of Golden Core is the Great Path of Golden Core, far surpassing ordinary Golden Core Nine Levels.

Even Bai Suzhen couldn't help but realize something.

As expected of a major sect of Xuanmen, their cultivation is unfathomable, and they were able to calculate her every move.

However, Bai Suzhen's expression immediately turned serious. Xu Xian was just an ordinary person. Why would Zhang Xiaoshan reveal her existence to Xu Xian, unless Xu Xian was related to her purpose in coming here?

Thinking of this, Bai Suzhen couldn't help but start calculating again.

But just as Bai Suzhen's calculations touched Xu Xian, a golden light flashed from Xu Xian's body, blocking her view.

"Taoist magical artifacts?"

Bai Suzhen looked at Xu Xian, who was protected by golden light, and couldn't help but be surprised.

Although she could easily break through that layer of golden light with her strength, Bai Suzhen was not a bandit and naturally would not force her way in. Instead, she asked:

"Young master, you possess a Taoist artifact for protection? May I ask what your relationship is with any fellow Daoist from Kunlun?"

"What the fairy is talking about should be the Kunlun token given to me by the immortal master."

(bjca) This matter, in fact, is related to the fairy. That day…”

Whether the awning boats were deliberately slowing down or simply circling around West Lake, it was unclear.

After Xu Xian finished recounting everything, the awning boat continued to drift on West Lake, and even in the light drizzle, no smoke could be seen from the shore.

Inside the covered boat, however, everyone was filled with horror.

Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing never expected that Xu Xian would be the savior Bai Suzhen was looking for. Zhang Xiaoshan even helped Bai Suzhen accept the karmic debt, allowing Xu Xian to reach the pinnacle of his life.

"Sister, is he really your savior?"

"That's right, Young Master Xu is the reincarnation of the shepherd boy from back then."

Is it truly so, fellow Daoist Kunlun, that good karma has turned into bad karma?

Even Bai Suzhen frowned upon hearing about the love between a human and a demon.

She wasn't a lovesick fool who would fall in love with Xu Xian at first sight.

A love story between a human and a demon, a tragic fate?

She came to repay a debt of gratitude, not to find a man, therefore she simply did not believe she would be moved by worldly desires and marry Xu Xian.

But if it's fate, it's even harder to avoid, which made Bai Suzhen fall into doubt.

"That's what the immortal said."

Moreover, meeting the fairy today confirms the immortal's words.

Xu Xian was just an ordinary pharmacy apprentice. The one who saved the fairy was the shepherd boy from back then, not Xu Xian in this life.

Now that the immortal has taken care of Xu Xian and understood the cause and effect of what happened back then, Xu Xian is deeply grateful and dares not be greedy or have any other desires.

Seeing Xu Xian's sincere and fearful appearance, Bai Suzhen couldn't help but nod her head.

Clearly, Xu Xian didn't want to get involved.

As a mere mortal who has already reached the pinnacle of life, I would only dare to meddle in the affairs of demons if I were courting death.

"A snake catcher reincarnated?"

"Young Master Xu, has the Taoist priest mentioned the identity of the snake catcher's reincarnation?"

"The Immortal Master seems to have said that the snake catcher was reincarnated as a highly powerful monk, but he didn't say which monk it was."

"A highly powerful monk?"

Bai Suzhen suddenly realized that this calamity might be the reincarnation of the snake catcher.

For a moment, I couldn't help but feel fortunate.

Although Bai Suzhen was not afraid of the monk, once she calmed down, she realized that she was not a simple-minded person.

A little calculation reveals that the fact that she came to repay a debt of gratitude, that she was a reincarnation of a shepherd boy, and that she was a reincarnation of a snake catcher all happening at the same time is no simple matter; it is probably a true calamity of heaven.

If it weren't for Zhang Xiaoshan's intervention, none of them would have fared well.

If she were caught in a calamity, Bai Suzhen might have been blinded by love, disregarding everything and fearing no danger.

But now that she was outside the chessboard, Bai Suzhen believed most of it.

Zhang Xiaoshan's calculations were truly meticulous, and he even explained the cause and effect of everything clearly. If he really wanted to deal with her, he wouldn't have needed to go through all this trouble, especially since he had also helped her understand the cause and effect of the human world.

However, Bai Suzhen became interested in Zhang Xiaoshan.

A Kunlun disciple with such profound cultivation, and according to Xu Xian, Zhang Xiaoshan has been making quite a stir in the mortal world.

Royal Trading Company, Kunlun Pharmacy, slaying demons and monsters... saving lives and doing good deeds.

Based solely on what Xu Xian learned at the Kunlun Pharmacy during this period, Zhang Xiaoshan had managed to create such a massive commotion and save countless lives in just three years—something those rigid Kunlun Taoists could not have accomplished.

Even if she were a demon, according to the rigid rules of the human race, Zhang Xiaoshan would not have saved her, and even spared the lives of Xiaoqing and the black dog demon.

"Sir, we've arrived at the Xu residence!"