Becoming a Saint Starting with the Chasing Wind Leg Technique

Chapter 106 wasn't enough; we need to drastically increase the investment.

"Karma! It's real karma! He used to be all high and mighty, now he's freezing and starving to death, like a stray dog! Bah!"

"So you need to be more discerning, especially avoid offending the wrong people. Is Master Song someone you can afford to offend?"

Hearing the rumors outside, Old Madam Xu simply sat in the Buddhist hall, silently reciting Buddhist scriptures, her heart no longer stirred, only a trace of relief and sigh.

It's not that I don't want to protect you, it's just that you—have offended someone you shouldn't have.

In the study, where deep thought and heavy focus resided, the lamplight was dim.

Xu Wenyuan and Xu Qian sat facing each other, the atmosphere heavy.

Xu Wenyuan tapped his fingers unconsciously on the table, slowly saying, "The other day, although today's events were that fool's own fault, they also served as a wake-up call for the Xu family. Our understanding of Song Jing is still too shallow, and our investment in him—is perhaps far from sufficient."

Xu's heart skipped a beat: "What does Grandfather mean?"

"I've thoroughly investigated this man's background," Xu Wenyuan said in a deep voice. "He comes from a humble background, lost his father at a young age, and was raised by his brother Song Yi, who did manual labor. He's very close to Chen Pangzi, Lin Hou'er, and other lower-class youths. This man is loyal and righteous, and he's extremely devoted to those he trusts. You can tell a lot about him by how he treats Song Yi and his childhood friends."

"However, he is ruthless and decisive in dealing with his enemies, and he is also meticulous and adept at leveraging power. From the Blood Lotus Sect branch to the Wang family, and then to the Zhang family—every move he makes is precise and ruthless, leaving no future troubles. He can also cleverly use the conflicts between various parties, and even turn the Commandant's Mansion into an ally. This boy is definitely not someone to be underestimated, and his future achievements are limitless."

Xu had previously agreed wholeheartedly: "My grandson shares this view. That's why I immediately punished Manager Li severely that day and promised to compensate Fatty Chen for his wages, in order to eliminate any grudges and show goodwill to him."

"Showing goodwill is enough, but not enough." Xu Wenyuan shook his head. "Adding flowers to brocade is not as good as providing charcoal in the snow. He may seem to be doing well now, but in reality, he is surrounded by powerful enemies such as Li Wei, the Black Tiger Gang, and the Blood Lotus Sect. His own cultivation must also cost a lot."

"Thanks to his help, my Xu family was able to seize the opportunity presented by the Zhang family's downfall and quickly dominate the medicinal herb market. Our future profits will more than double! All of this is thanks to him!"

He looked intently at his son: "Qian'er, tell me, we only gave him one high-quality Skin Tempering Pill before. Wasn't that too meager? Won't it make him think that the Xu family is ungrateful, or that we have a narrow mind?"

Xu, recalling the high-quality Skin Tempering Pill in the storeroom that he had originally reserved for his breakthrough to the Bronze Skin Realm, felt a pang of reluctance and hesitated, saying, "Grandfather, that high-quality Skin Tempering Pill is worth at least three or four hundred taels on the market, and its purchase price was also close to three hundred taels—two pills together would be six hundred taels! Isn't that too much? Besides, that one was originally meant for my grandson—"

"Shortsighted!" Xu Wenyuan interrupted him sternly. "Six hundred taels of silver is nothing compared to the profits my Xu family will make after we control the outer city's medicinal herb market. It's just a drop in the ocean!"

"When the Zhang family was in power, my Xu family worked hard all year, and after expenses, our net profit was only a little over a thousand taels. Now that the Zhang family is gone, this market belongs entirely to my Xu family. As long as we manage it properly, doubling or tripling our profits a year, or even more, is not difficult at all! This mere six hundred taels can probably be earned back in half a year!"

He stood up, walked to the window, gazed at the deep night, and said resolutely, "You must remember, the reason my Xu family has been able to stand tall in the outer city for decades, weathering storms and remaining unscathed, is not because we are petty or stingy, but because of our vision, our foresight, and our understanding of when to make significant investments in worthy people and things!"

"Song Jing is the most worthwhile person to invest in! He may only be at the Bronze Skin Realm now, but with his talent and temperament, it's only a matter of time before he breaks through to the Flesh Refining Realm!"

"In the future, it's even quite possible that I'll be able to enter the inner city and join the Pingtian Gate or one of the three major martial arts schools! At that time, what will a mere few hundred taels of silver worth of pills be?"

Xu Wenyuan turned around, his eyes blazing: "Not only should you give it, but you should give it proactively, and you should give it gracefully! That premium Skin Tempering Pill that you were saving for him, give it to him as well!"

Furthermore, in the name of the Xu family, I promise—from this day forward, we will offer Young Hero Song Jing one premium Skin Tempering Pill every month! As long as the Xu family's pharmacy stands, this offering will continue!

"One tael per month?!" Xu Qian gasped in shock. That's at least three hundred taels of silver per month! That's three thousand six hundred taels a year! That's almost equivalent to the Xu family's total profits over the past two or three years!

"Yes, one per month." Xu Wenyuan's tone left no room for doubt. "This is not only a repayment for his past kindness, but also an investment in the future of my Xu family!"

This demonstrates the Xu family's unwavering resolve to be firmly bound to Song Jing! With this offering, his cultivation resources will be much more plentiful, allowing him to grow faster. The stronger he becomes, the stronger the Xu family's backing will be, and the more stable our position in the outer city will be! This is a win-win situation!

He patted his son on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Qian'er, you still have a lot to learn. The ability to judge people, the skill to navigate social situations, and the cultivation of a broad perspective and magnanimity—these are the true foundations of family legacy. Money is like water; you can spend it and earn it back. But relationships, opportunities, and powerful connections—once missed, are hard to find again."

Xu stared blankly at his grandfather, pondering his words, and the reluctance in his heart was gradually replaced by a sudden and enlightened understanding.

He bowed solemnly and said, "Grandson understands! Tomorrow, no, tonight, grandson will make the preparations, and tomorrow morning I will personally deliver the elixir and the promise to Senior Brother Song!"

Xu Wenyuan nodded with satisfaction: "Go. Remember, be respectful and sincere. The future of the Xu family may depend on this."

The night grew deeper.

The lights in the Xu family study seemed brighter than ever before, reflecting the flames of "ambition" and "investment" in the eyes of the grandfather and grandson.

A seemingly insignificant conflict, a ruthless and decisive handling, and a far-sighted plan.

The Xu family, with its unique acumen and courage, is seizing the opportunity presented by the monstrous wave stirred up by Song Jing, attempting to steer the family's ship toward an unprecedentedly glorious future.

Their biggest bet was their extraordinary "vision" and their unwavering "heavy bet" on that boy.

It's like going back to several decades ago in a past life. Wouldn't anyone be willing to invest 500 yuan and 76 eggs in Dongzi?

I believe everyone will rush to join the queue, until they reach a country that no one can occupy before it surrenders!

Inside the study, Lu Beichen carefully organized the recent case files and evidence.

At the top is a copy of the account book that Song Jing sent yesterday, recording the Zhang family's dealings with the Black Tiger Gang and the Blood Lotus Sect, as well as his own analysis report on the Wang family's destruction, the disappearance of Li Wei and Qin Yue, and their suspected collusion with remnants of the Blood Lotus Sect.

These are all his achievements, and of course he won't keep them all to himself!