Becoming evil makes you ten times stronger, but becoming a demon gives you hundredfold strength-Chapter 169 - 157: An Old Customer Visits
The Dog Lady wasn’t particularly embarrassed; her ancestors had lent a sum of interest-free Spirit Stones to the Great Bai Immortal 1,200 years ago. Although Master Xiaobai had repaid them, there was still a relationship of goodwill. Besides, isn’t the life of the poor all about borrowing pots and pans from one another and helping out with laundry and childcare?
The Dog Demons are the most loyal warriors!
"Brother Meng, can you do me a favor? I really have no other choice. There’s no one to look after my two younger siblings, and all I ask is for them to have a meal here. As for their character, you needn’t worry; our Canine Clan are the most loyal warriors and will surely give you your money’s worth."
She pleaded like this, but Meng Yu didn’t make any promises.
Previously, White Immortal had mentioned that many people wanted to join the Moon-Watching Sect, but she had rejected them all. After all, while the rabbit has caused the downfall of many big shots, it too had been betrayed by its underlings in history. It’s simple; if someone does something for you, will you stand up for them? As give and take continues, sometimes things just spiral out of control.
"Oh right, how did White Immortal make her fortune?"
The Dog Lady asked, recalling enviously the new robes worn by the elder sisters and others.
How she wished to join them!
"Don’t talk nonsense!"
Meng Yu rolled his eyes.
...
The Dog Ladies were easy to arrange for; they would temporarily become a part of the Moon-Watching Sect’s Outer Sect, healing their injuries while helping with some minor troubles around the Sect.
Such as killing certain magical beasts, patrolling, and so on.
Later on, the Sect would find a place for them to settle down.
But after this small trouble was taken care of, there were other troubles.
Seeing this person, Bai Qianqian’s face didn’t look too good.
This was a tall and thin person who didn’t come alone, he also brought a cage with him, and inside the cage was a wild chicken.
Ah no, calling it a wild chicken would be a stretch, but a Rainbow Pheasant could sort of count.
"White Gate Master, this is the situation."
The tall and thin man represented the Western Wastes’ Myriad Gold Shop. The last time Bai Qianqian bought Spirit Awakening Fruit, she had borrowed money from him. This time, he wasn’t here to collect debts, but to ask if Bai Qianqian was willing to take on a new debt.
"I really had no choice," he said.
The tall and skinny Golden Core Master had a good attitude, which was to be expected given Bai Qianqian’s Mountain Protection Array was here.
"She’s my client. A while ago, she borrowed a large amount of Spirit Stones from me for her Late Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation and ran away after succeeding. Luckily I caught her. Take a look, how should we deal with this?"
The wild chicken, ah no, the Rainbow Pheasant wouldn’t stop chirping in the cage. Basically, it was saying, I owe money and that’s on me, but what’s the point of bringing me here? My debt has nothing to do with Bai Qianqian, and it’s not like I refuse to work and earn money!
Meng Yu looked at her; she seemed quite plump and brazen.
"She’s the youngest child of a deceased sister of mine, very determined. I had no idea she would..."
Bai Qianqian wanted to say something but could only give a bitter smile.
"Are you planning to steam, braise, or stew her slowly?" Meng Yu asked curiously.
"Esteemed guest, we are money lenders, not killers. If a client can’t repay the money, do you think it’s reasonable to immediately steam, braise, or stew them?"
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I was busily drafting a new repayment plan for her, like laying an egg each year or seeing if there might be other avian Great Demons interested in her, and so on. But, I feel there may be a better way; after all, she is also my client. It’s her fault for not repaying her debt and running away, but as long as she can repay me, I won’t pursue the matter further. What do you think, is that acceptable?
Like... she is a junior in the Great Bai Immortal lineage, Great Bai Immortal, could you please consider helping her out?"
While speaking, he subtly glanced at Great Bai Immortal’s Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix robe with the utmost politeness.
The wild chicken in the cage became even more agitated at this moment—claiming she would kill herself if Auntie Qianqian did that, defiantly saying she wasn’t scared and would just lay an egg a year if it came to that, and on and on...
Seeing Bai Qianqian’s eyes welling up with tears again, Meng Yu quickly silenced her.
"Sir, since it’s a bad debt, how about a discount?"
"Look at this hen, she’s plump yet of terrible quality!"
"Also, if you take her back, do you think she will lay eggs for you? She’ll only self-destruct!"
"When dealing with bad debts, you must be prepared for the worst. Furthermore, my master needs to have a talk with her. What if she no longer wants to live after being mistreated by you? We need to at least know she’s still a good hen!"
Meng Yu was negotiating amiably with the man. One side was desperately trying to bargain down, the other was firmly disagreeing, and so on. Bai Qianqian wanted to say something several times, but thinking of her deeply indebted Sect, she could only helplessly wait on the side.
Hmph, Meng Yu felt that this man was paving the way for something else, and wasn’t actually intent on taking the Rainbow Pheasant to settle the debt!
Could it be...
As they negotiated, just then, another visitor arrived at the Moon-Watching Sect.
"Ah, it’s Xiao Xu who has come!"
Bai Qianqian smiled delightedly at the arrival of a Golden Core Master, his features star-like and his presence imposing.
He was an old acquaintance of Bai Qianqian.
Three hundred years ago, Xu Kefa, the founding ancestor of Great Wu, achieved the Foundation Establishment and swept through armies after his victory.
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Back then, Bai Qianqian wasn’t conducting experiments; she just observed everything and later revealed the truth of the world to Xu Kefa. She later introduced him to the Moon-Watching Sect and then to another major Sect. When he left, he was given many Spirit Fruits and Vegetables. Over the years, it was heard that he had cultivated all the way up and ultimately achieved the Golden Core.
When Meng Yu wreaked havoc in Great Wu, Bai Qianqian had written a letter to Xu Kefa about the disgraceful deeds of his unworthy descendants in the Lower Realm, seeking his opinion. Xu Kefa’s reply was positive.
"I am gratified that the junior Meng Yu is giving me face, though he doesn’t need to. Three hundred years ago, I too seized other people’s territory and painted the hall red with their blood.
I still remember the passion in my blood and wanting to exterminate the old royal family. So, please don’t be soft-hearted, junior. Much appreciated."
What brought him here today?
Bai Qianqian hurriedly instructed her subordinates to prepare a table of Spirit Fruits and Vegetables and then opened the mountain gate to let Xu Kefa in.
"Master Lin?"
Xu Kefa appeared somewhat surprised, wondering what the merchant, Master Lin, was doing here as well, but after a moment of thought, seemed to realize something, nodded at him, and then gave Bai Qianqian a respectful bow.
Although still young in appearance, the over-three-hundred-year-old Xu Kefa was already a dignified Golden Core Master.
His expression was complex, as if seeing the goddess of his youth, yet also filled with a mix of regret and resignation.
Meng Yu was about to leave, but Bai Qianqian had him follow at her side. Of course, Meng Yu wouldn’t assume there was any particular connection between Bai Qianqian and Immortal Xu; after all, Bai Qianqian just had that oh-so-happy look of ’wow, the kid who used to eat sugar has grown up so much’.
Meng Yu had heard of Xu Kefa from a rabbit before. He was a talented young man who had wanted to stay in the Moon-Watching Sect but was rejected and then went to another major Sect. He had written back multiple times saying this and that, but one day he suddenly wrote to thank Great Bai Immortal for her care and informed that he was going into seclusion to cultivate and there was no need to send Spirit Fruits and Vegetables anymore, and so on.
Well, Meng Yu hadn’t reacted at the time, but after thinking about it later, ah, it made sense.
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