I Can Strengthen Infinitely-Chapter 148 - 128: Merit

After reading it thoroughly, Qin Yuesheng confirmed that it was a plea for help seeking folk experts to cure Master Sun’s illness, with the Sun Mansion willing to offer a reward of one hundred taels of gold if successful.

No one else was watching the notice board except Qin Yuesheng, who had been reading for quite some time. A few household servants asked uncertainly, "Young hero, you’ve been looking at this for a long time. Do you think you can help our master solve this issue?"

Qin Yuesheng nodded, "Of course, I can."

After saying this, he reached out and tore down the notice, "Take me to your mansion to have a look, there’s no need for anyone else, I’m enough."

"Young man, could you lend me the notice to have a look?"

Suddenly, a voice sounded behind Qin Yuesheng’s ear, startling him so much he instantly tightened all over and quickly turned to look.

He saw a mysterious old beggar unknowingly standing behind him, and beside him, a young beggar holding a chipped white porcelain bowl.

These two were extraordinary!

Qin Yuesheng immediately had such a thought.

With his keen senses, he hadn’t noticed anyone approaching, yet the beggar had silently entered within three steps of him.

This kind of realm was truly terrifying.

"Here." Qin Yuesheng, not wanting to start trouble, handed the notice to the beggar.

The old beggar took it and scrutinized it closely. After a while, he handed it back and said, "Young man, I can’t read, could you read it to me?"

Qin Yuesheng: "..."

Dammit, you can’t read, yet stared at it for so long, what’s up with that.

For a moment, Qin Yuesheng doubted whether the old beggar was just playing with him.

Nonetheless, he patiently narrated the contents of the notice to the old beggar.

"A hundred taels of gold!" The old beggar’s eyes suddenly lit up, his gaze was like a starving wolf spotting a helpless flock of lambs.

Like a man stranded alone on an island for three years suddenly spotting a stunning beauty washed ashore by the waves.

Like someone heavily in debt discovering they are the sole heir to the nation’s richest tycoon.

Qin Yuesheng felt puzzled, could this guy actually be short of money?

Generally, anyone who learns martial arts for a few years can easily make a living in the martial world.

Moreover, external martial artists are sought after by various forces; businessmen and wealthy individuals would pay a high price to hire an external martial artist as a bodyguard.

As for Inner Strength Martial Artists, they can essentially go wherever they like, as long as they’re not notorious criminals, the court and martial arts factions would welcome them.

Although Qin Yuesheng couldn’t gauge the beggar’s strength, he didn’t think the beggar could be weaker than an external martial artist; making money should be easy for him.

"Bud, let’s take this on." The old beggar grinned, revealing a mouthful of large yellow teeth.

The young beggar said nothing, just nodded.

"Take it on? Do you think we’re running a charity soup kitchen?" a household servant immediately snapped.

Though Lady Sun instructed them to find strange talents, even fallen talents wouldn’t become beggars, the servant instantly thought the beggar a fraud trying to swindle money, refusing him outright.

Qin Yuesheng wasn’t interested in the reward offered by the Sun Mansion; at that moment, he was more curious about the abilities of the two beggars.

Heading to the Sun Mansion together to handle Master Sun’s matter could be a good chance to assess their strengths.

"Appearances can be deceiving, this old man is clearly a seasoned veteran of the martial world, surely full of experience. Let the two go along as well." Qin Yuesheng suggested.

Having heard Qin Yuesheng’s words, the household servants said no more and led the three towards the Sun Mansion.

Of course, before leaving, they didn’t forget to post a new reward notice on the board in case Qin Yuesheng and the beggars couldn’t solve the issue, to continue attracting talent.

Arriving at the Sun Mansion, Qin Yuesheng had just stepped inside when he was hit by an overwhelming fishy smell, like fish rotting in the sun, it was so nauseating.

Qin Yuesheng couldn’t help but ask, "What’s the deal with this stench in your mansion?"

"Stench?" The leading household servant sniffed hard, looking puzzled, "What stench?"

"You didn’t smell it?" Qin Yuesheng asked in surprise.

"No, young hero."

"Old man, how about you?" Qin Yuesheng turned to the old beggar.

"My nose is naturally insensitive, asking me is pointless," the old beggar chuckled.

Unable to do much, Qin Yuesheng activated his own breathing technique, running his inner strength to hold his breath, circulating the air internally for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn without needing to breathe.

Given they weren’t guests at the Sun Mansion, the household servants led Qin Yuesheng and the beggars along winding paths within, eventually arriving at the back rooms typically reserved for female relatives.

"Madam, we just posted the notice and already there are some talented individuals here for the offer," a household servant respectfully called toward the first house.

Squeak!

The door immediately opened, and a noblewoman with a remarkable demeanor stepped out.

The woman took a look at the three people behind the household servant.

Qin Yuesheng was also observing her; the old beggar wore a smile, while the young beggar had a blank expression, holding the old beggar’s hand and standing behind him.

"Do you three really have the ability to exorcise, my master’s matter is quite complicated," the noblewoman asked calmly.

Qin Yuesheng replied, "No worries, we are willing to come, so we are confident. Madam, just take us to see Master Sun."

"Then please follow me," the noblewoman gestured to the nearby corridor and led the way for Qin Yuesheng and the others.

Qin Yuesheng pulled aside a household servant and asked, "How should we address this lady?"

"Just call her Lady Sun."

Following Lady Sun, Qin Yuesheng and the others arrived at a relatively large courtyard, lush with flowers, where several tiger-striped cats were playing on the lawn.

In the yard were stone tables and chairs; as Qin Yuesheng entered, he saw a slightly gray-haired, haggard-looking middle-aged man playing chess at the table, accompanied by a young man.

"Master," Lady Sun called.

Master Sun looked up, "Found them so quickly?"

"Please have a look, what exactly is wrong with my master, and what kind of malevolent influence is he under," Lady Sun turned to Qin Yuesheng and the others and said.

Qin Yuesheng glanced at the old beggar, intending to let him act first and see his skills.

"Young man, go ahead," the old beggar smiled.

"If I solve Master Sun’s strangeness first, this hundred taels of gold will go straight into my pocket, old man, have you thought it through?"

"Then, let the old man go first," the old beggar hurriedly pulled the young beggar towards Master Sun, attempting to grasp his wrist.

But Master Sun disdainfully shouted, "Servants! Quickly take this old gentleman away to bathe and freshen up first."

Qin Yuesheng noticed that the old beggar’s hand was dark and yellowish, evidently not washed for a while, with calluses built up at the base of his thumb.

"Hey! If you don’t want me to touch, then don’t, but why make me bathe," the old beggar withdrew his hand in annoyance, beginning to observe Master Sun seriously.

Meanwhile, Qin Yuesheng quietly took out the Spirit Fox Heart Eye, scanning the courtyard.

He saw a red aura surrounding Master Sun, wrapping around him like feathered clothing.

Simultaneously, the entire Sun Mansion was shrouded in a veil-like, brownish mist, with no end in sight.

"Indeed, there are major issues at Sun Mansion," Qin Yuesheng thought to himself.

Due to the dense mist, Qin Yuesheng couldn’t immediately identify the source and quietly stood by to see what the old beggar would do.

"Hmm!" The old beggar circled Master Sun, showing a hint of surprise on his face, "You have ancestral virtue and protection, Master, you are truly fortunate."

"What ancestral virtue and protection?" Master Sun asked, confused.

"It is said that there are great virtues and small virtues in the world. Small virtue is fortune, known as accumulating goodness into virtue. Great virtue is creation, known as the cosmic virtue. Accumulating goodness into virtue is radiant protection, ensuring safety and prosperity for a lifetime; cosmic virtue molds the soul with gold, passing through ten generations, helping one to be born illustrious, achieve everything desired, rise to prominence effortlessly, enjoy longevity, and lead an extraordinary life," explained the old beggar.

"Master Sun, although you have ancestral virtue protecting you, it’s frayed. The old man can tell it’s not your fortune, but inherited from your ancestors."

Qin Yuesheng instantly understood that the feathered garment he saw on Master Sun was called ’accumulating goodness into virtue.’

"Then, what’s wrong with me, why do I wake up at midnight to sing nursery rhymes?" Master Sun asked.

"Something is secretly at play; Master, do not worry, let me handle it," the old beggar reached into his bosom, vigorously rubbing.

Soon, when he withdrew his hand, a brown mud ball was in his palm.

Qin Yuesheng: "Hiss!!!"

There was no doubt, judging from the materials, Qin Yuesheng knew its origin and source with his toes.

Ah! The filth on this old beggar is truly too much!

"Master Sun..."

The old beggar hadn’t finished speaking when Master Sun directly refused resolutely, "I won’t eat it."

The old beggar chuckled, "No, this is for you to use; simply apply it to your forehead and shoulders before sleeping, and this situation will be suppressed."

"Really?" Master Sun eyed the old beggar skeptically, evidently not trusting him.

He then turned to Qin Yuesheng, who had been silent, "Young brother, why don’t you have a look for me?"