Liu Fugui followed, saying: "That's right, Sister Rong. So many rich women would kill to get something that can bind their husbands. A few hundred thousand really isn't enough. Think about it, once you've tied down your husband, will you still be short of this little bit of money?"
"Well..."
The eldest sister hesitated for a long while before finally making up her mind.
"Eight hundred thousand! This is all I can come up with; it's what I've squeezed out over so many years!"
"As long as that ungrateful wretch comes back and gives the child a complete family, it's worth spending a bit more!"
Lu Fei thought for a moment; this price was equivalent to a celestial skin, so he nodded in agreement.
"Deal."
After completing the formalities.
The eldest sister paid the money with a heavy heart and left in a hurry with the mandarin duck shoes.
Men on the left, women on the right. As long as she gave the left shoe to him and he accepted it, the mandarin duck shoes would take effect.
Paying a few hundred thousand now is better than letting a fortune fall into the hands of a mistress.
What is honey to one person may be poison to another.
An evil object is worthless to those who do not need it, but priceless to those who do.
"Old Liu, you've worked hard."
Lu Fei, as usual, transferred 100,000 yuan to Liu Fugui.
"Brother Lu, you..." Liu Fugui was very touched and insisted on treating Lu Fei to a meal, "Since Hu Zi is not here, let's eat something nice."
"A miser pulling out a feather, how could I be polite? But I have something to do, let's do it next time."
Lu Fei smilingly contacted Huang Youlai and his wife, informing them to come and collect the immortal skin.
"Did those shoes really sell?"
"Manager Lu, is the money from the sale enough to buy the immortal skin? If it's not enough, we'll make up the difference. We can write an IOU and work it off like oxen in the future."
The couple was so excited that they almost couldn't believe it.
"No need, this is enough." Lu Fei smiled and handed the immortal skin to them.
Lu Fei had two pieces of immortal skin, one large and one small. Giving them the smaller one, Lu Fei did not lose out.
"Remember, the immortal skin must not be away from water; you need to keep it moist at all times."
"Okay! Okay! We will remember! Once the child gets better, we will definitely bring him to Sinisterium Pawnshop to know who our benefactor is! One must know how to be grateful!"
The couple felt as if they were in a dream and almost knelt down to thank Lu Fei. They signed the pawn ticket and left happily, holding the immortal skin.
And so it was.
This transaction was perfectly resolved.
Lu Fei was very satisfied with it.
With the business at hand taken care of, it was time to prepare for the trip to Baling Mountain.
However, there are many strange things in Baling Mountain, so it's best to have a helping hand.
"Huzi has been back for several days now, why hasn't he sent a message?" He first called Huzi.
It took a while for Huzi to answer.
"Huzi, is everything okay at home?"
"Oh boss, I'm really sorry, I've been so busy these days! Something happened at home, my parents are both in the hospital, and in my panic, I forgot to call you."
Huzi's voice was a bit hoarse, as if he had stayed up late for several nights.
"In the hospital?" Lu Fei was surprised, "Are your parents' conditions serious? Do you need me to come over and check? Is there enough money?"
"There's enough, boss, you gave me so much bonus, there's plenty of money! I can take care of my parents, how could I let you travel all this way, the shop still needs to be run. It's just...I might need to take a few more days off, I won't take the bonus next month...."
Huzi felt very guilty.
"Okay, okay, do you think Sinisterium Pawnshop will stop doing business just because you're not here? Take good care of your parents, and come back when they are fully recovered. The bonus will still be given, does Sinisterium Pawnshop lack such a small amount?"
Lu Fei comforted for a few sentences and then hung up the phone.
Since Hu Zi wouldn't be back for a while, he would have to find another helper.
As for the candidate.
Hehe.
Of course, it was an old friend.
Lu Fei opened WeChat and found that the group of the Xuanmen Association was quite lively, apparently there was a big job, but it was in another place.
Lu Fei glanced at it, and since it had nothing to do with evil spirits, he lost interest.
Then, he switched to their small group for the newcomers.
Zhang Molin, Tie Shenglan, and Master Kudeng all found work.
No wonder they all wanted to join the Xuanmen Association; as soon as they joined, they had something to do.
Lu Fei casually asked Kudeng, the willow branch placed under the Guanyin statue at Lotus Temple would take some time to become effective.
Regarding the matter of finding his grandfather, Lu Fei was no longer as anxious as he was at the beginning.
Many things, when rushed, become chaotic; when handled with patience, they turn out well.
Be patient and take it step by step.
Grandfather handed over the Sinisterium Pawnshop to Lu Fei, and what he should do most is to manage his family's pawnshop well.
Fortunately, the Sinisterium Pawnshop is now doing quite well.
Lu Fei gathered his thoughts, chatted with everyone for a while, and then found Jing Jian.
"Brother Jing, are you free recently?"
"Lu Fei, I haven't forgotten about exchanging the sinister object for the Seven Stars Sword. Don't worry, I'm looking for it." Jing Jian replied immediately.
"It's not about the sinister object. I have something good, and I need your help."
"Good news?"
Jing Jian suddenly had a foreboding feeling.
Is it really good news?
But he still owed Lu Fei a favor, so he couldn't refuse.
"It's settled then. I'll let you know after I arrange the time with Old Master He."
Lu Fei chuckled and then contacted Old Master He, who had been eagerly waiting. They set the departure for early the next morning.
Lu Fei then messaged Jing Jian, specifically instructing him to take a taxi over tomorrow and not to drive his old, broken car.
Fortunately, Jing Jian listened to the advice this time.
He arrived early, looking tired but radiating joy.
"Lu Fei, last night, I rushed through and finally absorbed all the power from the fish demon's inner dan, refining this Seven Stars Sword into my life-bound magical instrument!"
"Congratulations!"
Lu Fei clapped his hands forcefully, very happy for him.
"What about you? Have you refined the lightning-struck wood into your life-bound magical instrument? Your lightning-struck wood is a great treasure; it can't be wasted!" Jing Jian wiped the Seven Star Sword as if it were a precious item, and asked Lu Fei with concern.
"It's already done."
"Really? When did that happen? Why didn't you mention it to me?"
Lu Fei coughed lightly and said, "Probably around the time we first met..."
"What?"
Jing Jian's hand paused abruptly.
"When did you absorb the inner core?"
"Probably that same night..."
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Jing Jian was in complete disarray.
"It's just a little earlier than you...that is, Grandpa He has arrived, we should set off!"
Fortunately, at this moment, Grandpa He arrived with his people, and Lu Fei changed the subject, pulling Jing Jian out the door.
"Big Brother Lu Fei!"
Accompanied by a clear and pleasant voice, Duan Lingyue skipped over to greet them.
Behind her were Grandpa He and Duan Tiankui, both with smiles on their faces.
"Big Brother Lu Fei, it's great! This time I can go with you guys! I begged Grandpa for so long!"
"You and Grandpa Duan are both coming?" Lu Fei smiled, "That's fantastic, Grandpa Duan is the top feng shui master in Jiangcheng. With him here, we'll be even more capable of finding the Dragon Breath Elderberry."
Duan Tiankui nodded at Lu Fei with a smile: "Old He and I have been good friends for years. If he has something going on, how could I stand by and do nothing? I should offer my help."