However, many of his confidants knew that Uncle Yao's life was full of legendary experiences. He was knowledgeable and experienced. To put it simply, he had eaten more salt than many people had eaten rice, and he had crossed more bridges than many people had walked roads.
Therefore, what Uncle Yao said is absolutely true.
The confidants held their breath and listened quietly.
Uncle Yao continued, “The monks, Taoists, and nuns I’m talking about aren’t the kind of fools who swindle money. They’re… monks, Taoists, and nuns in famous mountains, historical sites, and renowned temples and monasteries. You have to understand, our country has thousands of years of cultural history. This historical accumulation has given rise to many amazing professions and skills. For example, real Taoists can refine elixirs—not just for show, but genuine elixirs that can cure illnesses or strengthen the body. And then there’s internal martial arts! Things from novels really exist, just not in our secular world. And some monks, Taoists, and nuns in their own temples and monasteries have actually developed skills unimaginable to ordinary people! We are secular people, blinded by money and material possessions, unable to access that level of people. We might occasionally hear about it and scoff, but I have to tell you, those people with special skills, those who have mastered powerful internal martial arts, do exist!”
"Uncle, what is internal martial arts?" A trusted confidant asked, still confused.
"Hmph! You don't need to know the details." Actually, Uncle Yao himself wasn't very clear either. "In short, in our province, there is such an extremely powerful internal martial arts force that transcends worldly conventions!"
"Ah! I understand! Uncle Yao! The force you mentioned, ten or a hundred times more terrifying than the World Assassin Association, is this internal martial arts force! They actually exist in our province... This is truly bizarre. We had no idea!" a trusted confidant said, blushing.
"You know nothing! If it weren't for a chance encounter I had with an important figure in this force, I wouldn't know any of this!" Uncle Yao's gaze suddenly turned fervent. "Thirty years ago, I unintentionally saved a dying old Taoist priest. Little did I know, he was a man of great importance! He was the leader of the Qingcheng Sect back then! Ha!"
"Qingcheng Sect?" The confidants all perked up their ears.
"You should all know about Qingcheng Mountain, right?" Uncle Yao laughed smugly. "Qingcheng Mountain is a famous tourist attraction in our province, and also a birthplace of Taoism! It has a long history! Over a thousand years! Ha, over a thousand years of history! It's something we ordinary mortals can't even imagine! The Qingcheng Sect is located in Qingcheng Mountain; it's a terrifying force that's far stronger than we worldly people can imagine! Hmph! Gao Jianfei, you just wait! I have reservations about the secular world and dare not touch you, but I want to see how you deal with those Taoists from the Qingcheng Sect! Ha! Shen Hong, you wait, Gao Jianfei will be coming down to keep you company soon!"
As he spoke, Uncle Yao carefully took out a jade pendant, carved from jade and with an antique design, from his bosom. It was engraved with landscapes and special symbols. "Back then, by chance, I saved the leader of the Qingcheng Sect! He's a highly skilled person; he wouldn't accept favors without reason. He immediately gifted me two items!"
Uncle Yao's words at this moment took on a legendary quality. However, they were also true, not fabricated at all, so his confidants listened with rapt attention, not daring to interrupt.
"One of them is a 'Rejuvenation Pill,' a rare and precious elixir refined by the Qingcheng Sect. After taking it, it grants men incredible stamina in sexual matters! They can even sleep with several women in one night without any problem! I'm over sixty years old this year, but I still maintain a strong interest in women, and my women never say I'm old. In that area, I'm just as good as a young man! I have sex about 27 or 28 days a month! That's all thanks to the 'Rejuvenation Pill'!" Uncle Yao said proudly.
"Wow... Uncle Yao, do you still have that 'Rejuvenation Pill'? It's amazing! Can you let us see it?" The confidants all gasped in astonishment.
"Hmph! Don't interrupt!" Uncle Yao coldly rebuked, "That 'Rejuvenation Pill' is a treasure that doesn't even exist in this world. I'm already incredibly lucky to have obtained one. How could there possibly be a second one? And the second treasure I obtained is this token!"
Uncle Yao brandished the jade token in his hand. "This was given to me by the sect leader back then. He told me that this token is the symbol of each generation of sect leader of the Qingcheng Sect. Anyone who holds this token can ask the Qingcheng Sect to do something for them!" After a pause, Uncle Yao said ferociously, "I have kept this token close to my body for 30 years and have never used it! Now, it is time to use the token!"
"I...demand...that the Qingcheng Sect...should spare no expense...to kill Gao Jianfei for me!"
"Gao Jianfei... is dead!"
"If the Qingcheng Sect makes a move, what can the World Gambling Association and the Song family do?"
"die!"
Qingcheng Mountain.
Mount Qingcheng is one of the birthplaces of Taoism in China and a famous Taoist mountain. Located southwest of Dujiangyan City in Gansu Province, it was formerly known as "Zhangren Mountain," 68 kilometers east of Dujiangyan City and 10 kilometers southwest of the Dujiangyan Irrigation System. Its main peak, Laoxiao Peak, reaches an altitude of 1600 meters. Among famous mountains, it is renowned for its perilousness, the beauty of Mount Emei, and the grandeur of the Qutang Gorge, earning the reputation of "Qingcheng, the most secluded place under heaven." Mount Qingcheng is a famous historical mountain and a national key scenic spot in China, and in 2000, it was jointly listed as a World Heritage Site with Dujiangyan.
Since ancient times, people have used the word "secluded" to summarize the unique characteristics of Qingcheng Mountain. Qingcheng Mountain is surrounded by lush greenery, with peaks, valleys, and temples all nestled among dense trees. The Taoist temples and pavilions are built with natural materials, without artificial embellishment, blending seamlessly with the mountains, forests, rocks, and springs, reflecting the Taoist philosophy of simplicity and naturalness. Also considered unique features of Qingcheng Mountain are the three natural wonders: sunrise, sea of clouds, and sacred lamps.
Shangqing Palace is located on a hillside about 500 meters from the summit of the first peak of Qingcheng Mountain. Originally built in the Jin Dynasty, the palace enshrines Laozi, the founder of Taoism, and contains a statue of Laozi, a wood carving of the 5,000-character *Tao Te Ching*, as well as legendary relics such as Magu Pond and the Mandarin Duck Well…
At this moment, in the Shangqing Palace on Mount Qingcheng.
At the head of the main hall sat an elderly Taoist priest. His hair and beard were snow-white, but his complexion was quite rosy, and his skin was delicate and lustrous, like a peeled egg.
This Taoist is none other than the current leader of the Qingcheng Sect... Taoist Guanxuanzi.
Below the throne, on the left sat a row of middle-aged and elderly Taoist priests. On the right sat a row of secular men dressed in shirts and suits.
In this hall, whether they are Taoist priests or ordinary people, everyone has an extraordinary temperament, as if they are not detached from worldly affairs!
At this moment, Guan Xuanzi held a jade pendant in his hand, a smile playing on his lips. He stroked his beard and chuckled, “Thirty years ago, I was framed and attacked by several enemies, suffering severe injuries. However, thanks to the protection of Lord Li, I was rescued by a commoner and, after half a month of recuperation, my injuries were completely healed. Afterwards, I gifted that commoner a Rejuvenating Pill and an identity token. Time flies like an arrow, and thirty years have passed. This morning, that commoner came to our door with the identity token. I suppose everyone knows that anyone who holds the identity token of the Qingcheng Sect Leader, regardless of their status, has the right to request that the Qingcheng Sect do something for them.”
Upon hearing this, both those on the left and right, whether Taoist or lay, nodded slightly.
"Our Qingcheng Sect exists in this world, and the most important thing is our reputation. Since that mortal holds the token, we should fulfill his wish!" Guan Xuanzi said. "His wish is for us to kill a mortal at all costs."
“Oh,” a middle-aged man dressed in secular attire sitting on the right stood up abruptly, “Sect Leader, if the mission can be accomplished simply by killing a secular person, then it is far too easy.”
Guan Xuanzi smiled and said, "Things are probably not that simple. You should know that the person holding the identity token is a king of the underground forces in the secular world of a province. Even he could not kill him and had to rely on our strength to kill him. I'm afraid his background is not simple."
After a pause, Guan Xuanzi smiled and said, "Of course, our Qingcheng Sect is not afraid of anyone. Our target is named 'Gao Jianfei.' He is a young man and is currently in ZG City."
"Uh?" The middle-aged man who had spoken earlier said, "Master, in ZG City, there is a small temple called 'Qingyan Cave'. Inside, there are some monks who know a little about internal martial arts. Could it be that 'Gao Jianfei' has some connection with the monks in Qingyan Cave?"
Guan Xuanzi said, "Well, Ye Shui, I'll leave this matter to you. You must immediately go to ZG City, start with Qingyan Cave Temple, investigate Gao Jianfei, and when the time is right, kill him and bring his head back to me!"
"Yes, Master!" The middle-aged man in secular attire respectfully accepted the order. "Destroying the mere Qingyan Cave Temple would be as easy as turning one's hand for Ye Shui!"
Qingyandong Temple, ZG City.
The room that originally belonged to Abbot Huiyuan was now occupied by several people.
Besides the Taoist priest Qingquanzi and the monk who abstained from lust, there were several other strange-looking figures.
The two nuns were both in their thirties and quite elegant.
In addition, there was a burly man with a buzz cut, dressed like an ordinary person, who exuded an imposing aura.
There were five people in total in this room. These were all people who had always been on good terms with Qingyan Cave.
"Everyone, I have already explained the key to this matter to you," Qingquanzi said with a smile. "The one who killed my old friend Huiyuan was certainly not an ordinary person. He also killed Madam Gou with a single blow. Such a person is no ordinary person. In my opinion, that person must have a powerful family backing him up."
A nun said in a sweet voice, "Master Qingquanzi, are we just going to let him kill our friend without seeking revenge?"
Qingquanzi smiled slightly and said, "I never said I wouldn't take revenge. Listen, everyone, although that person comes from an ancient sect or a large family, he is ultimately just one person, and still young. Tomorrow, several of his friends will be coming. We outnumber him, so naturally we won't be afraid of him! So, we'll first be polite and then force him to come to Qingyan Cave Temple. After that, we'll use both soft and hard tactics; he'll surely comply! Also, we don't just want to kill him. If we can coerce him into having his family apologize to us and give us some compensation, wouldn't that be wonderful? It's better to resolve enmity than to create it. Having one more friend doesn't matter, and having one less enemy doesn't matter either. If we can make friends with his family through this, that's much better than killing him, isn't it? Of course, if he remains stubborn, then we'll just... kill him!"
Night. Gao Jianfei's home.
Gao Jianfei let the Tibetan Mastiff rest on the balcony. He then went into his mother's room.
My mother was still asleep, with only a faint pulse and breath, proving that she was still alive.
Gao Jianfei held his mother's cold hands in his own, pressing them against his cheeks, and murmured, "Mom, don't worry, I'll be able to cure you soon! I've become a Level 3 Exorcist! I'm almost a Level 3 Ghost Master skilled in medicine! Mom, you probably don't understand what I'm saying, but I'm telling you, I'm very confident I can bring you back to consciousness! Just give me some time, please give me some time! Also, Mom, I've personally dealt with Zeng Jian who hit you! His whole family committed heinous crimes, and I've taken care of them all! Don't worry, our family's revenge has been avenged! Now, I'm just waiting to cure you!"
Gao Jianfei glanced at his exorcism points and saw that they had recovered to '450'. Now that Gao Jianfei had become a level 3 exorcist, the daily recovery rate of his exorcism points was much faster than when he was a level 2 exorcist.
As things stand, 1,500 exorcism points can be restored every day.
Actually, it's not bad at all.
Gao Jianfei chatted with his mother for a while, then went to the bathroom to take a shower. While showering, he went straight into the ghost's den.
In the den of ghosts.
"Dear user, welcome to your ghost den. May I ask how I can help you?" the intelligent program asked loyally.
"Well, I don't have enough exorcism points right now, so I definitely can't handle any level 3 ghosts. I just want you to access the database and check for me how many exorcism points are needed to exorcise a level 3 ghost that is skilled in medicine."
Gao Jianfei said directly.
Now, Gao Jianfei needs to figure out a goal and then accumulate exorcism points.
"Okay, esteemed user, I will access the database shortly. Please wait." The intelligent program finished speaking and immediately began to work.
Gao Jianfei waited anxiously.
About two minutes later, the AI program spoke up, “Dear user, I have found it for you. Among all the level 3 ghosts, the one skilled in medicine is a virtual level 3 ghost. If you want to get rid of it, you will need to spend 5,500 exorcism points.”
"5,500 exorcism points?" Gao Jianfei's eyes lit up. "Great, I understand! With the goal clear, the rest will be much easier!"
Gao Jianfei left the Ghost Den immediately.
"Damn it, 5500 exorcism points, I'll definitely save up enough! I'll save up enough soon! Tomorrow, I'll try out the missions and earn experience points!" Gao Jianfei started taking off his clothes to take a shower.
That night, just like the night before, Gao Jianfei slept in the living room, while Chen Xian and Song Ying shared a room.
Gao Jianfei thought to himself that he should get rid of Song Ying as soon as possible. If things continued like this, his normal sex life with Chen Xian would be affected and disrupted!
Nothing happened that night. The next day, the first thing Gao Jianfei did upon waking up was to turn on the virtual display screen and scan the recovery status of the exorcism point...
"1100"
The number of exorcism points has been restored to 1100.
Gao Jianfei got out of bed, washed up, and ate breakfast. Just as he finished eating, Chen Yaohui called... "Jianfei, something happened at the casino!"
Gao Jianfei's mind went blank. "What is it?"
Chapter 207 Mad Dog Tactics!
Chapter 207 Mad Dog Tactics!
"Jianfei, something's happened at the casino!" Chen Yaohui said to Gao Jianfei in a slightly tense tone over the phone.
"Huh?" Gao Jianfei was taken aback. "Something's wrong with the casino? This... is so strange!"
Indeed, it is strange. Very strange!
The casino incident was simply due to someone causing trouble! A gambling expert came to cause trouble. You see, Chen Yaohui took over Sister Hong's casino and recruited "Old Zhao," the gambling expert who originally managed it, to work for Dongxing. While Old Zhao might be considered trash by Gao Jianfei, he was still a registered and certified gambling expert by the World Gambling Association. Ranked over 200th in the world, Old Zhao could easily handle most people causing trouble at the casino.
Now that Chen Yaohui has called to say the casino is in trouble, it means that Lao Zhao can't protect it anymore! A world-renowned gambling expert has come to cause trouble!
Gao Jianfei immediately replied in a very professional tone, "Yaohui, I understand. Who is this person? How much better do you think their gambling skills are than Lao Zhao's?"
"Huh?" Chen Yaohui was taken aback. "Jianfei, you've misunderstood. It wasn't a gambling expert causing trouble at the casino, but... a monk..."
"A monk?" Gao Jianfei was shocked. "I get annoyed whenever I hear anything about monks, Taoists, or nuns! What kind of monk is this?"
“Jianfei, you’ve met this monk before. He’s the fat, slovenly monk who came to the casino to cause trouble for you the night you had your match with Shen Hong,” Chen Yaohui said bitterly.
He was referring to a monk who abstained from sexual activity.
Gao Jianfei asked gravely, "It was him? How did he cause trouble? Did he assault someone? Kill someone?"
“No, not at all. Xiao Gao, that monk just hangs out in our casino, interfering with customers' betting, and he even... damn it, he urinates and defecates everywhere, it's disgusting. My men don't dare shoot him. After all, we can't just kill this mysterious guy directly. So, I had my men drag him out. This monk is so nonchalant, letting my men drag him around without fighting back.” Chen Yaohui recounted with a wry smile, “Jianfei, I had over twenty strong men, and we couldn't budge him! That guy's feet seem rooted to the ground, firmly welded to it, we just can't do anything about him!”
"Even twenty-odd strong men couldn't move him?" Gao Jianfei gasped. "That's real skill... This monk has real skill!" After a pause, Gao Jianfei frowned and said, "Then I'll come and handle it now."
“Jianfei, the monk just left, saying he'll come back tonight. His actions have immediately reduced our business by several percent; the gamblers have all gone to gamble in other parts of the city. Tell me, with a monk standing here, who would want to gamble in our casino? Gamblers are generally wary of monks, nuns, and Taoist priests…it's considered unlucky!” Chen Yaohui complained to Gao Jianfei. “Jianfei, that monk said he doesn't ask for anything else, and he's not trying to be our enemy, he just…he just wants you to go to Qingyan Cave Temple. He said he doesn't care about you killing Huiyuan and Madam Gou; they want to talk to you and make friends. If you don't want to go, then they'll send people to the casino every day in shifts to cause trouble, and…and…and they'll also…investigate your family…investigate your relatives…this…”
"Huh?" Gao Jianfei's face immediately darkened.
"They're investigating my home? Investigating my relatives?"
Everyone has their own bottom line, and Gao Jianfei's bottom line is undoubtedly his family!
"Okay, I understand." Gao Jianfei hung up the phone immediately. "I'll handle this."
After ending the call, Gao Jianfei moved a wicker chair to the balcony to smoke and think. The Tibetan Mastiff lay lazily at Gao Jianfei's feet, communicating with him telepathically, "What's wrong, Xiao Gao?"
“I’m in trouble. There’s a group of strange guys who seem to have their eyes on me. They’re all quite capable; they’re not ordinary people,” Gao Jianfei replied.
Gao Jianfei knew clearly that those people had transcended the realm of worldly affairs, and to deal with them, he shouldn't use worldly methods. It was like river water and well water—two different realms. Forcibly merging these two realms would likely have the opposite effect.
Gao Jianfei also knew that if those people really wanted to harm his family, they would always find an opportunity!
Being robbed is a terrible thing, but what's even worse is having a group of highly skilled thieves who are always eyeing you!
"I have to personally address these hidden dangers." Gao Jianfei finished one cigarette and then lit another.
"Xiao Gao, what are you afraid of? I'll go with you! I'll help you bite them!" the Tibetan Mastiff transmitted to Gao Jianfei telepathically.