Wife is hell

Chapter 31 Someone Has Delivered a Spiritual Object

"Instructor Lin, how effective is this talisman?"

Jiang Mu smiled slightly, stepped forward and took the talisman off the sheep's neck, and asked Instructor Lin, who was still in shock.

"This this……"

Instructor Lin was deeply shocked and couldn't utter a complete sentence for a long time.

She was certain that she hadn't held back with that strike.

Even a master of external martial arts who has cultivated hard skills would inevitably be injured if hit like this.

But the sheep was completely unharmed.

The miraculous effects of this talisman are simply unheard of.

If this were to circulate in the martial arts and cultivation world, it would surely cause a frenzy of buying!

Coming to his senses, Instructor Lin's eyes suddenly blazed with fervor. His breathing quickened, and he clasped his hands in a fist salute to Jiang Mu, saying, "Master Mu, how much is this talisman? Would you be willing to sell it to me?"

As someone who had been involved in the martial arts world, she knew all too well the value of such a life-saving talisman.

"I'll offer one hundred taels of gold!"

Madam Yan suddenly spoke up, her gaze fixed intently on Jiang Mu: "Lord Mu, I'll take this talisman. If the price isn't right, please just name your price."

Having experienced the kidnapping, she is now extremely insecure, and this amulet is incredibly tempting to her.

One hundred taels of gold?

Jiang Mu's heart skipped a beat.

Is this rich woman really that generous?

His original expectation was no more than ten taels of gold.

With one hundred taels of silver, even including materials, it would be enough to make two hundred golden amulets.

In an instant, Jiang Mu felt that the richest man was not far away.

Upon hearing this, Coach Lin's eyes dimmed.

She's broke; even if she tricked her master into selling the entire martial arts school, she still wouldn't have that much money.

Jiang Mu coughed lightly and explained:
"To be honest, Madam, this talisman was entrusted to me by a highly skilled person for sale. In particular, this Golden Light Protective Talisman is extremely difficult to refine and requires very precious materials. Therefore, there is only one available at present."

"Miss Lin's strike just now has already depleted some of its spiritual power; it can only take effect twice more at most."

Upon hearing that there was only one, both Madam Yan and Instructor Lin looked disappointed.

Realizing that she had wasted a precious opportunity to protect herself, Madam Yan felt extremely regretful and heartbroken.

She quickly said, "Lord Mu, please give me a price. As long as I can afford it, I will definitely buy it. I also want those jade charms."

Jiang Mu smiled and said, "The purpose of my visit is to discuss a business deal with you, Madam, and I hope to establish a long-term partnership."

Madam Yan was a shrewd businesswoman, and she understood immediately.

She gazed at the jade talismans and pondered:

"If this talisman is truly as Master Mucha says, with the effects of moisturizing the skin and calming the mind, there is no need to worry about its sales. What woman in the world doesn't love beauty?"

However, my shop mainly deals in calligraphy and painting, and I am not an expert in this field. But I can find you an insider who specializes in cosmetics and jewelry and has extensive connections.

Perhaps we can achieve a better cooperation with Master Mu Cha... and the powerful figure behind him.

Lady Yan did not lack the desire to cooperate deeply with the other party.

Who doesn't want to make more money?

However, given their current business scale and background, taking over rashly would be like a child carrying gold in the market, attracting unnecessary trouble.

One should never be too greedy.

One should not force oneself to earn benefits beyond one's capabilities.

It would be better to do a favor and take advantage of Jiang Mu's influence; perhaps then we can climb the social ladder and gain more long-term benefits.

"Then thank you very much, Madam Yan."

Jiang Mu handed over the golden amulet, saying, "I'll sell this amulet to you for fifty taels of gold, as a token of friendship."

Lady Yan was overjoyed upon hearing this and thanked her repeatedly.

"If Lord Mu trusts me, you may leave these jade charms behind. In the next few days, I will make many contacts for you, and once the most suitable partner is found, I will personally introduce them to you."

The woman realized that Jiang Mu hadn't planned how much to sell these talismans for at all.

He just rushed over with the talisman in his hand.

She was a businesswoman, so she naturally knew how to assess value and maximize profits. "Thank you for your trouble, Madam."

Jiang Mu thanked him again, feeling that he had found the right person.

……

After bidding farewell to Madam Yan, Jiang Mu left the mansion with the gold ingots in his hand, in high spirits.

We've finally taken the first step.

With this initial capital, we can craft more and stronger protective talismans.

Even if one has no cultivation, carrying a bunch of golden amulets in one's bosom can transform one into a little Vajra.

You can chop and hack as you please.

If you cut off even one hair, you win.

Just as Jiang Mu was leaving, Wen Yu and Jiang Zhenzhen happened to get off a carriage.

"Hey? Isn't that Mu Jiang, that silly boy?"

Jiang Zhenzhen caught a glimpse of Jiang Mu's retreating figure and asked with some surprise, "What's he doing at your house?"

Wen Yu truly had no good feelings towards Jiang Mu.

Especially after being verbally attacked by the other party last time, he was depressed for a long time. Seeing the other party's figure now, he snorted coldly, "He's probably here to ask my mother about the case again."

Seeing Wen Yu's unpleasant expression, Jiang Zhenzhen teased:

"Junior brother, you're really too pathetic. Is a former fool really worth your hatred and fear? Are you really afraid he'll steal your junior sister Xueying away?"

Wen Yu's face flushed red: "Senior sister, I'm not afraid of him at all. What's there to be afraid of in a mere constable? Once I've mastered my cultivation, he won't even be worthy to kneel before me!"

Hearing the man's angry words, Jiang Zhenzhen rolled her eyes at him.

Her expression suddenly changed, and she said to Wen Yu:
“Junior brother, if you’re really worried that Junior Sister Xueying is still attached to the past and can’t let go, how about I kill him for you? But, the deal we agreed on before needs to be increased.”

"what?!"

Wen Yu was startled.

He hurriedly looked around and lowered his voice, "Senior Sister Jiang, don't talk nonsense. Murder is a crime!"

Jiang Zhenzhen scoffed, her face showing disdain:

"Law? That depends on who it applies to. To put it bluntly, laws are mostly used to bind ordinary people. Since you've embarked on the path of cultivation, you should understand that you can't expect to rise above others without getting your hands dirty."
Of course, don't be foolish enough to mess with those high-ranking officials and nobles; even your master couldn't protect you if you killed them. But Mu Jiang is just a lowly yamen runner; his death is nothing to him. Who would care?

Seeing that the other party's expression was not joking, Wen Yu felt a chill run down his spine.

He had been taught by his mother since childhood and read the classics. He had never even killed a chicken, so he found it hard to accept that someone's life was taken for no reason.

"No, no! Murder is absolutely unacceptable!"

Wen Yu shook his head vigorously.

"Tch, what a spineless coward."

Jiang Zhenzhen looked disgusted, then rolled her eyes and said again,

"How about this, I'll teach him a lesson and turn him back into an idiot, okay?"

Before Wen Yu could object, she sneered:
"It seems you still don't understand Junior Sister Xueying. That girl is soft-hearted. She talks about cutting ties, but how can she easily erase the guilt she feels towards that kid?"

If her sister said a few more words, or pressured her with familial ties, and considering that the boy isn't stupid anymore... it's not impossible that Junior Sister Xueying might soften her heart and reluctantly marry him.

At that time, you can only watch helplessly as your beloved falls into the arms of a lowly clerk you despise, and bears his children…

Wen Yu's face alternated between pale and flushed.

Thinking of the complex and guilty look in Shi Xueying's eyes when she mentioned Mu Jiang, and recalling Mu Jiang's hurtful words last time, his fists clenched slowly.

"Have you thought about it?"

Jiang Zhenzhen fiddled with the bell at her waist.
"Senior Sister, this spiritual object can easily drive an ordinary person insane and turn them back into a fool. You only need to nod, and our deal will be done. I will then remove this hidden danger for you."

Wen Yu was struggling internally.

Watching Jiang Mu's retreating figure, he swallowed hard and whispered, "You...you promise you won't cause any deaths?"

A triumphant smile bloomed on Jiang Zhenzhen's face.

"make a deal."

She patted Wen Yu on the shoulder, lightly touched the ground with her toes, and darted off in the direction Jiang Mu had gone.

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