American variety show world begins with subduing Jason

"I'm not that human-shaped teddy bear from Shirai-en."

The young man thought to himself as he watched his friend, who had just walked into the store with a flamboyant and showy air, strut in.

"I feel like you're thinking about something very impolite," the young man said, rubbing his chin with a puzzled expression.

"...That's just your imagination!"

Ugh, what a huge blunder! I only just realized I'd already met the word count requirement and could apply for publication. I thought I had to wait for the editor's notification. How stupid of me! I feel like I've lost a fortune! 〒_〒

Chapter 116 Installment Payment

"Why are you so free today? Instead of going to the film set to keep an eye on that TV series your family invested in, what are you doing at my house?"

Zhu Mingyao asked irritably, "I was just reprimanded by the old man from afar because the other party reported me."

"Or did that lovely Hawaiian girl keenly see through your sly and filthy nature and resolutely escape your clutches?"

Upon entering, Bai Ziyuan was greeted with a venomous spittle from Zhu Mingyao, but he was not annoyed at all. He smiled and took off his gaudy purple-red jacket, tossed it onto the sofa, revealing a flamboyant pink-white shirt underneath.

Before the boy could even greet him, he sat down leisurely.

"You shouldn't be in the right to criticize me now. You've really changed a lot in just three days! You've become so quick to understand!"

He went out for a trip and came back with a girlfriend. Has he joined the glorious evolution? Is he a boy now? Or a man?

"How dare you bring this up? We haven't even investigated you for accusing me of slander!" Zhu Mingyao pointed angrily, his hands on his hips.

"Besides, I'm barely here! You're a well-fed man, you don't know the hunger of a starving man!"

Bai Ziyuan feigned a sigh, revealing a wry smile that seemed troubled but was actually smug. "Not at all... You're a starving man, you don't know the emptiness of a full man! The hardships involved are not something outsiders can understand."

He winked and said, "I have a complete copy of the Yellow Emperor's Classic of the Plain Girl and the Mud and Water Elixir Method in my collection. Just ask if you need it..."

"No need for you to worry. My Shangqing sect has its own lineage that is no less than anyone else's," Zhu Mingyao scoffed.

The effects of 【Kidney Spirit Mysterious Darkness】 are beyond the comprehension of ordinary mortals like you! My sexual happiness for the rest of my life is already firmly in my grasp.

"That's not necessarily true. Don't underestimate others. You should know that the world is vast and there are many hidden and wonderful methods."

For example, the rapid development of the Sisterhood of Witches in recent years is closely related to their expertise in love potions. Once a man drinks it, whether he is an ordinary official, businessman, or a superhuman, he will gradually develop feelings for them and eventually become obedient. Bai Ziyuan smiled strangely, as if there was a deeper meaning behind it.

Hearing this, Zhu Mingyao finally understood the hidden meaning his friend had been conveying during their rambling conversation.

Although the relationship between the Chinese American Chamber of Commerce and the federal government is currently relatively harmonious on the surface, it is still quite delicate behind the scenes.

The fact that the Chamber of Commerce has remained on the West Coast for many years, while in New York, the political and economic center of the country, it has only sent a small number of people to handle purely commercial affairs and its influence has never expanded eastward, reveals the extent of the behind-the-scenes power struggles involved.

The idea that "those who are not of our kind will surely have different hearts" is not unique to the Chinese.

When it comes to dividing enemies and friends based on ethnicity and skin color, and excluding those who are different, the ancient people of this great Eastern nation are almost as tolerant as angels in the face of some descendants of pirates.

As the saying goes, one should always be wary of others; Bai Ziyuan was worried that he might fall victim to someone's honey trap.

His expression straightened, and he nodded slightly to his friend.

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Seeing that her friend understood, Bai Ziyuan stopped there to avoid annoying others, and then continued to chat animatedly about the romantic things she had seen on set.

Seeing his strange behavior, Zhu Mingyao didn't bother to say anything and pointed to the door.

"Is this all you came for today? Is there anything else important? If so, say it quickly. If not, quickly form a ball and leave gracefully."

"Hey, don't rush..." Seeing that the other person clearly had no intention of being a loyal listener, Bai Ziyuan helplessly raised his hand in a daze.

"Elder Lü took the crystal prosthetic eye you asked me to help him find someone to sell. He asked you what you wanted in exchange?"

That...

Zhu Mingyao suddenly remembered that a few months ago, the old gypsy woman who had harmed herself and others by randomly taking her anger out on others, had temporarily acted as a tomb raider after eliminating the vengeful spirit that the woman had transformed into, and had scavenged a magical artificial eye from the woman's grave.

After waiting a few days and having it appraised, he asked Bai Ziyuan to hang it in the Chamber of Commerce to see if any like-minded people were interested.

But it turns out Elder Lü wants it...?

Zhu Mingyao crossed his arms, unconsciously licked his palate, and pondered for a moment.

Before returning to his country, the old man pawned the Yaksha Demon General [Jason] to the merchant guild, and it's currently being cared for by Elder Lü. If he were to exchange it for the crystal prosthetic eye...

Tsk, he shook his head inwardly, rejecting his own idea. The difference in value was too great; he simply couldn't bring himself to say it.

Zhu Mingyao suddenly had an idea: perhaps he could try a different approach?

He laid out his plan to Bai Ziyuan, who rolled her eyes and muttered a few words.

"installment?

"That's a novel idea. Elder Lü isn't a stingy person; he should agree. I'll discuss it with him when I deliver the things."

"By the way, since you're planning to pay in installments, bring this along too."

Zhu Mingyao clapped his hands, turned around and carried out a small wooden box with talismans pasted on it from the basement. He opened it and found the only spoils of war he had received from the girl in the Green family who liked to get fancy equipment during the mission the day before yesterday.

"This stone egg contains the essence blood that the murderer extracted from the victims during the last mission. It is somewhat taboo in nature. Elder Lü's several jars of Yin Soldier Five Witches are just right for him to use."

Human essence and blood, let alone in modern society with strict laws, were considered gray commodities that could not be openly discussed, and were generally circulated in the black market.

Although Zhu Mingyao didn't have any moral fastidiousness, he didn't find them very useful. His Yin Soldiers were made using Maoshan secret methods, making them unusual Yin Ghost Soldiers. They didn't need to be fed with human or animal essence, so they just happened to serve as part of the "payment".

The two chatted for a few more minutes. When they heard the old-fashioned grandfather clock in the living room chime ten times, Bai Ziyuan suddenly woke up from her dream and jumped up from the sofa. While carrying her suitcase, she shouted that her date was late and ran towards the door.

"Please be careful with it!"

"Sorry, sorry!"

The young man, who was in a hurry to leave, almost bumped into the figure that pushed the door open. He nimbly took two steps back and looked at the person in front of him with a slight frown.

At this moment, Zhu Mingyao also stepped forward quickly and stood beside him with a hint of wariness.

Both of them had already established a solid foundation in their cultivation. Bai Ziyuan dared to rush out so brazenly because he sensed that there shouldn't be anyone at the door!

"Good morning, gentlemen." As if sensing the wariness on the other side, the newcomer chuckled and introduced himself:

“I am Sister Irene of the Catholic Church. I came with staff from the Special Investigations Bureau. I am here today to ask Mr. Milyo a few simple questions.”

Zhu Mingyao looked in the direction the other party indicated, and several black-clad agents on the roadside in the distance nodded in acknowledgment when they saw him looking over.

Yes, they are all familiar faces who often provide protection for Michelle and Ms. Lisa.

His doubts lessened somewhat, and he bowed and gestured for guidance.

“This… senior, respected nanny, what is it that you wish to discuss inside? I will tell you the truth.”

Chapter 117 The Stigmata

The boy's respectful, almost fawning attitude was not due to the Church's reputation.

It was the old nun in front of her, dressed in a simple short-sleeved robe, with silver hair peeking out from under a black headscarf, and a kind and gentle face, whose aura was simply too frightening.

Just now, from a distance, Zhu Mingyao hadn't noticed anything, but now that they were face to face, he could feel the vast and holy aura hidden beneath the other's slender body. It was like the Yangtze River, flowing endlessly, and when it occasionally seeped out, it was like a ray of warm spring sunshine shining down, making him feel warm all over and almost unable to muster any energy.

This is under the condition that the other party is not hostile. If it were a direct confrontation, the other party would not even need to make a move. They could defeat you completely just by suppressing your aura.

Zhu Mingyao glanced at Bai Ziyuan's solemn expression and knew that Bai Ziyuan's yin-based magical power was being suppressed even more severely.

The visitor was clearly a senior expert with a distinguished position in the church. It was only right to show more courtesy to our young master. He wasn't some arrogant genius who liked to deliberately disregard authority.

Unexpectedly, the old nun gently declined his kind invitation.

“No need for such formalities, Mr. Milton. I just have a few simple questions, just a few minutes. You visited the Corin Manor in northern Golden State a while ago, didn’t you…”

Seeing that the guest was decisive, Zhu Mingyao also perked up and answered.

……

"Thank you for your help, I'm so sorry to have bothered you." Having gotten the answer she wanted and confirmed her suspicions, Aunt Eileen nodded and smiled with satisfaction.

Just as Zhu Mingyao and his companion thought she was about to turn and leave, the old nun suddenly spoke up and asked:

"Young sir, if I may be so bold as to ask, may I see what that thing in your arms is?"

Zhu Mingyao's mind raced. He took the box from Bai Ziyuan's hand and presented it to her politely, but quickly recounted the whole story of the item, emphasizing that it was a legitimate spoil of war he had obtained during an official mission.

As if sensing his little scheme, Granny Eileen smiled.

"Please rest assured, I am not one of those narrow-minded fanatics who constantly clamor for the purification of all impurities; I am simply marveling at the coincidences of the world..."

Her gaze shifted, landing on the black and red stone egg in the box. Its obsidian shell shimmered like dark glass in the sunlight, enveloping a viscous liquid within that pulsated with strange spiritual energy.

"What do you think it looks like?" the old nun suddenly asked, seemingly out of nowhere.

Before Zhu Mingyao could answer, a smile appeared on her lips, and she spoke to herself.

"I think... it's a snake egg!"

Even though the venomous snake had fled far away and its scent had completely dissipated, a trace of a snake egg remained!

After speaking, Aunt Eileen nodded slightly, gestured with her hand to make the sign of the cross, and softly offered a blessing:

"Farewell, gentlemen, may the Lord bless you, Amen!"

He then turned and walked towards the special agent's car on the street corner in the distance, leaving the two bewildered people standing there looking at each other.

What are you laughing about so happily?

Sitting in the Special Investigations Bureau's car, the large, black nun DeLaurice looked at her superior's expression and asked in confusion.

She didn't get out of the car and wasn't sure what had happened.

"It's nothing..." The old nun seemed to be in a very good mood.

"A fortunate coincidence, two dark fruits were destroyed by the same person, this is a good omen from the Lord, telling me... evil will surely fail!"

……

……

Located in the south, Jinzhou was already quite warm in early May. Fashionable girls had long since thrown away their thick coats and leggings, and put on all kinds of sexy and hot T-shirts and short skirts, showing off their beautiful and charming bodies.

A brand-new Porsche cruised leisurely through the streets of Los Angeles, its silver-gray body reflecting a mesmerizing glow in the sunlight, leaving the girls on the roadside dazzled.

Because of their proximity to Hollywood, local girls have frequent opportunities to get up close and personal with celebrities and the wealthy. Regardless of their knowledge in other areas, they always have a good eye for luxury goods.

With just a quick glance, their sharp eyes could instantly assess the value of this sports car—even if it wasn't the top-of-the-line model, the price would still be over six figures.