Starting with the Corpse-Eating Worm, he worked his way up to become the Left-Winged Immortal Lord.

"We clearly agreed on a three-year period, but Zhong Li broke his promise and is now making excuses to demand repayment after only a few days!"

Gu Shenyan slammed his hand on the table, furious.

Li Ru, standing to the side, also looked worried. "Honey, how about we buy some things and pay a visit to ask for an extension?"

"That's all we can do. If I had known that Zhongli was fickle and untrustworthy, I should have gone to the Ghost Market to borrow money. The interest rate was high, but at least the term was long enough that we could pay it back if we worked hard."

Gu Shenyan sighed helplessly in his anger.

Li Ru quickly reassured him, "Then I'll have someone inquire about what this Daoist Zhongli likes later."

"Do you have connections?"

"I have a close female friend in Changping County. You know her too; she used to be a wandering cultivator, but her cultivation was destroyed by her enemies, so she can only do some business in the county."

"That Fellow Daoist Yang?"

"Uh-huh."

"Remember to bring some things when you visit."

"rest assured."

The two of them quickly finalized their plan and placed their hopes on a subsequent visit.

But knowing that Zhongli Daoren was a cultivator from the Ghost Market Brokers sect, he knew that what he wanted was not money at all.

It was his father's fate!

Now they've suddenly changed their minds and come to ask for money; it's clearly an attempt to pressure their parents and drive them to the brink of despair.

Then, by using him as leverage, and given his father's strong determination to prevent him from following in his footsteps, he will surely agree to repay with his life essence, and may even borrow some more at the cost of his life essence.

Thinking of this, Gu Qing subconsciously touched the five hundred taels of silver notes on his chest.

Luckily, I managed to borrow the money.

dong dong dong-

Gu Qing stepped forward and knocked on the door.

The voices of Gu's father and mother abruptly stopped.

"Who?"

"Father, Mother, it's me," Gu Qing replied.

Inside, Gu's mother's footsteps immediately quickened, and before she could finish speaking, she had already stepped forward and opened the door.

"Why are you here?"

Gu Qing entered the house and closed the door, saying bluntly, "I borrowed some money from Master Li to try and cover our financial difficulties. Master Li said that Zhongli Daoist practices the art of the Ghost Market Brokers, and they never wanted money in the first place..."

After explaining all the pros and cons, Gu's father's expression turned extremely ugly.

Gu's mother, standing to the side, was also extremely worried, but not about herself. "How could you borrow money from Master Li? He's no benevolent person. Over the years, no fewer than ten young Taoist disciples have died at his hands. He's a ruthless killer..."

Mr. Gu, his face also grim, asked, "How much did you borrow?"

Seeing their worry, Gu Qing was not surprised.

Li Fu was that kind of person.

But people are always complex.

They all have two faces.

Even multiple faces.

"I borrowed five hundred taels, and Master Li said I can pay it back whenever I want, with no time limit." Gu Qing immediately took out a stack of silver notes from his pocket.

When the two saw that it was as much as five hundred taels and heard the words "no time limit," their faces became even more grim.

But before they could speak, Gu Qing immediately took out the concealment talisman from his bosom and placed it on the table, making it impossible for him to hide the yin energy in his body anymore.

"Because I was able to begin practicing the method on the very day I obtained it without damaging my vital energy, I have now mastered the first level of the method. If I wish, I can break through to the first level of Qi Refining at any time."

Gu Qing revealed the real reason for borrowing the money.

Gu's mother was taken aback.

The same was true of Gu's father.

When the two of them carefully examined Gu Qing's body with their senses and saw the vast Yin energy, and confirmed that Gu Qing had not damaged his own Qi and blood, the worry on their faces instantly turned into joy.

"So that's how it is! No wonder he was willing to lend you as much as five hundred taels!" Father Gu was overjoyed and relieved.

Gu's mother hugged Gu Qing tightly, tears of joy streaming down her face, "I never imagined my son would be a genius in unorthodox cultivation!"

"You don't need to deliver meat up the mountain anymore. Just stay home and do your own thing." Gu Qing also reached out and hugged his mother.

Whether it's on Earth or in this world, having parents willing to give everything to support their child is a rare thing. For this reason alone, Gu Qing had already regarded the two as her own parents.

With them around, he is not alone in this world.

"Okay, okay."

Mother Gu said "good" several times, then threw herself into Father Gu's arms, tears streaming down her face.

Gu Qing asked, "Father, what is Zhongli Daoist's cultivation level?"

"Like me, at the second level of Qi Refining."

Father Gu responded.

Gu Qing nodded, then handed over the five hundred taels of silver notes, saying, "Father, I'll stay with Mother at the inn. You go and return the money first. If Zhongli refuses to accept it, then bring up Li Fu's name."

"it is good."

Father Gu took the silver note, patted Gu Qing on the shoulder, and looked at Gu Qing with eyes full of pride.

……

Not long after.

Gu Shenyan headed straight for the gambling den with the silver notes.

Zhong Li had barely entered the casino when Gu Shenyan arrived shortly after.

When his subordinates informed Zhong Li that Gu Shenyan had come to repay the money, Zhong Li jumped up from the chair.

"Is he really coming to pay back the money?"

Zhong Li could hardly believe it.

Just now, Gu Shenyan was forced to beg him multiple times, how come he suddenly has money to repay?

"Let's go take a look."

Zhong Li headed straight for the front yard of the gambling den.

When Zhongli saw that Gu Shenyan immediately asked for an IOU, he asked suspiciously, "I can give you an IOU, but what about the banknotes?"

Gu Shenyan revealed part of the silver note, but not the whole thing.

"All five hundred taels are here."

"How did you suddenly get five hundred taels?"

Zhong Li could hardly believe it.

Gu Shenyan said indifferently, "You don't need to worry about that. Just give me the IOU, and I'll return the five hundred taels to you immediately."

The words fell.

Zhong Li did not respond, but only gave a soft chuckle.

After that laugh, neither the gamblers in the casino nor the thugs in the gambling den dared to utter another word.

The once noisy gambling den suddenly became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

"What do you mean?"

Gu Shenyan pressed for more information.

A hint of mockery played on Zhong Li's lips as he said, "Five hundred taels...not enough!"

"You want to back out?" Gu Shenyan was suddenly furious.

Zhongli laughed and said, "Going back on your word... no, no, no. When you borrow money from a gambling den, it's always a nine-out-of-thirteen-out-of-ten deal. If you borrowed five hundred taels from me, you'd only pay back five hundred taels. There's no such thing as a free lunch."

"But we..."

Before Gu Shenyan could finish speaking, Zhong Li interrupted him, "That's what it says on the IOU!"

"you!"

Gu Shenyan was furious.

He was about to curse when Gu Qing's words immediately flashed through his mind.

He could only suppress his anger for now, and then said coldly, "Zhongli, aren't you curious about where this money came from? Let me tell you, it was lent to me by Master Li Fu of Wufeng Temple!"

"Li Fu?"

Zhong Li's expression changed slightly.

however.

After a slight surprise, Zhong Li's expression turned cold again.

"Even if it's Master Li, he has no right to interfere in my gambling den's affairs. Nine outs and thirteen returns, whatever amount is owed will be paid back!"

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