What do you mean by saying that the corpses I sew are all ominous creatures?

I pointed to the piece of dead wood in the third wooden box.

Lan Manshan was stunned for a moment, clearly not expecting me to choose this piece of scrap wood that the Lan family had been unable to understand for generations.

"Young friend Chen, are you sure you want to choose this?"

Lan Manshan looked at me with some hesitation.

"Although this thing is hard, we really don't know what it's used for."

You saved the Gu King, a debt of gratitude to the Lan family. If you choose to return with such a worthless piece of wood, we Lan family members will feel terrible.

Why don't you look at some other items? Even choosing a couple more wouldn't hurt.

"No need, Grandpa."

I shook my head, my tone calm but firm.

"I like this one, I'll take it."

Seeing my firm attitude, Lan Manshan could no longer persuade me.

He sighed, closed the third wooden box, and handed it to me with both hands.

"Since you insist on choosing it, then it is yours."

Hopefully, it will play a real role in your little friend's hands.

I took the wooden box and weighed it in my hand.

"Thank you, Grandpa."

After selecting the treasures, we left the vault.

Lan Manshan locked the wooden door of the treasure vault again, and then sent someone to take me back to the bamboo house.

It was already past midnight when we got back to the bamboo house.

As I passed by Jin Wanliang's room, I noticed that the light was still on and the door was ajar.

After knocking on the door, I pushed it open and found that Jin Wanliang was still awake.

The fat man was sitting at a wooden table, drawing and writing in a small notebook with a pen in the dim light.

A cup of cold tea sat in front of him, his face contorted with excitement as he grinned foolishly.

Hearing me enter, Jin Wanliang looked up.

Upon seeing it was me, he immediately put down his pen and grinned so hard that his chubby cheeks bulged together.

"Brother Chen, you're back? What good things did you pick out from the treasure vault?"

I walked to the table, sat down, poured myself a glass of water, and said, "I just picked out a little trinket."

Why are you grinning like an idiot in the middle of the night instead of sleeping?

Jin Wanliang didn't press me to ask what I had chosen. He picked up a small notebook from the table and waved it in front of me.

He lowered his voice, his tone filled with barely concealed excitement.

"Brother, you really made me look good tonight!"

You don't know, but after the banquet ended, several young men in charge of the Lan family came over to talk to me.

Their attitude was incredibly polite!

Jin Wanliang took a sip of cold tea and continued, "I took the opportunity to chat with them about the specialties of the southern border region."

Guess what? They actually agreed to let me open up a business route from the Ten Thousand Mountains to Jiangcheng!

I drank my water and listened quietly to him speak.

"Although southern Xinjiang is remote, it has many wonderful things!"

Jin Wanliang excitedly slapped the table.

"Those wild medicinal herbs that have been around for years, the molted shells of poisonous insects that are over a hundred years old, and some ancient ritual implements unique to the Miao people."

These items are highly sought-after goods on the black market, with prices that are often unavailable!

In the past, the Lan family was exclusive; outside merchants were simply not allowed in. Even if someone occasionally managed to get a little, it was always exploited through multiple layers of bureaucracy.

Jin Wanliang moved closer, his eyes gleaming with the shrewdness of a businessman.

"Things are different now."

Because of your connection, the Lan family directly granted me the highest level of access.

I can get the goods directly from them, without any middlemen taking a cut.

Once this line of operations is successfully established, the profits will be astronomical!

Seeing his excited expression, I smiled and said, "That's your skill. Being able to close this deal is also a testament to your ability, Boss Jin."

"No, no, no, brother, you're being too polite."

Jin Wanliang waved his hands repeatedly and said with a serious expression.

"Although I, Jin Wanliang, love money, I am very clear-headed."

Why should the Lan family give me this face? It's all because you, Brother Chen, saved their lives! I'm completely benefiting from your kindness."

He picked up his pen and drew a heavy circle on his notebook.

"I've thought it all out."

All the profits from this route, after deducting labor and transportation costs, will be split 50/50 between my brother and me!

You don't need to worry about anything, just wait in Jiangcheng to collect your money.

Upon hearing this, I raised an eyebrow slightly.

I have absolutely no interest in doing business.

Moreover, I currently have over 14 million yuan in savings, which is enough for me to live on for a long time.

Although cultivating my evil energy is very taxing, it often relies on opportunities and breakthroughs between life and death, and cannot be achieved simply by spending money.

"Old Jin, I can't take this money."

I looked at him and shook my head.

"This is a channel you worked hard to establish. I didn't put in much effort, so it's not fair for me to take half the profits. You can keep it for yourself."

"Hey bro, that's not fun at all!"

Jin Wanliang became anxious, and the fat on his face trembled.

"Without you, I, Lao Jin, am not sure if I could have left the Southern Frontier unscathed, let alone do business with the Lan family!"

You have to take this money. If you don't, you're disrespecting me.

If you think taking money is vulgar, then whatever year's worth of medicinal herbs or any other rare or unusual materials you need in the future, I'll provide them!

Seeing his resolute expression, I knew that refusing him any further would be useless.

Although Jin Wanliang and I are close friends, he is still a businessman at heart.

Many of the things they do are also done according to the business rules of merchants.

He gave me half of the profits, which was actually a way of strengthening our relationship.

"Alright."

I didn't refuse any longer and nodded.

"Then we'll do as you say. I won't hesitate to ask you for anything in the future."

"That's more like it!"

When Jin Wanliang saw that I agreed, he immediately beamed and picked up his pen again to start calculating in his notebook.

Seeing this, I didn't bother him anymore.

After returning to my room, I took off my coat, lay down on the wooden bed, closed my eyes, and began to rest.

……

The next morning.

Jin Wanliang and I got up early, packed our things, and prepared to leave.

Lan Manshan, along with several elders and a group of young members of the Lan family, were already waiting at the entrance of the village.

"Young friend Chen, won't you stay a few more days?"

Lan Manshan looked at me, his tone still carrying a hint of pleading.

"No, Grandpa. There are still things to take care of back in Jiangcheng."

I shook my head and said.

"Now that the Gu King has recovered, the Lan family will definitely get better and better in the future, and I should go back to do my own thing."

"Thank you for your kind words, young friend. Then I will not try to keep you any longer." Lan Manshan nodded.

After he finished speaking, he took out a black wooden plaque from his pocket and handed it to me.

"This is the elder's token of our Lan family."

From now on, wherever you go, as long as you encounter someone from the Lan family, show them this token and they will obey your commands.

If you encounter any trouble, send someone to the Ten Thousand Mountains to deliver a message at any time.

The entire Lan family is ready to go through fire and water without hesitation.

This time I didn't refuse and took the wooden sign directly into my pocket.

"Thank you, Grandpa."