Only I Have the Law: A Realistic Cultivation Game
Chapter 52 I'm Really Not a Master
When Xu Zhiyi left, the landlord was still awake.
Seeing him come downstairs dressed neatly, she asked in surprise, "Going out so late?"
"A friend just called me; he needs my help with something."
"Then take care of yourself and come back soon."
"OK."
Xu Zhiyi went out and hailed a ride-sharing service on her phone.
He had heard of the Lihu No. 1 residential complex. It was one of the more expensive residential complexes in Wuxi, located right next to Lihu Lake. The second phase, Cuiyuan, mainly featured garden apartments and semi-detached villas, claiming that every household was waterfront and had its own private courtyard.
It is said that even the cheapest set costs over 20 million.
About twenty minutes later, the ride-sharing car stopped at the main gate of Lihu No. 1.
As soon as Xu Zhiyi got out of the car, she saw Zhao Wenyuan running over.
He had obviously been waiting by the roadside the whole time. When he saw Xu Zhiyi, he thanked her repeatedly with great excitement, "Young man, thank you for making the trip. I'm so sorry to bother you so late... This way please, my house isn't far from the gate, please walk a few steps."
Xu Zhiyi shook her head. "It's nothing."
Zhao Wenyuan politely led him inside.
Xu Zhiyi's cautious demeanor stunned the security guard at the gate. He looked at her with curiosity, wondering if she was some young master with such a grand air.
Lihu No. 1 truly lives up to its reputation as a high-end residential community; the internal environment is exceptionally beautiful.
After entering the gate, Xu Zhiyi felt like she was strolling through a garden.
It is surrounded by bamboo groves and lush green trees.
He followed Zhao Wenyuan through a garden path, then around a rockery screen wall, and suddenly the view opened up to a three-story detached villa, luxuriously decorated and exuding wealth.
The door was wide open, the lights were bright, and faint voices could be heard coming from inside.
Zhao Wenyuan stood at the door and gestured, "Please come in!"
Xu Zhiyi didn't stand on ceremony and went in first.
With a single glance, he instantly understood the situation inside the room.
Seated on the sofa in the main hall was an elegantly dressed, silver-haired old man with a straight back and a refined demeanor that carried a hint of authority from someone who had long held a high position.
He was frowning, holding his phone. "Okay, I understand... Please make sure to inform Master Ma and ask him to come early tomorrow morning, or I can send someone to pick him up... Okay, I understand..."
After hanging up the phone, the old man sighed with some disappointment.
Zhao Wenyuan quickly went over and whispered, "Dad, the expert I invited has arrived."
"Oh, where is it? Please invite the master in and have a seat."
Grandpa Zhao quickly got up to greet him, but when he saw that the "expert" his son had mentioned was just a boy with a schoolbag and wearing sportswear, his raised right hand immediately stopped.
"This is... a master?"
"This is young brother Xu," Zhao Wenyuan quickly introduced. "When I went to see Mo today, it was he who parted with his money..."
Before he could finish speaking, the old man raised his hand to interrupt him.
"I've already contacted Master Ma's disciple. Although he can't come over tonight, he'll definitely be here tomorrow morning. Don't rush into anything."
Xu Zhiyi understood the meaning behind the other person's words.
It's simply because he's too young, so people don't think much of him!
"Dad, what nonsense are you talking about!"
Zhao Wenyuan glanced apologetically at Xu Zhiyi, then looked at Old Master Zhao and said in a low voice, "Dad, you've already gotten several talismans from that Master Ma, but they're completely useless!"
My little strawberry flare-up is even worse today!
She doesn't even recognize me or her mother anymore!
Brother Xu, he…”
He couldn't continue.
Because he didn't know what Xu Zhiyi was good at.
Actually, Old Master Zhao wasn't wrong; he was just grasping at straws in his desperation! He only bought materials for drawing talismans because Xu Zhiyi had bought them, and he saw it as a lifeline.
"The old man is right. I'm not a master, and I don't understand these things."
Xu Zhiyi calmly stated the facts.
Zhao Wenyuan's face paled, and the expectation in his eyes immediately dimmed.
Grandpa Zhao, with an "I knew it" look on his face, looked at Xu Zhiyi and asked, "Then what are you doing here?"
Xu Zhiyi didn't keep them in suspense and said directly, "I have a talisman that can ward off evil spirits. It was passed down from my elders and it might be of some help."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Wenyuan looked up abruptly, his eyes rekindling with hope.
"An ancestral talisman for warding off evil spirits?"
"Um."
Xu Zhiyi nodded and reached into the inside pocket of her coat.
Actually, the talisman was in his storage bag; he just made a retrieval motion.
When he opened his palm, a yellow talisman folded into a triangle appeared in his hand.
Zhao Wenyuan stared at the talisman, "This talisman..."
"Only one of a kind, one of a kind."
Xu Zhiyi said calmly.
Old Master Zhao's face darkened.
"I knew it!"
He sneered, his sharp gaze sweeping over Xu Zhiyi, "At such a young age, what's wrong with learning to lie! Coming over in the middle of the night, grabbing any random talisman and claiming it's an heirloom!"
"Hmph, you don't even bother to put in any effort to lie. Your talisman is still brand new, and you dare to claim it's an heirloom!"
"Dad!" Zhao Wenyuan cried out anxiously.
"Shut up!"
Old Master Zhao glared at him, then turned to Xu Zhiyi and sneered, "Young man, I've seen your tricks all before. If you want to swindle money from me, you'd better practice some more!"
Since you're still young, I won't call the police this time.
Wen Yuan, see the guest out.
Zhao Wenyuan stood still.
He glanced at his father, then at Xu Zhiyi.
"Young man, how much is this talisman?"
Old Master Zhao glanced at him and said angrily, "Didn't you hear what I said? This kid is a liar!"
"Then I'll accept it."
Zhao Wenyuan replied straightforwardly, looking at Xu Zhiyi and saying, "Young man, name your price."
"No rush." Xu Zhiyi shook her head and said seriously, "Try it first. If it works, then we can talk about money. If it doesn't work, I won't charge you."
"Um?"
Zhao Wenyuan was stunned.
Grandpa Zhao was also stunned.
He frowned, seemingly pondering whether this was some new tactic.
Zhao Wenyuan didn't care about any of that.
Once he realized what was happening, he immediately exclaimed excitedly, "Little Strawberry is on the second floor, little brother, come with me."
Xu Zhiyi nodded and followed him upstairs.
Seeing this, Old Master Zhao wanted to say something, but seeing that the two had already left, he held back.
However, he was still worried and followed her upstairs.
The three of them arrived at the end of the second-floor corridor.
Zhao Wenyuan stepped forward and pushed open the door.
Xu Zhiyi looked inside.
The room was spacious and cozy, with light pink curtains, warm lighting, a large princess bed, and a set of markers and sketchbooks on the children's desk.
However, at this moment, the little girl who was being carefully cared for was tied to the bed with restraints, and a silk scarf as thick as a finger was tied around her mouth. She was twisting and turning incessantly, making "woo woo" roars.
Xu Zhiyi frowned slightly.
He felt the girl's eyes were fierce.
That was a pure kind of ferocity.
He felt like he was facing a stray dog that was guarding its food.
Zhao Wenyuan cautiously approached the bedside. "Little Strawberry... Daddy's here, don't be afraid..."
"roar!"
As he approached, the little girl struggled violently, letting out a low, fierce roar from her throat. The sound didn't seem to come from a human mouth at all; it sounded more like a wild beast threatening the intruder.
A haggard-looking woman sat by the bed. Seeing this, she quickly went over to comfort the little girl, but the girl struggled even more violently.
"Young Master Xu, look at this..."
Zhao Wenyuan turned to look at Xu Zhiyi, his eyes full of hope.
Xu Zhiyi walked to the bedside and took out the talisman.
His mind stirred slightly.
[Would you like to consume 100 points of spiritual energy to activate the exorcism talisman?]
【Yes】
【Spiritual Qi - 100】
[Spiritual Qi]: 450/800
I've been using up too much spiritual energy lately; I need to replenish it as soon as possible.
Xu Zhiyi pondered to herself.
He immediately felt a warm current rise in his dantian, which quickly flowed down his arm and into the talisman in his hand.
In an instant.
A golden light shone.
It was neither lamplight nor moonlight.
Instead, it was a pure golden light, warm and gentle, that emanated from the small talisman in Xu Zhiyi's hand, spreading like a ripple throughout the entire room.
The golden light flashed and disappeared in an instant.
The whole process took only a blink of an eye.
But the adults in the room all witnessed that strange scene.
"Little...little brother!"
Zhao Wenyuan's eyes widened.
Grandpa Zhao, standing to the side, stared wide-eyed at Xu Zhiyi, stammering, "Little...Big...Master, what was that just now...?"
Xu Zhiyi shook her head.
"I'm really not some kind of master."
……
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