Chapter 316 Pulling Everyone into the Water

"Back then, Ji Tang was targeted by Grandma Wu, and after a fierce battle, he made great progress. Now I'm strolling around the mountains with Shanjun (Mountain Lord), and I'm actually getting this kind of benefit?"

Hu Ma’s entire focus was on his *shousui* (new year's eve vigil) cultivation. What happened that day was somewhat unexpected, but in the end, he felt he had made a great profit with a smile.

He even suspected that Shanjun knew there would be benefits in taking him for a stroll, so he took him along?

Of course, cultivation is a down-to-earth matter. All his abilities came from his own practice. A stroll was just an occasional small gain. Hu Ma wasn't arrogant. Instead, he calmly thought about it.

What he saw and thought last night couldn't have been fake, right?

Accustomed to the *shousui shenren* (new year's eve vigil god) way of doing things, he only believed in what he saw and thought. Naturally, he wouldn't easily judge whether it was true or false. He hurriedly turned his head and saw Xiao Hongtang (Little Red Begonia) on the roof beam, sticking out her head, her little face looking a bit resentful, watching him listlessly.

He quickly said, "Xiao Hongtang, what happened last night?"

Xiao Hongtang was already unhappy, and upon hearing this, she pouted even more. "Grandpa Shanjun asked me to come and call you."

"Xiao Hongtang was so obedient, and brought Brother Hu Ma along, but as soon as I turned my head, you two went off to play, leaving me alone in the mountains, ignoring me."

"..."

"Looks like it's true..."

Hu Ma felt relieved and quickly apologized to Xiao Hongtang, saying, "I wanted to bring you along, but Senior Shanjun wouldn't let me..."

He first shifted some of Xiao Hongtang's hatred.

He tore off a strip of jerky, dispelling the last bit of resentment Xiao Hongtang had towards him, and then concentrated on thinking again.

The Five Fiends Gods really came.

During the New Year, Shanjun had reminded him that many people coveted the Hu family's possessions, not only outsiders but also some who were originally family members.

Now, he realized that the Hu family's estate was indeed a mess. He hadn't even done much yet, but those who had betrayed him long ago had taken the initiative to come to his door...

Suddenly, he was caught a little off guard.

But thinking about it, he had originally planned to help Aunt Zhang solve this trouble. And considering some of the cultivation matters he was now facing, as well as some plans that had been fermenting in his heart for a long time, he realized that their arrival was actually quite timely.

Moreover, dealing with this matter now had an advantage that he didn't have before.

Senior Shanjun had never really cared much about his affairs before. He was just fulfilling his promise to protect him. At other times, he would say a few words if he wanted to, and if he didn't want to, he would be too lazy to speak.

Or rather, he had always believed that he would only be considered a member of the Hu family after he entered Juéhù Village (Village of the Childless) and obtained the keepsake left by his *popo* (grandmother).

But this time was different.

The *biebaoren* (treasure hunter) had gone treasure hunting right under his nose, and the usually indifferent Shanjun was clearly a little worked up.

He had become proactive...

Didn't this mean that it would be easier for him to discuss certain things with him?

As a result, some issues that Hu Ma had been considering for a long time could finally be put on the agenda.

The silly young master of a landlord family always had to continue the family business. Since he had to inherit the family business, he would inevitably face complex and difficult problems. Did he really want to take things one step at a time, and only face them when he had no other choice?

That wouldn't do. He had to face them proactively, and make plans for some things that he couldn't escape in the future!

While it was easy to ponder these matters for half a year, Hu Ma understood in his heart that planning and executing these things wouldn't be easy.

His power was still too weak.

The Hu family's water was too deep, and it was too dangerous for him, a transmigrator, to wade into it, so...

...he had to pull a few more people into the water!

With this plan in mind, Hu Ma sorted things out in his mind.

After clarifying the plans and key points one by one, he took out paper and pen and recorded the appearances, looks, and respective abilities of the five people he saw last night, as well as the tips Shanjun gave him. Then he waited for nightfall while writing and drawing.

He waited until after dinner, and the shop assistants had all gone to sleep, before Hu Ma lay down on the bed, entered his natal spirit temple, and then, with a solemn expression, pressed his palm on the incense burner.

He had called on transmigrators many times, but this time was the most important...

"Is Miss White Wine there? Lao Baigan (Old Bai Gan liquor) calling..."

"..."

He called three times in a row without getting a response. Just as he was about to call for the fourth time, Miss White Wine's cold and indifferent voice rang out: "Speak."

Miss White Wine was still pretty good to him...

Hu Ma couldn't help but think that, according to Erguotou, he had to say what he wanted to do while calling Miss White Wine, otherwise he would definitely not get a response. If she wasn't interested in what he said, she wouldn't respond either.

At least he got a response every time. He quickly said, "I'm just a little curious, what about the *fengzheng* (bestowal of a title) matter that you mentioned before?"

"I've been ready on my end for several months, why haven't I heard back from you?"

"..."

Unexpectedly, she mentioned this matter. Miss White Wine was also silent for a moment before saying, "I need to do more preparation. It hasn't been completely decided yet."

"The *fengzheng* is a big deal for what I want to do, so it must be done properly. Of course, more importantly..."

"...low-key!"

"..."

"Low-key?"

Hu Ma's heart moved slightly, vaguely guessing what she meant, but he didn't follow up on the topic. He just smiled and said, "Anyway, I've already promised you. I'm just waiting for your reply."

"However, I do have something I'd like Miss White Wine to help me with..."

"..."

Miss White Wine was obviously a little surprised. "What could you possibly have going on right now? I already gave you the main materials for the *shousui* inheritance oil lamp that I promised you. And you're sitting pretty steadily in the position of assistant shopkeeper of the Blood Food Gang, aren't you?"

"I thought you would be very low-key for the next year or two."

"..."

"That's what I said, but there are always unexpected things that come knocking, aren't there?"

Hu Ma smiled and said, "Recently, I just got news that a group of *biebaoren* from out of town are causing trouble in Lao Yin Mountain (Old Yin Mountain)."

"Lao Yin Mountain?"

Miss White Wine was slightly startled, seemingly surprised that Hu Ma would say it out loud. She was silent for a moment, then said lightly, "You were the one who scouted out the intelligence for the last batch of Blood Food. Now suddenly another batch has come? What kind of people are they?"

Hu Ma smiled and said, "It's just a coincidence. I just wanted to ask if Miss White Wine is interested."

There were rules among transmigrators too. Hu Ma's words meant that he had intelligence in his hand, that he was putting together a job, and that it was related to the *biebaoren*.

If Miss White Wine was interested, she would agree, and then they could talk about the specific details and plans. If she directly said that she wasn't interested, then there was no need to talk about the rest.

While Hu Ma waited patiently, she was indeed silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled faintly and said, "The *biebaoren* are all born fat sheep, and they're from out of town. There's no reason for me not to listen, is there?"

"Of course, I still have to see your plan first."

"..."

"That's natural."

Hu Ma quickly agreed and arranged a time with her. Then he backed out and called Erguotou again.

He had long been aware of Miss White Wine's caution. Now that he saw her agree so readily, he was a little surprised.

But the first one went smoothly, but he didn't expect trouble when calling Erguotou. He called him left and right, calling him four or five times in a row, but he didn't come. Just as he was thinking of skipping him, his lazy voice rang out:

"What are you calling me so early for?"

"I haven't even finished my drink yet, but I keep feeling like someone is calling me..."

"..."

Hu Ma was speechless. "It's not early, it's already midnight..."

Erguotou said, "Do you think someone who doesn't have to get up early for work in the next life would obediently go to bed before twelve o'clock?"

"..."

Hu Ma found himself unable to refute him. He could only sigh and say, "Maybe it's because you live in the city, it's lively, and the nightlife is rich. We live in the countryside outside, so we go to bed early..."

As he thought about it, he became serious and lowered his voice. "Brother, I have a big one in my hand now. Are you interested?"

Erguotou suddenly became a little wary. "How big?"

Hu Ma thought about it and said, "At least bigger than the one we did before, and we're not after Blood Food, but the spiritual treasures of the *biebaoren*. If we can divide up the things in their hands, one piece would be enough for us to work hard for several years."

"Oh..."

Erguotou was clearly a little tempted, but hesitated and said, "I don't know why, but after you chatted with me last time, I always feel that you, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, are not very reliable..."

"Are you sure it's a spiritual treasure?"

"..."

"Of course!"

Hu Ma sighed and said, "There will definitely be some difficulties, but I've already asked Miss White Wine for help. If you're really busy..."

"What?"

As soon as he said that, Erguotou suddenly fell silent. After a long time, he said, "Then count me in."

Hu Ma was surprised. "Huh?"

"Huh what huh?"

Erguotou said unhappily, "Count me in first. If Miss White Wine can agree, I think this thing can definitely be done!"

"..."

Two were tricked in...

When Hu Ma cut off the connection with him, he felt a little relieved. It was good enough to coax them into this plan. He had a plan to convince them.

Having done this step, it seemed like it was enough, but Hu Ma thought that the group that was coming were, after all, *biebaoren*, so...

After some hesitation, he still called out, "Is Miss Sweet Potato Liquor there? Lao Baigan..."

"I'm here, I'm here, I'm here, Senior..."

Before the voice fell, Sweet Potato Liquor's voice rang out hastily, "Senior, hello, Senior, I miss you..."

"What's this reaction?"

Hu Ma cleared his throat to make himself sound deep and said, "I have a job here for you..."

"I'll participate!"

Sweet Potato Liquor immediately replied, "I'll participate in any job!"

"I'm so bored, Senior..."

(End of Chapter)