Chapter 86: Raising Funds

After Zhang Cheng finished his travels in the Underworld, he left Lamma Island and returned to Chen Jiang's Daoist temple.

The incense here was still burning brightly, and the flow of people was like a weaving shuttle.

As soon as Chen Jiang saw Zhang Cheng return, he hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Uncle Sheng, I have already talked with Li Laoban and the others; they happen to be collecting ginseng and lingzhi."

Zhang Cheng asked, "They didn't give you extra money, did they?"

Chen Jiang hurriedly shook his head and said, "Uncle Sheng, how would I dare? Didn't you often say that one should not accept rewards without merit?"

Zhang Cheng nodded with great satisfaction and said, "Mm, not bad, you have made progress this time. A-Jiang, remember, the more we are people like this, the less we can owe others favors. Once you get tainted by karma, it is very easy to fall into a calamity."

Chen Jiang patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, Uncle Sheng, I will definitely remember."

Zhang Cheng took out a Universe Bag and handed it to Chen Jiang, saying, "Inside are five hundred century-old ginseng roots and three hundred century-old lingzhi; take them and sell them."

Chen Jiang said in surprise, "Wow, Uncle Sheng, why so many?"

Zhang Cheng said indifferently, "Have you forgotten that I ran a medicinal herb company in Shanghai for over ten years?"

Chen Jiang said with some regret, "Uncle Sheng, don't donate that money; we can live a good life here in Hong Kong now."

Zhang Cheng glared, and Chen Jiang hurriedly shrank his head and said, "Uncle Sheng, I'm going to contact Li Laoban and the others!"

Having said that, he hurriedly left the Daoist temple, fearing that if he were a step slower, he would get a big slap to the face.

Zhang Cheng murmured, "Stinky brat, thinking only of getting something for nothing all day; he needs to be tempered well."

This is the principle that jade must be carved to become a useful object.

It just so happens that the vengeful spirit of that Sakai will soon come out to cause trouble, which is the perfect opportunity to train Chen Jiang.

Chen Jiang did not yet know that Zhang Cheng was making arrangements for him; he was currently diligently selling the wild ginseng and lingzhi in his hands to Li Laoban and the others.

Li Laoban was a premier tycoon in Hong Kong; he could swallow this amount of medicinal herbs all by himself.

Seeing that Chen Jiang insisted on selling at the market price, he did not dwell on it too much.

Li Laoban smiled and said, "Daoist Chen, if you have such medicinal herbs in the future, you must think of me."

Chen Jiang hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "This time, it is all thanks to Li Laoban's help."

As he spoke, he took three spirit talismans from his bosom and said, "Li Laoban, these are three Peace Talismans, which can protect Li Laoban from three calamities."

Li Zhaoji was very delighted; he solemnly took the three talisman papers from Chen Jiang's hand and smiled, "Oh my, Daoist Chen is truly too polite."

Chen Jiang cupped his hands and said, "Then Li Laoban, I shall take my leave first."

Li Zhaoji immediately stood up to see Chen Jiang off.

Li Yunkai asked in confusion, "Dad, why are you being so polite to him?"

Li Zhaoji said indifferently, "This is a master with real ability. Look at how so many medicinal herbs were pulled directly out of a bag; if this isn't a magical treasure, do you believe it?"

Li Yunkai looked unconvinced and said, "This is about the same as the magic tricks I've seen; Dad, don't get scammed."

Li Zhaoji gave a cold snort and said, "What, you think your dad is senile?"

"A team of heroic spirits appeared in the Zeng family's villa; I have already investigated this matter, and it is absolutely not fake."

"Yunkai, don't blame your father for being long-winded; I know you have seen the flashy world outside and think I'm an old antique who doesn't understand anything?"

"But when I was dealing with those foreigners, you hadn't even been born yet. It's right for young people to have vigor, but that doesn't mean you should look down on everyone."

"Alright, you'll get annoyed if I say too much. Take this Peace Talisman and keep it on your person."

Li Yunkai dared not argue and had to accept the Peace Talisman.

Chen Jiang was sent back to the Daoist temple by the Li family's car.

He took the Universe Bag and returned to his courtyard, just in time to see Zhang Cheng checking the fetus for A Zhi.

Chen Jiang hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Uncle Sheng, how is my son?"

Zhang Cheng said irritably, "How do you know it's a son? Couldn't it be a daughter?"

Chen Jiang said with some embarrassment, "Hehe, Uncle Sheng, I know magic arts, after all."

"Smack!"

"You brat, is that how you use magic arts!"

Zhang Cheng gave Chen Jiang a hit on the back of the head and continued, "Don't let others know you have this ability."

Chen Jiang said with some grievance, "Uncle Sheng, why?"

Zhang Cheng sighed and said, "Sigh, some people are bent on having a boy. If they ask you to check and you see it's a girl, that child will have no way to survive. Then you are committing a sin!"

Chen Jiang was startled and hurriedly said, "I understand, Uncle Sheng."

"By the way, those medicinal herbs were all bought by Li Laoban, totaling eight million Hong Kong dollars."

"Hehehe, Uncle Sheng, why not lend me some money so I can set up a better Daoist temple?"

Zhang Cheng thought for a moment; he wanted to build a building on Lengjiao Mountain, which would probably require buying several thousand square meters of the surrounding land.

That place was a piece of wasteland, estimated to cost only 500,000 Hong Kong dollars, plus a five-story building with a basement, each floor being about 1,000 square meters, with construction costs within 3 million.

He then took 100,000 from the total and handed it to Chen Jiang, saying, "Here, this money is for you to set up the temple; don't spend it recklessly."

Chen Jiang looked longingly at the seven million-plus and said, "Uncle Sheng, give me a bit more as a service fee."

Zhang Cheng glared and said, "Oh, you stinky brat, you don't know the height of the sky or the depth of the earth just because you were flattered a few times?"

"If I were to take action, you brat would have starved to death!"

Seeing that the situation was bad, Chen Jiang hurriedly took to his heels and ran.

Fortunately, A Zhi was there to stop Zhang Cheng, otherwise a beating of "bamboo shoots fried in meat" would have been inevitable.

Just as Chen Jiang appeared in front of the Daoist temple, he saw Yang Feiyun walking in.

Yang Feiyun hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Daoist Chen, my boss has an urgent matter and requests your presence."

Chen Jiang straightened his clothes, nodded, and said, "Ahem, let's go then."

Very quickly, Chen Jiang arrived at Yu Dahai's home; coincidentally, Mao Xiaofang and Detective Ke were also there.

Seeing that everyone was present, Yu Dahai hurriedly said, "Everyone, you also know that a murder case occurred in the air-raid shelter on Fatty Goose Mountain, and now two of Detective Ke's brothers have died."

"My daughter's student said that the people were killed by the vengeful spirits of Japanese pirates. You must take action to resolve these vengeful spirits, otherwise the common people of Xiang Island will suffer."

Chen Jiang nodded and said, "Boss Yu, we will naturally resolve this kind of matter."

"However, Boss Yu, there must be another reason why you are in such a hurry regarding this matter, right?"

Boss Yu hurriedly said, "As long as Daoist Chen takes action to resolve this matter, I am willing to pay 100,000, how about that?"

Chen Jiang smiled and nodded. Mao Xiaofang asked in a puzzled, low voice, "Daoist Chen, you doing this..."

Chen Jiang replied in a low voice, "We have to eliminate the vengeful spirits anyway, so it's good to cut a piece of flesh off this black-hearted boss. I can donate this money when the time comes."

Mao Xiaofang only then realized what was happening and nodded to agree to the matter.

Yu Dahai instantly breathed a sigh of relief, looked at Inspector Ke, and said, "Inspector Ke, you must also take action to assist."

Inspector Ke said with a look of difficulty, "This matter is very dangerous."

Yu Dahai immediately said, "I heard that your office needs renovations; I will donate a sum of money."

Inspector Ke hurriedly said, "Boss Yu, rest assured, protecting the borders and the people is our responsibility. I will definitely have my most capable subordinates assist Daoist Chen and Daoist Mao!"

(End of this chapter)