Chapter 1368: Fantasy Antique Shop Work Log 02

"Auspicious beast? A legendary ancient divine beast?"

Luo Qiu's mouth couldn't close, his trembling gaze examined this gray-white furry creature from head to toe.

But after all, having already seen many strange things here, seeing a divine beast again wasn't that shocking.

"It... does look quite like it."

He took out the bronze auspicious beast statue from under the cabinet to compare, "Turns out auspicious beasts are so beautiful."

"Truly a wealth-bringing divine beast!"

Ying Wu Shu felt a myriad of emotions surge, equally surprised, but his expression remained calm, always warm and moist.

"Welcome to join Spirit Pure Crossing, I am the thirteenth-generation inheritor Ying Wu Shu."

Ying Wu Shu's lips curled into a light smile, and he apologetically said, "Room and board provided, but… the salary isn't high, settled at month-end."

Jin Chen originally didn't care about these things; as long as he could stay, it was fine.

"Ah hello! My name is Luo Qiu, Luo Qiu of the autumn camel."

Luo Qiu waved at the new colleague, suddenly had an idea, and passed the wrench over, "By the way… hero! Can you fix table legs?"

Jin Chen: "…"

"How come I have to work as soon as I arrive!"

0731 adapted to its cat-sized body, came over and rubbed against Ying Wu Shu's hand to act cute.

Ying Wu Shu strangely understood its meaning and asked Jin Chen, "Is it hungry?"

Jin Chen glanced at it when he had a moment, nodded, "No problem, it's fine to stay hungry."

0731:???

"Hey! Not allowed! How can a noble, mysterious auspicious beast lord be hungry!"

"【Host, you've changed your mind!! You're going to starve me to death!】"

"【…… Ying Wu Shu has no money now, don't bankrupt this shop.】"

0731 turned its amber beast eyes, suddenly sprang up, its fluffy paws waved at the door, then blew a breath.

After becoming a system following its demise, it had not used this move for a very long time.

After muttering for a few seconds, the shop door was pushed open again, and three customers walked in.

"Welcome to Spirit Pure Crossing."

In just ten minutes, ordinary customers would usually balk at the prices, but this time the three who came in each chose a treasure.

One also bought an expensive jade pearl treasure fan, priced at 200,000.

"Can I pay by card?" the customer asked.

"Sure, this way please."

Ying Wu Shu took out the card reader, wrapped it up with a soft cloth, and saw off the three customers as they left.

Luo Qiu: "… Damn!"

"It's been almost two months without opening, and opening brings in tens of thousands!"

"Is this the power of the divine beast auspicious beast!"

0731, who had to work without eating, was exhausted, lying on the counter with its tongue out, panting.

Ying Wu Shu tentatively touched the divine beast's head and asked Jin Chen, "Do auspicious beasts eat gold and silver treasures?"

Jin Chen's mouth twitched slightly, "It… is special; it eats meals."

Ying Wu Shu was surprised, but ultimately said nothing, half-believing, half-doubting, he sent Luo Qiu to buy a meal from the street.

"【Host! Remember to tell the Main God! I want to eat hamburgers! Eight beef hamburgers!】"

Jin Chen: "…"

He repeated it, and indeed Ying Wu Shu's expression became increasingly indescribable.

Jin Chen gritted his teeth, "It's not me who wants to eat."

0731 chuckled happily, nudged Ying Wu Shu's hand to nod, and shook its head.

"No one can resist the fluffy creature's proactive cuteness; Ying Wu Shu's smile deepened, 'If you say so, auspicious beasts might not be just one—does it have a name?'"

Jin Chen froze, almost blurted out subconsciously, "Ling Gun Gun."

"Huh?"

The fluffy head lifted in surprise, its beast eyes brimming with astonishment.

"Host, how do you still remember this name!"

"The sealed memories won't waver, right!"

"Boo hoo hoo, so moving!"

——

Ling Gun Gun ate and drank its fill, the shop again welcomed customers.

The moment Ying Wu Shu lifted his gaze, he was drawn to the rich yin aura emanating from this girl.

"She has touched ghostly objects." Jin Chen whispered beside him, "A very fierce ghost."

Ying Wu Shu unconsciously pinched his earlobe; as he raised his right hand, a red string-tied wrist was revealed, the inner cinnabar mole vivid red.

"Can you judge solely based on yin aura?"

Ying Wu Shu glanced back at Jin Chen, his brows and eyes flashing like a glint, "What if she directly bumped into a ghost?"

"After all, judging by appearance alone, both are possible."

Jin Chen: "Those who bump into ghosts have unstable vitality."

"This girl's breath is condensed but not dissipated, yet overly deficient in qi—a state that comes from long-term companionship with ghostly beings."

Ying Wu Shu suddenly realized, only after understanding did he notice the distinction was clear.

So that's how it is.

He had never learned this from ancient books; it turns out distinguishing the types of ghost encounters is this simple.

Xu Feifei made her way by herself to the counter storing the bead jewelry, her eyes fixed on the beautiful bracelets as she examined them one by one.

None of them……

She muttered, sounding rather obstinate, 'None will do, none will do…'

Her voice was very soft.

Suddenly, someone tapped her shoulder.

Hello.

Ying Wu Shu's voice was clear and gentle, imparting a calming magic.

Xu Feifei was first startled, stepping back half a pace, then she calmed down; it seemed the worries that had weighed on her mind these past days had eased considerably.

I'm the owner of this antique shop; I see you've been looking for a long time—haven't you found anything you like?

Ying Wu Shu stood by the counter conversing, keeping a polite distance, while Jin Chen stood at his side, more composed and cold.

But Xu Feifei felt no uncomfortable pressure from either of them; she licked her chapped lips and continued to gaze at the beautiful jade beads.

I want to buy a nice bracelet.

These… none will do.

Jin Chen interjected, 'You only think these won't do because you have something to compare them to.'

Xu Feifei nodded slowly; having no one to confide in, her eyes turned red as she spoke.

I have a very pretty one that I originally bought casually at a roadside stall; it really is lovely, but my younger brother snatched it away…

Ying Wu Shu heard her and whispered a few words to Luo Qiu.

Two minutes later, the flat redwood box taken from the storeroom was opened by Ying Wu Shu.

Take a look at this strand; perhaps it matches what you have in mind.

The Hetian jade bracelet was lustrous and full, translucent like mutton-fat jade; Xu Feifei couldn't help but exclaim.

So beautiful!

She felt a bit at a loss, even afraid to reach out and take it; only then did she realize the shop's wares might be beyond her means.

This looks expensive; I might not be able to afford it…

Ying Wu Shu still smiled, speaking gently: 'We accept trade‑ins; we're very interested in the bracelet you described—bring it and we can exchange it.'

Ah…

Xu Feifei still felt it was too precious: 'You haven't even seen that one; I just bought it casually at a roadside stall.'

Luo Qiu was quick-witted and promptly said, 'Since you like it so much, you must have a photo—you can show it to our boss.'

Xu Feifei didn't realize the subject had shifted, blankly nodding, 'Yes, I'll show you.'

Just as she took out her phone, before she could open the album, a call came in.

Xu Feifei instinctively answered, and a sharp yell came through.

Xu Feifei! You heartless wretch! Your dad's in a car accident at the hospital—hurry over!

Ying Wu Shu frowned, the fingers at his side moving as if calculating.

Oh no, the ghostly entity has begun devouring the vital energy.

Sorry, something came up at home—I have to rush over.

Xu Feifei's face turned deathly pale as she hung up.

Ying Wu Shu handed over a business card, saying, 'If you need to find me later, you can contact me.'

Jin Chen pulled a triangular talisman from his backpack and, together with Ying Wu Shu's business card, gave it to Xu Feifei.

Okay… sorry, sorry for taking up your time.

Xu Feifei nodded, at a loss, and hurried away.