[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-seeking-fortune-and-avoiding-evil-in-the-cultiva":3,"chapter-seeking-fortune-and-avoiding-evil-in-the-cultiva-seeking-fortune-and-avoiding-evil-in-the-cultiva-chapter-72":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},155468,294,"Chapter 72: Perceiving People’s Hearts, Extorting Money","seeking-fortune-and-avoiding-evil-in-the-cultiva-chapter-72",72,"\u003Cp>\"Lord He, you truly have sharp eyes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am indeed from out of town.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only recently have I come to live in Yunze City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Fan nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not hide his identity as an outsider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, due to recent unrest, many people have left Yunze City, but more people have entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outsiders like him were not few in number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he was not particularly conspicuous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An outsider?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Recently, we’ve been strictly investigating outsiders in Yunze City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s to prevent some lawless individuals from sneaking in and causing trouble within our city.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You wouldn’t happen to be a spy for the Red Eyebrow Army, would you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder He Yuliang looked at Jiang Fan and directly labeled him a spy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He showed a clearly malicious intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, confess immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is your true intention in coming to Yunze City at this time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other Money Gang members surrounded Jiang Fan, appearing ready for a confrontation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Jiang Fan’s heart sank. Was this guy planning to make trouble for him? But they had never met; what reason did he have to cause problems?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait, this was a feeling of greed. Could this guy be attempting to extort money?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since he ascended to the Refining Organ Realm, his sensitivity to ordinary people’s emotions had become increasingly keen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joy, anger, malice, murderous intent, greed—all these emotions could not escape his perception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he seemed increasingly familiar with controlling people’s hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the power brought by the Soaring Snake Technique, mastering a power akin to divine ability, truly incredible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Elder He Yuliang did not harbor any malice or murderous intent, only pure greed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant the person intended to make some money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, if handled improperly, it could turn into malice and murderous intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emotions often shift in a single thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By handling it well, danger could be turned into safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord He misunderstood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m powerless, how could I possibly be a spy for the Red Eyebrow Army.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don’t believe me, I can show you proof.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Fan smiled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t fear the other side having desires, only feared them lacking desires, which was most troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Proof? What proof?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder He Yuliang spoke lazily, but soon his eyes brightened as he saw Jiang Fan discreetly handing over heavy silver taels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He kept his composure and accepted them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he felt very satisfied. It seemed this young man was wise and saved him the trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he just wanted monetary gain; if the other side was sensible, he wouldn’t pursue further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough, cough, this proof is indeed quite crucial.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems you aren’t a spy sent by the Red Eyebrow Army.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Live well in Yunze City from now on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as you don’t cause trouble, our Money Gang can protect you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder He Yuliang casually gave an empty promise, very satisfied to have accepted the silver taels from Jiang Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought if more sensible people came, his monthly expenses wouldn’t be a worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this scene, other Money Gang members also relaxed one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Lord He.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Fan breathed a sigh of relief, sensing joy and satisfaction emanating from He Yuliang, knowing he had made the right move and avoided a disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, he wasn’t short of money, so such a small amount didn’t matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he wasn’t afraid of He Yuliang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only worried about the Money Gang behind He Yuliang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he acted here, conflict with the Money Gang would surely arise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He might not be able to continue living in Yunze City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having found a stable place to live, he certainly didn’t want to leave soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if the other side didn’t recognize the opportunity and pushed too far, he wouldn’t mind sending them off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patience also had its limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, He Yuliang and his group received the money and quickly left this street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the neighbors were all dismayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They showed no joy, only deep anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much tax do these Money Gang bloodsuckers want to collect? They’ve collected taxes beyond twenty years, yet still want more, clearly robbing us with no way to live.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone gritted their teeth, extremely angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially seeing households unable to pay being dragged away by the Money Gang, it made the feeling of shared despair rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now Xu De’s family met such doom; who knows if it would be their turn tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can’t we report them? Their actions are excessive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, report them? They’re in cahoots with the government.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Previously, people have reported them, but just entering the government office they’d be beaten out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If only beaten out it would be fine, but even more serious, they’d find an excuse and drag them to the military camp, truly with no recourse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, knowing this earlier, we’d rather open the city gates and let the Red Eyebrow Army in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This damned world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd clenched their fists, filled with rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they were helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the power of martial artists, the strength of ordinary people was too weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any Skin Tempering Realm Martial Artist could massacre them entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was why noble families remained standing for millennia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Jiang Fan returned home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Weiwei waited anxiously at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had heard the screams and cries outside earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This felt just like being back in Osmanthus Village under the oppression of the Dragon King Gang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally thought such events would disappear after arriving in Yunze City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, they worsened instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could only be said that ravens everywhere are equally dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter where you live, ordinary people are oppressed without a day of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Husband.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Weiwei was delighted seeing Jiang Fan return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry, it was a trivial matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those people just wanted money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Fan embraced Su Weiwei, sensing her worry, and comforted her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m sorry, husband.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The cultivation technique you gave me last time, I still haven’t learned it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I had, maybe I’d be able to help you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Weiwei apologized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew the Immortal Cultivation Technique’s preciousness well, and spreading it would cause a sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sadly, her aptitude was too poor, and she still couldn’t begin practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps because of too little training.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Train with me, and you’ll surely master it quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Fan picked Su Weiwei up by the waist, feeling her enchanting figure, soft and supple, wanting to comfort her through direct action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Husband.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Weiwei’s face blushed, eyes seductive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, inside the house the bed covers rolled, and cries echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>",1082,"2026-05-29T04:35:03.759Z","2026-06-01T04:29:09.863Z",1,"novelbin.me","336ef22afd23088fa10ea017317c189c364afdf34e1308dd39c587044707a6ff","seeking-fortune-and-avoiding-evil-in-the-cultiva-chapter-73","seeking-fortune-and-avoiding-evil-in-the-cultiva-chapter-71",1243,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fseeking-fortune-and-avoiding-evil-in-the-cultiva-cover.jpg"]