Chapter 143: When Greed Sparks

"Who knows if that guy—no, whether that old man will visit our market again…"

Niuda let out a dissatisfied hum; it's a proud creature that cares about face and wants an apology—if there's any benefit, even kneeling and calling "dad" is fine.

But if there's no benefit…

"Snap!"

Before Niuda could finish speaking, Zhu wu hurriedly struck its head, cutting off the words at its mouth, and seeing Niuda's angry look, quickly reminded:

"This line of business, by right, belongs to Hu; now Hu is willing to give us a hand, how can you still be whining here?

Hurry and apologize to Hu, or else next time there's a benefit, be careful they won't bring you!"

Don't think it's just a pig demon—gluttonous and lazy—but its mind is sharp, at least smarter than Niuda, and can probably guess why Hu Jiushisan is willing to help them.

Don't be fooled by their formerly good relationship; in front of profit, even blood brothers keep accounts, let alone these superficial brothers.

Isn't it because they have utility?

But their utility price isn't irreplaceable; at worst they can be split apart with a slap.

In front of profit, even blood brothers may become enemies.

It naturally has to flatter Hu Jiushisan to please him, lest Hu kicks it out.

Logically, no matter the business, one more person means less share; it should deliberately provoke Niuda so that it doesn't take part in this business.

Only…

That way, it's very disadvantageous for it.

If it truly kicks Niuda out, that bovine might cause trouble and sabotage the business.

It speaks without thinking and likes to argue, but that doesn't mean it lacks a brain.

Doing good is hard, but doing bad is also hard?

Moreover.

Even if Niuda is kicked out, no matter how Niuda misbehaves, it can't ruin the business; only it and Hu Jiushisan would be doing this business.

Given its understanding of Hu Jiushisan, it would become the one kneeling for money.

In all these scenarios, it naturally must pull Niuda into the business.

Niuda refuses to bow, after all no one can guarantee whether Wang Ping'an will come to the market next time.

If it apologizes to Hu Jiushisan now and Wang Ping'an doesn't come later, wouldn't its face be wasted?

If Hu Jiushisan is willing to share some of this profit with it.

Letting it apologize is no problem.

But given its knowledge of Hu Jiushisan, getting the profit in Hu's pocket out again is almost harder than soaring to heaven.

For a moment.

Niuda is torn!

Hu Jiushisan sneered, "Wu Zi, ignore that dog thing; since it's stubborn and won't apologize, let it guard the gate for life. Once we earn money and buy plenty of cultivation resources to boost our abilities, perhaps we'll have a day to rise above."

"I…"

Niuda's expression changed slightly; just as it was about to apologize to Hu Jiushisan, it heard Zhu wu exclaim, and, displeased, glared at Zhu wu and said in a harsh tone:

"Wu Zi, you dog thing, why are you shouting? Did you scare me?"

Hearing Hu Jiushisan's words, it was reluctantly persuaded; if one could rise, who would want to guard the gate forever?

It also wants to improve!

It mustered courage to apologize to Hu Jiushisan, but Zhu wu's shout ruined it.

All its courage went down the drain!

Next time.

When it might summon courage again to apologize to Hu Jiushisan is unknown.

Zhu wu pointed at a black flash in the sky and shouted, "Hu, Niuda, someone just flew out from us!"

"Isn't flying out normal? Our Jiu tou shan ji shi isn't short of regular customers!" Hu Jiushisan said casually.

The Jiu tou shan ji shi has a formation that blocks outsiders, but one can obtain an entry permit—a fine jade pendant that serves as a pass, allowing one to ignore the formation and fly about.

However, flying over the market is prohibited!

Besides that, there are many conveniences, but because it's pricey, few people or demons obtain it.

Those who can afford it are mostly long-time customers.

Zhu wu spoke again, "Hu, I mean, that black flash just now seemed to chase after that time‑pursuing fellow cultivator!"

"Chasing—could it be that they saw 'see wealth and become greedy', sparked murderous intent, and are preparing to hunt that fellow cultivator?"

Hu Jiushisan smiled lightly, not taking the matter to heart.

This doesn't happen constantly, but every so often—once or twice in a period—if it doesn't occur in the market, they won't meddle.

The money they earn guaranteeing market safety isn't the money for individual customers' safety.

And also.

This novel you…

Within their market there is a tavern; if you're worried about encountering those who see wealth and become greedy, you can hide in the tavern for a while.

Change your appearance and then leave!

Zhu wu said wordlessly, "Hu, the one they chased is the fellow cultivator selling you Talisman; don't you have any thoughts?"

"Thoughts? What thoughts could there be? That fellow cultivator is just a Paper Person, not a true body; even if danger arises, they won't lose their life, so what's there to worry about…"

Hu Jiushisan spoke casually, his words unfinished, when a flash of insight flickered in his mind, and he exclaimed delightedly:

"Wu Zi, you mean we should follow and help, a hero rescuing a beauty—no, a righteous deed, assisting that fellow cultivator, strengthening our ties with them?"

Before the words finished, the upright Niuda suddenly dropped its limbs to the ground, like a ramming carriage, and sped off at great speed.

Obviously.

Having understood his and Zhu Wu's conversation, he wanted to do a good deed alone.

"Dog thing, what are you up to?"

Hu Jiushisan angrily shouted, how could he not see Niuda this beast's little thoughts, not daring to waste words, he hurriedly chased after, seeing Zhu Wu preparing to follow up, he hurriedly spoke again:

"Five Son, you stay here, otherwise when guests come no one will collect the fee, if the steward finds out, we won't have any good fruit to eat!"

Zhu Wu weakly said: "Hu Brother, this time there will likely be a big battle, too dangerous, your safety is most important, otherwise I should go?"

"What are you going to do, you stay with me here!"

Hu Jiushisan coldly shouted.

If in the past, knowing a battle would happen, especially a fight, it would definitely hide far away.

No matter what, won't join the fun, lest become an implicated fish.

But now appearing before Wang Ping'an, it concerns whether it can obtain the source of goods—talisman.

It can only grit its teeth and forge ahead!

Moreover.

It discovered that Niuda this dog thing harbors ulterior motives; this time if it doesn't go help, it will let Niuda and Wang Ping'an form a connection.

No need to think.

In the future talisman business, there will definitely be no share for him.

Even if there is...

The share is also very small!

"Hu Brother, you must definitely protect yourself!"

Zhu Wu said with a worried face.

(End of chapter)