My wife who comes from a wealthy family
Chapter 297 - 298: A Highly Profitable Deal

Chapter 297: Chapter 298: A Highly Profitable Deal

"Well, you can’t really say it like that. Chen Lao’er is quite impressive, at least in terms of astronomy, geography, geomancy, and especially unbeatable in grave digging. He’s invincible in that!" Ye Wudao touched his chin, thinking that he shouldn’t be too harsh on Chen Lao’er.

The scene shifts.

The ancestral home of Taoism, Dragon Tiger Mountain!

Inside the majestic Sanqing Hall, two elderly men sit opposite each other next to a chessboard.

One wears a straw hat, looking like a simple farmer with rough hands, very unremarkable.

If someone with sharp eyes were here, they would be wide-eyed in astonishment.

This man is none other than Jiang Hai, one of the six lords of Dragon Country!

Sitting opposite Jiang Hai is a disheveled Taoist elder, picking his toes with his left hand and holding a roast chicken in his right, oil dripping from his mouth as he eats.

"Master Tao, it’s your turn to move!" Jiang Hai said with a smile.

"Achoo!" Master Tao suddenly sneezed, his throat seemed blocked, making his face uncomfortable.

"Master Tao choked on a chicken leg, quick, get some water!" Jiang Hai immediately ordered.

A young Taoist boy hurriedly brought over a bowl of water, and after Master Tao drank it in one gulp, he cursed, "Damn, that little rascal Ye Wudao is badmouthing Master Tao behind his back, making me choke on a chicken butt. I really want to smack him to death!"

Pfft!

Hearing this, Jiang Hai couldn’t help but laugh and said, "Master Tao, you really have trained a distinguished disciple. I saw this boy in the Capital City before; he has the aura of a hidden dragon. He will definitely soar high one day!"

"Jiang Hai, you’ve traveled all the way from Capital City to my Dragon Tiger Mountain. You didn’t come to flatter me, did you? Master Tao doesn’t like empty talk. Speak plainly!" Master Tao said straightforwardly.

"To be honest, I came to Dragon Tiger Mountain to find Master Tao. I have two things to tell you, one good news and one bad news. Which would you like to hear first?" Jiang Hai asked.

"I’ve never had much good news in my life; let’s start with the bad news!" Master Tao said indifferently.

Jiang Hai raised a finger, "This bad news concerns your beloved disciple Ye Wudao!"

"Oh, what trouble has that little bastard caused outside now?" Master Tao asked.

"He recently caused a huge stir in Capital City and even went to the Martial Department, angering the Martial King who now wants to kill him!" Jiang Hai began.

"The Martial King, that kid from the Martial Department, huh? That kid is also quite a tough character, his future achievements might not be less than yours or mine!" Master Tao muttered, picturing the Martial King in his mind.

"I gave him a favor before and protected him, but he’s agreed to a fight to the death with the Martial King within three months. He claims he’ll cut off the Martial King’s head. With only two months left, I’m afraid it’s not looking good for Ye Wudao!"

Jiang Hai said with a bitter smile, "Being one of the six lords of Dragon Country, I can’t always protect Ye Wudao without compromising justice!"

Master Tao nodded.

"That’s natural. Heh, that kid’s bad temper needs to be dealt with. When you go back, tell that Martial King kid to chop his dog head off hard for me. If the blade isn’t sharp enough, I can offer to sharpen his Martial King’s Blade for free!" Master Tao said nonchalantly while gnawing on a chicken leg.

Jiang Hai was stunned and exclaimed, "Aren’t you worried about your disciple’s safety?"

"I don’t give a damn. That kid managed to hop and skip around Mount Kunlun for seven years; his fate is dead, his destiny reduced to a single word, he’s tough. Ah, if only Little North King had had such a tough fate back then!" Master Tao mentioned the North King with some emotion.

"Hehe, since Master Tao said so, I no longer need to worry." Jiang Hai gave a slight smile.

"Jiang Hai, what other reasons brought you to my Dragon Tiger Mountain?" Master Tao asked.

"You might want to finish that chicken leg first, otherwise, I’m afraid you won’t be able to eat after hearing what I have to say," Jiang Hai said with a mysterious smile, deliberately keeping him in suspense.

"Hehe, playing coy isn’t your style, Jiang Hai. I’ve faced all kinds of storms in my life; just speak your mind." Master Tao devoured his meal, oil dripping from his mouth.

"Here..." Jiang Hai looked around.

"Don’t worry, this is my turf!" Master Tao said, and to dispel Jiang Hai’s concerns, he waved his hand grandly, releasing a barrier that blocked external interference and eavesdropping.

"I’ve received a very secretive and top-secret piece of intelligence... the North King might still be alive..." Jiang Hai whispered.

What?

Upon hearing this, Master Tao was as if struck by lightning, and the chicken leg fell from his hand.

"What, what did you say? Little North King isn’t dead? Where is he?" Master Tao stood up shocked and elated.

"Although I’m not sure of North King’s current whereabouts, the credibility of this top-secret intelligence is very high, at least 80%!" Jiang Hai said.

"Hahaha, hahaha!" Master Dao laughed heartily, tears streaming from his eyes, "Little North King is not dead, that’s, that’s such a relief! My old buddy Emperor Ye can rest peacefully now!"

"If Emperor Ye were still alive, things might have been different since he was truly a towering figure of our generation!" Jiang Hai reminisced, with the imposing figure emerging in his mind.

"Master Jiang, no matter what it takes, find Little North King’s whereabouts for me! Whether it requires manpower, material resources, or financial support, I, from Dragon Tiger Mountain, will back you with all our might!" Master Dao said excitedly, a departure from his usual miserly ways.

"Hehe, rest assured, the North King has made great contributions to Dragon Country, I will not let a hero be overlooked..." Jiang Hai chuckled.

...

The scene switches to Ye Wudao’s side.

"Pff!" Ye Wudao dispatched Mrs. Qiu, ending the Qiu family’s dominance in Mountain City.

"Ye Wudao, thank you!"

"Wuu, Brother Wudao, we’ve caused you trouble again!" Xu Yuanyuan and Xia Shiqi, having been rescued, their beautiful eyes filled with self-reproach and annoyance.

Ye Wudao laughed, "What are you talking about? If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t have been caught up in this!"

The two women, profoundly moved, threw themselves into Ye Wudao’s arms.

"Ye Wudao, you are truly wonderful!"

"Brother Wudao, I want to marry you in the future!"

Ye Wudao thoroughly enjoyed the feeling, his hands instinctively resting on their waists.

"Ye Wudao, where are you putting your hands?" Xu Yuanyuan blushed.

"Naughty brother, daring to touch someone’s buttocks..." Xia Shiqi quickly moved Ye Wudao’s hand away, her ears turning red.

"Cough cough, I’m just checking your bodies to see if you are hurt!" Ye Wudao said seriously.

"Cough cough, I am Wu Yazi, and I greatly thank you, young friend Ye, for saving our lives..." Wu Yazi, supported by Ji Xiaozhu, approached Ye Wudao and bowed in thanks.

Ye Wudao quickly stepped forward, laughing, "Master Wu Yazi, there is no need for formalities!"

"Never expected young friend Ye’s strength to be so astonishing. Not only did the Qiu couple fall at your hand but even Qing Yunzi succumbed to defeat, I deeply admire you!" Wu Yazi said with sincere admiration.

Ye Wudao laughed, "Hehe, much of this is thanks to the King-sealing Pill you helped me concoct!"

Wu Yazi shook his head, turning to Ji Xiaozhu, "Granddaughter, let’s go!"

"Grandpa, we don’t even have a home anymore, where can we go?" Ji Xiaozhu’s beautiful eyes brimmed with tears.

"I..." Wu Yazi sighed deeply, appearing to have aged a lot all at once.

"Oh my, poor old man and Xiaozhu!"

"It makes me want to cry!" Xu Yuanyuan and Xia Shiqi could not help but shed tears.

Ye Wudao also felt deeply moved, his expression grave, "Master Wu Yazi, if you don’t mind, you could come with me to Jiang Hai. I’ll help you rebuild Wuyazhuang!"

It seemed as though Wu Yazi had lost all hope, shaking his head, "I no longer yearn for Wuyazhuang now, I just seek a place to spend my twilight years!"

Ye Wudao earnestly said, "If Master Wu Yazi trusts me, I, Ye, will guard both you and your granddaughter Ji Xiaozhu with my life!"

Hearing Ye Wudao’s words, Wu Yazi was deeply moved.

Ji Xiaozhu was even more moved, her tears brimming and her heart fluttering.

"Hehe, Master Wu Yazi, you should also think about Xiaozhu. After all, Xiaozhu and Yuanyuan are like sisters!" Ye Wudao laughed.

Xu Yuanyuan and Xia Shiqi quickly hugged Ji Xiaozhu’s arm, saying, "Xiaozhu, let’s not separate!"

"How about coming back with us to Jiang Hai?"

Ji Xiaozhu, naturally willing, her expression gave her thoughts away, she lowered her head, "I’ll listen to Grandpa!"

Wu Yazi laughed, "In my lifetime, I have no attachments, only this beloved granddaughter! Since she has decided, then I’ll trouble young friend Ye from now on! Should you ever need anything, just command me!"

Ye Wudao was elated, having gained an alchemy master and a beauty all at once, this deal was a total jackpot!