Return From The Immortal World
Chapter 714: The Old Rat of Shanghai
The Ji Family's ancestral residence, Changxi City. Ji Mu stood in front of his family's ancestral temple, watching as his grandmother pinned the rosary beads and knocked on the back . Mokugyo . Her grandmother was a devout Buddhist, and since her grandfather died more than 20 years ago, she has lived in seclusion in an ancestral shrine. He rarely went out of the house and did not know all the family matters.
Ji Mu himself was somewhat rebellious from childhood, although he was not a bullish character. He spent his youth being wild and arrogant, but at the moment he was relatively mature and stable. His grandmother was his closest person ever since he was a child, and he subconsciously came to this place after receiving a call from Tang Xiu.
He was also aware of the principle of truth, that one could only seek wealth and honor in risk and danger.
The scene he saw two days ago was the same as him breaking Tang Xiu's secret. Although he gifted many treasures and tried his best to befriend Tang Xiu in his quest to become an immortal capable of ascending clouds and riding the mist, he was also very good at it, it is something that can change like clouds and rain. Hence, the only way was to bet his life and fight for it.
"Grandmother, I want to talk to you. ”
In the past, Ji Mu would never interfere with his grandmother's meditation. But she had an appointment with Tang Xiu for a while, so this time it was an exception.
Hu shi's closed eyes opened and, as a streak of wisdom flashed by, he stopped knocking on Mokugyo and gently rose from the pillow. He then turned to look at his granddaughter outside and said, "What happened?"
Ji Mu paused for a moment, and then immediately said with a bitter expression, "Grandmother, I have decided to come forward to do something important, so I want to talk to you before leaving. I can only calm down if I hear your voice. ”
"Is it very dangerous?" Hu Shi asked slowly after being silent for a while.
Ji Mu nodded, but then shook his head and said, "The ancients said that one cannot catch a tiger if one does not enter the tiger's den, while there is honor and wealth amidst danger. Therefore, I will take risks for this wealth and honor. ”
"The Ji Family has given you wealth and honor, is it unable to satisfy your taste buds?" Hu Shi asked, frowning.
“It was completely different, grandma. "Ji Mu shook his head. “Money can never buy the kind of wealth and honor I want, even a mountain of gold and silver. ”
Hu Shi looked at him sharply and said, “Since the mountain of gold and silver cannot afford it, then there is no harm in you trying it. But think clearly, granddaughter. You are still young. Very young . ”
Ji Mu was silent. He knew that he was young, but he also thought that it was this young man who triggered his ambition. It is said that the more we have, the more we fear loss. He had yet to take over the Ji Family business, as his father and uncle were still at the top. He only had the status as a member of the Ji Family as well as the rich life it provided.
"Have you talked to your parents or your uncle about this?" Ask Hu Shi.
"I can't tell them about this. "Ji Mu shook his head.
"Then, what do you need from Grandma?" Hu Shi sighed.
"No need, grandma," Ji Mu said with a smile. "I've done everything I could. It depends entirely on the present fate. If he wished me dead, I fear that nothing could change my fate, even if the Ji Family hired everything to change it. But don't worry! I had given him some treasures before, so the chance for me to return alive was huge. ”
She's she? A treasure?
Hu shi's wrinkled face turned slightly dull as he looked at his grandson's bright smile. He suddenly made up his mind and turned to the table where the ancestral memorial tablet was enshrined. From the leftmost drawer of the table, he took out a rectangular wooden box, gently swept away the dust, and then returned to the front of Ji Mu, saying, "Our Ji Family were nobles and members of the Imperial Court in the era of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Even though we had lost most of the family treasures during those difficult years, we still kept some good items until now. Take this wooden box and give it to her as a gift! If he has sharp eyes, your chance of coming back to life will increase without saying anything about the object inside this box. ”
Ji Mu's hand trembled slightly. Although he did not know what treasures were inside this wooden box, to be placed in the ancestral hall explained that it must be something great. However, looking at her grandmother who was willing to give it for her sake and the love she showed her, she was so touched that she wanted to cry.
"Go, grandson!" Hu Shi gently waved and sat on the pillow.
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Shanghai . The Century Square .
Yu Shuqing sat with his legs tilted on a bench at the north end of the field while holding the hot milk tea he had just bought, chewing on his last sausage. As the captain of the most mysterious Phantom Special Combat Force in China, he had been through life and death situations for countless times. However, at that moment, he looked like a street person doing dirty business.
"Do you think money-loving men will come here, Captain?"
On the flower bed next to Yu Shuqing, Mo Xiaonan yawned and looked bored. Just the handsome prima donna that occasionally passed by made him seem somewhat excited.
"He will . His mind was full of greed for money, so he naturally would not miss the opportunity to make money, ” Yu Shuqing said casually. “Don't look at the man like he's just crooked, because he does have a lot of ability. Moreover, how could he obtain the information that his peers in the intelligence agency could not find again and again? ”
“He does have the ability, but his heart is too black. The price is getting higher after the last time, demanding 1 million this time. You know, I still feel sad even though the money is not mine, ” complained Mo Xiaonan.
Mo Xiaonan touched his nose looking embarrassed and no longer spoke . Ugh ... Mo Xiaonan touched her nose looking embarrassed and no longer spoke.
Without much distraction, a young man wearing flashy clothes, a stick in this mouth, and an ape-like chin appeared before Yu Shuqing and Mo Xiaonan like thieves. He sat on the bench where Yu Shiqing sat and then took out a pack of tangled cigarettes. He picked one up, lit it, and then took a deep puff with a delighted expression on his face. Then, he laughed and said, “OK, money money money money. Give me my money quickly. My time is precious, and every second wasted equals a dime of my finger. ”
"I know the rules, Mouse. One penny equals one item, but you don't have to rush to earn money without giving away the item, do you? ”Said Yu Shuqing indifferently.
The mouse took out a dirty black book from his pocket and threw it at Yu Shuqing, saying, “I know you understand the rules, pal. We have done business more than once or twice. You also know that this Mouse has guaranteed credibility, so I'm not afraid you'll retract your words. In any case, the information you need is in the book, along with my account number. ”
Yu Shuqing nodded and swallowed the remaining milk tea. Then he got up and said, “Same old rules. A 50% deposit is transferred to your account within half an hour, while the rest will be transferred once the information has been confirmed without error. Are you interested in serving the country? Like being a field personnel from the intelligence department? ”
The mouse blinked and asked, "Is the pay good?"
Moving his eyes towards her, Yu Shuqing did not want to bother with this money anymore and directly left with Mo Xiaonan, whose expression was rather unsightly.
The rats, however, did not rush to leave. He touched his chin while watching the backs of Yu Shuqing and Mo Xiaonan. A thought surfaced in his mind after hearing the overly formal language used by Yu Shuqing some time ago. He could tell the identity of Yu Shuqing .. someone who worked for the country.
He must be a soldier, and also not your ordinary soldier. The mouse bit the cigarette and lethargicly leaned against the bench, pulled out the phone and waited for a text notification for the money sent.
"Are you Mouse?"
Two figures appeared in front of him. The middle-aged man on the left had a fiery gaze with a cold expression and spoke in an imposing manner.
The mouse frowned and his eyeballs spun rapidly. One of his hands had already been put into his pocket and was gripping a knife. He slowly raised his head, looked at the two middle-aged men and asked, “May I know who you are, the two amigos? Can I ask you what you need from her Brother, right? ”
"Not bad . You're called the Mouse, but you're as cunning as a fox, eh? As a dog information broker should do, you are truly an intelligence player. Anyway, let me introduce myself. My name is Jin Shi, and I want to make a deal with you. ”
"Jin Shi?" The mouse squinted his eyes but remained vigilant inside. He knew that the other party had already investigated him, so the disguise in his words was useless. He had interacted and had done deals with many people from all walks of life, but only a few people could scare him away, like the two soldiers who left just a moment ago.
However, Jin Shi and his partner present him with a great threat. No one knew that all the fine hairs in the pores throughout his body had turned upright, and he felt a chill down his neck.
"What deal?" Ask the Mouse calmly.
“I need specific information about many murders in Shanghai recently, and we also give you a chance to put in our ranks. Moreover, you only have two chances to refuse. ”
There was a strange expression on the Mouse's face. He never thought that the other party would offer him such a ridiculous transaction.
They want me to be put in their ranks? I am a strong character who is well known as the Underground Eye in Shanghai, a top dog who dares to go to every ditch under Shanghai, however, to my surprise, it is a top dog that dares to go to every ditch under Shanghai, they treat like they got something for losing me?
After pangs, Mouse smiled dryly and said, “I still need to know who you are before resisting. ”
"You should use your two chances, which I know," Jin Shi said. “We are from the Eternal Party Hall. Maybe you don't know much about us, but we're stronger than you think. ”
The Eternal Feast Hall? Upscale luxury restaurant in Shanghai?
The mouse issued a curse of contempt in the heart. Even if there was an extremely powerful force behind the Eternal Feast Hall, could it compare to the entire country? Just now, I even refused an invitation from that country.
"I refuse," Mouse said in a clear and resolute tone.
"Good . You just wasted your first chance, ” Jin Shi said with a smile. “Now I will give you another chance. Choose between your life and death. Join us and live; resist and die. ”
"You're just using coercion!" The mouse raised his voice. “What you do will only receive humiliation from others. Also, this is tantamount to forcing the donkey to dance, as there is no way that hell will happen. Chances are that you will get an unsatisfactory result but feel good about it. ”
"Well, did I hear you like money?" Jin Shi said with a smile.