Max-Level Metaphysician: A Debt Repayment Journey-Chapter 309: More Ignorant Than the Ancestors

"So, Abbot, what should I do about this matter?" Yao Xuanhang’s eyes were filled with hope as he looked at Jiangli.

Jiangli took a light sip of his tea, "This matter cannot be rushed now. The person behind Tao Yicheng was hired, and your issue has no direct relation to theirs, so from your part, I also cannot ascertain who that evil cultivator is, unless they strike again."

Yao Xuanhang’s heart sank sharply, "Then, what should we do now? If even the Abbot has no way to deal with him, do I have to wait for death?"

"There’s naturally a way," Jiangli said, "but, you might have to go back to S City."

Cui Wenzhe reacted extremely quickly, "Do you mean that, after we go back to S City, we wait for Tao Yicheng to make another move, and catch him red-handed?"

Jiangli nodded, "That’s roughly the idea."

"This..." Yao Xuanhang felt goosebumps all over, "Isn’t that a bit bad? It’s easy for us to go back to S City, but with you being here, Abbot, you can’t quench a nearby thirst with distant water..."

Jiangli glanced at him.

Yao Xuanhang was taken aback, suddenly realizing something, "Do you mean you want to go back with us?"

It was only then that Jiangli gave a nod, "Now that’s the only way. You left in a hurry yesterday and came to F City suddenly, which must have startled the snake. They’ll definitely be on their guard; even if we decoy them here now, it’s unlikely to work, so we have to go back once more."

Cui Wenzhe asked, "Shall we go back now?"

"What’s the rush?" Jiangli yawned leisurely, leaned back in his chair, and said in a relaxed manner, "No hurry, we’ll talk about it tomorrow. I have things to do today; there’s someone coming to give me money."

Cui Wenzhe and Yao Xuanhang exchanged glances.

Yao Xuanhang was somewhat anxious, "Abbot, are you asking for a reward? I can give that as well, however much you want! As long as you can save my life!"

"Why the hurry? You are safe staying here for now. Once I’ve sorted out my affairs here, I’ll naturally go with you. As for the remuneration, my standard fee for an external job is eight hundred thousand. Remember to pay upfront before departure. Other services like fortune-telling and diagnosis are complementary, I won’t charge you for them."

Jiangli picked up a fan lying beside him and gave it a wave, exuding an air of an ethereal being.

Yao Xuanhang’s temples twitched.

Eight hundred thousand...

That’s quite a lot.

But for his life, the money meant nothing.

He just wanted Jiangli to accompany him home soon.

But seeing Jiangli like this, it was clear he was not going back with him yet.

All Yao Xuanhang could do was to sit down and wait in anguished anticipation.

Jiangli sat on the chair, closed his eyes, and said, "Xia Xin, they haven’t rested for a day and a night. Take them to rest in the meditation room first."

Cui Wenzhe was slightly stunned, but then he realized that Jiangli had calculated everything and wasn’t too surprised.

Xia Xin agreed and made a gesture of invitation to the two men, "Young Master Yao, Mister Cui, please follow me, the meditation room is in the backyard."

Cui Wenzhe and Yao Xuanhang indeed hadn’t rested for a day and a night, and both were very tired by now, so they accepted without demur, got up, and followed Xia Xin out.

After they left, Fu’er, who had been swept into the corner, whooshed out, clicking his tongue, "The young people these days just can’t compare with us back in the day."

Jiangli gave him a look, "As if you were any better when you were young."

Fu’er, who felt like he had been stabbed: "..."

Recalling that Jiangli had disdained him before as well, otherwise, Tianxuan wouldn’t have replaced him.

Fu’er sighed, "But old ancestor, why are you meddling in such trivial matters now?"

"Have you been living under a rock for too long, becoming so ignorant?" Jiangli cast him a sidelong glance, "The world has changed since our time. The Xuanmen can no longer be compared to what it once was; Spiritual Energy is scarce, cultivation is difficult, and there are few who can handle these matters. Moreover, this involves evil cultivation; if I don’t manage it, who will? Besides, Jiaoyang Temple is in debt by over six million, I have to pay that back somehow."

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