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Zhong Kui's Diary
If I give the Hundred Flowers Dissolution Pill to Kong Xuan, he will be able to restore his sealed magical powers, and once he regains his powers, he can help me catch ghosts. That guy is currently full of theories but can only shout about the boundless magical powers of the Starry Immortal.
After apologizing to Tang the Elder, I stepped outside and made a call to Lou Wei.
"Director Zhong! What can I do for you?" Lou Wei asked with a smile.
Lou Wei calls me this because he, as the office director, holds a formal position while doing nothing but enjoying life. He feels somewhat guilty towards me, the one who actually does the work, so he insists on giving me a formal title as well. Although I don't know much about officialdom, I understand that the hierarchy is strict; jumping from a novice directly to a formal department-level official is simply a pipe dream. After all, Lingfeng is only at the deputy department level.
I scoffed at this notion, but since he wouldn't change his mind, I eventually just let him call me whatever he wanted.
I explained the situation here and particularly emphasized the matter of the Xuan Scroll. Upon hearing this, Lou Wei laughed and said, "With Huang Lao backing us up before, I was worried about how to ask them for it. Now that Huang Lao is dead, if they contribute it themselves, that would be best; it saves me from having to ask someone from the Dragon Group to intervene."
I couldn't help but shiver. If Tang the Elder hadn't given me the Xuan Scroll today, the Dragon Group might have used this opportunity to wipe out the Tang family. There seems to be some unseen force at play. Not wanting to dwell on that too much, I asked, "I'm asking you about finding a family for the Tang family to ally with!"
Lou Wei casually replied, "It's not a big deal; leave it to me. I'll call you later. Based on my estimation, it's more likely they will ally under the Ling Family's name. How about this: you get the Tang family ready first; when the time comes, we'll have someone from the Ling Family come and take over!"
"I'll wait for your call to confirm first; if things go wrong, I won't have the face to see anyone!" I laughed.
"Alright! I'll try to get back to you as soon as possible." After chatting for a bit longer, Lou Wei hung up.
Next, I called Kong Xuan. It rang for quite a while before he finally answered.
"Yin Yang person? What’s going on? Are you planning to vent your beastly desires on me again? From now on, fighting will cost five hundred each time and a thousand for an all-night session," Kong Xuan said with a yawn.
"Don't you really want to restore your sealed magical powers?" I skipped the small talk and got straight to the point.
"I do! But does wanting help? I also want to blow up Japan," Kong Xuan yawned again. "If there's something to say, just say it; don’t poke at my wounds early in the morning."
"Is it true that as long as you have the Hundred Flowers Dissolution Pill, you can restore your powers?" I asked with a smile.
"That's right, only that kind of thing can help me restore my magic!" Clearly, Kong Xuan did not believe I had found the Hundred Flowers Dissolution Pill. He casually said, "It's fine, I'm off now; I still have to go to work. Managing such a large operation is really exhausting!"
"Okay, I'll come find you later!" I hung up the phone, secretly laughing to myself. You only have two old Taoists under you; it's not like you're busy at all.
Turning around and entering the room, I saw Tang the Elder's hopeful gaze. I had no choice but to reveal, "Old man, you should know about the Ling Family, right?"
"I know!"
"Your Tang family might very well be affiliated with the Ling Family in the future. You better get ready to deal with Jiang Chengguang; otherwise, you might end up losing your territory."
Tang the Elder's eyes immediately lit up with excitement. He stood up and began pacing back and forth, repeatedly clenching his fists and saying 'good' over and over... Clearly, he was unable to contain his excitement. After a while, he stopped in front of me, patted my shoulder, and laughed heartily, his voice returning to its usual booming tone: "Jiang Chengguang? What does he think he is! Just watch how I deal with him!"
After sitting for a while longer, I stood up to leave, but Tang the Elder insisted on keeping us for lunch. He even got angry and puffed out his cheeks in frustration. Reluctantly, I stayed; I couldn't help but admire how the older generation values their commitments.
During lunch, Lou Wei called to say everything was settled and that Tang the Elder should head to Beijing first; specific details would be communicated later. After hanging up the phone and sharing this news, the old man was even more pleased. He thanked me repeatedly and made it clear he would set off for Beijing.
After lunch, Tang Zian drove us to Qifeng Temple. After we got out of the car, Tang Zian poked his head out of the driver's seat and said, "Ghost Brother, thank you!"
"Don't thank me yet; wait until things are finalized! You should go to Beijing with your grandfather. Be generous; older folks tend to hold onto certain things tightly. You should socialize more privately," I advised him. This wasn't just idle talk; it's a well-known truth that dealing with stubborn people can be quite challenging.
Tang Zian nodded with a smile and drove off quickly.
Entering Kong Xuan's room, I found him bored out of his mind, squatting on a bench smoking. When he saw us come in, he rolled his eyes and turned his face away.
"Why do you look like an old aunt?" Fatty often came here to hang out with me and was quite familiar with Kong Xuan.
"Damn Fatty, go play somewhere else! With someone like you, I could easily win even if I tied your hands and feet!" Kong Xuan knew Fatty cared about his image; one comment was enough to make Fatty's face turn red.
"Hey! Bring it on! Let's go to Imperial Club; each of us calls a girl over—let's see who has better skills!" Fatty could only resort to such tricks.
"I can't be bothered with you!" Kong Xuan took a couple of puffs from his cigarette.
I can understand his feelings; I call it 'Frustration Syndrome,' that kind of ailment where one has all the skills but cannot utilize them, feeling utterly stifled. It was manageable before, but now it flares up every few days, quite similar to a middle-aged woman's menopause.
Seeing Kong Xuan like this, I didn't bother to keep him in suspense and directly handed him the jade bottle.
Kong Xuan was taken aback for a moment, then took the jade bottle and examined it closely, suspiciously asking, "This bottle is quite valuable, and the sealing spell is very ancient. What is inside?"
"The Hundred Flowers Dissolution Pill!"
Upon hearing this, Kong Xuan nearly dropped the jade bottle in shock. Finally regaining his composure, he tightly grasped the bottle and said with a trembling voice, "Zheng Nan, you better not be joking about this. If you are, I won't let this go!"
"Just look at this bottle; it must be worth at least a hundred thousand, right? Would we go to such lengths just to deceive you?" Fatty scoffed.
Kong Xuan remained silent, just looking at me, waiting for my response.
I smiled and said, "This has been passed down from the Tang family. Whether it's real or not, I'm not sure. Do you know how to tell if it's genuine?"
"I know! Of course I know! How could such a trivial matter stump me? After all, I am Nan Kong among Nan Kongs..." Kong Xuan started to ramble.
After a lengthy discussion, Kong Xuan took a few deep breaths, picked up the bottle, and recited a spell. The golden mist at the mouth of the bottle suddenly vanished, releasing a wave of fragrance that filled the entire room. Even I, an outsider, could tell that the pill inside was extraordinary.
Fatty looked curious and couldn't help but ask, "How can an ancient seal be so impressive? This is something passed down from the Tang family; it must have been around for hundreds of years! How can it remain sealed for so long without deteriorating? Kong Xuan, are you sure eating this won't cause food poisoning?"
Kong Xuan didn't bother arguing with Fatty, chuckling as he replied: "This seal has a name called Tightening Spell. You know what that is, right? It can not only bind the Monkey King but also serves as a sealing mechanism."
As he poured the pill into his palm, he exclaimed, "Oh, there are actually two pills?"
"Hurry up and eat one so we can go catch ghosts! Why are you dragging your feet? Are you planning to buy two hens to make soup?" Fatty laughed.
Kong Xuan swallowed one pill while reciting something under his breath. The golden mist swirled again at the mouth of the jade bottle.
"I only need one; I'll return the other to you," Kong Xuan said as he handed back the jade bottle.
"I have no use for this; I haven't sealed my magic!" I laughed and declined, "You take it; only you can open this thing anyway."
Kong Xuan glanced at me, no longer hesitating, and put the jade bottle into his pocket. He casually tossed the pill in his hand into his mouth, chewed a couple of times, and swallowed it with a loud burp. "Alright, since I'm in your debt, I'll go catch ghosts with you."
I was astonished. "Your sealed magic has been released just like that?"
Kong Xuan chuckled, "Of course! What do you expect? Should I spend some time trembling with white mist around my head? Please, that's just for movies."
"It still has to be digested in your stomach, right?" Fatty expressed his confusion from the side.
"You guys wouldn't understand. The Hundred Flowers Dissolution Pill dissolves instantly into essence upon entering the mouth and immediately circulates through all the meridians. Do you think it's like eating a meal? It needs digestion? Haha!" Kong Xuan was in high spirits and even hooked his arm around Fatty's shoulder. "After we catch the ghosts, I really want to call a girl to show you a thing or two!"
"Alright then, let's head to the Emperor Club first," I said with a smile.
Fatty and Kong Xuan looked at me in surprise. Fatty hesitantly said, "Are we really going to compare? I'm quite shy in life. Not very good at letting loose..."
"Get lost! I'm going over to find Snow Aunt; she'll be there too."
...
By the time we arrived at the Emperor Club, it was already four in the afternoon. Along the way, I had told Kong Xuan everything about Mask. After hearing it, Kong Xuan was amazed, his eyes shining brightly as he declared he would definitely show off his skills to protect the country and so on...
Seeing that luxury cars were already parked all around the entrance of the club, Kong Xuan asked in surprise, "Everyone knows what this place is for; aren't these cars afraid of being recognized? Aren't they worried about their wives showing up?"
"It's obvious you don't often come to places like this!" Fatty took on a senior demeanor. "In a club, there are always other things to cover up, like tea houses or foot massage parlors; these are all available inside the Imperial Club. Even if their wives see their cars, they can justify it by saying they're having tea with Manager Wang..."
Kong Xuan nodded appreciatively, looking like he was learning something.
The three of us walked straight through the main entrance. A hostess dressed in a qipao greeted us with a smile: "Do you have a reservation? Which manager did you contact?"
The manager naturally referred to Mama.
"I am looking for Snow Aunt!" I glanced at the receptionist, who had big eyes and long eyelashes, with a youthful face that suggested she was a student working part-time.
"Snow Aunt is on leave today!" The big-eyed girl smiled at me. "Do you need to contact another manager?"
Snow Aunt is on leave? I felt a bit frustrated and asked, "Does she have a phone number?"
"I'm just the receptionist; I don't have her number. Would you like me to help you contact another manager?" The big-eyed girl smiled brightly.
"Uh... okay then!" I was about to refuse but suddenly remembered that other moms might have Snow Aunt's number, so I decided to call someone over first.
The big-eyed girl led the three of us into a room and said a manager would come soon before turning to leave. After sitting for a while, I heard the sound of high heels rushing outside, and then a woman with messy hair and wearing a blouse and skirt burst in, slamming the door shut behind her.
Even if there was business coming in, there was no need to be so agitated, right? I was a bit taken aback. But then I thought, whatever, let me just ask for Snow Aunt's number first.
"Do you know Snow Aunt's..." Before I could finish my sentence, the woman suddenly knelt down in front of us and cried out, "Big brother, please help me, save me!"
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