Chapter 305: The Gu Siblings

Translator:

SophiaX

Editor:

Kurisu

The city was known for its spring-like climate, hence the name Spring City.

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The intense heat of the summer was over and with the arrival of September, so came the most pleasant time of the year in Spring City. Through the slightly yellowed leaves of ginkgo and plane trees, the sun left soft mottled marks on the ground, tickling at the peaceful minds of those walking the streets.

Gu Yu and Xiaojin were strolling along a street of this unfamiliar city, taking in the carefree air they hadnt experienced for a while. Their hearts were filled with the pleasant stability of this mortal world and all felt perf bah! That was not what was happening!

Brother-in-law, Brother-in-law, I want this one!

Brother-in-law, Brother-in-law, buy me that one!

Brother-in-law

Fine, fine, fine! Lets buy them all!

As soon as they put down their stuff in the hotel rooms, they went out to walk around. Merely an hour had pa.s.sed and there were six bags and three portions of snacks in Gu Yus hands. Meanwhile, Xiaojin herself was still hopping around in the front, looking around for the next thing that would catch her eyes.

What else could he do but be at her service!

After leaving Shengtian, Spring City was their first stop. The city was in the province of Diannan

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, which was located in the southwest border of the country, adjoining the three countries of Myan, Laos, and Viet, which were historically influenced by this country culturally and all had a tradition in practicing Tame Head.

Now that the patients were mostly cured, those masters got what they were promised and were permitted to preach and set up religious facilities in this country. It was only natural that they should cash it in. However, they wouldnt be that foolish to go straight to the capital city, but were likely to start from somewhere close at hand.

Diannan was a province consisting of multiple ethnic minorities and the art of casting spells had a long tradition in this region, making it an ideal place for the three countries. Hence, this major province of the Southwest was to become the beginning of everything.

Gu Yu was actually a little fl.u.s.tered: an older brother-in-law taking a younger sister-in-law a thousand miles away from home on a trip of two; there could only be one end to this storyan x-rated manga-style one! Obviously he wasnt going to elope with his younger sister-in-law, but the whole thing still gave him the jitters.

The girl was so unpredictable!

Brother-in-law, do I look nice in this?

In a small shop by the side of the road, Xiaojin put on a white sun hat and batted her eyelashes at Gu Yu.

Nice! Very nice! Well take it!

Gu Yu did not hesitate and paid for it right away. Gosh, that motherly grin on the female shop owners face, which was saying such a cute couple, theyre made for each other!

Xiaojin was very pleased with Gu Yus att.i.tude. Like Confucius once said (not), Only when a man is alone with his younger sister-in-law can one tell that whether or not the man really loves the older sister.

During the past 24 hours, Gu Yu had been behaving decently, was generous with the money, caring but not too caring to the point of showing vulgar flirtation

Mwahaha! In that case, I can begin to safely set him up (and work my charms)!

The delighted Xiaojin hopped happily out of the shop wearing that hat. She had probably forgotten to watch the road, for the minute she walked out, she b.u.mped into a pa.s.serby, who almost flew out sight. The man bellowed, Where do you think youre going?

He was so loud that his anger far exceeded what one would express when they got knocked into. Xiaojin was surprised for one second before yelling back, Where do you think youre going?

The man did not respond to that. He looked at Xiaojin up and down and asked suddenly, Youre not from around here, are you?

What does that have anything to do with anything hey, f**k, whats wrong with him?

The man turned around abruptly and left the scene, leaving Xiaojin utterly baffled behind. She gave her brother-in-law a nudge. What was that all about?

No idea. But I began to notice a while ago, people here are really weird. Did you notice the look on their faces?

Hm?

Xiaojin looked around for a while and realized it too. The pa.s.sersby all had a look on their faces that suggested a strange conflicting feeling of, well, hoping youd know and hoping youd not know at the same time.

These people are out of their mind! Im not gonna mess with them!

She had a memory not much better than a goldfish and soon forgot all about the incident, resuming her happy hopping around.

She was no longer looking for things to buy now. Instead, she went all sneaky as if she was looking for some secret location. Gu Yu followed her around for a while and had to ask in the end, What are you looking for?

Jade gambling

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! Isnt that a must-triggered plot for anyone coming to Diannan? Why isnt it happening to us? She was not happy.

Why do you need to gamble a jade stone for? Its not like you need the jade or the money. Gu Yu felt his temple was throbbing again.

I like to collect my achievements! Im OCD like that Hey, check that out!

She literally could not stay still for more than a minute and was all of a sudden pointing at a shop by the side of the road. Gu Yu followed her finger and saw a quaint shop front with a black horizontal plaque hanging above the gate with its name inscribed in a blackish green color, which read Pavilion of Safety.

Pavilion of Safety?

The name itself was very bizzare to begin with. Gu Yu and Xiaojin exchanged a look and reached a rare tacit understanding. They moved towards the shop in unison and pushed the door open.

It was incredibly s.p.a.cious inside. The decor had adopted a comfortable color theme, reminding one of one of those specialty shops for ginseng, vintage wine, or famous tea. Counters and storage racks lined the wall on both sides and the floor in the middle was set relatively lower. Carved wooden tables and chairs were set out there.

A middle-aged man was making tea. Seeing the two coming in, he rose to his feet and greeted, Welcome! What can I help you with?

Well, what do you sell here? Gu Yu put on an ignorant face.

I see, you two are from other provinces, arent you? First time in Spring City?

Whats wrong with you people? Why is everyone asking if were from around here? Xiaojin acted even more ignorant.

Haha, please dont get it wrong, I mean no offense. Here, let me show you around first.

With that, the owner led them to the counter and explained, Were called Pavilion of Safety. As the name suggests, we sell things that will keep you safe. Here, all these jade plates, pendants, amulets, and statues are for you to take back and bless you with safety.

Take back? You mean youre giving them out for free? said Xiaojin.

Haha, youre making fun of me here. Even the Buddha himself gave a price for teaching his scriptures, not to mention things concerning your own safety.

Why is my safety concerned? She looked very confused.

The owner was the one surprised now. Dont you know? There is going to be a great change of the world! Or is it possible that things have not happened in your area yet? But thats unlikely. Dont you go on internet?

Ah! Oh! I see

Xiaojin smacked her head and gave him the look of sudden realization. It just did not occur to me at first. Speaking of that, we really dont need anything. Weve got things prepared back at home.

Thats more like it. You both are too young to be ignorant of such things.

The owner removed the gla.s.s cover and picked up a yellow talisman. Although you said you had things prepared at home, but one can never have too much protection. Its all for the peace of our minds, isnt it? This talisman was drawn by Priest Chen Qingyou of Longquan Temple himself. One piece of this on your doorframe and no evil shall enter your home!

How much? asked Gu Yu.

Its a bargainfifty thousand yuan.

Fifty thousand?

Gu Yu darted the owner a quick look saying what sort of idiot are you? There was no fluctuation of spiritual essence of any sort on this talisman and it would be the greatest joke if this thing could dispel anything. He was about to reason with the man on that when Xiaojin spoke, Fifty thousand only? Ill take three of that!

Wow, very generous!

The owner raised an eyebrow and went on to the next object. This Buddha amulet was blessed by a master from Siam personally. Wearing it will keep all evil away. Its also sold at fifty thousand.

Give me, um, my dad, my mum, my brother, my sister give me five of that! Xiaojin waved her hand.

Sure, Ill bag them for you in a minute.

That was 400,000 yuan worth of sales in a heartbeat, which was more than enough to bring a beam to anyones face.

The owner blossomed like a rose. Wow, he could almost see a Buddhas halo around the girls head which was glaring out three words: stupid and rich.

Before long, he had packed the three talismans and five Buddha amulets, while Xiaojin paid without hesitation. She then said, By the way, do you have anything for businesses? My company has just moved to a new building and I want something to suppress the evil energy.

Sure, sure thing. This way, please. The owner immediately led her to another row of counter and pointed at a gold lacquer statue. The saying goes that the Southern Dipper

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takes care of life and the Northern Dipper

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takes care of death. The one we have here is called Star King Due

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. He ranks the fifth among the six Southern Dipper Star Kings and is in charge of misfortunes and calamities. Take him back and set up a shrine in you company, I can guarantee that your business will prosper with money flowing in unstoppably.

Hm

Xiaojin eyed the statue from various angles, exhibiting the typical characteristic of a girl on a shopping trip. Nope. its too ugly.

Thats perfectly fine. If you could have a look at this one, please.

The owner had probably heard enough of such comments and did not think much of it. This is the Celestial Venerable of Good Life, one of the Celestial Venerable of Ten Directions. It will also bless you with safety and good fortune.

Nope, its still ugly.

Oh, then lets have a look at this

They went through the next four or five like so and Xiaojin was pleased with none of them. She shook her head. Well, I dont think you have what I need. Ill go have a look somewhere else.

She took Gu Yus arm and said casually, Theres another one down the road. Lets check it out.

Gu Yu had by now realized what she was trying to achieve and played along. They began to walk towards the door, but only make a few steps before the owner called out from behind, Please wait a moment!

The owner hurried near and after a little hesitation, said, Im actually breaking rules here by telling you this, but since you two seemed sincere, Im willing to make an exception. If you fancy nothing in my shop, there is a place I can promise will. The only thing is, hoho, Im not sure if youre ready for it.

Excuse me? Dont give me that c.r.a.p, okay? I dont mind spending 400,000 on a piece of sh*t as long as Im happy. Who the h.e.l.l are you trying to scare off here? Im not prepared? Really?

With the show Xiaojin was putting up, she was a mink coat away from a fearless Northeastern chick.

The owner actually bought it all and apologized right away. Im sorry for putting it that way, but that place is really important and even I have to take extra care. How about this: leave me you names and phone number now. There happens to be an event tomorrow and Ill let you know then.

Thanks a lot!

Gu Yu made a frown and said impatiently, Im Gu Jiang!

Jiang as in river?

As in ginger. Her name is

Before Gu Yu could finish the sentence, Xiaojin held his arm and interrupted, Im Gu Xiaoqiu, his younger sister!

Younger sister?

The owner eyed them suspiciously. Xiaojin glared. What are you looking at? Are you saying we dont look alike?

You do! Of course you do!

The owner nodded right away, you do look like the brother and sister that would sleep together

Well, Ill have to check your ID as well.

Tsk, whats with all the fuss. There!

The owner took the two ID cards and glanced at them. All of a sudden, his mind went blurry as if the computer of his head had been rebooted. He thought he read the names on the cards.

One was Gu Jiang and the other Gu Xiaoqiu.

Thatll do. Come back here tomorrow evening. Please keep in mind not to mention it to anyone else.

Yeah, yeah, blah, blah, blah. See ya!

With that, the two left the shop.

Xiaojin hopped around as if nothing had happened. Turning around unexpectedly, she saw that her brother-in-law was staring at her. She immediately covered her b.r.e.a.s.t.s with both arms and jumped back. Ah! Youre finally going to do it!

Do my a*s!

Gu Yu made a gesture to give her head a knock and sighed along with a laughter, shaking his head.

After what had just happened, he couldnt help but make the comparison. Having Xiao Qiu as a helper would save him a lot of worry. Yet despite Xiao Qius capability in carrying out orders, she was not very good at taking initiatives, hence of little use in providing advice.

Whereas Xiaojin, who might be too loud for his liking, could start World War Three by stepping on someones big toe, which turned out to be a quality rather useful this time.

Hail Boss Jin the experienced traveller; she might not have the curves, but she had a lot of social connections! In that sense, she could also save him a lot of worry.