Stealing the Pen: Kirin's Primordial Lotus

Chapter 560

Wu Xie and Fatty Wang stopped chatting just before Master Chen came out. They saw two assistants following behind Master Chen, with their hands full of things, but they were covered by a red cloth.

Wu Xie knew at a glance that Master Chen was probably going to recommend this talisman paper, that prop or something to him. His rhetoric was probably no different from those of the scammers, all about how this should be placed and how that should be hung. As long as everything was done according to his knowledge, he would definitely be able to keep you safe and successful!

Master Chen asked the two assistants behind him to place the items in their hands on the table. "Mr. Wu, these are some magical instruments and talisman paper that I carefully selected for you! I have written down the precautions in detail in this notebook. After you take them back, follow the instructions in this notebook! I will definitely ensure that you will have a worry-free life from now on! A life of wealth and glory!"

Wu Xie glanced at Fatty Wang. "What do you think? Did I guess everything right? You were so smart before, how could you be fooled by someone like this?"

After Wu Xie let Fatty Wang take the things, he casually said, "Master Chen, if I follow the instructions in your book and still can't solve my problem, what should I do?"

Master Chen assured Wu Xie, "Mr. Wu, you can rest assured. There will definitely be no problems! If there are any problems, I will personally come to your house to deal with those special spirits!"

Wu Xie glanced at Master Chen with a half-smile, which made him feel uneasy. Then he reluctantly said, "Then I'll take Master Chen's good wishes! I hope I can sleep well from today on!"

Master Chen, smiling, personally escorted Wu Xie and Fatty Wang out of the shop. Only after their car disappeared from Master Chen's sight did he return to the shop with peace of mind. He tucked the entire stack of cash on the table into a black luggage bag and said, "Hide all this money in the same place! Send a few more people to investigate who this Wu guy that Fatty brought here today is."

One of the assistants took the black luggage bag and walked towards the backyard, while the other assistant took over the task assigned to him by Master Chen.

"Boss, don't worry! Except for those people wearing black Zhongshan suits, there is no one in this area that we can't investigate!" The assistant patted his chest and assured Master Chen.

Master Chen always felt uneasy. "Besides those officials, don't forget that those people from the big families are not to be trifled with! They have connections with the real Taoists and monks!"

After listening to Master Chen's words, the assistant felt that what she said made some sense, but when he followed Master Chen out, he secretly glanced at the guest named Wu.

The assistant whispered, "Boss, I don't think that Wu came from a wealthy family! Besides, didn't you just say in the backyard that his family used to be in real estate, but they're all bankrupt now? We've fooled those real estate developers before, and they still treat us like guests of honor, don't they?"

After listening to his assistant's comfort, Master Chen felt a little relieved from the uneasiness in his heart, but he still felt that something was wrong. When he heard his assistant refute him again and again, he instantly became angry.

Master Chen scolded his assistant, "You're the boss, and I'm the boss! Just do what I tell you to do! Why are you constantly making excuses? Do you think you're a big shot just because you learned a few tricks from me? Are you planning on leaving me and going out on your own?"

After hearing Master Chen's reprimand, the assistant immediately bowed his head and said, "Boss! How could I possibly have the guts to do that? I'm enjoying all the good things with you. If I go out on my own, wouldn't that just be giving credit to those police officers?"

The assistant immediately ran behind Master Chen and massaged his shoulders and head, then begged for mercy, "Boss, you know me! I'm just a bit of a bad mouth, but my loyalty to you is truly evident to all!"

Master Chen felt so comfortable with the assistant's flattery and appreciated the assistant's good massage technique that he forgave the assistant's unintentional mistake, but he still nodded to the assistant.

"I'll forgive you this time! However, if you refuse to do something I ask you to do next time, don't blame me for kicking you out!"

The assistant nodded and flattered, "That can't be! This time, I was blinded by greed! I was so overwhelmed by the flattery of those people begging to see you that I became a little bolder!"

The assistant practically knelt on the ground and swore, "Boss, I promise you, this won't happen again! If it happens again, even if you have to kick me out of your sect, I'll accept it!"

Master Chen was very satisfied with his assistant's attitude. "Alright, hurry up and do what I told you to do!"

After receiving Master Chen's forgiveness, the assistant stood up swiftly and helped the strong Master Chen back to sit on the rosewood chair behind the table.

"Boss, Mr. Liu from the Construction Group is coming over soon, and I need to investigate the family background of Mr. Wu. So my junior brother will have to serve me tea for a while!"

After the assistant informed Master Chen about his next itinerary, You said that he would be out soon and would not be able to serve Master Chen, and he felt full of guilt about this.

The assistant changed the subject, "However, I've already brewed your favorite tea and put it in the back. I've also prepared the snacks that Boss Liu likes. When Boss Liu comes over, just ask my junior brother to get them."

Master Chen felt very comfortable watching his assistant arrange everything in an orderly manner. He couldn't help but admire him, "I've always been very confident in your work!" Then, he changed the subject and said with a hint of dissatisfaction, "Your junior brother is really too careless! He's always impatient and rash. He needs to be disciplined!"

Upon hearing Master Chen's criticism, the assistant felt a trace of guilt on his face, and quickly said, "Boss, don't worry! I'll go have a good talk with my junior brother later and ask him to pay more attention to his work in the future. But then again, my junior brother has only been here for a short time, and to have achieved what he has now is quite impressive! Give him a little more time, and I believe he will be as outstanding as me!"

As the assistant spoke, he defended the junior who was hidden in the black luggage bag at the back. He first pointed out the junior's shortcomings, then emphasized that the junior had just arrived and needed time to adapt and learn. With more guidance, he would definitely make progress.

What Master Chen most hopes to see is harmony among fellow disciples, mutual support, and common progress. What he hates most is the intrigue and exclusion among fellow disciples.

Wu Xie and Fatty Wang carefully carried the things they had taken out of Master Chen's shop, as if they were holding some rare treasure, and got into the car. As soon as they were seated, Wu Xie couldn't wait to pull out a disposable cell phone from his pocket that he had found somewhere.

He quickly dialed a number and said in a slightly anxious tone, "Hello! I want to report that there's a place called Shen Jiahe in Antique Street that's suspected of practicing feudal superstition!"

The person on the other end of the phone was obviously a little surprised. After a moment of silence, he replied, "Okay! I'll arrange for someone to go over and check to see if it's true!"

Seeing the other party agree so readily, Wu Xie felt relieved and continued, "My friend was tricked by that store owner into handing over all his property. Now his wife and children are separated, but he still foolishly believes in that man called Master Chen!"

At this point, Wu Xie's voice unconsciously rose an octave, revealing his deep resentment towards the so-called Master Chen.

Another exclamation came from the other end of the line, clearly shocked by what Wu Xie had said. "Please rest assured, we will take this matter seriously! Please wait patiently for the results, we'll send someone over right away!"

Wu Xie quickly said, "Okay, okay! Thank you for your help!"

After hanging up the phone, Wu Xie breathed a sigh of relief, and then he noticed that Fatty Wang was looking at him with an incredulous look.

After Wu Xie finished his call, he unhesitatingly pulled the SIM card out of his phone. His movements were swift and decisive, as if this tiny card were his enemy. Then, without mercy, he snapped the SIM card in two. With a single click, the card broke.

Then, Wu Xie casually threw the broken SIM card into the sewer like trash. With a few crisp sounds of running water, the SIM card was instantly washed away, disappearing without a trace, as if it had never existed.

Fatty Wang, standing nearby, witnessed all of this. His eyes widened like bells, his mouth wide enough to fit an egg. He was completely stunned by Wu Xie's actions, and it took him a while to come to his senses. He muttered, "Sure enough, when innocence ceases to be innocent, only Yan Huai remains!"

When Wu Xie heard Fatty Wang's words, he just glared at him fiercely and retorted, "Don't talk nonsense! I'm just trying to get rid of this evil for the people! Who knows, you might even be able to get back the money you were cheated of!"

Upon hearing the word "money," Fatty Wang perked up immediately. His eyes lit up, and he asked eagerly, "Is this true? Can I really get back all the cash I gave him?"

Wu Xie was actually not too sure, but in order to prevent Fatty Wang from being too depressed, he comforted him: "All of it is impossible! There should still be hope for half of it!" After that, he no longer paid attention to Fatty Wang's depressed expression, and slammed on the accelerator. The car rushed out like an arrow.

The whizzing police car passed by Wu Xie's car. Wu Xie and Fatty Wang drove away in a swaggering manner as usual, passing by the police.

I guess the people sitting in the police car would never have thought that the person who just called the police would pass by them.

Although Master Chen was feeling a bit uneasy, his face quickly regained its signature, elusive, deceptive expression, as if nothing had happened. He warmly greeted Boss Liu, saying with a broad smile, "Boss Liu! You're a rare guest! I guess you're here for that new construction site you recently acquired!"

Boss Liu was clearly surprised. Before he could even open his mouth, Master Chen's sudden remark hit home exactly what he was thinking. He couldn't help but admire Master Chen's "brilliant plan" and immediately treated him like a distinguished guest, becoming exceptionally attentive.

"Oh! Master Chen, you are so awesome! I was just worried about something, and you pointed it out to me right away." Boss Liu said as he kept nodding and bowing to Master Chen. His fawning look made people laugh.

Boss Liu then complained to Master Chen, "What a mess this is! When this land was auctioned, no one told me there was an ancient tomb underneath! I was almost halfway through digging, and suddenly they stopped me and said they wouldn't let me start again! You know, in this business, cash flow is already pitifully low. This delay is costing me a fortune every day!"

Master Chen was about to say something more, but just as he was about to open his mouth, a sudden loud noise interrupted him. It was the sound of the door being violently broken open, as if the entire room was being torn apart in that instant.

Then, a group of police officers in blue shirts and black trousers rushed into the room like a surging torrent. Their movements were swift and decisive, their hands tightly gripping guns, and they exuded a chilling majesty.

"Don't move! Put your hands on your head and squat down!" The policemen's shouts resounded in the room like thunder, impossible to ignore.

Master Chen, Boss Liu, and the assistant who came out from the backyard after hearing the noise were all stunned by the sudden scene. Their eyes all fell on the policemen at the same time.

When the police looked closely, they immediately noticed the stacks of large banknotes on the table, and the man in Taoist robes sitting opposite, who was talking to a middle-aged man with a Mediterranean hairstyle.

"Chen Dahai! Why are you here again? How many times has this happened this year?" One of the officers was clearly familiar with the man in Taoist robes, and his tone revealed a mixture of helplessness and annoyance. From his familiar voice, it was clear that this wasn't the first time Master Chen had been brought into the police station.

Chen Dahai, Boss Liu and the assistant who had been staying in the backyard were caught red-handed, but another assistant who was sent by Chen Dahai to investigate Wu Xie's identity managed to escape.

Soon, all the merchants and shops on the antique street poked their heads out and looked towards the fortune-telling shop at the back. They saw Chen Dahai being escorted into the police car with his arms handcuffed behind his back, and Boss Liu, whose face was covered with a black luggage bag used to hold money, was also escorted into the police car.