bookbashuk Chapter 435 Central Bookstore
Chapter 435 Central Bookstore
After everything was ready, we set off for Shenzhen early the next morning.
With Mr. Yu's connections, customs procedures were expedited, and with a trunk full of magical artifacts and talismans, the green light was given to proceed.
We met Boss Yu as soon as we passed through customs.
"Nini, come to me!"
Just like last time, Yu Zong waved to Long Nier as soon as they met.
Unlike others, Yu was not afraid at all of Long Nier using witchcraft on her.
"Nini, have you researched any new Gu poisons lately? Have you used them on anyone? Anything interesting happening?"
When Long Nier walked up to President Yu, President Yu bombarded her with questions.
Yu Zong looked as if she had found a beloved toy.
Lin Pangzi and I exchanged a glance. Shouldn't we be discussing how that master died? Where was the hidden trick in the architecture designed by the Japanese?
Just as I was about to say something, Fatty Lin grabbed me and shook his head at me.
I twitched the corner of my mouth and then shut it.
Long Nier was also a little helpless, but for my sake, she didn't interrupt President Yu like she did last time. Instead, she talked to President Yu about the Shangshi Temple and the underground boxing ring.
After our last meeting, Fatty Lin didn't say anything, but after Long Nier went back, she belatedly asked me if I had offended President Yu and whether doing so would be detrimental to us.
I said it's okay, we're barefoot and we're not afraid of those wearing shoes.
Long Nier didn't say anything at the time, but she remembered it. After this meeting, she learned to be insincere and evasive.
When Yu Zong heard about the underground boxing, especially the story of the Vajra Exorcism Society using evil magic to make fighters immune to pain and fight each other like evil spirits, his eyes lit up.
I stood quietly to the side listening to Long Nier talk, while Fatty Lin occasionally chimed in with a few words, helping to explain.
I don't know why, but looking at this scene, I find it hilarious.
I don't know how much patriotism Yu Zong, a woman of exceptional talent, has in her heart, but I can guess some of her thoughts.
In her heart, Daxia was no different from her own home; she could do whatever she wanted with it, but outsiders couldn't steal from it or disgust her.
Dealing with outside thieves wasn't her top priority; making herself happy was what mattered.
"Come on, let's talk in the car!"
After talking for a while, perhaps feeling tired, President Yu belatedly pulled Long Nier into the car.
"Um!"
A hint of impatience flashed in Long Nier's eyes, but she still nodded and followed President Yu into the car with her.
Actually, Mr. Shui subtly mentioned something last time about how to deal with people like Mr. Yu. In short, just go along with them.
That's exactly what we are like now.
To deal with the Japanese, we endured it.
It wasn't until we arrived at Mr. Yu's company headquarters that he seemed somewhat satisfied and stopped asking us about Hong Kong.
If she asked again, Long Nier really wouldn't be able to say anything.
Long Nier had already told her the sects to which those great masters belonged.
Long Nier recounted the Yu family's story again.
Long Nier also spoke about the Liang family's affairs.
Long Nier even mentioned the Li family's Junyi Hotel.
"Alright, let's get down to business!"
Upon arriving at Boss Yu's office, Boss Yu pointed to a map of Shenzhen hanging on the wall, which was dotted with plots of land marked with small red flags.
I roughly counted, and there are more than twenty plots of land in total. These plots are basically distributed around the Pengcheng Central Book City.
Looking at these plots of land, I understand why Boss Yu personally called Fatty Lin and asked us to come over.
Last time, Ms. Yu was very unhappy that we interrupted her conversation. When we left, she said that if anything happened, Ms. Shui would let us know. But this time, she called Fatty Lin directly.
I was wondering why she broke her promise and contradicted herself by calling Fatty Lin herself. Now I know why.
Another point I think might be related to the master who died of a myocardial infarction.
Given Yu Zong's status, ordinary feng shui masters cannot get close to her; she must possess genuine skills.
He must have noticed something wrong, and it was a serious problem, which is why Boss Yu decided to call Fatty Lin personally.
"Xiao Lin, the main reason I called you here is because the now-defunct Master Zhu told me that the Japanese have set up a Four-Soul-Draining Array at the Central Bookstore!"
Mr. Yu pointed to the location on the map that represented the center of the bookstore and said.
"Mr. Yu, are you sure?" Fatty Lin asked, feigning ignorance.
"Whether it's true or not, we need you to confirm it!"
"Mr. Yu glanced at us and said."
"However, one thing I'm certain of is that Master Zhu was in excellent health. He died at the Central Bookstore after telling me about the energy-drawing array!"
Mr. Yu added.
"Besides the Luck-Drawing Array, what else did Master Zhu say?" Fatty Lin asked.
"Master Zhu said that if the luck-drawing formation of the Central Book City is not broken, there will be three harms: first, the regional fortune will decline; second, the cultural foundation will be eroded; and third, the national fortune will be stolen!"
At this point, President Yu's face darkened, and he said, "He didn't even have time to tell us more before he died at the Central Bookstore!"
"Mr. Yu, we'd like to go to the Central Bookstore!" Fatty Lin said after thinking for a moment.
"Let's go now!"
After saying that, Fatty Lin added another sentence.
"The Central Bookstore is crowded. You can go there now and take a look, but don't bring any magical artifacts like compasses!" said Boss Yu.
After saying that, she glanced at us and added, "I will clear the area tonight so you can investigate in peace. But there's one thing I need to tell you: Master Zhu suffered a sudden myocardial infarction and died inside while investigating the feng shui at night!"
"Boss Yu, since we dared to come, we're not afraid of the Japanese using tricks. If we die inside, it means we're not skilled enough!" Fatty Lin said.
"Good, I love your fearless spirit!" Boss Yu patted the map and said, "Don't worry, since I've called you all here, you don't need to worry about anything else. Just ask if you need anything, and I'll get it for you!"
"Mr. Yu, we'd like to go to the Central Bookstore!" said Fatty Lin.
"No problem, I'll have someone send you there right now!" said Manager Yu.
Twenty minutes later, we arrived at the Central Bookstore.
Upon arriving, we didn't rush inside. Instead, we took a walk around the outside to get a feel for the layout of the Central Bookstore. We also learned about its structure with the help of the bookstore's manager.
That's right, the person who gave us the explanation was the person in charge of the bookstore.
As he explained to us, he spoke with a hint of pride, his words conveying an air of arrogance about the bookstore and the impressive design by the Japanese master.
Fatty Lin neither agreed nor disagreed, nor did he say anything more; he simply listened.