Chapter 6, The Most Remarkable Taoist in History

The cashier is a young woman in her early twenties, with a rather delicate appearance. Upon hearing Wen Fei's words, she felt somewhat irritated; she had only intended to offer a kind reminder, but did not expect Wen Fei's tone to be so harsh. However, out of professional courtesy, she still responded with a smile: "Alright, please proceed to checkout. The total is ten items, plus three frying pans. The total amount is eight hundred and twenty yuan."

However, the question of what to sell has become a dilemma. What was lacking in ancient times? Salt, but selling private salt seems to be smuggling, which could lead to execution. Haven't you seen similar plots in so many TV dramas?

But where can I get ancient clothing to wear? Wen Fei is troubled by this, thinking to himself, is it really worth spending several hundred dollars just for a meal? I'm not a Hanfu enthusiast!

As a fervent enthusiast of Taoism, how could I possibly be without such an important item as a Taoist robe? I purchased it for one hundred and fifty yuan from a certain Taoist association. The fabric is naturally of very poor quality; when illuminated by light, it is almost completely transparent. It is nearly the same as the material used for banners hanging on the street, and if it were made into other clothing, it would be worth at most ten or eight yuan. Nevertheless, it is still a Taoist robe, is it not?

Wen Fei tried one by one, but there was not a hint of response. Just as he was about to test applying electricity to the jade pendant, he suddenly slapped his own thigh with a loud "pa" sound.

Having rejected the silver, it would be better to take something over to sell; who knows, I might even make a little profit.

No way, can't wait! ... Why not just shave my head and dress up as a monk, that would be much simpler ...? ... Ah, no way, if I'm going to dress up, I should dress as a Taoist priest, why be a monk? ... It seems like we already have Taoist robes at home.

Speaking of which, Wen Fei is indeed a conscientious person. He completely disregards the thin vegetable knives that are priced at around 7 or 8 yuan, which are as thin as paper. Instead, he focuses on a few stainless steel knives, which are only about 30 to 50 yuan. After some thought, he also purchased a few iron woks.

Even if he decided on a set of Hanfu, it would take several days for it to be delivered. Wen Fei was becoming increasingly impatient, and thinking of those fragrant roasted chicken, braised chicken, poached chicken, and yellow braised chicken made his mouth water, almost causing it to flow uncontrollably.

If it were something like shampoo, perhaps there would be a sales assistant. However, with items like vegetables, cast iron pots, and cutting boards... Are you really going to have a delicate young lady waving a kitchen knife in front of you, calling out: "Sir, would you like to buy a knife..."

Now, there are many things that cannot be managed. Wen Fei puts on a wig and a carefree headscarf. He wears a long, knee-length haori with a left-overlapping collar, complemented by white socks and blue shoes. Those who are unaware might truly think that the real person is present here.

Indeed, this is clearly a magical artifact. That chubby lover has had it for so long without taking any action, yet the moment I seize it... Could it be that the key lies in the magical power

Which dynasty did we just visit, or is it another parallel space? In any case, it is definitely not the Braid Dynasty, that much is certain.

This, however, is where Wen Fei is out of his depth; in ancient times, the purchasing power of silver was quite substantial, and the things one could acquire far exceeded his imagination

While waiting to check out, the cashier was left dumbfounded: "Sir... Daoist, you are buying so many kitchen knives, um..."

This was the first time he carefully examined the jade pendant in his hand. It appeared to be of rather poor quality, resembling a book cover, and was merely carved in what seemed to be a Bagua pattern, likely related to Taoism. Could this be the legendary treasure? Its appearance was rather disappointing; one could say it was comparable to items sold for a few yuan at a street stall, and at the very least, others would not consider it anything valuable.

Wen Fei cannot help but feel a pang of regret, thinking to himself that this time when he goes to the ancient times, he not only needs to buy a few more chickens to bring back, but it would be even better if he could make a small fortune. If a kitchen knife could sell for three to five taels of silver, then I would make a significant profit

Why not sell kitchen knives? It is said that the smelting technology in ancient times was not very advanced, and the price of kitchen knives seemed quite high. Perhaps one could sell for several dozen taels of silver, which would at least allow one to buy a sheep to gradually slaughter and eat

Dressed up happily, and now working on the hair. The hair is easier to manage, just putting on a wig. All of this was purchased online, and it's just for some self-entertainment at home.

But it seems that I have not yet cultivated any magical power, right? Wen Fei wondered to himself. ... Thinking back to the first time he received the jade pendant, it was just after his soul had left his body and returned...

Wen Fei is a food enthusiast, and in the face of food lovers, no matter how many difficulties there are, they must be overcome. Looking online at the prices of Hanfu is also acceptable, just a few hundred yuan. Well, the best era to go to would be the Tang Dynasty, as it was the golden age for those who are plump

What happened? Could it be that this jade pendant has malfunctioned? Wen Fei felt a tightness in his heart, praying to the Three Pure Ones that nothing would go wrong

The question is, how much can one or two taels of silver buy? Think about it; in martial arts novels, heroes often pull out hundreds or thousands of taels in silver notes. It seems that one or two taels of silver... cannot buy much at all

Thinking of this, I encountered another dilemma. This time, I was dressed in such a way that I was mistaken for a thief and apprehended. Fortunately, I came across someone easy to talk to. Otherwise, if I had encountered someone greedy for money, they would have directly confiscated my jade pendant and thrown me into prison, which would truly be unfortunate

Upon envisioning such a scene, Wen Fei shuddered involuntarily. He shook his head to dispel this discordant thought and focused on the price of the kitchen knife.

Casting a flirtatious glance at her reflection in the mirror, she brought her fingers together to form a sword gesture and sang: "The troops march to ancient times, those who go to buy chickens! Wait, first I should go to the supermarket to buy a few kitchen knives!"

Upon returning home, Wen Fei eagerly grabbed the jade pendant and closed his eyes... After waiting for a long time, he opened his eyes only to find that he was still in the same place

With this whimsical thought, Wen Fei cheerfully paid in cash. After leaving the supermarket, he hummed a tune while walking home. However, he was unexpectedly spotted by a passerby, who casually took a photo with their phone and posted it online, titled "The Most Awesome Taoist in History"

How should this jade pendant be used? Wen Fei was anxiously pacing back and forth in the room, unable to come up with any good solutions... Bloodletting, burning, flooding, electrifying...

Wen Fei deliberately said: "Am I breaking the law by buying a knife? Even if it's for a fight, I still want to buy a watermelon knife; where can I find a kitchen knife?"

Divine objects conceal themselves; the more they are hidden, the safer they are from others' recognition as valuable. Wen Fei comforted himself and noticed a hole in the jade pendant, so he found a string to tie it around his neck

Wen Fei swaggered out of the community wearing a robe. In today's world, people are indifferent; at most, a few might glance his way, but no one cares to meddle in others' affairs. He entered the supermarket and headed straight for the kitchen knives.

In no time, a photo of Wen Fei wearing a Taoist robe and parading through the streets with a dozen kitchen knives and an iron pot became a sensation online, garnering hundreds of thousands of clicks