Chapter 009: Collaboration to Exorcise Evil

Boss Qian, you also know that it is unusable!

Upon hearing his friend say this, Sun Mu Yu felt a sense of relief in his heart

"It's not a bother; we happen to have business there as well. Come, come, let's go together," Gao Xiang said as he pulled Xu Lai along the way.

Is there anything cheaper available

"Since you were introduced by an acquaintance, I can offer you the best price. Just give me 8,000 yuan, how does that sound?" said Boss Qian

This item is indeed quite good, but it is just too expensive Xu Lai clicked his tongue a few times and then said Boss, do you rent this compass I just need it for one day

Boss Qian peered at Xu Lai through his reading glasses and said with a smile, "You have a fresh face, just arrived from out of town, haven't you?"

Indeed, we are all in the same industry, so let's not quibble over small matters and cooperate well in the future said Xu

Gao Xiang stepped forward to knock on the door

Boss, do you have any second-hand goods? A little worn is fine

How can he continue to get by in Jiangning City in the future

Boss Qian chuckled to himself, thinking that it would have been better if he hadn't come. At that moment, he heard Gao Xiang ask, "Boss Qian, do you have any good jobs to introduce today?"

"Damn it, how dare you come here!" As soon as Sun Mu Yu saw him, he exploded with anger. Fortunately, Gao Xiang managed to pull him back, preventing him from rushing up to hit someone.

Boss Qian quoted a price: "The lowest is 2,000, but the workmanship is quite poor."

Sun Mu Yu had already told him about the previous matters. Since this person was able to stealthily affix the shrinking talisman onto Sun Mu Yu, it indicates that this individual possesses considerable skills

"What kind do you want?" asked Boss Qian

There is indeed one. Boss Qian recalled that there is one in the store, "I will sell it to you for 1,200."

Sun Mu Yu highly praised this idea. He is now worried that Xu Lai might not go; after all, if the person truly does not go, they cannot force him.

He just communicated with Gao Xiang via WeChat. Originally, according to his intention, he wanted to find a secluded corner to give that person a beating. However, Gao Xiang had a better idea, preparing to take on a task to exorcise evil spirits, making that person embarrass himself in front of others, and then justifiably giving him a good lesson.

"Brother, you want to buy a compass? I happen to know a place. How about I take you there?" Gao Xiang said with a smile

However, these two tasks this time are not easy to handle, Boss Qian reminded

"Boss Qian, how much is this?" Xu asked

That is not feasible and cannot be used, Xu said

Sun Mu Yu sulkily followed behind, taking out his phone to frantically send WeChat messages to Gao Xiang: "What’s going on? What are you doing? Are you really reconciling with him?"

Is this really a trivial matter? Do you know how embarrassing it is for him to be in front of so many junior students? It's all over social media now, you know?

Finally, the deal was concluded at a price of 950. Boss Qian took out a second-hand compass, which Xu Lai examined. The craftsmanship was decent, although it was a bit old and had some damage. After some repairs, it could basically be used, and he was quite satisfied with it.

Xu Lai smiled and said, yes, after getting tired outside, I will go home and take a look

This time Xu Lai truly did not haggle, as the seeds of the Chinese amorphophallus are inexpensive; even three jin would not cost too much money

The inner surface is marked with numerous concentric circles, with each circle referred to as a layer. Each layer contains a varying number of cells, ranging from hundreds to just a few, and depending on the school of thought, they are inscribed with different content

... ...

This place has quite a heavy aura of negativity, Sun Mu Yu remarked after taking a glance. This community is relatively old, with tall and large trees inside, their branches and leaves lush and dense, blocking out the sun. In such an environment, the aura of negativity tends to be relatively stronger. However, it does not pose a significant threat to ordinary people

"Boss Qian, Boss Qian." Gao Xiang called out into the store

Let's start with three jin. Xu Lai estimated for a moment and quoted a number

"Buy a compass," Xu said

"That might be a bit troublesome for both of you, just tell me the place," Xu said.

The types of this compass are quite specific, and currently, there are three most common types: the San Yuan compass, the San He compass, and the San Yuan San He compass. Of course, there are also other more obscure types, such as the Yi compass and the Xuan Kong compass, but they are not so easy to find

Sun Mu Yu was about to erupt in anger when he noticed Gao Xiang giving him a glance, realizing he had some plans, which made him reluctantly suppress his anger. He then heard Xu Lai ask: "I would like to inquire about something, where can I find a compass for sale around here?"

Then we have calculated it. Gao Xiang said with a smile

Boss Qian was drinking tea and almost spat it out.

Brother, this place is Malan Street, everything you are looking for is here, Gao Xiang introduced

Xu looked at both sides of the street and exclaimed, "Without your guidance, I truly wouldn't have found it."

The family that Gao Xiang contacted has the surname Wang and lives on the top floor. The building here is old and lacks an elevator. The three of them ascended the stairs, and just as they reached the door, they heard a series of curses coming from inside.

Your sister!

"Don't say that, there really is," said Boss Qian

"Boss, do you have any red beans here?" Xu asked. Red beans, also known as 'love beans,' are referred to as 'xiangsi zi'.

Thus, the three set off on their journey. Along the way, Gao Xiang made a phone call, presumably to contact that household. After exiting Malan Street, Sun Mu Yu hailed a taxi.

This is truly unacceptable. Boss Qian shook his head, looking at Gao Xiang, wondering where he had found such a guest

Upon hearing this, Gao Xiang's spirits lifted instead, as he was eager to encounter a challenge. He quickly said, "With Mu Yu and me here, what is there to fear! Hurry up and tell us."

Before long, Boss Qian brought out a white cloth bag, saying: "Exactly three jin, and let me make it clear that there will be no bargaining; this is already the lowest price!" He was taking precautions from the start

Sun Mu Yu truly wanted to go up and hit him directly

Boss Qian said: "There is some, wait a moment and I will get it for you"

Gao Xiang led the two of them into an inconspicuous grocery store after walking for a while. The store was filled with various items such as pots, bowls, and children's toys. A sign stood on the ground: Qian Ji

Xu Lai opened it and took out the compass inside. He first glanced at it briefly, then looked at the heavenly pool of the compass

Is there not that much? Xu calculated and concluded that if it is not three jin, then two jin would be about right

The type of triaxial disk that Xu Lai desires is the most common one among compasses

Indeed, did you not say that we in the same profession should collaborate more? Here comes the opportunity!

"Then why not buy it online, there are options for just a few dozen yuan," suggested Boss Qian

"Oh, you two are here," Boss Qian greeted, clearly familiar with Gao Xiang and Sun Mu Yu.

"Your name is Xu Lai, right? Do you wish to reconcile with us?" Gao Xiang held onto Sun Mu Yu

What happened? Xu asked

The plate that Boss Qian took out is exquisitely crafted and indeed a fine item

The three individuals walked along the street for over ten minutes, then turned into an alley, winding through several turns, and entered a rather narrow lane

Three jin! When did the seeds of longing start being sold by the pound? Do you really think they can be taken home like red beans to make soup?

Xu Lai put the seeds of longing and the compass into one bag, and saw Boss Qian take out a notebook, speaking to Gao Xiang and Sun Mu Yu about something related to the Wang and Zhao families, then reported a string of addresses

The compass, also known as the magnetic compass, consists of three parts

Sun Mu Yu sneered, saying that you will have a taste of your own medicine soon

Isn't that someone we know?" Xu approached to greet.

"How much is the cheapest compass?" Xu asked

Boss Qian chuckled and said: "No matter how many mountains of gold and silver are outside, they cannot compare to what is good at home. Young man, what do you want?"

eight hundred

About twenty minutes later, the three of them got out of the car at the entrance of a residential community

Boss Qian was left stunned by what he said, where can one rent a compass?

Boss Qian nodded and said, "Wait a moment," then turned and entered the store. After a while, he came out with an object wrapped in a black velvet bag and handed it over, saying, "Take a look first."

The other two parts are the inner disk and the outer disk

"What else is there? You damn..." Sun Mu Yu was extremely angry, but could not finish his sentence.

Gao Xiang noticed that Xu Lai was not paying attention and replied, "What’s the rush? We’ll find an opportunity to get back at them."

"I can rent it to you for one hundred yuan a day, what do you think?" Xu Lai asked

Gao Xiang and Sun Mu Yu felt embarrassed listening from the side, but at that moment, they could not say anything, after all, the person was brought by them

The most central part is the Heavenly Pool, also known as the Abyss, which is the compass, composed of the top needle, magnetic needle, and baseline, located in the center of the inner disk

After a while, someone inside responded, and a thin old man emerged from the array of goods, wearing reading glasses and possessing a somewhat scholarly demeanor.

Let me introduce you to the business, Gao Xiang said with a smile

Sun Mu Yu felt a sense of joy in her heart, and Gao Xiang quickly said: "We will lead the way, let's go together. You can store your things with the boss first, and we will come back later."

Just as I was about to put in more effort to persuade him, I heard him say: "Sure, where?"

How could he possibly bring himself to speak of such a disgusting matter

No, at least one thousand!

Well, I think so too. Even if we don't fight, we won't get to know each other. Gao Xiang acted as a mediator

The outer plate is square and serves as the tray for the inner plate. There is a small hole on each of the four outer sides, through which a red thread is inserted to form the Ten Paths of the Celestial Heart, used for reading the contents of the inner plate

Sun Mu Yu was infuriated, thinking to himself that this person had just finished dealing with him, yet still came over as if nothing had happened to say something about cooperating well

Not acceptable

"Yes, how much do you need?" The seeds of the longing tree are also quite common materials in the industry, and naturally, Boss Qian has them in stock.

Six hundred

When someone asks what happened, how can one respond appropriately? Should one say that they originally intended to deal with him using a shortcut, but ended up being outsmarted by him instead

Eight hundred and five

"Exorcising the evil spirits?" Xu Lai also heard a rough idea of it

Boss Qian was left speechless, and Gao Xiang and Sun Mu Yu beside him felt even more embarrassed listening to this. What kind of people are these? They call themselves mages, but is it really necessary to be this shabby?

Boss, the items here are truly excellent; I will come again next time. Xu Lai is quite satisfied with the goods in this store

"How about it, buddy? Come with us to take on a job? The reward will be split equally among the three of us," Gao Xiang called back to him.

"Hehe, it's all just minor matters. Since we are in the same industry, how about we shake hands and make peace?" Xu Lai said with a smile

"The three-dimensional disk, please." Xu said