Chapter 6: Be a Gatekeeper, Young Man
Little Li took a phone to calculate when it was over three thousand years ago, and Bi Fang looked disappointed. I, on the other hand, didn't mind; even if I could cultivate, I wouldn't. The old dog, however, was quite excited: "So you eat just like us. What have you been doing for over a hundred years? Who gave you that name? The red star is quite dazzling."
Then let me tell you, this compass is the key to the disappearance of all the monsters three thousand years ago. Have you both read the scriptures of the sect?" Wang Laoer was asking Old Dog and the others this time.
I thought carefully: "Anything is acceptable except for noodles"
I wonder what face you still have to speak of, but this time it is indeed because of him that we earned this money. However, out of this, there is 60,000 yuan that needs to be given to this person, which I find quite unsatisfactory
There is nothing to explain, and I do not wish to speak further. The compass is not broken; what is damaged is the essence attached to it. As for why you are the subject of mockery, I did not understand that either before I entered the suspended garden
Little Li was taken aback: "I certainly will not go to watch the gate"
Fortunately, the person referred to as a "tortoise" did not seem to be angry; he simply shook his head calmly and said: "It is a turtle, not a tortoise."
We cannot help but admire the good temperament of this humidifier; it is evident that it understands clearly, and it is apparent that it is not foolish, just a bit slow to respond.
transaction
I turned to look at Xiaoyue; at this moment, the decision-making power rested with her. If she did not nod, my words would not count. She still wore that gentle and elegant smile, and based on my understanding of her, she had agreed.
However, under the lewd and oppressive influence of Wang Lao Er, it is not a great fault if one occasionally succumbs once or twice.
Do you all understand the importance of this matter
Uncle Wei Guo told us that he is actually a turtle spirit, a genuine turtle spirit. He can go anywhere there is water, and the Loch Ness Monster is just a segment of his tail sticking out. Moreover, he holds a doctor's degree from the Philosophy Department of Cambridge University, from the same cohort as Xu Zhimo. I was extremely surprised when I learned this news, but I quickly calmed down. An old妖精 with a language barrier, what more can you expect him to study? Studying philosophy suits him well; with his eyes squinted and not speaking, people would think he is deep in thought. This certainly saves a lot of trouble
Wang Laoer curled his lips and said, "Lock you in a grave mound for three to five thousand years, and see if you become abnormal."
Wang Laoer pointed at the old dog, and the old dog scratched the back of its head: "What’s wrong with me?"
The old dog ignores it, Little Li Zi ignores it, and I ignore it www.hetushucom.com
Old Wang Ba's answer was very simple, just two words: "sleep"
I feel utterly embarrassed; the aura of an unparalleled master I had just moments ago has completely shattered, leaving me in a very awkward situation
"Are you there too, Blue Cat? Hurry over here." Wang Laor Er is summoning me as well
I am a bit confused: "But that compass was broken by us, why are you only saying this now? Why is it the key? Why am I the mocking wind?"
The old dog glared at them, and Xiaoyue nodded, pulling Bifang out with her
Old Wang Ba touched his head: "I... I chose it myself. After I graduated from Cambridge, I came back during the war, so I took a break for a while. It's been seventy years since then. When I was at Cambridge, I was called... called Wu Guowei, which was... too bourgeois, so I changed it to my current name"
I : `` ... ... ''
Of course, we would not let go of this enormous source of gossip. A few of us eagerly posed questions, such as whether Old Wang Ba has been cultivating for all these years, what Old Wang Ba usually eats, whether Xu Zhimo is handsome, and whether there are any other monsters.
"You damn wind mocker, do you think I have nothing better to do?" Wang Laor Er erupted.
Wang Lao Er : `` ... ... ''
The old dog seems to be deep in thought, and I too find myself pondering. To be honest, after several thousand years, if I were to come back to life, I would have long since gone mad. I truly cannot imagine what else I could do besides sleeping. In other words, the old turtle has only been awake for about a hundred years, and I have come to terms with this; it is within an acceptable range.
I suddenly have a strong dislike for this old man. If it weren't for him, we would still be living a life that, while lacking in money, was still joyfully poor. Now it seems that we have no choice but to wade through this murky water, because I know the old dog's character all too well. He is closer to his master than to his own father, even though he does not know who his real father is
Braised Pork Ribs
Not long after Old Wang Ba left, Wang Lao Er followed behind Chen Pangzi, strolling in while listening to the radio as he entered our bar. As soon as he walked in, he frowned, then took a turn around the room. To my horror, I discovered that he was actually retracing the path that Old Wang Ba had taken in our bar. Finally, he plopped down on the sofa, wearing a completely unrefined expression.
Old Wang Ba made a gesture with his fingers to indicate the number 7
Wang Laoer kept time with the music of the Peking opera, appearing completely unfazed. However, when Xiaoyue brought him tea, he surprisingly received it with both hands. Fortunately, my keen observation allowed me to notice this; otherwise, I truly would have missed it.
Of course, I exchanged the compass that we had forced to self-destruct for him. He weighed it in his hand and said with a self-deprecating tone: "This is the thing that has harmed over forty of my men. Thank you very much. Now, I take my leave."
Do you know that there are monsters in this world
The old dog remained frozen there, its expression unreadable, yet it was evident that it was shocked internally
Then it can be said that you agree
Old Wang Ba was very amiable, answering each question in detail. He said he had never practiced cultivation at all and had inexplicably turned into a human. He usually ate steamed buns and occasionally had noodles. Xu Zhimo was quite short but relatively fair-skinned. He had not seen other monsters for a long time. Over three thousand years ago, they were everywhere, but after he took a nap and woke up, Watt had already invented the steam engine, and he had never encountered another of his kind since. We are among the few people he has seen who possess a hint of fairy aura, but we cannot be considered monsters.
Alright, give me a reason for refusal
The old dog raised its hand: "I want to eat hometown tofu"
seven thousand three
There is no way around it; both the old dog and Xiao Li are under someone else's authority, bound by rules. Once the family law is invoked, no one dares to disobey, and they can only walk over with a reluctant expression. I do not concern myself with their family law; I am watching my television.
Just as the commotion was reaching its peak, the door was suddenly flung open, and Chen the Fatty rushed in. Upon seeing us in this state, he was taken aback: "Um, I forgot something quite important. I would like to discuss the matter of long-term cooperation with you."
Chen Pangzi is very polite, so much so that it creates a sense of distance between us, and he speaks in a very official tone: "This morning, I heard from Mr. Wang that you have completed the task. I am quite surprised; my people have not completed the task, and you managed to do it in just one night. I am very pleased. Here is your 300,000, and the password is six zeros." He handed me a card
This old fellow is quite adept at assessing the situation, but after all, his education level is significantly higher than ours. Is being honest synonymous with being foolish? We have all been misled by novels
Dehai, please do not look at me like that. Do not forget that this is guaranteed by my old face, which is more than just business.
Wang Laoer reached out to stop me and said, "Don't be anxious. Let me ask you, do you know Chaofeng?"
As soon as we returned to the room, cheers erupted like thunder. The four of us could hardly contain our excitement; it was the first time in so many years that we had made so much money in one night. The old dog was so moved that tears filled his eyes. Xiaoyue stood by, laughing as she watched us make a fuss
I find it quite familiar, as if I have seen it in some book
Shake head
"Why should we cooperate? Give me one reason." Bi Fang and Xiao Lizi both had flushed faces; just a moment ago, they were more composed than I was, but now they were causing a bigger ruckus than I did, and their faces were all red. I had no choice but to step forward and negotiate with Chen Pangzi.
Zhaofeng is one of the Nine Sons of the Dragon, ranking third among them, and is considered the foremost auspicious creature, holding a status above that of the Qilin. However, due to its inherently lazy nature and disinterest in worldly affairs, it is not particularly well-known
At this moment, Xiaoyue had also finished cleaning up and brewed a cup of tea at the bar. She sat there alone, sipping tea and enjoying some snacks, as if the matters on our side had nothing to do with her. I always thought that such a woman was perfect, but unfortunately, she is my own sister. What a sin, what a sin, amen
At this moment, Xiaoyue pulled Bi Fang and prepared to go out: "We are going to buy groceries. Tonight we will have a nice meal. What do you all want to eat? Order now."
What kind of attitude do you little rascals have? You broke that item, and I didn't tell anyone. Otherwise, they would be quite unhappy to spend such a large sum on a defective product. Shouldn't you hurry up and thank me?" It really couldn't be hidden from him.
We struggled to chat with Uncle Wei Guo, spending almost an hour before we could communicate effectively. Fortunately, he became increasingly fluent as the conversation progressed. He mentioned that he has a communication barrier and can only improve with familiarity; otherwise, he tends to stutter when he is anxious. However, his speaking speed is only about 30 words per minute, so it would be strange if he didn't stutter.
"Please bring me a sweet and sour fish." This time it was Wang Lao Er's voice; we all forgot that the old man was still sitting there.
Seven hundred years
Seeing that we were still unwilling to respond, Wang Laoer spoke up again: "I say, are you all seeking death? Hurry up and come over here, I have something to say to you. Otherwise, I will deal with you according to family rules"
"Mr. Wu, how old are you?" I cautiously asked, as it was truly my first time meeting a classmate of Mr. Xu Zhimo. I estimate there is no one else like him in the world.
After sending off Fatty Chen and ensuring that he would not return, I went back into the house. With a chuckle, I said, "I have become a civil servant."
Wang Laoer paused for a moment and continued, "Originally, we had not seen any monsters for three thousand years. My senior brother and I thought we could enjoy our later years in peace and spend the rest of our lives leisurely. However, unexpectedly, in these past few decades, various great demons have been reincarnating as humans. My senior brother and I have been running around everywhere, collecting information on monsters and related texts, until my senior brother took you in."
His call, reminiscent of a turtle, was delivered with remarkable ease and grace, leaving one with a lingering sense of intrigue, as if there were deeper meanings embedded within. If he were to address me in such a manner, I would ensure that he would be rendered incapable of self-sufficiency.
Many times, as a friend of an old dog, I feel an immense amount of pressure. He speaks and acts almost without thinking. I have wiped his behind countless times; otherwise, he would have long since become a Class A wanted criminal hanging on the wall of our neighborhood office.
Why should I? I don't abide by your family's rules, so I won't go. A man of honor, if he cannot reason with you, simply will not go
Shake one's head
I should have known earlier that you haven't read it. The records in the sect's classics have been cut off for three thousand years, with no documentation regarding monsters. You probably don't know that our sect serves as the registration office for fairies. Initially, every fairy had an ID card, and all aspects of their lives, including birth, aging, illness, and death, were recorded. Each monster has a strand of its essence stored in the archives, which is referred to in the "Shan Hai Jing" as the Emperor Huang's back garden, the Suspended Garden.
The old dog became completely stiff after listening.
Little Li was at a loss for words
"Is this a matter for your sect? Should I step back?" I felt a sense of unease in my heart and was too lazy to listen to any more family secrets. I stood up, preparing to leave.
Finally, he glanced at the wall clock and hurriedly took his leave, stating that he needed to look for a job, as his diploma had long since become obsolete and jobs were hard to find. Indeed, nearly a century has passed; even counterfeit diplomas are not as convincing. If someone were to present you with a diploma from 1919 and ask you to hire them, would you dare to do so?
Finally, Wang Laoer stood up, preparing to leave: "As for Dehai's matters, let him decide for himself; this is his fate. However, there is no need for life-and-death struggles, after all, we are merely the household registration office. As for your words, whether to help him or not, that is beyond my concern. And you, foreign devil, don't think you are off the hook; you must take my position when the time comes."
"Because Mr. Wang recommended you, our department often interacts with various individuals, so we frequently encounter events that cannot be handled by conventional means. Therefore, I will ask you to handle them when the time comes. In return, I will provide you with significant convenience, and there will be corresponding bonuses upon successful completion. I believe you would not refuse, would you?" When did Wang Lao Er start being referred to as Mr. Wang again?
I organized my thoughts and sincerely spoke to Wang Lao Er for the first time: "So what should we do from now on?"
In the end, we finally believed that he was indeed a turtle spirit, yes, a turtle. Upon seeing that we believed his words, he was also very pleased. We concluded that he was a simple turtle who wore all his emotions on his face.
Wang Laoer glanced deeply at him and continued, "That compass is the key to opening the suspended garden. I will be able to enter and clarify the situation, preventing it from worsening. If the other few malevolent entities also regain their souls, I do not have the ability to exchange one life for another."
The old dog's eyes widened significantly: "Uncle! No, I mean, Sir. How have you managed all these years? We know that your kind tends to live long, but this is just too exaggerated, isn't it?"
Shake head
Xiao Li Zi had been silent, resting his arm on the old dog's shoulder. At that moment, he suddenly exclaimed: "But if it is indeed vital energy, why does it transform into resentment that harms others?"
I was completely stunned; this is a legendary age. At that time, I suppose people were still growing hair. I need to check Baidu later to see what era that was. They are truly extraordinary beings; compared to them, we are nothing but a tragedy. I have been a child, I have gone through puberty, I have had crushes, I have experienced the stirrings of adolescence, I have had hormones surging, and I have been heartbroken to the point of despair. All these experiences have happened in just over twenty years. Therefore, I am merely an ordinary person with a bit of a special ability, just like Old Dog and Bifang. They are the real extraordinary beings; compared to them, we are nothing but a tragedy. I have been a child, I have gone through puberty, I have had crushes, I have experienced the stirrings of adolescence, I have had hormones surging, and I have been heartbroken to the point of despair. All these experiences have happened in just over twenty years. Therefore, I am merely an ordinary person with a bit of a special ability, just like Old Dog and Bifang. We have all grown up together, so shouldn't extraordinary beings live forever?
Wang Laoer saw that we had all sat down and taken a sip of water: "Do you know what it is that you stole this time?"
What is this for?
You are an unparalleled malevolent being. At that time, I advocated for taking your essence and sealing your seven lives, allowing you to continue reincarnating. However, my senior brother beat me up and said that existence is reasonable. He exchanged the remaining hundred years of heavenly fate for your malevolent soul. Therefore, when you reached the age of eighteen, which was also when my senior brother's heavenly fate dissipated, you have always blamed me for not saving him. I wanted to save him, but how could I bring him back? Even if he hadn't gone to buy eggs that day, he still couldn't escape his destined fate.
Wang Lao Er also pondered for a long time with his eyes rolled back: "Just do what needs to be done; this is not your concern. Don't waste your time thinking about saving the Earth; it's not your responsibility. Obama does nothing, yet he accomplishes hundreds of thousands of times more than you do in your attempts to save it"
I carefully pondered his words, and hey! They actually make a lot of sense.
Nodding, Old Wang Ba is indeed alive and well
I nodded expressionlessly at Fatty Chen, striving to present a noble demeanor as if we were helping him not for money, and politely escorted him out the door