Fantasy: Immortality starts with absorbing demons

Inside the box, the painting was changed, this time it was a picture of a monkey picking peaches.

On the peach tree, there are countless fine red peaches as big as copper plates, which have been secretly taken away by the little monkeys and come to life.

"This painting skill... is really good, it must be done by a famous artist!" Wen Xi is a scholar after all. Although he is not very good at painting, he still has basic eyesight.

"Mr. Wen is really well-informed, and I, an old man like me, can't tell that. But there are other fun ways to use this thing... Look here..."

Yue Chengshun chuckled, took the Cave Sky Box in his hand, and shook it left and right several times according to a certain frequency.

Click!

Taking a closer look, what appeared this time was a picture of a beauty taking a bath.

The carcass is white and tender, and the beauty under the gauze is looming.

"Oh? This thing..." Wen Xi's eyes lit up.

"More than that..." Yue Chengshun smiled mysteriously again and shook his head again.

Pictures of men and women practicing erotica appeared in front of their eyes.

"Not bad...it's really not bad..." Wen Xi also smiled mysteriously.

Suddenly, he picked up the wine glass and slammed it on the table.

Bang! ! !

Porcelain shards were scattered everywhere, and wine was splashed on clothes.

"Yue Chengshun, you are living a very happy life. The frontline is tight now and the soldiers are starved of food. How about you, you are eating fine wine and delicious food, playing with beauties and beauties, and are you still in the mood to watch pornographic pictures?!"

Wen Xi's words were so stern and frightening.

"Oh, sir, ah...I..." Yue Chengshun suddenly panicked, and the box fell to the ground with a bang.

This Wen Xi changed his face whenever he said he wanted to, leaving no room for change.

Yue Chengshun was afraid that Wen Xi would say the next thing: "Whoever comes, drag him out and behead him."

"Sir, I am relying on myself..." He tried to argue.

"Why rely on yourself? Didn't you just say that you relied on the New Deal and the current government army?" Wen Xi narrowed his eyes.

"Ah...yes, yes...what the Lord said...makes sense!" Yue Chengshun was sweating on his forehead, vaguely aware of Wen Xi's intention.

"We are facing a formidable enemy now, and the government troops are fighting on the front line. Is this a big deal for you or a small matter?" Wen Xi sighed, "Well, I won't embarrass you. In the past few days, the government troops will soon be killed. Send a batch of money and food, please think of a way to make up for it."

"Sir, how much... quantity...?" Yue Chengshun suppressed his anger and asked in a low voice.

This is a door-to-door request for money! He understood instantly.

I dare you to say that Wen Xi came to the house to show off his power just for this matter.

"Well, not much. You must be fine." Wen Xi smiled and said a number.

"What? How...how can I take it out?"

When Yue Chengshun heard this, his voice rose an octave.

"Mr. Wen, can your request... be more appropriate... be reduced... it is really..." he asked in a low voice, groveling.

"What? Do you think it's too much? I've calculated it carefully. With your family's property, it's impossible not to be able to use it..." Wen Xi narrowed his eyes at him.

"And I've seen the records of previous years. When the previous governor was still here, you brought out more than this every year... Why did you start to make things difficult for me when you got here? Is it because you looked down on me? Am I Wen Xi?”

Wen Xi's words were sharp and vaguely threatening.

"This..." Yue Chengshun was sweating profusely, wiping the sweat and complaining secretly in his heart.

After the implementation of the New Deal, Fang Jiulian temporarily served as the governor of the state, taking full charge of Huayang City. He dismissed dozens of corrupt and incompetent officials in one fell swoop.

When the old man went down, a large number of new people came on stage, and Wen Xi was one of them.

However, with the replacement of old ones with new ones, the network of relationships and interests that their in-law family had managed to establish before had all disappeared.

Otherwise, Wen Xi would not come to the door.

But when Wen Xi first came to power, in order to curry favor with this person, he was very filial and gave away a lot of good stuff. Now that he has failed to achieve his political achievements, he is here to take advantage of him and attack him?

Although he secretly hated it, Yue Chengshun still smiled apologetically: "Sir, it's not that I don't want to take it out, it's just that the price of food in the market has skyrocketed, and every household is stocking up on food. Even if my Yue family wants to take out such a batch of food and meat, it will have to be done. It takes time to deal with it.”

"Well, Yue Chengshun, I heard a while ago that you were making a lot of noise. You acquired Songhua Trading Company and bought a stake in Liu's Forging Shop. You are really a big deal. You are so quick. Why do you need so much time to do things for me now? "

Wen Xi sneered and said, "What, Yue Chengshun, do you think I'm a newbie here and easy to fool? Is this how easy it is for me, the governor, to be bullied?"

After that, he flicked his sleeves and left angrily.

"Master Wen, please forgive me. If you have anything to say, let's talk it over. We'll discuss it later." Yue Chengshun stopped him quickly, with a smile on his face.

"Sir, please take this cave box back first and give me a few days of grace. As long as it takes a few days, I will definitely satisfy you!"

He personally delivered the rare items he bought at a huge price to Wen Xi.

"Who do you think I am? I don't want this thing, take it away quickly!" Wen Xi pushed it back in an awe-inspiring manner, "Old Yue, it's not that I won't give you grace, it's just that this military order is overwhelming and you can't disobey it.

This matter was arranged by Fang Zhouyi himself. If you delay the time and blame him, think about the consequences yourself. "

When he heard Fang Jiulian's name, Yue Chengshun's face suddenly became ugly.

Who has the greatest reputation in Huayang City?

It's not Jingtian Manor, nor the so-called three major families, but only Fang Jiulian.

If Fang Jiulian knew about this, even Wen Xi and him would bear the consequences.

But Wen Xi was promoted by Fang Jiulian himself, and at most he would be dismissed from his official position and go home to retire.

And their Yue family might have to sacrifice their lives for the country and their property would be confiscated.

Even with Fang Jiulian's threat.

However, Yue Chengshun was helpless.

He really had no choice.

The family had a lot of wealth, not no money.

A while ago, he and his daughter Yue Hongying did go to the city The large-scale transactions and acquisitions on the market have made the Yue family's overall assets tend to rank among the top ten in Huayang City.

Money was spent, but what was bought was assets, not stored food.

Most of the wealth of their Yue family is in those industrial shops.

No matter which one, it takes time to earn back the capital.

Even if he is cruel and sells these industries at a low price, in exchange for food and grass, to complete the task for Wen Xi.

But at this time, who can't see that the situation is unstable, and they are hoarding food and grass to prevent the situation from getting worse.

It takes time to spend money to buy food.

Just when Yue Chengshun frowned and thought about how to deal with Wen Xi.

"The tea is here."

A beautiful girl came forward, with two cups of clear green tea on a silver plate in her hand.

"Hmm? "

When Wen Xi saw this beautiful girl, his eyes lit up, and he stopped walking and took the teacup.

After seeing this scene, Yue Chengshun suddenly remembered a rumor and had a vague idea.

............

"Miss... where are we going..."

In the carriage, the driver asked carefully.

"Just go your way, why do you care so much?" Yue Hongying in the carriage responded unhappily.

She had good intentions, but she didn't expect that Tao Qingtang would treat her like a donkey's liver and lungs.

"But Miss..." The driver was embarrassed, "This horse also needs to rest, why don't you stop at the shop here for a while and rest your feet? "

The old horse pulling the carriage had already been panting, with a lot of white foam oozing from both sides of its mouth, and it was obviously very tired.

In fact, not only the horse, but also the groom and the guards following the carriage were exhausted.

These people were all family-born children, and it was not that they were not dedicated or loyal.

But no matter who it was, they would feel tired after circling the streets of Huayang City for two or three hours without stopping.

"Where are we now?" Yue Hongying asked in a muffled voice.

"On East Street, at Han's Baozi Shop. "The driver answered quickly.

Yue Hongying lifted the carriage curtain and looked out.

There were many people outside the street, and there were many queues in front of the bun shop. The aroma of pork buns mixed with oil and water drifted in the wind.

She swallowed unconsciously.

She had also heard of Han's buns, which were famous for their large fillings, thin skins, delicious taste and low price.

Yue Hongying originally wanted to ask the servants to buy one.

But when she saw the word "Han", she changed her mind and remembered the incident with Han Yi.

"Turn around and go home!" She said unhappily and closed the curtain.

Go home.

After hearing this, the grooms and guards all breathed a sigh of relief, their steps became lighter, and they quickly rushed to Yue Mansion.

On the west side of the central market, on a spacious and clean street.

A mansion covering a large area came into view.

The tall wall gate, with two stone sculptures of Pixiu in front of the gate, looked ferocious and majestic. On the vermilion plaque, the two characters "Yue Mansion" are clearly visible in black.

In the reception room on the second floor of Yue Mansion.

Yue Chengshun looked at Wen Xi's lecherous look and suddenly thought of a rumor he heard when he was drinking a few days ago.

It is said that Wen Xi, a man who prides himself on elegance, regards money as something outside of his body and disdains to be involved in money. What he despises most is nouveau riche like the Yue family.

That's why Fang Jiulian entrusted him with an important task to manage the business and logistics management of Huayang City.

But no one is perfect.

Wen Xi is not greedy for money, but loves sex.

"Yue'er, come here." Yue Chengshun brought the tea delivery girl to Wen Xi, "This is our Huayang City Governor, Lord Wen."

"Yue'er greets the Lord." Yue'er smiled and bowed.

"Not bad, you are very good!" Wen Xi stared at her with a satisfied smile.

Yue Chengshun came to Wen Xi and whispered, "Master Wen, I will let Yue'er go back with you later. She can serve tea and water, and she is quite skillful."

"How can I do that..." Wen Xi refused.

"If Yue'er follows you, it will be a blessing..." Yue Chengshun tried to persuade her, suppressing his reluctance.

He had just bought Yue'er a few days ago, and had just trained her. She had only served him a few times, such as warming his bed and sleeping with him, but now he was going to give her away again. How could he not feel sad?

That cost him a lot of money!

However, if the matter could be resolved smoothly, it would be worth it.

"Hey... Old Yue, you are so polite..." Wen Xi's expression softened, and he was about to say a few polite words.

Suddenly, he stopped.

Yue Chengshun was surprised and looked up.

Wen Xi was opening his mouth slightly, staring at a figure below.

Below the reception room, there is an exquisite garden, and at this time, there is a faint sound of rebuke.

Listening carefully, it seems that Yue Hongying is rebuking the servants for not moving the sun-proof plants in time, and the flowers are all wilted in the sun.

"Old Yue, who is this woman..." Wen Xi quickly changed the subject and asked anxiously.

This woman has outstanding appearance, tall figure, and tight floral skirt makes her look curvy.

Although Yue'er is also a little beauty, compared with Yue Hongying, a real young lady, there is a big difference.

Just in terms of temperament, Yue Hongying is proficient in poetry, books, rituals and music. After careful training, she completely crushes ordinary people like Yue'er. It is very suitable for Wen Xi's appetite.

"This..." Yue Chengshun's heart tightened, knowing that Wen Xi had taken a fancy to his daughter.

But he changed his mind and thought, isn't it just for this moment to raise a daughter?

Hongying is also old, it's time to find a good husband for her.

Unlike Yue'er, Yue'er was probably sent there just for fun.

But Hongying is his daughter, and Wen Xi must at least marry her in a formal ceremony, even if he doesn't have a sedan chair. Hongying was at least a wife or concubine in the past.

Although Wen Xi is lustful and has wives and concubines, I have never heard of him having a bad reputation for domestic violence. On the contrary, the women he married to are all living well.

Besides, Wen Xi is at least the governor of Huayang City, in charge of various types of business and material logistics. Even in today's Huayang City, he is considered one of the top ten big figures.

More importantly, this person has a close relationship with Fang Jiulian and was promoted by Fang Jiulian. Being able to get in touch with such a person is still a high-class relationship for their Yue family.

The Yue family seems to be a big family with a lot of wealth. They can call the wind and rain in Huayang City and are extremely glorious. But compared with the real three major families, their foundation is really weak. Once something goes wrong, it is easy to be targeted and become a fat sheep.

After the last lesson, Yue Chengshun understood a truth: close relationships on weekdays and connections gained by money alone are completely unreliable.

Only when they truly become family members can there be an extremely reliable network of interests.

Now is actually an opportunity, an opportunity for the Yue family to become the fourth largest family and join the ranks.

Once Hongying marries Wen Xi, then he, Yue Chengshun, will be equivalent to Wen Xi's father-in-law, right?

Thinking of this, Yue Chengshun's heart suddenly became hot.

"Master Wen, this is my daughter Yue Hongying. I have too many things to do on weekdays and neglect to discipline her. I'm sorry to make you laugh."

"Ah, this is your daughter?" Wen Xi was surprised and exclaimed, "I didn't expect my niece to be so big, and she is really beautiful..."