Chapter 15: Deception (Part 1)

"Fortune Money House, hmm, this one will do!"

After leaving the courtyard where Nie Tian's branch family lived, the two of them no longer hid, instead strolling around the streets with a swagger. Finally, Nie Yun's eyes settled on the largest money house in Luoshui City.

Fortune Money House was not a property of the four major families but was owned by a local tycoon named Li Fu, who was second only to these families.

In his previous life, when the demon race launched a large-scale attack, this Li Fu was the first to betray and become a "human traitor." If it weren't for his betrayal, the four major families wouldn't have suffered such a devastating loss, almost being completely wiped out!

Because of this, he became a public enemy of the humans in Luoshui City, and many people wanted to kill him. Unfortunately, he was always surrounded by powerful demon protectors, making it impossible to succeed!

Back then, Nie Yun was weak and didn't participate in the assassination attempts, but he deeply despised such people who willingly became "human traitors"!

Although the current Li Fu was still a legitimate businessman and hadn't become a "human traitor" yet, since Nie Yun knew what happened in his previous life, how could he let him off? He naturally had to make him the first target!

After all, he had a lot of money, and taking some for use would be no problem at all!

Having made up his mind, Nie Yun walked into the money house with his hands behind his back, looking like a sage.

"Sir, are you here to deposit or withdraw money?" As soon as they entered the room, a servant came up to greet them.

The money house could exchange silver bills and store silver, similar to a bank. The visitors were naturally either depositing or withdrawing money.

"Front low, back high, the tiger leaps over the dragon, the hall turns dark, surrounded by four evil places. Ah, it's been a long time since I've seen such a powerful evil dwelling!" Without answering the servant, Nie Yun gently stroked his beard and sighed, his eyes filled with a sense of compassion.

"Evil dwelling? Sir, don't speak nonsense. Fortune Money House has been specifically examined; business is booming and wealth is abundant!" Before the servant could respond, a fat man with a large belly walked out from the back of the hall, looking unhappy.

"Here so quickly... What good luck!" Nie Yun almost burst out laughing when he saw this man.

It was none other than the "human traitor" Li Fu. Normally, such a big boss rarely appeared in the shop. Nie Yun had planned to say a few more words and then find a way to trick the servant into bringing the boss over. But it seemed that fate was on his side, and he appeared after just one sentence.

Li Fu was in a very bad mood today. Although he was very wealthy, with a total wealth comparable to the four major families, he was a henpecked husband. The "tiger" at home was very domineering. With his current wealth and status, having multiple wives and concubines would be normal, but because of the "tiger" at home, he couldn't even look at other women!

Everyone has a rebellious side, and Li Fu was no exception. So he broke the rules and secretly kept a woman outside. He thought he was being very careful, but the news still leaked out. As soon as he got home today, he was publicly scolded and beaten by the "tiger," and he was still in pain all over!

It didn't end there. From the "tiger's" tone, she not only wanted to punish him but also kill the mistress. Fortunately, he had hidden her very well, or she would have really died today!

Sigh, he hated this "tiger," but there was nothing he could do. The family business was inherited from his in-laws, and even though the two elders had passed away, his status at home was still lower than hers!

Because he had just been beaten by the "tiger," he was in a bad mood when he returned to the money house. Hearing the words "evil dwelling" as soon as he arrived, how could he not be angry? If it weren't for the "elder's" sage-like appearance, he would have already turned them away.

"Just a casual remark, don't mind it. Disciple, let's go!" Although Nie Yun was happy inside, he showed a disappointed look on his face, shook his head, and led the burly Yang Yan out of the money house.

"Master, 'front low, back high, the tiger leaps over the dragon'—doesn't this refer to a house that gathers yin energy, where yin overpowers yang, and men are controlled by women?" Just as they were about to leave the money house, the seemingly simple-minded "disciple" Yang Yan suddenly spoke up.

Before they came, Nie Yun had already instructed Yang Yan on what to say. Asking this question now was intentional.

Although Li Fu was currently very successful, according to Nie Yun's memories from his previous life, in a week, the address of his mistress would be completely exposed. The "tiger" at home would strip both the mistress and him naked and throw them out, humiliating him!

This incident caused a huge stir in Luoshui City at the time, and everyone knew about it. The fact that Li Fu was afraid of his wife was also revealed. Before coming, Nie Yun had already thought about these things and made targeted plans!

"Please wait, sirs..."

Li Fu originally didn't take these two seriously, but hearing the "simple-minded disciple's" explanation, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he hurriedly called out.

Yin overpowering yang, men controlled by women... Wasn't this exactly describing him? Could it be that he had been suppressed by the "tiger" all these years because of this house?

"Sorry, my disciple spoke out of turn. Please don't mind! We will take our leave now!" Hearing his call, Nie Yun knew the other party had taken the bait but still made a show of refusing.

Sometimes people are very stubborn. The more you chase after them, the less they care, but if you try to leave, they get anxious.

The current Li Fu was like this. Originally, he thought these two were frauds, but seeing that they didn't ask for anything and spoke so accurately, he blocked their path, "Master, I was rude just now, please come in!"

"Ha ha, we are just passing by and noticed the layout of this house was wrong. We just made a casual remark. We don't want to get involved in any trouble, so please let us leave!" Nie Yun pushed Li Fu and continued walking out.

"Don't want to get involved in trouble? Does that mean you can change the layout to free me from the 'tiger's' control?"

Li Fu wasn't stupid. Hearing the "elder's" words, he felt he had found a clue and excitedly grabbed Nie Yun, "Sirs, please save me, don't go..."

"This..." Nie Yun hadn't expected him to be so direct. He had many prepared excuses, but they weren't needed. He sighed, "Alright, since we've met, it's a matter of fate. I'll help you resolve this! However, this matter is very difficult... Sigh! Let's go inside and talk."

Saying this, he showed a troubled look, as if there was something he couldn't say.

"Yes, yes, please come in!" Li Fu led the way.

It wasn't that Li Fu was too naive, but he was a well-known figure in Luoshui City. Before the incident, few outsiders knew about his fear of his wife. Now, hearing it casually mentioned by a wandering Taoist, he couldn't help but believe it was true!

Moreover, even if the other party wanted to deceive him, they wouldn't have such an indifferent attitude!

Entering the money house again, Nie Yun walked around the room with his hands behind his back, pretending to examine it. Suddenly, he said, "The left hand is higher than the main hall. To be frank, has this gentleman recently done something that goes against family harmony?"

"Ah?" Li Fu had kept his mistress a secret, even from the spies of the four major families. He was shocked that the elder could see through the layout of the money house and guess this, admiring the elder's wisdom.

"The right hand, the white tiger, lies at the front desk. It seems the dragon and tiger are in conflict, and internal strife is inevitable! I'm sorry, but I'm not skilled enough to help, so I'd better not look."

Seeing that his words were hitting the mark, Nie Yun shook his head and turned to leave, as if the matter was too complicated and he didn't want to get involved.

"Ah... Master, you can't just leave me!" Hearing the elder's serious words and his intention to leave, Li Fu was truly afraid.

If the elder had only guessed one thing about him, it would be one thing, but guessing two things in a row was enough to prove that the elder had real skills and could help him!

"It's not that I don't want to help you, but your situation is really difficult. I want to help, but I'm powerless!" Nie Yun shook his head.

"Uh?" Behind him, Yang Yan was already delighted that Li Fu had fallen for it. Hearing Nie Yun refuse again, his face turned strange.

Logically, at this point, even if Nie Yun asked for money, the other party would definitely give it. Their goal of deceiving money had been achieved, so why was he still refusing? Wasn't he afraid that the other party would believe it and not stop them?

"Master, how much do you want? Even five hundred taels... a thousand taels is fine!" Seeing the elder refuse again, Li Fu gritted his teeth and said.

Although Li Fu was very wealthy, he was known for being stingy. Everyone knew that getting him to say a thousand taels was unprecedented.

Hearing Li Fu mention the price, Yang Yan gently tugged at Nie Yun's sleeve, indicating that a thousand taels of silver was already a lot, and he should just take it and be done with it.

Nie Yun ignored Yang Yan's tugging and suddenly changed his expression, "Hmph, money? Do you think we are frauds? Since you think so, we'll part ways! Goodbye!"

Saying this, he walked out without looking back.

"Ah?" Li Fu had only mentioned money casually, not expecting to anger the elder so much. He was scared and realized that the elder wasn't after money or fame but genuinely wanted to help him. His doubts vanished, and he ran in front of Nie Yun, kneeling down with a thud.

"Master, I was wrong. For the sake of the heavens, please save me!"

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