Chapter 42

Lu Yue, who had been pushed aside, originally looked puzzled. Hearing Xue Lin's words, he leaned over to look at his phone, then at Feng Yi, and back at the phone again. He suddenly jumped up and pointed at Feng Yi: "Holy crap! The guy who single-handedly raised the property prices around Yueshan is you, kid!"

Feng Yi: "Don't make things up! It wasn't me! The one who raised the property prices was Little Green Dragon!"

"Isn't 'Snake Brother of Yueshan' you? Don't deny it! My cousin is best at recognizing people, so he's very accurate! Even if you wear a mask, he can still recognize you!" Lu Yue shouted.

Facing Xue Lin's determined gaze, Feng Yi steeled himself and said, "It's me."

Lu Yue pointed at Feng Yi, "You kid... awesome!"

This was the second time Lu Yue had said this. Feng Yi was too deep and did things beyond imagination! Not only could he identify snake skins with his super sense of smell and earn 20 million from them, but he also single-handedly increased the global fame of Yueshan by choking Little Green Dragon!

No ordinary person could do these things!

Lu Yue knew how popular that photo was. He had discussed it with some friends during a meal, and someone had said that 'Snake Brother' choking a snake showed that he must come from a family that raises or catches snakes.

At the time, Lu Yue didn't take it seriously, but now he believed it. Being able to identify real snake skins at a glance and choking a snake as easily as a worm—this family background must be related to snakes! Either raising, catching, or specifically studying them!

Lu Yue wanted to ask more, but Xue Lin pushed him aside.

"I have a particularly strong impression of this photo," Xue Lin said seriously.

Lu Yue interjected, "Did you see the king's aura of 'Snake Brother of Yueshan'?"

"No, I think this photo lacks spirit. It makes the person look too stiff and lifeless." Xue Lin frowned, as if disapproving of the photographer's skills.

Feng Yi: "..." I was actually that stiff and lifeless at the time! It's not the photographer's fault!

"But your move of choking the snake was much more spirited. It's just that the snake was too ordinary, lacking the fierce impact of Little Green Dragon. Sigh! I should have gone over to take a closer look when I was so close!"

After sighing, Xue Lin looked at Feng Yi expectantly, "Can you choke Little Green Dragon again?"

Feng Yi: "No."

Xue Lin: "Sigh!!!"

The tone and expression made Lu Yue feel as if he had missed out on a fortune.

Feng Yi didn't want to continue the topic of 'Snake Brother of Yueshan' and asked about the house, when it could be transferred, and what else to pay attention to.

Lu Yue watched the two discuss the house and began to think.

Linking 'Snake Brother of Yueshan' with Feng Yi buying a house...

His business intuition told him that things were not simple.

So, when Xue Lin went to the bathroom, Lu Yue asked Feng Yi, "Is this place really a feng shui treasure land? Feng Yi, we've known each other for a long time and will continue to work together. We're friends, so if there's any benefit or news, don't forget about Brother Lu. I promise not to spread it!"

Feng Yi said helplessly, "Really, no. I just want to find a quiet place to live. You know, my sense of smell is different from others. When there are too many people and the environment is complex, I get uncomfortable. I didn't have money before, but now that I do, I should make myself comfortable, right?"

Lu Yue nodded. This explanation was somewhat credible.

But he still wasn't convinced, "You really don't have the ability to appraise feng shui?"

Feng Yi: "Believe in science, oppose superstition!"

Lu Yue "tsk"ed.

People in business, to some extent, have these thoughts. For example, in their company, the placement of potted plants and decorations is carefully considered. He even has a statue of the God of Wealth at home!

Feng Yi and Xue Lin discussed the property transaction. Xue Lin didn't have as many ulterior motives as Lu Yue and offered a reasonable price. Even though the property prices around Yueshan had risen, it was still within Feng Yi's budget.

However, they didn't immediately go to complete the transfer. Xue Lin advised Feng Yi to think it over more, as he himself was uncomfortable living in this house.

Feng Yi thought for a moment and said, "How about this: I see that the house has water and electricity, and there are basic furnishings. I'll stay here for a few nights to see if it's suitable. If it is, I'll contact you to complete the transfer in three days."

"Sure." Xue Lin thought this was fine. Since no one was living there, letting Feng Yi stay for three days wouldn't affect him. If it didn't sell, he could just leave it there. He couldn't cheat people.

Xue Lin moved the important things out of the house and gave Feng Yi the keys and the access card for the neighborhood.

After Xue Lin and Lu Yue left, Feng Yi went to find a place to eat nearby and bought some basic living supplies. He also went to an outdoor store to buy a sleeping bag and a tent.

To prevent the fog and moisture from appearing at night, Feng Yi set up a simple tent in the yard. He might be the only one who would sleep on the ground in the yard next to a villa.

The next morning, nothing happened.

"Is it irregular?"

Feng Yi couldn't find a pattern and decided to put it aside for now. He would stay there for a while anyway.

After running around the area and getting familiar with the environment, Feng Yi was very satisfied with the house's "seclusion" and decided to buy it.

However, the house in the city still held a special meaning for Feng Yi. He needed to wrap things up before moving.

On the way back to the neighborhood, Feng Yi bought a bunch of repair supplies. It seemed that he couldn't ask others to come to a water-damaged house, as experts would immediately know that the house was damp. He had to do it himself.

Feng Yi self-deprecatingly thought: After evolving, I not only learned to catch rats and snakes but also to repair houses and furniture!

Looking at the mess inside the house, Feng Yi sighed. This place was the result of his hard work, and each item carried the spirit of his efforts. Before moving, he had to clean it up.

After a moment of sentimentality, Feng Yi put aside other emotions and got to work.

He opened his tools and followed the steps he found online, carefully maintaining each item.

Once he got busy, he forgot about time. However, Feng Yi felt quite energetic today, not sleepy, and even forgot about hunger.

Until he received a message from Wu Ji—

[Are you asleep? If not, I'll bring you some midnight snacks, freshly cooked tea eggs.]

Feng Yi replied: [No, I'm busy repairing furniture.]

Perhaps he was too engrossed in repairing the furniture and didn't notice the implications in Wu Ji's message.

A while later, the doorbell rang.

Feng Yi was using a tool to absorb moisture from the walls to speed up the drying process. Hearing the doorbell, he put down his tool and went to open the door.

Wu Ji held a thermal box, and the aroma of tea eggs made Feng Yi feel hungry.

"I saved ten for you." Wu Ji handed the box over.

Seeing the dust and dirt on Feng Yi, Wu Ji asked, "How's the situation here? Can you fix it?"

"Trying my best. I'll fix as much as I can," Feng Yi said.

"Phew, it's good that the appliances didn't catch fire and that you're okay. Didn't you say you made some money? You could redo the renovation and get a new set."

Wu Ji glanced past Feng Yi into the house, "It's so dark, I can't see anything. How are you fixing the furniture? Is there a problem with the wiring in your house?"

Saying this, he reached out to press the switch on the wall.

The light turned on.

Wu Ji turned his head and looked at Feng Yi quietly, as if looking at a fool.

Feng Yi: ???

It's dark?

I didn't turn on the light?