Chapter 5

It wasn't long before two strong men with shovels walked in, "Boss, we're here!"

Huo Cheng nodded and directed the two men to dig below the bamboo. Then he turned back to Yu Xiaoyu, "Miss Yu, would you like to come in and sit down for a moment?"

Yu Xiaoyu glanced at Huo Cheng. Seeing that there was no hint of evasion in his eyes, she shook her head and said, "No need. I've seen the layout of the furniture and decorations in your villa. Apart from a pot of bamboo plant, nothing seems out of place..."

" Bamboo plant? Is there something wrong with that bamboo plant?" Huo Cheng couldn't help but feel puzzled. "That bamboo plant was a gift from my friend. He said it can help regulate liver problems, mental depression, and low mood. At night, it not only absorbs harmful gases like sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and chlorine but also secretes gases that kill bacteria, reducing the occurrence of colds, typhoid, and throat infections, which is very beneficial to human health..."

"All of that is true, but this is not an ordinary place. In fact, most flowers and plants have the ability to gather yin energy. From a health perspective, placing plants in the bedroom is not always healthy. Some plants release toxic gases at night, while others release gases that are harmful to specific patients... From a feng shui perspective, the position of the bamboo plant is also incorrect. It has altered the layout of the room, allowing more yin energy to enter and less to exit, or even none at all. Over time, I don't need to tell you what the consequences will be!"

Huo Cheng's face immediately turned grim, and he began to doubt his friend.

Xu Xian liked such feng shui theories, but he didn't like the underlying conspiracy theory. So, he just frowned and sighed inwardly. If there were no怨气 (negative energy) here, it would be much better! Perhaps he could advance to the second level of his Nine Yang Heavenly Art. The Nine Yang Heavenly Art has nine levels, and the first level is both the simplest and the most difficult.

It is simple because it is easy to understand and practice, but it is difficult because those who do not know how to practice cannot find the path. With the cultivation insights left by the Nine Yang Immortal, the most difficult part has been eliminated, leaving only the easiest part.

Therefore, Xu Xian had confidence that he could enter the second level.

According to the introduction of the Nine Yang Heavenly Art, once you enter the second level, the speed of cultivation can increase several times. The Qi Refinement stage can be completed in two to three years, and with the help of elixirs, it can be even faster. Of course, the Nine Yang Heavenly Art has a taboo: it must never be practiced during the day.

If practiced during the day, the Nine Yang Flame inside the body will combine with the sun's essence fire, burning the practitioner to ashes. This process will continue until the Golden Core is formed. In other words, before the Golden Core is formed, practicing the Nine Yang Heavenly Art during the day is equivalent to suicide.

Not long after, the two men digging the hole stopped, and a foul smell accompanied them. Xu Xian, who had known this would happen, naturally held his breath. Yu Xiaoyu wasn't stupid either; she had already guessed the possibility. The only one caught off guard was the ordinary person, Huo Cheng.

So, Huo Cheng ran to the pool, knelt down, and vomited profusely.

The two men digging the hole weren't much better; they almost fainted from the foul smell. One of them couldn't hold it and ran to a distance to vomit.

After a long time, the two men found masks and leather gloves and, under Huo Cheng's direction, pulled out the foul-smelling object.

"Boss, it's... it's Miss Liu! Although the body has decomposed, her attire..."

"Liu... Xiaowu!?" Huo Cheng's eyes widened. After confirmation from his subordinates, Huo Cheng lost his strength and sat on the ground, muttering to himself, "It's my fault, it's my fault..."

After a long time, Huo Cheng looked up at Yu Xiaoyu and said, "Miss Yu, what should I do next?"

"Burn her, then invite a Taoist or a monk to perform a ritual to help her rest in peace..."

As the black bag was doused with gasoline and set on fire, Xu Xian felt as if an indignant voice was roaring in the air, though silent, he could hear it. He looked at Yu Xiaoyu strangely and noticed that her brows were slightly furrowed, and she began to mutter...

He could hear her voice, which seemed to be a passage from the "Scripture for Deliverance," which he had seen in the Nine Yang Immortal's library. However, he had only glanced at it and didn't remember it, just had a vague impression. This couldn't be blamed on him; with so many valuable cultivation techniques, who would pay attention to this!

As Yu Xiaoyu performed the "deliverance," the air's怨气 (negative energy) slowly dissipated, leaving behind a dense yin energy. This yin energy wouldn't disappear immediately without special treatment. Therefore, this was a rare and precious moment for him.

So, he sat down beside the stone table, hiding in the shadow to slightly conceal his "criminal act."

In fact, apart from Yu Xiaoyu, the other three didn't even glance at him.

After a long time, Xu Xian opened his eyes and saw Yu Xiaoyu standing in front of him, holding a glass of red wine and hugging her arms, a playful smile on her lips, "Can we go now? Assistant?"

"Yes, this is just a temporary measure!"

The two bid farewell to the dazed Huo Cheng and left the villa. Not far from the villa, Yu Xiaoyu threw a red envelope at him, "This is the hard-earned money from Mr. Huo, which also includes a confidentiality fee. Since you are my assistant, a 20% commission for me is not too much, right?"

Xu Xian opened the red envelope and saw a check inside, "One, ten, hundred, thousand, ten thousand, one hundred thousand... five hundred thousand as a confidentiality fee. Tsk, tsk, it seems Mr. Huo is quite generous! I didn't know making money was so easy..."

"Although it's easy, it's also spent quickly!" Yu Xiaoyu glanced at him and continued, "Don't think I'll forget the commission just because you say that. No way!"

"You..." Xu Xian rolled his eyes and muttered, "Goddess! You're so stingy!"

"What are you mumbling about!" Yu Xiaoyu turned and glanced at him, "You're not that stingy, are you!"

"Never mind, let's not talk about money. It hurts the feelings. 20% it is! Whatever you say!"

"I don't have any feelings to talk about with you. Besides, talking about feelings hurts the money! I can't afford it!"

"I..." Xu Xian felt a bit indignant and cursed inwardly, "I didn't expect her to be such a woman, using me and then kicking me out after getting the money. She's really ruthless! I even thought she was a goddess! Well, now I finally see her true face..."

"Alright, remember to give me the money tomorrow. Goodbye!" As they left the villa complex, Yu Xiaoyu said goodbye to Xu Xian and, before getting into her car, added, "By the way! Don't forget that you've been paid a confidentiality fee. Keep everything to yourself!"

"Hey! Wait a moment, there are no taxis here! Can I hitch a ride?"

"Ride fee: one hundred!"

"You... I'm your assistant!"

"Are you? Oh! Sorry, I'm off duty now!"

"You're ruthless! Greedy, even more greedy than the White Emperor!" Xu Xian angrily got into Yu Xiaoyu's car.

But smelling the refreshing fragrance in the car, Xu Xian suddenly felt that the one hundred yuan was worth it, and he would be willing to ride every day!

Yes, he was being a bit masochistic!