UGB Chapter 29 Zhang Fu and Li Cui
Chapter 29 Zhang Fu and Li Cui
"Good news? What good news?"
"By the way, these young friends look unfamiliar. Who are they?"
Zhou Shan glanced at the unfamiliar Ye Xuan'an and the others, then asked Qiu Yang and the other two.
"This is Fellow Daoist Ye Xuan'an, a cultivator specializing in various arts who recently partnered with our shop."
"As for these three, their names are Kuiichi..."
Li Dong and his companion immediately introduced Ye Xuan'an and the others to the burly old man, and explained their intention to recommend Kui Yi and the others to join the demon-hunting team.
The other old man was named Zhou Shan, and Qiu Yang and the other man had known each other for many years.
His cultivation level is at the mid-stage of Qi Refining, and he also possesses beast taming aptitude, making him a first-tier low-grade beast tamer.
Moreover, he not only cultivates several powerful spirit beasts.
He even has a first-tier mid-grade black-eyed eagle that is extremely skilled in eye techniques.
It was through this that he and some close friends established a formidable demon-hunting team called the "Black-Eyed Demon-Hunting Team".
At the same time, the Black-Eyed Demon-Hunting Team was also the strongest demon-hunting team that Qiu Yang and Li Dong were familiar with.
In addition to Zhou Shan, the demon-hunting team also included four other cultivators of considerable strength.
The weakest among them was at the third level of Qi Refining, and there was another person at the middle level of Qi Refining.
Furthermore, they each have different methods; some are skilled at trapping enemies, while others excel at defense, and so on. With their cooperation, their overall strength is quite impressive.
Furthermore, with the help of the Black-Eyed Eagle, they have an advantage during their demon-hunting.
Most importantly, they all have excellent reputations, and even Ye Xuan'an had heard of them before.
Therefore, Ye Xuan'an valued this demon-hunting team highly.
"After all, if Kui Yi and the others could join such a demon-hunting team, not only would they be safer during the hunt, but their gains would likely be significantly greater than if they hunted demons alone."
Ye Xuan'an secretly considered the matter and felt a greater respect for Zhou Shan.
"Junior Ye Xuan'an greets Senior Zhou."
Ye Xuan'an, Kui Yi, and the others greeted Zhou Shan with clasped hands.
At this moment, after Zhou Shan learned of Kui Yi and the others' intentions, he was somewhat tempted.
After all, physical cultivators are stronger. With the help of Kui Yi and others, he could lead the demon-hunting team to try to kill stronger demon beasts or groups of demon beasts, which would be enough to bring in a lot of benefits.
However, he was also somewhat wary, since hunting demons was not like Ye Xuan'an's refining of spiritual objects, which only required sitting in the market to refine them, but required going out and risking his life.
If a companion has ulterior motives, trouble is very likely to occur.
Therefore, although he signed a contract with the three of them, it was only a temporary contract, lasting for six months.
Moreover, the core of the contract is that one must not harm one's fellow demon hunters; if violated, the contract will surely backfire.
The treatment for this matter is rather special; there is no fixed salary. The distribution of benefits will depend on the future harvest of the demon-hunting team and the amount of effort contributed during the demon-hunting period.
Secondly, if someone is injured while hunting demons, the profits obtained by the hunting team will be used to help heal them first.
"Upon closer inspection, these conditions are actually quite acceptable."
Ye Xuan'an couldn't help but nod in approval.
"I hope the three of you will keep these contents in mind."
Zhou Shan said solemnly.
In addition, he does not plan to go out to hunt demons for the time being.
Therefore, in the past few months, he has planned to have Kui Yi and others practice combat with the other cultivators in the demon-hunting team, so that it will be easier for them to go out to hunt demons in the future.
"That makes sense. We are willing to follow your instructions, Senior Zhou."
Kui Yi and the others said solemnly.
"You three young people are quite good."
Seeing this, Zhou Shan nodded in satisfaction.
Afterwards, he called over the other demon-hunting team members and introduced them to Kui Yi and the others.
After chatting for a few more minutes, the group dispersed.
During this time, Ye Xuan'an also led Kui Yi and others to meet privately with Zhang Fu, deepening their connection.
With all the miscellaneous matters settled, Ye Xuan'an found a secluded place and took Kui Yi and the others into the servant tower.
In addition, he also provided Kui Yi and others with a lot of cultivation resources.
"Make good use of those resources and try to improve your cultivation level before going out to hunt demons."
Ye Xuan gave them instructions.
"Understood, Master."
Upon hearing this, Kui Yi and the others nodded and began their secluded cultivation.
"Oh, right, we also need to prepare some protective talismans and healing pills for them."
Ye Xuan'an secretly made some plans and then went to the market to purchase some guardian spirit items and so on.
And in the days that followed, he would do the same thing whenever he had extra spirit stones.
After all, for people like Kui Yi, the more of those kinds of things, the better.
In addition, every now and then, Ye Xuan'an would summon them from the servant tower and send them to Zhou Mountain to practice combat.
As for Ye Xuan'an, he mostly stayed in the quiet room by the shop to cultivate in seclusion, or to refine magical artifacts and formations, etc.
Occasionally, he would go to Zhang Fu for a chat.
During this time, he also discovered something unusual.
That is, Zhang Fujin and Manager Li Cui were getting closer and closer.
This also left Ye Xuan'an somewhat incredulous.
After all, although their cultivation levels and aptitudes were similar, they were both extremely ordinary.
However, there is a huge difference in their social status.
One was a handyman, the other was a shopkeeper, and Li Cui was even the granddaughter of a weapon refiner like Li Dong, so they could be considered third-generation immortals.
Logically speaking, it would be good enough if Manager Li Cui didn't ruthlessly exploit Zhang Fu, the handyman.
Why would I get close to her?
However, on the other hand, given Zhang Fu's easy-going nature, it's not surprising that he won over Manager Li Cui.
"If this matter succeeds, Brother Zhang's long-cherished wish to marry a female cultivator will be fulfilled. Moreover, he'll be quite fortunate; he'll likely be able to live off her from now on!"
"Moreover, Manager Li Cui has an excellent temperament, is kind to others, and is exceptionally capable. She manages the shop very well, and will surely become a virtuous and helpful wife in the future."
Ye Xuan'an couldn't help but feel secretly pleased and moved.
……
And as time goes on...
In the blink of an eye, several months have passed.
On this day, at the shop.
"Cui'er... Manager, why don't you go and rest? There aren't many customers right now, I'll take care of them."
"Oh, by the way, remember to eat the frozen blueberries I just bought for you. It's so hot these days, eating some frozen blueberries will help you cool down, so you don't get too hot."
While Zhang Fu was entertaining the guests, he noticed that Li Cui was too tired and her forehead was covered with sweat, so he asked her with concern.
"Brother Zhang, it's alright. Besides, having one more guest will make things easier for you..."
Li Cui, with a hint of shyness, spoke to Zhang Fu.
Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she quickly went to greet the guests.
"this……"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Fu couldn't help but smile broadly, and his enthusiasm increased even more.
At this moment, in the backyard.
On a tea table.
"Brother Zhang and Brother Fu are a good team, a man and a woman, so the work isn't tiring."
Upon seeing this, Ye Xuan'an couldn't help but chuckle to himself.
"That damned young friend Zhang, I never expected that he'd almost run off with Cui'er in less than a year since he came to the shop. Aren't you worried?"
Seeing this from afar, Qiu Yang, the old drunkard, couldn't help but laugh and curse at Li Dongdao beside him.
"It would be good if this matter could be accomplished, after all, young friend Zhang has an excellent character and his aptitude is similar to that of Cui'er."
"Even if I pass away in the future, Cui'er will be able to protect him, so I can be more at ease about it."
"By the way, if this matter succeeds, I will have to thank you in the future, since it was you who recommended Zhang Xiaoyou to work as a handyman in the shop."
Li Dong said with a smile.
Although he also wanted to use his own circumstances to find Li Cui a man with good qualifications or a good family background, etc.
However, this matter is extremely risky.
After all, while he was alive, Li Cui might have been safe and sound.
But he is already in his eighties or nineties, and at most he can only live for another ten or twenty years.
Once he leaves, Li Cui might be bullied, and even the family business he built might be taken away.
Therefore, it would be better to let Li Cui find someone she likes and live a simple and ordinary life.