novelraw Chapter 733: Time for Him to Make His Move
Chapter 733: Time for Him to Make His Move
Zheng Bin curiously said, "Patriarch Guo, what's going on with the Guo Family? Did something happen?"
"Yesterday, I accidentally saw a mage come to the Guo home. It's unusual to invite a mage over like this... Did someone in the family pass away? I didn't see any funeral notices."
Ah!
Patriarch Guo sighed softly, "Patriarch Zheng, you may not be aware, but the reason I invited the mage over yesterday was not for a funeral to send off a deceased family member."
"That's peculiar, why did Patriarch Guo suddenly invite a mage over?" Zheng Bin asked in surprise.
"I hope you won't laugh—you see, recently, the Guo Family has been attracting some unclean entities."
Guo Wei kept shaking his head, "You must have noticed my haggard appearance; it's all because of this trouble, I haven't slept well for two nights."
Zheng Bin was aware but kept a composed face, "That's no small matter. I've heard over the years that some people who die unjustly refuse to cross the Naihe Bridge after death and turn into wandering ghosts."
"Patriarch Guo, did the mage manage to drive away the ghost last night?"
"No, believe it or not, the mage got scared out of his wits and frantically fled," Guo Wei chuckled bitterly.
Zheng Bin sighed along with him, "Patriarch Guo, there are too many fake goods out there these days, especially among those so-called masters; over ninety percent are imposters."
"In plain terms, they're just out to swindle money!"
"Who wouldn't agree," Guo Wei shook his head slightly, "Based on last night's events, that mage was nothing but a charlatan scheming to take money from the Guo Family."
"So, Patriarch Guo, do you have any solutions now?" Zheng Bin probed cautiously.
Guo Wei sighed repeatedly, "No, I still need to keep searching for a truly skilled mage."
"Patriarch Zheng, if you know someone, I'd appreciate it if you could introduce them to me."
This line hit the mark unexpectedly, as Patriarch Guo brought it up himself.
Zheng Bin immediately said, "What a coincidence, I happen to know a mage, a true Great Mage."
"A few years ago, my little grandson was crying every night, claiming he'd lost his soul. It was this mage we called, who performed a simple ritual, and my grandson was fine immediately—really miraculous."
Upon hearing this, Guo Wei perked up, initially just speaking offhand, but he unexpectedly hit the nail on the head.
"Patriarch Zheng, please do introduce me. If this mage can indeed help resolve the matter for the Guo Family, I will offer a generous gift in thanks."
Zheng Bin waved his hand with a smile, "No need for formalities, Patriarch Guo. We're both third-tier families, our ties are decent, helping each other is only right."
"I'll go back and contact the master; if he's available, I'll bring him over this afternoon."
"Alright, please do, Patriarch Zheng." Guo Wei rose personally to see him off, filled with anticipation.
Zheng Bin returned to the Zheng Family and reported to Chen Xuan, "Mr. Chen, it's all set."
"Good, thank you for assisting this time," Chen Xuan smiled and gestured with his hands.
"No need for thanks, Mr. Chen, it's my duty."
Zheng Bin beamed, "So, shall we go to the Guo Family this afternoon?"
"Wait for my notice, I'll go prepare first."
Chen Xuan didn't hesitate, quickly returned to New Moon Company, and found Lin Wanxi and Yang Leshan.
"It's done, let's proceed with our separate tasks."
Chen Xuan briefly instructed, "Got it?"
"Great, this is a clever move; without shedding blood, we can take down the Guo father and son without causing unrest."
Lin Wanxi nodded with a smile, greatly admiring Chen Xuan's ingenious idea.
This method resolves the Guo Family issue without attracting attention from other families, allowing them to remain hidden.
That afternoon, Chen Xuan disguised himself, stuck on a beard, and took on a different appearance.
He followed Zheng Bin to the Guo Family estate.
Zheng Bin smiled and said, "Mr. Chen, if I wasn't aware beforehand, seeing you suddenly, I wouldn't recognize you."
"Hmm, that's good," Chen Xuan nodded slightly. If someone sees through his disguise right away, how could he fool the Guo father and son?
This isn't a TV drama where the audience easily spots the fake, yet the director insists on carrying on awkwardly, treating the audience like fools.
The two arrived at the Guo Family and met the Guo father and son.
No one could tell that the Great Mage before them was actually Chen Xuan in disguise.
"Patriarch Guo, this is the Great Mage I've mentioned to you," Zheng Bin offered a smile and introduction willingly.
Guo Wei and his son promptly clasped their hands in greeting, "May we know the Great Mage's name?"
Chen Xuan pretended to be a reclusive sage and flicked his whisk, "My Taoist name is Master Wan Ni."
"Oh, so you're Master Wan Ni, my apologies," Guo Wei bowed again, just a formality.
He had never heard of such a name, but needed to keep appearances anyway.
"I've heard a bit about the Guo situation from Patriarch Zheng."
"For the detailed reasons, please explain them carefully to me, so I can offer targeted assistance."
Chen Xuan spoke lightly, with a secret amused smile.