I Become The Richest Man With A monthly Salary of Twenty Thousand Yuan-Chapter 503 - 421 Setting Up the Trap_2

"Monk Taishang, please wait. I still need your help with something," Xia Liang called out hurriedly as he saw Monk Ruoshan about to leave.

At this point, only the three of them remained in the Grand Hall. Once everyone else was gone, Xia Liang began to speak slowly.

"Some things are fated to happen, sooner or later," he said, shaking his head. "Originally, Boss Xue, you were an outsider. If the work hadn’t started, you could have avoided this situation. But now that it has, you’re caught in the middle. It’s not just that the museum might not open. I’m afraid there will be a lot more trouble."

Xia Liang’s explanation, rather than helping, only confused Xue Ren further. Monk Ruoshan, however, seemed to understand the meaning behind his words, and his expression changed.

"Master Xia Tian, are you worried about Grand Master Tonghui seeking revenge?"

After all, Xia Liang had just made Grand Master Tonghui lose face in front of all their peers. To say he was now disreputable would be an understatement.

"Tonghui?" Xia Liang laughed lightly. "To be honest, I don’t even consider him a threat. The one I’m truly worried about is up on the mountain."

Xia Liang gestured with a tilt of his head toward Longhu Mountain.

"Lin Quanzi?" Monk Ruoshan frowned slightly.

Xia Liang shook his head and said with a smile, "No, his master, Chen Xuandu."

"Taoist Priest Chen?" Monk Ruoshan was taken aback, then became confused. "But Taoist Priest Chen is a master of great virtue. Why would he...?"

Before Monk Ruoshan could finish, Xia Liang waved his hand dismissively. "Great Monk, with my abilities, do you really think I would lie?"

Monk Ruoshan was instantly at a loss for words. He was all too aware of the extent of Xia Liang’s capabilities. If Xia Liang had no evidence, he would never speak with such certainty. Thinking this, Monk Ruoshan instinctively chose to believe him.

Xia Liang didn’t hide anything from Xue Ren, getting straight to the point. "Boss Xue, my feud with Longhu Mountain is already set in stone. This superb feng shui land of the Jade Belt Encircling Waist will become our battleground. You were originally an outsider, but now you’ve been dragged into it."

Saying this, Xia Liang smiled.

Nearby, Monk Ruoshan nodded emphatically. "When cultivators fight, it’s easy for innocent bystanders to get caught in the crossfire." Then, Monk Ruoshan pressed his palms together. "Patron Xue, I also suggest you lie low for a time. It would be best to wait until the dust settles before resuming construction."

Xue Ren was at a complete loss. His only intention had been to find someone to inspect the feng shui, but he had somehow gotten embroiled in this conflict himself. In the end, he could only grit his teeth. "It seems I have no choice but to follow Master Xia Tian’s arrangements."

Xia Liang nodded and walked out of the courtyard. After observing their surroundings for a moment, a smile finally touched the corners of his eyes.

"Boss Xue, you can stay at my place for the time being. With Xiao Kui there, there shouldn’t be any major problems." Xia Liang handed the keys to his villa to Xue Ren and made a quick call to Zhang Xiaokui.

Xue Ren hesitated slightly. "What about my estate?"

Xia Liang chuckled and patted his shoulder. "Don’t worry, Boss Xue. With me here, nothing will go wrong. However..."

"However what?" Xue Ren asked, still puzzled.

A sharp glint flashed in Xia Liang’s eyes. "I need to borrow this ’Jade Belt Encircling Waist’ of yours."

Xue Ren was momentarily stunned. "Ah? You can borrow something like that?"

Monk Ruoshan’s expression also changed slightly. "Master Xia Tian, are you referring to the Bow and Straight Arrow Spirit?"

"The Bow and Straight Arrow Spirit?" Xia Liang smiled softly. "Monk Taishang, you underestimate my methods."

As he spoke, Xia Liang’s smile turned cold. "If Shuanglong Taoist Temple wants to target me, I am more than ready to meet their challenge. Otherwise, they might really think I’m some pushover they can easily crush."

With that, Xia Liang smiled as he glanced at the worried Xue Ren. "Don’t worry, Boss Xue. I’m not borrowing this feng shui for free. After this is over, I will definitely give you back a feng shui formation ten times better than the Jade Belt Encircling Waist."

At this point, Xue Ren knew he couldn’t refuse. He could only sigh and agree to Xia Liang’s arrangement.

"Amitabha. As the saying goes, if I do not enter hell, who will?" Monk Ruoshan chanted a Buddhist phrase. "If Taoist Priest Chen has truly strayed from the righteous path, then I am willing to lend Master Xia Tian a hand."

Seeing the resolute look in Monk Ruoshan’s eyes, a smile appeared at the corners of Xia Liang’s mouth. "In that case, thank you, Great Monk. I have other helpers on the way. They should be here in half an hour at most."

Upon hearing this, both Xue Ren and Monk Ruoshan were filled with curiosity. However, Xia Liang offered no answers, merely chuckling and winking.

「One hour later.」

Three men in red safety helmets arrived at Xue Ren’s estate, followed closely by several heavy trucks packed with workers in yellow safety helmets. The three men were none other than Liu Zhendong, Gao Hesheng, and Qian Donglai. They were now gathered around Xia Liang and Monk Ruoshan, discussing the plans.

Qian Donglai grinned at Xia Liang. "Master Xia Tian, it’s been a few days! Have you been well?"

"Yeah, Master Xia Tian, I’ve missed you! I stopped by your shop several times these past few days, but you were never there," Liu Zhendong added, scratching his head with a chuckle. Gao Hesheng, standing beside them, was also beaming.

Xia Liang looked at the smiling men. "Gentlemen, today I, Xia Liang, need to ask for your help."

At these words, all three men were taken aback and started talking at once. "Master Xia Tian, what kind of help requires all three of us to get involved?" "Isn’t this estate owned by Boss Xue? Did he give it to you?" "What kind of big job is this that a single team can’t handle?"

"Just tell us what to do, Master Xia Tian!" Liu Zhendong finished. "I, Old Liu, will get it done!"

Xia Liang sighed softly. "Someone means to harm me, so I need to prepare in advance. It just so happens that Boss Xue is willing to lend me the feng shui of this area."

As Xue Ren was one of Qingyun City’s ten most distinguished figures, the three men had naturally heard of him.

"Lend feng shui? Feng shui can be lent?" Liu Zhendong was stunned for a moment before his expression turned to rage. "Master Xia Tian, who dares to provoke you?" 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Gao Hesheng also nodded. "Master Xia Tian, if you need our help, you just have to say the word. We’re not without our means."

Of course, Xia Liang knew this. He needed their help because there were rules to follow. With his power, he could have easily crushed his opponent with his bare hands. For someone of his stature, dealing with the problem would be a simple matter. However, every profession has its own code. If Xia Liang were to act so directly, he would lose his standing within their circle forever.

"Master Xia Tian, I didn’t realize you had such resources," Monk Ruoshan said with surprise, looking at the large crowd of nearly two hundred workers who had assembled in just an hour. And all of it had been arranged with a single phone call from Xia Liang.

Xia Liang chuckled at his words. "The three of them are old friends of mine."

So that’s how it is, Monk Ruoshan thought, a sense of anticipation growing within him. He couldn’t help but wonder what kind of astonishing feng shui formation would require so many people to construct.

"In ancient times, Kong Ming borrowed the eastern wind. Today, I, Xia Liang, borrow feng shui," Xia Liang declared, handing three blueprints to the men. "Old Liu, Old Gao, Old Qian, let’s get the construction teams started. You must follow the layout on my blueprints exactly. Do not make any mistakes."

The three men didn’t dare to delay. They quickly took the blueprints, and after studying them for a moment, they shouted their orders. The three construction teams immediately dispersed. Some ran up the mountain, while others headed for the riverside, creating a bustling scene of intense activity.

Qian Donglai and the others were now quite curious as to who had earned Xia Liang’s enmity. But despite their curiosity, they didn’t press the matter. They had witnessed Xia Liang’s abilities long ago. At this point, if Xia Liang were to point at the sky and say it was green, the three of them would probably believe him without a second thought.

"Master Xia Tian, if there is anything you need this humble monk to do, please do not hesitate to ask," Monk Ruoshan said, walking over to Xia Liang.

Xia Liang shook his head. "Don’t worry for now, Master. Can you tell what formation I’m setting up?"

Hearing this, Monk Ruoshan looked toward the construction teams. His eyes lit up, and he pointed at the river. "That’s the Reverse Bow Water’s Bow and Straight Arrow Spirit!"

Xia Liang nodded. "Correct. It is indeed the Bow and Straight Arrow Spirit."