I Become The Richest Man With A monthly Salary of Twenty Thousand Yuan-Chapter 552 - 447: Going to Jinling

His entire body trembled uncontrollably with fear.

The torrential rain and lightning that had just ceased, only to start again—it was all Xia Liang’s doing. He finally understood. The rumors about Xia Liang were probably true. Not only could he control life and death with a single word, he could even command the weather. If he had wanted to, that last bolt of lightning could have struck him dead! This time, he had truly offended an unimaginable powerhouse! After this, his reputation would be utterly ruined. But even if no one in Shangjing ever found out what happened here, he would never dare to work as a common swindler again. Because this world... has a true Heavenly Master!

Within an hour of the downpour at the docks, the fire was completely extinguished. Taoist Priest Qin, for his part, knelt until the next day. Afterward, he severed all ties with the other diviners from Shangjing, and no one was ever able to find him again.

Thanks to a tip from Xia Liang, the arsonists were soon arrested. The culprits were connected to Fang Lifang and her brother. Xia Liang didn’t concern himself with the aftermath, however. If the Fangzun Group couldn’t even handle the remaining details, then they didn’t deserve their name.

「Three days after the Jinhai City dock fire.」

Outside a small villa in the suburbs, Old Master Fang looked at the finished game and laughed. He picked up the teacup beside him and downed its contents in one gulp. "Checkmate. Master Xia, my apologies, but I’ve won again."

Xia Liang, sitting opposite him, also smiled. "Old Master Fang, you truly are formidable. We’ve played three games, and I haven’t won a single one. It looks like I need more practice with Chinese chess."

"You’re too modest, Master Xia. If you were to use your divination abilities, I doubt I would last more than a few moves."

Hearing this, Xia Liang didn’t argue. He simply began setting up the pieces for the next game. He wasn’t really trying, anyway. It’s only right to let an elder win.

While setting up the board, Xia Liang looked at the surrounding flowers and plants and remarked with a smile, "Still, you really know how to live, Old Master Fang. This place, with its singing birds, fragrant flowers, clear streams, and lush mountains, is a true treasure."

Outside the small villa was a large plot of farmland where numerous fruits and vegetables grew. Old Master Fang had moved here several days ago. After resolving the situation at the docks, Xia Liang had been hiding out here as well.

Saving one person created such a commotion. If word got out that I could summon rain, I’d never get a peaceful night’s sleep again.

"This place is certainly lovely. If you like it, Master Xia, I can give it to you," Old Master Fang offered.

Xia Liang shook his head in refusal. "How could I possibly accept your home, Old Master Fang? You should keep it for your retirement. Besides, I’ll be leaving Jinhai in a couple of days."

"Leaving Jinhai? Where will you go? Back to Qingyun?" Old Master Fang asked.

Instead of answering immediately, Xia Liang suddenly picked up a vacant teacup, poured a fresh cup of tea, and set it to the side. Only then did he continue, "I want to go have some fun in Jinling. I’ve heard there’s a group of swindlers there, and I can’t just let them keep deceiving people. Besides, Jinling has many wonderful places I’d like to see."

"Very well. Since you have your own plans, Master Xia, I won’t try to keep you."

A few moves later, Old Master Fang once again held the advantage on the board. The third cup of tea, which had been set aside, had cooled from scalding hot to a pleasant warmth.

「At the same time.」

A sedan pulled up outside the small villa, and an elderly man bustled in. The moment he entered, he grabbed the third teacup and drank its contents in a single gulp. Only then did he speak. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

"I’m telling you, Old Fang, this place of yours is ridiculously hard to find! I went around in circles before I finally found my way here."

After speaking, he turned to Xia Liang. His expression instantly softened, and his voice became gentle. It was as if he were a completely different person from the one who had just been speaking with Old Master Fang.

"Master Xia, you’re here too! I’ve been searching all over for you these last couple of days."

The newcomer was Old Li, whose legs Xia Liang had healed. For decades, Old Li had been unable to stand, but after a single word from Xia Liang, he was as spry and vigorous as ever. He had been looking for a chance to thank Xia Liang ever since but could never find him. It was only after a hint from Old Master Fang that he learned Xia Liang was here.

"Looking for me? What is it?" Xia Liang drained the tea from his cup.

Old Li hastily refilled Xia Liang’s cup before gesturing toward the sedan. A moment later, a middle-aged man walked over. Only then did Old Li continue, "You see, Master Xia, I saw you driving a sports car and figured you might like them. So, I took the liberty of buying a Lykan as a gift for you."

As Old Li finished, the middle-aged man behind him held out a set of car keys to Xia Liang.

Xia Liang didn’t even glance at them, however. His eyes remained fixed on the chessboard, where his position was at a disadvantage, and he seemed lost in thought. Only after making his next move with great difficulty did he finally speak.

"You had me investigated?"

"No, no, absolutely not!" Hearing Xia Liang’s question, Old Li’s voice trembled. He rushed to explain. "It’s because our Li Family is planning to develop real estate in Qingyun City. We met a developer who mentioned that he knew you and had given you a sports car. That’s why we thought you might like one, Master Xia."

When Old Li finished, Xia Liang remained silent.